EXHIBITION SUMMARY
PUBLISHER
PUBLISHED ON THE OCCASION OF
Gallery Services Gallery Services, Townsville City Council PO Box 1268 Townsville Queensland, 4810 Australia pinnacles@townsville.qld.gov.au ©Gallery Services, Townsville City Council and the authors 2015
the impact of tattoo culture on contemporary art
ORGANISED BY
Gallery Services
Shane Fitzgerald Eric Nash Erwin Cruz Michael Pope Rob Donaldson Jo Stacey Holly Grech-Fitzgerald Carly Sheil Andrea Schutz Sarah Welch Leonardo Valero Rurik Henry Petra Pattinson Jess Cuddihy Wendy Bainbridge Danielle Berry Damian Cumner Jillian Macfie Sarah Reddington Denise Weightman Kelly Bianchi
Manager Gallery Services Curator Exhibitions and Collection Coordinator Education and Programs Coordinator Digital Media and Exhibition Design Coordinator Team Leader Administration Gallery Services Collections Management Officer Digital Media and Exhibition Design Officer Digital Media and Exhibition Design Fellow Public Art Officer Exhibitions Officer Exhibitions Officer Education and Programs Officer Education and Programs Assistant Administration Officer Arts Officer Gallery Assistant Gallery Assistant Gallery Assistant Gallery Assistant Gallery Assistant
PINNACLES GALLERY 19 JUNE UNTIL 16 AUGUST 2015 PROJECT MANAGER
Shane Fitzgerald
EXHIBITION CURATOR
Eric Nash
COVER
Photograph by Shane Fitzgerald
OPPOSITE
Regan ‘HAHA’ Tamanui Untitled - Tā moko man #4 [detail] 2014 Aerosol on 300gsm printmaking paper 71.9 x 58.9 cm Courtesy of the Artist, Regan ‘HAHA’ Tamanui Photograph: Shane Fitzgerald
FUNDING
A Permanent Mark: the impact of tattoo culture on contemporary art is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland
Research towards A Permanent Mark: the impact of tattoo culture on contemporary art has been supported through the Darling Travel Grants | Domestic, administered by the Gordon Darling Foundation
CONTACT Pinnacles Gallery 20 Village Blvd, Townsville QLD 4817 (07) 4773 8871 pinnacles@townsville.qld.gov.au www.bit.ly/pinntcc
@TCC_Pinnacles /PinnaclesTCC Opening Hours Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm Closed Mondays
CONTENTS OVERVIEW FUNDING
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EXHIBITION LAUNCH
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EDUCATION
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PUBLIC PROGRAMS
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VISITATION AND FEEDBACK
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ARTWORKS
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TOUR
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DOCUMENTATION
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MEDIA AND MARKETING
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Oil on linen, 180 x 120 cm Courtesy of the Artist, Richard Dunlop, and Jan Murphy Gallery, Brisbane
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OVERVIEW A Permanent Mark: the impact of tattoo culture on contemporary art was the first ever Australian exhibition to draw together the works of 16 noted Australian and International artists to investigate the meeting point of tattoo culture and contemporary art. This is a particularly interesting area of exploration as it’s truly contemporary. Western culture, and particularly Australia, is in the midst of a mass-popularisation of tattoo. It is more accepted than ever before and has moved beyond associations with distinct fringe cultures. At this point, we’re seeing an increase in recognition for select tattoo artists by the contemporary and fine art industries, and more reference to tattoo culture in the works of many leading contemporary artists. The exhibition made a significant contribution to the nation’s arts literature field by way of a significant publication featuring essays by the exhibition’s curator Eric Nash, and Mair Underwood PhD (Anthropology), a recognised expert on body modification and tattoo working out of The University of Queensland. Significant national and international loans were secured to ensure this exhibition fulfilled the thorough investigation of the topic that was envisaged. Loans hailed from New Zealand, USA, Mexico, from the Queensland Art Gallery and Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, and numerous Australian private collectors. Many of the works had never been seen before in Townsville; in some cases the works had not been shown to Australian audiences before. The complete list of talented artists involved in the project is provided below.
