Printmakers from Cairns, Equatorial Queensland
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Portable etching press 10 Replies
Hi I was just wondering if anyone had or had tried a portable etching press? There are a few around that say they are designed for workshops. I just wondered if they were any good?Thank youContinue
Started by Gabriel Smith. Last reply by Gabriel Smith May 8.
Body Ink Art - Opinions? 3 Replies
Anyone at InK Masters have opinions on tattoo art?Continue
Started by Cooktown Art. Last reply by suzanne shelley Feb 25.
Portable etching presses
Elizabeth Hunter used a portable etching press in her series of workshops with Douglas Arts Base. It printed small images up to A4 (I think) and everyone was very happy with the results.Some of the class are keen to continue.Continue
Started by Judith Anne Corrighan Feb 5.
The Artful Voyages of Billy Missi - A Tribute to John William McFarlane Misi (Pal’n) 1970 – 2012
A Tribute to John William McFarlane Misi (Pal’n) 1970 – 2012Theo Tremblay / Fellow Printmaker Billy Missi, renowned Zenadh Kes (Torres Strait Islander) visual artist and printmaker tragically died on December 22 after battling with chronic…Continue
Started by Laurel McKenzie Jan 14.
Announcing exciting new Inkmasters member project - INSIDE / OUT : mapping spiritual journeys
Inkmasters is pleased to announce an exciting new member project. INSIDE / OUT : mapping spiritual journeys. 'INSIDE / OUT : mapping spiritual journeys is a print portfolio by Aboriginal, Islander and non-Indigenous artists - mapping the long…Continue
Started by Laurel McKenzie Nov 28, 2012.
Breaking News! Circa 1907 exhibition 2013
The c.1907 Committee met to consider submissions for the use of c1907 for January – June 2013 They have advised that our application was successful.Dates are likely to be: 18/06/13 to 30/06/13, with the possibility of a longer time frame, extending…Continue
Started by Laurel McKenzie Sep 24, 2012.
FOLLOW INKFEST ON FACEBOOK - link here
INKMASTERS Inkfest is now at https://www.facebook.com/InkMastersCairns …Continue
Started by Margaret Genever May 14, 2012.
Tips for the Frugal Printer 2 Replies
SAVE ON OIL and INK Theo's Tip - Don't throw out that cooking OIL. Strain it in and use it for cleaning up oil-based ink. I strain 20 litres at a time, given to me in drums by the local restaurant. Not only am I doing them a favour, I am saving me…Continue
Started by Margaret Genever. Last reply by Margaret Genever Sep 5, 2011.
PRINT PROTOCOL FOR INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
Print Protocol - service to the indigenous print community At the Arts Queensland Cairns meeting of Arts Centres in the far north in 2011, the need for a print protocol for the many new printmakers working both in urban and remote communities was…Continue
Started by Margaret Genever Aug 18, 2011.
