Building progress

The new hub is a large commercial space with good visibility in the main street of Manjimup (close to the corner of Ipsen and Giblett Street). It is 39 metres deep, with wide street frontage and great accessibility.

The walls are currently being repaired and painted. There will be three separate spaces:

- a front display space for site holders (10 m deep)

- a middle display space primarily for consignment works (16 m deep)

- a rear space for future workshop and studio potential.

Hub patrons

Support for this social enterprise has come from two key patrons: Louis Rumenos and Paul Rumenos. Their generosity has allowed the concept to get off the ground, and get the hub established.

Become a member of the Manjimup Arts Hub 

39 Giblet St, Manjimup

The new Not for Profit Manjimup Arts Hub is calling for artists and arts lovers to join their organisation in support of this new creative adventure.

Annual membership: $60 *

There are two types of membership:

- Participating Membership
- Friend of Manjimup Arts Hub Inc

Membership is open to anyone.

* The majority of this fee goes to insurance (for the building & public liability) plus basic admin & building overheads

Selling your artwork

For those who'd like to exhibit artworks there are several options:

1. BECOME A SITE HOLDER

Site holders 'rent' a 2m x 2m display space at either:

   - $400 for 3 months

   - $660 for 6 months.

Plus 2 Roster Days per month.
5% and 10% commissions on Sales.

2. SELL ON CONSIGNMENT

   - 20% commission (for those who join the roster to 'sit' the gallery a minimum of twice per month)

  - 30% (for those who don't join the roster)

Who's who in the hub

PRESIDENT - Pam Bodsworth

VICE CHAIR - Robyn Bowles

TREASURER - Franzine Karamfiles

SECRETARY - Nicole Adams

ARTIST MANAGERS

Carol Hackett
Paula Benson
Fay Dunstan

The team have been developing the hub concept for several years. This has included extensive research of (and visits to) other NFP arts outlets in the South West including the Vancouver Arts Centre in Albany, Donnybrook Artisans, The Rabbit Hole in Bridgetown and Mitchell House in Mt Barker).

Find out more

CONTACT

Carol Hackett - Manager

0438 866 212

manjimupartshub@gmail.com

Robyn Bowles  - Consignments

robynb1905@bigpond.com

Take a tour

CONTACT

If you're interested in becoming a member, contact Carol, (details above) and one of the team will give you a guided tour of the premises. This is the best way to view the space, ask your questions and see if it's a good fit for you and your work.

Grand Opening

Currently scheduled for 9th Sept

Details TBC

Winter Warmer

FREE LUNCH & AFTERNOON TEA

Friday September 9th

Artists, artsworkers and arts organisations working in ANY and ALL artforms are invited to join members of BRAT (Blackwood River Arts Trail) and SFA (Southern Forest Arts) for a networking and industry development event.

Special guest James Boyd (of Creative Partnerships Australia) will talk about how individuals and organisations can harness the power of philanthropy to drive their dreams further (see info below).

This event will follow the BRAT AGM (see details below).  

Contacts for more details - Miranda Free 0411 045 006, Steve Goble 0407 094 359, Fiona Sinclair 0418 754 704
Book your FREE ticket here
 

Seminar topic

CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS AUSTRALIA

Business Partnerships, Foundation Grants and Donations: Building a More Sustainable Future in the Arts. 

Who is James Boyd?

James currently works for the Federal government agency Creative Partnerships Australia, coaching and mentoring arts boards, managers& independent practitioners to grow greater sustainability across the arts and cultural industries, facilitate philanthropy, corporate engagement and social investment in the arts.

He is an experienced strategic leader in the arts and cultural sector working across all art forms incorporating company management and community cultural development. Known for innovative cross-sector engagement, multiple stakeholder management and scaffolding the arts through private sector partnerships, philanthropy and social enterprise. Informed the development of arts philanthropy in Australia following US research while Executive Manager of Development for the West Australian Symphony Orchestra. Has since consulted for over 250 arts companies on sustainability and development. Has a background as a senior arts executive in performing arts and major events production and venue management.

BRAT AGM

BLACKWOOD RIVER ARTS TRAIL

FRIDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER

12.30PM

NANNUP RECREATION CENTRE

Continuing their commitment to provide members with professional development and networking opportunities, BRAT Inc. has collaborated with Southern Forest Arts and Creative Partnerships Australia to bring an afternoon brim full with arts related activities.

They will also be announcing the winner of the easel donated by Jackson's Drawing Supplies - all those that provided complete feedback at the end of BRAT2022 went in the draw.

