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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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FRONT COVER BELOW Alan Constable Matthew Gove THANK YOU Not titled (Twin Lens Not titled 2015 to the following donors for their generous support in 2015/16 Medium Format camera) glazed earthenware 2015 45 x 45 x 30 cm glazed earthenware Private Collection, 16 x 10.5 x 8.5 cm Melbourne

GOVERNMENT DINING WITH ART Jane Doyle Joanne Murray SPONSORS/DONORS Ben Droscher Jan Noblett Australian Governement Catherine Easton Christopher O’Brien Department of Social Rob & Bronwyn Kabboord, Max & Andrea Ebert Anita O’Brien Merricote Services Rene and John Eisner Ian O’Brien City of Darebin Lix Cox, monoprint Leigh Ellwood Simon O’Brien Council of Adult, Community Andrei Davidoff Christine Encel Manny and Rita Pace & Further Education Abi Crompton, Third Joan English Helen Page Creative Victoria Drawer Down Lynne Farrell & Greg Smith Michael Pearce Department of Health and Denise Scott Peter Fay Elizabeth Pender Human Services Leonard Joel Dr Isaac Feldman Piers Pettit Victorian Auditor-General’s Art Guide Andrew Felix Firestone Brett Porter Office Fowlers Flowers Karen Fisher Richard Reed OUR MANIFESTO. SOFITEL Luxury Hotels Agatha Garavelas Ralph Renard PHILANTHROPIC Harper and Blohm Jessica Garvin Kate Richardson Refresh Hospitality Gandel Philanthropy Timothy Gerrard John Ridley Delatite Winery We march to the beat of our own drum and map our Inner North Community Linda and David Gold Joanna Roach Flinders Island Meat own future. Foundation Jen Greenhalgh Kathy Robinson The Coffee Hawker Limb Family Foundation Amanda Hall Sue Roff Melbourne International Fuelled by an unwavering belief in our artists, we’re Nordia Foundation Helen Hanrahan Anita & Tom Roper Comedy Festival buoyed by the creativity and authenticity that exists Perpetual Foundation – Colleen Harris Norman Rosenblatt eckersley’s The Bob Jenyns Endowment Roger Heslop Josie & Adrian Salvatore in our space, and heartened by those who delight in Stir Crazy RACV Foundation Damien Hodgkinson Michael Schwarz Heidi Victoria sharing in it. Rees Family Foundation Judy Holding Silvana & Rebecca Scibilia The Amelia Eliza Holland Trust Jackie Hollis-Sando Clive Scott We believe that art is serious, but making it can be fun. INDIVIDUAL DONORS The Terry Brian Kenny Fund Grant Hooper Tamara Silver Clare Iacono Tanja Sloan That individual creativity triumphs over conformity, Robyn Aitken CORPORATE Barbara Ajzenberg Rosemary Jacobs Jason Smith and divergent voices make life much more interesting. Kim Barter Terry & Jessica Jasper Simon Spain ARA Consultants Jan Batten Anita Jawary Becky Sparks That art is about revealing ourselves and creating Art Guide Australia Bernie Bedford David Jellie Maree Starbuck Crown Resorts Foundation – meaningful connections – between artists, staff artists Joe Benshemesh Bronwyn Johnson & Beverley Staughton Employee Advisory and art lovers. Julie Blyfield David Batten Natasha Stipanov Committee ‘Community Rosemary Brennan Alyce Keen Andrew Stockey Grants Program’ Our experience will always be shared, our knowledge John Allen Brent Adam Kempton Anne Stonehouse Delatite Wines Margaret Bullen Gabrielle Khazam Steve & Sue Terkel passed on, and our studio bound by creativity, integrity Kennards Ronald Butters Michael Kino Paul Thomas and generosity in equal measure. Leeuwin Estate Catrina Camakaris Janet Knight Raymond Triggs Leonard Joel David Cantwell Rob Last Neil Twist We believe in making a mark that matters. Merricote Dionne Canzano Aurora Lazzaro Hayley Van Handley Third Drawer Down We believe in art as it should be. Maureen Canzano Linton Lethlean Mark Veitch Zerella Investments Trish Carroll Rosie Lew Frank Warner Original. Unapologetic. True. And joyful in the making. Margaret Carroll Evan Lowenstein Paul Whalen BUILDING DONORS Allan Carson Peter MacSporran Andrea Williams Brockhoff Foundation Simon Caskey Rita Mantell Caroline Williams Community Support Fund Sothy Chea Melinda Martin Mary Paula Williamson Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Antonietta Ciccone Patricia Martin Joan Wood High D Williamson Rosemary Clark Julian Martin Francis Zemljack Foundation Alan Constable John Mashford Ian Potter Foundation Gerry Costigan Chris Mason John T Reid Charitable Michael Cowan Jan McLucas Trusts Kaye Cussen Craig McMartin Leda Constructions Denise Damianos Graham Meadowcroft Myer Foundation Helen de Cieri Vivien Millane Robinson Architects Myra & Zev Degen Greg Molloy William Buckland Patricia Devite Anna Monument Foundation Derryn Doherty Jeanette Mullins

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2 President’s Report Our mission is to be a centre of excellence that supports artists with intellectual disabilities, promotes their work and advocates 5 Executive Director’s their inclusion in contemporary art practice and dialogue. Report Since its inception, Arts Project Australia has aimed high. The quality of our exhibitions and the depth and scope of our studio 6 Board, Staff & programs are made possible by the range of activity and innovation Volunteers we have within the organisation. Established in 1974 we immediately 8 Dining with Art 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 10 The Northcote Australia for artists with an intellectual disability, and 42 years later Penguins have built a reputation both in Australia and internationally for our philosophy to support many highly talented, skilled and passionate 12 Our Artists artists and raise the visibility of the outstanding work that they 15 Exhibition Report produce right here in Melbourne. The proof of our endeavours lies in the consistency and quality of the exhibitions and programs that we 20 In the Studio produce and deliver, and the opportunities and experiences we have brokered for our artists. Our artists have been included in exhibitions 22 Financial Statements all over the world, and they are now represented in countless public and private collections. 32 Auditor’s Report 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 Chris O’Brien every artist to find his or her own authentic voice. Here, art is not No.8 Urquart St Northcote taught. Instead we foster and nurture the creative direction of each (Edmund House) 2016 glazed Southern Ice artist to elicit works of personal meaning and style, whether it be porcelain painting, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, 3D sculpture or digital 19 x 11 x 18 cm Private Collection, media. Alongside the studio, our gallery staff plan and execute a full Melbourne annual program of rotating exhibitions that feature our artists’ work alongside that of the broader contemporary art community.

