Date Published: 9/07/2010
A new art gallery has emerged on the Perth art scene and it’s free! YMCA HQ Gallery, now in its second year, is free to hire by artists under 25 who are earning less than $30,000 a year. Artist over 25 or who earn more than $30,000 a year, can also hire the space for a nominal $100.00 per week. The gallery is located at 60a Frame Court in Leederville.
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This unique opportunity was made possible with sponsorship from YMCA and Healthway’s Drug Aware Youth Arts Unearthed program and offers artists a chance to exhibit their work with professional lighting, a hanging rail, weekend openings, publicity and a full time Monday-Friday gallery attendant.
In its first year the gallery hosted 21 exhibitions, including shows by international, critically acclaimed artists such Lluc Quaralt Caibes and Richard Wainwright. It also hosted shows by emerging local artists such as children’s author and illustrator Briony Stewart and artist collective Living in a Tree.
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A 2010 highlight included a Propelarts supported project ‘Here and Now’ by artist collective Viewfinder:6000. The ‘Here and Now’ exhibition saw the launch of an on-line photo essay seeking to inspire positivity amongst those adapting to and coping with change. A total of 18 young people from 14 different countries were included in the exhibition, each sharing a current phase in their adjustment to life in Perth.
Currently YMCA HQ Gallery is seeking interest from amateur, emerging and established artists wanting to exhibit in its 2010-2011 program.
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If you are interested call YMCA HQ’s Community Art Co-ordinator on 9328 3221 or email poppy.vog@ymca.org.au
Information on past, current and future exhibitions can be found at www.hq.org.au
http://www.propel.org.au/news/350
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