It sure has been a quiet few weeks here in Canberra, which isn't always a bad thing. But things have sprung back to life this week, which is an even better thing. Herewith, the week's offerings in Canberra's ever-morphing art world.
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RAW on Friday
RAW natural born artists (lack of capitals and punctuation not mine) is an independent arts organisation "for artists, by artists", with a mission to give independent artists across all creative genres the wherewithal to cultivate creativity. It hosts events in more than 60 cities across Australia, the US, Canada and Britain. And there's one happening here in Canberra this very Friday at Belconnen Arts Centre, with a showcase featuring 30-odd of "Canberra's best emerging talent spanning genres such as fashion, music, visual and performing arts, and photography". RAWartists.org/canberra/visionary
Mysterious in the inner north
Buildings nestled in the Canadian woods, intricate forest foliage, insects, birds and the human condition - there's still time to catch the tail-end of this intriguing show at the Front in Lyneham, by locals Louisa Giffard and Eadie Newman. The Mysterious North is showing at the Front Gallery, 1 Wattle Place, Lyneham until January 26.
EEP! Now open!
Applications for M16's Emerging Exhibitions Prize are now open. "These two prizes will be awarded in 2015 to emerging professionals with serious intent. The winners will have the opportunity to be mentored in the development and presentation of an exhibition in Gallery 02 or 03. Both exhibitions will run from 28 May–February 14. Applications will be judged on quality of idea, quality of art practice and interest in M16 Artspace and emerging practices." I just love that the name is based on the "squeal of delight" that sometimes ensues when you try something new – that's what M16 wants! www.m16artspace.com.au/prizes/eep
This modern world
A Pinch of SaltBubble 'n' SqueakSquare Eyes,Beauty Through Motion, Kelly Hayes focuses on the local flora with botanical paintings that "transform flowers and plants into intricate patterns. It is this metamorphosis into pattern that allows these artworks to encapsulate the essence of a flower to depict a refined and hidden beauty."
Imagine the Imaginarium
ImaginariumImaginarium is showing at Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen, until February 15, and there'll be a chance to meet many of the artists involved today, Saturday, January 24, from 2pm.
Plucked from the grads