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ANNUAL REPORT / 2017

The ArtistsThe artists who occupy the Studio each day offer themselves and their work with openness and honesty, and as such, what is created is something authentic, driven by the individual, delivered with humility, accomplishment, and often a sense of humour. The artists and their practices are the bedrock of all we do at Arts Project; t heir unique voices and creative vision are at the heart of our organisation.

And because of them, we are, and continue to be, a leader in our field.

Photography: Kate Longley | www.klongersklongers.squarespace.com (Cover, Artist Portraits, Board & Staff)

BACK COVERKaye McDonald Not titled 2016 glazed earthenware 20 × 19 × 16 cm

COVERArts Project Australia artist, Jimmy Tran, working in the studio

ANNUAL REPORT 2017 | 1

Our mission is to be a centre of excellence that supports artists with intellectual disabilities, promotes their work and advocates for inclusion in contemporary art practice. Since its inception, Arts Project Australia has aimed high. The quality of our exhibitions and the depth and range of our studio programs are made possible by the range of activity and innovation we have within the organisation. Established in 1974, we immediately set out to forge a position as a leader and innovator in both the arts and disability sectors. We were the first full time arts studio in Australia for artists with an intellectual disability, and 43 years later have built a reputation both in Australia and internationally for our philosophy to support many highly talented, skilled and passionate artists and raise the visibility of the outstanding work that they produce right here in Melbourne. The proof of our endeavours lies in the consistency and quality of the exhibitions and programs that we produce and deliver, and the opportunities and experiences we have brokered for our artists. Our artists have been included in exhibitions all over the world, and they are now represented in countless public and private collections.

The Arts Project Australia studio in Northcote functions similarly to a tertiary art environment and is attended weekly by more than 130 artists with an intellectual disability. Here, they are able to develop their own practice while supported by our staff artists, all of whom are professional artists. This is a space where feedback, guidance and critical advice supports and encourages each and every artist to find his or her own authentic voice. Here, art is not taught. Instead we foster and nurture the creative direction of each artist to elicit works of personal meaning and style, whether it be painting, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, 3D sculpture or digital media. Alongside the studio, our gallery staff plan and execute a full annual program of rotating exhibitions that feature our artists’ work alongside that of the broader contemporary art community.

We boast a highly qualified and experienced staff and an energetic and committed board, functioning within a strong governance framework.

About Arts Project AustraliaCONTENTS

3 President’s Report

4 Executive Director’s Report

6 Board & Staff

8 2016/17 Highlights

12 Our Artists

15 Exhibition Report

22 From the Studio 2017

25 Financial Statements

34 Auditor’s Report

36 Donors 2017

ABOVEMalcolm Sturrock A Female Deer 2017cotton thread, material, paper mache and wire20.5 × 35 × 9 cm

2 | ARTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA

ConstableAlan Arts Project artist for 26 years

Represented nationally & internationallyCollected worldwide


President’s Report

I am delighted to report that, over the past year, Arts Project’s artists were celebrated in over 49 curated exhibitions throughout Australia and in several important international exhibitions and events. This annual report focuses on our artists and the artwork created here at our studio in Northcote.

A particular highlight of this past year was winning Hesta’s Outstanding Organisation Award, which recognised Arts Project Australia’s ‘support of artists with an intellectual disability in providing unparalleled and individualised pathways into the professional visual arts’. Winning this Award acknowledges Arts Project Australia’s leadership within the sector, as well as being a vital part of Australia’s visual arts community.

This year the National Disability Insurance Scheme commenced its rollout. We continue to navigate this journey with constant diligence from staff and the Board. I particularly wish to thank the Senior Management team for the work they do on a daily basis to ensure that our organisation, artists, carers, families and guardians are kept up to date and briefed on NDIS matters as they arise. Arts Project Australia Board and staff will continue to advocate for the rights of artists with disabilities to pursue creative career pathways.

I would also like to acknowledge the many generous sponsors and individual donors who continue to support Arts Project Australia. Your support is critical to our on-going success. Thank you to Crown Resorts Foundation, Nordia Foundation, Packer Family Foundation, Calvert-Jones Foundation, The Bob Jenyn’s Endowment, the Kimberley Foundation, Delatite Wines, Merricote, Leonard Joel, Art Guide Australia, Gandel Philanthropy, Creative Victoria, Inner North Community Foundation, Amelia Eliza Holland Trust, and the City of Darebin.

Again my thanks to our senior management team led by our highly esteemed CEO Sue Roff. They are supported in their work by a professional team of staff, and a wonderful group of volunteers.

The Arts Project Australia Board is made up of 9 hardworking and committed people who actively work to ensure that the organisation continues to go from strength to strength. Their unwavering commitment has seen another remarkable year at Arts Project. Thank you.

Bronwyn Johnson, 2017

ABOVEAdrian LazzaroMy Girlfriend 2017acrylic paint, calico, cotton thread, marker and stuffing42.5 × 21 × 6 cm


Executive Director’s Report

We’ve achieved a lot this year. Not only did we launch a fabulous range of Australiana merchandise with Third Drawer Down at the National Gallery of Victoria, welcome new philanthropic supporters Crown Resorts Foundation, the Packer Foundation, and the Calvert-Jones Foundation, launch our new website and develop a new four-year strategic plan, we also had our profile and those of a number of artists published in Wikipedia for the first time.

