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Alan CONSTABLE Born: Melbourne 1956

Alan Constable’s work is multi-disciplinary, ranging from drawing and paintingto ceramic sculpture. He is most renowned for his ceramic cameras, which the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Melbourne recognised when they acquiredthirteen of Constable’s cameras that they presented in Melbourne Now in 2014.His ceramic sculptures, which he began developing in 2007, reflects his life-long fascination with old cameras, which started at the age of eight when he would make replicas from cardboard cereal boxes. Constable’s finger impressions can be seen clearly on the clay surface, leaving the mark of themaker as a lasting imprint. Coinciding with his 3D practice, Constable maintains a strong painting and drawing practice, focusing on imagery from newspapersand magazines as his points of reference.

Constable has been a regular studio artist at Arts Project Australia since 1991. Alongside regular selection in group exhibitions throughout Australia, Constable has presented in a number of solo exhibitions including Alan Constable: Close–Up, Andrew Baker Art Dealer, Brisbane, 2015; Alan Constable, Darren Knight Gallery, Sydney, 2015; Alan Constable/Ten Cameras (curated byRicky Swallow), South Willard, Los Angeles, 2013; Viewfinder: Alan Constable Survey, Arts Project Australia, Melbourne, 2011; Alan Constable, Stills Gallery, Sydney, 2011; and Alan Constable Clay Cameras, Helen Gory Galerie,Melbourne, 2009.

Constable has been a finalist in a number of prominent art awards including,most recently, the Victoria Craft Award, Craft, Melbourne. His work is held in the collection of The Museum of Everything, London, as well as manyprominent public collections in Australia including Gold Coast City Gallery, Surfers Paradise; Deakin University, Melbourne; National Gallery of Victoria,Melbourne; and Orange Regional Gallery, Orange.

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GOVERNMENT

Australian Governement Department of Social Services

City of DarebinCouncil of Adult, Community

& Further EducationCreative VictoriaDepartment of Health and

Human ServicesVictorian Auditor-General’s

Office

PHILANTHROPIC

Gandel PhilanthropyInner North Community

FoundationLimb Family FoundationNordia FoundationPerpetual Foundation –

The Bob Jenyns EndowmentRACV FoundationRees Family FoundationThe Amelia Eliza Holland TrustThe Terry Brian Kenny Fund

CORPORATE

ARA ConsultantsArt Guide AustraliaCrown Resorts Foundation –

Employee Advisory Committee ‘Community Grants Program’

Delatite WinesKennardsLeeuwin EstateLeonard JoelMerricoteThird Drawer DownZerella Investments

BUILDING DONORS

Brockhoff FoundationCommunity Support FundDame Elisabeth MurdochHigh D Williamson

FoundationIan Potter FoundationJohn T Reid Charitable

TrustsLeda ConstructionsMyer FoundationRobinson ArchitectsWilliam Buckland

Foundation

DINING WITH ARTSPONSORS/DONORS

Rob & Bronwyn Kabboord, Merricote

Lix Cox, monoprintAndrei DavidoffAbi Crompton, Third

Drawer DownDenise ScottLeonard Joel Art Guide Fowlers Flowers SOFITEL Luxury Hotels Harper and Blohm Refresh Hospitality Delatite Winery Flinders Island Meat The Coffee HawkerMelbourne International

Comedy Festivaleckersley’sStir CrazyHeidi Victoria

INDIVIDUAL DONORS

Robyn AitkenBarbara AjzenbergKim BarterJan BattenBernie BedfordJoe BenshemeshJulie BlyfieldRosemary BrennanJohn Allen BrentMargaret BullenRonald ButtersCatrina CamakarisDavid CantwellDionne CanzanoMaureen CanzanoTrish CarrollMargaret CarrollAllan CarsonSimon CaskeySothy CheaAntonietta CicconeRosemary ClarkAlan ConstableGerry CostiganMichael CowanKaye CussenDenise DamianosHelen de CieriMyra & Zev DegenPatricia DeviteDerryn Doherty

Jane DoyleBen DroscherCatherine EastonMax & Andrea EbertRene and John EisnerLeigh EllwoodChristine EncelJoan EnglishLynne Farrell & Greg SmithPeter FayDr Isaac FeldmanAndrew Felix FirestoneKaren FisherAgatha GaravelasJessica GarvinTimothy GerrardLinda and David GoldJen GreenhalghAmanda HallHelen HanrahanColleen HarrisRoger HeslopDamien HodgkinsonJudy HoldingJackie Hollis-SandoGrant HooperClare IaconoRosemary JacobsTerry & Jessica JasperAnita JawaryDavid JellieBronwyn Johnson &

David BattenAlyce KeenAdam KemptonGabrielle KhazamMichael KinoJanet KnightRob LastAurora LazzaroLinton LethleanRosie LewEvan LowensteinPeter MacSporranRita MantellMelinda MartinPatricia MartinJulian MartinJohn MashfordChris MasonJan McLucasCraig McMartinGraham MeadowcroftVivien MillaneGreg MolloyAnna MonumentJeanette Mullins

Joanne MurrayJan NoblettChristopher O’BrienAnita O’BrienIan O’BrienSimon O’BrienManny and Rita PaceHelen PageMichael PearceElizabeth PenderPiers PettitBrett PorterRichard ReedRalph RenardKate RichardsonJohn RidleyJoanna RoachKathy RobinsonSue RoffAnita & Tom RoperNorman RosenblattJosie & Adrian SalvatoreMichael SchwarzSilvana & Rebecca ScibiliaClive ScottTamara SilverTanja SloanJason SmithSimon SpainBecky SparksMaree StarbuckBeverley StaughtonNatasha StipanovAndrew StockeyAnne StonehouseSteve & Sue TerkelPaul ThomasRaymond TriggsNeil TwistHayley Van HandleyMark VeitchFrank WarnerPaul WhalenAndrea WilliamsCaroline WilliamsMary Paula WilliamsonJoan WoodFrancis Zemljack

THANK YOUto the following donors for their generous support in 2015/16

We march to the beat of our own drum and map our own future.

Fuelled by an unwavering belief in our artists, we’re buoyed by the creativity and authenticity that exists in our space, and heartened by those who delight in sharing in it.

We believe that art is serious, but making it can be fun.

That individual creativity triumphs over conformity, and divergent voices make life much more interesting.

That art is about revealing ourselves and creating meaningful connections – between artists, staff artists and art lovers.

Our experience will always be shared, our knowledge passed on, and our studio bound by creativity, integrity and generosity in equal measure.

We believe in making a mark that matters. We believe in art as it should be.

Original. Unapologetic. True. And joyful in the making.

OUR MANIFESTO.

FRONT COVERAlan ConstableNot titled (Twin Lens Medium Format camera) 2015glazed earthenware16 x 10.5 x 8.5 cm

BELOW Matthew Gove Not titled 2015glazed earthenware45 x 45 x 30 cmPrivate Collection, Melbourne


Our mission is to be a centre of excellence that supports artists with intellectual disabilities, promotes their work and advocates their inclusion in contemporary art practice and dialogue.

Since its inception, Arts Project Australia has aimed high. The quality of our exhibitions and the depth and scope of our studio programs are made possible by the range of activity and innovation we have within the organisation. Established in 1974 we immediately set out to forge a position as a leader and innovator in both the arts and disability sectors. We were the first full time arts studio in Australia for artists with an intellectual disability, and 42 years later have built a reputation both in Australia and internationally for our philosophy to support many highly talented, skilled and passionate artists and raise the visibility of the outstanding work that they produce right here in Melbourne. The proof of our endeavours lies in the consistency and quality of the exhibitions and programs that we produce and deliver, and the opportunities and experiences we have brokered for our artists. Our artists have been included in exhibitions all over the world, and they are now represented in countless public and private collections.

