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Selling the Sizzle

Debbie Symons — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:01:33 +0000

February 28, 2012 8:00 am to 4:00 pm 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

A SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNICATIONS MASTERCLASS

Engaging the public on climate change, inspiring employees on corporate responsibility, generating buzaz around sustainability; this masterclass will have something for everyone.

Whether your aim is to raise awareness or inspire action, our wealth of experience and our high energy, hands-on, creative approach will ensure you feel inspired, confident and better equipped to effectively communicate sustainability.

NAB, Level 15, 255 George Street, Sydney

SPEAKERS:

Lucy Shea (Futerra), Ben Peacock, Matt Perry and Scott Matyus-Flynn (Republic of Everyone) are keynote speakers on both days and will be facilitating workshop sessions.

More Information http://www.republicofeveryone.com/events/

The Art and Politics of Culture Jamming

Debbie Symons — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:51:10 +0000

February 12, 2012 11:00 am to 1:00 pm 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

What is culture jamming, and how does it differ from other forms of political protest, social activism and street art?

Contemporary social protest takes many forms. Activists make use of new media technologies and sometimes engage in risky activities. Culture jamming is a form of activism that involves subversively altering media or advertising messages, usually to cast a critical spotlight on the activities of governments, corporations or individuals. It can take place in physical spaces or virtual realms: some activists amend billboards, others hijack websites.

In Culture Jammers, photographer Dean Sewell captured the activities of a small group of culture jammers in Sydney between 2003 and 2007. The group – which comprised three to six people calling themselves ‘The Lonely Station’ after a line from a Midnight Oil song – were perhaps the city’s most audacious culture jammers. They scaled silos, highway billboards and buildings to rework images and draw public attention to social justice and environmental issues, including the Iraq War, woodchipping and the plight of refugees.

This forum presents an impressive line-up of guest speakers who will discuss the intentions, tactics, incidents, aesthetics and recent history of culture jamming in Sydney.

Museum of Sydney
Sunday 12 February
11.00am — 1.00pm

More information http://www.hht.net.au/whats_on/event/lectures/the_art_and_politics_of_culture_jamming

Changemakers Art Exhibition and Prize – $3,000 prize

Katie Carroll — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:17:29 +0000

Example artwork for the Changemakers Exhibition and Prize

As part of upcoming Australian Social Changemakers’ Festival (#fest4change), ASIX (the Australian Social Innovation eXchange) is inviting social changemakers to enter an artwork to the Changemakers Exhibition and Prize and be in the running for the $3,000 acquisitive prize.

Art has always had the power to make a difference – to change the way we look at things, the way we feel about things and indeed, the things we consider at all. And historically, art has played a central role in defining society and bringing about positive change.

This is a unique opportunity for you to promote your cause in a playful and interactive way, and be in the running for the $3,000 acquisitive prize.
So enter here today, visit our website for detail including conditions of entry or email curator Dr Tim Gregory at tim@asix.org.au for more details.

Future Nostalgia

Debbie Symons — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:05:09 +0000

December 7, 2011 3:00 am to December 28, 2011 4:00 am

Art and science overlap in Tracy Sarroff's works. Using a range of media she explores ecology, science fiction and science fact, what prevails is an interest in the creative boundaries of reality and imagination.

Transgenics, biotechnology, botanical illustration and microscopy have been some major themes fuelling her explorations to date.

For more information visit: www.tracysarroff.com or http://artpost.marrickville.nsw.gov.au/node/124

Chrissie Cotter Gallery

Pidcock St, Camperdown, NSW 2050

Artist Talk: Sunday 17 December 2011 Time: 2:00pm