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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333333'><img width=650
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<p style='margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:36.0pt;margin-left:0cm'><font size=2
color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;
color:#333333'>20 May 2008</span></font></p>
<h2><em><b><i><font size=5 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:
18.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333333'>Selling Yarns 2: Innovation for sustainability</span></font></i></b></em></h2>
<h3><b><font size=4 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:13.5pt;
font-family:Arial;color:#333333'><a
href="http://craftaustralia.cmail3.com/l/415153/j4ilndi/www.sellingyarns.com">www.sellingyarns.com</a></span></font></b></h3>
<p><font size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;
font-family:Arial;color:#333333'>Presented by The </span></font><font size=2
color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;
color:#333333'>Australian</span></font><font size=2 color="#333333"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333333'> </span></font><font
size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333333'>National</span></font><font size=2 color="#333333"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333333'> </span></font><font
size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333333'>University</span></font><font size=2 color="#333333"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333333'>,
Craft </span></font><font size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333333'>Australia</span></font><font
size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333333'> and the </span></font><font size=2 color="#333333"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333333'>National</span></font><font
size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333333'> </span></font><font size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333333'>Museum</span></font><font
size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333333'> of </span></font><font size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333333'>Australia</span></font><font
size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333333'> <br>
<strong><b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>Venue:</span></font></b></strong>
</span></font><font size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:
9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333333'>National</span></font><font size=2
color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;
color:#333333'> </span></font><font size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333333'>Museum</span></font><font
size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333333'> of </span></font><font size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333333'>Australia</span></font><font
size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333333'>, </span></font><font size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333333'>Canberra</span></font><font
size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333333'> <br>
<strong><b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>When:</span></font></b></strong>
6 - 8 March, 2009</span></font></p>
<p><font size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;
font-family:Arial;color:#333333'>The conference will be held in association
with the exhibition <br>
<em><i><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>ReCoil, Change &
Exchange in Coiled Fibre Art</span></font></i></em> curated by Margie West </span></font></p>
<p><strong><b><i><font size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333333;font-style:italic'>Selling
Yarns 2: Innovation for sustainability</span></font></i></b></strong><font
size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333333'> is a conference that addresses contemporary Indigenous
craft and design practice. It draws on the outcomes of the first Selling Yarns
conference held in </span></font><font size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333333'>Darwin</span></font><font
size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333333'> in 2006 that looked specifically at contemporary
Indigenous textile practice.</span></font></p>
<p><em><i><font size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;
font-family:Arial;color:#333333'>Selling Yarns 2</span></font></i></em><font
size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333333'> builds on the previous conference by presenting success
stories that demonstrate innovation and new directions in Indigenous craft and
design practice. It will highlight the work of Indigenous makers from the south
eastern region of </span></font><font size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333333'>Australia</span></font><font
size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333333'> and parallel the directions in practice of urban
Indigenous makers with that of artists in remote communities. The conference
will be held at the </span></font><font size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333333'>National</span></font><font
size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333333'> </span></font><font size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333333'>Museum</span></font><font
size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333333'> of </span></font><font size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span
style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333333'>Australia</span></font><font
size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333333'> in March, 2009 in association with the exhibition <em><i><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>ReCoil, Change & Exchange in
Coiled Fibre Art</span></font></i></em>, curated by Margie West.</span></font></p>
<p><font size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;
font-family:Arial;color:#333333'>The aim of the conference is to demonstrate
that through cultural practice a dialogue can be had that draws all interested
parties together for the benefit of a rich and sustainable Indigenous culture.</span></font></p>
<p><strong><b><font size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:
9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333333'>A call for papers is now open</span></font></b></strong><font
size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333333'>. <a
href="http://craftaustralia.cmail3.com/l/415153/j4ilndi/www.craftaustralia.com.au/downloads/sy2.pdf">Download
the <em><i><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>Call for papers</span></font></i></em>
information sheet <span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=18
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<p style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=2 color="#333333"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333333'>Topics
of interest include:</span></font></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333'><font size=2 color="#333333"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial'>Design and
manufacture, engaging with industry </span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333'><font size=2 color="#333333"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial'>Innovation for
social and cultural sustainability </span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333'><font size=2 color="#333333"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial'>Mentoring
between communities </span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333'><font size=2 color="#333333"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial'>The impact of
government policies on sustainability </span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333'><font size=2 color="#333333"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial'>The internet
and the global market for Indigenous craft and design</span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333'><font size=2 color="#333333"
face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial'>Tourism and
museums as a driver for innovative practice</span></font></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><b><font size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:
9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333333'>Papers:</span></font></b></strong><font
size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333333'> We invite Indigenous and non-Indigenous practitioners,
researchers, academics, buyers, collectors, curators, business and arts
advisors to respond with a 300 word abstract addressing the conference themes.</span></font></p>
<p><strong><b><font size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:
9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:#333333'>Workshops:</span></font></b></strong><font
size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:
Arial;color:#333333'> We invite proposals to run workshops to build skills,
increase awareness and appreciation, share information and develop
understandings of new developments and sustainable practices.</span></font></p>
<blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'>
<p><font size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;
font-family:Arial;color:#333333'>Email 300 word abstracts to <a
href="mailto:papers@sellingyarns.com">papers@sellingyarns.com</a> <br>
For enquiries, contact Louise Hamby on (02) 6125 8986 or Andy
Greenslade on 0412 774 343</span></font></p>
<p><font size=2 color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;
font-family:Arial;color:#333333'>Email workshop proposals to <a
href="mailto:workshops@sellingyarns.com">workshops@sellingyarns.com</a> <br>
For enquiries, contact Valerie Kirk on (02) 6125 5833 or Adam
Blackshaw on (02) 6208 5230</span></font></p>
</blockquote>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333'><strong><b><font size=2
color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial'>Deadline</span></font></b></strong><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial'> for
abstracts and workshop proposals: </span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial'>1 July,
2008</span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333'><strong><b><font size=2
color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial'>Notification</span></font></b></strong><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial'> of
acceptance: </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
9.5pt;font-family:Arial'>1 August, 2008</span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333'><strong><b><font size=2
color="#333333" face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial'>Deadline</span></font></b></strong><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial'> for
biography (on acceptance): </span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial'>1
September, 2008</span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:#333333'><strong><b><font size=2
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size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial'> for
full papers: </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
9.5pt;font-family:Arial'>15 January, 2009</span></font></li>
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