The Arts Project Australia studio in Northcote functions similarly to a tertiary art environment and is attended weekly by more than 120 artists with an intellectual disability. Here, they are able to develop their own practice while supported by our staff artists, all of whom are professional artists. This is a space where feedback, guidance and critical advice supports and encourages each and every artist to find his or her own authentic voice. Here, art is not taught. Instead we foster and nurture the creative direction of each artist to elicit works of personal meaning and style, whether it be painting, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, 3D sculpture or digital media. Alongside the studio, our gallery staff plan and execute a full annual program of rotating exhibitions that feature our artists’ work alongside that of the broader contemporary art community.

ABOUT ARTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA/ CONTENTS /

2 President’s Report

5 Executive Director’s Report

6 Board, Staff & Volunteers

8 Dining with Art

10 The Northcote Penguins

12 Our Artists

15 Exhibition Report

20 In the Studio

22 Financial Statements

32 Auditor’s Report

Chris O’Brien No.8 Urquart St Northcote (Edmund House) 2016glazed Southern Ice porcelain19 x 11 x 18 cmPrivate Collection, Melbourne

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Arts Project Australia is thriving. The outstanding critical reception of Lisa Reid’s survey The Devil’s in the Detail set the scene for 2015/16, followed by a raft of important prizes and nominations for many of our artists, to whom we offer our heartfelt congratulations.

Alan Constable won the inaugural Inspire Award for Excellence in Visual Arts and was a finalist in the Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize. John Huggins was a finalist in the Victorian Indigenous Art Awards and The Koorie Art Show. Bobby Kyriakopoulos made the shortlist for the Churchie National Emerging Art Prize, Patrick Francis and Georgia Szmerling for the Darebin Art Prize, Peter Ben for the Maritime Art Awards & Exhibition, Valerio Ciccone for the Blake Prize, Bronwyn Hack for the Brunswick Street Gallery’s Small Works prize and Patrick Francis for the Sunshine Coast Art Prize.

It has also been a year of change, as we navigate our transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). I particularly wish to thank our board and management who have worked hard to adapt and align our Strategic Plan, which will ensure that we and our artists, carers, families and guardians are NDIS-ready.

We are delighted to welcome new partners to Arts Project; Delatite Wines, Limb Family Foundation, Nordia Foundation, RACV Foundation, Rees Family Foundation, Next Wave Festival and The Marian and E.H Flack Trust. We thank our existing partners; Leonard Joel, Art Guide Australia, Gandel Philanthropy, Creative Victoria, Inner North Community Foundation, Amelia Eliza Holland Trust and the City of Darebin. All are integral to our success and enable our important work to continue.

The board and management would like to pay particular thanks to the Cussen family for donating their late son’s artwork to Arts Project. Leo Cussen was a key member of our studio and passed away in May 2015, and we all miss him greatly. A solo exhibition of Leo’s work will be held in 2017.

Thank you to all Arts Project artists, our dedicated team of staff and volunteers, and the senior management team. I would also like to thank the board for their unwavering commitment to the organisation that has seen another remarkable year at Arts Project Australia.

Bronwyn Johnson

ABOVE Georgia Szmerling Lorikeets on a branch 2015glazed earthenware15.5 x 28 x 18.5 cmPrivate Collection, Melbourne

OPPOSITE Anthony RomagnanoBush Walk 2016digital print31 x 21 cm

Arts Project Australia have nurtured & championed artists with an intellectual disability for over 40 years – a huge contribution to our creative State.

— CREATIVE VICTORIA

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

After the excitement of our 40th birthday celebrations, one would have expected a quieter year in 2015/16. Not at all! The level of activity at Arts Project Australia just grows and grows, which is a testament to our energetic and creative staff and our enthusiastic and talented artists.

In addition to delivering our well established studio and exhibition programs, we have had a year of consolidation and preparation. With the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) imminent, we have worked hard to ensure that our systems and processes will be fit for purpose and ready for the challenges of this new funding mechanism. This has involved the implementation of a sophisticated new client relationship management system, which will enable us to manage all our stakeholder relationships more effectively and efficiently. Hand in hand with this, we have also been developing a new website, to better inform our stakeholders of our activities, and to enable more online sales for our artists.

We are “NDIS ready”. However, now we are struggling to have the NDIA recognise the value of the innovation and uniqueness of our organisation. Arts Project knows what it costs to deliver our high quality professional studio and gallery program; but it is proving difficult to get a resolution from the NDIA that will ensure the organisation’s sustainability. We’re mounting a strong campaign and may ask you to join us in supporting our case for the hourly rate we require to continue into the future.

Given the uncertainty surrounding NDIS funding, we have also been focussing on developing new income streams; and have partnered with Refresh Hospitality to grow the hiring of our gallery space. So far we have seen birthday lunches, engagement parties, christenings, concerts and book launches. Why not consider our gallery as a venue for your next event?

Once again I must pay tribute to the extraordinary team of staff and volunteers who go out of their way to maximise development and opportunities for our artists, and to a committed and active board who provide our strategic direction.

Sue Roff

ABOVE Terry Williams Not titled 2015material, vinyl, stuffing and wool110 x 140 x 33 cm

OPPOSITE Installation image of 2015 Annual Gala exhibition, where every artist from the Arts Project studio had an artwork featured. Included, is a detail from Paul Hodges Art Wall Commission-an annual ephemeral art project that lasts for the duration of the exhibition.

By supporting artists with a disability, Arts Project Australia enriches the broader arts sector, and fosters creative ability. We are proud to support them.— JULIA LIMB, The Limb Family Foundation


Peter Douglas Staff Artist – General & Digital Media

Rosie Vallis Staff Artist – General & Ceramics

Lyn Young Staff Artist – General

Nicole Macdonald Staff Artist – General

Elyss McCleary Staff Artist – General

Suzanne Brown Staff Artist – General

Sarah Humphery Staff Artist – General

Yoshe Gillespie Staff Artist – General

Anna-Maria O’Keeffe Staff artist (casual)

Ashlee Laing Staff artist (casual)

Robert McHaffie Staff artist (casual)

Alysia Rees Staff artist (casual)

Volunteers

Jessie Brookes-Dowsett (2014–)Sarah Canning (2016–)Kylie Castan (2014–16)Michelle Clarke (2015)Micha Couell (2016–)Catherine Fitzgerald (2013–)Felicity Green (2014–2015)Louise Gresswell (2016–)Georgia Harvey (2016–)Debra Howlett (2011–)Lucy Kingsley (2015)Skye Lacy (2015–) Andriana Mantzouranis (2014–15)Steven McPhereson (2015)Nicholas Megchelse (2016–)Michael Pearce (2011–)Anne Stonehouse (2016–)Julianna Toth (2014–)Emily Walters (2014–)

Special Thanks

STUDENT PLACEMENTS Epping Secondary College: Rachael Burns

La Trobe University: Ruby Fiedler

Fintona Girls School: Asmitha Prabaharan & Judy Wang & Sarah Ho

Melbourne Polytechnic: Matthew Jelleff

Western Sydney Institute: Kate Goff

Viewbank College: Skye Lacy

PROOFREADERS Brigette Norton & Emma Woolley

FUNDRAISING DINNER VOLUNTEERSRob KabboordBronwyn KabboordTim WoodsTim Van VelzenAndriana MantzouranisDebra HowlettRuby Fielder

CONTRIBUTING WRITERAnne Stonehouse

BOARD, STAFF & VOLUNTEERS

Board of Management

Bronwyn Johnson President

Neil Twist Vice President

Mashelle Parrett Treasurer

Frank Warner Secretary

Barbara Ajzenberg Member

Mandy Hall Member

Damien Hodgkinson Member

Kate Richardson Member

Silvana Scibilia Member

Board Subcommittee Members

Catherine Easton Norman Rosenblatt

Life Members

Dorothy BerryValerio CicconeAlan ConstableCheryl DayePeter FayKitty GinterJulian MartinNorman RosenblattSally ShrimptonCatherine Staughton

