Art Matters #37 - Kapi Art Space 
Intro Track: Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019

Todays guest was Karly, the new director at Kapi Art Space, a place well known for its classes, its rotating gallery space and its beautiful location.
With its long history as a creative space Karly has just dived into the role of director as of last week and told us all about how she plans to grow the space and its offerings with care.

Karly is a mixed media visual artist, teacher and researcher whose career has drawn from and centred around her interest and practice in meaningful, creative engagement.

We had a great chat today about her ideas but also how she will take it slow to settle in properly and build the space as it flows. 

Definitely watch this space and we will keep in touch with Karly to find out more as she goes along!

Look up Kapi Art Space to find out more:
www.kapiartspace.com

@kapiartspace

A gallery & studio in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. 
Gallery open Thurs - Mon 10.30am-5.00pm
1282 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Kalorama, Victoria, Australia 3766
See link for classes - linktr.ee/kapiartspace


There are still a couple of spots in Gabby Willmott's drawing class this Sunday!! Look it up!!



Things to enter/apply for:


Artbank Prize
All living artists — emerging or established, represented or independent — working in any medium collected by Artbank and suitable for public leasing are eligible to apply. One finalist will be selected from each state and territory, with the winning work to be acquired for a maximum purchase price of $20,000. An exhibition featuring the eight finalists will be held at Artbank’s premises alongside a public program that celebrates the artists and their works.
January 2026; Open Submission Process, Guidelines published.
April 30 2026; Close Submission Process.
June 2026; Finalists announced.
August 2026: Awards event at Artbank. Announcement of Winner.

For more information please contact Artbank enquiries@artbank.gov.au
artbank prize

Galleries looking for proposals for 2026:
Red Gallery

Sol Gallery

Yarra Sculpture Gallery

 

Todays Tracks:
A Minha Minana, Os Mutantes
Summer Jam, Metronomy
Summer Bummer, LOVE
She's Back, PYPY


A MASSIVE THANK YOU to all the Art Matters Subscribers:

Little Acres - Ange
Kelly K Sullivan – Collage Artist
Sing Song Ceramics - Selby
Elizabeth Gleeson – Muralist and fine artist
Shirley Dougan – Artist
Natasja - Textile artist
Rajko Grbac (sculptor)
The Forge Institute – Community Group
The Hut Gallery FERNTREE GULLY
Cheech the rescue staffy via Tass & Pottsy from Belgrave 

Please get in touch with us to let us know about your upcoming exhibitions and events.
artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com   or   @artmatters_97.1fm

 

