NEWflames

NEWflames artist in residency pilot program began in 2002, as a new initiative of Campfire Group and Fire-Works Gallery. This innovative program is offered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander emerging and post-emerging artists. Up to six residency places are offered each year and are drawn from artists Australia wide.

The program is grounded in the notion of self-determination. Artists are encouraged to experiment with new ways of thinking about their practice. This approach allows the artist a freedom of expression, flexibility in structure and an opportunity for community involvement that is both unique and important.

Annie Gamble Myer is a Patron and Deputy Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Queensland Art Gallery, and as a long standing supporter of Indigenous artists, has sponsored the NEWflames residency program in partnership with Fire-Works Gallery.

While visual arts are the main focus of this residency program, other cultural forms of expression are encouraged and incorporated to allow the inter-connectedness of Indigenous culture to operate in the urban studio environment. The artist in residency program is a unique opportunity for emerging and post emerging artists to work with new materials, develop professional skills, receive technical instruction, improve industry knowledge, gain exhibition experience and perhaps collaborate with Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists.

NEWflames Inc. was established as a not-for-profit organisation in April 2004 and was granted ‘Deductible Gift Recipient’ status from the Australian Tax Office in June 2004

The residencies will be hosted at the NEWflames Inc Studio in the Fire-Works Gallery Building at 11 Stratton Street, Newstead, Brisbane.

The Management Committee spans artistic and business networks in Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane. Each member brings experience and a dedicated passion for contemporary art to NEWflames Inc.

Annie Gamble Myer President - Arts Patron, Brisbane
Philip Bacon Vice President - Philip Bacon Gallery, Brisbane
Adam Micmacher Treasurer - Lowenstein Arts Management, Sydney
Tony McCarthy Secretary - Wilsons HTM Brisbane, Brisbane
Tom Lowenstein Director - Lowenstein Arts Management, Melbourne
Alan Warrie Michael Eather & Denise Hamilton - Program Coordination and Administrative Support Fire-Works gallery Brisbane

NEWflames is a “grassroots” organisation.
In the last 12 months our Management Committee have dedicated not only their time and expertise but also their financial resources. Through this commitment we hope to encourage and include others in supporting our studio programs over the next three years. Every person’s financial contribution, great or small, will contribute to the successful future of NEWflames Inc.

“It would seem that an artist lives in pursuit of creative expression and meaning, seeking to interpret the human condition in all it’s colour, bringing us closer to our own soul. Often, however, the journey is one of little glory and even less bread.” (Annie Gamble Myer)

There is great satisfaction in giving to a good cause.
As an accountant, I can tell you that there is greater satisfaction in giving to a good cause and getting a Tax Deduction for it. (Tom Lowenstein)

All gifts to NEWflames Inc. are fully tax deductible