3rd September 2008
Wyndham Council is giving local emerging artists a helping hand, with the launch of Art Pack.
Art Pack is a kit, designed by Council staff, full of information to assist new artists. It features details on how to hang art work, media and promotional tips, ideas on how to launch an exhibition, how to write up a biography, printing display cards and arts and culture contacts within Wyndham. The Pack also features an application form for Wyndham artists to take advantage of the free hanging space available at the Cultural Centre galleries.
Eckersley’s Art Supplies are sponsors of Art Pack and have printed a colourful poster size card highlighting all the gallery exhibitions for the remainder of this year. This card is available now from the venue and at various outlets in Wyndham.
Cr Heather Marcus, who attended the launch, said the two galleries gave artists a wonderful opportunity to exhibit their art works.
“Both the Upper Gallery and Lower Gallery at the Cultural Centre feature wonderful track lighting and over 58 linear metres of wall hanging space to exhibit art works,” Cr Marcus said.
“There are also eight specially lit glass floor cabinets in the Lower Gallery providing extra security for smaller art items. Since 2006 the venue has had fifteen new emerging artists exhibit art works for the very first time and over sixty five community and schools exhibitions in total.”
Artist Catherine Carmerlengo, who exhibited her art work at the Cultural Centre in 2006, said the pack would enhance emerging artists art work.
“Not only does Art Pack provide an application form to apply for free display space, it also provides assistance when it comes to promoting an exhibition and information how best to display art works,” Ms Carmerlengo said.
“That sort of detail is vital for emerging artists who need guidance when exhibiting their work. I encourage emerging artists who have not exhibited their work at the venue before to contact the Cultural Centre for a copy of Art Pack and take that next step to be an exhibitor.”
Wyndham Galleries are open for viewing when art is on display from 9am – 5pm Monday to Sunday. For more information, or to receive a copy of Art Pack, contact the Cultural Centre on 9742 0910 or visit www.wyncc.com.au