Artsweek is UNSW's annual celebration of the arts and creativity. It is held across both the Kensington and COFA campuses.
Artsweek aims to embrace and engage with all the arts-based organisations, clubs and activities that exist in and around UNSW, and provide them with an opportunity to showcase their talents and resources.
For more information keep checking this page for updates, or visit the Student Development Office (Level 1, Roundhouse).
Artsweek '08
Get Spotted – art takes over your favourite campus spots!
Week 5
August 25 – 29
COFA and Main Campus
Art, performance, sounds, comedy, workshops.
Events include:
Artsweek Launch Party
Monday 25 August
6pm
Roundhouse
Lens Life opening, UNSW Sounds Project Launch, DJs, bands, performance art, burlesque, circus performances, exhibitions, installations, industry speakers - everything you love about the arts in one big freaking rad party!
Dissonance Exhibition Opening
Tuesday 26 August
6pm
Kudos Gallery
Dissonance: Anticipation
26 August – 6 September
Annual feminist exhibition.
Contact cofawomen@hotmail.com for more details.
Jazz and Soup Night
Wednesday 27 August
6pm
Club Bar
Jazz and soup – what more do we need to say? Performances by Musoc's Big Band, Ben Ward, Elisha Keen and the Alberts, plus others.
The Dark Show
Wednesday 27 August
9.30pm
Studio One
UNSW Artist Collective and NUTS present a night of art/sounds/theatre and performance by students from all UNSW's creative disciplines.
UNSWeetened Literary Journal Launch
Thursday 28 August
5-7pm
UNSW Bookshop
UNSWeetened is a collection of the best entries into the Arc's literary competition. Come along to the launch of this year's publication and hear the winning pieces read out by their authors, grab your copy of unsweetened 2008, and partake in some free drinks and nibblies.
Smoker's Concert
Thursday 28 August
9.30pm
Studio One
UNSW's Comedy Society Studio Four present a special Artsweek edition of its regular open mic comedy night.
UNSW Band Comp
Friday 29 August
Roundhouse
More info soon!
Artsweek Workshops
August 25 – 29
Pottery, Hoola Hooping, Circus Skills, Comedy, African Drumming, DJ, 80s Dance – Artsweek is offering free workshops throughout Week 5.
Details coming soon.
PLUS
Art, music and performance all around both campuses – keep and eye out for art in lifts, the Main Walkway, the Quad, footpaths, the Basser Steps, the Roundhouse, and the COFA courtyard. More info soon!
Competitions
Lens Life
Lens Life photographic competition is the perfect opportunity for all budding UNSW and COFA photographers to show their works and win great prizes. The competition culminates in an exhibition held during Artsweek in Week 5. Entrants must
capture their student life in 24 images using a supplied disposable camera. Entrants for the digital section must capture their student life with a maximum of three photos.
Register for a disposable camera at Arc reception Blockhouse or COFA. Only 30 Cameras available.
All entries close 13 August. For more information email s.kunstelj@arc.unsw.edu.au.
UNSW Sounds Project
The UNSW Sounds Project is a brand new compilation CD dedicated to showcasing UNSW musical talent and giving professional exposure and opportunities to UNSW musicians and sound artists. Successful entrants will be decided by an esteemed panel of judges and will have their work included in the first ever UNSW Sounds Project CD which will be distributed by Arc across the Kensington and COFA campuses.
Successful entrants will be informed before the Artsweek Launch Party on Monday 25 August at the UNSW Roundhouse.