Eamonn George

2004 BAF Award & 2012 Amy Young Award

Genres: Dance and Music Theatre

Contact: Yes

The years since I was fortunate enough to be awarded my BAF Grant have been action packed! I have been involved in various new theatrical and musical works in Melbourne and am currently touring Australia for the third year running performing theatre for children with Garry Ginivan Attractions.  This year we’re doing a musical adaption of one of my favourite children’s books: We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. I’m looking forward to the tour bringing me home to Ballarat in July to perform again at Her Majesty’s.  I remain extremely grateful to the Ballarat Arts Foundation for giving me the opportunity to further hone my skills and the leg up to be the performer I am today. 

Nicholas Eaton

2004 BAF Award 

Genre: Music Theatre

Contact: Yes

Nicholas Eaton's work: 

After graduating from Ballarat and Clarendon College in 2005, Nicholas went on to study Performing Arts at Brent St Studios, in Sydney. The opportunity to study and learn from Australias best helped Nicholas gain confidence and fine tune his ability which ultimately led to him being cast in the World Tour of 'Cats - The Musical' before the end of the course. Since his debut Nicholas has performed in The Boyfriend, Singin' in the Rain and Nice Work If You Can Get It by the Production Company, Mary Poppins, South Pacific (UK), WarHorse, The Rocky Horror Show, Ghost - The Musical, Ultimate Broadway - Shanghai, Twisted Broadway and is currently touring Australia performing in Disney's Aladdin - The Musical as Dance Captain/Fight Captain/ Swing. Receiving the grant enabled Nicholas to seek the tutelage of respected dance and singing teachers with which he was able to further his training. Furthermore being a part of the thriving arts scene in Ballarat gave Nicholas the drive and determination to strive for a career in the Performing Arts.

http://www.qnews.com.au/article/warhorse-is-a-thouroughbred-winner/

http://www.dancelife.com.au/full-cast-announced-the-rocky-horror-show/

http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/stage/human-and-horse-combine-forces-to-create-snorting-stamping-magic-20121230-2c1i0.html

Kim Anderson

2004, 2006 & 2010 BAF Awards 

Genre: Visual Arts

Contact: Yes

Kim Anderson's work: 

Representation by Flinders Lane Gallery


I am absolutely thrilled to be formally represented by Flinders Lane Gallery!
It is such an honour to be joining so many wonderful and inspirational artists, and I am really excited to be working with the lovely FLG team.

A number of my works are now available in FLG's stockroom.
Please contact the gallery if you are interested in viewing or purchasing any of my work.
E: info@flg.com.au
www.flg.com.au

14th International Drawing Annual (INDA14)


I am very pleased that Denial is to be included in the 14th Annual Drawing Annual (INDA14) published by Manifest Research Galllery and Drawing Center, Ohio, USA. 1187 entries were received from 354 artists around the world, with 110 works by 66 artists to be included in the final publication.
The INDA14 book will be out in mid-2020.

This will be the third time I have been included in Manifest's highly acclaimed and beautifully presented Drawing Annuals, I also have work in the award-winning INDA5 and the INDA13.

www.manifestgallery.org

When I Left My Body on a Distant Shore, 2019-2020.  Ink, charcoal and pastel, 75 x 105cm

When I Left My Body on a Distant Shore, 2019-2020.  Ink, charcoal and pastel, 75 x 105cm

Down Amongst the Bones, 2020. Ink, charcoal and pastel on paper, 76 x 56cm.

Down Amongst the Bones, 2020. Ink, charcoal and pastel on paper, 76 x 56cm.

National Works on Paper

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

In 2020, as part of Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery's 50th anniversary celebrations, MPRG will hold the prestigious biennial National Works on Paper (NWOP) acquisitive exhibition. With a long and rich history, the NWOP attracts leading artists from across Australia. The NWOP supports and promotes contemporary Australian artists working on or with paper with up to $50,000 in acquisitions and awards, including the $15,000 Mornington Peninsula Shire major acquisitive award.

From over 1100 entries, 76 finalists were selected from all around Australia.

Exhibition Dates:  5th December 2020 - 21st February 2021

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery
Civic Reserve, Dunns Road
Mornington, VIC

More details and the list of finalists here.

Shelter, 2019. Ink and charcoal on paper, 76 x 56cm.

Shelter, 2019. Ink and charcoal on paper, 76 x 56cm.

Swan Hill Print & Drawing Award

Swan Hill Regional Gallery

The Swan Hill Print & Drawing award promotes excellence in Australian prints and drawings.  This long-running acquisitive prize attracted 248 entries, with 56 finalists selected for exhibition at the Swan Hill Regional Gallery.  Winners of the $7000 Print Award, and $7000 Drawing Award, will be announced online on 4th September.

Exhibition Dates:  5th September - 22nd November 2020

Swan Hill Regional Gallery
Horseshoe Bend
Swan Hill, VIC

List of finalists can be viewed on the Gallery’s website here.

The Witness, 2020. Ink charcoal and pastel on paper, 76 x 56cm.

The Witness, 2020. Ink charcoal and pastel on paper, 76 x 56cm.

Kedumba Drawing Award

Since its inception in 1990, the Kedumba Collection of Australian Drawings is considered to be of outstanding significance in fostering appreciation of the medium of drawing.  Every year approximately 20 artists are invited to participate in the award exhibition, from which a judge will select works to be acquired for the collection. This incredible collection includes work by many highly renowned Australian artists including John Olsen, Rick Amor,
John Wolseley and Lloyd Rees.

