MB Photography Exhibition - Taking in Melbourne and Beyond!

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 1:09 pm

Hi All,

I am thinking of organising a MelbourneBeats exhibition at Miss Libertine’s For Walls Gallery (Ghetto Kitty’s pride and joy that she masterminded).

I would love to see who would be interested in doing it, so please show ya hands yo!

There will be a split of cost on hiring the space for the month. It’s pretty minimal which is awesome! Plus your own cost of mounting your photos. Not sure what to do specifically on that just yet, but I could probably organise through one place like Bond Imaging or somewhere like that.

I am thinking around April next year for the exhibition. I am called it “Taking in Melbourne” but I am happy for this to change, and also for it not to be specifically photography if other design dudes want to get involved.

Cheers,
Liz

Blaxter · Post by **Blaxter** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 2:12 pm

Great idea Liz and good on ya Bo for supporting our community.

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 2:18 pm

Well, its been talked about for ages, and now we gotta proper gallery in ze network to do it in!

I think we need 20-30 photos really, or more. I'm up for contributing a couple.

Liz, maybe you need to hit up those we know would probably be up for it, Mecka, Mr Lob, Karl and a few others come to mind...

if people are overseas they can email us photos if they want and we can get them printed etc! Anything is possible...

mecka · Post by **mecka** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 3:16 pm

I want in

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 3:20 pm

i am in.. definately in

hhm needs to get my picture taking on...... and start to dig out some old ones around Melbourne Town....

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 3:47 pm

YAY! the more people the better!

Good idea, i will contact Karlos, Lucas and Pam. Lucas and Pam don't come on here much or at all like they used to, but they still MB family....and kick arse photographers

YAY Mecka and Charlie Girl!

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 3:49 pm

awesome guys....
It would be great if everyone can give an indication of

- how many they might like to exhibit
- their preferred format for displaying

i have a contact for good canvas prints, I did mine this way for the opening show and they looked really good. (sold 2 out of 3 too!)

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 5:22 pm

ghetto kitty wrote:awesome guys....
It would be great if everyone can give an indication of

- how many they might like to exhibit
- their preferred format for displaying

i have a contact for good canvas prints, I did mine this way for the opening show and they looked really good. (sold 2 out of 3 too!)

Is there still one of your avail??

Let me know which one sweet thing... we need more work for new house...

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 5:28 pm

yes babe, the bunny didnt sell (but im quite happy to keep him) and i also have a second version of the burnt out car here

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 5:32 pm

awe i liked the bunny....

i will call you laters babe....

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 5:32 pm

we have a Lucas Chan the Man keen! Joy!

getting excited i must say

i have three images so far i want to show. In big version that is, and then some little ones maybe

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 5:36 pm

perhaps its a good idea to get some pricing for framing and other methods of display babe, would really be dope if everyone wants to/can afford the same format, whatever that is...

this is my guy for canvas prints - they are more expensive than officeworks etc but are handmade and truly come out beautiful. the guy there, Gerald, is a winner of an old codger and helped me out a lot

http://www.centric.com.au

charlie girl - k call me later

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Wed Aug 11, 2010 6:10 pm

yeah i am already speaking with some of the other photographers about best format for mounting.

will see what we come up with

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 4:09 pm

who else is keen? Dan the man?

re mounting, to avoid arguments i am leaning towards people mounting how they wish too. It would be cool to all have the same, but the differing opinions on this is unavoidable. I would prefer people representing their works how they wish too!

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 4:29 pm

thats cool babe, as long as they are finished professionally then im fine with whatever...

i have january free, feb is booked, and any other month is free from that point on.

I am only doing 12 shows next year so they all gotta be good!

nic · Post by **nic** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 6:22 pm

im keen but prob not be 'straight photography' if thats allright

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Thu Aug 12, 2010 6:28 pm

professional finishing - check!

i am thinking April, and so far people are happy with that. Could i tentatively book it for that month?

nic - i was hoping you would join, hells yeah to not so straight photography

Post by **fooishbar** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 12:26 am

i don't really have pics of melbourne so much as high contrast b&w pics of dubstep raves haha

kiss & tell · Post by **kiss & tell** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 1:18 pm

my exhibit would just be chicks munted and blokes fighting out the front of elephant & wheelbarrow

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 1:50 pm

fooishbar wrote:i don't really have pics of melbourne so much as high contrast b&w pics of dubstep raves haha

I dont think they have to be of melbourne do they liz?

we ARE melbourne BEATS after all, gig pics would be cool!

now, i can keep you in mind for April, but as im only doing 12 shows i really need to wait and you need to get back to me with definate yes and numbers before we can lock it in, no stress, I just got a lot of proposals coming my way and want to keep everyone happy...

is it a sign of my character that each time i see this thread i think it says 'melbournebeats pornography exhibition"??

