tales from the cold ghost III
AUGUST 1 - 22, 2009
tinygold is a Gold Coast based Not-for-Profit artist-run initiative providing emerging Queensland artists with an avenue for work creation and exposure. Tales from the Cold Ghost III is an annual exhibition curated by tinygold, and introduces new artists to the wider Queensland community. We also encourage resources, support and networking strategies concerning regional and emerging arts support. The organisers promise a bigger show this year, with a 3-week celebration featuring an exhibition, live gigs, an after-party, an arts-networking day and a fashion parade.
ALL ART EVENTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND HELD AT 19 KAREN -19 Karen Avenue Mermaid Waters GOLD COAST Q 4218
Participating Artists: Simone Eisler , Mel Stringer, Sue-Ching Lascelles, Benjamin Werner, Linelle Stepto, Ross Mc Master Dhana Merritt, Amanda Ceccato, Matt Malone, Carly Kotynski, Deb Mostert, Chloe Cogle, Alex Chomicz, Danielle Clej , Anna Mc Mahon, Warren Handley, Sam Smith, Joanna Kambourian, Rachael Bartram, Pia Robinson, Rose Feely, Liam Mathers,Simone Louise Gillespie, Mandy Beaumont, Joe Baker + Alle Davidson-Farnworth |Fashion designers (1 night only|Aug22) Ruby & Prankstar, Sharka Bosakova, Blossom Betty+ more.
tinygold is supported by the Arts Queensland Visual Arts and Craft Strategy and a Regional Arts Cultural Development Fund.
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Download a printable copy of the 2009 event program
event program
++ August 1 (Saturday) | 6-9pm
Opening Night / Catalogue Launch
Guest speaker: Kevin Wilson, CEO Artworkers Alliance
Catalogue essay by: Judy Anderson
Special musical guest: Oh Ye Denver Birds +The Harpy Choir
Drinks, light refreshments + giveaways.
Cost: Gold coin donation on entry
++ August 1 (Saturday) | 9pm til’ late
Official tinygold afterparty hosted by Lick it /Streetkid
Live music by: Fire Santa Rosa Fire + Brothers
@ Kurrawa Surf Life-Saving Club - Beachside, Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach (walking distance from 19 KAREN)
Cost: $10
++ August 9, (Sunday) | 10am-3pm
Art Growers Market
Bookings essential.
Book a consultation with an arts professional or come along to our ARI panel to learn the tools to ‘grow’ as an artist /artworker and make connections with like-minded creatives.
Arts Growers Market is a collaborative program developed by Artworkers and tinygold which includes artist panel and consultations at which emerging artists are invited to come along and receive one-on-one advice from key arts professionals on how to best market your arts practice and develop your career!
Participants:
Virginia Rigney - Curator, Public Programs Gold Coast City Art Gallery
Ben Hampe- Manager, Positive Solutions
Scott Miller - Public Relations Officer, Urban Art Projects
Bruce Heiser - Bruce Heiser Gallery
Lorraine Pilgrim - Art Consultant/ Curator, Lorraine Pilgrim + Nyst gallery
Kevin Wilson - CEO, Artworkers Alliance
Pia Robinson, Memberships Officer, Artworkers Alliance
Mariam Arcilla - Co-Gallery Director/Curator 19 KAREN
Lynden Stone - Copyright lawyer / Visual Artist
Artists interested to seek one-on-one advice please email info@artworkers.org ASAP with a 50-100 word rationale about what you’d like to get out of the consultation. Bookings essential.
Cost: Free for Artworkers members / $10 for non-members
Light refreshments and drinks provided.
++ August 9 (Sunday) |- 12.30-1.30pm
ARI Roundtable discussions of various ARIs in Queensland
Participants:
Sam Eyles - Co-curator, Jugglers Art Space
Megan Cope - Co-Project Director/Curator tinygold
Mariam Arcilla - Co-Project Director/Curator tinygold
Lachie Goldsworthy - Curator, Nine Lives Gallery
Danielle Clej - Co-Director Inbetweenspaces
Cost: Free
Light refreshments and drinks provided.
++ August 16 (Sunday) | 1pm-2pm
tinygold Artists Talk - Featuring present and previous tinygold artists -Come hear emerging artists from diverse arts-making backgrounds discuss their arts practice and talk about situations facing emerging artists today.
Speakers: Simone Eisler, Pia Robinson, Dhana Merritt, Benjamin Werner, Nick Chalmers
Bookings essential to tinygold@gmail.com
Cost: Free
Light refreshments and drinks provided.
++ August 22 (Saturday) | 6-8pm
Fashion showcase / Closing Event - featuring emerging Queensland fashion designers:
Ruby & Prankstar, Sharka Bosakova, Blossom Betty
+ more
Hosted by Box Vintage.
Light refreshments and drinks provided.
DJ set by: DJ Raki
Cost: Free
For invites, event updates and information on participating artists/speakers please visit www.tinygold.com or contact us below.
tinygoldATgmail.com
Mariam Arcilla - 0412 940 357
Megan Cope - 0405 543 787
PO Box 5288 Q Supercentre Mermaid Waters Q 4218