ANNUAL REPORT 2016 | 1 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 Bronwyn Johnson 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 ABOVE Georgia Szmerling the Cussen family for donating their late son’s artwork to Arts Project. Lorikeets on a branch 2015 Leo Cussen was a key member of our studio and passed away in May Arts Project Australia have nurtured & glazed earthenware 2015, and we all miss him greatly. A solo exhibition of Leo’s work will 15.5 x 28 x 18.5 cm Private Collection, be held in 2017. championed artists with an intellectual Melbourne Thank you to all Arts Project artists, our dedicated team of staff and OPPOSITE volunteers, and the senior management team. I would also like to disability for over 40 years – a huge Anthony Romagnano thank the board for their unwavering commitment to the organisation Bush Walk 2016 that has seen another remarkable year at Arts Project Australia. digital print contribution to our creative State. 31 x 21 cm — CREATIVE VICTORIA

2 | ARTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2016 | 3 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. Sue Roff 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 ABOVE may ask you to join us in supporting our case for the hourly rate we Terry Williams require to continue into the future. Not titled 2015 material, vinyl, stuffing Given the uncertainty surrounding NDIS funding, we have also and wool been focussing on developing new income streams; and have 110 x 140 x 33 cm partnered with Refresh Hospitality to grow the hiring of our gallery OPPOSITE space. So far we have seen birthday lunches, engagement parties, By supporting artists with a disability, Installation image of 2015 christenings, concerts and book launches. Why not consider our Annual Gala exhibition, where every artist from the gallery as a venue for your next event? Arts Project Australia enriches the Arts Project studio had an Once again I must pay tribute to the extraordinary team of staff artwork featured. Included, is a detail from Paul Hodges and volunteers who go out of their way to maximise development broader arts sector, and fosters creative Art Wall Commission-an and opportunities for our artists, and to a committed and active annual ephemeral art project that lasts for the board who provide our strategic direction. ability. We are proud to support them. duration of the exhibition. — JULIA LIMB, The Limb Family Foundation

4 | ARTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2016 | 5 BOARD, STAFF & VOLUNTEERS

Board of Management Life Members Penelope Hunt Peter Douglas Volunteers Special Thanks Bronwyn Johnson Dorothy Berry Registrar Staff Artist – General Jessie Brookes-Dowsett (2014–) STUDENT PLACEMENTS President Valerio Ciccone Melissa Petty & Digital Media Sarah Canning (2016–) Epping Secondary College: Neil Twist Alan Constable Gallery Assistant Rosie Vallis Kylie Castan (2014–16) Rachael Burns Vice President Cheryl Daye Allison O’Callaghan Staff Artist – General Michelle Clarke (2015) La Trobe University: Peter Fay & Ceramics Micha Couell (2016–) Mashelle Parrett Studio & Gallery Assistant Ruby Fiedler Kitty Ginter Catherine Fitzgerald (2013–) Treasurer Brad Rusbridge Lyn Young Fintona Girls School: Julian Martin Felicity Green (2014–2015) Gallery Technician Staff Artist – General Asmitha Prabaharan & Frank Warner Norman Rosenblatt Louise Gresswell (2016–) Nicole Macdonald Judy Wang & Sarah Ho Secretary Sally Shrimpton Elizabeth Sampson Georgia Harvey (2016–) Staff Artist – General Barbara Ajzenberg Catherine Staughton Gallery Assistant (Casual) Debra Howlett (2011–) Melbourne Polytechnic: Member Frances Wilkinson Elyss McCleary Lucy Kingsley (2015) Matthew Jelleff Members Staff Artist – General Skye Lacy (2015–) Mandy Hall Gallery Assistant Western Sydney Institute: Andriana Mantzouranis (2014–15) Member 90 (Includes Life Members) Glenn Dalton Suzanne Brown Kate Goff Steven McPhereson (2015) Staff Artist – General Staff Artist – General Viewbank College: Damien Hodgkinson Nicholas Megchelse (2016–) Staff & Printmaking Sarah Humphery Skye Lacy Member Michael Pearce (2011–) Sue Roff Staff Artist – General Kate Richardson Jessie Imam Anne Stonehouse (2016–) PROOFREADERS Executive Director Member Staff Artist – General Yoshe Gillespie Julianna Toth (2014–) Brigette Norton & Emma Woolley Sandy Fernée & Digital Media Staff Artist – General Emily Walters (2014–) Silvana Scibilia FUNDRAISING DINNER Operations Manager Member Jodie-Lee Kipps Anna-Maria O’Keeffe VOLUNTEERS Sim Luttin Staff Artist – General & 3D Staff artist (casual) Rob Kabboord Board Subcommittee Gallery Manager & Curator Ching Yee Ng Ashlee Laing Bronwyn Kabboord Tim Woods Members James McDonald Staff Artist – Digital Media Staff artist (casual) Tim Van Velzen Catherine Easton Studio Manager Camille Hannah Robert McHaffie Andriana Mantzouranis Norman Rosenblatt Staff Artist – Staff artist (casual) Debra Howlett Professional Practice Alysia Rees Ruby Fielder Staff artist (casual) CONTRIBUTING WRITER Anne Stonehouse

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What a fabulous time we had at this It was an amazing night! year’s Dining with Art fundraiser in the Thank you to all artists and staff Arts Project Australia gallery! at Arts Project Australia.

With a delicious menu lovingly prepared by Just some of the feedback we’ve received. Merricote’s Rob Kabboord, the perfect wine to accompany it from Delatite Wines, and an Wonderful atmosphere, great people, amazing entertaining address from our special guest artwork, delicious food, wine...... Thanks for an Denise Scott, our 2016 fundraising evening was incredible night. Can’t wait to use my Eckersley’s thoroughly enjoyed by all 51 guests. voucher and start painting. Thank you all! With an opportunity to preview our exhibitions – Signature Style and Cam Noble Solo – guests I hope you’re feeling very pleased with last night’s enjoyed being able to purchase artworks ahead of event. It flowed so smoothly and there was such the exhibition openings and to take part in a raffle a lively, happy and positive feeling. What a lot of and silent auction. organisation would have to go into it to make it go Thanks to artists Alan Constable, Julian Martin so well. The food and drink were great and Denise and Chris Mason for donating works for the was the perfect person to have. I hope you made auction – all were sold to very happy purchasers. lots of money! 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.

