By Liane Arno
The bald truth
You guessed it ... we've been thwarted again, with the new restrictions we are not going to be able to hold the Archies Bald exhibition in September. Instead we will aim to coincide with the Cancer Council biggest morning tea in late May 2021. On the bright side it gives us all time to polish our heads, and to create some masterpieces. This is the only competition in the world that celebrates the beauty of the hairless head. There are three cash awards are given for each category – that is 2D and 3D: 1st Prize is $1000 2nd Prize is $500 and 3rd Prize is $200. People’s Choice is $50. Selected works will be exhibited at Wonthaggi Town Hall from May 20-30. Full details https://www.facebook.com/Archiesbaldportraitprize/
The bald truth
You guessed it ... we've been thwarted again, with the new restrictions we are not going to be able to hold the Archies Bald exhibition in September. Instead we will aim to coincide with the Cancer Council biggest morning tea in late May 2021. On the bright side it gives us all time to polish our heads, and to create some masterpieces. This is the only competition in the world that celebrates the beauty of the hairless head. There are three cash awards are given for each category – that is 2D and 3D: 1st Prize is $1000 2nd Prize is $500 and 3rd Prize is $200. People’s Choice is $50. Selected works will be exhibited at Wonthaggi Town Hall from May 20-30. Full details https://www.facebook.com/Archiesbaldportraitprize/
Artist Safina Stewart shows her painted shovel to MP Jordan Curgnale. Shovel-ready art
Bass MP Jordan Crugnale is seeking five local artists to paint shovels for significant milestone events across the Bass Electorate. Shovels will be used for sod turns at the beginning of infrastructure works, and gifted to the community to commemorate the events. Each artist will be provided a theme for the shovel. Jordan says she wants artists “to bring a story, spirit and colour to these events, showcase local creatives, and celebrate that our community is at the heart of every project.”
Successful artists will be granted $500 for their work.
If you’re interested, send an EOI with examples of work to [email protected] by August 31. Artists must reside in the Bass Electorate.
Bass MP Jordan Crugnale is seeking five local artists to paint shovels for significant milestone events across the Bass Electorate. Shovels will be used for sod turns at the beginning of infrastructure works, and gifted to the community to commemorate the events. Each artist will be provided a theme for the shovel. Jordan says she wants artists “to bring a story, spirit and colour to these events, showcase local creatives, and celebrate that our community is at the heart of every project.”
Successful artists will be granted $500 for their work.
If you’re interested, send an EOI with examples of work to [email protected] by August 31. Artists must reside in the Bass Electorate.
Creative Audacious Vasy Effect (CAVE)
Funny, isn't it, how all the planning in the world and someone has a different take on your well thought out design. When Vasy Petros saw a call for people to send in an image of their special place in the region and accompany it with a description of 150 words or less, she didn't send in a photograph – as you (and the organisers) would have expected – but sent in images of her own paintings. And when you think about it - why wouldn't you?
Laura Brearley, the organiser of the Coastal Connections project, says Vasy interpreted the guidelines to the Creative Invitation in a fresh and expansive way – she didn’t seek permission and her artworks were vibrant, beautiful and a great gift. Laura went further and remarked that Caves lead us into the unknown, usually through darkness. Laura has come up with the acronym: the Creative Audacious Vasy Effect (CAVE).
Funny, isn't it, how all the planning in the world and someone has a different take on your well thought out design. When Vasy Petros saw a call for people to send in an image of their special place in the region and accompany it with a description of 150 words or less, she didn't send in a photograph – as you (and the organisers) would have expected – but sent in images of her own paintings. And when you think about it - why wouldn't you?
Laura Brearley, the organiser of the Coastal Connections project, says Vasy interpreted the guidelines to the Creative Invitation in a fresh and expansive way – she didn’t seek permission and her artworks were vibrant, beautiful and a great gift. Laura went further and remarked that Caves lead us into the unknown, usually through darkness. Laura has come up with the acronym: the Creative Audacious Vasy Effect (CAVE).
So in our period of darkness, get going. Visit your favourite spot, take a photo – or paint it or sculpt it – write a few words about it and shed a bit of light. If enough of us do it, life won't seem half as bad.
Visit https://www.basscoastpost.com/laura-brearley/places-in-the-heart for all the details. Entries close on August 21. Email to [email protected].
Visit https://www.basscoastpost.com/laura-brearley/places-in-the-heart for all the details. Entries close on August 21. Email to [email protected].
Deadline for writers
And the deadline is looming for this year’s Bass Coast Prize for Non-Fiction. Entries close on September 4. The prize is sponsored by Phillip Island writer and activist Phyllis Papps and is open to Gippsland writers. This one of the richest competitions for non-fiction in Australia, with a total of $10,000 in prize money. The first prize winner will receive $5000, second $3000 and third $2000. The three judges are Bass Coast Post editor Catherine Watson, Waterline News editor Geoff Ellis and local writer Anne Heath Mennell.
The winning entries will be published in the Bass Coast Post and may be republished as an e-book or hard copy following consultation with the writers. Email entries to [email protected]. Visit Bass Coast Prize for Non Fiction for more information and entry criteria.
And the deadline is looming for this year’s Bass Coast Prize for Non-Fiction. Entries close on September 4. The prize is sponsored by Phillip Island writer and activist Phyllis Papps and is open to Gippsland writers. This one of the richest competitions for non-fiction in Australia, with a total of $10,000 in prize money. The first prize winner will receive $5000, second $3000 and third $2000. The three judges are Bass Coast Post editor Catherine Watson, Waterline News editor Geoff Ellis and local writer Anne Heath Mennell.
The winning entries will be published in the Bass Coast Post and may be republished as an e-book or hard copy following consultation with the writers. Email entries to [email protected]. Visit Bass Coast Prize for Non Fiction for more information and entry criteria.
Connections to country
All things being equal, we would be enjoying another weekend of events from the Island Story Gatherers. But like most arts groups, they’re making the best of the situation with a series of Zoom events. Next up is Creative Collaborations and Connections to Country, featuring Aunty Fay Stewart-Muir, Lisa Kennedy and Dr Laura Brearley, airing live on Zoom Tuesday Aug 25th, 7.30pm. Head to www.trybooking.com/BKVVH for tickets or The Island Story Gatherers.
All things being equal, we would be enjoying another weekend of events from the Island Story Gatherers. But like most arts groups, they’re making the best of the situation with a series of Zoom events. Next up is Creative Collaborations and Connections to Country, featuring Aunty Fay Stewart-Muir, Lisa Kennedy and Dr Laura Brearley, airing live on Zoom Tuesday Aug 25th, 7.30pm. Head to www.trybooking.com/BKVVH for tickets or The Island Story Gatherers.
 Aunty Fay Stewart-Muir |  Laura Brearley |  Lisa Kennedy |