We surpassed our previous record for the number of exhibitions in which our artists’ work had been shown, and achieved extraordinary sales. Artists Julian Martin, Terry Williams and Alan Constable all have work in the current MONA exhibition in Tasmania, and we had great successes with exhibitions in a range of venues including the Hotel Sofitel and our pop up gallery at Collins Place, donated by NKN Gallery. Two artists have been successful in gaining residencies at other arts organisations.

On the less glamorous side, we have seen 46 artists transition to NDIS funding over the past year. This has not been without some problems. In many cases the NDIS delivered incomplete or incorrect plans to our artists, which then required review and appeal. We continued to deliver our services in good faith, and are now diligently trying to recover significant funds from the NDIS in outstanding invoices. Needless to say we remain committed to both providing a service of excellence while retaining a sustainable financial situation.

This Annual Report is a tribute to our talented and committed artists, our equally talented and committed staff, our dedicated Board and all our members, volunteers and supporters who make our work so enjoyable and rewarding.

Sue Roff, 2017

LEFTTerry Williams Diver 2017material, vinyl, wool and stuffing205 × 147 × 38 cm


Mid-career painter & ceramicistFeatured at Spring 1883 & Linden New ArtCollections: Gold Coast City Art Gallery

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Board & Staff

Board of Management

Bronwyn Johnson President

Neil Twist Vice President

Damien Hodgkinson Vice President

Mashelle Parrett Treasurer

Frank Warner Treasurer/Secretary

Barbara Ajzenberg Member

Rami Eltchelebi Member

Amanda Hall Member

Kate Richardson Member

Michael Schwarz Member

Silvana Scibilia Member

Board Subcommittee Members

Catherine Easton Norman Rosenblatt

Life Members

Dorothy BerryValerio CicconeAlan ConstableCheryl DayePeter FayKitty GinterRita MantellJulian MartinNorman RosenblattSally ShrimptonCatherine Staughton

Members

88 (Includes Life Members)

Staff

Sue Roff Executive Director

Sandy Fernée Operations Manager

Sim Luttin Curator & Gallery Manager

James McDonald Studio Manager

Suzanne Brown Staff Artist

Marcel Cooper Ceramics Specialist

Glenn Dalton Printmaking Specialist

Peter Douglas Digital Specialist

Yoshe Gillespie Staff Artist

Danielle Hakim Registrations Officer

Camille Hannah Professional Practice Specialist

Carolyn Hawkins Staff Artist

Penelope Hunt Registrations Officer/ Digital Specialist

Jodie-Lee Kipps 3D Specialist

Nicole Macdonald Staff Artist

Elyss McCleary Staff Artist

Robert McHaffie Staff Artist

Margaret McIntosh Framer & Gallery Technician

Tiarney Miekus Gallery Assistant – Communications


Ching Yee Ng Digital Specialist

Allison O’Callaghan Studio Administrator

Anna-Maria O’Keeffe Staff Artist

Thomas Pendergast Staff Artist

Melissa Petty Gallery Associate

Alysia Rees Staff Artist

Brad Rusbridge Gallery Technician

Joanne Salt Gallery Assistant

Mary Rose Vallis Ceramics Specialist

Frances Wilkinson Gallery Assistant

Lyn Young Staff Artist

Photography

Andrew Barcham Penelope Hunt Kate Longley

Installers

Brad Rusbridge Joseph Dawson Marc Freeman

Volunteers

Katy Bauer (2017–)Damien Baumgartner (2017–)Jessie Brooks-Dowsett (2014–)Tracey Bryant (2017–)Sarah Canning (2016–17)Micha Couell (2016–)Catherine Fitzgerald (2013–) Katy Fleay (2017–)Dia Goldenfein (2014–)Louise Gresswell (2016–17)Georgia Harvey (2016–17)Debra Howlett (2011–)Skye Lacy (2015–)Nicholas Megchelse (2016–)Michael Pearce (2011–)Danielle Reynolds (2017–)Michael Schwarz (2017–)Katie Starkey (2017–)Briony Tronson (2017–)Emily Walters (2014–17)Suzanne Wittner (2016–)

Special Thanks

STUDENT PLACEMENTS Box Hill Institute: Vanessa Langsam

Deakin University: Kaity Leenheers

Doncaster Secondary College: Lucas Stewart

Fintona Girls School: Amanda Hu, Amy Chilcott & Madeleine Roushdy

Fitzroy High School: Narges Khodabakhshi

Melbourne Polytechnic: Kathryn Healy-Dunn Heung Lai Fong (Zen)

NSW Technical & Further Education Commission: Cate Goff

St. Leonard’s College: Lucy Callahan

PROOFREADERS Liz Cox Emma Woolley

SIGN INTERPRETER Stacie Van Hulst


2016/2017 Highlights

From book launches and pop-up galleries to cooler bags and coasters – this year, Arts Project continued to deliver diverse programs across the organisation.

ARTISTS AS CURATOR

This year has seen the beginning of a more concentrated initiative to give artists the opportunity to curate their own small solo shows and, in one case, for a group of artists to curate a larger group show.

The tangible outcomes of this program are centred around public recognition of the individual as an artist beyond the studio environment, and the pride and reward that comes from the rigours of curating an exhibition. The program builds confidence, knowledge and experience for the artist grows, that can lead to a sustained career for the artist.