EVENTS
Congratulations to Glen Mackie and Teho Ropeyarn who have been short listed for the prestigious Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award - Works on Paper section. Both artists entered vinylcut prints measuring close to 2 metres in length. Works will be on exhibition at Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory, Darwin, 9 Aug - 10 Nov 2013
EXHIBITIONS | MEMBERS
28 June - 17 July | Offshoots V: Superfruit | Julie McEnerny | Tanks Art Centre | Launch Fri 28 June 6pm - all welcome
Mar 22 - May 21 | Body languages | Margaret Genever & Laurel McKenzie | Art Room @ Vivo | 49 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove
7am - 10pm daily
EXHIBITIONS - OTHER
21 Apr - 2 Jun | Nest | PressNorth Printmakers - Sandy Fisher, Jo Lankester, Hannah Murray, Gabriel Smith, and Rhonda Stevens | Brush & Press Studio @ Artisans on Flinders, 345 Flinders St, Townsville
31 May - 7 July | Energies and Crossings | Sandi Hook | Umbrella Studio | 482 Flinders Street Townsville
Blog Posts
Animating Spaces 2014 - Artslink
Posted by Margaret Genever on May 13, 2013 at 19:39
Telstra Art Awards - Glen Mackie and Teho Ropeyarn
Posted by Margaret Genever on May 13, 2013 at 8:22
MUSEUM & GALLERY SERVICES QLD NEWS
Posted by Margaret Genever on May 2, 2013 at 13:43
Queensland Regional Art Awards 2013 - enter before 5pm Monday 22 July 2013
Posted by Laurel McKenzie on April 26, 2013 at 17:32
Silkcut Awards - Closing date Monday 3 June 2013
Posted by Laurel McKenzie on April 26, 2013 at 17:29
Freemantle Art Centre Print Award - Apply before 5pm 7 June 2013
Posted by Laurel McKenzie on April 26, 2013 at 17:26
Exhibition proposals are welcome at Gallery 48, Townsville
Posted by Laurel McKenzie on April 26, 2013 at 17:14
Aberystwyth Residency Opportunity
Posted by Laurel McKenzie on April 26, 2013 at 17:00
15-16 Aug 2013, UflaUpla: National Indigenous Textiles Forum
Posted by Laurel McKenzie on April 24, 2013 at 16:00
Pacific Rim International Print Exhibition - entries due 22 July 2013
Posted by Laurel McKenzie on April 11, 2013 at 9:09
National Cultural Policy Now Available
Posted by Margaret Genever on April 11, 2013 at 8:46
Hutchins Art Prize - Works on Paper - Entries close 5 pm Friday 14 June 2013
Posted by Laurel McKenzie on April 10, 2013 at 17:20
Residencies for new work or research in Sam Rit, rural Thailand
Posted by Laurel McKenzie on April 9, 2013 at 18:00
Call for Works -James Cook University (JCU) Artist’s Showcase Scheme - by 24 May 2013
Posted by Laurel McKenzie on April 6, 2013 at 16:01
monoprinting and papermaking at ARTescape, 22- 26 July
Posted by Laurel McKenzie on April 6, 2013 at 15:58
JOIN THE FLYING ARTS FAMILY IN 2013
Posted by Margaret Genever on March 30, 2013 at 13:27
Money for Visual Artists - NAVA publication
Posted by Margaret Genever on March 28, 2013 at 8:40
Residencies in Venice - 20 April 2015
Posted by Margaret Genever on March 28, 2013 at 8:30
Visual Artists Benevolent Fund - up to 31 Dec
Posted by Margaret Genever on March 28, 2013 at 8:30
Photogravure printmaking workshop, with Silvi Glattauer at Baldessin Studio, Vic. - 25 & 26 May 2013
Posted by Laurel McKenzie on March 26, 2013 at 14:00
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Inkmasters Cairns Inc was founded in 2011 to further the interests of its members and the discipline of printmaking, through mounting regular exhibitions and participating in national and international print exchanges. Cairns is emerging as a printmaking centre of excellence and local members include both mainstream and indigenous printmakers.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to printmakers and print lovers, collectors and supporters everywhere. Web only (associate) members have access to the webpage. Full (financial) membership offers all the benefits below:
- Print workshops in a range of mediums
- Entry to our national exhibitions at reduced price
- Participation in Members only exhibitions
- Distribution of your prints through our patrons network
- Participation in Inkmaster print events such as Inkfest
- Participation in national and international print exchanges
- Group membership of Arts Organizations
- Up to date information about the local, regional, national and international print world on the website, including grants, residencies, employment, and other training opportunities
- A print discussion forum
- Opportunity to display works on the webpage
Full membership fee is $30 annually, $20 concession.
Associate membership (Web only membership) is free.
To join as a full member with all the benefits listed above please download Membership Form and snail or email.
Membership-Form-Inkmasters-Cairns_2012.docx
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Committee meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 4.30pm at Canopy Artspace. All members are cordially invited to attend.
Inkmasters Cairns Inc
PO Box 7792
ABN 42 022 879 359
Incorporation No.
QLD IA39029
Member of Arts Nexus
Member of NAVA
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