Part three of our video series on OLDER THAN LANGUAGE!
In this episode we talk to Both sides of either wall curator Nadia Refaei and artists Shireen Taweel and Georgia Morgan.
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Video documentation and production by Tess Campbell.
OLDER THAN LANGUAGE : Part 3 : Both Sides of Either Wall from Emma Porteus on Vimeo.
Through the generous support of the Australian Federal Government,
Salamanca Arts Centre has been awarded a Commonwealth Regional Grant
of $200,000 towards the redevelopment
of the Salamanca Arts Centre Courtyard.
Salamanca Arts Centre has engaged PlayStreet to develop plans for the Courtyard landscaping project, and as part of the overall redevelopment. This will also include a commissioned artwork as well as new furniture, both to be designed by a Tasmanian-based artist and designer/maker.
The Courtyard redevelopment will also include additional sound and lighting equipment and a redesigned performance stage. We expect that the Courtyard redevelopment project will be completed by November 2020 and ready to be opened to the public at that time.
For more information on the Public Art Commission, please DOWNLOAD the Artists Brief (PDF)
For more information on the Furniture Design Commission, please DOWNLOAD the Designers Brief (PDF)
DEADLINE for SUBMISSIONS:
WEDNESDAY 1 July 2020
Please note: All Applications for must be completed online. Submissions by any other means will not be accepted. For more information please contact programassist@sac.org.au
Image Credits: The Salamanca Arts Centre Courtyard, April 2020. Photographs by Ainslie Macaulay.
Part Two of our video series on OLDER THAN LANGUAGE!
In this episode we’ll hear from artists Phuong Ngo (of collaborative duo Slippage alongside Hwafern Quach), Elizabeth Day and Khaled Sabsabi.
Video documentation and production by Tess Campbell.
OLDER THAN LANGUAGE : Part 2 : ARTISTS from Emma Porteus on Vimeo.
We could tell you about the project, but we’d rather show you.
Introducing Part One of our video series on OLDER THAN LANGUAGE!
In this episode we’ll hear from Curators Nina Miall and Jiva Parthipan and get a glimpse into the exhibition spaces.
Video documentation and production by Tess Campbell.
At this stage, SAC Administration continues to be staffed, but if you need to meet with us, we ask that you arrange an appointment via email.
Should it be the case that all SAC retailers choose to cease trading, then we will close the building at those access points to ensure that security is maintained.
SAC acknowledges that our residents: whether they be artists in studios, retailers, arts organisations, or independent artists with whom we had hoped and expected to work over the coming weeks and months, are also being affected by the social and economic implications of COVID-19. Hundreds of cultural events have already been cancelled, and SAC, mindful that this is causing both enormous and added stress to artists’ financial challenges, is looking to see how we can, in a range of ways, mitigate those effects and continue to support our residents.
Whilst of course the effects of COVID-19 will add to the daily stress that is an inherent part of working in an Arts Centre, we cannot take this most recent challenge personally.
SAC will continue to review and respond, whilst maintaining a perspective between panic and prudence. Prudence is reviewing what we do so that it will have practical and proven ways to reduce, limit or contain the spread of the virus. We are looking at this situation as an opportunity to enact precautions that may, even if indirectly, save someone from being severely affected by the virus.
Knowing that the situation changes daily, and sometimes by the hour, SAC will continue to adhere Government Public Health Directions and Guidelines. They can be found at https://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/publichealth/communicable_diseases_prevention_unit/infectious_diseases/coronavirus and https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov
I expect that regular updates will be provided to SAC staff, residents and our public as developments and information relevant to COVID-19 become evident and available.
Whist the movement of people is being affected and this means we are unable to be in the physical presence of art and artists, I hope we all take this requirement to change how we live at the moment, also as an opportunity to engage with art and to support artists in those ways that the current restrictions still allow.
You can purchase (either by download or in a book shop – whilst they remain open) and read a book by an Australian author. You can download music composed and/or performed by an Australian composer or band or orchestra. You can pay to watch an Australian movie, or an Australian opera, or an Australia play that is available to be accessed via the Internet.
There are still many ways that we can support Australian artists, both financially and emotionally; you might be able to send them a message to tell them you have just purchased and are reading their book, etc. I suspect they will really appreciate that at the moment.
So a couple of recommendations from me, for whilst you’re spending some time at home: The novel, ‘Autumn Laing‘ by the wonderful Australian author, Alex Miller. [ go to https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12144440-autumn-laing ] or listen to the beautiful ‘Time is a River‘ by Australian composer, Graeme Koehne. [ go to https://www.abcmusic.com.au/discography/graeme-koehne-time-river ]
If you have any questions, or wish to discuss the implications of Covid19 on businesses or activities within Salamanca Arts Centre, I invite you to contact me at ceo@sac.org.au.
In the meantime, please stay safe and healthy. Please adhere to those ways of behaving that we know will limit the spread of the virus, and please be understanding of each other and smile, even from a distance, if you pass a stranger.
We will duplicate all updates both on our social media platforms and SAC’s wonderful website. We will continue to publish the SAC e-news each fortnight that will not only post the most recent update from us but also be suggesting other ways to support Austrailan artists and of course, top recommendations from SAC staff as Joe has above.
