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FRONT COVER BACK COVER BELOW Bobby Kyriakopoulos Jodie Noble Terry Williams THANK YOU Not titled (street in Not titled (after Not titled (Jet pack) 2013 to the following donors for their generous support in 2014/15 Carlton, Victoria) 2015 John Perceval’s material, cotton, watercolour and ink ceramic angels) 2015 wool, stuffing on paper ceramic 105 � 68 � 32 cm 38 � 28 cm 48 � 28 � 27 cm

Government Melbourne Social Equity Patrick Corrigan Rita Mantell Institute Libby Cousins Bernard Marshall Department of Health Merricote Jane Crappsley Julian Martin and Human Services Sundowner Caravan Jean Cussen Chris Mason Australian Government & Cabin Park Kaye Cussen Rob McHaffie Department of Social Third Drawer Down Evelyn Dalpas Lilach & Danny Mileikowski Services Zarella Investments Denise Damianos Vivien Millane Creative Victoria Dassanayaka Ashley & Liora Miller Australia Council BuildinG donors Myra & Zev Degen Travis Moon City of Darebin Martin & Vanessa Delatycki Stephen & Robyn Morris Brockhoff Foundation Council of Adult, Robyn Durham Joanne Murray Community Support Fund Community & Catherine Easton Nicole Newman Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Further Education Kate Elliott Chris Ogden Hugh D Williamson OUr MANIFESTO. Leigh Ellwood Jim Pavlidis PhilanthroPic Foundation Christine Encel Michael Pearce Ian Potter Foundation Lynne Farrel & Greg Smith Mary & Josh Pila John T. Reid Charitable John T Reid Charitable We march to the beat of our own drum and map our Peter Fay Ronny & Jackie Pila Trusts Trusts Dr Isaac Feldman Brett Porter own future. Gandel Philanthropy Leda Constructions Fintona Girls’ School Gavin Porter Perpetual Foundation – The Myer Foundation Andrew Firestone Anne Pottage Fuelled by an unwavering belief in our artists, we’re Bob Jenyns Endowment Robinson Architects Karen Fisher Rosalind Price buoyed by the creativity and authenticity that exists Inner North Community William Buckland Jeanette Fry Stuart Purves in our space, and heartened by those who delight in Foundation Foundation The Marian & Jessica Garvin Ralph Renard sharing in it. E.H. Flack Trust individual donors Linda & David Gold Kate Richardson Francis Good Nita Mary Roddis Estate We believe that art is serious, but making it can be fun. Collier Charitable Fund The William Angliss Samara Adamson-Pinczewski Amanda Hall Kay Ronec Barbara Ajzenberg Susan and Bruce Harrison Norman Rosenblatt That individual creativity triumphs over conformity, (Victoria) Charitable Trust The Amelia Eliza Ben Albrecht Roger Heslop Marcelo Rosenstein and divergent voices make life much more interesting. Holland Trust Rick Amor Jackie Hollis-Sando Silvana Scibilia Peter Atkins Peter Irons Hayley Scilini That art is about revealing ourselves and creating The Terry Brian Kenny Fund Limb Family Foundation Australian CAF WPG David Jellie Tamara Silver Pola and Harry Better meaningful connections – between artists, staff artists Nordia Foundation Bronwyn Johnson & Sharon Simms Arnold Bloch Leibler and art lovers. The Slomer-Topol Family David Batten Gary Singer & Julie Blyfield Charitable Trust Linda Johnston Geoffrey Smith Our experience will always be shared, our knowledge Bonney Bombach Andrew Karas Assa Singh Rosemary Brennan passed on, and our studio bound by creativity, integrity corPorate David Keeling Beverley Staughton Allen Brent Adam Kempton Anne Stonehouse and generosity in equal measure. ARA Consultants John Brent Robin Kentley Steve & Sue Terkel Art Guide Australia Margaret Bullen Michael Kino Vicki Thomas We believe in making a mark that matters. Bed Bath N Table Perry Burstin Alice Lam Raymond Triggs We believe in art as it should be. Eastgate & Holst Gallery Deidre But-Husaim Rae Leivenzon Neil Twist Enviroprocess Pty Ltd James Camakaris Linton Lethlean Mark Veitch original. unapologetic. true. and joyful in the making. Essendon Upholstery and Margaret Carroll Virginia Lovette Frank Warner Strathmore Upholstery Allan Carson Evan Lowenstein Betty Wassertheil Kennards Simon Caskey Tom Lowenstein Andrea (Mitty) Williams Leeuwin Estate Rosemary Clark Sharlene Lustig Mary Paula Williamson Leonard Joel Chris Collingwood Simone Luttin Dennis Wilson The University of Melbourne Yvette Coppersmith Peter Maier Adina and Ian Wolters

ANNUAL REPORT 2015 | 33 / CONTENTS / About Arts Project Australia

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 Arts Project Australia has aimed high since 1974, when we set out to lead and innovate in the arts and disability sectors. Since then, the 6 Board & Staff quality of our exhibitions and studio programs has flourished, fed by 8 2014/15 Highlights a range of innovative programs and activities. We were the first full time arts studio in Australia for artists with an intellectual disability 12 Our Artists and have built a reputation both in Australia and internationally for our achievements on this front. Proof lies in the consistency and quality of 14 Exhibition Report the exhibitions and programs that we produce and deliver, along with 20 In the Studio the extraordinary opportunities and experiences we have brokered for our artists. They have been included in exhibitions all over the world 22 Financial Statements and are represented in countless public and private collections. Our studio in Northcote functions similarly to a tertiary art environment 32 Auditor’s Report and is attended weekly by more than 110 artists with an intellectual disability. Here, they are able to develop their own practice while supported by our artsworkers, all professional artists. This is a space where feedback, guidance and critical advice 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. Our gallery staff plans and executes a full annual program of rotating exhibitions that feature our artists’ work alongside that of the broader contemporary art community. We boast a highly qualified staff and an energetic and committed Chris Mason board who work within a strong governance framework. The unique It’s not a parrot 2015 ceramic vision displayed in our programs and our dedication to showing this work 13.5 � 31 � 12.5 cm to Australia and the world has long been recognised as a best practice Finalist in the 2015 Manningham Victorian model. We are very proud to remain committed to providing such scope, Ceramic Art Award vision and support for our artists.

ANNUAL REPORT 2015 | 1 PRESIDENT’S REPORT

It has been an exceedingly busy and exciting year at Arts Project Australia. Arts Project artists were featured in over 55 curated exhibitions, achieved record sales of artworks and our birthday celebrations continued. To mark our 40 years at Arts Project we staged a major conference celebrating Outsider Art. What unfolded was a stimulating series of lectures, panel sessions and film screenings featuring national and international guests alongside several curated exhibitions in and around Melbourne. Highlights included keynote lectures from Lynne Cook, Senior Curator, National Gallery of Art Washington DC, and from Thomas Roeske, Director of the Prinzhorn Collection, Heidelberg, Germany. Our thanks to all participants for their generosity in making this conference such a success. Earlier this year, leading Australian artist Ricky Swallow curated an exhibition of works by Arts Project artist Terry Williams at White Columns gallery in New York. The exhibition was a sell-out and Bronwyn Johnson, 2015 garnered major media attention. At the same time, Julian Martin’s pastel abstractions were being exhibited by Fleisher/Ollman gallery at The Armory Show in New York. The opportunity for our artists to exhibit further afield and alongside their national and international peers cannot be underestimated. It is a testament to Arts Project’s studio and gallery that our artists continue to attract national and international attention. This advocacy continues by exhibiting at the Melbourne Art Fair, one of Australia’s leading contemporary art fairs. Thousands of visitors enjoyed the works on exhibition and it set a new record for sales with some 200+ works sold.