8 | ARTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2016 | 9 REFLECTIONS ON COMING TOGETHER AS ARTISTS: THE NORTHCOTE PENGUINS

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.

The main criterion for being invited to be a Staff artist Camille Hannah facilitates the group. Penguin is an expectation that the artist will She plans sessions in advance but approaches enjoy and benefit from participating. each session flexibly in order to take advantage The Penguins come together every Wednesday of opportunities that arise. Camille articulates, for the day. Activities have included talks about demonstrates, informs, prompts and empowers specific contemporary and historical art the artists. She knows each artist and their work movements, workshops on collage and line drawing, well, and through her comments and questions an illustrated talk by an accomplished jeweller about validates each one’s strengths and style. She probes her path as a maker and what has influenced and gently, encouraging reactions that go deeper than ‘I inspired her, a visit to an exhibition in a nearby area like it’ or ‘It’s interesting’. She invites innovation and of the city and the launch of a mural the Penguins the confidence to accept challenges. created in a public space in the local community. She endorses and encourages diverse views Regardless of the activity, the experience is highly both implicitly and explicitly. Deep respect for Making art can be a solitary, at times lonely, conversational, lively and animated. As is true in any artistic endeavours and the artists underpins all pursuit. One of the many positives of participating group, some artists have more to say than others, the interactions. in the Studio program at Arts Project is the but all appear to be confident about expressing their What comes through so powerfully in these rich opportunity to work alongside other artists and views, challenging ideas and asking questions. experiences is not only that it is a chance to gain with staff artists whose job is to support, An important part of the program is tutorials new knowledge and skills, but also that a strong encourage, challenge and introduce new in which members of the group critique each sense of community builds among members of the possibilities and ideas. other’s work, followed by the creator responding group and an accompanying strengthened sense The Northcote Penguins (otherwise known as to others’ comments and talking about their of identity as an artist. The experience is both the Professional Practice Program) offers eight intentions and responses to their own work. serious and seriously fun. As Camille says, ‘We are artists a year-long small group experience that Woven in to all activities is information about all artists together. We come together to learn, aims to increase their consciousness of their art techniques and references to well known and explore, share and make art’. practice and their ability to articulate it. Each highly regarded contemporary and past artists. member of the group has been invited to take New terminology is introduced and applied to – ANNE STONEHOUSE AM part over a year in a variety of activities that the artists’ work and the work of other artists is complement and extend their work in the studio. referenced in discussion of the artist’s work.

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Abery, Liam Dickins, Michael Kyriakopoulos, Bobby Porter, Gavin Ajzenberg, Steven Dicks, Simeon Lazzari, Monica Power, Josef Alvarez, Alvaro Dober, Emily Lazzaro, Adrian Reid, Lisa Andrinopoulos, Fulli Dodd, Alanna Ledwidge, Andrew Richardson, Daniel Ang, Lygin Doherty, Robyn Lindrea, Alia Romagnano, Anthony Aristovoulou, George Doyle, Benjamin Longhurst, Fiona Rule, Christine Ashdown, Samantha Duncombe, Beverley Lynch, Anne Sahyoun, Christopher Bates, John Dymke, Jordan MacSporran, James Salvatore, Adrian Beavis, Desmond Ebert, Jessica Manzart, Orion Scibilia, Rebecca Beckley, Ezekiel Felsinger, Salome Martin, Julian Sefo, Aidan Ben, Peter Fenech, Samuele Masino, Antonella Sheehan, Laura Berechree, Erica Fielding, Sandra Mason, Chris Sholl, Katherine Berry, Dorothy Forster, Martin Matta, Sammi-Jo Slee, Brendan Brott, Shoshanna Foster, Katherine McDonald, Keith Sloan, Megan Brown, Robert Francis, Patrick McDonald, Kaye Smith, Mark Burns, Monica Gibbs, Barbara Menta, Eden Staughton, Cathy Calvano, Antonella Gold, Ian Michael, Mattie Sturrock, Malcolm Camakaris, Michael Gove, Matthew Millane, Miranda Sutherland, Lindsay Canzano, Dionne Grijalva, Lionel Mossop, David Szmerling, Georgia Capaldo, Nicholas Hack, Bronwyn Murray, Will Taylor, Fiona Cardinale, Riccardo Hallas, Kaymay Neville, William Tia, Amani Cartelli, Jacob Hanrahan, Brigid Ngo, Jenny Tran, Jimmy Cave, Peter Hodges, Paul Nguyen, Cindy Trasancos, Michael Chapman, Shira Howard, Ruth Nguyen, Nhan Truett, Philip Chea, Samraing Howard-Wilks, Miles Noble, Cameron Turk, Lachlan Ciccone, Valerio Huggins, John Noble, Jodie Vanston, Rebecca Cipusev, Boris Hutchison, Terrence Noble, Timothy Williams, Timothy Congratulations on being an organisation Clark, Matthew Iaconis, Venuzza O’Brien, Rosie Williams, Terry Cochrane, Ashlee Iacono, Thomas O’Brien, Chris which leads with vision, verve and top Constable, Alan James, Rakhi O’Brien, Warren Coombe, Spenser Jasper, William Pace, Daniel professionalism in a sector which historically Cornelious, James Keen, Michael Paredes, Simon Cosgriff, Brian Kerr-Phillips, Samuel Perrette, Steven has failed to shine on all three. Dawes, Jamie Klingenspor, Chase Peterson, Sam Dawson, Wendy Knight, Kate Philbey, Christopher — 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 12 | ARTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2016 | 13 Northcote Achievements National & International Achievements In 2015-16, 100% of Arts Project artists were exhibited in at least one In 2015-16, Arts Project artists were exhibition in our Northcote gallery, exhibited in 34 national and and almost 50% of artists were international exhibitions, art prizes presented in two or more exhibitions and awards. at Arts Project. Highlights include: • A solo show of ceramic cameras by Alan Highlights include: Constable was presented at Andrew Baker • 13 exhibitions presented at our Northcote gallery Gallery in Queensland in 2015 • Presented a year-long collaborative exhibition • An installation of work by Boris Cipusev was Telltale, which was developed through displayed in the member’s area of the NGV from Next Wave’s Emerging Curators Program in works acquired by the NGV for their Permanent partnership with Arts Project Australia for the Collection from Melbourne Now in 2013 Next Wave Festival 2016 • Fleisher/Ollman in Philadelphia presented work • A curated group show by prominent curator by Julian Martin at The Armory Show 2016, and Dr Vincent Alessi featuring the work of Arts work by Julian Martin and John Bates at the Project Australia artists and other Australian Outsider Art Fair in New York contemporary artists, which was supported by • The launch of a new ‘artwork lease partnership’ an Australia Council of the Arts Project Grant with the Victorian Civil and Administration • A major retrospective exhibition Lisa Reid: The Tribunal (VCAT) in Kings Street, Melbourne. Over Devil’s in the Detail, accompanied by a full-colour twenty Arts Project artists were selected and catalogue sponsored by Leonard Joel with an over sixty artworks installed across two floors essay by Dylan Rainforth • Participating in the Craft Cubed Festival in • Presented the exhibition Tell ‘em I’m Dead! Melbourne with an Open Stockroom Series event curated by emerging studio artist Eden Menta and Nests at Northcity4 in collaboration with staff Suzanne Brown and • The advancement of an ongoing partnership Peter Douglas. Creative Victoria supported this with Westspace, Melbourne exhibition through a VicArts grant • Alan Constable and Terry Williams were finalists in • Over 450 visitors from the local community the inaugural Victorian Craft Awards in Melbourne joined us at our Annual Gala in December 2015, A top drawer outfit, champions all! where every Arts Project artist had an artwork General Facts presented in the show They lead the world in nurturing artists • The gallery hosted our second highly successful • Arts Project either curated or participated Dining with Art fundraising dinner for 51 VIP in 47 exhibitions nationally & internationally with an intellectual disability. A team guests in March 2016 • Over 1150 artworks were exhibited in • Arts Project nominated Paul Hodges to paint its curated exhibitions, art prizes, awards and of champions, and a champion team. highly anticipated Drawing Wall Commission leases at Arts Project, as well as in national and international venues — PETER FAY, Life Member and friend of Arts Project • 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