Individual artists mentored to curate their own small solo shows this year were Bronwyn Hack, Cameron Noble, Gavin Porter, Georgia Szmerling, Laura Sheehan, Ian Gold and Erica Berechree. All these artists worked closely with a dedicated member of staff to select works and titles for their solo exhibitions.

Members of our Professional Practice Program (otherwise known as the Northcote Penguins), worked together to produce a large group show – Girt by Sea. Girt by Sea was a show which investigated the history and imagery of Australian art by providing a meta-criticism on the legacy that Australian artists must inevitably work within, while also trying to work beyond.

Curated by Arts Project studio artists Michael Camakaris, Jordan Dymke, Paul Hodges, Aidan Sefo, Mark Smith, Fiona Taylor, Amani Tia, and Lachlan Turk in collaboration with Arts Project staff Suzanne Brown and Camille Hannah, the exhibition drew upon existing knowledge of Australian art in order to reflect upon our unique and diverse culture.

We’ re thrilled that our “Artist as Curator” program will continue to grow and develop next year, and look forward to artists curating not only their own work, but the work of others.


AUSTRALIANA MERCHANDISE

We’re extremely excited to announce that Arts Project Australia is part of a Third Drawer Down Studio collaboration with the National Gallery of Victoria known as AUSTRALIANA, an iconic collection featuring the art of our artists Lisa Reid, Cathy Staughton, Julian Martin, Patrick Francis, Valerio Ciccone and Peter Ben. Also featured are exclusive postcards with the art of Alan Constable, Fiona Taylor, Peter Cave and Anthony Romagnano.AUSTRALIANA is a collection of functional art products devoted to monumental Australian icons, landscapes and pop-culture legends… singing our anthem via pot holders, stubby coolers and tea towels, featuring works from ten remarkable Arts Project Australia artists.

AUSTRALIANA is a collaboration and a collection that started small and then in quintessential Australian fashion, had to be bigger. So like the big banana, the giant pineapple and that massive koala, the conversation for unique, iconic Australian art products grew a little bigger. Third Drawer Down Studio’s started the ball rolling and Arts Project Australia and the National Gallery of Victoria agreed to bring the idea to life and from here a story was born, not just about celebrating snap shots of Australia’s history, but also the joy behind Arts Project Australia and our ongoing mission.

The collection was launched by NGV Director, Tony Ellwood, at the NGV Design Store in January 2017 where it enjoyed a 6 months exclusive run.


2016/2017 Highlights

COLLINS PLACE POP UP & FLAIR

Arts Project Australia launched its first CBD pop-up gallery at Collins Place in August 2016. This venture was made possible through the generous support of NKN Gallery who provided the venue, Gandel Philanthropy, Delatite Wines and our donors. Arts Project presented 35 artists in a new exhibition at our Collins Place Pop-up Gallery. Over 400 artworks were on display in rotation for the inaugural pop-up space, where visitors will have the chance to view significant thematic collections of the artists’ most recent work. The exhibition transformed over the course of the month and artwork was re-hung week-to-week, giving an opportunity to visit on multiple occasions. Arts Project Australia Collins Place Pop-up Gallery was also featured as part of FLAIR—a Melbourne art event taking place 18–21 August 2016 that showcased a series of curated exhibitions, talks and experiences at the top end of Flinders Lane, together with Hotel Sofitel, Craft, fortyfivedownstairs and Arc One Gallery.

A PLACE TO CALL HOME

Our very own Josef Power is now a published illustrator with his children’s book A Place to Call Home, which tells the story of a young boy who asks a fish, a seahorse, a leopard and an owl about their homes, before meeting a woman in a beautiful garden who offers to take him in. Aimed at children under the age of six, the story is inspired by Josef Power’s own quest for a home which began in 1990 with his adoption as an infant from a Paraguayan orphanage by an Australian couple.

The book has been published by Josef’s mother, Sue Crawford, with words by Melbourne freelance writer (and former senior editor at Penguin Books Australia), Jessica Redman. The book launch took place at Arts Project Australia on Saturday October 22 and we were lucky enough to have Senator Mitch Fifield, Minister for the Arts, opening the launch to a packed house – a huge thank you to everyone who came along! A further thank you to Sue Crawford who is very generously donating all proceeds from the book to Arts Project Australia. Pop by the gallery to collect a copy or get in touch to organise one delivered right to your door!


DINING WITH ART

What a great, amazing night! Thank you to everyone who came along and supported our Let’s Dance Fundraising Dinner.

The three-course dinner by Merricote‘s Rob Kabboord and Matt Binney was incredible, the wine by Delatite Winery was delicious and the entertainment provided by Finucane and Smith’s, Mama Alto and Clare St Clare was phenomenal. Thank you to our special guest Charlotte Day, Director of Monash University Museum of Art, who let everyone have a sneak preview of her upcoming exhibition at Arts Project, Let’s Dance. It was also lovely to have Arts Project artists Paul Hodges, Lisa Reid and Daniel Pace at the dinner.

And of course the night wouldn’t have been the same without the kind support of Third Drawer Down, Fowlers Flowers, Refresh Hospitality, Harry The Hirer and Monoprint.

Once again thank you to everyone who came along and made the night so special and fun. We received an incredible support for the evening and everyone’s generous donations will directly support our artists and studio.