Kind Regards
Tash Newman
Communications and Marketing
Salamanca Arts Centre
A Statement regarding Covid19
We have already taken steps to install additional hand sanitiser units in toilets and other appropriate locations within the Arts Centre and are working with our contract cleaners to ensure greater attention is given to hand rails, handles, lift buttons, etc.
At this stage, SAC administration continues to be staffed, but if you need to meet with us, we ask that you arrange an appointment via email.
Should it be the case that all SAC retailers choose to cease trading, then we will close the building at those access points to ensure that security is maintained.
SAC acknowledges that our residents: whether they be artists in studios, retailers, arts organisations, or independent artists with whom we had hoped and expected to work over the coming weeks and months, are also being affected by the social and economic implications of Covid19. Hundreds of cultural events have already been cancelled, and SAC, mindful that this is causing both enormous and added stress to artists’ financial challenges, is looking to see how we can, in a range of ways, mitigate those effects and continue to support our residents.
Whilst of course the effects of Covid19 will add to the daily stress that is an inherent part of working in an Arts Centre, we cannot take this most recent challenge personally.
SAC will continue to review and respond, whilst maintaining a perspective between panic and prudence. Prudence is reviewing what we do so that it will have practical and proven ways to reduce, limit or contain the spread of the virus. We are looking at this situation as an opportunity to enact precautions that may, even if indirectly, save someone from being severely affected by the virus.
Knowing that the situation changes daily, and sometimes by the hour, SAC’s will continue to adhere Government Public Health Directions and Guidelines. They can be found at https://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/publichealth/communicable_diseases_prevention_unit/infectious_diseases/coronavirus and https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncovI expect that regular updates will be provided to SAC staff, residents and our public as developments and information relevant to Covid19 become evident and available.
If you have any questions, or wish to discuss the implications of Covid19 on businesses or activities within Salamanca Arts Centre, I invite you to contact me at ceo@sac.org.au.
JAZZAMANCA invites everyone who loves great Jazz music to SAC to see & hear some of Australia’s best & most highly regarded Jazz Musicians.
Thursday 27 February – Sunday 1 March 2020
For TICKETS and the FULL PROGRAM go to:
https://www.salarts.org.au/portfolio/jazzamanca-full-program/
Click HERE for more information on Space 035
and to APPLY ONLINE
DEADLINE for SUBMISSIONS:
midnight SUNDAY 2 February 2020
Click HERE for more information on Space 102
and to Apply Online
Salamanca Arts Centre (SAC) is currently seeking applications for the following spaces:
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Salamanca Arts Centre (SAC) Arts Retail Spaces evolved with the objective of providing subsidised retail space for emerging, mid career and established art and design businesses who share and demonstrate SAC’s purpose and aims of supporting local artists.
SAC invites applications from Individual Artists or Groups of Artists (including CoOperatives, Incorporated Associations, Organisations and Arts Businesses) for the following Arts Retail Spaces:
– Space 003 19m2
– Space 007 30m2
– Space 008 11m2
– Space 014 25m2
– Space 015 15m2
– Space 021 46m2
Residencies are for a period of 5 years (commencing 1 April 2020).
For more information on the Arts Retail Spaces at SAC, please DOWNLOAD the Arts Retail Information Kit (PDF).
To submit your Application ONLINE, please visit the SAC website : https://www.salarts.org.au/portfolio/availablespaces/retail/
DEADLINE for SUBMISSIONS EXTENDED until:
midnight SUNDAY 27 October 2019
In light of the Public Holiday for the Hobart Show, the deadline for submissions has been extended until midnight Sunday 27 October 2019, to allow applicants to work on their applications over the holiday period.
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As part of the redevelopment and upgrades to the Courtyard at Salamanca Arts Centre, SAC is introducing a new type of space in 2019 : the Courtyard Workshops.
The Courtyard Workshops aim to engage the community and visitors to SAC with the arts making, creating and design process. Visitors to SAC will be able to see and engage with Courtyard Workshop Artists working on-site, demonstrating their skills in their particular medium and showcasing their talents.
Each Courtyard Workshop will focus on a specific single Arts Discipline (e.g. printmaking, jewellery, ceramics, textile) with all Artists associated with each Courtyard Workshop working within the same Arts Discipline.
SAC invites applications from Individual Artists or Groups of Artists (including CoOperatives, Incorporated Associations, Organisations and Arts Businesses) for the following Courtyard Workshops:
– Space 011 38m2
– Space 012 22m2
– Space 022 42m2
– Space 024 26m2
Residencies are for a period of 3 years (commencing 1 April 2020).
For more information on the Courtyard Workshops at SAC, please DOWNLOAD the Courtyard Workshops Information Kit (PDF).
To submit your Application ONLINE, please visit the SAC website : https://www.salarts.org.au/portfolio/availablespaces/courtyard-workshops/
DEADLINE for SUBMISSIONS EXTENDED until:
midnight SUNDAY 27 October 2019
In light of the Public Holiday for the Hobart Show, the deadline for submissions has been extended until midnight Sunday 27 October 2019, to allow applicants to work on their applications over the holiday period.