Lisa Reid artwork installation (detail) from her survey exhibition The Devil’s in the Detail presented at Arts Project Australia in 2015 14 | ARTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2016 | 15 NORTHCOTE EXHIBITIONS

JOHN NORTHE SOLO IT TAKES MORE THAN 140 BE CAREFUL NOW CAM NOBLE SOLO SECRET GARDEN Exhibition: 18 Jul – 22 Aug 2015 CHARACTERS TO WRITE A NOVEL Exhibition: 6 Feb – 12 Mar 2016 Exhibition: 19 Mar – 30 Apr 2016 Exhibition: 18 Jun – 30 Jul 2016 Curated by: Melissa Petty Exhibition: 29 Aug – 10 Oct 2015 Curated by: Bronwyn Hack, with Curated by: Cam Noble, with Curated by: Georgia Szmerling, with Opened by: Councillor Oliver Walsh, Curated & opened by: Dr Vincent Alessi, mentoring by Jodie Kipps mentoring by Penelope Hunt mentoring from Allison O’Callaghan Deputy Mayor, City of Darebin Senior Lecturer, La Trobe University Opened by: Andrew Abbott, Deputy Opened by: Graham Meadowcroft, Opened by: Jane Scott CEO & Artistic John Northe Solo presented a This group exhibition explored the Secretary, Creative Victoria Publisher, Art Guide Australia Director, Craft Victoria collection of pastel and pencil drawings use of digital technologies and the Bronwyn Hack’s first solo exhibition, Cam Noble’s depictions of pop stars, Georgia Szmerling’s second solo by the late John Northe (1943 – 2009). photographic image in the creation of Be Careful Now launched a recent models and celebrities resonate on a exhibition Secret Garden confirmed This exclusive selection was exhibited paintings, drawings and ceramic objects. collection of paintings and 3D personal level. Cam has been a regular Georgia’s dominant interest in the courtesy the Estate of John Northe It presented works by artists who create artworks that focused on anatomy and studio artist at Arts Project since 2004 portrayal of decorative plant formations and Arts Project Australia. Northe was directly from digitally-mediated and the body. Bronwyn has been a regular and has been included in numerous and the natural world. For her exhibition, introduced to Arts Project Australia in photographic images, and argued that studio artist at Arts Project since 2011 group exhibitions including, Melbourne Georgia created new works on paper 1989, where he went on to create many the physical act of painting, drawing and has been included in numerous Art Fair, Royal Exhibition Building; and board, as well as new ceramic pastel and pencil drawings. His work and object making, and the presence of group exhibitions including Nests, National Gallery of Victoria 150th sculptures. These landscape-based is held in public and private collections the artist’s hand brings us closer to the Northcity4, Melbourne; My Puppet, My Anniversary, NGV, Melbourne; and Pearls artworks presented colourful and lively in Australia and overseas. physical world which we inhabit. Artists Secret Self, The Substation, Newport; of Arts Project Australia: The Stuart interpretations of the landscape and included Alvaro Alvarez, Justin Andrews, and each Annual Gala at Arts Project Purves Collection, National touring the animals that inhabit it. AFTER… Peter Ben, Erica Berechree, Alan Australia since 2011. exhibition. His work is held in private Exhibition: 18 Jul – 22 Aug 2015 Constable, Simon Finn, Chris O’Brien and THE DEVIL’S IN THE DETAIL: Lisa Reid, collections throughout Australia. This CLAY: IT’S A MATTER OF SUBSTANCE Curated by: Penelope Hunt Darren Wardle. TV Hits, 2001, acrylic on paper, 66 x 50 cm SIGNATURE STYLE was Cam Noble’s first solo exhibition. EXHIBITION: 18 Jun – 30 Jul 2016 Opened by: Councillor Oliver Walsh, Exhibition: 19 Mar – 30 Apr 2016 Curated by: Rosie Vallis Deputy Mayor, City of Darebin ANNUAL GALA Curated by: Sim Luttin in collaboration TELLTALE Opened by: Jane Scott CEO & Artistic After… explored how images can Exhibition: 28 Nov – 19 Dec 2015 with the Arts Project studio Exhibition: 7 May – 11 Jun 2016 Director, Craft Victoria be reinterpreted and insightfully The Annual Gala exhibition was Opened by: Graham Meadowcroft, Curated by: Justin Hinder and Anna Clay: It’s a matter of substance, was a transformed into unique artworks in a celebration of over 240 recent Publisher, Art Guide Australia Louise Richardson group exhibition that focused on new their own right. Artists look at and artworks by Arts Project artists. This Signature Style was a group exhibition Opened by: Georgie Meagher, Artistic ceramic artworks by eighteen Arts respond to the work of other artists event showcased work created by that presented large-scale paintings by Director & CEO, Next Wave Project artists. whether for insights, inspiration, as more than 110 artists who worked artists at Arts Project Australia whose Telltale was a writing and exhibition The human activity of making a solid study techniques, or for the sheer love in our Northcote studio in 2015. work readily identifies them as the project centred on a narrative conceived object from clay has spanned over 30,000 and intrigue around another’s work, The exhibition included painting, creator. Thirteen artists were asked to by ten artists, written by Justin years. All the works in this exhibition were artists take cues from each other. drawing and photography through to paint a single artwork or diptych on Hinder, and explored over a series of created through the artist’s fascination printmaking and sculpture. The 2015 large, primed door panels specifically collaborative workshops and studio with the intrinsic qualities of this earthy LISA REID: THE DEVIL’S IN THE DETAIL exhibition was developed concurrently for the exhibition. In response, artists sessions at Arts Project Australia. Telltale material to create forms of meaning. Exhibition: 29 Aug – 10 Oct 2015 with Arts Project’s “engaging our local explored typical motifs that they often was developed through Next Wave’s Curated by: Sim Luttin communities” campaign. investigate in their work, resulting in Emerging Curators Program with Arts Opened by: John Albrecht, Managing a collection of new and seemingly Project Australia for the Next Wave Director & Proprietor Leonard Joel TELL ‘EM I’M DEAD! disparate artworks that revealed Festival 2016. Artists included: Richard The Devil’s in the Detail showcased Exhibition: 6 Feb – 12 Mar 2016 distant landscapes, portraits of Lewer & Eden Menta, Paul Hodges & a survey exhibition by Lisa Reid of Curated by: Eden Menta, Suzanne unknown/mythical/ghoulish/popular Georgina Cue, Katherine Hattam & painting, drawing, printmaking, Brown & Peter Douglas culture figures, as well as abstract Megan Sloan, Kate Knight & Kate Just ceramics and digital media spanning Opened by: Andrew Abbott, Deputy paintings inspired by the imagination and Mark Smith & ChiliPhilly. fifteen years. The exhibition included Secretary, Creative Victoria ANNUAL GALA: Peter Ben, Not titled, 2015, and everyday influences. gouache and ink on paper, 56 × 36 cm, over 60 artworks and was supported Tell ‘em I’m dead! was a group exhibition PARAGON OF VIRTUE Private Collection, Melbourne by a full-colour Leonard Joel Series that explored post-apocalyptic themes Exhibition: 7 May – 11 Jun 2016 catalogue that featured an essay by and artworks by various emerging and Curated by: Gavin Porter, with Melbourne-based writer Dylan Rainforth. established Arts Project artists. The mentoring from Elyss McCleary exhibition evoked a decaying landscape Opened by: Georgie Meagher, Artistic filled with ferocious monsters, deadly Director & CEO, Next Wave viruses, zombies and skeletons - Gavin Porter’s first solo exhibition common subjects for a selection of Paragon of Virtue presented new work artists that work in our Northcote studio. that explored apocalyptic themes. Co-curated by emerging studio artist Conceived by Gavin, this exhibition Eden Menta and staff Suzanne Brown featured a lead heroine ‘Paragon’ and Peter Douglas, Tell ‘em I’m Dead! who was motivated by a strong sense Brought together artists with a passion of justice. In the exhibition, Gavin for all things dark and gruesome. TELLTALE: Kate Knight and Kate Just Telltale introduced complex graphic novel type Creative Victoria supported this Grand Shenanigans (Family Portrait 2), 2016, narratives, such as the timeless thematic exhibition through a VicArts grant. Type C digital print, edition of 3, 44 x 60 cm struggle between good and evil.