HESTA AWARD

We’re proud to announce that we’ve won the HESTA Community Sector Awards for the 2016 Outstanding Organisation! Each year the award recognises an organisation which has made an outstanding contribution to social justice in Australia, through the development of a high quality and innovative program, project or specific service. We’re over the moon that HESTA has recognised Arts Project’s work in supporting artists with an intellectual disability by providing sustained and individualised pathways into the professional visual arts – we’d like to say a big thanks to HESTA for initially considering our nomination and another huge thank-you to our amazingly dedicated and hardworking board, team and volunteers.

And of course last, but never least, the biggest thank you to our artists (now totalling over 130!) who produce incredible work. Arts Project Australia Executive Director, Sue Roff, accepted the award, highlighting Arts Project’s success in ensuring artists exhibit their works in leading galleries across Australia and around the world.

“Our artists are treated as professional artists and provided with high-quality material, guidance and mentoring from professional staff artists, vocational pathways and an opportunity to earn income from the sale of their artwork,” Sue said. “But it’s not about the money – when our artists see their work framed, hanging on a wall in a gallery, it gives them an amazing sense of self-worth and confidence.”


Our Artists

Elizabeth Ah Mouy Steven AjzenbergAlvaro AlvarezTerry AndersonFulli AndrinopoulosLygin AngGeorge AristovoulouSamantha AshdownJohn BatesDesmond BeavisEzekiel BeckleyPeter BenErica BerechreeMariza BerettaShoshanna Brott Robert BrownMonica BurnsMichael CamakarisDionne CanzanoNicholas CapaldoJacob CartelliPeter CaveRick CerasoShira ChapmanSamraing CheaValerio CicconeBoris CipusevAshlee CochraneAlan ConstableSpenser Coombe Brian CosgriffMichelle CoulsonJames DawesWendy Dawson

Matthew DearingSimeon DicksEmily DoberAlanna DoddRobyn DohertyJohn DudleyJordan DymkeJessica EbertChristian Farinacci Salome FelsingerSamuele FenechSandra Fielding Martin ForsterKatherine FosterPatrick FrancisSophia GeorgeBarbara Gibbs Sula GjomakajIan Gold Matthew Gove Cameron Gresswell Lionel Grijalva Bronwyn Hack Kaymay Hallas Brigid Hanrahan Christian Hanson Paul Hodges Ruth Howard Miles Howard-Wilks John Huggins Terrence Hutchison Venuzza Iaconis Thomas Iacono Rakhi James

Michael Keen Kate Knight Alexander Kozica-O’CallaghanBobby KyriakopoulosMonica Lazzari Adrian Lazzaro Michael Licenblat Fiona Longhurst Anne Lynch Danny Lyons James MacSporran Julian Martin Antonella Masino Chris Mason Sammi-Jo MattaKeith McDonaldKaye McDonaldEden MentaMattie MichaelMiranda Millane Claire Moon Will Murray Jenny Ngo Nhan Nguyen Cameron Noble Jodie Noble Timothy Noble Chris O’Brien Rosie O’Brien Warren O’Brien Daniel Pace Simon Paredes Steven Perrette

Christopher Philbey Gavin Porter Josef Power Lisa Reid Daniel Richardson Mark Richardson Anthony Romagnano Christine Rule Christopher Sahyoun Adrian Salvatore Dorothy Scanlon Rebecca Scibilia Aidan Sefo Laura Sheehan Katherine Sholl Brendan Slee Megan Sloan Mark Smith Cathy StaughtonMalcolm Sturrock Lindsay Sutherland Justin Sutherland-Smith Mitchell Swannie Georgia Szmerling Fiona Taylor Amani Tia Jimmy Tran Michael Trasancos Philip Truett Lachlan Turk Rebecca Vanston Robin Warren Terry Williams


SheehanLaura

Emerging artistSolo show in 2017Paints from photos & her imagination


StaughtonCathy Established artist & painter

Arts Project studio artist since 1990Work in ART + CLIMATE = CHANGE 2017


Northcote Highlights

In 2016–17, 100% of Arts Project artists were exhibited in at least one exhibition and 60 artists were featured in two or more exhibitions in our Northcote gallery.Highlights include:•11curatedsoloandgroupexhibitionspresented

in our Northcote gallery•Westagedtwocuratedgroupexhibitionsby

esteemed Australian curators, Emma Busowsky Cox, former Curator at Castlemaine Art Museum and Charlotte Day, Director of Monash University Museum of Modern Art (MUMA). Both exhibitions featured the work of Arts Project Australia artists alongside contemporary artists from around Australia: the initiatives were was supported by The Limb Family Foundation and Creative Victoria

•WeproducedthemajorsurveyexhibitionTerry Williams: Rhythms of the Handmade, which was accompanied by a full-colour catalogue sponsored by Leonard Joel that featured an essay by international artist Ricky Swallow

•Over480visitorsfromthelocalcommunityjoined us at our Annual Gala in December 2017, where every Arts Project artist had an artwork presented in the show. The event was supported by Mama Alto, Finucane Smith, and Kennards Hire

•ThegalleryhostedourthirdhighlysuccessfulDining with Art fundraising dinner in May 2017 for fifty VIP guests. The event included a tailored three course dinner by Merricote, matched wines by Delatite Winery, and special guest, Charlotte Day

•ArtsProjectnominatedRebeccaScibiliatopaintour annual Drawing Wall Commission

National & International Highlights

In 2016–17, Arts Project artists were exhibited in 38 national and international exhibitions, art prizes and awards in addition to our internal programming.Highlights include:•SecuringrepresentationintheUSAforAlan

Constable with DUTTON Gallery, New York•StrengtheningourpartnershipwithFleisher/

Ollman Gallery, Philadelphia who represent Julian Martin in the USA

•Co-hostingtheMelbournearteventFLAIRwithARC ONE, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, Global Art Projects, Craft and fortyfivedownstairs

•ContinuingourongoingpartnershipwithWest Space, Melbourne

•ExpandingourmerchandisepartnershipwithThird Drawer Down

•TerryWilliamshadasoftsculptureacquiredby Wangaratta Art Gallery and a collection of works on paper by Julian Martin was acquired by Museum of Everything in the UK

•PresentingartworkinAustralia,NewZealand,America, United Kingdom and Ireland.

