Published on Tuesday, 15 June 2021 at 7:23:44 AM
Sharon Tassicker has been appointed as head judge of the Kimberley Art and Photographic Prize (KAPP), which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
Sharon said she was looking forward to returning to the Kimberley again, particularly as head judge for the KAPP.
“It’s a wonderful part of the world and I have many memories of the Kimberley and its people from 1999 and 2008 in particular, and again briefly in 2018,” Sharon said.
“This year’s KAPP promises to be fabulous. It will be very special and most interesting for me to see the Charlie Numbulmoore works and the showcase of the art prize winners over the last 50 years. Not to mention seeing the entrants’ works!”
Sharon spent 12 years managing the Janet Holmes à Court's collection and exhibition programme, a position she held until January 2019, when she retired. Sharon is now working on visual art projects as an independent curator.
Jessica Bidewell, a local Derby artist, designer, illustrator and Art Lecturer for North Regional TAFE, Derby, has been appointed curator for the KAPP, a role she has previously enjoyed in 2018 and 2019.
KAPP Event Background:
- The Shire of Derby West/Kimberley has facilitated the KAPP since its inception in 1970.
- The KAPP is one of, if not, the longest running regional art prize in Western Australia.
- This year’s arts and photographic exhibition to celebrate the 50th anniversary will be held under the one roof again, and for the first time ever, will be held at the Derby Airport terminal building with the opening night kicking off proceedings on Saturday 3 July 2021 from 6.30pm. Anyone interested in making a purchase on opening night will be able to do so after the award presentations have finished, which commence at 7pm.
- The exhibition will then open daily, from 10am-4pm, until Sunday 18 July 2021, and works will also be able to be purchased during the exhibition. You are also welcome to cast your People's Choice vote either on opening night or throughout the exhibition. The entry fee to opening night and the exhibition is a gold coin donation and $2 per catalogue.
For more information:
See the website here;
Call the Shire on 9191 0999;
Email: kimberleyartprize@sdwk.wa.gov.au
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