16 | ARTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2016 | 17 NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS

/ CONSIGNMENT / THE SALON GENERATIONS, VIC OSKA BRIGHT FILM FESTIVAL THE ARMORY SHOW – MODERN Scott Livesey Galleries, VIC Brunswick Street Gallery, VIC Brighton Dome’s Corn Exchange, UK Fleisher/Ollman booth, Pier 92, New • Fleisher/Ollman, USA (2013-16) 13 Jun – 25 Jul 2015 4 – 17 Sep 2015 9 – 11 Nov 2015 York, USA Artists: Alan Constable & Julian Martin Artist: Brigid Hanrahan Finalist: Jenny Ngo 3 – 6 Mar 2016 • Third Drawer Down, VIC (2013-16) Artist: Julian Martin • Craft, VIC (2013-16) WELL RED LINDEN POSTCARD SHOW THE THING THAT FEELS Robin Gibson Gallery, NSW Linden New Art, St Kilda, VIC Galerie Pompom, NSW IN CONCERT • Jardan, VIC (2014-16) 27 Jun – 22 Jul 2015 19 Sep – 21 Nov 2015 18 Nov – 6 Dec 2015 Gertrude Contemporary, VIC Artists: Various Artists: Erica Berechree, Thomas Artist: Alan Constable 4 Mar – 31 May 2016 Iacono, Cindy Nguyen, Fulli Collaborating artists: Mark Smith/ MANNINGHAM VICTORIAN Andrinopoulos and Alan Constable CCP SALON Charlie Sofo and Eden Menta/Minna / LEASE / CERAMICS ART AWARD Centre for Contemporary Gilligan • Department of Health, VIC (2010-16) Manningham Art Gallery, VIC CLOSE-UP: ALAN CONSTABLE SOLO Photography, VIC 15 Jul – 29 Aug 2015 Andrew Baker Gallery, QLD 27 Nov – 19 Dec 2015 THE MUSEUM OF EVERYTHING • Melbourne City Mission, VIC (2013-16) Finalist: Chris Mason 25 Sep – 31 Oct 2015 Artist: Eden Menta Kunsthal, Rotterdam, Netherlands Artist: Alan Constable 5 Mar – 22 May 2016 • ARA Consultants, VIC (2011-16) THE CHURCHIE: NATIONAL PILE-UP Artist: Alan Constable • Back in Motion, VIC (2013-16) EMERGING ART PRIZE JULIAN MARTIN SOLO LUPA, VIC Griffith University Art Gallery, QLD No Vacancy, Federation Square, VIC 29 Nov 2015 – 31 Jan 2016 PAPER PROJECTS • Victorian Civil and Administrative 31 Jul – 29 Aug 2015 29 Sep – 11 Oct 2015 Collaborating artists: Cam Noble/ CLIMARTE POSTER PROJECT: Miles Howard- La Trobe University, VIC Tribunal, VIC (2015-16) Finalist: Bobby Kyriakopoulos Artist: Julian Martin Annalea Beattie Wilks, The Good & Bad of the Reef, 2016, 1 Apr – 31 May 2016 gouache on paper, 67 x 50 cm Artists: Boris Cipusev, Miles Howard- VICTORIAN CRAFT AWARD CONNECTED CHRISTMAS SHOW Wilks, Bobby Kyriakopoulos and Craft Victoria, VIC Federation Square, VIC Robin Gibson Gallery, NSW Julian Martin / OPEN STOCKROOM / 1 – 15 Aug 2015 12 – 23 Oct 2015 3 – 24 Dec 2015 Artists: Alan Constable & Finalists: Bronwyn Hack, Paul Hodges, Artists: Various WILD LANDS 2015 Terry Williams Bobby Kyriakopoulos, Chris Mason, Linden New Art, VIC July – Alanna Dodd & Eden Menta, Jodie Noble, Tim Noble, THE KOORIE ART SHOW 6 May – 17 Jul 2016 NESTS: CRAFT CUBED FESTIVAL Daniel Pace, Lisa Reid, Anthony Koorie Heritage Trust, VIC Artists: Michael Camakaris, Dionne Anthony Romagnano Northcity4, VIC Romagnano, Mark Smith, Georgia 5 Dec 2015 – 28 Feb 2016 Canzano, Matthew Gove, Bronwyn August – Ceramics Stockroom, 4 – 30 Aug 2015 Hack, Ruth Howard and Chris Mason Szmerling, and Fiona Taylor Artist: John Huggins Craft Cubed Artists: Various GROUP SHOW DAREBIN ART PRIZE CLIMARTE POSTER PROJECT September - Nhan Nguyen OLIVE COTTON AWARD FOR Chapter House Lane, VIC Bundoora Homestead, VIC IT TAKES MORE THAN 140 CHARACTERS TO WRITE Carlton Connect Initiative Gallery, & Fiona Longhurst PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAITURE 5 Nov – 4 Jan 2016 11 Dec 2015 – 21 Feb 2016 A NOVEL: Erica Berechree, Not titled, 2010, The University of Melbourne, VIC Tweed Regional Gallery, NSW Collaborating artists: Stephen Benwell/ Artists: Patrick Francis and Georgia gouache and marker on paper, 38 x 56.5 cm 5 May – 28 May 2016 October – Sam Fenech & 7 Aug – 27 Sep 2015 Aaron Carter, Alan Constable/ Szmerling Artist: Miles Howard-Wilks Anthony Salvatore Finalist: Cam Noble Benjamin Lichtenstein, Matlok November – Mark Smith & Chris Mason