General Facts •ArtsProjectcuratedorparticipatedin49

exhibitions nationally and internationally•Over1670artworkswereexhibitedincurated

exhibitions, art prizes, awards and leases at Arts Project in Northcote, as well as in national and international venues

•Wesold$246,000inartwork(afterbudgetingfor$180,000),$26,563inframesand$11,155in merchandise: all three areas improved on our 2015/16 figures

•570artworkssoldinthe2016/17financialyear•264artworksarecurrentlyonleaseat

organisations across Melbourne•14artistsshowedinsevenormoreexhibitions

Exhibition Report


GROUP SHOW: SECOND ITERATIONExhibition: 6 Aug – 3 Sep 2016Curated and opened by: Louise Klerks, Director, Chapter House LaneSupported by: Limb Family Foundation and Chapter House LaneThe exhibition featured artists Matlok Griffiths, Julian Martin, Georgia Szmerling, Pia Murphy, Benjamin Lichtenstein and Alan Constable who worked collaboratively for the group show held at Chapter House Lane in 2015–2016. The artists then came together for the second time at Arts Project Australia to present a collection of works on paper, paintings, ceramics and photographs that were formative to the project or were made as a result of the artistic pairings.

TERRY WILLIAMS: RHYTHMS OF THE HANDMADEExhibition: 10 Sep – 15 Oct 2016Curated by: Sim Luttin & James McDonaldSupported by: Leonard Joel and Ellikon PrintingRhythms of the Handmade was the first survey exhibition of Terry Williams’ work over a twenty-three year career that spanned drawing, painting, printmaking, animation, ceramics, and sculpture. Known for his lively soft sculptures, the exhibition presented a cross-section of work that began with collections of his artist books, drawings, and paintings, as well as animations of real and imagined figurative subjects. The exhibition celebrated Terry’s tactile and process driven approach to making that, to this day, transforms ordinary materials into handcrafted works of art.

I HEART ROCK (ROCK IS THE TOTAL WORK OF ART)Exhibition: 22 Oct – 26 Nov 2016Curated and opened by: Emma Busowsky Cox, former Curator, Castlemaine Art MuseumSupported by: Limb Family Foundationi heart rock (rock is the total work of art) was a playful exploration of fandom, nostalgia and hom age

NORTHCOTE ExHIBITIONS

AUSTRALIANA: Lisa Reid Daryl Somers cooler bag in collaboration with Third Drawer Down

I HEART ROCK: Dionne Canzano Not titled 2013, acrylic on paper, 28 � 39 cm

GROUP SHOW: SECOND ITERATION: Benjamin Lichtenstein, Billy Morgan 2015 unique silver gelatin print, 20.5 � 16 cm

through art devoted to and about rock music. The show featured artists from the Arts Project studio alongside other Australian contemporary artists, and included works by Colleen Ahern, Peter Ben, Jon Campbell, Dionne Canzano, Boris Cipusev, Alan Constable, Steve Cox, Patrick Francis, Minna Gilligan, Bronwyn Hack, Julian Martin, Nell, Cam Noble, Jodie Noble, Polixeni Papapetrou, Anthony Romagnano, Kim Salmon, Cathy Staughton, Amani Tia, The Kingpins, The Sisters Hayes (with Dionne Canzano) and Jenny Watson.

ANNUAL GALAExhibition: 3 – 17 Dec 2016Each year Arts Project Australia presents an exhibition that features the work of 120+ artists who work in the studio. In 2016, a range of work created by Arts Project artists was featured in this celebratory exhibition that included drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, digital art, soft sculpture, ceramics, and animation. The event was a huge success the presented 250+ artworks, welcomed 480+ visitors and featured live entertainment by Mama Alto, which gave the event a festive flair.

AUSTRALIANAExhibition: 4 Feb – 11 Mar 2017Opened by: Abi Crompton, Founder and Director, Third Drawer DownSupported by: Third Drawer Down and the National Gallery of VictoriaThe AUSTRALIANA exhibition launched the latest merchandise collaboration between Third Drawer Down Studio, National Gallery of Victoria, and Arts Project Australia, who together created a collection of functional art products devoted to Australian icons, landscapes, and pop-culture legends. Arts Project artists whose work features in the collection include Lisa Reid, Cathy Staughton, Julian Martin, Patrick Francis, Valerio Ciccone, and Peter Ben. Also included were exclusive postcards featuring artwork by Alan Constable, Fiona Taylor, Peter Cave, and Anthony Romagnano.


