26.11.11

'Species' Bend Arts Group Exhibition - Opening Night!


Last night I attended the opening for 'Species' - the very first Bend Arts group exhibition! It was amazing to stroll around, relax and view the artworks on display. I feel extremely proud to have my art pieces exhibited amongst such strong and unique talent! A huge thanks to Hugh Waller, who has been such a key contributor, working hard behind-the-scenes to make it all possible and to every single artist, who of course without their art, the exhibition would not exist!

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(Photographs #1 & #2 - Me & my artworks in the exhibition)
  





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Rhayven Jane

25.11.11

'Chaotic Contradictions' - My Post On Flare Magazine's Blog!

I was lucky enough to have my submission published on Flare Magazine's blog!  

Visit:  
http://flareblog.tumblr.com/post/13148299621/chaotic-contradictions 
to read! (Words and photography by Rhayven Jane!)

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Rhayven Jane

My Bend Arts Poster/Flyer Design!

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20.11.11

My TrailerParkProductions Logo Design!

 My design work for the TrailerParkProductions logo!
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Rhayven Jane

14.11.11

'Species' - Group Exhibition by Bend Arts Members!



Evolving group exhibition by Bend arts members

I will be contributing artworks to this exhibition, as a proud Bend Arts member!

Although there is no theme for this, our first Bend arts exhibition, the concept is for an evolving/organic exhibition. The idea is that we start with a selection of work, artists are invited to change the work on a fairly regular basis, i.e. remove work and add a new piece or, an artist may choose not put work in at the exhibitions start but include a piece later and so on.  Artists can also add to or change their work during the opening to make it, the opening, even more interesting.


Exhibition dates: Thursday Nov. 24 - Saturday Dec. 31
Location: Allan's Walk Shop 6 (Allan's Walk art space)
Open: 10:00 - 5:00 Thursday, Friday 10:00 -2:00 Saturday

Submission date: no later than Friday, Nov. 18.
Delivery date: Between 4:00 - 5:00pm Monday Nov. 21
or between 11:00am - 1:00pm Tuesday Nov. 22
Set up: Tuesday Nov. 22 / Wednesday Nov. 23


Opening Night: Friday Nov. 25 6:00pm


Collection of artworks: Between 10:00 - 2:00 Saturday Dec. 31

For further information and/or to apply:
http://www.bendarts.hughwallerart.com/Species/species.html


Exhibition concept and graphic by Bend arts member: Richard Atkens. With thanks to the City of Greater Bendigo. Also, a huge thank you to Hugh Waller for organizing this exhibition and being such a key part to the success of Bend Arts!

Rhayven Jane

My Contribution @ the A2D Mural: Paste Up Party!

Recently, I got the opportunity to be a participant of a 'Paste Up Party' in Chancery Lane - just outside El Gordo Cafe & Art Space - to create a mural of winning artworks from the recent Analogue: Digital exhibition! Contributing artists included: Me! (Rhayven Jane), Dale Harris, Kara Rice, Reece Hendy & Kelly Robson. Also, Chris Kennett & Alice Fraser made contributions, but were absent on the day, so they had art pasted up on their behalf. Kelly Robson & I did not originally submit work to the A2D exhibition, however, we were lucky enough to be chosen as part of the mural project! I took a few snapshots of my own paste-ups on the day.








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Rhayven Jane

11.11.11

My Necklace & Illustration from Lana Pineapple!

 
Yay! A parcel arrived today with my beautiful handmade purple polymer clay feminist fist necklace& original illustration created by the talented artist, Lana Woroniecka (owner of Lana Pineapple)! Such a colourful, beautiful & unique style!

Visit her store:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/lanapineapple

Rhayven Jane

8.11.11

The Sketchbook Project - Parcel Arrived Today!




