The international mothers art movement - whose acronym MAM rather gloriously follows on from the WAM of the 1970s women's art movement - is the latest innovative form of feminism and mother activism in the arts.
Mamapalooza Sydney 2012 is a week-long mother artists festival.
Entries are still open for Mamapalooza Sydney 2012 arts festival.
This is the draft schedule of events which is subject to change. Mamapalooza Sydney 2012 is being organised by volunteers. If you would like to contribute to any of the sessions, or can help organise the event please contact the session organisers.
Dr Ruth Skilbeck
mamapaloozasydney@gmail.com.
MAMAPALOOZA SYDNEY 2012
Artists Celebrating Motherhood.
7th-13th May 2012.
Opening night Tuesday 8th May.
Tap Gallery, 278 Palmer Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
Mamapalooza Sydney - is calling for submissions by ‘mother’ artists for
Hey Hey Mama Art Prize: We are looking for artworks in any medium, inspired by motherhood, for our first Mamapalooza art show in 2012, held at the Tap Gallery. For entry forms to the art show please contact Vee Malnar –mamapaloozasydney@gmail.com or pick up your entry form from Tap Gallery. (Artworks will be hung on Monday 7th.)
Mama Songwriter Night
Wednesday 9th May 7.30pm
@ The Supper Club, 134 Oxford St. Darlinghurst. Songs inspired by Motherhood with local and interstate singer-songwriters! With Lisa Miller, Tina Harrod, Mindy Sotiri, Rebekka Neville, Zelda Smyth and Hiske.
Mama Songwriter Night @ Parramatta!
Friday 11th May from 7.30pm Mars Hill Cafe, 331 Church St. Host Carolyn Woodorth. Under 18 venue (no alcohol) Mums can bring their kids! $10 entry. Contact Russell Neale to book a spot songsonstage@hotmail.com
Mama Clown Workshop with Ruby Star
Saturday 12th May 1-5pm: To register call Ruby on 0404917033.
http://www.facebook.com/events/256047717798537/
Mama Variety Night!
Saturday 12th May 8pm@ Tap Gallery, 278 Palmer St. Darlinghurst. Mama Performers, Clowns, Stand-Up Comics: Christina Van Look, Kathryn Bendall, and more! To Register contact Vee Malnar on 0402036082 or emailmamapaloozasydney@gmail.com
Mama Wordsmiths! “Mothers Day”
Sunday 13th May 3pm @ Tap Gallery
Catherine Walsh, Debra Keenahan, Joan Garvan, Ruth Skilbeck and Andrea Fox lead a discussion on Motherhood and the Arts. An enlightened afternoon with poets, writers and performance artists.
Free event. Come along after brunch with the family. Bring your mum!
Contact Vee Malnar 0402036082 or email mamapaloozasydney@gmail.com
We are part of Mamapalooza International. For more info please go to: www.mamapalooza.com
