[artbooks] Fw: Focus on Artists Books at Artspace Mackay

The Australian Artists Books Forum

9am - 3.30pm
Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th February 2008
Mackay Entertainment Centre
Mackay, Queensland, Australia 

A 2-day weekend event bringing together artists, curators, academics, 
students and collectors of artists' books.

For anyone interested in the book arts this is Australia's primary event. 
The conference will look at the historical development of artists' books 
and the exciting new developments in the field.

You will enjoy the lively panel discussions, the presentations of keynote 
and conference papers and of course talks by experienced and well known 
artists. With over a dozen speakers and presenters from  all over the 
country, this conference will have something to interest everyone in the 
book arts. 

During the conference, visiting artists will have the opportunity to 
showcase their work to fellow delegates giving everyone an opportunity to 
see and display some unique and interesting work.

The Australian Artists' Books Forum at Artspace Mackay attracts people 
from all across the country, so register early to ensure your place.

Speakers and Presenters:

Michael Desmond, Curator, National Portrait Gallery, Canberra
Patrick Pound, artist and PHD student
David Sequira, artist and PHD student
Michael Wardell, Director, Artspace Mackay
Tim Mosely, artist and Lecturer, Southern Cross University
Doug Spowart, artist and PHD student
Marian Macken, artist, Masters student and tutor, University of 
Technology, Sydney
Victoria Cooper, artist and PHD student
Glen Skien artist and Masters student
Clyde McGill, artist
Dianne Fogwell, artist
Caren Florence, artist and publisher, Ampersand Duck
Julie Barrett, artist and gallery owner, Barrett Galleries, Alstonville, 
NSW

Conference Fee: $198.00 / Concession $132 (inc. GST) morning tea, lunch 
and afternoon tea provided

Getting to Mackay:
Mackay receives direct flights from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, 
Gladstone, Rockhampton, Townsville and Cairns. 

Regular flights are available from:
Jetstar:                http://www.jetstar.com.au
QANTAS:          http://www.qantas.com.au
Virgin Blue:       http://www.virginblue.com.au
Tiger Airways: http://www.tigerairways.com (Melbourne - Mackay)

Concessions are available to:
Members of the Print Council of Australia 
Flying Arts Inc
Friends of the Mackay City Library
Friends of the Mackay Entertainment Centre
Friends of the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
Friends of Greenmount Homestead
Printbank Mackay
Tertiary students and concession card holders

For further information about the conference and associated masterclasses 
contact Artspace Mackay 
Tel: 07 4957 1722
Email: artspace at mackay.qld.gov.au
Website: http://www.artspacemackay.com.au




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