Griffiths/Julian Martin, and Pia Murphy/ OUTSIDER ART FAIR A HISTORY OF THE FUTURE: VICTORIAN INDIGENOUS ART AWARDS Georgia Szmerling Fleisher/Ollman booth, Metropolitan IMAGINING MELBOURNE Art Gallery of Ballarat, VIC Pavilion, New York, USA Melbourne Town Hall, VIC 2016 8 Aug – 20 Sep 2015 MARITIME ART AWARDS & 21 – 24 Jan 2016 12 May – 12 Aug 2016 February – Jordan Dymke & Finalist: John Huggins EXHIBITION Artists: John Bates and Julian Martin Artist: Miles Howard-Wilks Mission to Seafarers, VIC Valerio Ciccone CLICK 2015 6 Nov 2015 – 27 Feb 2016 64TH BLAKE PRIZE BSG SMALL WORKS PRIZE March – Jenny Ngo & Gavin Porter Brunswick Street Gallery, VIC Finalist: Peter Ben The Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, Brunswick Street Gallery, VIC 4 – 17 Sep 2015 NSW 15 May – 4 Jun 2016 April – Michael Trasancos & Artists: Eden Menta, Cam Noble and LIKENESS 13 Feb – 24 Apr 2016 Finalists: Michael Camakaris, Bronwyn Robyn Doherty Fiona Taylor Town Hall Gallery, VIC Finalist: Valerio Ciccone Hack and Matthew Gove SECRET GARDEN: Georgia Szmerling, Birds, May – Anne Lynch & Warren O’Brien 7 Nov – 20 Dec 2015 2015, ink on board, 51 x 21 cm Artists: Anthony Romagnano & June - Georgia Szmerling & Peter Cave Monica Burns

18 | ARTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2016 | 19 IN THE STUDIO

The Arts Project studio continues to We have formally introduced Individual Artist The studio and gallery have Folio Review follow-up meetings with the artists. be the creative engine room of the These sessions are held with artists, and allow for continued to work hand in glove over organisation, where 124 artists work further discussion and feedback with and from the the last year. A notable highlight has with enthusiasm, vigour and dedication. artist regarding their art practice. These meetings been the chance for our exhibiting give staff artists further understanding of the Because of this, Arts Project Australia continues maker’s intentions, and so further assist us in artists to co-curate exhibitions in the to be an inspiring and rewarding experience finding ways to support the individual to achieve Arts Project gallery. This initiative has for all involved. Add to this a team of dedicated their desired creative outcomes. added much value to the quality of studio staff who work tirelessly to serve our We’ve had the pleasure of sharing our space talented stable, and it comes as no surprise that with many artists and staff from other supported the exhibitions calendar and offered we have studio artists who have been attending studios over the course of the year. A number the artists more control over their for a quarter of a century or more, and a high of our artists have also had the experience of work and how it is presented. number of staff artists who have been with the working alongside external contemporary artists organisation for longer than five years. This as part of the Next Wave Festival, once again continuity of support that our artists receive can providing an opportunity for members of the be a rare thing in the general workplace today, wider art community to immerse themselves in so we are justifiably proud of our low staff attrition the Arts Project ethos, and add their own flourish rate, and the strong working relationships that and flare to this already abundantly creative hub. develop as a result. Added to this, we are ably Life drawing has been offered throughout the supported by our wonderful volunteers, some year, with artists and staff alike gathering to draw of whom have also been with us for a long time, from life while enjoying the social aspect this and whose contribution to the smooth running pursuit offers. 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.

20 | ARTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2016 | 21 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

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.

