ARTSOURCE

Discover the stories behind TRIBUTE — this year’s City of Joondalup collection exhibition. Join artist Tarryn Gill in conversation with Curator Tim Carter as they explore the memories, creative process and personal connections behind Gill’s newly commissioned artwork for the City of Joondalup Permanent Art Collection. Inspired by Gill’s upbringing in Joondalup and her connection to the West Coast Calisthenics Club, the work reflects on themes of girlhood, community, sport and belonging. 🗓 Saturday 16 May 2026 ⏰ 10:30am–11:30am 📍 Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery, 102 Boas Avenue, Joondalup 🎟 Free (registration required) ToRegister here: .au/event/in-conversation-with-tarryn-gill-tribute @city_of_joondalup @tarryngill

Congratulations to member Kelsey Ashe @worldofashe !! Announced as a finalist this week in the @hadleysartprize ; a major national landscape award, in Tasmania with a $100,000 acquisitive main prize and just 27 finalists. ‘The selected work, Bunuru Nocture, Derbal Yerrigan (High-Summer Night, Swan River), was made through layered print processes, botanical and earth pigments and long observation of ‘place’ at night. It’s a work that shifts with light — holding something of the magic of the land that you can feel down by the river as summer twilight descends over the glowing limestone cliffs of Blackwall Reach.  Fremantle locals also might recognise that lone She-Oak tree which grows on Jenalup beach neat Point Walter.’ The Hadley’s Art Prize exhibition runs from 1 August - 23 August 2026 in Hobart. Congratulations to all the finalists.   #hadleysartprize #landscapepainting #waartist #finalist #nationalartprize

The @citystirlingwa is calling for Expressions of Interest for its 2026 Artist in Residence Program. Now in its fourth iteration the AIR program gives artists a space to explore their practice while engaging with local places and communities. - Includes residency stipend + materials allowance - Open to artists across disciplines - 20 July – 27 September 2026 (9 weeks) - Apply by 5.00pm Monday 18 May, 2026 For more information visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au/AIR Image: 2024 AIR artist Annette Peterson at Mt Flora @annettegracepeterson Photo credit: SoCo Studios #expressionofinterest #artistresidency #waartists #cityofstirling

New Artsource studio artist, @iandaniell.art opens his exhibition FATHOM tonight Thursday 7 th May at 6pm @lintonandkay Cottesloe. RSVP [email protected] #artprocess #artistinstudio #iandaniellart #waartist

Join JC, visual artist, set builder, props maker and general arts-related construction wizard for this hands-on carpentry demonstration. JC will demonstrate how to build a stretcher frame and stretch two different sizes of canvas. Participants will have the opportunity to volunteer for a variety of hands-on tasks throughout the session. Power tool safety protocols will be taught and implemented. This workshop aims to encourage artists to learn practical skills which provide autonomy and are cost-saving. This is a carpentry demonstration designed specifically for beginners, with no previous experience with tools or in workshops. It provides an inclusive and supportive environment for learning. Women and women-identifying folx are welcomed. 📅 Fri, 8 May ⏰ 10:30am – 12:30pm AWST 📍 Events Room, Ruth Faulkner Library 🖼Art Awards Entries Open - 9am Monday 1 June to 4pm Thursday 9 July. For more information and registration, visit the website via the link in bio. @belmontcouncilwa @wottperth

Dive in to the City of Belmont 2026 Art Awards Workshop Series! 🎨✨ This motivational workshop is led by Sandra Murray, a Perth based independent art curator, consultant and artist mentor. Sandra will advise artists on how and where to apply for art prizes, what to consider, the do’s and don’ts, and the benefits of entering an art prize. Hear about different ways of framing and mounting, the importance of provenance and documentation, plus practical tips. This workshop is ideal for new, emerging and mid-career artists, and will include a section on pricing your artwork, essential for all artists. 📅 Fri, 1 May ⏰ 10:30am – 12:30pm AWST 📍 Events Room, Ruth Faulkner Library 🖼Art Awards Entries Open - 9am Monday 1 June to 4pm Thursday 9 July. For more information and registration, visit the website via the link in bio. @belmontcouncilwa @sandymurrayarts