ABOVE We would also like to extend our thanks to the many valued Lisa Reid supporters who enable our important work to continue, and are Red Handbag 2015 named at the end of this Annual Report. Your vital support is integral ceramic 34 � 32 � 19 cm to our success. An enormous thank you is owed to our artists, our dedicated team OPPOSITE Installation of work by Julian of staff artists and volunteers, and to our very capable staff and Martin from his 2014 survey management. I would also like to thank my fellow Board members exhibition Julian Martin: Transformer at Arts Project for your unwavering commitment to this remarkable organisation. Australia. This report details a very successful year at Arts Project Australia.

2 | ARTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA I commend all the artists and was delighted to read of their accolades, including exhibiting in local, national and international galleries. — Senator the Hon. Mitch Fifield / Assistant Minister for Social Services ANNUAL REPORT 2015 | 3 In its 40th anniversary year, Arts Project Australia reinforced its position as an important Victorian arts organisation. — Greg Andrews / Deputy Director, Policy and Programs Creative Victoria

4 | ARTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA executive director’s report

Our 40th anniversary year continued in the second half of 2014, and it was full of extraordinary activity and success for Arts Project Australia. We kicked it off with the most successful Melbourne Art Fair participation to date (more on page 8). Our valued partner, Leonard Joel, hosted another successful fundraising auction, which raised over $50,000 for the organisation. Our grateful thanks to all those donors to the auction, and to John Albrecht, Managing Director of Leonard Joel, who once again ran an entertaining auction for us. October 2014 saw the fruition of years of planning for our conference – Contemporary Outsider Art – A Global Context. The conference saw 300 speakers and attendees engaging in a wonderful week of discussion and presentation (more on page 10). While this hub of external activity was happening, our new studio renovations were taking shape, and thanks to the generosity of the John T Reid Charitable Trust and many valued donors, we were pleased Sue Roff, 2015 to officially “open” the more accessible studio at our Annual Gala. A new partnership with the City of Darebin has enabled a pilot program to take place in the studio – the Professional Practice Program commenced in 2015, and nine artists have been enjoying ABOVE Alan Constable the challenge that this offers them and their art practice (more Not titled 2014 on page 20). ceramic 8 � 13.5 � 17 cm Successes and opportunities in Scotland and the USA happened in March 2015 (more on pages 15 & 20), and throughout the entire OPPOSITE Installation of work year, our artists have worked tirelessly and joyfully on their artistic by Terry Williams in development. Everyday Imagining: New Perspectives on Outsider Once again I must pay tribute to the extraordinary team of staff Art, curated by Joanna who go out of their way to maximise development and opportunities Bosse at The Ian Potter Museum of Art, the for our artists, and to a committed and active board who provide University of Melbourne. our strategic direction.

ANNUAL REPORT 2015 | 5 BOARD & STAFF

Board of Management Life Members Penny Hunt Bronwyn Johnson Dorothy Berry Registration Coordinator President Valerio Ciccone Melissa Petty Neil Twist Alan Constable Gallery Assistant Vice President Cheryl Daye Allison O’Callaghan Peter Fay Mashelle Parrett Studio & Gallery Assistant Kitty Ginter Treasurer Brad Rusbridge Rita Mantell Gallery Technician Frank Warner Julian Martin Secretary Norman Rosenblatt Elizabeth Sampson Barbara Ajzenberg Sally Shrimpton Gallery Assistant (Casual) Member Catherine Staughton Frances Wilkinson Mandy Hall Gallery Assistant Members Member Glenn Dalton 88 (Includes Life Members) Damien Hodgkinson Staff Artist – General Member & Printmaking Staff Kate Richardson Jessie Imam Sue Roff Member Staff Artist – General Executive Director & Digital Media Silvana Scibilia Sandy Fernée Member Jodie Kipps Business Manager Staff Artist – General & 3D Board Subcommittee Sim Luttin Ching Yee Ng Members Gallery Manager & Curator Staff Artist – Digital Media Catherine Easton James McDonald Norman Rosenblatt Studio Manager

6 | ARTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA Camille Hannah Volunteers Special Thanks Staff Artist – Elena Betres (2014–15) STUDENT PLACEMENTS Professional Practice Jessie Brookes-Dowsett (2014–) Fintona Girls School: Estelle Peter Douglas Leyla Bulmer (2014–15) Sarah Ho & Crystal Wang Staff Artist – General Prue Capell (2013–15) Australian Catholic University: & Photography Kylie Castan (2014–) Michelle Clarke Michelle Clarke (2015–) Mary Rose Vallis Latrobe University: Amelia Cobb (2014–15) Staff Artist – General Karla Krischer & Ceramics Catherine Fitzgerald (2013–) Felicity Green (2014–) Trinity College: Lyn Young Kate Goff (2014–15) Kostas Pavlidis Staff Artist – General Laura Hanlon (2014–15) Princes Hill Secondary College: Nicole Macdonald Mahsa Hesami (2014–15) Mimi Hannah Staff Artist – General Debra Howlett (2011–) Kangan Institute: Lucy Kingsley (2015–) Elyss McCleary Yoshe Gillespie Staff Artist – General Andriana Mantzouranis (2014–) Brigette Norton (2014–15) PROOFREADER Suzanne Brown Olivia Parr (2012–) Brigette Norton Staff Artist – General Michael Pearce (2011–) CONTRIBUTING WRITER Sarah Humphery John Puli (2014–15) Anne Stonehouse Staff Artist – General (Casual) Liz Rourke (2014–15) Anna-Maria O’Keeffe Krystal Seigerman (2014–15) Staff Artist – General (Casual) Julianna Toth (2014–2015) Emily Walters (2014–) Meg Williams (2012–14) Anneke Wood (2013–14) Steven McPhereson (2015–)

ANNUAL REPORT 2015 | 7 2014/2015 HIGHLIGHTS

Over the past year our organisation has excelled at presenting our artists far and wide through international conferences and art fairs to unique publications and exhibitions.

CONTEMPORARY OUTSIDER ART – A GLOBAL CONTEXT

What a stimulating and exciting week of lectures, discussion, debates, networking and exhibitions it was! Special thanks to all our speakers and panellists, especially those who travelled so far to share their expertise and experience. Highlights included keynote addresses from Professor Lynne Cooke (USA) and Dr Thomas Roeske (Germany), the screening of the documentary Knowing Me Knowing You at ACMI and the ongoing debate and conversation in and around the sessions. Participants were able to view Outsider themed exhibitions at Arts Project Australia, the Ian Potter Museum of Art, It was a remarkable gathering of Heide Museum of Modern Art, Neami Splash individuals with a passion for the work Studio, the Social Studio, Alcaston Gallery, of those self-taught and visionary artists the Dax Centre and Screen Space. There were who shift our consciousness through certainly some points of division, with most their ability to create powerful images contemporary “outsider” artists not accepting and new insights into our world. Not only the term; yet art historians favour it as one of enjoyable but stimulating and through classification. The majority of participants in the the various papers and presentations final forum voted for the term “contemporary practice” to be used over “outsider art”, but many new doors of enquiry have opened we know the debate will continue. We hope for me. it will into the future. Meanwhile, special — Winthrop Professor Ted Snell AM thanks to those who provided crucial funding CitWA, Director, Cultural Precinct, for this unique conference which enabled all University of Western Australia participants to attend free of charge; Bed Bath N Table, Copyright Cultural Fund, Arts Project Over 300 attendees and participants took part Australia, University of Melbourne and the Ian in our international Outsider Art conference, Potter Foundation. We appreciate your vision Contemporary Outsider Art: A Global Context held and support. For a full list of speakers and the in partnership with the University of Melbourne program, please visit: and supported by the Potter Museum of Art. www.outsiderartmelbourne2014.com

