Here and Now 13: CALL OUT!

20th of July, 2012

An exciting opportunity exists for 15 artists with disability to participate in the prestigious exhibition Here and Now 13 at the Lawrence Wilson Gallery in the University of Western Australia.

The exhibition will run for nine weeks from the 26th of July till the 28th of September 2013. We are looking for outstanding WA artists from a diverse range of mediums and outlooks that have the propensity to grow and elevate their arts practice.

This is the chance to develop professionally and obtain new skills. DADAA Inc will provide $500 towards materials and twelve months mentorship with an Emerging Curator. The curator will be trained in New York at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) and League Artist Natural Design (LAND).

Studio spaces will also be available at Perth Institute of Contemporary Art (PICA), Fremantle Arts Centre (FAC) and
Central TAFE for short periods during the duration of the mentorship.

Exploring the world from a unique viewpoint Here and Now 13 will showcase the bestWest Australian contemporary art created by people with disability. This exhibition is the culmination of an exceptional partnership between the Disability Services Commission (DSC), the Department of Culture and the Arts (DCA), MOMA, LAND and DADAA Inc.

Crossing social barriers and of international significance, the exhibition highlights the immense talent hidden within our local community.

Application forms are attached and can be downloaded from www.dadaa.org.au from July 16, 2012. Application closes August 20, 2012. For a hard copy of the application form, or for more information, contact DADAA Inc at 9430 6616 or email catherine@dadaa.org.au.

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