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 2:53 pm

the name and theme, for what i was thinking, was all things Melbourne. so of course gigs as well! Its shots either taken in Melbourne or representative of Melbourne i.e. what Melbourne means to you.

coolio re date

Post by **fooishbar** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 3:08 pm

yeah, i think maybe 0.5% of my rave shots are melbourne haha.

aroes · Post by **aroes** » Sat Aug 14, 2010 7:57 pm

nic wrote:im keen but prob not be 'straight photography' if thats allright

homo porn is preferred, please submit your shotz nick

nic · Post by **nic** » Sun Aug 15, 2010 1:08 pm

standard bro. homo ppoloroids tbh
dudes on waste dressed as charile chaplain at the gay pub imio

nic · Post by **nic** » Sun Aug 15, 2010 1:37 pm

did i ever tell you a bout the time we were meant to go back to this dudes house and pat smeoked smack?
but unsure we didnt, was kscary in this girsl house with akitchn sink and people in TENT IN TEHliving room. pretty wierd

spiral · Post by **spiral** » Sun Aug 15, 2010 9:31 pm

i'm down for this

aroes · Post by **aroes** » Sun Aug 15, 2010 10:01 pm

nic wrote:did i ever tell you a bout the time we were meant to go back to this dudes house and pat smeoked smack?
but unsure we didnt, was kscary in this girsl house with akitchn sink and people in TENT IN TEHliving room. pretty wierd

spiral wrote:i'm down for this

aroes · Post by **aroes** » Sun Aug 15, 2010 10:29 pm

:spam:

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 2:53 pm

Foo - up to you, but would love to have ya!

Spiral - joy, was hoping you would see this!

GK - can i list price stuff in this thread to sort out who is def in etc?

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 2:55 pm

hey liz, yes, price is fine, if you are going to put up info it might be best to put it all up here for everyone to check out, as in, the list of 'what's the deal' i sent you...

i got your email and am getting around to it soon!

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 2:58 pm

Here is the "what's the deal" info.

Its $600 for the month, which i'll be dividing between us all who are putting in works. I won't be splitting up as to how many pieces you are putting in, just an even split between all parties! Cool?

FOR WALLS at Miss Libertine….Whats the deal?
- The gallery is open from 1pm to 7pm weekdays and by appointment weekends.

- The hire fee covers rental of the space, assistance with hanging, and 500 full colour flyers that For Walls prints for you if you provide us with one image of your work.

- A non-refundable 50% Deposit is required on approval and confirmation of dates. The remaining Hire Cost must be paid for at least one week before set up

- There is a 20% commission on all artworks sold, additional 5% for eftpos or credit card transactions.

- This covers our online promotions which include a mailing list with 2,000 people and our website, facebook and myspace pages (also around 2,000) along with extra promotion on the For Walls facebook page.

- Shows are hung on Mondays and Tuesdays between 11am-5pm, Show openings are preferably on Wednesday nights between 6-8pm and shows run for a length of a month, longer by application. Bump out and collection of artworks, both sold and unsold, happens on the Monday between 11am-5pm.

- We all love free beer and wine at openings, as part of the gallery hire fee, there is some free beer and wine included. (conditions apply, ask Bo for more detials). Once the free alcohol is finished, patrons can buy alcohol from the bar downstairs, making use of our regular drink specials. (Wednesdays $10 jugs of draught)

- The space is inside the venue of Miss Libertine, with the only entrance/exit being through the front bar. The gallery will only be open during Miss Libertine’s opening hours during the week and by appointment on weekends, but the space is unmanned unless you wish to come and sit the show, which you are more than welcome to do.

- We have motion activated cameras in the space that turn on when someone is in the room. There are signs notifying people of these cameras. There will also be a visitors book for people to sign in when they wish to peruse the art on weekends (they can ask at the bar and staff will open the room for them) Bo is in the venue Tuesdays to Fridays to coordinate sales of artworks and speak to potential buyers about your work. However, we stress that we will take all care and no responsibility for works.

- By signing this document you ackowledge that For Walls is a unique space and has these conditions around the hiring of the space, For Walls and Miss Libertine will do everything to eliminate any possible risks, however are not responsible in the instance of artwork being damaged or missing.