Curatorial Services Request for Quotes Experienced, and skilled curators are invited to apply to provide a quote for the provision of curatorial services of the City’s Rockingham Arts Centre 2027 Exhibition Program. @cityofrockingham @rockinghamregionalart This is an exciting opportunity to provide curatorial services to continue developing the Rockingham Arts Centre’s vibrant and diverse exhibition program. Follow the link to sign in to access the documents. Applications close: 2pm, 6 May 2026 Document Collection Method: Request for quote documents can be downloaded by visiting the City’s Rock Port portal: cityrockport.com.au. First time users of Rock Port will need to “Register” a new account to request the Quote documents. Existing users can log in with their existing Rock Port Account. When signed in, click on the “Tenders and quotations” tab and then the “View Open Tenders and Quotes” tile, and click on the link for Q25/26-86 – Rockingham Arts Centre 2027 Exhibition Program. Complete the information and click on “Submit”. The Quote documents will then be available to be downloaded immediately. #curitorial #artscentre #curatoreoi #waarts #rockinghamartscentre

‘A studio chat thing!’ No. 1 continued…Melissa Clements PART 2 The rest of the chat with Artsource member @melclmnts in her @ps.artspace studio around the corner from Artsource in Fremantle ahead of her solo exhibition ‘Saeculum’ meaning “the span of a human life” in Latin. This was filmed 2 weeks ago with paintings in progress. Opening night is next Thursday 30th April @lintonandkay Subiaco with 19 new oil painted works! Go Melissa! See previous reel to hear PART 1 of the chat. 🎥/ Qs by Kristie Rowe #astudiochatthing #melissaclements #talkingwithpainters #prometheus #artiststudio

Join us for the Creatives + Connections: Lost in Space series, created to anchor artists in physical, digital and personal space. Continue the conversation over a wholesome meal of vegetable soup and crusty bread. In this session, we will be exploring ‘studio’ space. Securing the room to meet your needs can be instrumental in maintaining a healthy and productive arts practice. Connect with key space providers, Peter Grant, CEO and Artistic Director of Artsource and Sarah Booth, Co-Director of SPACEMRKT @spacemrkt_au . Hear about their respective organisations, processes and opportunities, enabling you to secure the studio space you need. 📅 Thursday 30 April ⏰ 5.30pm – 7.00pm 📍 Stirling Leisure – Osborne Community Centre, 11 Royal St, Tuart Hill @citystirlingwa Register your place at /creatives-connections-studio-space #Creatives+Connections #artiststudio #waartists #stirlingleisurecentre

Congratulations to our members selected as @mandorlaartaward finalists! Gera Woltjer @gera_woltjer Jo Darbyshire @jodarbs Suzanne Lawson @suzannelawsonart Valerie Schoenjahn @valerie_sch.o.njahn Sioux Tempestt @siouxtempesttartist Melissa Clements @melclmnts Hiroshi Kobayashi @_h_r_s_k_ Responding to the 2026 theme, ‘What is Truth?’ Exhibition 9 - 30th May 2026 @gallery.hac #finalists #waartists #mandorlaartaward2026 #artawards

‘A studio chat thing!’ No. 1 Melissa Clements PART 1 Talking to max member @melclmnts in her @ps.artspace studio around the corner from Artsource in Fremantle ahead of her solo exhibition ‘Saeculum’ meaning “the span of a human life” in Latin. 3 weeks until opening night @lintonandkay Subiaco with 19 new oil painted works. Stay tuned for PART 2 🎥/ Qs by Kristie Rowe #astudiochatthing #melissaclements #talkingwithpainters #prometheus #artiststudio

🎨 Communications for Creatives with Bo Wong ✨Dive in to the City of Belmont 2026 Art Awards Workshop Series! Create your very own strategy and content planner for all of your marketing, including social media. We’ll use some prompts to create a clear marketing message and a series of unique touchpoints for all of your future communications. About Bo With over 20 years supporting creatives in the arts and culture sectors, Bo is highly attuned to the evolving strategic needs of creatives. Bo supports the creative community through her podcast Soul Traders, her Substack Journal Field Guide for Creatives, workshops, retreats and 1:1 mentoring. 📅 Fri, 17 Apr ⏰ 10:30am – 12:30pm AWST 📍 Events Room, Ruth Faulkner Library 🖼Art Awards Entries Open - 9am Monday 1 June to 4pm Thursday 9 July. For more information and registration, visit the website via the link in bio. @b_o_w_o_n_g @belmontcouncilwa