Warren Arts Council AGM

Friday August 5th

The Warren Arts Council AGM is planned for TODAY Friday August 5th at 3pm in the side room at Tall Timbers. If you’re new to town or not so new but would like to get involved, WAC is a friendly, no pressure organisation and would appreciate your interest! Come along and enjoy the company and a complimentary cup of tea or coffee - your choice - on August 5th.

 And following a very short AGM there’ll be a bluegrass update as The Bluegrass Event IS happening again this year, long weekend in September. We need to start planning. Visiting musicians from the Eastern States will be here to entertain with concerts, also holding workshops, plus some West Aussie musos, and individuals. And of course, our local musos.

If you're interested in getting the message of the benefit of the arts out to the broader community...

CONSIDER DOING THIS SURVEY

University of WA
The UWA Good Arts Good Mental Health (GAGMH) project aims to create an arts-mental wellbeing campaign, programs and multi-sector professional development (PD) to enhance arts-mental wellbeing knowledge, policy and practice.
 

Who should take part in this consultation? 

• Members of the community (18 years and over);
• Organisations; advocacy groups; associations;
• Local, state & federal government departments.

Survey: The survey is made up of 15 questions. It asks about your views related to the arts, and your preferences related to the GAGMH campaign, programs and professional development. The survey will take 15-20 minutes to complete. 

Purpose of the GAGMH project overall:

• To improve the mental wellbeing of Australians by communicating the value of the arts as a health promotion strategy
• To build strategic and long-lasting cross sector collaboration
• To optimise understanding of the arts-mental health relationship

Need to promote your event online?

This page is to provide Manjimup and surrounding areas with information on ‘Entertainment In Manjimup and Surrounds'. It is aimed at the arts, music, theatre, live performances, festivals, food and anything else serving the Community.

The admin is Joy Hamelyn from Gatsby Skyline.

Australian Rustic Farm Art Award

Call for entries

The Gidgegannup Agricultural Society presents the inaugural Australian Rustic Farm Art Awards (ARFAA), an outdoor exhibition of sculptures on display at the Gidgegannup Agricultural Show 2022.

This heart-warming community project arose through the Worooloo bushfire disaster recovery (joint City of Swan and Shire of Mundaring).

Led by the local Agricultural Society in Gidgegannup, the art awards will encourage creative excellence within the popular genre of Farm Art (Junk Art/Assemblage) - artworks made from recycled scrap metal, broken-up machinery, timber and other farm-related materials (examples attached below).

The Rustic Farm Art Awards are open state wide as this is a really popular art form in the regions!

Contact Ellen Norrish at City of Swan for further info. Or follow the facebook page.

Collie Art Prize

You can start preparing now

Their exhibition for 2023 has just been announced.

Beginning on March 4, 2023, the eight-week CAP2023 is sure to be a hit with the creatives of Australia. Entries open Tuesday, October 11, and will close Friday, December 9. The Prize gives artists the chance to reflect on “Identity”.

CAP2023 has a prize pool of $67,500, including the much coveted first prize of $50,000 (sponsored by Collie & Districts Community Bank Branch, South32, Synergy and Coal Miners' Welfare Board).

Regional Arts WA's

Artist of the Month

You can take over RAWA's socials for a month to promote your practice

Do you have an event coming up?

Have you just finished a project you are proud of?

Or are you looking to find new fans and get your work more attention?

Consider becoming RAWA's next Artist of the Month!

Australia Council for the Arts

Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups

CLOSES SEPTEMBER 6TH

This program funds a range of activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences and communities.

Grants are available from $10,000 to $50,000. Supported activities must last no longer than two years from the proposed start date.

You can talk to power!

NATIONAL CULTURAL POLICY

If you'd like to tell the Australian Government what you think needs to happen to shape our country's cultural and creative future then send your submission to the national consultation process.

SUBMISSION CLOSE August 22ND

If you'd like Southern Forest Arts to include your concerns i our submission, please give Fiona a ring on 0418 754 704.

If you'd be interested in a submission from a collective or orgs in the Southern Forests & Valleys region, also call Fiona.

It's really important that there are many WA submissions, as our State is under-represented in the review panel.

Celebrating Local Leaders

Did you see our write up about young Manjimup film-maker in last month's Arts Upbeat?

We'll be sharing updates on the progress of her film 'Paradise Valley' in coming months.

If you know an artist or arts org (in any artform) who you'd like to celebrate...please let us know.

For us to increase public value of art and artists it's important that we blow the trumpet for our sector.