TERRY WILLIAMS: RHYTHMS OF THE HANDMADE (installation)

ANNUAL GALA (installation)

GIRT BY SEA (installation)

LUMINOUS KINSHIP, SENTIENT KINGDOMExhibition: 4 Feb – 11 Mar 2017Curated by: Melissa PettyOpened by: Abi Crompton, Founder and Director, Third Drawer DownSupported by: Creative VictoriaAnimals rule our world. They have conceivably become galvanising symbols of family, wildness and the otherworldly. Our enduring fascination with their striking physicality and distinct behaviours continue to shape our culture beyond measure. Luminous kinship, sentient kingdom examined the many faceted and unique relationships we have with animals through work created by artists from Arts Project Australia.

THE SONG TILL THE ENDExhibition: 18 Mar – 22 Apr 2017Curated by: Laura Sheehan Mentored by: Elyss McClearyOpened by: Lucy Feagins, Founder and Editor, The Design FilesSupported by: Creative VictoriaLaura Sheehan’s paintings included in her solo show explored aspects of her personal experience as well as her ongoing interest in fantasy. Her brightly coloured images transported the viewer through a web of layered narratives. Often inspired by music, and stills from animation, The song till the end was Laura’s first solo exhibition at Arts Project Australia.

HOME AND THE FABRIC OF THE FAMILIARExhibition: 18 Mar – 22 Apr 2017Curated by: Penelope Hunt Opened by: Lucy Feagins, Founder and Editor, The Design FilesSupported by: Creative VictoriaTo feel at home is a very personal response. Based on a sense of safety, comfort and belonging, it reflects a universal desire for sanctuary. Home & the fabric of the familiar was a group exhibition of work by Arts Project Australia artists that explored this complex weave of memory, yearning and emotional response.


HERE AND NOWSofitel Melbourne On Collins, VIC4 Jul – 3 Sep 2016Artists: Various

SUMMER ON THE BLUE SEATWest Space, VIC14 Jul – 13 Aug 2016Artist: Chris Mason

RED BALL: THE FINE ART OF FOOTYRed Gallery, VIC20 Jul – 6 Aug 2016Artist: Valerio Ciccone

COLLINS PLACE POP-UP GALLERYCollins Place, VICSupported by NKN Gallery, Gandel Philanthropy & Delatite Wines 29 Jul – 31 Aug 2016Artists: Various

MARITIME ART AWARDSThe Mission to Seafarers, VIC7 – 21 Aug 2016Artists: Julian Martin and Steven Perrette (finalists)

FLAIRFlinders Lane, VICPresented by Arts Project Australia, ARC ONE Gallery, Craft, fortyfivedownstairs, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, and Global Art Projects18 – 21 Aug 2016Artists: Various

EXCLUSION & EMBRACEThe Jasper Hotel, VIC21 – 23 Aug 2016Artist: Jordan Dymke

LANDMARKSCounihan Gallery, VIC26 Aug – 25 Sep 2016Artists: Jessica Ebert, Chris O’Brien and Steven Perrette

GOLD COAST INTERNATIONAL CERAMIC AWARDGold Coast City Gallery, QLD27 Aug – 23 Oct 2016Artist: Alan Constable (finalist)

A1 DAREBIN ART PRIZEBundoora Homestead Art Centre, VIC27 Aug – 2 Oct 2016Artist: Bobby Kyriakopoulos (finalist)

NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL ExHIBITIONS

LET’S DANCEExhibition: 6 May – 10 Jun 2017Curated & opened by: Charlotte Day, Director of Monash University Museum of Modern ArtSupported by: Limb Family Foundation and Creative VictoriaLet’s dance considered dance as a performance on stage, as practiced within the relative privacy of one’s bedroom; as social courtship; as part of sacred ritual and, on occasion, as a physical form of endurance or protest. The exhibition featured the work of Arts Project artists Peter Ben, Valerio Ciccone, Boris Cipusev, Alan Constable, Leo Cussen, Patrick Francis, Brigid Hanrahan, Paul Hodges and Daniel Pace, alongside guest artists Angela Brennan, Cate Consandine, Sarah Contos, nova Milne and Tony Schwensen.

IAN GOLD SOLOExhibition: 17 Jun – 22 Jul 2017Curated by: Ian Gold Mentored by: Tiarney MiekusOpened by: Cr Kim Le Cerf, Mayor, City of DarebinSupported by: Creative VictoriaIan Gold Solo explored the rhythm and repetition his creative process. Ian’s bold layering of rich colours creates depth and texture within his paintings. This was Ian’s first solo exhibition at Arts Project Australia.

GIRT BY SEAExhibition: 17 Jun – 22 Jul 2017Curated by: Northcote Penguins in collaboration with Suzanne Brown and Camille HannahOpened by: Cr Kim Le Cerf, Mayor, City of DarebinSupported by: Creative Victoria and City of DarebinDrawing upon their knowledge of Australian art and reflecting upon our unique and diverse culture, the Northcote Penguins’ group exhibition Girt by Sea, referenced significant periods of this history and the role it has played in the development of our national and personal identities. The Northcote Penguins included Michael Camakaris, Jordan Dymke, Paul Hodges, Aidan Sefo, Mark Smith, Fiona Taylor, Amani Tia, and Lachlan Turk.

