January News
Last Updated on Thursday, 29 March 2012 11:41 Written by admin Friday, 7 January 2011 04:15
| Hello and happy January! Now that the excess of Christmas and New Year is behind us, it’s time to get back to the things that make us tick. In our case that means exciting new artists, funding deadlines, and printing specials! Read on…Summer Special!
There are only 3 weeks left of our amazing summer special, 40% off full priced prints on Ilford Smooth Pearl. Make a booking to take advantage of this once off offer, prices will be back to normal on February 1st. You can check out the price list here. The Rae & Bennett Award! Congratulations to Danielle Hakim, winner of the inaugural Rae & Bennett award for excellence in contemporary practice, in the RMIT Fine Art Photography graduate exhibition. We were immediately struck by Danielle’s work, her ideas are very cleverly executed and we encourage you all to see the show in person! It’s currently on at 45 Downstairs until the 18th of December. Danielle’s prize consists of a voucher for printing at Rae & Bennett to the value of $250. We’ll keep you posted! |
Clare, Danielle and Victoria at the RMIT Fine Art Photography Graduate exhibition at 45 Downstairs, in front of Dani's work, Sell Out 2010 Inkjet print 180.5 x 112 cm.
| In other news… |
Kings ARI are currently accepting proposals for their July – December 2011 program. Have a look at the proposals page for more info. Be quick! The deadline is January 29th.
Next Wave, the brilliant arts festival for emerging artists, is currently seeking applications for their Kickstart program. Kickstart provides professional and creative development of a project over a year in the lead up to the festival, and is invaluable for artists who have large scale or complex projects. Check it out at Next Wave HQ. Be super quick! Applications close on the 17th of January.
It’s a little way off, but Arts Victoria’s funding deadline for the first round in 2011 is the 1st of March. There’s nothing worse than scrambling to the mailbox on the last day, so be ahead of the game by heading here pronto.
Also a little way off, but worth keeping in mind, is Australia Council’s ArtStart program, designed to give funding to emerging artists to establish their professional careers. The closing date for round one is the 2nd of March, 2011.
Have you seen the latest issue of Photofile? Check out our ad on page 78! Also worth reading are the reviews of “Pictures by Women” currently on at MoMA, New York, and “Up Close”, the Carol Jerrems show held recently at Heide.
Till next time,
Clare & Victoria
Learn MoreSummer Specials!
Last Updated on Thursday, 29 March 2012 11:42 Written by admin Wednesday, 10 November 2010 01:50
| What a hectic few months it’s been! We’ve been printing up a storm, out doing our own record for the largest print made to date (2 meters long!), we’ve churned through paper & ink like there’s no tomorrow, and we’ve seen amazing work by some of Melbourne’s most exciting artists.As we gear up for Summer, Christmas, and holidays (!), we’d like to offer a little incentive to those looking for a unique present idea for loved ones.
Summer Special Offer: Over the warmer months (November – January) come into Rae & Bennett to enjoy a massive 40% off printing on Ilford Smooth Pearl!** ISP is a great all-rounder paper, it’s lustre surface is lovely for those luminous images you’ve had tucked away. Why not print a few for family & friends this Christmas? Make a booking to take advantage of this once only special offer. From February 1st prices will be back to normal. To download the price list please visit raeandbennett.com.au To book a time for printing, please email hello@raeandbennett.com.au, or call ** Some conditions apply. Send us an email for more information. |
Hannah Raisin at The West Wing
Last Updated on Saturday, 23 April 2011 02:55 Written by admin Thursday, 14 October 2010 09:31
| Come down to The West Wing in Melbourne Central this friday for Hannah Raisin’s new work Frigid Ego. Hannah has recently been printing with Rae & Bennett, and we’re very excited to see her new work installed! Friday 15th October 2010 6-8pm Hope to see you there. |
Image courtesy of Hannah Raisin
