New style developed by Carollyn Rhodes-Thompson

Am very excited about this new style Carollyn Rhodes-Thompson has developed during her 4 month artist residency presented by Interactive Arts and proudly supported by Hawaiian:

Mystical Bed by Carollyn Rhodes-Thompson

Contact Us for an Invitation to Carollyn Rhodes-Thompson’s Farewell Exhibition

You and your guests are invited to

21 January Soiree   Featuring work by Carollyn Rhodes-ThompsonExclusive Soiree Function on Thursday 21 January Wine and canapes provided   Join Carollyn Rhodes-Thompson to celebrate the body of work she has created throughout her Artist in Residency since October 2009. This residency is proudly supported by Hawaiian providing this studio space free of charge.  Contact fleur@interactivearts.com.au   All Artwork available for purchase in shop or online at www.InteractiveArts.com.au

Artist in Residence proudly supported by Hawaiian

Interactive Arts presents Artist in Residence

Carollyn Rhodes-Thompson

proudly supported by Hawaiian

“Parmelia House now sees a display of vibrant colour and creativity, thanks to a new community partnership between Hawaiian and Interactive Arts.

This new partnership sees a different Artist utilising a vacated tenancy space in the Parmelia Arcade every three months.

Hawaiian is pleased to be able to support Interactive Arts and in turn, local artists, by providing the much-needed space at no charge” Read more

Discount Printing

Discount Printing

As a business owner working in the visual arts I am always on the look out and interested in printers and have recently come across http://www.psprint.com/printing-discount/ plus as an online business always interested in good, easy to use and comprehensive websites. Ps Print has all of that plus offering incredible discounts on any print job.

Check out their website and see if you agree with it’s easy navigation and huge range of options at amazing prices.

http://www.psprint.com/printing-discount/

Other printers known to us are:

http://www.eastperthprint.com.au/

http://www.worldwide.com.au/ and

http://www.vistaprint.com.au

Renting the key to buying by Natasha Thorson

As seen in the Weekly Life cover page of the Western Suburbs Weekly article 8 December

Only one week left to see Ann Land’s Sans Titre exhibition

Sans Titre

new works by Ann Land inspired by the Australian landscape

After the success of the Meet the Artist Day I thought I’d mention to those that were unable to attend to think beyond the venue (that’s if you’re not familiar with it). Some have commented on why we are exhibiting at a hospital cafe; well in answer to this, this is no ordinary hospital cafe. It is a stunning venue that draws natural light on to the original artwork to bring them to life throughout the day. If you haven’t been to the Bethesda Hospital Cafe, I encourage you to do so because Ann Land’s work is simply not given full justice via a photographic image. I look forward to hearing your experiences.
Regards, Fleur Allen
Sans Titre, meaning untitled in French. This title was a theme Ann observed French artists were enjoying in her recent a trip to France which invited the viewer to use their imagination in interpreting the art. This new work brings together Ann’s use of monochrome imagery, diverse textures juxtaposed with intense colour. You are in for an absolute treat with this exhibition and expect the unexpected…

Cafe open to purchase refreshments
Bethesda Hospital Cafe
Queenslea Drive Claremont
Exhibition runs until 23 December

RSVP 9380 6539 or jen@interactivearts.com.au www.interactivearts.com.au/Ann_Land.php

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Art like you’ve never seen before by Ann Land and Eve Arnold

I had a unique and extraordinary day yesterday; I was involved in hosting opening events to two artists that have developed for themselves a unique, original style not like I’ve seen anywhere else before:

Ann Land truly means mixed media; working with acrylic paint, inks, gouache and sand Ann expertly manipulates this media onto her canvases to give us deep, irridescent colour combined with rippled textures. This is a style and outcome that is completely original, contact us for you to own an Ann Land original.

Oh so Blue by Ann Land 80 x 130 cms ready to hang $1980 Buy here

Eve Arnold expertly creates her images through etching and distressing with hand tools (no machinery used) a variety of beautiful and organic forms. Further meaning is derived from the titles of great Jazz standards such as “Falling in Love again’ and ‘Re-turning point’ and more plus with the discovery of how much these works ‘live’ with the changing natural light. I encourage you, those local to Perth, to visit the elements gallery at 3pm and return again at 5 or 6pm to experience the dramatic change in these artworks; a truly magical outcome that would be an exciting addition to any spacious home or office reception or boardroom.

Crossroads by Eve Arnold

Contact us to view and/purchase

As you can imagine, photographs simply don’t do justice to the full impact of these unique works. Contact us to arrange a viewing if you’re located local to Perth or else contact us to receive a full description/interpretation of the works relating to your own personal situation.

We need your help…

Our NEW online shopping cart is now live! This month I took the advice of Sara Hall of Finer Details and de-cluttered our Interactive Arts office. as a result, I discovered some remaining greeting card, gift tag and bookmark stock. It is all new, high quality items but they really need to go. So as an Interactive Arts 2nd birthday gift to you we will give you 50 greeting cards, gift tags or bookmarks FREE (that’s up to $250 worth of gifts FREE) with every item purchased or paid for online by 31st October. You choose what combination of the cards, tags, bookmarks etc and all the cards are blank and can be used for Christmas or for any occasion for that matter. Go shopping online here! www.InteractiveArts.com.au

Why isn’t there an Arts blog on the Technorait Top 100 blogs?

Is Art that unimportant? Or are blogs the wrong media? Anyway, my soapbox seems to have appeared for me to step up and ‘rant’ but am frustrated in the lack of recognition and value given to all the arts. Why? Because this is a primary area that develops creativity, problem solving and discipline. All traits respected by many, so why do so many of us ‘miss the point’?

Any thoughts? Ideas?

Investment Allowance for Art purchase

Government Investment Allowance of 50% on Art purchases up until 31st Dec 2009

Are you aware that you might be eligible for an investment allowance of up to 50% for the purchase of art by your business?

Lowensteins Arts Management (Certified Practicing Accountants) have received advice from the ATO confirming that businesses with a turnover under $2 million are eligible to receive an investment allowance of up to 50% on the purchase of artworks purchased for at least $1,000. Also, for businesses with a turnover of more than $2 million turnover an investment allowance of 10% on the purchase of artworks purchased for at least $10,000. This investment allowance is available up to 31st December 2009.

There are a small number of guidelines to enable artworks to be claimed under the new allowance. Among the guidelines accepted by the ATO to qualify for the allowance are:

1. The allowance only applies to NEW artworks created by professional artists registered with an ABN or a recognised overseas artist.

2. Artworks are used in Australia primarily for business purposes (an artwork would not qualify if its exposure was limited to only its owner).

3. Artworks must be tangible, therefore excluding digital art.

4. Artworks cannot be intended for sale in the foreseeable future.

Here is an example of how the investment allowance for a small business with a turnover less than $2 million would work:

A) Print purchased for $2,000 (includes GST).

B) Depreciation $ 20

C) Investment Allowance $1,000

D) Equates to a tax deduction of $1,020 dollars

This investment allowance will only apply up until 31st December 2009, so now is the right time to acquire art for a business.

Of course, The Raw Gallery recommends you consult your accountant before making any purchase.