December 06, 2005

WORKSHOP | WORD UP : Publishing, Zines + Blogs Workshop

Adelaide Bank Festival of Arts 2006
Registrations are now open for the Artists' Week ARI 2006 Workshops
Closing date: February 3, 2006

WORD UP : Publishing, Zines + Blogs Workshop
Thursday 9 March 2006, 2pm - 5pm
State Library of SA, Lecture Theatre
The internet and 'do it yourself' publishing are providing opportunities for artists to create their own publishing outlets and channels. With an aim to support critical dialogue, reviews and discussion on contemporary Australian art - a recent surge of blogs, magazines and publications are bringing the work of emerging and younger artists to a wider public. This workshop will focus on strategies for publication for students, emerging artists and recent graduates.
Facilitated by:
Din Heagney (Vic) - artpimp blogger
Lily Hibberd (Vic) - Editor, un magazine
Ianto Ware (SA) - Writer + Zine publisher

For further information and registration details go to www.adelaidefestival.com.au or contact Lucy Guster < lguster@adelaidefestival.com.au>. Please note that applicants must indicate on the registration form whether they wish to attend one or both of the workshops.

Artists' Week 2006 is curated by Julianne Pierce and will be held at Elder Hall and other venues from March 4 - 8. The full program will be in the Visual Arts Guide available FREE from February 7 2006. To register for a copy of the Visual Arts Guide go to the Adelaide Bank Festival of Arts 2006 website. The Artists' Week 2006 Artist Run Initiative (ARI) workshops are generously assisted by the Helpmann Academy, SA School of Art and Australian Network for Art and Technology.