First Drawing Jam

The first Drawing Jam at Arts Alive took place last night in the surrounds of the NAIDOC week Tasmanian Aboriginal Artists Project exhibition(on until today, the 18th).

Many of us struggled with drawing again and discussed this strange process of coordinating our eyes and hands.

There was a very orange theme to the night as you can tell from the photographs.

Next Drawing Jam: 6-9pm, Wed 20th August.

I keep Thinking of Your Beautifully Ugly

"Positive things often overlay negative things"

Artist: Jamilene Tan
www.jamilene.blogspot.com

Opening: 6pm Thursday 24th July
Arts Alive, 178a Charles Street
10am-4pm Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm Sat
until 31st July.

Opening Speaker: Penny Mason

Preview(different works): 23rd June - 19th July, K&H Cafe Restaurant, 106 George St. 7.30am-6pm Mon-Thu, 7.30am-late Fri-Sat

bridge art

I noticed these pieces pop up in the last few days under the overpass near Penny Royal in Launie. Obviously the themes reocurring, and done by the same artist. It was a lovely surprise to come across this strong work. I was also attracted to the curves in the metal barrier alongside the brige.

A invitation to draw walking

the gravity project invites you to join melbourne based artist Chay-Ya Clancy in a workshop of walking and drawing. we will be exploring physical movement and creative expression with a focus on sense of place. meet at the kings cottage for a cup of tea and warm up before we set off on the walk. bring lunch, warm things to wear and drawing implements (also if you want to bring a journal that would be good, else there will be some loose paper provided). all those with an interest in drawing, writing or movement are warmly welcomed.
where: kings cottage, at the beginning of the walk to the cataract gorge
when: Saturday 19th July
time: 10-2pm
cost: free
more info: please call Chay-Ya on 0432 672 899

parking: tram line carpark at Penny Royal then walk across the bridge to the cottage.
Supported by Tasmanian Regional Arts and Launceston City Council.

Sarsparilla Art Show

12 July - 10 August, The Hub, 1 Tamar St.

The Sarsaparilla Art Show is a monthly commission free art exhibition featuring Launceston’s top emerging artists. The exhibition's role is to give local artists from all walks of life an opportunity to showcase and sell their work, and share ideas.
The energy behind this exhibition is Justin Chapman,
contact on: 0447 400 230 or justinchappy@hotmail.com
The inaugural Sarsaparilla Art Show was supported by The Hub owners and staff, Interweave Arts Association, Tasmanian Regional Arts, and opening speaker Karen Revie, who said some very sweet and beautiful words.

Manic Productions present The Black Box

The Black Box
Full moon party and art installation
A sensory overload featuring a variety of visual and performance art
new text------->

Friday 18 July 8 - 12pm
@ Arts Alive
178a Charles Street
$5 entry - tix @ the door
---Cheap Bar---- 18+ event

Presented by Manic Productions

Drawing jam night this wednesday

This Wednesday night, the 16th of July, Gravity is hosting a monthly night of drawing, simply because drawing is awesome and it is really nice to be in the same room as other people who are drawing too. We will hopefully make a little zine out of what happens on the night. Really hope you can come, paper supplied, bring your own drawing implements.
Arts Alive, 178a Charles Street Launceston, 6-9pm.

Weather exchange

As part of her residency Chay-Ya is participating in an international exchange of weather photos with artist Marcel de Buck from the Netherlands.
For more on the project and to see the photos posted have a look at the Weather blog
For participation in the project contact weatherphotos@spamex.com

Kings Cottage residency

As part of Gravity Project Melbourne artist Chay-Ya Clancy is artist in residence at the Kings Cottage at Cataract Gorge in Launceston, from the 8th until the 19th of July. Email chayya.clancy@gmail.com or sarahhowellprojects@gmail.com for updates or watch this space for special events.