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Be a part of The Shilo Project

 

The Shilo Project was officially opened last week by project patron Myf Warhurst. The evening was a huge success with many of the 100 participating artists coming to Melbourne to celebrate the exhibition launch.

The exhibition, on show at The Ian Potter Museum of Art, the University of Melbourne until March 2010, is the brainchild of Ian Potter Museum of Art director Dr Chris McAuliffe. The Shilo Project is based on Neil Diamond's 1970 album, the cover of which features a connect-the-dots portrait of Diamond for fans to complete. The project invited 100 contemporary Australian artists to complete a 'blank' cover and will display their sleeves alongside those found in op shops completed by unknown individuals.

Be part of this collaborative project by downloading the Shilo album cover and creating your own version of this iconic record sleeve. Visit the ABC website to download your own Shilo album cover. Once your masterpiece is complete, email your Shilo inspired creations to arts.gateway@abc.net.au a selection of the best will be displayed on the ABC website.

The Shilo project will tour to five of the best public galleries in Victoria and interstate throughout 2010-2011, including Mildura Arts Centre, Mildura (VIC), SH Ervin Gallery, Sydney (NSW), Warrnambool Art Gallery, Warrnambool (VIC), Wangaratta exhibitions Gallery, Wangaratta (VIC) and Gippsland Art Gallery, Sale (VIC).

Follow the links to read more about The Shilo Project

Our Shilo Scouts continue to hunt for drawn-upon or embellished copies of the album. Do you have one? Let us know at shilo-project@unimelb.edu.au

If you are interested in hosting this touring exhibition in 2011 contact NETS Victoria at info@netsvictoria.org or call 03 8662 1512.

 

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