Visual Art and Craft Mid-Career Fellowship

2008 VISUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS MID CAREER FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENTS
Four out of nine applications were supported with Visual Arts & Crafts Mid-Career Fellowships to a total amount of $100,000. Total amount requested: $225,000

General Comments
The panel aimed to support applicants who clearly met the eligibility requirements of the Mid Career Fellowships, ie demonstration of a significant track record with a minimum of 10 years professional practice with an established exhibition history comprising solo and/or group exhibitions. Successful applications clearly met the intent of the Mid Career Fellowships to support a growth of the artist’s practice and/or increased profile rather than the creation of new body of work.

Jo Darbyshire     $25,000
Ms Darbyshire will develop a catalogue for two solo exhibitions; the first in association with Johnston Gallery in March 2009 and the second at Summit Fine Art in Calgary, Canada. Ms Darbyshire will also use the opportunity to build upon and develop contacts made in Europe and Canada in 2007.

Brad Rimmer    $25,000
The applicant will produce a major photographic publication to be launched at FotoFreo 2010, with a major essay by the distinguished photography curator, Susan Bright.

Alwin Reamillo    $25,000
Mr Reamillo will produce a major monograph documenting the artist’s work over two decades and the development of a website and virtual gallery.  Mr Reamillo participated in the 1995 Venice Biennale, has had numerous overseas exhibitions and is a 2003 National Sculpture Prize finalist.

Tanija and Graham Carr  $25,000
The applicants intend to develop their practice by creating bronze castings and incorporating these into leather forms. Tanija and Graham Carr have a significant international following, having participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions in the USA, Hong Kong, Seoul, Canberra, Darwin and Perth.