Fine Arts Courses in 2013 Bus Launch!

 A sneak preview of our bus ad: to see the whole thing, come to our bus launch on December 13!

We are looking forward to a vibrant 2013 at NADC, and to celebrate and promote our 2013 Fine Art courses we are taking out an ad on the side of a bus, to showcase the great work of our students and staff, and let our community know about our wonderful student outcomes.

More than seventy self portraits from the Me Myself and I project will adorn the side of a local bus that will travel the local region around Penrith and St Mary's. Me Myself and I is an annual project we host in the Trapezium Gallery at NADC, and features self-portrait images from NADC students and staff.

The bus will be officially launched at on December 13, at the Bus Stop outside of Gate 1 in O' Connell St, Kingswood. All friends and supporters of Fine Arts at NADC are warmly invited to join us for this celebration.  We will gather at 10am, for a 10.30 launch.

The bus will then go on a tour of Penrith, and then take us to the Penrith Regional Gallery, for a welcome to the latest exhibition from one of the Gallery's curatorial staff. (- or if you prefer, the cafe does one of the best coffees in Penrith.....)

Artists who are exhibited on the side of the bus get first dibbs on a seat, however if there are any spare seats, anyone can jump on board.  If you don't get a seat, we would love to meet you at the Gallery if you can get there under your own steam. We expect to be back at the College around 12 noon, with one stop off point in Penrith on the way back.

Artists whose names appear  below have an image on the bus, and can book their seat by calling Regina Cooper on ph 9208 9484. Hurry though, we have more artists than seats, and places are filling fast!

And the artists are (drumroll):

Aaron Berndt, Adele Bruens, Alex Curtis, AmorV, the late Arnold Freen, Blake Hicks, Carol Donovan, Chris Legaspi, Claire Lang, Constance Taylor, C Spillane, Danielle Pearse, David Raynor, Di Holdsworth, Elise Pike, Emma Smith, Eva Mahfoud, Georgina Taylor, Grace Edmonds, Jack Gibson, Jacqui Graves, Jade Martin, Jaimie Gall, Janet Reinhardt, Jason Dewhurst, Jeliza Vega, Jennifer Chapman-Paton, Jo Newton, Jodi McConaghy, Judy Frazer, Julia Samuel, Julieanne Bartolo, Julie Willis, Karen Normoyle, Karl Hellman, Karl Doyle, Katherine Kennedy, Kathryn Trippett, Katriona Asiata, Kerry Donnelley, Kimberley Miles, Lisa McKay, Lorraine Bateman, Lyndon Matts, Lynn Williams, Malcolm Nash, Maria Okon, Marion Brooking, Micheal Sharpe, Narwal Khatiwada, Naomi Murdolo, Natalie Horvat, Nelson Nyangole, Nerida Gibbs, Nicola Mason, Reena Mitra, Ricardo Della-Ricca, Robert Musgrave, Robyn Lewis, Rum Hort, Sally Evans, Samara Kendall, Sandra Hussey, Shannon Ring, Sharon Zou, Stephen Hall, Suzie Harris, Sue McDonald, Sue Evans, Susan Jorgensen, Tatiana Campos, Terrence Combos, the late Tim Dean, Tim Newman, Tom Brady, Tom Groves, Tracey Leigh Smith, Vaughan England.

Congratulations to all represented artists, we would have loved to include many more, but we would need another bus!

You can register and enrol for Fine Arts courses at NADC for 2013, by visiting our course information page:
http://nadc.wsi.tafensw.edu.au/art/course.aspx
or calling 131 870.

Previews of the Me Myself and I books can be found here:
http://www.blurb.com/books/2023001
http://www.blurb.com/books/3120682

NADC Fine Arts teacher Tim Allen; recent prizes and exhibitions

Tim Allen 'Folded sediment and granite' Oil on canvas 148 x 198cm

Finalist: Paddington Art Prize 2012

NADC Fine Arts teacher Tim Allen has recently been selected as a finalist in a number of prizes. He was a finalist in the Norvill Art Prize (a $15000 prize for landscape painting) and was awarded a 'Highly Commended' by the Judge Kathleen Von Witt. He has also been selected as a finalist in the Paddington Art Prize (a $20000 prize for landscape painting) by a panel including John MacDonald and Margaret Woodword. The Paddington Art Prize opens on Wednesday 28th November. See http://www.paddingtonartprize.com.au/index.php for more details.

Tim has also participated in a number of exhibitions in the last month. He was part of a two person show at the Leura Everglades Gallery that recieved a favourable write up by the Daily Telegraph arts writer Elizabeth Fortescue, and has just returned from Mackay QLD where he was involved in a three person show in a commercial gallery. In December Tim will be a part of a group show at the Nowra Regional Gallery based on an artist trip to the West MacDonnell Ranges in 2011 (see http://shoalhavenartscentre.com.au/exhibitions.asp for more detail)

Queen Street: Riches and Textures 2012: Art. Mentorship. Community Engagement.

Julieanne Bartolo, 'Styling', digital photograph, 2012
 

"The image was made in my favourite shop as it was funky, different and insightful. I have never seen so many brands of spray paint nor have I met such awesome hair dressers before with great artistic talent. I was lucky enough to walk in the shop when a young boy was getting his hair cut and styled. I was making sure to capture the spray of mist that floated in the air from the water bottle, while capturing all the needed equipment on the bench and in the barber's hand. This photograph tells a story of the fact that people of all ages care about their hair and what it looks like." -Julieanne Bartolo

 

Two fine art students from  Nepean Arts and Design Centre have participated in a community project auspiced by St Mary's Corner. The project was a creative interaction between John Slaytor, photographer and mentor,  and  students from Nepean Arts and Design Centre at WSI TAFE, and Caroline Chisholm College.

