Poets and Painters: A tribute to Dick Bett AM

The phenomenal success of Poets and Painters 2013 sees us already planning for the next one.  The support and goodwill from the community has been overwhelming. Thank you to all the wonderful poet's and artist's that took part in this landmark exhibition. The power failure at the opening party certainly helped to create an atmospheric opening not to be forgotten.

Press coverage of the event can be viewed here:

Poets and Painters, Island Magazine
You can Bett on local support, The Mercury
Tribute to Bett in words and art, The Mercury


Poets and Painters opened by Chris Wallace-Crabbe                                                                      Photo: © Giles Hugo 2013


Pete Hay and Tom O'Hern                                                                                                               Photo: © Giles Hugo 2013


Hecklers on the night                                                                                                                       Photo: © Giles Hugo 2013


Poet Ben Walter                                                                                                                               Photo: © Giles Hugo 2013

View more photos taken on the night on our facebook page.


Australia, Royal Academy of the Arts, London 

21 September to 8 December 2013

'Australia's most treasured art comes to London for biggest show yet seen in UK'  The Guardian

Bett Gallery artists, Imants Tillers, David Stephenson and Philip Wolfhagen will feature in an exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts in London taking place in September this year.
The exhibition Australia is the most significant survey of Australian art ever mounted in the UK. Focusing on the influence of the landscape, Australia will span more than 200 years from 1800 to the present day and will feature over 200 works, including painting, drawing, photography, watercolour and multimedia.


Women in Business Networking Lunch

Join Emma Bett at the next Studio Network, Women in Business Lunch as she shares some tips on navigating your way through the world of Art. Discover what makes a good piece of art.  How do you buy with confidence?  What do you look for?  What should you avoid?! Emma will introduce you to her favourite Tasmanian artists and show you how easy it is to enjoy good works of art in your home.  Book your seat now here as they are filling fast.




Annika Koops shortlisted for top 100 painters

Eleven Australian-based painters have made the shortlist in a competition to find the “100 Painters of Tomorrow.” Developed by Kurt Beers of London gallery Beers.Lambert Contemporary in conjunction with the publishing house Thames & Hudson, the “100 Painters of Tomorrow” project began with an open call for submissions in January 2013, and will culminate in a publication to be published in 2014. - See more at: http://au.blouinartinfo.com/news/story/928250/australian-based-artists-shortlisted-for-100-painters-of#sthash.U4tgpZdo.dpuf

Eleven Australian-based painters have made the shortlist in a competition to find the “100 Painters of Tomorrow.” Developed by Kurt Beers of London gallery Beers.Lambert Contemporary in conjunction with the publishing house Thames & Hudson, the “100 Painters of Tomorrow” project began with an open call for submissions in January 2013, and will culminate in a publication to be published in 2014. - See more at: http://au.blouinartinfo.com/news/story/928250/australian-based-artists-shortlisted-for-100-painters-of#sthash.U4tgpZdo.dpuf

Annika Koops is one of the eleven Australian-based painters who have made the shortlist to find the international “100 Painters of Tomorrow.” A total of 4,300 entries were received during the open call with the short list consisting of 427 artists from 47 countries. The final 100 painters will be selected by a panel of prestigious judges and will be part of a major exhibition of contemporary paintings at London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts.

Eleven Australian-based painters have made the shortlist in a competition to find the “100 Painters of Tomorrow.” Developed by Kurt Beers of London gallery Beers.Lambert Contemporary in conjunction with the publishing house Thames & Hudson, the “100 Painters of Tomorrow” project began with an open call for submissions in January 2013, and will culminate in a publication to be published in 2014. - See more at: http://au.blouinartinfo.com/news/story/928250/australian-based-artists-shortlisted-for-100-painters-of#sthash.U4tgpZdo.dpuf

Eleven Australian-based painters have made the shortlist in a competition to find the “100 Painters of Tomorrow.” Developed by Kurt Beers of London gallery Beers.Lambert Contemporary in conjunction with the publishing house Thames & Hudson, the “100 Painters of Tomorrow” project began with an open call for submissions in January 2013, and will culminate in a publication to be published in 2014. - See more at: http://au.blouinartinfo.com/news/story/928250/australian-based-artists-shortlisted-for-100-painters-of#sthash.U4tgpZdo.dpuf

Eleven Australian-based painters have made the shortlist in a competition to find the “100 Painters of Tomorrow.” Developed by Kurt Beers of London gallery Beers.Lambert Contemporary in conjunction with the publishing house Thames & Hudson, the “100 Painters of Tomorrow” project began with an open call for submissions in January 2013, and will culminate in a publication to be published in 2014. - See more at: http://au.blouinartinfo.com/news/story/928250/australian-based-artists-shortlisted-for-100-painters-of#sthash.U4tgpZdo.dpuf

Eleven Australian-based painters have made the shortlist in a competition to find the “100 Painters of Tomorrow.” Developed by Kurt Beers of London gallery Beers.Lambert Contemporary in conjunction with the publishing house Thames & Hudson, the “100 Painters of Tomorrow” project began with an open call for submissions in January 2013, and will culminate in a publication to be published in 2014. - See more at: http://au.blouinartinfo.com/news/story/928250/australian-based-artists-shortlisted-for-100-painters-of#sthash.U4tgpZdo.dpuf

Eleven Australian-based painters have made the shortlist in a competition to find the “100 Painters of Tomorrow.” Developed by Kurt Beers of London gallery Beers.Lambert Contemporary in conjunction with the publishing house Thames & Hudson, the “100 Painters of Tomorrow” project began with an open call for submissions in January 2013, and will culminate in a publication to be published in 2014. - See more at: http://au.blouinartinfo.com/news/story/928250/australian-based-artists-shortlisted-for-100-painters-of#sthash.U4tgpZdo.dpuf

Annika Koops was recently awarded Highly Commended prizes from both the City of Hobart Art Prize and the Churchie Emerging Art Prize.

Annika Koops, from( Inter) face series 2012


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Annika Koops
Sissy 2012
inkjet print, framed
122 x 93 cm (paper size)
edition of 5
$2,900
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Coming up...

Vitrify Alcorso Ceramic Awards
30 August to 10 September 2013
Finalists: Jane Sawyer, Angela Valamanesh, Janetta Kerr-Grant & Keiko Matsui
Judged by David Handley, Peter Timms and Neville French

Angela Valamanesh, Vent 1to 3, ceramic, 46 x 16 x 4cm

Victor Greenaway
White Earth Reflections
30 August to 10 September 2013

Victor Greenaway, spiral lipped bowl form, porcelain, 10 x 20 cm

Tom O'Hern
Dead Dog
13 September to 4 October 2013

Tom O'Hern, Shit Head, ink on paper, 95 x 70 cm

Toby Pola
Loose Nut
13 September to 4 October 2013

Toby Pola,  Losers blame their parents, failures blame their kids, carved balsa wood and gouache

Joel Crosswell
Constance ARI at Sydney Contemporary 13
19 to 22 September 2013, Carriageworks, Sydney


Joel Crosswell, Devils Buckets, mixed media

Prudence Flint
Cut on the Cross
11 October to 1 November 2013

Prudence Flint, Cut on the Cross, oil on canvas, oil on linen