Exhibition Dates:  13th September - 4th October 2020

Kedumba Gallery
Matcham Avenue
Wentworth Falls, NSW

More information about the Kedumba Collection here.

Kat Pengelly

2004 BAF Award
2022 Mentoring Program
Genre: Fashion Design

Kat Pengelly creates wearable art. Her label ‘Koshka’ is a creative force of Art Fuelled Fashion.

With a background in Fine Art, Kat’s fashion collections enter the world via art galleries and theatres. Her artistic label was unleashed at the Art Gallery of Ballarat with a solo show and performance called Launch Pad. A capacity crowd was in attendance and the gallery acquired one of Kat’s garments for their permanent collection.

Kat’s artful fashion incorporates sculptural and image making processes and are often presented as performance art. Her favorite artistic expression is to create thought provoking Fashion Concept Shows. The collaboration required to execute such events is a source of inspiration for her.

A successful applicant of many grants, Kat has received significant funding from the Regional Arts Fund, administered by Regional Arts Victoria to produce her shows called Feeling the Ceiling – Fashion for Rock Climbers (2011) and Fashion for Funerals – Putting the FUN into Funerals (2015). Both of these performances were premiered at the Nati Frinj Biennale.

https://koshka.com.au/

Adrian Vincent

2004 BAF Award 

Genre: Music / Composition

Contact: Yes

Adrian Vincent's work: 

Ade Vincent is an award-winning composer and performer with a diverse body of work. His style draws on classical, pop and electronic music, with a focus on blended genres and intricate production.

He has received numerous commissions for new music, including multiple works for the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra.

In 2017, he was the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s inaugural ‘Young Composer in Residence’ (for composers under 35). His final work composed for the position was the electro-orchestral Forever Singing Winter into Spring, in which he again collaborated with singer Lior. Together they wrote and performed the work alongside the MSO.

In 2017 he was awarded the University of Melbourne's Guitar Perspectives Composition Award, and subsequently composed and released ‘A Drunken Fingerprint Across the Sky’ for solo guitar. In 2019 he was awarded the Adolph Spivakovsky Scholarship.

Ade is lead singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter for indie-pop band The Tiger & Me, who are signed to ABC Music.

His debut solo album was released in 2015 – an art/pop song-cycle setting of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven. He writes music for media, including commercials and video games.

He has a PhD in Composition from The University of Melbourne.

Aaron Glenane

2003 & 2004 BAF Awards 

Genre: Dance

Contact: Yes

 http://www.aaronglenane.com

Aaron Glenane's work:

One of Australia's most promising young actors, Aaron Glenane will next be seen in the lead role of Chook in the survival thriller Killing Ground which has its International Premiere at the Sundance Film Festival 2017 followed by it's Australian release in early 2017. 

Gaining national and international attention for his performance as Gus in Drift, Aaron recently starred alongside Academy Award winners Robert Redford and Cate Blanchett in James Vanderbilt's political drama Truth. His other film credits include Bucko in The Black Balloon starring Toni Colette, Luke Ford, Rhys Wakefield and Gemma Ward, Larry in Concealed as well as a starring role in the 2013 Tropfest short film Ca$h Cow. 

Earlier this year, Aaron starred as "The Godfather of Australian Rock 'N' Roll," Mushroom Records founder, Michael Gudinski in the Channel 7 ratings smash hit Molly. Aaron played a major supporting role in the highly acclaimed World War I mini-series Deadline Gallipoli alongside Sam Worthington, Hugh Dancy and Charles Dance. Aaron's other television credits include Old School, Puberty Blues, Janet King, Tricky Business, Packed to the Rafters, Rescue Special Ops and Home and Away. He also appeared in the UKTV telemovie Dripping in Chocolate alongside David Wenham. 

Originally from Ballarat, Aaron is an accomplished stage actor and dancer, having performed in Dein Perry's Tap Dogs, The Boy From Oz, Journeys End and A Case for Gesture. More recently, Aaron appeared as Doug in The Kings Collective production of Gruesome Playground Injuries, Phillipin Red Line Productions Orphans at The Old Fitz Theatre and Jack in Darlinghurst Theatre Company's production ofRide & Fourplay.

 

Published in GQ Magazine (March 2019):
https://www.gq.com.au/entertainment/film-tv/six-of-australias-nextgen-actors-on-how-to-dream-big-and-keep-it-real-in-hollywood/image-gallery/a1ba17b4484a6ed9419af4abf9ffd4ff

6 Of Australia's Next-Gen Actors On How To Dream Big & Keep It Real In Hollywood

AMY CAMPBELL4 MAR 2019
Introducing the class of 2019.

Name: Aaron Glenane

Hometown: Ballarat

Look out for: Picnic at Hanging Rock, Snowpiercer, Ride Like a Girl (2019)

GQ: What’s been the most memorable project you’ve worked on? 
AG: Playing [the character of] Chook in Killing Ground made a big splash. I’ve had people in Australia and LA say, “you’ve ruined camping for me! I can never go to the Outback again!”

GQ: Yikes! What does an average day in Hollywood look like for you? 
AG: Wake up. Work out. Smash a shake. Drill my accents. Read about something I know nothing about. Eat lunch. Write my script. Chat with my agent. Shoot some hoops. Meditate. Sleep. And then every three months get out of LA and remind myself how the rest of the world lives!

GQ: What changes have you seen occur in the film industry since you started acting?
AG: I’ve noticed big changes in the last 12 months – I’ve worked with two brilliant female directors and acted alongside an African American/Jewish leading man. One group who, I feel, are still missing out are people with physical and intellectual disabilities. I’m determined to find a way to bring their voices forward.


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