{"id":74329,"date":"2021-02-13T04:55:40","date_gmt":"2021-02-12T17:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballarat\/?p=74329"},"modified":"2021-02-04T12:33:50","modified_gmt":"2021-02-04T01:33:50","slug":"freshening-up-backspace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballarat\/news\/freshening-up-backspace\/","title":{"rendered":"Freshening up Backspace"},"content":{"rendered":"

CALLING all regional artists of all types! The Art Gallery of Ballarat have opened applications for the chance to exhibit in its Backspace program.<\/p>\n

The initiative seeks to provide an emerging artist at the beginning of their career an opportunity to exhibit in a professional gallery along with all necessary support.<\/p>\n

Art Gallery of Ballarat\u2019s director Louise Tegart said the exhibition space presents a vibrant program which showcase contemporary art, craft and design and celebrates the region\u2019s talent.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re providing support within a professionally managed gallery so you\u2019ve got a team of professionals to provide the selection of works, installation, marketing support to support the artist to get the best result for the exhibition,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s really for artists who want to take that next step.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom the last time that we did the call out when Backspace was still in the old space and part of our intention was about providing a higher level of visibility for artists.\u201d<\/p>\n

Currently taking submissions for 2021 and 2022 exhibition slots, Ms Tegart said while there are criteria to consider when applying, they primarily hoping to showcase exciting and bold works.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe criteria that we use when looking at the proposals includes where the artist is in their career, the quality of the work, the spread of exhibitions throughout the year and whether someone is wanting to tie in with a particular external event,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt doesn\u2019t have to painting or drawings, we\u2019re open to any media and encourage people to be imaginative and have a go.\u201d<\/p>\n

In conjunction with the city\u2019s other two creative initiatives, Unicorn Lane and Art Space, Ms Tegart said it\u2019s important to the Gallery that creativity from the region is celebrated and emerging artists are encouraged.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat we\u2019ve done over the last couple of months is worked closely with the Arts and Culture unit at council to make sure that there\u2019s clear pathways for artists,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t want to just be bringing in work from outside Ballarat into the gallery, we want to be helping sustain artists and creatives within Ballarat.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is unusual for regional galleries to have this community space but it\u2019s a really important thing to us to provide those key pathways and professional development for artists as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

To submit a proposal before the closing date of 14 March, complete with images, visit artgalleryofballarat.com.au<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

CALLING all regional artists of all types! The Art Gallery of Ballarat have opened applications for the chance to exhibit in its Backspace program. The initiative seeks to provide an emerging artist at the beginning of their career an opportunity to exhibit in a professional gallery along with all necessary support. Art Gallery of Ballarat\u2019s […]<\/p>\n

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