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So Far... encapsulates eight stories that follow eight accomplished artists. Some have been coming to Arts Project Australia for over 15 years. What they all have in so far… common is a strong commitment to their art practice. Something else they have in common is that each artist has an identified Eight Artists / Eight Stories intellectual disability that affects their work as artists and their lives in general. The focus of this collection of stories is the artists and their art. —

Anne StonehouSe with James McDonald

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AN ARTIST BOOK IS LAUNCHED LIFE MEMBER AWARDS

A conversation at an exhibition opening was Life Memberships of Arts Project Australia are the catalyst for Anne Stonehouse (Arts Project awarded sparingly and reflect an individual’s member and friend) to write a story about an Arts extraordinary contribution to the organisation Project artist. And when one was complete, she over a lengthy period. wanted to do more. The result is our new book, At our recent Annual General Meeting, in So Far... Eight Artists / Eight Stories, a wonderful honour of our 40th anniversary we were pleased selection of stories of the lives and art of eight to award six Life Memberships. Five were awarded artists currently practicing at Arts Project Australia. to artists who have significantly raised the We were delighted to officially launch the profile of Arts Project in Victoria, nationally and book amongst the subjects’ families and friends internationally, achieving substantial recognition at the international conference, Contemporary as accomplished artists through exhibitions, Outsider Art: The Global Context. Anne wrote this collections and sales. These artists are Dorothy book in partnership with Arts Project Australia Berry, Valerio Ciccone, Alan Constable, Julian and specifically with Studio Manager, James Martin and Cathy Staughton. The Board was McDonald. It provides some great insights into also delighted to honour long term supporter the different challenges and achievements of and champion of Arts Project Australia, these artists. It makes the perfect gift, or a great Norman Rosenblatt with a Life Membership. read for yourself. You can purchase a copy at Congratulations to our newest Life Members! Arts Project Australia for $40, or order online at www.artsproject.org.au Special thanks to Anne Stonehouse for her dedication and commitment to making these authentic stories available.

ANNUAL REPORT 2015 | 9 2014/2015 HIGHLIGHTS

Melbourne Art Fair 2014

Arts Project Australia has participated in the prestigious Melbourne Art Fair since 1996. Our participation has lifted the profiles of the artists who work in our studio, helped develop numerous partnerships with galleries and collectors and always contributes enormously to the volume of sales for artists. The Arts Project stand at the 2014 Melbourne Art Fair was one of the busiest in the building! Thousands of Art Fair visitors enjoyed the huge variety of artworks and we sold around 180 artworks over the five days, an Art Fair record. 33 of the 41 represented artists sold works, with ten artists selling six or more. A number of Arts Project Australia artists enjoyed attending the Vernissage and a field trip to check out all the galleries involved. We also celebrated our 40th year with a special function amongst the exhibition for friends and supporters of Arts Project Australia. Our special thanks to Life Member, Peter Fay, who attracted over 40 people to his talk on “Collecting as a Passion” in our Northcote gallery before the opening of the fair. And of course to Gandel Philanthropy for its continued financial support of our participation in this signature art event of Melbourne.

Various images taken at Arts Project Australia’s stand at the 2014 Melbourne Art Fair

10 | ARTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA Today was a real pleasure and thrill to see the Arts Project Australia section at the 2014 Melbourne Art Fair. Behind Julian’s talent, is a dedicated and passionate team at Arts Project Australia. — Luke Martin (Brother of artist)

ANNUAL REPORT 2015 | 11 OUR ARTISTS

Steven Ajzenberg Leo Cussen Kate Knight Sam Peterson Alvaro Alvarez Jamie Dawes Bobby Kyriakopoulos Christopher Philbey Fulli Andrinopoulos Wendy Dawson Monica Lazzari Gavin Porter Lygin Ang Emily Dober Adrian Lazzaro Josef Power George Aristovoulou Alanna Dodd Andrew Ledwidge Lisa Reid John Bates Robyn Doherty Fiona Longhurst Daniel Richardson Desmond Beavis Benjamin Doyle Anne Lynch Anthony Romagnano Ezekiel Beckley Beverley Duncombe Orion Manzart Christopher Sahyoun Peter Ben Jordan Dymke Julian Martin Adrian Salvatore Erica Berechree Jessica Ebert Antonella Masino Rebecca Scibilia Dorothy Berry Samuele Fenech Christopher Mason Aidan Sefo Katrina Brennan Scott Ferguson Kaye McDonald Laura Sheehan Shoshanna Brott Sandra Fielding Keith McDonald Sandra Silvestri Robert Brown Martin Forster Eden Menta Brendan Slee Monica Burns Katherine Foster Mattie Michael Megan Sloan Antonella Calvano Patrick Francis Miranda Millane Mark Smith Michael Camakaris Ian Gold David Mossop Catherine Staughton Dionne Canzano Matthew Gove William Neville Malcolm Sturrock Nicholas Capaldo Bronwyn Hack Jenny Ngo Lindsay Sutherland Riccardo Cardinale Kaymay Hallas Cindy Nguyen Georgia Szmerling Jacob Cartelli Brigid Hanrahan Nhan Nguyen Fiona Taylor Peter Cave Raelene Heritage Cameron Noble Amani Tia Samraing Chea Paul Hodges Jodie Noble Jimmy Tran Valerio Ciccone Miles Howard-Wilks Timothy Noble Michael Trasancos Boris Cipusev John Huggins Christopher O’Brien Philip Truett Matthew Clark Venuzza Iaconis Rosie O’Brien Rebecca Vanston Ashlee Cochrane Thomas Iacono Warren O’Brien Terry Williams Alan Constable William Jasper Daniel Pace Timothy Williams Spenser Coombe Michael Keen Simon Paredes James Cornelious Chase Klingenspor Steven Perrette

12 | ARTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA Every time I look at Josef’s work I am so excited that I almost cry. Thanks to everyone at Arts Project for your compassion and commitment to what you do.

— Sue Crawford (Mother of artist) ANNUAL REPORT 2015 | 13 EXHIBITION REPORT

From Northcote to New York, our artists again shone brightly in 2014/15. Exhibiting across the globe, with works being acquired and prizes won, it was another year to remember.

