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May 28, 2013
I’ve just spent 4 days in the USA attending the American Alliance of Museums conference 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland. It was an opportunity to catch up with museum and art gallery associates, spread the word about Monsters, and visit a range of interesting and diverse venues. I’m feeling a bit jet-lagged but very excited about future host venues for How to Make a Monster!
Filed under: Art, Exhibition, Monsters, News by johncox
May 12, 2013
Wednesday night I attended a talk by some of the creative team on “Phryne Fisher Murder Mysteries”. Set in Melbourne in the 1920′s, it’s a stylish and enjoyable ABC Australian series with the second series currently in production. The event was organised by the Melbourne chapter of the Australian Production Design Guild. Speakers were Australian cinematographer Roger Lancer who has worked on all Kenneth Branagh directed films, and Emmy Nominated Costume Designer Marion Boyce. It was fantastic to get an insider’s view of the processes involved.
I took the opportunity to visit the National Gallery of Victoria ‘Ballet & Fashion’ exhibition on until 19 May. Also showing at the ACMI is the ‘Hollywood Costumes’ exhibition until 18 August – so much fun, art and education (& new boots) in just 2 days.
Filed under: Art, Exhibition, News by johncox
May 5, 2013
Congratulations to the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Foundation for a wonderful evening that saw almost all the Animals with Attitude Koalas sold. Valuable funds were raised for this wonderful cause to help rescue and nurse injured native animals. If you can visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary this weekend you’ll get to see all the Koalas together for the final time.
Congratulations also to all the artists that took part. Your work was outstanding and deeply loved by the public and your work’s new owners.
April 23, 2013
WoW, Gold Coast Film Festival – so much fun!
John & I held a Q&A with Noah Hathaway at the free screening of ‘The Neverending Story’ as part of the kids program of Gold Coast Film Festival 2013. He was so nice & gracious with his time, had his photo taken with everyone there, and gave us a real behind the scenes insight into the movie making process and of being a child to adult actor.
We joined in the Supanova Cosplay Parade, with the Star Wars 501st Legion, The Hoff & heaps of cool costumers. Too cool……… Love a dress up – well don’t miss the comedy film Lloyd the Conqueror tonight at 7pm with LARP (Live Action Role Playing) costumers to greet you from 6pm.
The Sushi Girl cast and crew were so lovely and the film is getting rave reviews so don’t miss the final screening Saturday 27 April at 1.15pm.
Hope to see you at Turkish film Beyond the Hill on Wednesday night.
April 19, 2013
Opening night of Gold Coast Film Festival 2013 was fantastic with many stars from this year’s films hitting the red carpet. Today’s seminars include Jason Trost & Lucas Till of All Superheroes Must Die showing How to Make a Movie with $20,000. They’ll be at the Qld premier of their film at 7pm tonight – Don’t miss it!
It’s followed by the writer, director, cast & crew of Sushi Girl introducing the Australian Premier of their film with a Q&A – be there! John & I will introduce Noah Hathaway for a Q&A before the free screening of The Neverending Story at Robina Community Centre Saturday at 5.30pm – join us for your chance to talk with this now adult child star! For the full program of seminars and films go to gcfilmfestival.com
GCFF Board w ‘Might Kevin’ Jay Klaitz; Jason Trost, Julie Anderson & Lucas Till; Alex Kingston, John Cox & Sylvester McCoy – Dr Who
April 18, 2013
Graffiti artist, Cameron Smith, will be completing his GCFF artwork on the Sofitel building in Broadbeach today. Race down to see him in action. Inside you’ll find artwork by Chris Wahl as well as superhero sculptures from Studio Oxmox and works by Chris Grapulin.
Magnificent original drawings from the Japanese anime series Evangelion are at the Arts Centre GC, Bundall, until May 5. Entry is $5. 4pm this Friday you can hear Evangelion voice star, Yuko Miyamura, talk about her experience on the series. Places are filling fast so email gallery@theartscentregc.com.au to reserve your seats.
The world premier of Garden of Words 4pm Sunday 28 April looks like being a sellout so get your tickets now! For more GCFF anime info log on to gcfilmfestival.com.
Filed under: Art, Exhibition, GCFF, News by johncox
April 12, 2013
More stars, more special guests, bigger masterclass, more after parties, Cool Japan and pop culture & film art exhibitions than ever will be highlights of this year’s Gold Coast Film Festival.
GCFF 13 is being staged at Birch Carroll & Coyle at Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Broadbeach and the full program of films and events can be downloaded at gcfilmfestival.com. My theme this year will be all the zombie comedies, Turkish and Norwegian films and meeting all the special guests & you can meet them too! Don’t miss all the Free Workshops (FW) . I’ve listed some below but there are more!
GCFF April 18-28 2013
February 18, 2013
Koalas are making their way back to JCCW in preparation for the:
Animals with Attitude Gold Coast Sculpture Trail 2013 Launch Weekend
1pm Friday 1st March 2013 Victoria Park, Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary will continue to update Map and Auction details @ www.cws.org.au
Filed under: Art by johncox
February 8, 2013
The Animals with Attitude artists are hard at work preparing their pieces for the official Koala Trail Launch. See all 21 Koalas at Victoria Park, Broadbeach from 1pm Friday 1 March to Sunday 3 March. They then make their way to locations all over the Gold Coast. Click the ‘Subscribe to RSS’ button on the right to get Koala updates, locations, and more.
January 25, 2013
‘Animals with Attitude’ Koalas are on their way to artists.
21 Koalas and 18 Artists are preparing for the inaugural Animals with Attitude Gold Coast Sculpture Trail.
John Cox’s Creature Workshop is currently engaged in this major Public Art Project with proceeds from the Koala Auction going to support the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Fund. We’ll keep you updated with dates & locations. To find out more log on to: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