The exhibition was entirely conceived, curated and developed by Pinnacles Gallery, including design and print production of the publication. A Permanent Mark: the impact of tattoo culture on contemporary art received Projects and Programs development funding through Arts Queensland, while Curator Eric Nash received a travel grant through the Gordon Darling Foundation to undertake initial loan negotiations with artists and galleries. The exhibition certainly struck a chord with guests appreciative of such a compelling and contemporary exhibition displayed in Townsville. Impressive numbers of visitors were recorded - 6780 people viewed the exhibition at Pinnacles Gallery in total - while feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Predicatbly, the content of the exhibition did challenge some audiences not accustomed to engaging with tattoo culture, and this was considered a success of the exhibition. Please find in this exhibition summary a breakdown of the Education and Public Programming components of the project, along with Visitor Feedback, Media and Marketing conducted, and some Documentation of the show in situ.
Artists: Ah Xian, Amanda Wachob, Don Ed Hardy, Dr Lakra, eX de Medici, Holly Grech, Leslie Rice, Lisa Reihana, Matt Elwin, Qin Ga, Regan ‘HAHA’ Tamanui, Richard Dunlop, Rob Douma, Ron McBurnie, The RUN Collective, Shawn Barber
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Watercolour and metallic pigment on paper 109 x 114 cm Private Collection of Kate Dulhunty Š eX de Medici
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FUNDING Several funding streams were required to contribute to develop and display an exhibition of this magnitude. This project was firstly funded by Pinnacles Gallery, Townsville City Council. Townsville City Council is committed to the delivery of a diverse program of high quality arts and cultural activities for the community. This commitment includes the funding of a substantial schedule of 72 exhibition delivered in 2014/2015 across the city’s two regional galleries, Pinnacles Gallery and Perc Tucker Regional Gallery. A Permanent Mark: the impact of tattoo culture on contemporary art was one of eleven major exhibitions presented at Pinnacles Gallery in 2014/2015.
The trip was designed to significantly advance research towards the exhibition, as well as develop institutional relationships to progress loan negotiations with various lending institutions and participating artists. Nash also completed the first copy of his major publication essay on this research trip, inspired by conversations with lending institutions and participating artists.
Due to the complexity of the project, funding was allocated to this project across two financial years to allow for its proper development. To allow Pinnacles Gallery to go beyond its base level in the development of this project, additional funding was secured through two separate avenues. The exhibition has been supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. A total sum of $55,000 was granted through the Projects and Programs Fund to develop and present A Permanent Mark: the impact of tattoo culture on contemporary art. A successful research trip conducted by Gallery Services Curator, Eric Nash, towards the development of A Permanent Mark: the impact of tattoo culture on contemporary art was also conducted in August 2014, and this was made possible through an allocation of $3,300 (incl. GST) kindly made available by the Darling Travel Grant | Domestic 2014.
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EXHIBITION LAUNCH The exhibition’s launch event evidenced the community’s appreciation of the quality of the exhibition and curatorial direction of this contemporary show. 300 guests turned up to Pinnacles Gallery – a steep increase from general launch attendance at the venue – and pleasingly many were youth and first time or infrequent visitors.
A live tattoo demonstration by Leslie Rice on Eric Nash also featured on the evening, following Pinnacles Gallery’s securing of a temporary exhibition permit through the Queensland State Government.
The launch event included a panel discussion chaired by the exhibition’s curator Eric Nash, and involving academic Mair Underwood, tattooist and contemporary artist Leslie Rice, and stencil artist Regan ‘HAHA’ Tamanui.
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Cr. Sue Blom speaks at the official launch of A Permanent Mark: the impact of tattoo culture on contemporary art
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Leslie Rice delivers a live tattoo demonstration as part of the exhibition launch
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EDUCATION Gallery Services delivers an intensive suite of programs and opportunities for the education sector (primary, secondary, tertiary, and teaching staff) through its Creative Classrooms initiative. In many cases, these activities are linked directly to both the Gallery’s current exhibitions, and any relevant teaching curriculum suggested for the target audience. Recognising the greater appeal of this exhibition to the teen and youth demographic, Pinnacles Gallery’s efforts focussed largely on this market. Two publications were produced; an Education Kit breaking down the themes of the exhibition and selected works with specific links to curriculum, and a Secondary Education Resource which provided students and young patrons a more hands-on avenue for engagement and learning about the exhibition content. Both publications were distributed at no cost to all schools within the Townsville region, and were also available within the Gallery space for self-guided learners. 6 tours arranged and conducted by Gallry Services’ Education and Public Programs staff members also took place during the exhibition display period. 148 students in total were provided a tour and further information about the exhibition. Participating schools and learning institutions were Townsville Community Learning Centre, Townsville Flexible Learning Centre, St Margaret Mary’s College, TAFE Queensland North, and even student groups from outside of the Townsville region, Mackay State High School and Cairns State High School.
