Tell Tales of the Yarra Valley - The A.M.E. Bale Mystery

Artist Ernest Buckmaster said he was encouraged to live in Mt Evelyn by the artist A.M.E. Bale, after seeing a sketch of the house Grantully in her home. He later bought the house with his Archibald Prize money.

A.M.E. Bale maintained that Grantully had belonged to Governor La Trobe, but it has taken a long while to establish that this might have been the case.

Who was A.M.E. Bale, and what did she know about Mt Evelyn that we don’t? Art historian Liz Ward will talk about the woman who is emerging from the oblivion women artists often experienced in the past. A book about the work of A.M.E. Bale is to be published this year.

Refreshments provided.

When: Tuesday 25th October 2pm
Where: Lilydale Library, Anderson Street, Lilydale
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92943120

Cheers, Maryanne

Moving Project - exciting opportunity for artists

I just heard about an exciting opportunity for artists, schools and community groups.

Call for artist submissions for Moving Project

What is Moving Project?

Moving is an exciting new project offering artists an opportunity to show their work. Based in Ringwood (opposite the railway station) artists will be offered a vacant shop window to show their work with the aim of enlivening the area and offering a rich cultural and artistic experience for residents and visitors. The area where the vacant shops are located are planned for redevelopment, as such, the space is only temporary. The date for completion of Moving Project has yet to be confirmed however participating artists will be given a least two weeks’ notice to vacate.

Who can apply?

Local artists, schools, students and community groups are encouraged to apply. Artists living and working outside of Ringwood are also welcome to apply.

What artists will receive?

• An opportunity to show your work
• A fee for service of up to $1000 for artist fees/materials/costs
• Electricity supply to the shop
• Assistance with curating and shop window dressing (if applicable)
• Promotion of project and participating artists

Selection Criteria

• Artistic merit
• Ability to respond to the theme ‘Moving’
• Ability to respond to the spaces/shops
• Willingness to move in and out of a temporary space

Moving theme can relate to:

• Capable of or having movement
• Causing or producing motion
• Involved in changing the location of possessions
• Actuating, instigating, or impelling: the moving spirit behind the party
• Stirring or evoking strong feelings or emotions

Enquires and Applications and Closing Date

Enquiries: Jacque Robinson (Village Well) 9650 0080 or 0421 103 877.

View the application form (pdf, 3 pages, 50KB)

Closing date for first round of applications: close of business 11th September 2009


Send applications

Via email: or

Via post: Jacque Robinson Village Well, Level 6, 43 Hardware Lane, Melbourne, 3000


Selection Process

Artists will be selected on their ability to respond to the selection criteria. Funds are limited so applicants are encouraged to apply promptly. All applications will receive notice as to whether their application is successful or not.

Cheers, Maryanne