Miles Howard-Wilks Installation (detail) 2011–15, mixed media dimensions variable, Exhibited in Down The Rabbit Hole at Arts Project Australia 14 | ARTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA Northcote Highlights Highlights include: • Terry Williams had a solo show at White 100% of Arts Project Artists were Columns, New York curated by Ricky Swallow exhibited in at least one exhibition in • Alan Constable and Julian Martin exhibited at our Northcote gallery, and 63 artists The Armory Show in New York in the Fleisher/ Ollman booth were shown in at least two exhibitions • Terry Williams had work at Independent Art Fair, at Arts Project. New York with White Columns • Julian Martin was featured on the cover of Raw Highlights include: Vision magazine, coinciding with an editorial • 12 exhibitions presented at our Northcote gallery titled, “Bold Essays in Colour and Form” by senior • Two group exhibitions curated by prominent editor Edward Gomez. The publication coincided Australian curators Glenn Barkley and Karra with the 2015 Outsider Art Fair in New York Rees, featuring the work of Arts Project Australia • Alan Constable’s ceramic camera Not titled 2014 and other contemporary artists from around was a finalist in the 2014 Deakin University Small Australia and overseas Sculpture exhibition and was later acquired for • A major retrospective exhibition Julian Martin: the Deakin University Collection Transformer, accompanied by a full-colour • Fiona Taylor was acquired as part of the Silk catalogue sponsored by Leonard Joel with an Cut Foundation Collection, which is part of an essay by Alex Baker, Director Fleisher/Ollman, ongoing gift to the National Gallery of Australia Philadelphia, USA • Julian Martin won State Trustees Connected 14 • We hosted the sell-out event Collecting as a Passion: A Morning With Collector Peter Fay to coincide with 2014 Melbourne Art Fair General Facts • Altered Vistas was presented in collaboration • Arts Project presented 12 exhibitions in with Climarte, as part of ART+CLIMATE=CHANGE: Northcote and either curated or participated A Melbourne-wide Festival of art exhibitions, in 46 exhibitions in Australia & internationally forums and talks seeking to harness the creative • Over 1780 artworks were exhibited in curated power of the arts to inform, engage and inspire exhibitions, art prizes, awards and leases action on climate change at Arts Project, as well as in national and • That’s Funny was programmed as part of international venues Melbourne International Comedy Festival • We sold 750 artworks in the 2014/15 financial year • Arts Project nominated Cathy Staughton to • 228 artworks sold at Melbourne Art Fair, totalling paint our annual Drawing Wall Commission more than $63,000 National & International Highlights • We sold over $230,000 in artwork, $33,000 in frames and $5,500 in merchandise 90% of Arts Project Artists were • We leased over 77 artworks to organisations exhibited in 46 national and across Melbourne • Lisa Reid had a Frisbee produced by Third international exhibitions, art prizes Drawer Down and awards.

ANNUAL REPORT 2015 | 15 northcote Exhibitions

PATRICK FRANCIS SOLO ANNUAL GALA Exhibition: 19 Jul – 23 Aug 2014 Exhibition: 6 – 20 Dec 2014 Opened by: Jason Smith, CEO & Arts Project Australia Annual Gala Director, Heide Museum of Modern Art exhibition featured a broad survey A prolific painter, Patrick Francis of over 200 artworks produced in frequently draws on his knowledge 2014 by more than 110 artists who of popular culture and art history to worked in our studio. The Annual Gala create enduring works of left-of-centre celebrated the achievements of our sophistication. Using bold areas of flat artists and acknowledged their unique colour, Francis’ paintings are distilled contribution to contemporary art. yet expressive portraits; their potency is in their simplicity and dynamism. HELLO SAILOR Exhibition: 7 Feb – 14 Mar 2015 6° OF SEPARATION Opened by: Dr Wilma Tabacco, Artist & Exhibition: 19 Jul – 23 Aug 2014 Co-Director, Langford 120 ANNUAL GALA: Samuele Fenech, Not titled Curated by: Sim Luttin Paul Hodges’ first solo exhibition took 2014, conte pencil and paint pen on paper Opened by: Jason Smith, CEO & a slight departure from his archetypal 50 � 50.5 cm Director, Heide Museum of Modern Art portraits inspired by people observed 6° of Separation was an exhibition in popular culture and the arts. Hello of portraits painted from life of Sailor launched a new collection of prominent Australian personalities paintings that focused on sailors and who sat for a portrait in the Arts seamen from the 1930s. Project Australia studio. The exhibition connected prominent leaders in the DRAWN TOGETHER community with Arts Project Australia Exhibition: 7 Feb – 14 Mar 2015 and our artists. Curated by: Suzanne Brown and Elyss McCleary JULIAN MARTIN: TRANSFORMER Opened by: Dr Wilma Tabacco, Artist Exhibition: 30 Aug – 4 Oct 2014 & Co-Director, Langford 120 Curated by: D. Cheryl Daye Drawing is a fundamental form of Opened by: Rupert Myer AM human expression. It has versatility, Original interpretations of everyday immediacy and directness and objects, popular figures and pure encompasses a diversity of colour all play pivotal roles in the approaches, styles and mediums. extraordinary work of Julian Martin. Drawn Together was a group exhibition Over two decades, his work has that presented a broad scope of evolved as a journey of formal works drawn by artists at Arts Project transformation where the mundane Australia. becomes mysterious and the image DRAWN TOGETHER: Adrian Lazzaro, ineffable. The exhibition included the RUTH HOWARD SOLO Not titled 2014, acrylic paint, paint pen publication of a full-colour Leonard Exhibition: 21 Mar – 24 Apr 2015 and felt pen on paper, 35 � 25 cm Joel Series catalogue Julian Martin: Opened by: Denise Scott, Comedian Transformer. Ruth Howard’s first solo exhibition launched a new collection of recent *NOW THE HEART IS FILLED WITH works; small-scale, refined paintings GOLD AS IF IT WERE A PURSE that revealed her love of animals, Exhibition: 11 Oct – 29 Nov 2014 transport and the world around her. Curated & opened by: Glenn Barkley, Independent Curator The words now the heart is filled with gold as if it were a purse come from a song recorded by Bob Dylan and the band, Tears of Rage. The works in NOW THE HEART IS FILLED WITH GOLD AS IF IT this exhibition explored two important WERE A PURSE: Cathy Staughton, Wedding things, love and family. Marriage All Family Mother 2006, pencil and ink on paper, 57 × 76 cm

16 | ARTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA national & international Exhibitions