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Gallery Services also assists in the organisation and hosting of a regular QATA group meeting, made up of visual art teachers practicing in the Townsville region. During A Permanent Mark: the impact of tattoo culture on contemporary art one such meeting was hosted within the exhibition space. As part of Gallery Services’ professional development objectives for the group, a talk about the exhibition was provided, and a workshop on contour skull drawing was also provided for the teachers by exhibited artist Rob Douma. One of the most important Creative Classrooms programs in the Guest Lecture Series, which helps overcome transport and access issues faced by many schools by taking a leading artist into the classroom setting to deliver an artist talk about their career. Throughout the lead-up to and during the exhibition 9 Guest Lectures were provided for 240 students by A Permanent Mark artists Leslie Rice and Regan ‘HAHA’ Tamanui. Participating schools were Kirwan State High Sschool, St Margaret Mary’s College, Townsville State High School, Ryan Catholic College, St Anthony’s Catholic College, Southern Cross Townsville, and Thuringowa State High School.
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PUBLIC PROGRAMS Gallery Services is committed to promoting engagement with the arts and its program of exhibitions through the delivery of a series of public programs.
Throughout the exhibition, Gallery staff also engaged with visitors to provide greater insight into the exhibited works, while tours were available on request.
As briefly discussed in the Exhibition Launch section of this Exhibition Summary, the key public program associated with A Permanent Mark: the impact of tattoo culture on contemporary art was a panel discussion coinciding with the launch event.
A special tour and workshop related to the exhibition was arranged for local Endeavour Foundation participants. The group enjoyed looking at the varied works, and gaining inspiration to draw their own tattoo designs using the ‘Flash Sheet’ activity sheets created by Pinnacles Gallery for the exhibition.
Entitled Tattoo and Art, the panel discussion attracted a captive audience of 134 visitors. Chaired by the exhibition’s Curator Eric Nash, the free event featured panellists Leslie Rice, Regan ‘HAHA’ Tamanui, and recognised tattoo authority Mair Underwood PhD (Anthropology), who each discussed their personal experiences with tattoo, and views on the evolution of the practice in an art context. To provide a greater insight into the tattoo process for audiences at the launch, a live tattoo demonstration was also performed by two-time Doug Moran Portrait Prize winner and owner of LDF Tattoo, Leslie Rice. As well as being a noted contemporary artist, Leslie Rice had been a professional tattoo artist in Townsville for many years. His contribution was appreciated equally by his devoted following in the region, and those guests who had never seen the tattoo process up-close and were keen to ask technical questions.
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VISITATION AND FEEDBACK Of the 6780 guests to the exhibition, many felt compelled to discuss their thoughts on works, the exhibition, or express their appreciation for having been able to see such a high quality exhibition. For many, this feedback was through discussion with Pinnacles Galery reception staff. However,
142 took the time to leave their feedback in writing through the Gallery’ Visitor Comments Book. Of these 142 comments, 138 (or 97.18%) were positive reflections on the show. A selection of our favourite comments are provided below and opposite.
Very interesting and creative pieces. Even inspired my next tattoo. Daniel Simatis - 4820 Very intricate - appreciate the dedication of the artists. Exquisite. Nicole Erkkila and Pauline Leeman - 4817 “The Lines are Drawn” etching I loved but all interesting! A little creepy but all was glad to see! Geraldine Choma - 3132 Just awesome! People should appreciate tattoo art work more!! Georgia O’Gorman - 4812 Very interesting. Originally from NZ I really identified with Maori portraits/tattoos. Jane - 4814 Fantastic. Especially liked Leslie Rice. My daughter was privileged to be tattooed by Leslie on two occasions and both are great pieces of art! Bernadette Millican - 4815 Absolutely incredible collection of works, fantastically anarchic. Especially loved the RUN Collective work. Charlie - 2402 Really interesting blend of the tattoos and the etchings and other styles. Enjoyed this very much. Bruce Baker - 2251 Very interesting use of humans - blood, teeth. It was thoroughly enjoyable. Danaella Wivell - 4814 Really interesting and diverse exhibit - love the interactive part. Really helpful staff and great work selected! Rich and Amy - UK Love the other side of what’s considered “normal”. Nice exhibit. Patrick - 3130