Patrick Francis Not titled 2016 acrylic on paper 76 x 56 cm 22 | ARTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2016 | 23 STATEMENT OF FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 STATEMENT OF FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 FINANCIAL POSITION CASH FLOWS

Note 2016 / $ 2015 / $ Note 2016 / $ 2015 / $

Assets Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Current assets Receipts from: Cash and cash equivalents 5 207,218.18 212,612.56 Government grants 941,314.74 981,464.83 Term deposits 689,308.32 668,423.13 Sales of artwork 167,612.31 286,211.09 Trade and other receivables 6 46,314.73 22,185.01 Interest received 22,036.76 22,198.42 Total current assets 942,841.23 903,220.70 Memberships 3,222.51 3,922.49 Fund raising 216,109.23 217,364.51 Non-current assets Other operations 138,584.28 439,305.61 Term deposits – – Cash payments to suppliers and employees (1,409,831.46) (1,469,510.23) Property, plant and equipment 7 1,642,109.81 1,619,317.69 Net cash flows from operating activities 11 79,048.37 480,956.72 Total non-current assets 1,642,109.81 1,619,317.69

Cash Flows from Investing Activities Total assets 2,584,951.04 2,522,538.39 Purchase of property, plant and equipment (63,557.00) (53,643.57) Purchase of term deposits (20,885.19) (351,863.02) Current Liabilities Net cash used in investing activities (84,442.19) (405,506.59) Trade creditors and other payables 8 166,808.52 148,741.38 Provisions 9 69,899.71 19,898.00 Cash Flows from Financing Activities Other liabilities 10 – 10,094.00 Total current liabilities 236,708.23 178,733.38 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities – –

Non-current liabilities Net Increase (decrease) in cash held (5,393.82) 75,450.13 Provisions 9 12,039.06 29,991.06 Cash at the beginning of the financial year 212,612.00 137,161.87 Total non-current liabilities 12,039.06 29,991.06 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. 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.

24 | ARTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2016 | 25 STATEMENT OF CHANGES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 results of which form the basis of making the judgements. Bequest Reserve IN FUNDS AND RESERVES Actual results may differ from these estimates. In 2015 the Board created a bequest reserve to enable the separate identification and disclosure of the balance of The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed monies bequested to the association. on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised Bequest Reserve includes ‘Bev Brown’ bequest set aside by if the revision affects only the period or in the period of the Board for the purposes of special projects that enhance Note 2016 / $ 2015 / $ the revision and future periods if the revision affects both the work and experience of the Artists. current and future periods. Statement of Changes in Funds and Reserves (F) Trade and Other Receivables Significant accounting judgements, estimates and Trade receivables, which comprise amounts owing from Opening retained earnings from operations 1,985,053.95 2,283,947.52 assumptions are outlined in the notes below. services provided to artists generally have 30 day terms, are Amount transferred from capital reserve – 21,215.00 recognised and carried at original invoice amount less an (C ) Revenue Recognition allowance for any uncollectable amounts. Collectability of Net surplus attributable to the association 22,389.80 8,651.43 Revenue is measured at the fair value of consideration trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis with an Amount transferred to bequest reserve – (328,760.00) received or receivable. Revenue is recognised net of the allowance for doubtful debts made when there is objective amounts of goods and services tax (GST) payable to the evidence that the association will not be able to collect the Closing retained earnings 2,007,443.75 1,985,053.95 Australian Taxation Office (ATO). debts. Uncollectable debts are written off when identified. Capital Reserve Government funding (G) Property, Plant and Equipment Opening capital reserve – 21,215.00 The association’s activities are supported by grants received The depreciable amount of all fixed assets are depreciated from the federal and state governments. Grants received over the useful lives of the assets to the association Amount transferred from retained results – (21,215.00) on the condition that specified services are delivered, or commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. Closing capital reserve – – conditions are fulfilled, are considered reciprocal. Such Property, plant and equipment are depreciated over useful grants are initially recognised as a liability and revenue is lives ranging from 5 to 7 years. Bequest Reserve recognised as services are performed or conditions fulfilled. Land and buildings are independently revalued every 5 years. Revenue from non-reciprocal grants is recognised when the Opening bequest reserve – – A commercial valuation was received during the 2011/12 association obtains control of the funds. Amount transferred to bequest reserve financial year. The valuation amount has not been included in The association has received a number of government grants the financial statements at 30 June 2016. Refer to Note 7. including accrued interest 328,760.00 328,760.00 during the year. Once the association has been notified of Plant and equipment and motor vehicles are carried at cost Amount utilised from bequest reserve – – the successful outcome of a grant application, the terms less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and and conditions of each grant are reviewed to determine Closing bequest reserve 328,760.00 328,760.00 impairment loss. whether the funds relate to a reciprocal grant (i.e. payment Closing retained results and reserves 2,336,203.75 2,313,813.95 for services rendered) in which case it is accounted for under Buildings are depreciated over their useful lives which has AASB 118 Revenue or a non-reciprocal grant in which case it is been assessed at 100 years. The statement of changes in funds is to be read in conjunction with the attached notes. accounted for under AASB 1004 Contributions. Impairment Revenue from fundraising The carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment NOTES TO AND FORMING PART Donations are recognised as revenue when the association are reviewed for impairment at each reporting date, with OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS gains control, economic benefits are probable and the recoverable amount being estimated when events or changes amount of the donation can be measured reliably. in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may be 1. Association Information The financial report has been prepared on an accruals impaired. No impairment was required during 2015 and 2016. Sale of goods The financial statements of the not-for-profit association, basis and is based on historic costs and does not take Revenue from sales of artworks is recognised at the point of Arts Project Australia Inc., for the year ended 30 June 2016 into account changing money values, or except where sale where the control of the goods passes to the customer. (H) Trade Creditors and Payables were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of specifically stated, current valuations of non-current assets. Trade payables and other payables represent liabilities for the board on 22nd August 2016. The financial report is presented in Australian dollars. Interest Income goods and services provided to the association before the Interest income is recognised when it is probable that the Arts Project Australia Inc. is an incorporated association in The association has not early adopted any other new end of the financial year that are unpaid. These amounts are economic benefits will flow to the association and the amount of Victoria, registered under the Associations Incorporation standards or interpretations. The association has assessed usually settled within 30 days. The carrying amount of the revenue can be measured reliably. Interest income is recognised Reform Act 2012. that there will be no material impact on the adoption of creditors and payables is deemed to reflect fair value. as it accrues using the effective interest rate method. accounting standards issued with effective adoption dates 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (I) Other Current Liabilities post financial year end. Fees from artists (A) Basis of Preparation The liability for deferred income is the unutilised amounts of Fees charged for services provided to artists are recognised The financial report is a general purpose financial The following material accounting policies, which are grants received on the condition that specified services are when received. report, which has been prepared in accordance with the consistent with the previous period unless otherwise stated, delivered or conditions are fulfilled. The services are usually requirements of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act have been adopted in the preparation of this financial report. (D) Expenditure provided or the conditions are fulfilled with 12 months of the 2012, Australian Accounting Standards - reduced disclosure All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and receipt of the grant. (B) Significant Accounting Judgements, requirements, accounting interpretations and other has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs Estimates and Assumptions (J) Employee Benefits authorative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting related to the category. The preparation of financial statements requires Employee benefits comprise wages and salaries, annual, non- Standards Board. management to make judgements, estimates and (E) Cash and Cash Equivalents accumulating sick and long service leave and contributions The association has adopted AASB 1053 Application of assumptions that affect the application of policies and Cash and cash equivalents in the statement of financial to superannuation plans. Tiers of Australian Accounting Standards and AASB 1012-2 reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and position and for the purpose of the statement of cash flows Liabilities for wages and salaries expected to be settled within Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are comprises cash at bank, in hand and short-term deposits 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in other from Reduced Disclosure Requirements. The association is a based on historical experience and other factors that are with an original maturity of three months or less, less any payables in respect of employees’ services up to the reporting not for profit entity which is not publicly accountable. believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the outstanding bank overdrafts. date. All annual leave is expected to be settled in 12 months.