The participants, including the photographer John Slaytor, documented the shops, shoppers, and shopkeepers on St Mary's lively Queen St, and the results are documented in an upcoming exhibition and catalogue.

 With the skilled and passionate guidance of photographer John Slaytor, the students had a valuable opportunity to try out the roles of working artist, street photographer, commercial photographer and social documenter. They learned the art of liaising with a client, the skills associated with building client relationships and trust, how to answer to a brief, and the realities of working to a deadline. They have learned to respond to a range of situations, and think on their feet to solve predictable and unpredictable technical issues.

Congratulations to Diploma of Fine Arts students Guy Hickey and Julieanne Bartolo for being selected to participate in this project. Their work goes on display on Wednesday the 28th of November at the Memorial Hall in St Mary's Corner- watch this space for further details!

 

 Guy Hickey, 'Wall O’ Hair - Giggles Fancy Dress', digital photograph, 2012 

"A novelty costume store FULL of fun! Wall-to-wall, floor to roof – you’ll find what you need for a costume, here. Thank you to the ladies at Giggles Fancy Dress!" - Guy Hickey

                                                                                                                                     

This project is another great example of the opportunities available for students of Visual Arts at NADC. For all 2013 course inquiries, call the Head Teacher on ph 9208 9513.

NADC Fine Arts at the Hawkesbury Art Prize

Inanimate, by Robert Musgrave, black and white photographs, 2012

Recent Fine Arts graduate Robert Musgrave has been selected as a finalist in the 2012 Hawkesbury Art Prize. The non-acquisitive award has a $10, 000 first prize, and opens on Saturday the 17th of November at 6pm, at Purple Noon Gallery.

 Other finalists include our past graduate Louisa Antico, and Jody Graham from the Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts. Good luck to all!

http://purplenoongallery.com.au/art-prize-2/

Testimonial: Robert Musgrave

Recent Fine Arts graduate, Robert Musgrave, gives us his thoughts on studying at TAFE.

What did you like most about studying fine arts at NADC?
Studying at TAFE gave me an opportunity to try my hand at a number of artistic disciplines, all within an extremely positive environment. This created a fertile ground for learning, in which I was free to explore and discover my own artistic direction. The teaching staff always managed to guide me in a personal and approachable way.

What are you doing now and how did TAFE help you get there?
I am currently studying at COFA (UNSW) majoring in Photo-Media. As I entered university I discovered my previous experience gained through TAFE, gave me an obvious advantage. It has also enhanced my learning abilities, making me more confident to take on the challenges of University level studies.

What are your plans and goals for the future?
In the future I want to continue my art practice as well seek employment in art education.

Anything else?
The relationships gained through my time at TAFE have proved invaluable and I still keep in contact with fellow students and teachers today.

NADC Fine Arts Teacher Di Holdsworth is included in an upcoming exhibition at Defiance Gallery.

Briteway Soldier, music-box assemblage, 15x11x11cm, 2012

 

Defiance Gallery's 17th Annual 6x6x6 Inch Miniature Sculpture Show is an exhibition featuring 80 Australian and international artists with over 100 artworks, and $10 000 in prizes.
To see a video of Di's work, Briteway Soldier, in motion go to:
http://www.youtube.com/user/di1000000
The opening of the exhibition is from 6-8pm, Wednesday 14th November, 2012, at the Defiance Gallery, 47 Enmore Road Newtown, NSW.
The exhibition will be opened by Patricia Anderson, editor of Australian Art Review & author, at 7pm.
All works in the exhibition can be viewed at:
http://www.defiancegallery.com/artists/tiny-titans-miniliths.htm
The exhibition runs until 15th December 2012

Two shows on the one night!

Welcome  everyone to two openings on the same night! 
 'Kiln me softly'  is the showcase for graduating students of the Certificate3 in Ceramics  and  'Arrivals/ Departures'  showcases selected works of our graduants  in Advanced Diploma.  Please  join us  this Wednesday  night at 6 pm  at P and T Block  as we celebrate the culmination of  the years hard work  with the artists.  All welcome!

NADC at the Fisher's Ghost Art Award

Cath Barcan, Untitled image from the series 'Film', inkjet pigment print,
 35cm x 50cm, 2012 
This work won the Photographic Award, Fisher's Ghost Art Award, 2012.

A huge crowd filled the Campbelltown Arts Centre for the 50th Fisher's Ghost Art Award on Friday night. Amongst the artists included in the exhibition were NADC staff Nerine Martini and Cath Barcan. Also selected as finalists were current students Nawal Khatiwada, Julieanne Bartolo, Ruma Hort, Barbara Hellman and Katherine Kennedy. In addition, numerous graduates of fine arts at NADC were amongst the selected artists. And if that isn't enough, did we mention that fine arts T.O. Ricardo Della-Ricca helped install the show in his other role as freelance preparator?

The Fisher's Ghost Art Award offers a  first prize of $40,000  which was taken out by Raquel Ormella. Raquel is now a very successful Australian visual artist who started her art training with us at Penrith TAFE some twenty years ago.

The Fisher's Ghost Art Award has numerous category prizes, and Fine Arts Head Teacher Cath Barcan won the Photographic Award. Her winning image is pictured above.

The Judges for the prizes were Natasha Bullock, Curator Contemporary Art, Art Gallery of NSW, Lisa Havilah, Director  of Carriageworks, and Keith Munro, Curator Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Programs, Museum of Contemporary Art.

Congratulations to all NADC participants on your involvement in this show.