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 3:02 pm

nice one liz...

note - i am now also here mondays so I can sell your works monday - friday and the bar staff are trained up to look after sales when Im not here...

we are getting quite a few return buyers, last opening we had the junior auctioneer from Sotheby's here buying work, and a dealer who has come back with buyer a few times, so its not just selling art to clubbers guys, I'm really trying to build a profile for the gallery that stands on its own in the art world. (your show will be in Art Almanac too, that's like the bible for galleries that comes out monthyl)

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 4:32 pm

me reading that

Kaiproject · Post by **Kaiproject** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 5:24 pm

only jus seen this..
i'd be up for contributing

i'm very poor at exhibiting work online (currently working on a website for showing all my media work)
one recent series on flickr, gonna post heaps more soon.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11411198@N03/

got plenty of night shots, some with basic photomanipulation (colourisation)
&long exposures/lightplay such as this series:
http://cas.maxiiweb.com/temp/PANTEACasp ... oject.html

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Tue Aug 17, 2010 12:55 pm

love your stuff K.

especially the light photography, ive just started playing with some of that stuff too, mega fun!

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Tue Aug 17, 2010 2:35 pm

cool stuff, love the website, very snazzy!

youthful_implants · Post by **youthful_implants** » Wed Aug 18, 2010 3:42 pm

this looks great. very keen to see everyone's stuff.

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Thu Aug 19, 2010 6:30 pm

me too! Are you putting some shots in YI?

Update:

GK just let me know that April is now out, so we have a chioce of March or June.

Which is preferred?

The list of people so far is:

me
Mecka
nic
Charlie-girl
Spiral
Kaiproject
Pam - dissolvedgirl
Lucas Chan the man

anyone else? need to finalise numbers to get the $300 deposit down to lock in a date.

re deposit - that would be $37.50 each!

witty_pseudonym · Post by **witty_pseudonym** » Thu Aug 19, 2010 6:33 pm

Would love to be involved, but all my decent snaps are from overseas.

Next time gadget.

Charlie73 · Post by **Charlie73** » Thu Aug 19, 2010 6:41 pm

I am good for either Rizkins.... Happy for either, let me know when $$$ is required and i can eother hand across or wire it to someone....

hhmm i better get ma jiggle on needs more to choose from.....

how exciting!

youthful_implants · Post by **youthful_implants** » Fri Aug 20, 2010 10:30 am

Lizkins wrote:me too! Are you putting some shots in YI?

absolutely, count me in.

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Fri Aug 20, 2010 10:37 am

sweet!

okay there are about three people now not able to get in on the action cos of the scope of the exhibition, so i am changing it to Taking in Melbourne and Beyond!

i don't want to leave out anyone, i want this to be a big MB community thing

so bring on ya awesome photos Tashkins and Foo!

you both in?

Karlos is now in!

what do people feel on the dates. March seems to be the go so far.

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Fri Aug 20, 2010 12:53 pm

Lizkins wrote: okay there are about three people now not able to get in on the action cos of the scope of the exhibition, so i am changing it to Taking in Melbourne and Beyond!

i don't want to leave out anyone, i want this to be a big MB community thing
.

I reckon thats a great idea! after all, we ARE all worldly travellers etc

just to let you guys know, a dealer was asked by an internationally profiled artist at a high profile show on wednesday night which out of five galleries she should exhibit at - and he said 'For Walls, hands down, is the new exciting emerging artspace in Melbourne"

We sold almost HALF of Pheelix's works guys. One more this morning. Shipping interstate now.
I am really excited that this is taking off, and truly excited that my little community here is going to be doing a show!

Post by **JAMESSSS** » Fri Aug 20, 2010 12:56 pm

Might be keen.

Will look through stuff over weekend

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Fri Aug 20, 2010 1:00 pm

I'm in too BTW liz, count me down for at least one print.

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Fri Aug 20, 2010 1:21 pm

James - that is wicked. Let me know for sure, as Monday i will be confirming numbers and sending my account details to sort deposit to get it to GK hopefully on Tuesday to secure a date.

GK - fuck!!! I am so sorry, of course you are in!!! oh man, i feel terrible aye. *embarrassed emoticon*

checking out mounting places online this afternoon too. Its all systems go!

If anyone knows of any good mounting places in the city can they let me know.

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Fri Aug 20, 2010 1:35 pm

all good sweetie

lets go and check out some places for mounting/framing early next week together, then we can give the crew a list of options..

eN · Post by eN » Fri Aug 20, 2010 2:10 pm

I'm keen I think I'd have 2 maybe 3 that would be worthy. Only got this example online atm:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/du5t/37811 ... 516488821/

An oldie that I took, only concern with that is it was taken with a 3.2mp point and shoot so hopefully good enough quality for printing.

eN · Post by eN » Fri Aug 20, 2010 2:10 pm

And I'd wanna blur out that anz logo

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Fri Aug 20, 2010 2:13 pm

I like that photo!

One thing guys, your pictures WILL need to be big enough to make a good print, we dont want blurry pixellated stuff on the walls unless that's part of your asthetic.

Liz and I will research and let you know how big your images will need to be to blow up to at least A3 size..(which imo is a good average size, unless you want to a series of small ones etc)