Members

90 (Includes Life Members)

Staff

Sue Roff Executive Director

Sandy Fernée Operations Manager

Sim Luttin Gallery Manager & Curator

James McDonald Studio Manager

Penelope Hunt Registrar

Melissa Petty Gallery Assistant

Allison O’Callaghan Studio & Gallery Assistant

Brad Rusbridge Gallery Technician

Elizabeth Sampson Gallery Assistant (Casual)

Frances Wilkinson Gallery Assistant

Glenn Dalton Staff Artist – General & Printmaking

Jessie Imam Staff Artist – General & Digital Media

Jodie-Lee Kipps Staff Artist – General & 3D

Ching Yee Ng Staff Artist – Digital Media

Camille Hannah Staff Artist – Professional Practice


With a delicious menu lovingly prepared by Merricote’s Rob Kabboord, the perfect wine to accompany it from Delatite Wines, and an entertaining address from our special guest Denise Scott, our 2016 fundraising evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all 51 guests.

With an opportunity to preview our exhibitions – Signature Style and Cam Noble Solo – guests enjoyed being able to purchase artworks ahead of the exhibition openings and to take part in a raffle and silent auction.

Thanks to artists Alan Constable, Julian Martin and Chris Mason for donating works for the auction – all were sold to very happy purchasers. We raised around $15,000 to support our dynamic studio program.

Thanks so much to all the guests, donors, volunteers and sponsors of the event – we simply couldn’t have done it without you.

Just some of the feedback we’ve received.

Wonderful atmosphere, great people, amazing artwork, delicious food, wine......Thanks for an incredible night. Can’t wait to use my Eckersley’s voucher and start painting. Thank you all!

I hope you’re feeling very pleased with last night’s event. It flowed so smoothly and there was such a lively, happy and positive feeling. What a lot of organisation would have to go into it to make it go so well. The food and drink were great and Denise was the perfect person to have. I hope you made lots of money!

DINING WITH ART

What a fabulous time we had at this year’s Dining with Art fundraiser in the Arts Project Australia gallery!

It was an amazing night! Thank you to all artists and staff at Arts Project Australia.


REFLECTIONS ON COMING TOGETHER AS ARTISTS: THE NORTHCOTE PENGUINS

Making art can be a solitary, at times lonely, pursuit. One of the many positives of participating in the Studio program at Arts Project is the opportunity to work alongside other artists and with staff artists whose job is to support, encourage, challenge and introduce new possibilities and ideas.

The Northcote Penguins (otherwise known as the Professional Practice Program) offers eight artists a year-long small group experience that aims to increase their consciousness of their art practice and their ability to articulate it. Each member of the group has been invited to take part over a year in a variety of activities that complement and extend their work in the studio.

The main criterion for being invited to be a Penguin is an expectation that the artist will enjoy and benefit from participating.

The Penguins come together every Wednesday for the day. Activities have included talks about specific contemporary and historical art movements, workshops on collage and line drawing, an illustrated talk by an accomplished jeweller about her path as a maker and what has influenced and inspired her, a visit to an exhibition in a nearby area of the city and the launch of a mural the Penguins created in a public space in the local community. Regardless of the activity, the experience is highly conversational, lively and animated. As is true in any group, some artists have more to say than others, but all appear to be confident about expressing their views, challenging ideas and asking questions.

An important part of the program is tutorials in which members of the group critique each other’s work, followed by the creator responding to others’ comments and talking about their intentions and responses to their own work. Woven in to all activities is information about techniques and references to well known and highly regarded contemporary and past artists. New terminology is introduced and applied to the artists’ work and the work of other artists is referenced in discussion of the artist’s work.

Staff artist Camille Hannah facilitates the group. She plans sessions in advance but approaches each session flexibly in order to take advantage of opportunities that arise. Camille articulates, demonstrates, informs, prompts and empowers the artists. She knows each artist and their work well, and through her comments and questions validates each one’s strengths and style. She probes gently, encouraging reactions that go deeper than ‘I like it’ or ‘It’s interesting’. She invites innovation and the confidence to accept challenges.

She endorses and encourages diverse views both implicitly and explicitly. Deep respect for artistic endeavours and the artists underpins all the interactions.

What comes through so powerfully in these rich experiences is not only that it is a chance to gain new knowledge and skills, but also that a strong sense of community builds among members of the group and an accompanying strengthened sense of identity as an artist. The experience is both serious and seriously fun. As Camille says, ‘We are all artists together. We come together to learn, explore, share and make art’.

– ANNE STONEHOUSE AM

The benefits of being a Penguin for a year are no doubt as individual as each of the artists who participate, but what strikes me as a shared benefit is the opportunity a small ongoing group affords for interaction, sharing different perspectives and learning from each other.


OUR ARTISTS

Abery, LiamAjzenberg, StevenAlvarez, AlvaroAndrinopoulos, FulliAng, LyginAristovoulou, GeorgeAshdown, SamanthaBates, JohnBeavis, DesmondBeckley, EzekielBen, PeterBerechree, EricaBerry, DorothyBrott, ShoshannaBrown, RobertBurns, MonicaCalvano, AntonellaCamakaris, MichaelCanzano, DionneCapaldo, NicholasCardinale, RiccardoCartelli, JacobCave, PeterChapman, ShiraChea, SamraingCiccone, ValerioCipusev, BorisClark, MatthewCochrane, AshleeConstable, AlanCoombe, SpenserCornelious, JamesCosgriff, BrianDawes, JamieDawson, Wendy

Dickins, MichaelDicks, SimeonDober, EmilyDodd, AlannaDoherty, RobynDoyle, BenjaminDuncombe, BeverleyDymke, JordanEbert, JessicaFelsinger, SalomeFenech, SamueleFielding, SandraForster, MartinFoster, KatherineFrancis, PatrickGibbs, BarbaraGold, IanGove, MatthewGrijalva, LionelHack, BronwynHallas, KaymayHanrahan, BrigidHodges, PaulHoward, RuthHoward-Wilks, MilesHuggins, JohnHutchison, TerrenceIaconis, VenuzzaIacono, ThomasJames, RakhiJasper, WilliamKeen, MichaelKerr-Phillips, SamuelKlingenspor, ChaseKnight, Kate

Kyriakopoulos, BobbyLazzari, MonicaLazzaro, AdrianLedwidge, AndrewLindrea, AliaLonghurst, FionaLynch, AnneMacSporran, JamesManzart, OrionMartin, JulianMasino, AntonellaMason, ChrisMatta, Sammi-JoMcDonald, KeithMcDonald, KayeMenta, EdenMichael, MattieMillane, MirandaMossop, DavidMurray, WillNeville, WilliamNgo, JennyNguyen, CindyNguyen, NhanNoble, CameronNoble, JodieNoble, TimothyO’Brien, RosieO’Brien, ChrisO’Brien, WarrenPace, DanielParedes, SimonPerrette, StevenPeterson, SamPhilbey, Christopher

Porter, GavinPower, JosefReid, LisaRichardson, DanielRomagnano, AnthonyRule, ChristineSahyoun, ChristopherSalvatore, AdrianScibilia, RebeccaSefo, AidanSheehan, LauraSholl, KatherineSlee, BrendanSloan, MeganSmith, MarkStaughton, CathySturrock, MalcolmSutherland, LindsaySzmerling, GeorgiaTaylor, FionaTia, AmaniTran, JimmyTrasancos, MichaelTruett, PhilipTurk, LachlanVanston, RebeccaWilliams, TimothyWilliams, Terry

