Since 2008, Art from the Margins (AFTM) has been instrumental in bringing artists together and bridging the gap between artists living in isolation, the public and the wider community. AFTM supports and promotes the work of artists living with adversity, disadvantage and social isolation, including artists living with mental health issues, physical or intellectual disabilities and homelessness. AFTM is a creative initiative of Wesley Mission Brisbane. AFTM is looking for local Brisbane artists living with adversity to participate in various exhibitions throughout the year: • A solo exhibition: looking for artists with a full body of work ready for exhibition (10 – 15 pieces) • Artists with a refugee background looking to show their artwork and share their stories of immigration to Australia • Artists with an Indigenous background with a full body of work ready for exhibition (10 – 15 pieces) to participate in a Black History Month Exhibition • Artists with 2D works featuring animals for an end of the year group show • A special creative project to feature as part of the 2015 BNE Festival Exhibition.
How to Apply:
The email should include the following in one attached PDF document:
• Artist Bio – no more than 200 words
• Artist Statement related to the submitted series – no more than 200 words
• A brief paragraph outlining your proposed solo exhibition or exhibition from above that you would like to participate in
• Images of the artwork related to your proposal (please include artist’s name, titles, dimensions, medium and prices next to the corresponding images).
Alternatively, you can send information above using www.wetransfer.com to v.bertagnole@wmb.org.au
PROPOSALS DUE BY: Friday, March 13th 2015 Please email your proposal to: AFTM Project Officer, Vanessa Bertagnole – v.bertagnole@wmb.org.au
For more information visit www.artfromthemargins.org.au Email aftm@wmb.org.au or phone 07 3621 4531
