BOA Studio Web Gallery – Lisa Blake

Lisa BlakeI have been painting with Access Arts for four years, attending the Brisbane Outsider Artists’ group.  Whilst my main focus is painting, I have also enjoyed experimenting with some ceramic work in the past 12 months.  I love to paint mainly with bright acrylic colours in symmetrical designs, and aim for a finished piece of artwork that’s vibrant and uplifting to view. Art plays a huge role for me in living with a mental illness. It provides me with a lot of enjoyment and pleasure, and can visibly lift my mood.  It can also help me get through the really tough times – either as creative distraction, or as a means of putting my thoughts and feelings down on paper or canvas. Art has made me a lot happier and given me a sense of achievement and satisfaction.  It has also enabled me to work in a group and get a real feeling of belonging.  There is a sentence I like in a book called    ‘Ride the the Wild Tiger” that reads “Life is like a wild tiger. You can either: lie down and let it lay its paw on your head, or sit on its back and ride it.”  Art has definitely helped me choose the latter, as it gives me a greater feeling of control over my life.


Lisa Blake Artist Gallery

Arts Access Australia artist opportunities

Posted on 14/05/2012 by

Unlimited opportunities for Australian artists
For immediate release

Arts Access Australia, the British Council and Accessible Arts NSW are pleased to launch a new professional development opportunity for Australian artists and artsworkers with disability.

Unlimited UK will subsidise a group of Australians to travel to London in September to attend the ‘Festival of the World’, part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.

This international arts and disability gathering will showcase Unlimited, the largest program of work by artists with disability ever commissioned. Whilst in London, participants will also be able to attend a range of panel discussions, meetings and workshops.

Participants will then share their experiences at the Arts Activated Conference in Sydney on the 30th and 31st October 2012.

“Unlimited UK will give local artists and artsworkers the chance to learn from and interact with their peers from all over the world,” said CEO of Arts Access Australia, Kate Larsen.

“We’re thrilled to be able to offer this once in a lifetime opportunity for Australian artists to experience this incredible festival,” said Director of British Council Australia, Nick Marchand. “Furthermore, we know the conversations, opportunities and collaborations, inspired by these works in September, will have a profound effect on the arts around the world for years to come,” he said.

Conveners of the Arts Activated conference, Accessible Arts NSW, will also act as Tour Manager for Unlimited UK. “This opportunity has the potential not only to heighten the work of the participants but to benefit Australian arts and disability practice as a whole,” said CEO Sancha Donald.

Unlimited UK is open to Australian artists and artsworkers with disability who are involved in any area of the arts. Applications close on the 1st of June 2012.

An application form is available on the AAA website or by contacting Emma Brown on emma@artsaccessaustralia.org or 0478 803 920 (voice / text).

 

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Exhibitions involving BOA members

Posted on 09/05/2012 by

2011 saw the involvement of many members from the Brisbane Outsider Artists’ Studio in a range of local, regional and international exhibitions.   Significant international exhibitions include the series five of exhibitions curated by Prabbeli Gallery, Co-operations in Luxembourg:  Friends and Lovers; Famous People; Abstract World; Catastrophes and Landscapes.  The five exhibitions featured original works by artists experiencing disability from a number of countries including: Germany; Ireland; Denmark; Japan and Australia.

Twelve works of Brisbane Outsider Artist Studio member, Peter Hughes, were purchased by the Museum of Everything in London for an international exhibition of Outsider Art shown for one month in the centre of London.  Peter Hughes was selected to be profiled as a key feature artist in this international exhibition.    This was a significant opportunity for Peter’s works to be viewed by an international audience and to receive positive reviews of his work in a number of UK art publications.

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Music that Resonates- BCC Piano Lunchtime Concert

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Date: Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Venue: The Salvation Army Brisbane City Temple
Address: 167 Ann St, Brisbane
*Wheelchair accessible
Admission: Free (no bookings required)
Title: “From the East to the West”

Come and join international award-winning pianists Vicky Yang and Maggie Chen in this musical journey from the East to the West. In this concert ‘Australian Piano Duo’ will counterpoint you in Bach’s Cello Suite, transcribed by Vicky Yang, the children’s favourite Mother Goose Suite by Ravel as well as Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky and Chinese transcriptions for piano solo, piano four hands and two pianos.