Congratulations on being an organisation which leads with vision, verve and top professionalism in a sector which historically has failed to shine on all three.— ROBIN KENTLEY, Member and Supporter

Bronwyn Hack, Not titled, 2014, pencil and gouache on paper, 38 x 28 cm. Exhibited in Wild Lands at Linden New Art in 2016


A top drawer outfit, champions all! They lead the world in nurturing artists with an intellectual disability. A team of champions, and a champion team. — PETER FAY, Life Member and friend of Arts Project

Lisa Reid artwork installation (detail) from her survey exhibition The Devil’s in the Detail presented at Arts Project Australia in 2015

Northcote Achievements

In 2015-16, 100% of Arts Project artists were exhibited in at least one exhibition in our Northcote gallery, and almost 50% of artists were presented in two or more exhibitions at Arts Project.Highlights include:• 13 exhibitions presented at our Northcote gallery• Presented a year-long collaborative exhibition

Telltale, which was developed through Next Wave’s Emerging Curators Program in partnership with Arts Project Australia for the Next Wave Festival 2016

• A curated group show by prominent curator Dr Vincent Alessi featuring the work of Arts Project Australia artists and other Australian contemporary artists, which was supported by an Australia Council of the Arts Project Grant

• A major retrospective exhibition Lisa Reid: The Devil’s in the Detail, accompanied by a full-colour catalogue sponsored by Leonard Joel with an essay by Dylan Rainforth

• Presented the exhibition Tell ‘em I’m Dead! curated by emerging studio artist Eden Menta in collaboration with staff Suzanne Brown and Peter Douglas. Creative Victoria supported this exhibition through a VicArts grant

• Over 450 visitors from the local community joined us at our Annual Gala in December 2015, where every Arts Project artist had an artwork presented in the show

• The gallery hosted our second highly successful Dining with Art fundraising dinner for 51 VIP guests in March 2016

• Arts Project nominated Paul Hodges to paint its highly anticipated Drawing Wall Commission

National & International Achievements

In 2015-16, Arts Project artists were exhibited in 34 national and international exhibitions, art prizes and awards.Highlights include:• A solo show of ceramic cameras by Alan

Constable was presented at Andrew Baker Gallery in Queensland in 2015

• An installation of work by Boris Cipusev was displayed in the member’s area of the NGV from works acquired by the NGV for their Permanent Collection from Melbourne Now in 2013

• Fleisher/Ollman in Philadelphia presented work by Julian Martin at The Armory Show 2016, and work by Julian Martin and John Bates at the Outsider Art Fair in New York

• The launch of a new ‘artwork lease partnership’ with the Victorian Civil and Administration Tribunal (VCAT) in Kings Street, Melbourne. Over twenty Arts Project artists were selected and over sixty artworks installed across two floors

• Participating in the Craft Cubed Festival in Melbourne with an Open Stockroom Series event and Nests at Northcity4

• The advancement of an ongoing partnership with Westspace, Melbourne

• Alan Constable and Terry Williams were finalists in the inaugural Victorian Craft Awards in Melbourne

General Facts • Arts Project either curated or participated

in 47 exhibitions nationally & internationally• Over 1150 artworks were exhibited in

curated exhibitions, art prizes, awards and leases at Arts Project, as well as in national and international venues

• We sold over $167,000 in artwork, $13,000 in frames and $4,300 in merchandise

• We leased over 130 artworks to corporate and non-profit organisations across Melbourne


BE CAREFUL NOWExhibition: 6 Feb – 12 Mar 2016Curated by: Bronwyn Hack, with mentoring by Jodie KippsOpened by: Andrew Abbott, Deputy Secretary, Creative VictoriaBronwyn Hack’s first solo exhibition, Be Careful Now launched a recent collection of paintings and 3D artworks that focused on anatomy and the body. Bronwyn has been a regular studio artist at Arts Project since 2011 and has been included in numerous group exhibitions including Nests, Northcity4, Melbourne; My Puppet, My Secret Self, The Substation, Newport; and each Annual Gala at Arts Project Australia since 2011.

SIGNATURE STYLE Exhibition: 19 Mar – 30 Apr 2016Curated by: Sim Luttin in collaboration with the Arts Project studioOpened by: Graham Meadowcroft, Publisher, Art Guide AustraliaSignature Style was a group exhibition that presented large-scale paintings by artists at Arts Project Australia whose work readily identifies them as the creator. Thirteen artists were asked to paint a single artwork or diptych on large, primed door panels specifically for the exhibition. In response, artists explored typical motifs that they often investigate in their work, resulting in a collection of new and seemingly disparate artworks that revealed distant landscapes, portraits of unknown/mythical/ghoulish/popular culture figures, as well as abstract paintings inspired by the imagination and everyday influences.

CAM NOBLE SOLO Exhibition: 19 Mar – 30 Apr 2016Curated by: Cam Noble, with mentoring by Penelope HuntOpened by: Graham Meadowcroft, Publisher, Art Guide AustraliaCam Noble’s depictions of pop stars, models and celebrities resonate on a personal level. Cam has been a regular studio artist at Arts Project since 2004 and has been included in numerous group exhibitions including, Melbourne Art Fair, Royal Exhibition Building; National Gallery of Victoria 150th Anniversary, NGV, Melbourne; and Pearls of Arts Project Australia: The Stuart Purves Collection, National touring exhibition. His work is held in private collections throughout Australia. This was Cam Noble’s first solo exhibition.

TELLTALE Exhibition: 7 May – 11 Jun 2016Curated by: Justin Hinder and Anna Louise RichardsonOpened by: Georgie Meagher, Artistic Director & CEO, Next WaveTelltale was a writing and exhibition project centred on a narrative conceived by ten artists, written by Justin Hinder, and explored over a series of collaborative workshops and studio sessions at Arts Project Australia. Telltale was developed through Next Wave’s Emerging Curators Program with Arts Project Australia for the Next Wave Festival 2016. Artists included: Richard Lewer & Eden Menta, Paul Hodges & Georgina Cue, Katherine Hattam & Megan Sloan, Kate Knight & Kate Just and Mark Smith & ChiliPhilly.

PARAGON OF VIRTUEExhibition: 7 May – 11 Jun 2016Curated by: Gavin Porter, with mentoring from Elyss McClearyOpened by: Georgie Meagher, Artistic Director & CEO, Next WaveGavin Porter’s first solo exhibition Paragon of Virtue presented new work that explored apocalyptic themes. Conceived by Gavin, this exhibition featured a lead heroine ‘Paragon’ who was motivated by a strong sense of justice. In the exhibition, Gavin introduced complex graphic novel type narratives, such as the timeless thematic struggle between good and evil.

SECRET GARDENExhibition: 18 Jun – 30 Jul 2016Curated by: Georgia Szmerling, with mentoring from Allison O’CallaghanOpened by: Jane Scott CEO & Artistic Director, Craft VictoriaGeorgia Szmerling’s second solo exhibition Secret Garden confirmed Georgia’s dominant interest in the portrayal of decorative plant formations and the natural world. For her exhibition, Georgia created new works on paper and board, as well as new ceramic sculptures. These landscape-based artworks presented colourful and lively interpretations of the landscape and the animals that inhabit it.

CLAY: IT’S A MATTER OF SUBSTANCE EXHIBITION: 18 Jun – 30 Jul 2016Curated by: Rosie VallisOpened by: Jane Scott CEO & Artistic Director, Craft VictoriaClay: It’s a matter of substance, was a group exhibition that focused on new ceramic artworks by eighteen Arts Project artists. The human activity of making a solid object from clay has spanned over 30,000 years. All the works in this exhibition were created through the artist’s fascination with the intrinsic qualities of this earthy material to create forms of meaning.