COLLINS PLACE POP UP GALLERY (installation)

RED BALL: THE FINE ART OF FOOTY: Valerio Ciccone Not titled 1996, pastel and acrylic on paper, 70 � 50 cm

HERE AND NOW: Chris Mason, ceramics (installation)


PAINTING. MORE PAINTING.Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, VIC1 – 25 Sep 2016Artist: Lisa Reid

BEAUTIFUL OBSOLESCENCE University of New South Wales, NSW2 – 11 Sep 2016Artists: Alan Constable and Lisa Reid

PERCEPTIONS: THE ART OF CITIZENSHIPCrawford Art Gallery, Cork, IRL9 Sep – 29 Oct 2016Artist: Erica Berechree

WOOLLAHRA SMALL SCULPTURE PRIZEWoollahra Municipal Council, NSW15 – 30 Oct 2016Artist: Alan Constable (finalist)

SIT DOWN, SHUT UP & WATCHAngaston Town Hall, SA21 Oct 2016Artist: Mark Smith (finalist)

LINDEN POSTCARD SHOWLinden New Art, VIC21 Oct 2016 – 29 Jan 2017Artists: Lygin Ang, Bobby Kyriakopoulos, Fiona Longhurst, Simon Paredes and Steven Perrette

NEW ZEALAND OUTSIDER ART FAIRToi Ora Live Art Trust, Auckland, NZL7 – 26 Nov 2016Artists: Bobby Kyriakopoulos, Julian Martin, Chris O’Brien and Lisa Reid

GROUP SHOWDarren Knight Gallery, NSW12 Nov – 17 Dec 2016Artists: Alan Constable and Chris Mason

WEST SPACE HOUSE EVENTPrivate Residence, VIC24 Nov 2016Artist: Chris Mason

CCP SALONCentre for Contemporary Photography, VIC25 Nov – 17 Dec 2016Artists: Eden Menta and Miles Howard-Wilks

VERDANT GARDENBundoora Homestead Art Centre, VIC26 Nov 2016 – 5 Feb 2017Artists: Robert Brown, Brigid Hanrahan, Paul Hodges and Georgia Szmerling

THE KOORIE ART SHOWKoorie Heritage Trust, VIC10 Dec 2016 – 26 Feb 2017Artist: John Huggins (finalist)

DIGITAL PORTRAITURE AWARDWoollahra Municipal Council, NSW2 Dec 2016 – 9 Apr 2017Artist: Mark Smith (finalist)

FINUCANE & SMITH FUNDRAISERSofitel Melbourne On Collins, VIC15 Dec 2016Artist: Cathy Staughton

MEDIA HYPEC3 Contemporary Art Space, VIC1 – 26 Feb 2017Artist: Alan Constable

AUSTRALIANANational Gallery of Victoria, VICCollaboration between Arts Project Australia, Third Drawer Down and National Gallery of Victoria2 Feb 2017 – ongoingArtists: Various

NADA ART FAIRDUTTON booth, New York, USA2 – 5 Mar 2017Artist: Alan Constable

INDEPENDENT ART FAIRFleisher/Ollman booth, New York, USA2 – 5 Mar 2017Artist: Julian Martin

THE ARMORY SHOWFleisher/Ollman booth, New York, USA2 – 5 Mar 2017Artist: Julian Martin

WOOLLAHRA SMALL SCULPTURE PRIZE: Alan Constable Not titled 2016, 9.5 � 15 � 12.5 cm

GROUP SHOW: Chris Mason (right) (installation)

LINDEN POSTCARD SHOW: Lygin Ang Not titled 2016, pencil on paper, 20 � 25.5 cm

PAINTING. MORE PAINTING: Lisa Reid Peter Fay 2007, acrylic on canvas, 177 � 151.5 cm, Courtesy Arts Project Australia Permanent Collection Gifted by Peter Fay (installation)


BUNDOORA NEBULA RESIDENCYBundoora Homestead Art Centre, VIC9 – 12 Mar 2017Artist: Patrick Francis

UNPRODUCTIVE THINKINGDeakin University Gallery, VIC22 Mar – 30 Apr 2017Artist: Chris O’Brien

BUNDOORA NEBULA RESIDENCYBundoora Homestead Art Centre, VIC5 – 30 Apr 2017Artist: Amani Tia

CLIMARTE: DISPARATE LANDSThe Guild, VIC27 Apr – 17 Jul 2017Artists: Michael Camakaris, Paul Hodges, Miles Howard-Wilks, Chris Mason and Cathy Staughton

WYNDHAM ART PRIZEWyndham Art Gallery, VIC5 Apr – 1 Jun 2017Artist: Georgia Szmerling (finalist)

COURTS OPEN DAYWilliam Cooper Justice Centre, VIC20 May 2017Artist: Alan Constable

WANGARATTA CONTEMPORARY TEXTILE AWARDWangaratta Art Gallery, VIC3 Jun – 6 Aug 2017Artist: Terry Williams (finalist)

VICTORIAN CRAFT AWARDSCraft and Collins Place, VIC3 Jun – 15 Jul 2017Artists: Alan Constable, Chris O’Brien and Terry Williams (finalists)

MUSEUM OF EVERYTHINGMuseum of Old and New Art, TAS10 Jun 2017 – 2 Apr 2018Artists: Alan Constable, Julian Martin and Terry Williams

FINUCANE & SMITH: THE RAPTUREfortyfivedownstairs, VIC29 Jun – 17 Jul 2017Artists: Robyn Doherty, Paul Hodges, Daniel Pace, Anthony Romagnano, Megan Sloan and Cathy Staughton

ACQUISITIONS Julian Martin 21 works on paper: Museum of Everything, GBR

Terry Williams soft sculpture: Wangaratta Art Gallery, VIC

Miles Howard-Wilks works on paper: City of Melbourne, VIC

CONSIGNMENTSFleisher/Ollman, USA (2013–)