THAT’S FUNNY MORNINGTON PENINSULA NATIONAL Exhibition: 21 Mar – 24 Apr 2015 WORKS ON PAPER PRIZE Curated by: Glenn Dalton and Mornington Peninsula Regional Sandy Fernée Gallery, VIC Opened by: Denise Scott, Comedian 23 May – 20 Jul 2014 That’s Funny celebrated the wacky, Finalist: Julian Martin weird and sometimes downright outrageous humour of the artists at RENEGADES (touring) Arts Project Australia. This exhibition Moree Plains Regional Gallery, tickled the funny bone and promoted a Moree, NSW giggle. That’s Funny was programmed 7 Jul – 27 Aug 2014 in the Melbourne International Hawkesbury Regional Gallery, Comedy Festival. Windsor, NSW THAT’S FUNNY: Gavin Porter, Megapowerhouse! 5 Sep – 12 Oct 2014 2014, texta and felt tip pen on paper, ALTERED VISTAS Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery, 35.5 × 25 cm Exhibition: 2 May – 6 Jun 2015 Swan Hill, VIC Curated by: Sim Luttin & 13 Jan – 15 Mar 2015 Brad Rusbridge Artists: Various Opened by: Guy Abrahams, Director and Co-founder of Climarte FACE TO FACE Robin Gibson Gallery, Sydney, NSW Altered Vistas featured eight artists 12 Jul – 6 Aug 2014 who created artwork depicting diverse Artist: Patrick Francis landscapes, provoking the viewer to consider the impact of human-led MELBOURNE ART FAIR environmental interventions in an Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, VIC age of intensified urban sprawl, 14 – 17 Aug 2014 consumption and global climate ALTERED VISTAS: Miles Howard-Wilks, Artists: Various Drain Pipe Train 2014, gouache on paper change. Altered Vistas was presented 38 × 56 cm in collaboration with Climarte, as part THE CONSPIRATORS of ART+CLIMATE=CHANGE 2015. Yarra Gallery – Federation Square, VIC 21 – 28 Aug 2014 DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE Artist: Terry Williams (in collaboration Exhibition: 2 May – 6 Jun 2015 with Jenny Bartholomew) Curated by: Sim Luttin Opened by: Guy Abrahams, Director BSG SMALL WORKS and Co-founder of Climarte Brunswick Street Gallery, Fitzroy, VIC Down the Rabbit Hole explored 3 – 20 Aug 2014 unconventional journeys and Artists: Various adventures into the unknown. The exhibition presented collections of THE SUBLIME DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Rebecca Scibilia work that attempted to transport Arts Centre Melbourne, Stefan Dennis 2014, marker and paint the viewer into reinterpreted and/or pen on paper, 28 × 38 cm Fairfax Foyer, VIC imagined realms. 22 Aug – 4 Oct 2014 Artists: Various SOMEWHERE IN THE CITY Exhibition: 13 Jun – 11 Jul 2015 VICTORIAN INDIGENOUS Curated & opened by: Karra Rees, ART AWARDS Managing Curator, Centre for The Art Gallery of Ballarat, VIC Contemporary Photography 23 Aug – 5 Oct 2014 Somewhere in the City explored the Finalists: John Huggins & Amani Tia fabric of our urban environment and aspects of daily life through both SILK CUT AWARD individual and collective experiences. Glen Eira City Council Gallery, VIC The exhibition featured artwork by 6 Sep – 21 Sep 2014 SOMEWHERE IN THE CITY: Boris Cipusev, Arts Project Australia, national and Finalist: Fiona Taylor Tower Tall 2009, felt-tip pen on paper international contemporary artists. 21 × 30 cm

ANNUAL REPORT 2015 | 17 GOLD COAST INTERNATIONAL CONNECTED BELLE ARTI CERAMIC ART AWARD Yarra Gallery – Federation Square, VIC Chapman & Bailey, Melbourne, VIC Gold Coast City Gallery, QLD 16 Oct – 28 Nov 2014 25 Nov 2014 – 25 Jan 2015 6 Sep – 26 Oct 2014 Finalists: Various Finalists: Michael Camakaris, Robyn Finalists: Jodie Noble & Matthew Gove First Place: Julian Martin Doherty, Katherine Foster, Ian Gold & Josef Power CHRIS MASON SOLO *KNOWING ME, KNOWING YOU Darren Knight Gallery, Sydney, NSW ACMI (screening), KOORIE ART SHOW 27 Sep – 25 Oct 2014 Federation Square, VIC Koorie Heritage Trust, Melbourne, VIC Artist: Chris Mason 25 Oct 2014 8 Dec 2014 – 27 Feb 2015 Artists: Various Finalist: John Huggins SWAC Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, LINDEN POSTCARD SHOW HOME Melbourne, VIC Linden New Art, St Kilda, VIC Arts Centre Melbourne, VIC 29 Sep – 6 Oct 2014 25 Oct – 6 Dec 14 10 – 26 Jan 15 Finalist & Honourable Mention: Artists: Fulli Andrinopoulos, Artists: Various Peter Ben Samraing Chea, Bronwyn Hack & Nhan Nguyen OUTSIDER ART FAIR *EVERYDAY IMAGINING: NEW Fleisher/Ollman booth, Center 548, PERSPECTIVES ON OUTSIDER ART SIT DOWN, SHUT UP AND WATCH! New York, USA The Ian Potter Museum of Art Angaston Town Hall, Barossa valley, SA 29 Jan – 1 Feb 2015 1 Oct 2014 – 18 Jan 2015 31 Oct 2014 Artists: Alan Constable & Artists: Andrew Blythe, Kellie Greaves, Finalists: Chris O’Brien & Lisa Reid Julian Martin Julian Martin, Jack Napthine, Lisa Reid, Martin Thompson & Terry Williams DEAKIN UNIVERSITY SMALL GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT SCULPTURE AWARD GROUP SHOW ANL MARITIME ART AWARD Deakin University Art Gallery, Trongate 103, Glasgow, Scotland, UK Mission to Seafarers, Melbourne, VIC Melbourne, VIC 4 – 6 Mar 2015 3 – 31 Oct 2014 29 Oct – 13 Dec 2014 Artists: Various Finalists: Steven Perrette & Finalist: Alan Constable Ruth Howard THE ARMORY SHOW – MODERN PORTIA GEACH MEMORIAL AWARD Fleisher/Ollman booth, Pier 92, FLOWERS The National Trust S.H Ervin Gallery, New York, USA St Heliers Street Gallery, Sydney, NSW 5 – 8 Mar 2015 Collingwood, VIC 7 Nov – 14 Dec 2014 Artists: Julian Martin & Alan Constable 4 – 29 Oct 2014 Finalist: Lisa Reid Artist: Lisa Reid PATRICK FRANCiS AND FRIENDS CCP SALON Robin Gibson Gallery, Sydney, NSW 40th ANNIVERSARY Centre for Contemporary 7 – 31 Mar 2015 FUNDRAISING AUCTION Photography, Melbourne, VIC Artists: Patrick Francis, Matthew Gove, Leonard Joel, South Yarra, VIC 14 Nov 2014 – 13 Dec 2014 Jodie Noble & Mark Smith 5 Oct 2014 Finalist: Miles Howard-Wilks Artists: Various (including national INDEPENDENT ART FAIR & international artists) TOYOTA COMMUNITY SPIRIT 10TH West 22 St, NY, USA Supported by Leonard Joel ANNUAL SCULPTURE EXHIBITION 5 – 8 Mar 2015 Toyota Community Spirit Gallery, Artist: Terry Williams ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS Melbourne, VIC Splash Gallery Footscray, VIC 19 Nov 2014 – 25 Mar 2015 TERRY WILLIAMS – SOFT SCULPTURES 6 Oct – 24 Oct 2014 Finalist: Fiona Taylor White Columns Gallery, New York, USA Artists: Various 6 Mar – 18 Apr 2015 POLAROID PROJECT Curated by: Ricky Swallow SMALL UNIVERSE Horsham Regional Art Gallery, No Vacancy Gallery – QV, Horsham, VIC POLAROID PROJECT Melbourne, VIC 28 Nov 2014 – 1 Feb 2015 Fleisher/Ollman, Philadelphia, USA 10 – 25 Oct 2014 Artists: Alan Constable (in 26 Mar – 30 May 2015 Artists: Various collaboration with Peter Atkins) Artist: Alan Constable (in collaboration with Peter Atkins)