JOHN NORTHE SOLOExhibition: 18 Jul – 22 Aug 2015Curated by: Melissa Petty Opened by: Councillor Oliver Walsh, Deputy Mayor, City of DarebinJohn Northe Solo presented a collection of pastel and pencil drawings by the late John Northe (1943 – 2009). This exclusive selection was exhibited courtesy the Estate of John Northe and Arts Project Australia. Northe was introduced to Arts Project Australia in 1989, where he went on to create many pastel and pencil drawings. His work is held in public and private collections in Australia and overseas.

AFTER…Exhibition: 18 Jul – 22 Aug 2015Curated by: Penelope Hunt Opened by: Councillor Oliver Walsh, Deputy Mayor, City of DarebinAfter… explored how images can be reinterpreted and insightfully transformed into unique artworks in their own right. Artists look at and respond to the work of other artists whether for insights, inspiration, as study techniques, or for the sheer love and intrigue around another’s work, artists take cues from each other.

LISA REID: THE DEVIL’S IN THE DETAILExhibition: 29 Aug – 10 Oct 2015Curated by: Sim LuttinOpened by: John Albrecht, Managing Director & Proprietor Leonard JoelThe Devil’s in the Detail showcased a survey exhibition by Lisa Reid of painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics and digital media spanning fifteen years. The exhibition included over 60 artworks and was supported by a full-colour Leonard Joel Series catalogue that featured an essay by Melbourne-based writer Dylan Rainforth.

NORTHCOTE EXHIBITIONS

THE DEVIL’S IN THE DETAIL: Lisa Reid, TV Hits, 2001, acrylic on paper, 66 x 50 cm

ANNUAL GALA: Peter Ben, Not titled, 2015, gouache and ink on paper, 56 × 36 cm, Private Collection, Melbourne

TELLTALE: Kate Knight and Kate Just Telltale Grand Shenanigans (Family Portrait 2), 2016, Type C digital print, edition of 3, 44 x 60 cm

IT TAKES MORE THAN 140 CHARACTERS TO WRITE A NOVELExhibition: 29 Aug – 10 Oct 2015Curated & opened by: Dr Vincent Alessi, Senior Lecturer, La Trobe UniversityThis group exhibition explored the use of digital technologies and the photographic image in the creation of paintings, drawings and ceramic objects. It presented works by artists who create directly from digitally-mediated and photographic images, and argued that the physical act of painting, drawing and object making, and the presence of the artist’s hand brings us closer to the physical world which we inhabit. Artists included Alvaro Alvarez, Justin Andrews, Peter Ben, Erica Berechree, Alan Constable, Simon Finn, Chris O’Brien and Darren Wardle.

ANNUAL GALAExhibition: 28 Nov – 19 Dec 2015The Annual Gala exhibition was a celebration of over 240 recent artworks by Arts Project artists. This event showcased work created by more than 110 artists who worked in our Northcote studio in 2015. The exhibition included painting, drawing and photography through to printmaking and sculpture. The 2015 exhibition was developed concurrently with Arts Project’s “engaging our local communities” campaign.

TELL ‘EM I’M DEAD!Exhibition: 6 Feb – 12 Mar 2016Curated by: Eden Menta, Suzanne Brown & Peter DouglasOpened by: Andrew Abbott, Deputy Secretary, Creative VictoriaTell ‘em I’m dead! was a group exhibition that explored post-apocalyptic themes and artworks by various emerging and established Arts Project artists. The exhibition evoked a decaying landscape filled with ferocious monsters, deadly viruses, zombies and skeletons - common subjects for a selection of artists that work in our Northcote studio. Co-curated by emerging studio artist Eden Menta and staff Suzanne Brown and Peter Douglas, Tell ‘em I’m Dead! Brought together artists with a passion for all things dark and gruesome. Creative Victoria supported this exhibition through a VicArts grant.


THE ARMORY SHOW – MODERNFleisher/Ollman booth, Pier 92, New York, USA3 – 6 Mar 2016 Artist: Julian Martin

IN CONCERTGertrude Contemporary, VIC 4 Mar – 31 May 2016Collaborating artists: Mark Smith/Charlie Sofo and Eden Menta/Minna Gilligan

THE MUSEUM OF EVERYTHINGKunsthal, Rotterdam, Netherlands5 Mar – 22 May 2016Artist: Alan Constable

PAPER PROJECTSLa Trobe University, VIC1 Apr – 31 May 2016Artists: Boris Cipusev, Miles Howard-Wilks, Bobby Kyriakopoulos and Julian Martin

WILD LANDSLinden New Art, VIC6 May – 17 Jul 2016Artists: Michael Camakaris, Dionne Canzano, Matthew Gove, Bronwyn Hack, Ruth Howard and Chris Mason

CLIMARTE POSTER PROJECTCarlton Connect Initiative Gallery, The University of Melbourne, VIC5 May – 28 May 2016Artist: Miles Howard-Wilks

A HISTORY OF THE FUTURE: IMAGINING MELBOURNEMelbourne Town Hall, VIC12 May – 12 Aug 2016Artist: Miles Howard-Wilks

BSG SMALL WORKS PRIZEBrunswick Street Gallery, VIC15 May – 4 Jun 2016Finalists: Michael Camakaris, Bronwyn Hack and Matthew Gove

/ CONSIGNMENT /• Fleisher/Ollman, USA (2013-16)

• Third Drawer Down, VIC (2013-16)

• Craft, VIC (2013-16)

• Jardan, VIC (2014-16)

/ LEASE /• Department of Health, VIC (2010-16)

• Melbourne City Mission, VIC (2013-16)

• ARA Consultants, VIC (2011-16)

• Back in Motion, VIC (2013-16)

• Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, VIC (2015-16)

/ OPEN STOCKROOM /

2015

July – Alanna Dodd & Anthony Romagnano

August – Ceramics Stockroom, Craft Cubed

September - Nhan Nguyen & Fiona Longhurst

October – Sam Fenech & Anthony Salvatore

November – Mark Smith & Chris Mason

2016

February – Jordan Dymke & Valerio Ciccone

March – Jenny Ngo & Gavin Porter

April – Michael Trasancos & Robyn Doherty

May – Anne Lynch & Warren O’Brien

June - Georgia Szmerling & Monica Burns

THE SALONScott Livesey Galleries, VIC13 Jun – 25 Jul 2015Artists: Alan Constable & Julian Martin

WELL REDRobin Gibson Gallery, NSW27 Jun – 22 Jul 2015 Artists: Various

MANNINGHAM VICTORIAN CERAMICS ART AWARDManningham Art Gallery, VIC15 Jul – 29 Aug 2015Finalist: Chris Mason

THE CHURCHIE: NATIONAL EMERGING ART PRIZE Griffith University Art Gallery, QLD31 Jul – 29 Aug 2015Finalist: Bobby Kyriakopoulos

VICTORIAN CRAFT AWARDCraft Victoria, VIC 1 – 15 Aug 2015 Artists: Alan Constable & Terry Williams

NESTS: CRAFT CUBED FESTIVALNorthcity4, VIC4 – 30 Aug 2015Artists: Various

OLIVE COTTON AWARD FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAITURETweed Regional Gallery, NSW7 Aug – 27 Sep 2015Finalist: Cam Noble

VICTORIAN INDIGENOUS ART AWARDSArt Gallery of Ballarat, VIC8 Aug – 20 Sep 2015Finalist: John Huggins

CLICK 2015Brunswick Street Gallery, VIC 4 – 17 Sep 2015Artists: Eden Menta, Cam Noble and Fiona Taylor

GENERATIONS, VICBrunswick Street Gallery, VIC4 – 17 Sep 2015Artist: Brigid Hanrahan

LINDEN POSTCARD SHOW Linden New Art, St Kilda, VIC19 Sep – 21 Nov 2015Artists: Erica Berechree, Thomas Iacono, Cindy Nguyen, Fulli Andrinopoulos and Alan Constable

