Exhibition: Dark Euphoria- Unclassified Media
ends Fri 4 Nov, 2011
Media artist Mitch Goodwin presents the creative component of his doctoral research, Dark Euphoria – The Neo Gothic Narrative of 20th Century Technoculture. A harrowing assemblage of the darker tendencies of the contemporary digital aesthetic and the larger meta-narrative of the mass media network. Plugin, Search, Download, Escape.
free admission, all welcome. BRING YOUR IPHONE!!!
eMerge Media Space
School of Creative Arts Complex, DA300
James Cook University
gallery hours: Mon- Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm
For more info contact gallery@jcu.edu.au or ph 07 4781 3142
Exhibition: Who Art We? JCU Graduate Exhibition
Fri 4 – Sun 20 Nov, 2011
We are art. We are students (but not for long). Join us as we enter the world of art showcasing the best of the Bachelor of New Media Arts degree from James Cook University 2011. This is no conventional exhibition; you will discover the diversity and passion through the graduating student’s creations, catering for all visitors’ tastes. Enrich your senses as you experience the various disciplines of our degree.
OPENING EVENT: 7pm Fri 4 Nov, 2011 refreshments provided, all welcome
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Cnr Denham & Flinders St
Townsville City
gallery hours: Mon – Fri 10am – 5pm, Sat – Sun 10am – 2pm
See here for poster or here for student’s exhibition website.
For more info contact soca.events@jcu.edu.au or ph 07 4781 3142
Creative Exchange Event: Scarecrow Productions & Up & See Hear Us (film, magazine & exhibition launch
5pm – 7pm Fri 11 Nov, 2011
Scarecrow Productions are launching a short animated film ‘Live a Little‘ at 6pm. While the team from UP Magazine will launch their magazine at 5:30pm which focuses on the local visual arts, photography, illustration, graphic design, painting and installations. Followed by ‘See Hear Us’ an exhibition of Indigenous art at 6:30pm.
free admission, licensed bar, all welcome
Old Courthouse
Corner of Sturt & Stokes St
Townsville City
For more info contact soca.events@jcu.edu.au or ph 07 4781 3142
Creative Exchange Event: Gelato & Amalfi (fashion show)
6:30pm – 8pm Fri 11 Nov, 2011
Blakke Productions are organising a mini fashion show titled Gelato & Amalfi. The clothing range is by well known fashionista Katelyn Aslett and Miss Elsie’s Wardrobe. Lookbooks will also be on display throughout the night. Live music by Elle Graham, Ashley Sorenson and more!
free admission, refreshments provided, all welcome
Katelyn Aslett (Artisan Couture)
345 Flinders St
Townsville City
For more info contact soca.events@jcu.edu.au or ph 07 4781 3142
Creative Exchange Event: Townsville Nightlife Captured (photography & live music)
9:30pm – late Sat 12 Nov, 2011
The Consortium Nightclub is a popular venue, and we aim to showcase our business by presenting an event there. Be Scene will have drink cards from the venue to be given away as prizes as well as wearing our own merchandise for promotion. We will be taking photos and handing out promotional material to enhance website awareness. This event will hold a well-known artist performing on the night, which will be the ultimate attraction for attendance.
free admission with a Be Scene wristband, licensed bar, all welcome
Consortium Night Club
159 Flinders St (East)
Townsville City
For more info contact soca.events@jcu.edu.au or ph 07 4781 3142
Creative Exchange Event: Children & Zombies (book launch)
3pm – 6pm Sun 13 Nov, 2011
Children and Zombies: A launch event of two very different books presented by Dead End and The Journey of Brannue.
Dead End is a graphic novel based in and around Townsville. It incorporates familiar Townsville landscapes, landmarks, and businesses. The graphic novel is based around a horror genre in which a group of uni students and Townsville residents band together to survive when an unknown virus turns the population into bloodthirsty cannibals. The Journey of Brannue is an illustrated folktale created specifically for contemporary digital platforms aimed at children reading at home or along with family who are 7 to 12 with a secondary target audience of students from 12 to 16 when implemented into an educational setting.
free admission, refreshments provided, all welcome
Artspaced Inc (Dancenorth)
Corner of Stanley & Walker St
Townsville City
For more info contact soca.events@jcu.edu.au or ph 07 4781 3142
Creative Exchange Event: Hairy Faces (fashion show, artists book launch)
5pm – 6:30pm Fri 18 Nov, 2011
An event including fashion, video projection, book displays by two innovative project groups Little Wolff & Moustachey Publications. Both groups will be selling their creations at the event.
free admission, all welcome
RSVP by Wed 16 Nov to moustachey@gmail.com
The Sweatshop
Flinders St East
Townsville City
See here for poster
For more info contact soca.events@jcu.edu.au or ph 07 4781 3142
Creative Exchange Event: Labyrinthine, Inhaus & Madraw (live music & launch of albums & films)
7pm – late Fri 18 Nov, 2011
Live music and launch of albums recorded by Labyrinthine Productions with film screenings of ’Slop Rock- Go Go’ by Inhaus Entertainment and ’The Bedevilled’ by Mad Raw from 7:15pm (doors open at 7pm for the film screenings, and 7:30pm for the bands)
Live music includes the following bands:
7.45pm False Reflection
8.30pm Dawn & The Dogs
9.15pm Amagon
10pm Heathen Dogs
11pm Asylum
Tickets for Labyrinthine Productions are $15 (on door) or $10 (presale). Tickets available at The Venue, SoCA Admin Office (JCU) and online.
Licensed bar, 18 + event (bring ID)
The Venue
719 Flinders St (West)
Townsville City
See here for the Labyrinthine poster
For more info contact soca.events@jcu.edu.au or ph 07 4781 3142
Creative Exchange Event: Sounds Like Light (projection & live performance)
6:30pm – late Sat 19 Nov, 2011
Sounds Like Light is a one-night only projection exhibition featuring live performances by local musicians. The experimental collaborative project will feature projections created by emerging young artists and local musicians to create innovative motion graphics and short films. The event will also play host to launching the Cereal Box website.
Artists will be collaborating with other artists, musicians and space and light itself to create progressive works of video art to be projected throughout the venue, creating an ambient immersive environment.
Bands include: The Medics | Jarrod Mahon | Elle Graham | The Pöpli Kids | Pretty Visitors | The Bear Hunt | Cahill Kelly | Uncle Friday | Castle On a Hill
$10 entry, at the gate
Licensed all ages event, though minors are encouraged to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Turf Club
Cluden Racecourse
Townsville
See here for poster
For more info contact soca.events@jcu.edu.au or ph 07 4781 3142
