ARTalk Philosophy Cafe - Apr 2011

The Negativity Bin

Book launch and works on paper exhibition

The SWICH Contemporary Art Space is pleased to announce that we are hosting 'The Negativity Bin', a joint launch of works on paper by Ipswich artist Jodie Weller and Woodend poet, B.R. Dionysius’s latest chapbook, 'The Negativity Bin'.

'The Negativity Bin' is a single, 40 page poem, written by Brett Dionysius who currently works in the English department at Ipswich Grammar School, that follows a series of unemployed/underemployed characters involved in compulsory job search training under the Howard government in the late 1990s. The book’s title, “The Negativity Bin” refers to a shoddy psychological method employed by Job Search providers where participants were asked to dump their negative feelings and words into a square or ‘bin’ drawn onto a whiteboard.

Jodie Weller, who also teaches art at the Ipswich Grammar School, is exhibiting her works on paper, drawings and lino reliefs, forms a series of work based on real female characters. Some are historical and iconic, some tragic and some are influenced by Jodie’s own experiences.

Exhibition dates

Tuesday 22 March to Saturday 9 April, 2011

Gallery hours are

Tue-Fri 9am-4pm and Saturday 9am-2pm.

Website: www.theswichcas.com.au

Email: theswich.info@bigpond.com

Tel: 

07 3281 9192

ARTalk Philosophy Cafe - Mar 2011

NEW EXHIBITION OPENS TODAY AT THE SWICH - COHESION: visual artists from the Ipswich Contemporary Arts Network

The SWICH Contemporary Art Space presents:

COHESION - an exhibition of photography, painting, mixed media, millinery, installation and film.

Featuring eight visual artists from the Ipswich Contemporary Arts Network (ICAN):

Wade Tuck
Bonnie Hislop
LeAnne Vincent
Allan Saunderson
Donna Dobbs
Laura Phillips
Todd Manion
Gavin Lewis

Starts: Tuesday 15 February
Finishes: Saturday 19 March 2011

Opening hours:

Tuesday - Friday 9am-4pm and Saturday 9am-2pm.

ART for Ipswich - Flood Appeal Charity Art Auction - Saturday 12 February 2011

You are warmly invited to attend ART for Ipswich Flood Appeal Art Auction at the SWICH Contemporary Art Space on Saturday 12 February, 2011.  All the artworks have been donated by artists in the Ipswich region, Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast including Deb Mostert with her portrait of ABC radio personality Madonna King, Raoul Slater (renowned wildlife photographer), Rod Hammond, Andrew Spark, Donna Davis, Sally Picker, Charmaine Davis and Gary Abkin.

We are pleased to announce that Les Thornton from Professionals Thornton Real Estate Ipswich is donating his time and expertise to be our Auctioneer for the evening. Live musical entertainment will be provided prior to the start of the auction and Deann’s Coffee House will be open for the duration of the auction.

All artworks are available online for viewing HERE.

The gallery will be open on the day of the auction from 9am to 2pm and will re-open at 4pm to allow bidder registration and viewing time before the auction commences at 5pm.

NOTE: If you can't attend the Live Auction we will be taking bids all week at the SWICH Contemporary Art Space, 191 Brisbane St, Ipswich, so drop in and place a bid on your favourite artwork.

HOW TO BID

AT THE AUCTION

Please register prior to the auction to receive your bidder number. Registration opens at 4pm.

BIDDING BEFORE THE AUCTION

1. Choose an artwork that you would like to bid on.

2. Decide on the maximum amount you would like to pay for that artwork.

3. Complete the bidding form and place into the bids box.

4. On Friday afternoon, 11 February 2011, you will be contacted by gallery staff to confirm your bid.

5. The highest bid placed on any artwork before the live auction starts, at 5pm on Saturday 12 February2011, will become the starting bid for that artwork.

6. If no one else bids on your artwork on the night of the live auction, yours will be the  successful bid and you will be contacted the next day to arrange payment and pickup of artwork asap (cash or credit card only).

Please note: bidding prior to the live auction does not guarantee that you will be the highest bidder. Please attend the live auction if wish to bid further.

Payment for all successful bids will need to be finalised on the night and artworks taken. PLEASE NOTE: WE ONLY ACCEPT CASH OR CREDIT CARD.

the SWICH Contemporary Art Space

191 Brisbane Street

Ipswich, Q. 4305

AUSTRALIA

Tel: 07 3281 9192

Tel (international): +61 7 3281 9192

Email: theswich.info@bigpond.com

Website: www.theswichcas.com.au

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-for-Ipswich-Charity-Art-Auction/151275188260294

ARTalk Philosophy Cafe - Feb 2011

ARTalk Philosophy Cafe - Jan 2011

HAPPY SWICHMAS

We would like to take this opportunity, as we approach the close of 2010, to sincerely thank all the artists and designers that have been involved with our gallery and other projects throughout the year as well as all the kind and wonderful people that have supported us in various ways - loaning us stuff, giving us stuff, building us stuff, washing up for us (thanks Brent), lots of hugs, coming to all of our opening night events and visiting our gallery.

We have thoroughly enjoyed meeting you all and we treasure the new friendships we have made. As always we believe that fostering connections between artists and the wider community is vital in changing perceptions of our environment and identity and we will continue to host regular opening night events and other special events to further to encourage a collaborative arts community in the Ipswich region.

We wish you and your families a very happy and safe SWICHMAS and New Year.

LeAnne & Gil

BIDDING FOR THE SALLY HARRISON PAINTING CONCLUDES 22 DECEMBER

Sally Harrison, Ipswich artist, donated a painting of Rockton House to the Ipswich Regional Arts Council for a silent auction with all proceeds going to the Ipswich Regional Arts Council.

The current bid stands at $400. Should you wish to make a further bid please visit our gallery at 191 Brisbane St, Ipswich and place your bid in the box provided at the entry. The person who bids the highest amount by 22 December will win the auction. The SWICH Contemporary Art Space will contact the winner on Thursday 23 December to arrange payment and pickup/delivery.

Our gallery hours are Tues-Fri 9am-4pm (Thurs until 7pm) and Saturday 9am-2pm.

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