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Artcourse for Aboriginal Artists 6/01/10

by Debra Haslam

An art course designed specifically for artists of Aboriginal descent.

After the unprecedented success of the 2009 program held at Kidogo Art Institute for Aboriginal Artists, we are again running our course Making a Success of Your Art for Aboriginal Artists starting on 1 March 2010.

The course is a Certificate III in Visual Arts & Contemporary Craft. This is a wonderful opportunity for Aboriginal artists to learn a wealth of skills such as how to:

  • Paint better pictures
  • Increase the amount of paintings you sell
  • Make your name better known
  • Increase the amount of money that you can sell your paintings for

You will learn a huge range of new techniques in painting, drawing and professional practice. We encourage our students to put their work into exhibitions and competitions throughout the year and will hold an annual exhibition for them during the course of the program. Last year we held the Moorditj Mob Exhibition in June/July (in conjunction with the City of Fremantle) and sold over 27 paintings. All of our students put work into the show.

The incredibly talented and renowned artitst Lance Chadd (Tjyllyungoo) is one of our leading lecturers on this course, his experience and knowledge are a valuable resource for all of our students.

This course will include visits and talks by successful Aboriginal artists who will deepen your knowledge of the history of Aboriginal art and offer tips and advice on how to become more successful. It will also include visits and talks by government funding bodies.

The course will also provide in-depth advice on how to enhance your professional practice.

Total Course Hours: 2.5 days per week for 1 year
Cost: The fees are the same as what you would pay for a TAFE course.
Material Cost: There will be a subsidized ‘Materials Fee Charge’ of $150 per semester.

For more information contact Deborah Haslam on Tel: (08) 9335 9636 or email info@kidogo.com.au. Visit the Kidogo Art Institute website