HELEN MUSA’s latest arts news – today’s “Artsday” column.
NEWS is in from long-time member of Canberra’s Griffyn Ensemble, soprano Susan Ellis, that she’ll be performing in Alexander Voltz’s new chamber opera, “Edward And Richard” at St Rita’s College, Brisbane, on June 29-30. The work is based on the story of the young princes in the tower, the ones Richard III is supposed to have murdered. Ellis will perform the role of the boys’ mother Elizabeth Woodville, a role written for her.
FOUNDER of the National Capital Art Prize, Robert Stephens, urges artists to submit entries before the closing date this Thursday, July 1. Entry is open to Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia over 18 years of age, who can each submit up to four paintings. Finalists will be announced on August 2 then displayed in a public exhibition in Canberra from September 18. With a prize pool of more than $45,000, the two top prizes are worth $15,000 each. Entries here.
M16 Chair’s Prize, Amy Powell
M16 Artspace reopens to the public from noon on Friday (January 15) with the exhibition “Double Standard”, featuring works by Skye Jamieson, Adina West, Tom Buckland, Rowan McGinness, Bryan Foong, Patrick Larmour, Ruby Rossiter, Ellen Sleeman-Taylor and Belle Palmer, Phil Page and M16 chair’s prize winner Amy Powell.
Chutespace will feature works by Naomi Zouwer. At M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith, noon-5pm, Wednesday to Sunday, until January 31.
SHORTIS and Simpson’s shows at Contentious Character Winery on January 22 and 23 quickly booked out, so a third show has now been announced. At 810 Norton Road, Wamboin, 6.30pm for dinner at 7.15pm, on Thursday, January 21. Bookings here or via 6238 3830.