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Interactive - wonderful. Whole new appreciation of tattoo history. Dale Found the artwork amazing and makes us want more tattoos. Ty and Mon - 4818 Extremely powerful and very moving. Anne Mynott - 3155 Loved it - great contemporary theme. Fred - 4818 Wonderful, unusual exhibition, fabulous!! Beryl - 4812 Totally blown away. Would love to see this travel to Melbourne. Suitably impressed and amused. Ta. Sandra - 3815 Wow - keep it coming. Louise and Bek - 4818 The most diverse show, great work! Bob - 4816 Enjoyable and interesting for all ages...good exhibit for discussion/reflection. Jacinta - 4818 I like exhibitions that are totally different in topic like this one. Lucy - 4810 Good variety of media used. Interesting and thought provoking. Thanks. Kate - 4817 An interesting exhibition with great variety. It’s nice to see local, national and international talent being treated equally. Reece - 4817 Outstanding concept. Amazing diversity of works. JJ - 4814 Very interesting artwork. Different from anything I’d ever seen. Freya Mantney - 4817 Very engaging. Fascinating new ways to consider tattooing and its influence. Well presented. Great catalogue! Penny B - 2066 Beautiful and provocative exhibition. Thankyou. Suzanne B
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ARTWORKS The exhibition’s intent was to show how through the use of tattoo as a visual medium, artists have effectively explored societal issues as broad as body image, personal identity, cultural belonging and appropriation, fringe cultures, mortality, permanence/ impermanence and many others. A Permanent Mark: the impact of tattoo culture on contemporary art evidenced how far and in what ways tattoo has permeated into the contemporary art sphere. Further, it queried how the contemporary art world now views a medium that is experiencing a masspopularisation. Finally, the exhibition’s focus encouraged viewers to pontificate as to how the intersect between the two industries, contemporary art and tattooing, will continue to evolve. In what ways will our contemporary artists utilise the medium in the future, and will the two fields continue to blur more closely together? Significant national and international loans were secured to ensure this exhibition fulfilled the thorough investigation of the topic that was originally envisaged. Through the works of eX de Medici, audiences were exposed to an artist who had blazed a trail for tattoo artists within the Australian contemporary art industry. While the art world grapples with the ‘collectability’ of tattoo, de Medici has had no such issue, and included int he exhibition was a collection of tattoo memento ‘monoprints’ made from the blood of her subjects amassed over the course of over 25 years. Notions of collectability were also influential in the gorgeous oil paintings by Australian artist Richard Dunlop.
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eX de Medici’s stunningly detailed watercolours also show the adaptability of artists balancing duel practices as contemporary artists and tattoo artists, a common theme also evidenced by the works of Dr Lakra, Shawn Barber, Amanda Wachob, Leslie Rice, and tattoo legend Don Ed Hardy. Qin Ga’s monumental The miniature long march performance and documentation project touched on pivotal moments in Chinese history, and used the tattoo medium as a means to visually record his journey. Amanda Wachob’s photographs and leather works explored unconventional uses of the tattoo machine. Her abstract, scratchy drawings particularly broke from conventional notions of tattoo imagery. Conventional tattoo imagery did however heavily influence many of the artists, including Rob Douma, while Ah Xian’s decorated busts are reflective of the practice of tattoo and highlight the beauty in decoration of the human form. The cultural significance of tattoo was explored through the works of Lisa Reihana and Regan ‘HAHA’ Tamanui, while Holly Grech’s series of photographs analysed the history of tattoo laws and the sovereignty we have over our own body. Matt Elwin’s soundscape shifted the attention to the emotional response of the tattoo subject, particualrly the anxiety some experience during their first tattoo. Ron McBurnie’s etchings similarly focus on the subject, using his wicked humour to reflect contemporary society. The RUN Collective’s complex installation touched on many themes, but a commitment to DIY culture and a resistance to the sanitisation and mainstreaming of tattoo underpinned all.