Vicky Yang lectures at the Griffith University, Queensland Conservatorium of Music and together with her duo partner Maggie Chen, teacher and international pianist and flautist, they highlight their unique dedication to exotic Eastern and Western Music. As both soloists and a duo they have performed widely across the globe including Canada, China, France, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, Taiwan, UK, USA and Vienna.

For more information on the duo, visit: www.AustralianPianoDuo.com

Petrof Pianos is proud to sponsor and supply the pianos for this lunchtime concert.

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Public Art Project/Competition

Posted on 02/05/2012 by

Queensland Rail is conducting a Stencil Design competition – closing date is May 25, 2012.
Winning entries receive prize money of $500 per design and extensive public exposure along the rail corridor.

Please see the links below for more information.

http://www.queenslandrail.com.au/AboutUs/MediaCentre/Campaigns/Pages/StencilArtistsCompetition.aspx

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Journeys- Doorways Issue 5 Launch Event

Posted on 27/04/2012 by

The New Farm Neighbourhood Centre in partnership with StreetSmart would like to invite you to the launch of the 5th Issue of

DOORWAYS: Short Stories and Poems By People You Don’t Normally Hear From
To be introduced by Senator Claire Moore and launched by local writer Lesley Synge
Join us for readings, celebration and nibbles. We would love your company!

Free Event
Monday 30 April
5.30—for a 5.45 start
The Ron Muir Room (next door to New Farm Library)
135 Sydney St New Farm.
Free Parking and Disability Access.
RSVP Tamara on Ph: 3358 5600 or Email:

doorways@newfarmneighbourhood.org

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2011 Annual Report

Posted on 16/04/2012 by

Download the 2011 Annual Report in .pdf format here

Download the 2011 Annual Report Financials in .pdf format here

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KURIL DHAGUN IS LOOKING FOR NEW FRESH TALENT!

Posted on 16/04/2012 by

Kuril Dhagun, the Indigenous Knowledge Centre at the Queensland State Library, is currently programming a live concert to kick start 2012 Reconciliation Week.
Are you the new, fresh and deadly young performers they are looking for to have 15 minutes stage time?
If yes, this is your opportunity to showcase whatever your style is – hip hop, reggae, country, pop – no matter, drop them a line!!!

It’s paid work and if you are interested email Elena Wangurra with some links to your work at kurildhagun@slq.qld.gov.au

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NEWSLETTER- March 2012

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

Posted on 04/04/2012 by

Dear Members and colleagues,

Sadly, Emma Bennison – our Executive Officer since 2009 – will leave us in September.

Emma is moving to Hobart for family reasons, but looks forward to continuing her involvement with Access Arts and arts and disability generally from her new home.

Emma has made a significant contribution to the arts and disability sector in Queensland both during her term as Executive Officer and throughout her ten-year involvement with Access Arts. She is highly regarded in the sector and we are lucky to have had her, and will be sorry to see her move on.

Emma will spend her remaining months with Access Arts working with the board to undertake a national search for a new leader for the organisation. As we are currently a disability-led organisation, we strongly encourage applications from people with disability.

We would ask you to share the details of the position with your networks and help us spread the word. You can find details of the position at:

http://accessarts.org.au/index.php/2012/03/30/access-arts-queensland-seeks-new-executive-officer/

Alternatively you can call the Access Arts Office on:

Phone: + (61 7) 3844 5897
Local Call Cost: 1300 663 651 (for regional callers)

Kind regards

Victoria Lister

Chair

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ACCESS ARTS AGM

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The Access Arts Inc. AGM took place on Tuesday the 20th March. Thank you to those who were able to attend and contribute this year. Welcome back to our Management Committee Members and a big welcome to the newest member of the committee Damian Stewart.

Committee members Position
Oddur   Augustsson Treasurer
Cate   Farrar Ordinary   Member
Margaret   Hughes Ordinary   Member
Evan   Jones Ordinary   Member
Victoria   Lister President
Doug   Ranie Secretary
Damian   Stewart Ordinary   Member

This year we acknowledge the commitment and dedication of two of Access Arts long-standing members Darren Nufer and Damian Stewart, who have been awarded life membership. Thanks Darren and Damian.

Annual Report

The 2011 Annual report and Financial Statements are now available on our website www.accessarts.org.au. Please call the office if you would like a copy sent to you in your preferred format.

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