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These liabilities are measured at amounts expected to Goods and Services Tax be paid when the liabilities are settled and amounts Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the 2016 / $ 2015 / $ settled 12 months from the end of the reporting period amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is are discounted. not recoverable from the ATO, in which case it is recognised 4. Employee Benefits Expense as part of the cost of acquisition of an asset or as part of an The liability for long service leave is recognised in the Wages and salaries 955,550.97 897,642.46 item of expense. Receivables and payables are recognised provision for employee benefits and is measured as the inclusive of GST. Workers compensation 9,563.09 13,176.06 present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employee’s up to the Cash flow is included in the statement of cash flows on a Movement in employee benefits provision 43,704.41 34,940.98 reporting date. Consideration is given to anticipated future gross basis. The GST component of cash flow arising from Total employee benefits expense 1,008,818.47 945,759.50 wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures investing and financing activities that is recoverable or and period of service. Expected future payments are payable to the ATO is classified as operating cash flow. discounted using market yields on national government 5. Cash and Cash Equivalents (L) Comparatives bonds with terms to maturity that match as closely as Reclassification of Transaction Bank accounts possible, the estimated cash outflows. Associated on-costs have been provided in provisions. In 2015 amounts were reclassified between administrative costs, Operating account 8,435.09 93,227.68 studio and gallery to correct their classification by nature. The association pays contributions to certain accumulation Gifts account 90,819.91 89,307.50 superannuation plans. Contributions are recognised in the Short term deposits 112,150.93 30,903.99 statement of comprehensive income when they are due. The association has no obligation to pay further contributions Clearing account (4,537.75) (868.61) to these plans. Petty cash 350.00 42.00 (K) Taxation Total cash and cash equivalents 207,218.18 212,612.56 Income tax The association is a charitable institution for the purposes Cash at bank and term deposits earn interest at market rates of Australian taxation legislation and is therefore exempt from income tax. The association holds deductible gift 6. Trade and Other Receivables recipient status. 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

2016 / $ 2015 / $ 7. Property, Plant and Equipment

3. Revenue Land – at cost 264,000.00 264,000.00 Sale of goods 167,612.31 286,211.09 Building – at cost 1,314,685.19 1,314,685.19 Government grants 941,314.74 981,464.83 Building – accumulated depreciation (38,867.92) (25,762.00) Donations, gifts, sponsorships 216,109.23 217,364.51 Plant and equipment – at cost 344,370.58 280,813.58 Interest income 22,036.76 22,198.42 Plant and equipment – accumulated depreciation (243,703.04) (217,472.47) Studio fees 110,545.26 61,425.98 Motor vehicle – at cost 21,430.64 21,430.64 Leasing of artwork 24,385.55 7,355.83 Motor vehicle – accumulated depreciation (21,430.64) (20,002.25) Other 31,005.70 21,554.99 Permanent art collection – at cost 1,625.00 1,625.00 Total revenue 1,513,009.55 1,597,575.65 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.

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2016 / $ 2015 / $

Plant & 11. Cash Flow Information (continued) Asset Reconciliation Land Building Equipment Motor Vehicle (Increase)/Decrease in trade debtors and other current assets (24,129.72) 352,891.30 Opening balance 2014 264,000.00 1,263,322.18 71,221.03 3,576.39 Increase/(Decrease) in trade creditors and other payables 7,973.70 63,100.01 Additions – 38,643.01 15,000.00 – Increase/(Decrease) in provisions 32,049.71 18,244.06 Depreciation – (13,042.00) (22,879.92) (2,148.00) Net cash flows from operations 79,048.37 480,956.72 Closing balance 2015 264,000.00 1,288,923.19 63,341.11 1,428.39 12. Contingent Liabilities Opening balance 2015 264,000.00 1,288,923.19 63,341.11 1,428.39 The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has a caveat over the Association’s land and buildings. Additions – – 63557.00 – 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 Depreciation – (13,105.92) (26,230.57) (1,428.39) the property for a non-approved purpose. Closing balance 2016 264,000.00 1,275,817.27 100,667.54 – 13. Details of Reserves Retained Earnings 2016 / $ 2015 / $ Retained earnings represents the funds of the association that are not designated for particular purposes.

8. Trade Creditors and Payables 14. Key Management Personnel

Unsecured: Compensation for key management personnel Trade creditors 12,354.09 39,834.65 Short term employee benefits 114,647.52 111,024.09 GST payable 21,186.24 21,429.28 Post employment benefits 10,891.51 10,547.16 PAYG payable 23,776.50 8,095.22 Total employee benefits 125,539.03 121,571.25 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 COMMITTEE MEMBERS’ DECLARATION

Cash flows excluded from operating results We, Bronwyn Johnson and Mashelle Parrett, being attributable to operating activities members of the Board of Arts Project Australia Incorporated, certify that : The statements attached to Non-cash flows in operating result this certificate give a true and fair view of the financial Bronwyn Johnson Mashelle Parrett Depreciation 40,764.88 38,069.92 position of Arts Project Australia Incorporated during PRESIDENT TREASURER and at the end of the financial year of the association Changes in assets and liabilities ending on 30th June 2016. Dated this 22nd day of August 2016

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