Call for Application: Thupelo Workshop for Printmakers

South Africa Tue 08-03-2011

Call for Application: Thupelo Workshop for Printmakers
By a Correspondent

Established printmakers are invited to apply for the Thupelo Workshop 2011 which will be held at Greatmore Art Studios, Woodstock, Cape Town.

The workshop:
•         will focus on oil and water based proof prints using woodcuts, lino cuts, mono prints, silkscreen, dry point and collagraph
•         will include up to 20 artists all with experience in various print making practices
•         will provide an environment for experimentation, the exchange of ideas and skills and the encouragement to expand one’s own practice.

Applicants need to commit to working all day, everyday.

Thupelo printmakers workshop

^{Artwork from Thupelo past print workshop}

The workshop will:
•         Provide basic materials but artists should also bring their own rollers, cutting tools, pegs, aprons, ideas and any other special requirements
•         Provide shared accommodation for up to 6 people on a first come first serve basis
•         Serve lunch daily
•         Offer a small budget for local transport
•         End with an exhibition including a catalogue

The two week workshop will end with an open day exhibition on the15th and 16th of April 2011 at Greatmore Art Studios.

"The concentration of so much energy and commitment into a short period of time encourages risk taking and experimentation that might not happen in the artist's own studio” - Robert Loder

Click here to download an application form.

To apply send your application to: E-mail: applications@greatmoreart.org Or

The Thupelo Cape Town Selection Committee
PO Box 250 Woodstock
Cape Town
7915

For further information contact the office:
Tel: (+27) 021 447 9699

Fax: (+27) 0866 634830
E-mail: applications@greatmoreart.org

Website: www.greatmoreart.org

Successful applicants will be informed by 11th March 2011.

Thupelo Cape Town Trustees: Jill Trappler, Garth Erasmus, Velile Soha, Lionel Davis
Selection Committee: Kadiatou Diallo, Gary Frier, Janet Ranson, Wonder Marthinus, Dathini Mzayiya and Ndikhumbule Ngqinambi.

WORKSHOP DATES: 2 to 16 April 2011
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 9th March 2011 (12:00pm)

Posted By: Maggie Otieno

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