18 | ARTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA FRAME OF MIND / CONSIGNMENT / La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC 2 Apr – 29 May 2015 • Fleisher/Ollman, USA (2013–15) Artists: Bobby Kyriakopoulos & • Third Drawer Down, VIC (2013–15) George Aristovoulou • Craft, VIC (2013–15) TWO OF A KIND • Jardan, VIC (2014–15) Bundoora Homestead, Bundoora, VIC 22 Apr – 31 May 2015 Artists: Bobby Kyriakopoulos & George Aristovoulou / Lease / • Department of Health, VIC (2010–15) A NEW FEMININE? Airspace, Marrickville, Sydney, NSW • Melbourne City Mission, 3 – 18 Apr 2015 BSG SMALL WORKS: Lygin Ang, Not titled 2014, VIC (2013–15) prisma colour pencil on paper, 28 × 28 cm Artist: Rebecca Scibilia • ARA Consultants, VIC (2011–15) Alan Constable Darren Knight Gallery, Sydney, NSW • Back In Motion (2013–15) 11 Apr – 9 May 2015 • Victorian Civil and Administrative BSG SMALL WORKS Tribunal (2015) Brunswick Street Gallery, Melbourne, VIC 5 – 23 May 2015 / OPEN STOCKROOM / Artists: Lygin Ang, Katie Foster & 2014 James Cornelious July – Lisa Reid & Samraing Chea MY SOLO SHOW WITH A MAGPIE IN IT West Space, Melbourne, VIC September – Patrick Francis 10 Apr – 9 May 2015 & Jodie Noble Artists: Miles Howard-Wilks October – Julian Martin DEAKIN UNIVERSITY CONTEMPORARY SMALL SCULPTURE AWARD November – Alvaro Alvarez & Deakin University, Melbourne, VIC Tim Noble 9 Jun– 10 July 2015 VICTORIAN INDIGENOUS ART AWARDS: John Huggins, Not titled 2014, pastel and pencil Finalist: Chris Mason 2015 on paper, 30 × 23 cm THE SALON February – Paul Hodges & Scott Livesey Galleries, Riccardo Cardinale Melbourne, VIC March – Ruth Howard 13 Jun – 25 July 2015 Artists: Alan Constable & Julian Martin April – Megan Sloan & James Cornelious WELL RED Robin Gibson Gallery, May – Miles Howard-Wilks & Darlinghurst, NSW Terry Williams 27 Jun – 22 July 2015 June – Matthew Gove & Artists: Various Venuzza Iaconis *Programmed as part of the Contemporary Outsider Art: The Global Context Conference, presented by Arts Project Australia in Collaboration BELLE ARTI: Ian Gold, Not titled 2014, acrylic with The University of Melbourne on canvas, 36 × 36 cm

ANNUAL REPORT 2015 | 19 in the studio

GLASGOW SUMMIT STUDIO RENOVATIONS

Following an invitation from Project Ability, a In the second half of 2014, Arts Project Australia’s similar organisation to Arts Project Australia in studio was transformed. We made several Glasgow, Scotland, an Arts Project Australia improvements to the studio including a new contingent comprising Executive Director, Sue open plan kitchen, disability access upgrade and Roff, Studio Manager, James McDonald and studio a new toilet and shower. These renovations have artists Paul Hodges and Cathy Staughton made been received enthusiastically by artists and staff the big trip to take part in an international summit and were made possible by generous donations for supported studios in March 2015. from myriad supporters. The John T Reid It was a unique learning and sharing experience. Charitable Trusts kicked it off with a challenge Staff and artists from renowned studios in Finland, grant of $25,000 and we were thrilled with the Germany, Britain, Wales, Ireland, Canada and overwhelming support and assistance by so many Germany joined together for three days of friends of Arts Project Australia. exhibitions, knowledge sharing, art making Donors to the project were invited to a viewing and ideas. prior to the 2014 Annual Gala. Special thanks to Staff and artists came away stimulated and Kathy Robinson of Robinson Architecture for her brimming with new ideas and experiences, and pro bono design work, Lyle Hanvey from Leda new international networks. Paul Hodges and Constructions for renovation work and Kaboodle Cathy Staughton helped present on Arts Project for donating the kitchen cabinets. The renovations to the assembly, then joined other artists in the have made a huge difference to the accessibility wonderful Project Ability studio to work together. of our studio and the welfare and wellbeing of Language was no barrier and both artists have our artists. returned with some new influences in their work. Thanks to Project Ability for hosting a fabulous summit – we would like to do the same in Australia one day! And thanks to the Beverly Brown Bequest for funding this experience.

20 | ARTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE PROGRAM Leo Cussen – Vale

Running through 2015, our new Professional We were much saddened by the sudden passing Practice Program has begun working with eight of one of our long time studio artists Leo Cussen Arts Project Australia studio artists to engender in May 2015. Leo approached his art with an eye an in-depth collaborative investigation of each for detail and a passion for the subject. Drawing individual’s art practice. This program offers each on his love of ‘golden era’ Hollywood, Leo’s artist the chance to develop and learn new skills drawings reflected the magic of Ginger Rogers to apply to their own practice while building and Fred Astaire, viewed through a lens that their career as an artist. Our ambition for the captured the enthusiasm and unique talents of Professional Practice Program is to engage each their maker. participating artist in a deeper understanding Leo’s love of pop culture TV classics including and appreciation of their own practice and that M*A*S*H, I Dream of Jeannie and Dr Who provided of their contemporaries within the broader visual unlimited inspiration for him. In a career spanning arts environment. nearly twenty years he produced hundreds of As with many previous 20th-century movements wonderful drawings, many of which are held they have been researching, The Northcote in private collections including those of Stuart Penguins have formed an identity by devising Purves and the National Gallery of Australia. their group name collaboratively and writing a With his catchphrases and ‘Leo-isms’, he was group manifesto. not only a producer of wonderful visual art, “We believe in developing our individual styles, but contributed greatly to the character and through looking back at history and looking joyfulness of Arts Project Australia. He leaves a forward at contemporary art. Our discussions as space that cannot be filled but we are all richer a group are what drive new ideas, in collaboration for having known him. we grow our art practice as individuals.” Farewell, Hot Chilli – you are loved and missed.

ANNUAL REPORT 2015 | 21 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Lisa Reid Heidi Victoria 2014 gouache on paper 56 × 38 cm 22 | ARTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA Statement of Profit or Loss and for the year ended 30 June 2015 other Comprehensive Income

Note 2015 / $ 2014 / $

Revenue from Continuing Operations

Government Funding: Commonwealth grants 193,876.18 192,432.00 State grants 787,588.65 737,382.45 Fundraising: Other grants 26,230.00 47,802.00 Sponsorship 21,495.45 24,930.00 Donations 169,639.06 472,078.00 Exhibition/artwork sales 286,211.09 193,500.00 Studio fees 61,425.98 58,550.03 Leasing of artworks 7,355.83 15,041.09 Membership fees 3,922.49 4,177.03 Other Income: Interest received 22,198.42 11,965.96 Miscellaneous income 17,632.50 18,762.32 Total Income 3 1,597,575.65 1,776,620.88

Administration expenses 103,267.22 65,583.79 Advertising/public relations 106,445.05 46,460.92 Building and equipment 73,971.38 72,550.60 Commission on art sales 160,275.58 116,763.65 Depreciation 38,069.92 36,048.12 Employee expenses 4 945,759.50 937,642.32 Finance and interest 1,093.13 540.69 Gallery 62,090.18 64,393.28 Postage and telecommunications 23,892.86 13,824.59 Minor asset purchases 19,647.35 22,210.04 Studio 54,412.05 41,636.23 Total Expenses 1,588,924.22 1,417,654.33

Net surplus for the year/Total comprehensive income for the year 8,651.43 358,966.55

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

ANNUAL REPORT 2015 | 23 Statement of for the year ended 30 June 2015 Financial Position

