Threadbare With Flare in the 90s

In July 1997, the Queensland Government launched its youth arts policy 'Your Culture-- Your Move' which targets the development of cultural activities and artistic practice for young people and emerging artists.

Published December 1997

New Talent

In April 1997, the Mad Love Gallery hosted an exhibition curated by Micah Hamdorf. 'Premature Ejaculation' showcased 10 emerging male artists whose work relates to issues surrounding dysfunction. 'Popcorn' at the Contemporary Art Centre SA showcased 8 recent graduates from the SA School of Art. Plus other exhibitions.

Published December 1997

Talk Artists Initiative

Set up in March 1997, Talk Artists Initiative is an artist run space in Melbourne Victoria "whose external structure was no longer the institution but the city, operating within a community of like minded activities in Melbourne." Talk Artists Initiative was set up by Jonathan Luker, Jenniffer Mills, Penelope Davis and Sandra Bridie and includes other VCA students Peter Lambropoulos, Angela Bailey, Caroline Dew, James Morrison and Maxine Addinsall.

Published December 1997

Counter Culture - Emerging Cultural Fusion @ < Project >

in its current physical form as a regional arts centre profiles emerging curators, artists, administrators and writers. Currently based in Wollongong which is located 40 minutes drive south of Sydney, it has a cultural energy that surfaces from the fusion of over 80 identified ethnic groups.

Published December 1997

Emerging Artists: A New Funding for (old) Initiatives

The most recent category of artist to register on the present Government's scale of priorities is that of 'emerging'.

Published December 1997

The tyranny of paradise or ... On being an emerging artist in Darwin

Published 01 December 1997

All about Empire

Empire Studios is a production group, collectively dedicated to taking art to the community, making work in electronic media more accessible, and presenting that work with a fresh approach. Located in Hobart Tasmania.

Published December 1997

Ricky Swallow: The Lighter Side of the Dark Side

Exhibition review Ricky Swallow: The Lighter Side of the Dark Side
Grey Area,
Melbourne

Published December 1997

Ann Newmarch: Ripples in the Global Pond

Ann Newmarch Retrospective 'The Personal is Political' curated by Julie Robinson was shown at the Art Gallery of SA in 1997. Lippard puts Newmarch's work into a global context.

Published December 1997

Artist-run Intitiatives in Perth

An overview of the various artist's spaces which have been established at different times: Gotham Studios, 6A.N.I.C.A. Gallery and Studios, Jacksue Gallery/Pad Studio, Verge Gallery and Studios, Spiral Studios, PICA, The Terminal and more. Includes black and white photographs of the studios and galleries.

Published December 1997

Watt Space?

Watt Space, the University of Newcastle Students' Art Gallery is a student initiative gallery whose role is to provide successive students with opportunities and experience in exhibiting, curating and gallery management.

Published December 1997

Portrait of the Writer as a Young Artist

1. He has faith in his ability to lie. 2. He writes with generosity. 3. He creates new possibilities for existence. 4. He writes out of necessity.

Published December 1997