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Sandy Lockwood, Bridge and five, salt glazed wood fired stoneware
The recently concluded Sturt Woodfire 2008 conference and its associated exhibitions of Australian and international (selective) wood-fired ceramics provided a wonderful opportunity to gain a fresh insight into what this thing called wood-fired ceramics is, and to replenish our evolving appreciation of the diversity and quality of Australian wood-fired ceramic art.
» A more assured maturity by John Freeland
There is a history to these woodfiring events that has grown over the years. I well remember the 1986 event where I was dressed up in someone's trailing leopard-patterned sleeping bag, had long pink rubber gloves pushed on to my hands, and wearing an alfoil tiara.
» Welcome address by Janet Mansfield
One hundred and seventy-four attended the three day conference, Sturt Wood Fire 2008. Delegates attended forums and individual presentations which explored the full range of issues central to wood fired ceramics.
» Sturt Woodfire 2008 by Megan Patey
Arriving at Sturt there was a gentle haze of rain, falling lightly, a delicate mist suspended, and then settling. The gardens, enchanting and peaceful, transported you to an inner quietness.
» A day at Sturt Woodfire by Avi Amesbury
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In this issue we focus specifically on the outcome of the federal budget delivered on May 13 this year.
It is the first Labor budget since the government came to office at the end of 2007 and it delivers on many of the election promises made to the arts community.
A summary of some of the key areas of support for the arts, most of which are through the Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts and include,
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Congratulations to Pip McManus who has been awarded this year's Alice Prize for her work Ichor.
Congratulations also to Otto Kÿnzli who was the recipient of the 2008 Gallery Funaki International Jewellery Award for his piece, Spindle.
The Australia Council for the Arts has announced Artist Shaun Gladwell as Australia's official representation for the Venice Biennale 2009. Media release
Throughout April 2008, AbaF surveyed just over 700 not-for-profit arts organisations in Australia to measure the amount of sponsorship and donations they received from the private sector. Survey results
Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery and its Aboriginal Reference Group (ARG) have won the Aboriginal Cultural Development Award at the prestigious 2008 Local Government Cultural Awards. Practice not Projects
Victoria’s rich arts culture will go global with grants totalling $200,000 announced through Arts Victoria’s International program. The funding supports 20 export, touring and cultural exchange projects reaching 14 countries across the globe. Media release
Australia's Indigenous arts industry will be strengthened thanks to $1.6 million worth of additional funding announced by Arts Minister, Peter Garrett. Media release
Brian Langer has been appointed the new Director of the Cowra Regional Art Gallery. Brian has over 17 years experience working as an arts and exhibition manager and curator, and 10 years experience as a regional gallery director.
Craft Australia gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance it receives from the Australia Council for the Arts, the Australian government's arts funding and advisory body. Craft Australia is supported by the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian Government and all state and territory governments
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