The Lost Art of Wood Engraving

Printmaker Peter McLean will be in town for a Wood Engraving workshop in May. This two-day, hands on workshop exploring the art of wood engraving is suitable for beginners or those with some prior printmaking experience who want to explore a new technique. Prints can be produced without a press and using only a small number of specialized tools, so it is suitable for those without a large studio space or budget.

This workshop will cover all aspects of wood engraving including: history of the medium with examples to see; image design; printing block preparation; correct use of engraving tools to create an image; and hand printing. Students will produce a black and white image of their own design and print a small edition. All specialized materials and equipment will be provided.

Peter teaches at the National Art School, Sydney, the Australian National University School of Art and at Megalo Print Studio, both in Canberra.

Be quick, space is limited. More information here.

Call Out: Garage Sale

Watt Space are calling for entries for their 2012 Open Prize Exhibition. Current students are invited to respond to the impact human civilisation is having on the environment. For full details check Watt Space's website where you can download an entry form and get cracking. Entries are due Friday 27 April with the exhibition opening 17 May 2012. As for materials, it seems anything goes. Think recycled, new vs old, or mix it up with a bit of this and a bit of that.

Call out: This Is Not Art

The 2011 Zine Fair

Proposals for the 2012 This Is Not Art festival are currently being called for. More information can be found on TINA's website. The deadline is 1 April 2012, and we don't think it's an April Fool's joke. Why not be a part of what is Newcastle's most exciting cultural event.

Call Out: Josephine Ulrick & Win Schubert Photography Award

Winner of the 2010 award
What Happens Will Happen
DARREN SYLVESTER

The Josephine Ulrick & Win Schubert Photography Award is currently calling for entries, with applications due this Friday.

Call Out: Iconic Newcastle

A great opportunity for students is this call out:

Emerging photographers are invited to apply for a position in the master class with award winning Stephen Dupont. Rollingball has partnered with City of Newcastle to find five emerging photographers to take part in a week-long master class (starting 5 Oct) which will capture a suite of images that represent the diversity and vibrancy of the city.

If you are interested in being a part of the master-class Expressions of Interest close 5pm 16 Sep 2011. How to apply. If you are interested in the outcomes of the master class, there is also a Public Open Night on 10 Oct with a discussion about photography, capturing Newcastle, and an update on the progress of the project.

Call Out: Classify Me

Entries for Watt Space's Classify Me competition close soon. Be sure to get your entries in, especially students in Constructing With Light which has a focus this semester on the archive. More information can be found here.

Call Out: Hand + Eye

The Hand & Eye International Competition of Handmade Photography is currently calling for entries. While the prize money is limited, the exposure potential is high. Entries close 15 August. Full details can be found here.

Call Out: Watt Space Artist In Residence Program

Watt Space is currently accepting applications for their Artist In Residence (AIR) program running from 14 September to 2 October 2011. This is a terrific opportunity for students to be experimental in their practice, develop their professional profile and to gain a wider audience for their work. The residency slot fits in nicely with TINA's extensive program over the October Long Weekend when Newcastle is visited by thousands of tourists, a great opportunity to tap into.

Call Out: Classify Me

In response to a senate inquiry into the classification of the visuals arts, Classify Me is the theme for the 2011 Annual Student Art Prize to be curated by Amy Hill. Entries are currently being called for with a final deadline of 12 August 2011. More information can be found here.

Call Out: Eyes on options

Throughout the year the Australia Council has a number of opportunities available for young and emerging artists including ArtStart. We suggest you keep an eye on their website for upcoming deadlines and opportunities. Another place to keep in your sights is the National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA). Their website is loaded with deadlines for upcoming prizes, exhibitions, residencies, scholarships and much more.

Call Out: Hijacked 3 - Australia vs UK

Big City Press are currently calling for submissions for the next chapter in the Hijacked series of books and exhibitions. The current call out links Australia and the United Kingdom. Louise Clements outlines what they are looking for: “We are at looking to see what is happening now, who is pushing the boundaries of contemporary photography and what are the ideas that are being tested that hint toward the future of photography? Not only in terms of concept but also technique, the field is totally open from the craft skill of wet plate collodion to new media and i-phone apps. The point is how your images communicate.”

Call Out: Paperblanks in the picture

Entries are now being called for the Paperblanks in the Picture contest. This international photography prize gives students the chance to win a travel voucher valued at US$700 or to have their work purchased for future Paperblanks campaigns and promotions. More information can be found on their website.