New Wave: Emerging artists, writers & curators
New Wave Emerging offers a range of programs and events, including workshops, for emerging artists, writers and curators.
Catherine or Kate | Duel (2010) | Performance Documentation | The artists trained for 3 month in the sport of fencing and partook in a live fencing duel. The winner of the bout gained naming rights to the collaboration for one year. Catherine Sagin won the bout and from August 2010 – August 2011 the duo’s collaborative works were credited under her name | Image courtesy of the artists
Fashion designer Paul Hunt leading a workshop as part of the New Wave Emerging.
New Wave offers a range of events that explore contemporary art and ideas, for tertiary students and emerging artists, writers and curators. Keep up to date with local, national and international arts issues through exhibition previews, forums, artist talks, and other events that explore the Gallery's Collection and current exhibitions.
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To register your interest in New Wave for emerging artists, writers and curators to receive updates on upcoming programs, events and opportunities at the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art email us at new.wave@qagoma.qld.gov.au.
The Gallery also develops a range of programs and events for teenagers – New Wave: Teens.
Upcoming Programs
Critical session
2.00pm Saturday 16 June 2012
The experience and advice provided by exhibiting artists is invaluable for emerging practitioners.
In conjunction with 'Contemporary Australia: Women', join exhibiting artist Natalya Hughes as she shares the development of her work, The After Party 2012. Spaces are limited. Bookings required, email new.wave@qagoma.qld.gov.au.
News
Melville Haysom Memorial Art Scholarship 2012
WINNER ANNOUNCED
Designed to promote, encourage and advance the development of visual arts in Queensland, the Melville Haysom Memorial Art Scholarship is offered to artists and art students aged 25 years or under. We are pleased to announce that the 2012 Melville Haysom Memorial Art Scholarship has been awarded to 'Catherine or Kate'. A duo comprised of artists Catherine Sagin and Kate Woodcroft. Together these artists submitted an outstanding proposal so keep an eye on this page for further information about 'Catherine or Kate's' Melville Haysom Memorial Art Scholarship project for 2012.
Past Melville Haysom Scholar
Past Melville Haysom Scholar, Natalya Hughes, is currently exhibiting her work in 'Contemporary Australia: Women' on display at GOMA until 22 July 2012.
Past programs
February 2012
The Fashion of drawing: Drawing session with fashion designer Paul Hunt
Just as costume inspired Henri Matisse's work, drawing continues to be integral to contemporary fashion design. Emerging artists and designers were invited to a special after-hours event, combining a tour of 'Matisse: Drawing Life' and a drawing workshop program led by fashion designer and couturier, Paul Hunt.
December 2011
GOMA Turns 5 celebrations
New Wave Emerging artist talk and presentation with Tim Woodward
Emerging artists, writers and curators were invited to join Tim Woodward, local emerging artist and recipient of the 2011 Melville Haysom Memorial Art Scholarship, as he shared the results of his art project.