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Ron McBurnie He tattooed the names of each of his ten wives onto his right arm
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Etching. From the artist book A to Z from my toes to my head by Ron McBurnie and Juli Haas, a folio of 27 etchings Edition of 20 15 x 15 cm Courtesy of the Artist, Ron McBurnie Photograph: Michael Marzik
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Oil on canvas Triptych: 182.88 x 274.32 cm [182.88 x 91.44 cm each] Courtesy of the Artist, Shawn Barber
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LIST OF WORKS Ah Xian Human human - Bust no.5
2005
Acc. 2009.218 Purchased 2009 with funds from Tim Fairfax, AM, through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation. Collection: Queensland Art Gallery
eX de Medici Gun(n)s ‘n Styx
2005
Mother Skull
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Private Collection of Kate Dulhunty
Red (Colony)
2000
2002.35 Winner of National Works on Paper Acquisitive Award with funds from Beleura Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery Collection
Amanda Wachob Scratch 2 - 10
2012
Whip Shade 1
2010
Whip Shade 3
2010
Whip Shade 5
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Acc. 2005.244 Purchased 2005 Collection: Queensland Art Gallery
2006
GARAGE Magazine Issue No. 1 Fall/Winter 2011
2005
Holly Grech They belong to the Crown – Subject 1 2015
2013-2014
They belong to the Crown – Subject 2 2015
Don Ed Hardy Red Tiger Dr Lakra Sin titulo / Untitled (Mano odio) Collection of Luis Alvarez
Untitled (Ladies)
DL9051 Courtesy of the artist and kurimanzutto, Mexico City
Untitled (Salomé)
2013-2014
The Blood of Others
1989-2015
The theory of everything
2005
They belong to the Crown – Subjects 2 & 3 2015
2009
Collection of Tatiana Bilbao
Untitled (Tab. 25)
2009
Collection of Tatiana Bilbao
Untitled (Tab. 27)
Untitled (Todo/Nada)
2009
DL1758 Courtesy of the artist and kurimanzutto, Mexico City
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Leslie Rice Bacchanal (a Luncheon on the Grass) 2013 The rest of St. John the Baptist 2013
2009
Collection of Tatiana Bilbao
Qin Ga The miniature long march
2015
2002-2005
Acc. 2007.009.001-023 Purchased 2007 The Queensland Government’s Gallery of Modern Art Acquisitions Fund Collection: Queensland Art Gallery
The miniature long march sites 1-23 2002-2005 Acc. 2007.010 Purchased 2007 The Queensland Government’s Gallery of Modern Art Acquisitions Fund Collection: Queensland Art Gallery
Regan ‘HAHA’ Tamanui Untitled - Tā moko man #1 2014 Untitled - Tā moko man #2 2014 Untitled - Tā moko man #3 King Tāwhiao 2014 Untitled - Tā moko man #4 2014 Untitled - Tā moko woman #1 2014 Untitled - Tā moko woman #2 2014
DL9047 Courtesy of the artist and kurimanzutto, Mexico City
Untitled (Shattered)
Matt Elwin Nick’s Story
Lisa Reihana A Maori dragon story
1995
Acc. 2002.182 Purchased 2002. Collection: Queensland Art Gallery
Dandy
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Waltz
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Untitled - Tā moko woman #3 2014 Untitled - Tā moko woman #4 2014 Richard Dunlop Goldie’s Favourite Balancing Trick
2002-2008
Kate’s Favourite Balancing Trick
2002-2008
Kylie
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Rob Douma Society, Ink.
2015
Ron McBurnie All his worries he etched onto his skin so that he was free to cultivate the roses in Newfarm Park gardens 1994 Acc.2006.49 a-p Gift of the Artist, 2006 City of Townsville Art Collection
He tattooed the names of each of his ten wives onto his right arm 1999 The lines are drawn
2006
Acc.2007.35 Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by the Artist 2007 City of Townsville Art Collection
The RUN Collective Collective Consciousness
2015
Shawn Barber Abstract Self Portrait 1 2010-2012 Henry Lewis Head Studies (after Rubens)
2012
Portrait of the Artist, Shige (Shigenori Iwasaki), 9 views 2010-2012 Tattooed Self Portrait at 39
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Untitled (Tab. 25)
2009
Ink on vintage lithography, 18 x 11 cm Collection of Tatiana Bilbao
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TOUR From the outset of this project, Pinnacles Gallery’s ambition was to tour A Permanent Mark: the impact of tattoo culture on contemporary art to audiences around the country. The Pinnacles Gallery team canvassed interest in hosting the exhibition from leading regional galleries around the country, with a five venue tour eventually proposed which would have seen the exhibition travel to Victoria, New South Wales, south-east and far north Queensland. Enthusiasm from the respective galleries for the theme and content of the exhibition was extremely high. To finance the tour, Pinnacles Gallery developed and submitted applications in two subsequent Visions Touring Funding rounds, which are administered by the Australia Council for the Arts. Unfortunately, in a very competitive field, these applications were unsuccessful. Despite Pinnacles Gallery exploring other funding avenues, it became evident that the planned Australian tour of the exhibition would not be able to proceed.
