Me, Myself & I

Our annual show, Me, Myself & I is back again - the walls in the Trapezium gallery are currently lined with hundreds of self-portraits by students and staff of NADC. The show is open from 01/05 - 14/05 9am - 4pm weekdays, with a closing event on Thursday the 15th Wednesday May 14th at 12 noon.

At the closing we will launch our book of selected works from last years show, and for the first time it will also be available as an e-book! We will also be converting our previous publications to e-books. You can view (and order) books from previous years by clicking on the links in the sidebar (but the new book, and e-books, won't show up there until the launch on the 15th 14th). We hope to see you there!

See below for the invitation (click to enlarge)

NADC Visual Arts Students in Head On exhibition!

Mara Peralta, work in progress for  'The Speed of Light'

The Speed of Light is the name of an upcoming exhibition of Visual Art photography students at NADC. The exhibition is part of the Head On Photo Festival, and will be held at the Trapezium Gallery at NADC from Tuesday May 21-until the 29th of May, with the exhibition event being held at the Gallery on Wednesday the 22nd of May at 12 noon.

The exhibition is experimental in nature, with the artists working within the Gallery space to explore image possibilities which may or may not stay within the confines of the rectangle. This exhibition offers the artists the valuable opportunity to explore and experiment with both image production and installation.

Featured artists are Nathaniel Moss, Ivy Jean, Caitlin Chapman, Georgina Taylor, Malcolm Nash, Destyn McMinn, Julie Bartolo, Anna Tebar, Mara Peralta, Samantha Friebel, Natalie Rowe, and Michelle Tholen.

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!

Eclectica

Coming up in the first week back in the Trapezium Gallery is Eclectica - an exhibition of works by part-time students from Certificate IV in Visual Arts, Diploma Fine Arts, Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts, and Programs of Selected Study.

The official opening is scheduled for 12noon Wednesday October 10th - all welcome. If you can't make the show during the weekday opening hours this exhibition will also be open Saturday 13th October from 10am to 2pm. Click the invite below to view larger.

me, myself and i book launch

The new me, myself and i book is now available! - see below for a preview and to order (if you'd like to look at last years book - there's a link in the sidebar to the right). Currently there is only a hardcover version available - a (cheaper) softcover version should be up within the next few days. We will be putting a copy down at the library, and your teachers should have access to a few copies as well, should you want to preview the book 'in person'. Congratulations to all participants for producing some great work - the new show looks great, and we're really looking forward to selecting the work for our next publication. If you find any problems with the book, or have any questions, please email jo.newton@tafensw.edu.au

Me, Myself, and I by Nepean Arts and Design Centre, Western Sydney Institute of TAFE | Make Your Own Book

2012 Staff Show

Our annual staff show is now open for viewing!  This exhibition showcases recent work  by our  fine arts staff  members illustrating a variety of disciplines, approaches and practices.  Peruse the show at  your leisure  then join us for the official launch on Wednesday the 28th  of March at  lunchtime - all welcome!

The Student Acquisitive Prize in the Penrith Press

Check out our great 2-page spread!
http://digitaledition.penrithpress.com.au/#folio=21

Janet Reinhardt's group show

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Diploma of Fine Arts 2011 graduate is in a group show that opens on Saturday. All welcome!

Best of the Best: The Student Acquisitive Art Prize

some of the works on display in this year's Student Acquisitive Art Prize: click for a larger image.

The Trapezium Gallery's 2012 exhibition program is off to a flying start with the Student Acquisitive Art Prize, currently on show and running until 4pm Friday the 2nd of March.

This annual exhibition showcases outstanding work from the previous year's graduates, and features work from the painting, photography, drawing, ceramic and printmaking studios. The selected artists have been chosen for their skill and imagination in their chosen media, as well as their professional approach to their art practice.

The College will purchase work from this exhibition for the permanent collection, and acquired work will be on display around the College on an ongoing basis.

The celebration event for the exhibition will be held on the 29th of February at 12 noon in the Trapezium Gallery: light refreshments will be served and all are welcome. At this event it will be announced which work has been chosen for purchase.We hope to see you there to help celebrate the achievements of the artists.

Congratulations to Barbara Kenny, Alexandra Curtis, Jon Pritchard, Michael Sharpe, Natalie Horvat, Emma Smith, Alexander Zou, Ruma Hort, Bruni Guenther-Tsapilis, Shannon Ring, Simon Cook, Shinhye Choi and Charles Hadfield for their inclusion in this exhibition.

Fine Art Graduates 2011

 some of the works on display in the Trapezium Gallery

What an amazing exhibition it was from the students graduating this year in the Diploma of Fine Arts!

For more room shots of this terrific exhibition, visit our flickr set of the show.

Of course, the opportunity to continue to appreciate the exhibition, and  buy work from these talented artists can still be taken up by visiting the exhibition website.

The show came down without a hitch on Friday, leaving many to muse on how long a show like this takes to hang, and how quickly by comparison it takes to come down. Gone, but not forgotten!

Michael Sharpe and Danielle Pearse de-install their work from the exhibition on Friday

Barbara Kenny in the Mt Druitt Standard

Advanced Diploma of Fine Art student Barbara Kenny was recently featured in the Mount Druitt Standard, talking about her work that recently featured in Synergy-8, at the Trapezium Gallery. To read the story, click here:
http://mt-druitt-standard.whereilive.com.au/news/story/art-inspiration-is-from-nature/

Diploma of Fine Arts Graduation Show opens November 10

The Grad Show opens November 10 at 6.30pm in the Trapezium Gallery. Put the date in your diary, watch this space for more info..........