I was very excited to find that a parcel was in our letterbox containing my sketchbook and information pamphlet for The Sketchbook Project 2012! It has a personalized barcode on the back with my name, location and theme 'Writing on the wall'. I can't wait to design the cover and fill this sketchbook with creative illustrations, writing and more! Will post updates as they happen! 

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Rhayven Jane

My Kathleen Hanna Cameo Brooch!


My custom made Kathleen Hanna Cameo Brooch arrived in the mail today! Its so gorgeous. I pinned it to my bag and it matches beautifully to the imagery of Kathleen printed on the material.Yay! Another super-special KH item to add to my collection! Made by Flamingo Cupcake.

Visit her online shop
http://www.etsy.com/shop/FlamingoCupcake

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Rhayven Jane

3.11.11

‘Self Expression by a Type-writer’ Workshop


I am attending the ‘Self Expression by a Type-writer’ Workshop hosted by Kangaroo Flat Arts!

Date: Saturday, November 5th    Time:12.30 - 2.30pm

Come join a our in house zine artist bang the keys out on a type-writer and do some doodling and we will publish your zine and you may distribute in the suitcase or spread your self out there in the community.

$10 KFAI Member $5 will get you use of type-writer, paper, ink pen and we will photocopy your self expressed zine( a small booklet publication) x 2. Also have opportunity to distribute it in our micro zine distro “Zeen in the Suitcase”

Poster by Jane Maxfield

Kangaroo Flat Arts Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/kangarooflat.arts
Kangaroo Flat Arts Blog: http://kflatarts.wordpress.com/
Rhayven Jane

My Bendigo Miner Article - 3/11/11


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1.11.11

The Sketchbook Project 2012!



I am participating in a unique and exciting art opportunity, The Sketchbook Project!
(Most information taken word-for-word from the website for accuracy!)

"Its like a concert tour, but with sketchbooks!"

The Sketchbook Project exhibits thousands of artists' sketchbooks across North America and around the world. We'll be visiting 14 cities in 2012, including our first tour dates in Canada and special exhibitions in London and Melbourne! We're thrilled that the world's largest exhibition of artists' sketchbooks will travel internationally for the first time, thanks to the worldwide response from the Art House community.

All sketchbooks submitted to the 2012 Sketchbook Project will participate in the tour, although the London and Melbourne shows will be limited to books from Europe and Australia, respectively. All books will be exhibited at every North American tour stop. More details and specific locations will be announced soon – stay tuned.

Anyone - from anywhere in the world - can be a part of the project. To participate and have us send you a sketchbook that will go on tour or to browse the 2011 sketchbook entries, visit the site: www.arthousecoop.com Choose a theme for your sketchbook & whether you'd like it digitized (archived professionally online) then it will mailed to you! It's only costs US$25! (+ US$20 if you submit your sketchbook to be digitized). 

ENTRIES HAVE NOW CLOSED FOR 2012! But be prepared for The Sketchbook Project 2013! 

Just fill the sketchbook pages with art, writing, sketches, ideas, anything and everything creative! Try to avoid materials that might smudge, glitter, peel off, etc. so that your sketchbook is kept in excellent condition and can be read by more people! Also, the cover itself can be decorated however you like!

Thousands of sketchbooks will be exhibited at galleries and museums as they make their way on tour across the world. After the tour, all sketchbooks will enter into the permanent collection of The Brooklyn Art Library, where they will be barcoded and available for the public to view.

The Sketchbook Project creates a space to share your process with the world. With new features, new books and a custom-desgined library cataloging system, the 2012 Project is ready for a world tour – all we need is your work. 

Your sketchbook will be given a barcode with a unique number – this allows us to keep track of your book and record every time it's viewed at the Brooklyn Art Library and on tour. After we catalog the sketchbook, you'll be able to log in to the Sketchbook Project website and view real-time statistics on your submission for years to come. A passport to the shelves. Every visitor receives a library card to use while browsing the exhibition. As a participating artist, you'll receive email or text messages each and every single time your book is viewed, connecting you and your work to visitors from around the world. Of course, you can turn these notifications on or off at will
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The Brooklyn Art Library acts as the physical extension of Art House and is home to the Sketchbook Project. Our walls are lined with shelves where we display the sketchbooks and visitors are welcome to check out a pile of books, have a seat at one of our sun-soaked oak tables, and pass an afternoon happily browsing.

