Judging of stArt 2011
stArt will select a panel of 3 judges from the Art and Design industry who will come together to present a shortlist from all the submissions.
A majority (scored) decision will determine the winner of each category, based on written judging criteria.
Judging criteria will include: effectiveness of communication; appropriateness of content for purpose, quality of art and design; originality and innovative use of medium and materials.
2011 stArt Categories are:
Photomedia – analogue and digital photography
Fine Arts – made by hand and mixed media
Digital media – computer generated
Salon De Co-op – Exclusively for Co-op Members to contribute original work in any media: photo, fine arts and digital.
stArt 2011 Judges
Ian Dawson: Director - Iain Dawson Gallery
About Iain Dawson Gallery
Operating since July 2008, Iain Dawson Gallery focuses on presenting the best emerging Australian artists. A boutique, micro gallery, IDG sources exciting, high calibre painters, sculptors, photographers and printmakers from across the country, showcasing only those demonstrating the highest potential for long term success and integrity.
Iain Dawson trained in fine art, majoring in photomedia at the Australian National University, Canberra. After working for some of the most high profile and successful commercial galleries in Sydney, Iain went on to complete his masters degree in Museum Studies at the University of Sydney, after which he became director of three major national art fairs which attracted collectively over 50,000 visitors.
With impeccable contacts throughout the Australian art world and internationally, Iain provides the bridge between the discerning collector (both established and novice), and artists and their works.
Extensive consultancy experience within both private and corporate spheres gives Iain an unparalleled breadth of knowledge of contemporary style and a unique sense of the timeless.
A proven track record of spotting young artists on the ascent makes Iain Dawson Gallery the obvious choice when looking to expand or begin your collection of contemporary Australian art.
>>Visit the Ian Dawson Gallery Online
Sandra Lucock
Educator & Design Artist
Sandi has over 25 years of experience in the Graphic Design industry and teaching at the Nepean Arts and Design Centre, Nepean TAFE Kingswood. She has a passion for education, the arts and design and was a recipient of the 2009 Quality Teaching Award New South Wales for her commitment to excellence and student achievement. Sandi recently returned from twelve-month Design teaching experience in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where she gained an insight into international education and design practices. Sandi has participated in many exhibitions within the Sydney and regional areas displaying her own artworks which consists mainly of oil on canvas abstract portraits.
Watch this space for the announcement of the final judges for stArt 2011
