Aboriginal Arts Centre Internship Program 2010

The National Art School is now accepting applications for the newly developed Aboriginal Art Centre Internship program. This program is generously sponsored by Mark Tedeschi QC. The program aims to provide graduating students with an opportunity to acquire practical arts management experience and training in an active Aboriginal community art centre environment. In 2010 internships will be offered with Ikuntji Artists located near Haasts Bluff NT and Tapatjatjaka Arts located at Titjikala NT.

Recipients will be provided with transport to and from the art centre, accommodation, and stipend for the ten week period of the internship. Successful applicants are expected to take up the internship in 2010.

Eligibility
Undergraduate: Students at the conclusion of final year in either the Bachelor of Fine Arts / Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours are eligible for internships in 2010.
Postgraduate: MFA candidates may make application at any time during their candidature (successful MFA candidates will be granted study leave in order to take up the internship).

Applications
Application forms are now available from NAS Student Services.

Closing date: Please lodge applications with NAS Student Services by Friday 27th November 2009.

New books!

Curious? Click here to see what we added to the library collection during October.

Click on any title to view the details and availability of the item. If you'd like us to put something aside for you, give us a call on 9339 8620.

TRIBAL REVIVAL - NAS Ball 2009

As usual, the ball was a brilliant event. Congratulations and huge thankyous to the organisers, especially Todd Fuller.

Here's a random selection of photos which will change each time you hit refresh. You can see the whole set by following the link at the bottom of this post. Do you have photos from the ball? Email them to us at naslibrary@det.nsw.edu.au to include them here or post a link in the comments.

www.flickr.com nationalartschoollibrary's NAS Ball 2009: Tribal Revival photoset

Library hours over summer

The end of the year is fast approaching and next week will be our last on normal hours. Here's our schedule up to the beginning of the 2010 academic year:

Mon 2nd Nov – Wed 9th Dec: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Thu 10th Dec – Fri 8th Jan: CLOSED
Mon 11th Jan – Fri 15th Jan: 9.30am – 4.30pm (Summer School)
Mon 18th Jan – Fri 26th Feb: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Bear in mind that this is only a guide. We may need to close at other times depending on staffing. Keep an eye on the front door signs and if you're making a special trip, call us on 9339 8620 to check if we're open first.

Enjoy the summer!

Library Stairwell Gallery

The Library Stairwell Gallery is calling for exhibition proposals for Semester 1, 2010.

Current Second, Third year and Hons. students are all eligible to apply for a show in Semester 1, 2009. Don’t miss out on your chance for an exhibition while still at art school.


Proposals packages are available from the Library front desk.


Deadline has been extended to 12 noon this Thursday (22 October) .


Any questions? See Elizabeth.

MCA workshop for emerging curators

Are you interested in curating exhibitions? The MCA will be hosting an event aimed at emerging curators on Saturday 10 October, 2.30 – 4.00pm.
Jeff Khan, curator of Primavera 2009 and Artistic Director of Melbourne's Next Wave Festival, and MCA curator Glenn Barkley will be on hand to provide guidance for emerging curators by discussing their own careers. Come with your questions ready!

When: Saturday 10 October, 2.30 – 4.00pm
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney
Cost: $30/$25 MCA Members & Concessions
Bookings Essential: education@mca.com.au or 02 9245 2484

Further information available Museum of Contemporary Art website.

JSTOR reactivation time

Do you have a JSTOR account?

You will need to reactivate it soon because JSTOR periodically changes our access authorisation. This will only happen about once a year and it's very easy.

Simply open the JSTOR link from one of the library computers upstairs and login from that screen. If you haven't used JSTOR before, follow the instructions on the noticeboard to register.

Let us know if you need any assistance!

Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarships 2010

Now open!! The Marten Bequest Travelling Scolarships for 2010.

3 scholarships of $25 000 each are available in the Painting category. Two year scholarships are awarded for study, maintenance and travel either in Australia or overseas. To be eligible you must have been born in Australia and be aged 21 - 35 at the closing date of entries.

Full details and entry forms are available online: Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarships 2010

Entries close 30 October 2009.