An ocean of posters went up ’round the art school: ‘Volunteers Wanted’. The year was 1999 and Melbourne’s Inaugural Biennale of Art needed our help. Our free help. Rich institutions like Melbourne Uni love crying poor. nat&ali couldn’t afford to work for free, we were already paying to learn but the laundry list of international […]
Tag Archives: art sponsorship
May
11
Quilty: Sit down bitch. Be humble.
posted by Natalie Thomas
Ben Quilty is a Top Bloke. On this matter we’re encouraged to agree. From Grandmas to Returned Soldiers and Aid workers, from Prison Wardens to Diplomats, from Refugees to Prime Ministers and Media Moguls, from ambitious artists seeking advice on how to ‘make it’ to Gallery Directors and Trustees, Quilty attracts followers like a God. […]
July
06
A Weekend in Sydney: Class and Culture Wars
posted by Natalie Thomas
‘Economics are the method but the object is to change the heart and soul.’ Margaret Thatcher Everyone loves a weekend in Sydney. It’s always good. Not as good as it used to be, but hey, it’s not Sydney’s fault it’s been transitioned into a nanny state. Getting a drink after 1.30am is now […]
December
05
Winners are Grinners: The 10th EMSLA Award; Coffs Harbour Regional Art Gallery
posted by Natalie Thomas
It’s a tough gig being a distinguished judge, but hey! Someone’s gotta do it. Michael Fitzgerald, editor of Art Monthly Australasia, Julie Fragar, celebrated, award winning painter and I judged the $20,000 EMSLA Award in Coffs Harbour the other week. We came together on the land of the Gumbaynggir and pay our respects to the […]
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