More good news from an NADC printmaking graduate

 We just spotted this article in the Mount Druitt Standard describing the ongoing industry practice of our graduate Linda Brescia. Well done Linda!
http://mt-druitt-standard.whereilive.com.au/news/story/artist-returns-to-childhood/

FOLD (live): Call for Participation- Presented by Parramatta Artists Studios as part of Parramasala

Still from FOLD {Live} Performance in San Francisco, 2011 

Parramatta Artist studios are hosting an exciting performance art project, and they are looking for participants. Keep reading for all the info on this exciting opportunity...........

What is FOLD {Live} ?
FOLD {Live} is an on-going project by San Francisco based artist Surabhi Saraf – a series of site-specific public performances where performers (volunteers) fold laundry per a choreographed routine. FOLD {Live} celebrates the mundane by taking a private, solitary activity and presenting it, multiplied, in a public space
Who are we looking for to perform?
Surabhi is looking for volunteers to participate in the upcoming FOLD {Live} public performances in Parramatta, NSW on 3th, 4th, 5th and 6th of November (times tbc). The volunteers will need to commit to approx 8hrs for learning the choreography. Participants don’t need any performance or dancing skills: everyone is welcome. Surabhi is particularly interested in having a diverse group of volunteers.
How do I sign up and find out more info?
1. You can sign up to participate in this project here: http://foldliveproject.net/participate/
2. Or call Sophia at Parramatta Artists Studios for more details on 9687 6090.

Also for more details on the project please visit: http://foldliveproject.net/

Basic details about rehearsals and performances
• Rehearsal dates: from Mon 24 Oct – Thurs 3 Nov
• Performance dates: from Thurs 3 Nov – Sun 6 Nov
• Participants must attend 4 rehearsal sessions (of the 9 available) to be able to perform.
• Participants must perform once, but can participate in all 4 performances if desired.
• For rehearsal and performance times, please register as per above or call PAS.

Parramatta Artists Studios
45 Hunter St, Parramatta NSW 2150
P 02 9687 6090
E studios@parracity.nsw.gov.au
For more info on Parramsala: http://parramasala.com/

Certificate III in Ceramics exhibition opens Wednesday October 26, 12 noon

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Students from the Certificate III in Ceramics are showing their work in an upcoming exhibition called Trilogy. The exhibition opens on Wednesday the 26th of October at 12 noon in the Trapezium Gallery, and runs until the 4th of November.

You are warmly invited to attend the opening, where many pieces will be for sale. (Please note, purchased work may not be availbale for pick up until after assessment in the first week of December.)

The Certificate III in Ceramics is a three day a week course covering many aspects of ceramics, with an emphasis on wheelwork, handbuilding and mold making and casting. Students also learn about glaze technology, and kilns and firing. If you are interested in studying in the CIII Ceramics next year, please visit http://tiny.cc/wzkb0 and register your interest. You can also call the College on 131 870 and register your interest by phone. To download an information leaflet, visit our course information page here.

Advanced Diploma of Fine Art students in the Penrith Press

Congratulations to our Advanced Diploma of Fine Arts for their favourable mention in this week's Penrith Press.
http://penrith-press.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/amazing-art-puts-talented-in-frame-at-penrith-regional-gallery/

Synergy-8 opens in style

Guests begin to arrive at the opening of Synergy-8 last night at the Trapezium Gallery.

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A sizable crowd gathered in the Trapezium Gallery last night to view the work of our graduating students from the Advanced Diploma of Fine Arts, for the opening of their exhibition, Synergy-8. 

John Kirkman, CEO of Penrith Performing & Visual Arts, spoke warmly to the crowd of the student's work. Advanced Diploma Course Co-ordinator Shadee Selim also addressed the crowd, as did student representative Carol Fitzgerald.

The show is running in the Trapezium Gallery until the 19th of October. You can find more information about each artist and their work at the exhibition website.

Advanced Diploma of Fine Art graduating students exhibit in the Trapezium Gallery

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Our hard-working Advanced Diploma of Fine Art students have an exhibition coming up  in the Trapezium Gallery  on Wednesday October 12 at 6pm. the exhibition will be officially opened by John Kirkman, CEO Penrith Performing &Visual Arts.

To read more about the artists and their graduating exhibition, visit the exhibition website at
http://www.synergy-8exhibition.blogspot.com/

Applications for the Advanced Diploma close on October 28, 2011. (Although late applications may be accepted, on-time applications have priority). For more information, view our course information page here.

'Trajectories' opens in style

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Congratulations to all the artists exhibiting in 'Trajectories' now showing in the Trapezium Gallery. It was a great opening with outstanding catering and an exhibition to be proud of. You can catch the show until next Thursday September 22.

'Trajectories' opens in the Trapezium Gallery, Wednesday September 14 at 12 noon

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You are warmly invited to the opening of 'Trajectories', Wednesday the 14th of September at 12 noon in the Trapezium Gallery. This vibrant exhibition features the work of students in the Certificate IV in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft, and is a wonderful showcase of the skills and confidence they have acquired through their course.

The exhibition features drawings, paintings, ceramic works and printmaking, many of which are available for sale at affordable prices. An original artwork makes a unique gift, so why not start your Christmas shopping early this year?

All are welcome to the opening of the exhibition on Wednesday the 14th of September at 12 noon. Gallery hours and dates are  listed on the above invitation.

A course information leaflet for the 2012 Certificate IV in Visual Arts and Contemporary  Craft can be found on our course information page. You can register your interest in our 2012 intake for this course here.