Art Matters #37&nbsp;- Kapi Art Space&nbsp; Intro Track:&nbsp;Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019
Todays guest was Karly, the new director at Kapi Art Space, a place well known for its classes, its rotating gallery space and its beautiful location. With its long history as a creative space Karly has just dived into the role of director as of last week and told us all about how she plans to grow the space and its offerings with care. Karly is a mixed media visual artist, teacher and researcher whose career has drawn from and centred around her interest and practice in meaningful, creative engagement. We had a great chat today about her ideas but also how she will take it slow to settle in properly and build the space as it flows.&nbsp; Definitely watch this space and we will keep in touch with Karly to find out more as she goes along! Look up Kapi Art Space to find out more: <a href="https://www.kapiartspace.com">www.kapiartspace.com</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kapiartspace">@kapiartspace</a>
A gallery &amp; studio in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. Gallery open Thurs - Mon 10.30am-5.00pm 1282 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Kalorama, Victoria, Australia 3766 See link for classes - <a href="https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fkapiartspace%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnd7jpC0LxUsTqtEtNTofNLsvEz09kS7xYk5DBEhg72XyS3Ji2raofb--uPcE_aem_p3RcFj1yB2lVp5VAlAqRKg&amp;e=AT3b2CyfO-wlv9fKTPRBAXmdBWRJFVvP5pp8fxRzZWIFIEjCCXHKnhDPz2Isf_69YhysX4rZ9vwoUXCZCYPaaPGv9PaTBTyim7kiNgB9RQ">linktr.ee/kapiartspace</a> <a href="https://www.threads.com/@kapiartspace?xmt=AQF0iK1mfObu1KMYOEMY5Bh4-lyVvIGsNBuwupdBeKpJQ4o"></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kapiartspace/followers/mutualOnly"></a>
There are still a couple of spots in Gabby Willmott's drawing class this Sunday!! Look it up!! 
Things to enter/apply for: 
Artbank Prize All living artists &mdash; emerging or established, represented or independent &mdash; working in any medium collected by Artbank and suitable for public leasing are eligible to apply. One finalist will be selected from each state and territory, with the winning work to be acquired for a maximum purchase price of $20,000. An exhibition featuring the eight finalists will be held at Artbank&rsquo;s premises alongside a public program that celebrates the artists and their works.
<ul>
<li>January 2026; Open Submission Process, Guidelines published.</li>
<li>April 30 2026; Close Submission Process.</li>
<li>June 2026;&nbsp;Finalists announced.</li>
<li>August 2026: Awards event at Artbank. Announcement of Winner.</li>
</ul>
For more information please contact Artbank&nbsp;<a href="mailto:enquiries@artbank.gov.au">enquiries@artbank.gov.au</a> <a href="https://www.artbank.gov.au/news/artbank-announces-inaugural-prize">artbank prize</a>
Galleries looking for proposals for 2026: <a href="https://www.redgallery.com.au/exhibitwithus-1">Red Gallery</a>
<a href="https://solgallery.com.au/submit-exhibition-2026">Sol Gallery</a>
<a href="http://www.yarrasculpturegallery.com.au/exhibit.html">Yarra Sculpture Gallery</a>
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Todays Tracks: A Minha Minana, Os Mutantes Summer Jam, Metronomy Summer Bummer, LOVE She's Back, PYPY
 A MASSIVE THANK YOU to all the Art Matters Subscribers:
Little Acres - Ange Kelly K Sullivan &ndash; Collage Artist Sing Song Ceramics - Selby Elizabeth Gleeson &ndash; Muralist and fine artist Shirley Dougan &ndash; Artist Natasja - Textile artist Rajko Grbac (sculptor) The Forge Institute &ndash; Community Group The Hut Gallery FERNTREE GULLY Cheech the rescue staffy via Tass &amp; Pottsy from Belgrave&nbsp; Please get in touch with us to let us know about your upcoming exhibitions and events. <a href="mailto:artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com">artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;or&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/artmatters_97.1fm/">@artmatters_97.1fm</a>
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Welcome to Art Matters, the dedicated 3MDR radio Art show that brings the world of local art to the airwaves! Whether you're an art maker an art lover, or just looking for some inspiration, we’ve got you covered.

Join us, as we dive into the local art scene with engaging artist interviews, gallery spotlights, and insightful reviews - real conversations about creativity, passion, and the people making art happen in your community.
We will also venture further afield to bring you information on exciting exhibitions, events and happenings that you should get out and about to attend.

Expect lively discussions, behind-the-scenes stories, and an inside look at what’s new, now, and next in local art.

It’ll be educational, it’ll be entertaining, and it’ll be all about celebrating the talent that surrounds us.

Tune in, get inspired, and be part of the creative conversation on Art Matters!

Let us know about your Art practice at artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com or @artmatters_97.1fm

Welcome to&nbsp;Art Matters,&nbsp;the dedicated 3MDR radio Art show that brings the world of local art to the airwaves! Whether you're an art maker an art lover, or just looking for some inspiration, we&rsquo;ve got you covered. Join us, as we dive into the local art scene with engaging artist interviews, gallery spotlights, and insightful reviews&nbsp;- real conversations about creativity, passion, and the people making art happen in your community. We will also venture further afield to bring you information on exciting exhibitions, events and happenings that you should get out and about to attend. Expect&nbsp;lively discussions, behind-the-scenes stories, and an inside look at what&rsquo;s new, now, and next in local art. It&rsquo;ll be educational, it&rsquo;ll be entertaining, and it&rsquo;ll be all about celebrating the talent that surrounds us. Tune in, get inspired, and&nbsp;be part of the creative conversation on Art Matters!
Let us know about your Art practice at <a href="mailto:artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com">artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com</a> or @artmatters_97.1fm