The Sketchbook

• 5.25 W x 7.25 H • 100% recycled paper • 70lb text stock • 32 pages
Sketchbookers spoke and we listened! This year, Art House created a custom-designed sketchbook in collaboration with Scout Books featuring a host of improvements and a greener footprint. This year's official Sketchbook Project book is made from high quality 100% recycled paper milled in the Pacific Northwest, printed with vegetable-based inks and produced with renewable energy. We've also improved the weight and texture of the paper, enhanced the strength of the cover and selected wire saddle stitching so that each book is easier to rebind if necessary. We're proud to say that these are the best books we've ever been able to offer for the Sketchbook Project – thanks to feedback from hundreds of members of the Art House community 

TOUR LOCATIONS

Brooklyn, NY
Boston, MA
Chicago, IL
San Francisco, CA
Atlanta, GA
Austin, TX
Los Angeles, CA
Philadelphia, PA
Portland, OR
Portland, ME
London, England*
Melbourne, Australia*
Vancouver, Canada
Toronto, Canada


 Exhibition Information
Melbourne, Australia*
November 10th-25th 2012
NGV Studio
Federation Square
Russell & Flinders Sts
Melbourne


*As of now, the London and Melbourne exhibitions will be limited to books from their respective continents. All other tour dates will include every single book submitted to this year's project.
Dates and locations subject to change


For further information:

WEBSITE: www.arthousecoop.com/projects/thesketchbookproject
MY ARTHOUSE PROFILE: www.arthousecoop.com/users/rhayvenjane
Rhayven Jane

'Tuning Your Voice' Writers Workshop @ El Gordo!


The fabulous, ever-growing Bend Arts Group and El Gordo Cafe & Art Space have joined forces to bring you an exciting arts event, right in your backyard! Local fiction and non-fiction writer R.I. Sutton will give an exclusive workshop on November 16, with El Gordo providing the venue and a tasty tapas supper!

Called 'Tuning Your Voice', this practical workshop is about finding your inner 'voice' as a writer and artist - and then, sustaining it. It's open to aspiring, emerging and established writers and artists - musicians and songwriters - anyone interested in finding their creative voice.

Visit R. I. Sutton's profile: http://www.risutton.com/

Only 15 places are available - so don't miss out! It's a rare opportunity to learn essential skills, socialise with other artists and writers from the Bendigo community, to meet fellow Bend Arts members and to network!

Tickets are only $15, which includes a tapas-style supper and sangria. Bookings need to be made in person at El Gordo Cafe by cash/credit/EFT. Or with credit card over the phone on 0413 447 518. Please also feel free to forward this to your arts networks, or to anyone yo think might be interested in attending..

For further inquiries please contact El Gordo event coordinator Megan Spencer on filmgirl66@hotmail.com
Please note: Confirmation of bookings can only be made once payment is received. (Due to the nature of the event, no exchanges or refunds can be offered). Bookings are not taken over Facebook - only over the phone with credit card payment or in person at El Gordo cafe.

A Bend Arts/El Gordo presentation.
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Rhayven Jane

NEW Frankie Issue In Newsagents Now!

Riot Grrrl Revival Zine


The Riot Grrrl Revival zine I ordered on Etsy arrived in the mail today! I was super excited! Its just smaller than postcard size and full of riot grrrl culture artwork & writing. Such a treasure to add to my collection! This zine was made by Midge Belickis, owner of Etsy store, madebymidge.

Visit Midge's Etsy store: http://www.etsy.com/shop/madebymidge
 
Rhayven Jane