Exhibition Opportunity: 'OBJECT - secondlife' Call Out

OBJECT: 2013
SECONDLIFE

VPHG Challenge Show

VPHG are hosting their first annual OBJECT Challenge Show June 15th - July 6th

For the first show VPHG is challenging artists to give secondhand items a new lease on life.

As part of the $20 entry fee each artist will be supplied with a randomly allocated secondhand item.

A BYO object option is available and all mediums will be considered, as long as the 'canvas' has had a previous life.

More details on the website

Know someone this challenge show would be perfect for? Be sure to share the word!

 

The 'Forget Me Not' Art Show - Call Out

Feb 16^th – March 17^th: 'Forget Me Not' Show – This is your chance to exhibit that undiscovered gem! VPHG is calling for artists to submit works that have never previously been exhibited publicly before. Works in all mediums will be considered, please contact us if you have any queries regarding your submission.

All artists are invited to participate, so if you'd like to be a part of this great show, head to our website and fill out the group show application form. Spaces are limited, successful applicants will be notified. A $10 fee will be payable for each selected piece ($5 for each additional piece, in the case of multiple submissions) and 25% commission will be taken on all works sold.

Submissions close Tuesday the 12th of Feb

Exciting times ahead!

It's hard to believe that next month we will be celebrating View Point's 1st birthday! This past year has been incredible - we have met so many wonderful people, seen so many amazing things and been a part of so many exciting projects!

To celebrate this momentous occasion we are throwing a birthday party! A group art exhibition centred around the theme of 'time'. There have been some fabulous submissions and we can't wait to share these pieces with you.

The opening night is Friday the 7th of September from 7pm in the upstairs gallery at View Point Handmade Gallery, 13 View Point Bendigo. We would love to see you there!

The first 50 people through the door will receive a goodie bag (some will contain extra surprises!), so make sure you get along early. We're still in the final planning stages of the event, so be sure to RSVP on the facebook event for more details.

The exhibition runs from the 8th of September - 20th of September, so if you can't make the opening you can still catch a fantastic show!


Keeping with the theme of Art Parties (how ALL good exhibition openings should feel!) we're calling for submissions to our end of year show, here's the details:

I'm always astounded by the talent and creativity of our handmade stockists, they have a knack for creating the most devine 'wantables'! These are just a small sample of some of the recent stock additions/restocks - click through to the facebook album for more photos of the new things in store this month!

August Stock

 

 

 

 

With spring just around the corner we're putting out the call again for skilled makers interested in hosting workshops at the gallery. If you've got a skill you'd be keen to share we want to hear from you!

Speaking of making things - we're also looking to take on extra handmade stockists over the festive period (Oct-Dec), if you're making rad things please get in touch so we can talk 'shop'!

I think we've covered enough ways to get involved at View Point for one blog post!
Take care and we will see you soon!
Jess from VPHG

Huge Birthday Exhibition - Artist Call Out!

“Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.”

CALL FOR ARTISTS

It's our first birthday! To celebrate this auspicious occasion View Point Handmade Gallery will be hosting a group show, based around the theme of 'time' – works in all mediums will be considered, please contact us if you have any queries regarding your submission.

Opening night will see the gallery transformed into a surreal birthday party, complete with cake and festivities - Come along and help celebrate one year of business and wish the gallery a Happy Birthday!

All artists are invited to participate, so if you'd like to be a part of this great show, email info@viewpointgallery.com.au with a URL or 1-3 lo-res images of your previous works, plus a little bit about yourself, and any other exhibitions you've been in(if any). Spaces are limited, successful applicants will be notified. A $10 fee will be payable for each selected piece ($5 for each additional piece, in the case of multiple submissions) and 25% commission will be taken on all works sold.

IMPORTANT DATESAugust 5^th 2012 - Last date for expressions of interest
September 4^th 2012 - All works to be delivered to gallery ready for hanging or display.
September 7^th 2012 - Opening Night
September 20^th 2012 - Last day of exhibition. Work to be collected within 7 days of exhibition closing.

'In The Beginning' Group Exhibition - Call For Submissions

CALL FOR ARTIST SUBMISSIONS: group exhibition at View Point – deadline August 5, 2011.

“In the Beginning”

To celebrate the opening of View Point Handmade Gallery, artists are being challenged to submit work that explores, references or conceptualises the theme of 'In the Beginning'.

All mediums, including but not limited to drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, installation, performance and video, will be considered.

Applications should include the following:
• Full contact information including address, phone number, email address and website.
• Artist CV/resume and short artist statement.
• Digital images of artworks submitted, JPEG format.
• Work list including title, size, media and any notes or text about the pieces.

Applications can be emailed to: viewpoint.handmade@gmail.com

Please note that work should be available for the length of the exhibition, one month duration (estimated to be September 1^st – 30^th, with finalised dates to be released in the coming weeks)
Artists will be responsible for delivery expenses, installation and de-installation of their work.
View Point will organise an opening reception and will pay for invitations, refreshments, insurance for work while on display. There is no fee for submission, View Point will collect 25% commission on all artworks sold during the exhibition.

Completed applications must be delivered by 5pm August 5^th, 2011. Artists will be contacted within 10 days of the deadline.

Please contact View Point if you have any questions or require further information.