Note 2015 / $ 2014 / $

Assets

Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 5 212,612.56 137,161.87 Term Deposits 668,423.13 316,560.11 Trade and other receivables 6 22,185.01 375,076.31 Total current assets 903,220.70 828,798.29

Non-current assets Term deposits – – Property, plant and equipment 7 1,619,317.69 1,603,744.60 Total non-current assets 1,619,317.69 1,603,744.60

Total assets 2,522,538.39 2,432,542.89

Current Liabilities Trade creditors and other payables 8 148,741.38 95,735.37 Provisions 9 19,898.00 13,356.00 Other liabilities 10 10,094.00 – Total current liabilities 178,733.38 109,091.37

Non-current liabilities Provisions 9 29,991.06 18,289.00 Total non-current liabilities 29,991.06 18,289.00

Total liabilities 208,724.44 127,380.37

Net Assets 2,313,813.95 2,305,162.52

Funds Retained Earnings 14 1,985,053.95 2,283,947.52 Bequest Reserve 14 328,760.00 Capital Reserve 14 – 21,215.00 Total Funds 2,313,813.95 2,305,162.52

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

24 | ARTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA Statement of for the year ended 30 June 2015 Cash Flows

Note 2015 / $ 2014 / $

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Receipts from: Government Grants 981,464.83 929,814.45 Sales of artwork 286,211.09 193,500.00 Interest Received 22,198.42 11,965.96 Memberships 3,922.49 4,177.03 Fund raising 217,364.51 544,810.00 Other operations 439,305.61 (279,282.63) Cash payments to suppliers and employees (1,469,510.23) (1,363,739.88) Net cash flows from operating activities 11 480,956.72 41,244.93

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Purchase of property, plant and equipment (53,643.57) (13,600.00) Purchase of term deposits (351,863.02) (9,740.65) Net cash used in investing activities (405,506.59) (23,340.65)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

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

Net Increase (decrease) in cash held 75,450.13 17,904.28 Cash at the beginning of the financial year 137,161.87 119,257.59 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 5 212,612.00 137,161.87

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

ANNUAL REPORT 2015 | 25 Statement of changes for the year ended 30 June 2015 in funds

Note 2015 / $ 2014 / $

Statement of Changes in Funds

Opening retained earnings from operations 2,305,162.52 1,946,195.97 Net surplus attributable to the association 8,651.43 358,966.55 Amount transferred to bequest reserve (328,760.00) (21,215.00) Closing retained earnings 1,985,053.95 2,283,947.52 Capital Reserve Opening capital reserve 21,215.00 21,215.00 Amount transferred from retained results (21,215.00) – Closing capital reserve – 21,215.00 Bequest Reserve Opening bequest reserve – – Amount transferred to bequest reserve including accrued interest 328,760.00 – Amount utilised from bequest reserve – – Closing bequest reserve 328,760.00 – Closing retained results and reserves 2,313,813.95 2,305,162.52

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

Notes TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Association Information The financial report has been prepared on an accruals The financial statements of the not-for-profit association, basis and is based on historic costs and does not take Arts Project Australia Inc., for the year ended 30 June 2015 into account changing money values, or except where were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution specifically stated, current valuations of non-current assets. of the board on 12th October 2015. The financial report is presented in Australian dollars. Arts Project Australia Inc. is an incorporated association The association has not early adopted any other new in Victoria, registered under the Associations Incorporation standards or interpretations. The association has assessed Reform Act 2012. that there will be no material impact on the adoption of accounting standards issued with effective adoption dates 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies post financial year end. (A) Basis of Preparation The financial report is a general purpose financial The following material accounting policies, which are report, which has been prepared in accordance with the consistent with the previous period unless otherwise stated, requirements of the Associations Incorporation Reform have been adopted in the preparation of this financial report. Act 2012, Australian Accounting Standards – reduced (B) Significant Accounting Judgements, disclosure requirements, accounting interpretations Estimates and Assumptions and other authorative pronouncements of the Australian The preparation of financial statements requires Accounting Standards Board. management to make judgements, estimates and The association has adopted AASB 1053 Application of assumptions that affect the application of policies and Tiers of Australian Accounting Standards and AASB 1012-2 reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are from Reduced Disclosure Requirements. The association is based on historical experience and other factors that are a not for profit entity which is not publicly accountable. believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the

26 | ARTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA results of which form the basis of making the judgements. with an original maturity of three months or less, less any Actual results may differ from these estimates. outstanding bank overdrafts. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed (F) Trade and Other Receivables on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are Trade receivables, which comprise amounts owing from recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised services provided to artists generally have 30 day terms, are if the revision affects only the period or in the period of recognised and carried at original invoice amount less an the revision and future periods if the revision affects both allowance for any uncollectable amounts. Collectability of current and future periods. trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis with an allowance for doubtful debts made when there is objective Significant accounting judgements, estimates and evidence that the association will not be able to collect the assumptions are outlined in the notes below. debts. Uncollectable debts are written off when identified.

(C ) Revenue Recognition (G) Property, Plant and Equipment Revenue is measured at the fair value of consideration The depreciable amount of all fixed assets are depreciated received or receivable. Revenue is recognised net of the over the useful lives of the assets to the association amounts of goods and services tax (GST) payable to the commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Property, plant and equipment are depreciated over useful lives ranging from 3 to 10 years. Government funding The association’s activities are supported by grants received Land and buildings are independently revalued every 5 from the federal and state governments. Grants received years. A commercial valuation was received during the on the condition that specified services are delivered, or 2011/12 financial year. The valuation amount has not been conditions are fulfilled, are considered reciprocal. Such included in the financial statements at 30 June 2015. grants are initially recognised as a liability and revenue is Refer to Note 7. recognised as services are performed or conditions fulfilled. Plant and equipment and motor vehicles are carried at cost Revenue from non-reciprocal grants is recognised when the less, where applicable any accumulated depreciation and association obtains control of the funds. impairment loss. The association has received a number of government Land and buildings are depreciated over their useful lives grants during the year. Once the association has been which has been assessed at 100 years. notified of the successful outcome of a grant application, the terms and conditions of each grant are reviewed to Impairment determine whether the funds relate to a reciprocal grant The carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment (i.e. payment for services rendered) in which case it is are reviewed for impairment at each reporting date, accounted for under AASB 118 Revenue or a non-reciprocal with recoverable amount being estimated when events grant in which case it is accounted for under AASB 1004 or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying Contributions. amount may be impaired. No impairment was required during 2014 and 2015. Revenue from fundraising Donations are recognised as revenue when the association (H) Trade Creditors and Payables gains control, economic benefits are probable and the Trade payables and other payables represent liabilities for amount of the donation can be measured reliably. goods and services provided to the association before the end of the financial year that are unpaid. These amounts are Sale of goods usually settled within 30 days. The carrying amount of the Revenue from sales of artworks is recognised at the point of creditors and payables is deemed to reflect fair value. sale where the control of the goods passes to the customer. (I) Other Current Liabilities Interest Income The liability for deferred income is the unutilised amounts of Interest income is recognised when it is probable that grants received on the condition that specified services are the economic benefits will flow to the association and delivered or conditions are fulfilled. The services are usually the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. Interest provided or the conditions are fulfilled with 12 months of the income is recognised as it accrues using the effective receipt of the grant. interest rate method. (J) Employee Benefits Fees from artists Employee benefits comprise wages and salaries, annual, Fees charged for services provided to artists are recognised non-accumulating sick and long service leave and when received. contributions to superannuation plans. (D) Expenditure Liabilities for wages and salaries expected to be settled All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs other payables in respect of employees’ services up to the related to the category. reporting date. All annual leave is expected to be settled (E) Cash and Cash Equivalents in 12 months. These liabilities are measured at amounts Cash and cash equivalents in the statement of financial expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled and position and for the purpose of the statement of cash flows amounts settled 12 months from the end of the reporting comprises cash at bank, in hand and short-term deposits period are discounted.