CLOSE-UP: ALAN CONSTABLE SOLOAndrew Baker Gallery, QLD25 Sep – 31 Oct 2015Artist: Alan Constable

JULIAN MARTIN SOLONo Vacancy, Federation Square, VIC29 Sep – 11 Oct 2015Artist: Julian Martin

CONNECTEDFederation Square, VIC12 – 23 Oct 2015Finalists: Bronwyn Hack, Paul Hodges, Bobby Kyriakopoulos, Chris Mason, Eden Menta, Jodie Noble, Tim Noble, Daniel Pace, Lisa Reid, Anthony Romagnano, Mark Smith, Georgia Szmerling, and Fiona Taylor

GROUP SHOWChapter House Lane, VIC5 Nov – 4 Jan 2016Collaborating artists: Stephen Benwell/Aaron Carter, Alan Constable/Benjamin Lichtenstein, Matlok Griffiths/Julian Martin, and Pia Murphy/ Georgia Szmerling

MARITIME ART AWARDS & EXHIBITIONMission to Seafarers, VIC 6 Nov 2015 – 27 Feb 2016Finalist: Peter Ben

LIKENESSTown Hall Gallery, VIC 7 Nov – 20 Dec 2015Artists: Anthony Romagnano & Peter Cave

OSKA BRIGHT FILM FESTIVALBrighton Dome’s Corn Exchange, UK9 – 11 Nov 2015Finalist: Jenny Ngo

THE THING THAT FEELSGalerie Pompom, NSW18 Nov – 6 Dec 2015Artist: Alan Constable

CCP SALONCentre for Contemporary Photography, VIC27 Nov – 19 Dec 2015Artist: Eden Menta

PILE-UPLUPA, VIC29 Nov 2015 – 31 Jan 2016Collaborating artists: Cam Noble/Annalea Beattie

CHRISTMAS SHOWRobin Gibson Gallery, NSW3 – 24 Dec 2015Artists: Various

THE KOORIE ART SHOWKoorie Heritage Trust, VIC 5 Dec 2015 – 28 Feb 2016Artist: John Huggins

DAREBIN ART PRIZEBundoora Homestead, VIC 11 Dec 2015 – 21 Feb 2016Artists: Patrick Francis and Georgia Szmerling

OUTSIDER ART FAIRFleisher/Ollman booth, Metropolitan Pavilion, New York, USA21 – 24 Jan 2016Artists: John Bates and Julian Martin

64TH BLAKE PRIZEThe Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, NSW13 Feb – 24 Apr 2016Finalist: Valerio Ciccone

NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS

CLIMARTE POSTER PROJECT: Miles Howard-Wilks, The Good & Bad of the Reef, 2016, gouache on paper, 67 x 50 cm

IT TAKES MORE THAN 140 CHARACTERS TO WRITE A NOVEL: Erica Berechree, Not titled, 2010, gouache and marker on paper, 38 x 56.5 cm

SECRET GARDEN: Georgia Szmerling, Birds, 2015, ink on board, 51 x 21 cm


IN THE STUDIO

The Arts Project studio continues to be the creative engine room of the organisation, where 124 artists work with enthusiasm, vigour and dedication. Because of this, Arts Project Australia continues to be an inspiring and rewarding experience for all involved. Add to this a team of dedicated studio staff who work tirelessly to serve our talented stable, and it comes as no surprise that we have studio artists who have been attending for a quarter of a century or more, and a high number of staff artists who have been with the organisation for longer than five years. This continuity of support that our artists receive can be a rare thing in the general workplace today, so we are justifiably proud of our low staff attrition rate, and the strong working relationships that develop as a result. Added to this, we are ably supported by our wonderful volunteers, some of whom have also been with us for a long time, and whose contribution to the smooth running of the studio is invaluable. That being said, we are, of course, fortunate to have some new additions to the studio staff team, who bring fresh and important insights to the role.

The 2D program continues to be the core of the creative life of our organisation, and the specialty programs – Printmaking, Ceramics, Digital and 3D – round out the practices of the attending artists. These smaller departments work shoulder to shoulder with one another, each informing and supporting the practices of the others.

We have formally introduced Individual Artist Folio Review follow-up meetings with the artists. These sessions are held with artists, and allow for further discussion and feedback with and from the artist regarding their art practice. These meetings give staff artists further understanding of the maker’s intentions, and so further assist us in finding ways to support the individual to achieve their desired creative outcomes.

We’ve had the pleasure of sharing our space with many artists and staff from other supported studios over the course of the year. A number of our artists have also had the experience of working alongside external contemporary artists as part of the Next Wave Festival, once again providing an opportunity for members of the wider art community to immerse themselves in the Arts Project ethos, and add their own flourish and flare to this already abundantly creative hub.

Life drawing has been offered throughout the year, with artists and staff alike gathering to draw from life while enjoying the social aspect this pursuit offers.

The studio and gallery have continued to work hand in glove over the last year. A notable highlight has been the chance for our exhibiting artists to co-curate exhibitions in the Arts Project gallery. This initiative has added much value to the quality of the exhibitions calendar and offered the artists more control over their work and how it is presented.


STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

Note 2016 / $ 2015 / $

Revenue from Continuing Operations

Government funding:

Commonwealth grants 188,400.00 193,876.18

State grants 752,914.74 787,588.65

Fundraising:

Other grants 32,094.00 26,230.00

Sponsorship 10,000.00 21,495.45

Donations 174,015.23 169,639.06

Exhibition/artwork sales 167,612.31 286,211.09

Studio fees 110,545.26 61,425.98

Leasing of artworks 24,385.55 7,355.83

Membership fees 3,222.51 3,922.49

Other income:

Interest received 22,036.76 22,198.42

Miscellaneous income 27,783.19 17,632.50

Total Revenue 3 1,513,009.55 1,597,575.65

Administration expenses 66,188.23 103,267.22

Advertising/public relations 36,481.46 106,445.05

Building and equipment 76,663.59 73,971.38

Commission on art sales 128,045.63 160,275.58

Depreciation 40,764.88 38,069.92

Employee expenses 4 1,008,818.47 945,759.50

Finance and interest 1,325.99 1,093.13

Gallery 50,427.96 62,090.18

Postage and telecommunications 12,719.08 23,892.86

Minor asset purchases 6,606.06 19,647.35

Studio 62,578.40 54,412.05

Total Expenses 1,490,619.75 1,588,924.22

Net surplus for the year/Total comprehensive income for the year 22,389.80 8,651.43

The statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income is to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Patrick Francis Not titled 2016acrylic on paper76 x 56 cm


STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS


Note 2016 / $ 2015 / $

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Receipts from:

Government grants 941,314.74 981,464.83

Sales of artwork 167,612.31 286,211.09

Interest received 22,036.76 22,198.42

Memberships 3,222.51 3,922.49

Fund raising 216,109.23 217,364.51

Other operations 138,584.28 439,305.61

Cash payments to suppliers and employees (1,409,831.46) (1,469,510.23)

Net cash flows from operating activities 11 79,048.37 480,956.72

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Purchase of property, plant and equipment (63,557.00) (53,643.57)

Purchase of term deposits (20,885.19) (351,863.02)

Net cash used in investing activities (84,442.19) (405,506.59)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities – –

Net Increase (decrease) in cash held (5,393.82) 75,450.13

Cash at the beginning of the financial year 212,612.00 137,161.87

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 5 207,218.18 212,612.00

The statement of cash flows is to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION


Note 2016 / $ 2015 / $

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents 5 207,218.18 212,612.56