Ultimately, Pinnacles Gallery believes this exhibition is of too high a quality to be limited to only the Townsville showing, and Pinnacles Gallery has made every effort to ensure works by all participating artists could be enjoyed by a wider audience. A Permanent Mark: the impact of tattoo culture on contemporary art will be on display at Gold Coast City Gallery from 12 December 2015 – 7 February 2016. Pinnacles Gallery wishes to extend its gratitude to all who supported and assisted the efforts to tour the exhibition nationally, including artists, lenders, and prospective venues.
Whilst Pinnacles Gallery and Townsville City Council is not in a position to undertake the full five venue tour due to the lack of required funding, an agreement has been reached to take the exhibition to Gold Coast City Gallery. Gold Coast was the intended first venue, and as the Gallery will be freighting most works south for dispatch, it was identified that the costs of a one-venue tour could be absorbed between Pinnacles Gallery, and the host venue Gold Coast City Gallery.
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MEDIA AND MARKETING An extensive media and marketing strategy was put in place, which resulted in high levels of exposure for the exhibition. Marketing materials and exhibition collateral developed by Gallery Services to promote the event, and assist visitors in interpreting and enjoying the exhibition, included: • Exhibition launch invitations - distribution of 3000 including to all Townsville tattoo studios • 116 page, hard cover publication distribution of 200 • Venue posters at Riverway Arts Centre • Inclusion in Strand Ephemera publication and collateral as a ‘Fringe Event’ • Inclusion in June, July and August editions of Pinnacles Gallery’s monthly e-news, ‘The Summit’ • Inclusion in City Update newsletter, distributed to all Townsville residents • Image and listing in May-July and AugustOctober of Townsville City Council’s ‘Experience It Live’ booklet, combined distribution of 20,000 • Promotion through Pinnacles Gallery and Townsville City Council Events social media platforms, including facebook, twitter, and instagram • Townsville City Council website listing • Image and listing in May/June and July/ August editions of Art Guide Australia • Coverage on Townsville local news programs • Promotion on Townsville local radio stations • Article in the Courier Mail • Full page advertorial, Townsville Bulletin, Saturday May 30
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• Image and listing in ‘It’s Live in Queensland’ Events Calendar, Townsville Bulletin, Saturday May 30 • Half page advertisement in DUO Magazine June edition • Two page article and images in ‘Articulate’ section of DUO Magazine June edition • Double page article and images including three artist profiles, Townsville eye, Townsville Bulletin weekend liftout, Saturday June 13 • Image and event listing, Townsville eye, Townsville Bulletin weekend liftout, Saturday June 13 • Experience It Live advertisement listing, Townsville eye, Townsville Bulletin weekend liftout, Saturday June 20 • Eye Must image and event listing, Townsville eye, Townsville Bulletin weekend liftout, Saturday June 20 • Eye Must image and event listing, Townsville eye, Townsville Bulletin weekend liftout, Saturday June 27 • Full page Eye Spied social photos from launch, Townsville eye, Townsville Bulletin weekend liftout, Saturday June 27 • Experience It Live advertisement listing, Townsville eye, Townsville Bulletin weekend liftout, Saturday June 27 • Full page Creative Types profile, Townsville eye, Townsville Bulletin weekend liftout, Saturday June 27 • Launch of Eye Tattoo, weekly section showing Townsville residents tattoos and the stories behind them, Townsville eye, Townsville Bulletin weekend liftout, Saturday June 27 • Exhibition listing, DUO Magazin July edition • Full page advertisement in Townsville Bulletin V8 Supercar liftout, Friday July 10
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• Experience It Live advertisement listing, Townsville eye, Townsville Bulletin weekend liftout, Saturday July 18 • HAHA street art and APM article, Townsville Bulletin, Friday July 31 • Eye Must image and event listing, Townsville eye, Townsville Bulletin weekend liftout, Saturday August 15 • Experience It Live advertisement listing, Townsville eye, Townsville Bulletin weekend liftout, Saturday August 15
Complementing the Townsville City Council marketing spend, A Permanent Mark: the impact of tattoo culture on contemporary art featured as a key event in a state-wide tourism campaign profiling Arts, Culture and Events in Townsville during winter. The campaign was a joint initiative of Townsville City Council, Tourism and Events Queensland, and Townsville Enterprise, and saw the exhibition reach new markets around Queensland in key publications and locations to significantly add to the actual marketing spend.
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