ANNUAL REPORT 2015 | 27 Notes Continued

The liability for long service leave is recognised in the The liability for long service leave is recognised and provision for employee benefits and is measured as the measured at the present value of expected future payments present value of expected future payments to be made to be made in respect of services provided by employees in respect of services provided by employee’s up to the up to the reporting date. Consideration is given to expected reporting date. Consideration is given to anticipated future future wage and salary levels, experience of employee wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures departures, and the periods of service. Expected future and period of service. Expected future payments are payments are discounted using market yields at the discounted using market yields on national government reporting date based on government bonds with terms to bonds with terms to maturity that match as closely as maturity and currencies that match, as closely as possible possible, the estimated cash outflows. the estimated future cash outflows. The association pays contributions to certain accumulation (M) Taxation superannuation plans. Contributions are recognised in Income tax the statement of comprehensive income when they are The association is a charitable institution for the purposes due. The association has no obligation to pay further of Australian taxation legislation and is therefore exempt contributions to these plans. from income tax. The association holds deductible gift recipient status. (K) Trade and Other Payables Trade and other payables are carried at amortised cost and Goods and Services Tax due to their short-term nature they are not discounted. They Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the association prior to the end of the financial year that are amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is unpaid and arise when the association becomes obliged to not recoverable from the ATO, in which case it is recognised make future payments in respect of the purchase of goods as part of the cost of acquisition of an asset or as part of an and services. The amounts are unsecured and are usually item of expense. Receivables and payables are recognised paid within 30 days of recognition. inclusive of GST. (L) Provisions and Employee Entitlements Cash flow is included in the statement of cash flows on a Provisions are recognised when the association has a gross basis. The GST component of cash flow arising from present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable investing and financing activities that is recoverable or that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits payable to the ATO is classified as operating cash flow. will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable Reclassification of Transaction estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. In 2015 amounts were reclassified between administrative Liabilities for wages and salaries, annual leave expected costs, studio and gallery to correct their classification by to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are nature. Comparative figures have also been adjusted. recognised in respect of employees’ services up to the reporting date. They are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. Expenses for non- accumulating sick leave are recognised when the leave is taken and are measured at the rates paid or payable.

2015 / $ 2014 / $

3. Revenue

Sale of goods 286,211.09 193,500.00 Government grants 981,464.83 929,814.45 Donations, gifts, sponsorships 217,364.51 544,810.00 Interest Income 22,198.42 11,965.96 Other 90,336.80 96,530.47 Total revenue 1,597,575.65 1,776,620.88

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4. Employee Benefits Expense

Wages and salary 897,642.46 893,652.12 Workers compensation 13,176.06 10,321.89 Movement in employee benefits provision 34,940.98 33,668.31 Total employee benefits expense 945,759.50 937,642.32

5. Cash and Cash Equivalents Bank Accounts Operating Account 93,227.68 42,488.95 Gifts Account 89,307.50 2,396.28 Short Term Deposits 30,903.99 104,033.39 Clearing Account (868.61) (12,048.75) Petty Cash 42.00 292.00 Total cash and cash equivalents 212,612.56 137,161.87 Cash at bank and term deposits earn interest at market rates

6. Trade and Other Receivables Prepayments 4,161.46 18,954.00 Trade debtors 13,818.89 356,399.76 Less provision for doubtful debts (260.00) (277.45) Total trade and other receivables 17,720.35 375,076.31

7. Property, Plant and Equipment

Land – at cost 264,000.00 264,000.00 Building – at cost 1,314,685.19 1,276,042.18 (25,762.00) (12,720.00) Plant and Equipment – at cost 280,813.58 267,163.58 Plant and Equipment – accumulated depreciation (217,472.47) (195,942.55) Motor Vehicle – at cost 21,430.64 21,430.64 Motor Vehicle – accumulated depreciation (20,002.25) (17,854.25) Permanent Art Collection – at cost 1,625.00 1,625.00 Total property, plant and equipment 1,619,317.69 1,603,744.60

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 $1,527,322.18. The Board resolved to note the valuation, but not to adopt or incorporate the valuation figure into the financial statements.

ANNUAL REPORT 2015 | 29 Notes Continued

Plant & Asset Reconciliation Land Building Equipment Motor Vehicle Opening balance 2013 264,000.00 1,262,442.18 92,401.15 5,724.39 Additions – 13,600.00 – – Depreciation – (12,720.00) (21,180.12) (2,148.00) Closing balance 2014 264,000.00 1,263,322.18 71,221.03 3,576.39

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

2015 / $ 2014 / $

8. Trade Creditors and Payables

Unsecured: Trade Creditors 39,834.65 12,766.87 GST Payable 21,429.28 19,683.99 PAYG Payable 8,095.22 8,166.20 Accruals 22,434.00 14,867.00 Annual leave provision 56,948.23 40,251.31 Total trade creditors and payables 148,741.38 95,735.37

9. Provisions

Long Service Leave – Current 19,898.00 13,356.00 Long Service Leave – Non current 29,991.06 18,289.00 Total Provisions 49,889.06 31,645.00

10. Other Liabilities Unearned grants 10,094.00 – 10,094.00 –

11. Cash Flow Information Operating Result 8,651.43 358,966.55 Cash Flows excluded from operating results attributable to operating activities Non-cash flows in operating result Depreciation 38,069.92 36,048.12 Changes in assets and liabilities

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2015 / $ 2014 / $

11. Cash Flow Information (continued) (Increase)/Decrease in trade debtors, other current assets 352,891.30 (371,636.07) and other liabilities Increase/(Decrease) in trade creditors and other payables 63,100.01 1,599.33 Increase/(Decrease) in provisions 18,244.06 16,267.00 Net cash flows from operations 480,956.72 41,244.93

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. Commitments Building work commitments The association entered into an agreement to undertake building works to be completed in the next financial year. The agreement was conditional on the association raising monies to cover these costs. Donations and grants have been received and/or pledged to the association which cover these costs. – 47,000.00 – 47,000.00

14. Details of Reserves Retained Earnings The general reserve represents the funds of the association that are not designated for particular purposes. Capital Reserve The capital works reserve represents donations and grants received designated for committed building works. Bequest Reserve In 2015 the Board decided to create a bequest reserve to enable the separate identification and disclosure of the balance of monies bequested to the association.

15. Key Management Personnel Compensation for key management personnel 111,024.09 107,305.35 Short term employee benefits 10,547.16 9,925.79 Post employment benefits 121,571.25 117,231.14

COMMITTEE MEMBERS’ DECLARATION

We, Bronwyn Johnson and Mashelle Parrett, being members of the Committee of Arts Project Australia Incorporated, certify that: The statements attached to this certificate give a true and fair view of the financial Bronwyn Johnson Mashelle Parrett position of Arts Project Australia Incorporated during PRESIDENT Treasurer and at the end of the financial year of the association ending on 30th June 2015. Dated this 12th day of October 2015

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