Term deposits 689,308.32 668,423.13

Trade and other receivables 6 46,314.73 22,185.01

Total current assets 942,841.23 903,220.70

Non-current assets

Term deposits – –

Property, plant and equipment 7 1,642,109.81 1,619,317.69

Total non-current assets 1,642,109.81 1,619,317.69

Total assets 2,584,951.04 2,522,538.39

Current Liabilities

Trade creditors and other payables 8 166,808.52 148,741.38

Provisions 9 69,899.71 19,898.00

Other liabilities 10 – 10,094.00

Total current liabilities 236,708.23 178,733.38

Non-current liabilities

Provisions 9 12,039.06 29,991.06

Total non-current liabilities 12,039.06 29,991.06

Total liabilities 248,747.29 208,724.44

Net Assets 2,336,203.75 2,313,813.95

Funds

Retained earnings 14 2,007,443.75 1,985,053.95

Bequest reserve 14 328,760.00 328,760.00

Total Funds 2,336,203.75 2,313,813.95

The statement of financial position is to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.


results of which form the basis of making the judgements. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only the period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions are outlined in the notes below. (C ) Revenue RecognitionRevenue is measured at the fair value of consideration received or receivable. Revenue is recognised net of the amounts of goods and services tax (GST) payable to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

Government fundingThe association’s activities are supported by grants received from the federal and state governments. Grants received on the condition that specified services are delivered, or conditions are fulfilled, are considered reciprocal. Such grants are initially recognised as a liability and revenue is recognised as services are performed or conditions fulfilled. Revenue from non-reciprocal grants is recognised when the association obtains control of the funds.

The association has received a number of government grants during the year. Once the association has been notified of the successful outcome of a grant application, the terms and conditions of each grant are reviewed to determine whether the funds relate to a reciprocal grant (i.e. payment for services rendered) in which case it is accounted for under AASB 118 Revenue or a non-reciprocal grant in which case it is accounted for under AASB 1004 Contributions.

Revenue from fundraisingDonations are recognised as revenue when the association gains control, economic benefits are probable and the amount of the donation can be measured reliably.

Sale of goodsRevenue from sales of artworks is recognised at the point of sale where the control of the goods passes to the customer.

Interest IncomeInterest income is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the association and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. Interest income is recognised as it accrues using the effective interest rate method.

Fees from artistsFees charged for services provided to artists are recognised when received.

(D) ExpenditureAll expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category.

(E) Cash and Cash EquivalentsCash and cash equivalents in the statement of financial position and for the purpose of the statement of cash flows comprises cash at bank, in hand and short-term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less, less any outstanding bank overdrafts.

Bequest ReserveIn 2015 the Board created a bequest reserve to enable the separate identification and disclosure of the balance of monies bequested to the association.

Bequest Reserve includes ‘Bev Brown’ bequest set aside by the Board for the purposes of special projects that enhance the work and experience of the Artists.

(F) Trade and Other ReceivablesTrade receivables, which comprise amounts owing from services provided to artists generally have 30 day terms, are recognised and carried at original invoice amount less an allowance for any uncollectable amounts. Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis with an allowance for doubtful debts made when there is objective evidence that the association will not be able to collect the debts. Uncollectable debts are written off when identified.

(G) Property, Plant and EquipmentThe depreciable amount of all fixed assets are depreciated over the useful lives of the assets to the association commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. Property, plant and equipment are depreciated over useful lives ranging from 5 to 7 years.

Land and buildings are independently revalued every 5 years. A commercial valuation was received during the 2011/12 financial year. The valuation amount has not been included in the financial statements at 30 June 2016. Refer to Note 7.

Plant and equipment and motor vehicles are carried at cost less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and impairment loss.

Buildings are depreciated over their useful lives which has been assessed at 100 years.

ImpairmentThe carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment at each reporting date, with recoverable amount being estimated when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may be impaired. No impairment was required during 2015 and 2016.

(H) Trade Creditors and PayablesTrade payables and other payables represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the association before the end of the financial year that are unpaid. These amounts are usually settled within 30 days. The carrying amount of the creditors and payables is deemed to reflect fair value.

(I) Other Current LiabilitiesThe liability for deferred income is the unutilised amounts of grants received on the condition that specified services are delivered or conditions are fulfilled. The services are usually provided or the conditions are fulfilled with 12 months of the receipt of the grant.

(J) Employee BenefitsEmployee benefits comprise wages and salaries, annual, non-accumulating sick and long service leave and contributions to superannuation plans.

Liabilities for wages and salaries expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in other payables in respect of employees’ services up to the reporting date. All annual leave is expected to be settled in 12 months.

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Association InformationThe financial statements of the not-for-profit association, Arts Project Australia Inc., for the year ended 30 June 2016 were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the board on 22nd August 2016.

Arts Project Australia Inc. is an incorporated association in Victoria, registered under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies(A) Basis of PreparationThe financial report is a general purpose financial report, which has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012, Australian Accounting Standards - reduced disclosure requirements, accounting interpretations and other authorative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board.

The association has adopted AASB 1053 Application of Tiers of Australian Accounting Standards and AASB 1012-2 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from Reduced Disclosure Requirements. The association is a not for profit entity which is not publicly accountable.

The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historic costs and does not take into account changing money values, or except where specifically stated, current valuations of non-current assets. The financial report is presented in Australian dollars.

The association has not early adopted any other new standards or interpretations. The association has assessed that there will be no material impact on the adoption of accounting standards issued with effective adoption dates post financial year end.

The following material accounting policies, which are consistent with the previous period unless otherwise stated, have been adopted in the preparation of this financial report.

(B) Significant Accounting Judgements, Estimates and AssumptionsThe preparation of financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUNDS AND RESERVES


Note 2016 / $ 2015 / $

Statement of Changes in Funds and Reserves

Opening retained earnings from operations 1,985,053.95 2,283,947.52

Amount transferred from capital reserve – 21,215.00

Net surplus attributable to the association 22,389.80 8,651.43

Amount transferred to bequest reserve – (328,760.00)

Closing retained earnings 2,007,443.75 1,985,053.95

Capital Reserve

Opening capital reserve – 21,215.00

Amount transferred from retained results – (21,215.00)

Closing capital reserve – –

Bequest Reserve

Opening bequest reserve – –

Amount transferred to bequest reserve including accrued interest 328,760.00 328,760.00

Amount utilised from bequest reserve – –

Closing bequest reserve 328,760.00 328,760.00

Closing retained results and reserves 2,336,203.75 2,313,813.95

The statement of changes in funds is to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.


2016 / $ 2015 / $

4. Employee Benefits Expense

Wages and salaries 955,550.97 897,642.46

Workers compensation 9,563.09 13,176.06

Movement in employee benefits provision 43,704.41 34,940.98

Total employee benefits expense 1,008,818.47 945,759.50

5. Cash and Cash Equivalents

Bank accounts

Operating account 8,435.09 93,227.68

Gifts account 90,819.91 89,307.50

Short term deposits 112,150.93 30,903.99

Clearing account (4,537.75) (868.61)

Petty cash 350.00 42.00

Total cash and cash equivalents 207,218.18 212,612.56

Cash at bank and term deposits earn interest at market rates

6. Trade and Other Receivables

Prepayments 4,859.00 4,161.46

Trade debtors 42,665.73 18,283.55

Less provision for doubtful debts (1,210.00) (260.00)

Total trade and other receivables 46,314.73 22,185.01

7. Property, Plant and Equipment

Land – at cost 264,000.00 264,000.00

Building – at cost 1,314,685.19 1,314,685.19

Building – accumulated depreciation (38,867.92) (25,762.00)

Plant and equipment – at cost 344,370.58 280,813.58

Plant and equipment – accumulated depreciation (243,703.04) (217,472.47)

Motor vehicle – at cost 21,430.64 21,430.64

Motor vehicle – accumulated depreciation (21,430.64) (20,002.25)

Permanent art collection – at cost 1,625.00 1,625.00

Total property, plant and equipment 1,642,109.81 1,619,317.69

During the 2011/12 year, the Board commissioned an independent valuers report on the valuation of the freehold land and buildings held by the association. The valuation received, on a commercial operation basis was $2,360,000, compared with a current carrying value of $1,539,817.27. The Board resolved to note the valuation , but not to adopt or incorporate the valuation figure into the financial statements. The next valuation is scheduled for 30 June 2017.

2016 / $ 2015 / $

3. Revenue

Sale of goods 167,612.31 286,211.09

Government grants 941,314.74 981,464.83

Donations, gifts, sponsorships 216,109.23 217,364.51

Interest income 22,036.76 22,198.42

Studio fees 110,545.26 61,425.98

Leasing of artwork 24,385.55 7,355.83

Other 31,005.70 21,554.99

Total revenue 1,513,009.55 1,597,575.65

NOTES Continued

These liabilities are measured at amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled and amounts settled 12 months from the end of the reporting period are discounted.

The liability for long service leave is recognised in the provision for employee benefits and is measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employee’s up to the reporting date. Consideration is given to anticipated future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and period of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields on national government bonds with terms to maturity that match as closely as possible, the estimated cash outflows. Associated on-costs have been provided in provisions.

The association pays contributions to certain accumulation superannuation plans. Contributions are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income when they are due. The association has no obligation to pay further contributions to these plans.

(K) TaxationIncome taxThe association is a charitable institution for the purposes of Australian taxation legislation and is therefore exempt from income tax. The association holds deductible gift recipient status.

Goods and Services TaxRevenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the ATO, in which case it is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of an asset or as part of an item of expense. Receivables and payables are recognised inclusive of GST.

Cash flow is included in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis. The GST component of cash flow arising from investing and financing activities that is recoverable or payable to the ATO is classified as operating cash flow.

(L) ComparativesReclassification of Transaction

In 2015 amounts were reclassified between administrative costs, studio and gallery to correct their classification by nature.


2016 / $ 2015 / $

11. Cash Flow Information (continued)

(Increase)/Decrease in trade debtors and other current assets (24,129.72) 352,891.30

Increase/(Decrease) in trade creditors and other payables 7,973.70 63,100.01

Increase/(Decrease) in provisions 32,049.71 18,244.06

Net cash flows from operations 79,048.37 480,956.72

12. Contingent Liabilities

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has a caveat over the Association’s land and buildings. The caveat entitles DHS to receive 18.4% of the value of land and buildings if the Association were to wind up, become insolvent, sell the land and buildings, breach the deed with DHS, breach applicable legislation or use the property for a non-approved purpose.

13. Details of Reserves

Retained EarningsRetained earnings represents the funds of the association that are not designated for particular purposes.

14. Key Management Personnel

Compensation for key management personnel

Short term employee benefits 114,647.52 111,024.09

Post employment benefits 10,891.51 10,547.16

Total employee benefits 125,539.03 121,571.25

COMMITTEE MEMBERS’ DECLARATION

We, Bronwyn Johnson and Mashelle Parrett, being members of the Board of Arts Project Australia Incorporated, certify that : The statements attached to this certificate give a true and fair view of the financial position of Arts Project Australia Incorporated during and at the end of the financial year of the association ending on 30th June 2016.

Bronwyn JohnsonPRESIDENT

Mashelle ParrettTREASURER

Dated this 22nd day of August 2016

NOTES Continued

Asset Reconciliation Land BuildingPlant &

Equipment Motor Vehicle

Opening balance 2014 264,000.00 1,263,322.18 71,221.03 3,576.39

Additions – 38,643.01 15,000.00 –

Depreciation – (13,042.00) (22,879.92) (2,148.00)

Closing balance 2015 264,000.00 1,288,923.19 63,341.11 1,428.39

Opening balance 2015 264,000.00 1,288,923.19 63,341.11 1,428.39

Additions – – 63557.00 –

Depreciation – (13,105.92) (26,230.57) (1,428.39)

Closing balance 2016 264,000.00 1,275,817.27 100,667.54 –

2016 / $ 2015 / $

8. Trade Creditors and Payables

Unsecured:

Trade creditors 12,354.09 39,834.65

GST payable 21,186.24 21,429.28

PAYG payable 23,776.50 8,095.22

Accruals 40,888.76 22,434.00

Annual leave provision 68,602.93 56,948.23

Total trade creditors and payables 166,808.52 148,741.38

9. Provisions

Long service leave – current 69,899.71 19,898.00

Long service leave – non current 12,039.06 29,991.06

Total Provisions 81,938.77 49,889.06

10. Other Liabilities

Unearned grants – 10,094.00

– 10,094.00

11. Cash Flow Information

Operating result 22,389.80 8,651.43

Cash flows excluded from operating results attributable to operating activities

Non-cash flows in operating result

Depreciation 40,764.88 38,069.92

Changes in assets and liabilities

NOTES Continued

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GOVERNMENT

Australian Governement Department of Social Services

City of DarebinCouncil of Adult, Community

& Further EducationCreative VictoriaDepartment of Health and

Human ServicesVictorian Auditor-General’s

Office

PHILANTHROPIC

Gandel PhilanthropyInner North Community

FoundationLimb Family FoundationNordia FoundationPerpetual Foundation –

The Bob Jenyns EndowmentRACV FoundationRees Family FoundationThe Amelia Eliza Holland TrustThe Terry Brian Kenny Fund

CORPORATE

ARA ConsultantsArt Guide AustraliaCrown Resorts Foundation –

Employee Advisory Committee ‘Community Grants Program’

Delatite WinesKennardsLeeuwin EstateLeonard JoelMerricoteThird Drawer DownZerella Investments

BUILDING DONORS

Brockhoff FoundationCommunity Support FundDame Elisabeth MurdochHigh D Williamson

FoundationIan Potter FoundationJohn T Reid Charitable

TrustsLeda ConstructionsMyer FoundationRobinson ArchitectsWilliam Buckland

Foundation

DINING WITH ART SPONSORS/DONORS

Rob & Bronwyn Kabboord, Merricote

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/ ANNUAL REPORT /

2016

COVER FEATURE ARTIST

Alan CONSTABLE Born: Melbourne 1956

Alan Constable’s work is multi-disciplinary, ranging from drawing and painting to ceramic sculpture. He is most renowned for his ceramic cameras, which the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Melbourne recognised when they acquired thirteen of Constable’s cameras that they presented in Melbourne Now in 2014. His ceramic sculptures, which he began developing in 2007, reflects his life-long fascination with old cameras, which started at the age of eight when he would make replicas from cardboard cereal boxes. Constable’s finger impressions can be seen clearly on the clay surface, leaving the mark of the maker as a lasting imprint. Coinciding with his 3D practice, Constable maintains a strong painting and drawing practice, focusing on imagery from newspapers and magazines as his points of reference.

Constable has been a regular studio artist at Arts Project Australia since 1991. Alongside regular selection in group exhibitions throughout Australia, Constable has presented in a number of solo exhibitions including Alan Constable: Close–Up, Andrew Baker Art Dealer, Brisbane, 2015; Alan Constable, Darren Knight Gallery, Sydney, 2015; Alan Constable/Ten Cameras (curated by Ricky Swallow), South Willard, Los Angeles, 2013; Viewfinder: Alan Constable Survey, Arts Project Australia, Melbourne, 2011; Alan Constable, Stills Gallery, Sydney, 2011; and Alan Constable Clay Cameras, Helen Gory Galerie, Melbourne, 2009.

Constable has been a finalist in a number of prominent art awards including, most recently, the Victoria Craft Award, Craft, Melbourne. His work is held in the collection of The Museum of Everything, London, as well as many prominent public collections in Australia including Gold Coast City Gallery, Surfers Paradise; Deakin University, Melbourne; National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne; and Orange Regional Gallery, Orange.

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