Third Drawer Down, VIC (2013–)

DUTTON, USA (2017–)

Darren Knight, NSW (2017–)

Gallery of Everything, GBR (2017)

COLLECTOR’S CORNERClive Scott, General Manager, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins (2017)

Abi Crompton, Founder and Director, Third Drawer Down (2017)

LEASESDepartment of Health, VIC (2010–)

ARA Consultants, VIC (2011–)

Melbourne City Mission, VIC (2013–)

Back in Motion (2013–)

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (2015–)

Office of Public Prosecutions Victoria, VIC (2017–)

Australian Government Solicitor, VIC (2017–)

Collier Charitable Fund (2017–)

MUSEUM OF EVERYTHING: Terry Williams Fridge 2012, mixed media, 115 � 54 � 71 cm, Courtesy Museum of Everything (installation)

CLIMARTE: DISPARATE LANDS: Paul Hodges The Wave 2017, acrylic on canvas, 168 � 153 cm

CLIMARTE: DISPARATE LANDS: Cathy Staughton (installation)


GoldIan

Arts Project studio artist since 2008Featured at Spring 1883Solo show at Arts Project in 2017


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1. Cathy Staughton Luna Park, St Kilda Beach 2016 acrylic on canvas 170 � 200 cm

2. Chris O’Brien Not titled 2017 collagraph, A/P 21 � 29.5 cm

3. Anthony Romagnano Not titled 2016 pencil on paper 28 � 37 cm

4. Adrian Lazzaro Zombie 2016 gouache and pen on paper 38 � 28 cm

5. Robert Brown Not titled 2016 acrylic, ink, marker and pencil on canvas 170 � 200 cm

6. Miles Howard-Wilks The City of Melbourne 2017 acrylic on canvas 91 � 168 cm Currently on lease at Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Melbourne

7. Bobby Kyriakopoulos A Parade with Costumes 2017 inkjet print on Hahnemühle Bamboo edition 2/3 28 � 38 cm

8. Fiona Longhurst Not titled 2016wool thread and ink on cotton39 � 39 cm

9. Warren O’Brien Not titled 2016 acrylic and ink on canvas 200 � 100 cm


NgoJenny

Painter, digital artist & animatorArts Project studio artist since 2010Inspired by Japanese animé


STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017

Note 2017 / $ 2016 / $

Revenue from Continuing Operations

Government Funding:

Commonwealth grants 480,247.56 188,400.00

State grants 560,550.87 752,914.74

Fundraising:

Other grants 47,000.00 32,094.00

Sponsorship 10,000.00 10,000.00

Donations 154,149.29 174,015.23

Exhibition/artwork sales 294,015.64 167,612.31

Studio fees 118,670.29 110,545.26

Leasing of artworks 31,730.77 24,385.55

Membership fees 3,495.23 3,222.51

Other Income:

Interest received 13,157.74 22,036.76

Miscellaneous income 18,931.88 27,783.19

Total Income 3 1,731,949.27 1,513,009.55

Administration expenses 105,345.23 66,188.23

Advertising/public relations 38,702.21 36,481.46

Building and equipment 70,199.48 76,663.59

Commission on art sales 137,382.51 128,045.63

Depreciation 38,587.52 40,764.88

Employee expenses 4 1,147,884.15 1,008,818.47

Finance and interest 1,075.24 1,325.99

Gallery 43,784.59 50,427.96

Postage and telecommunications 15,604.93 12,719.08

Minor asset purchases 13,915.98 6,606.06

Studio 59,734.73 62,578.40

Total Expenses 1,672,216.57 1,490,619.75

Net surplus for the year/Total comprehensive income for the year 59,732.70 22,389.80

The statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income is to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.

Financial Statements


STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION


Note 2017 / $ 2016 / $

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents 5 206,730.59 207,218.18

Term Deposits 705,910.22 689,308.32

Trade and other receivables 6 174,469.65 46,314.73

Total current assets 1,087,110.46 942,841.23

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment 7 1,605,639.29 1,642,109.81

Total non-current assets 1,605,639.29 1,642,109.81

Total assets 2,692,749.75 2,584,951.04

Current Liabilities

Trade creditors and other payables 8 157,988.30 166,808.52

Provisions 9 101,757.71 69,899.71

Other liabilities 10 28,904.00 –

Total current liabilities 288,650.01 236,708.23

Non-current liabilities

Provisions 9 8,163.29 12,039.06

Total non-current liabilities 8,163.29 12,039.06

Total liabilities 296,813.30 248,747.29

Net Assets 2,395,936.45 2,336,203.75

FUNDS

Retained Funds 13 2,067,176.45 2,007,443.75

Bequest Reserve 13 328,760.00 328,760.00

Total Funds 2,395,936.45 2,336,203.75

The statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income is to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.


STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS


Note 2017 / $ 2016 / $

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Receipts from:

Government Grants 1,040,798.43 941,314.74

Sales of artwork 294,015.64 167,612.31

Interest Received 13,157.74 22,036.76

Memberships 3,495.23 3,222.51

Fund raising 211,149.29 216,109.23

Other operations 41,178.02 138,584.28

Cash payments to suppliers and employees (1,584,705.04) (1,409,831.46)

Net cash flows from operating activities 10 19,089.31 79,048.37

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Purchase of property, plant and equipment (2,975.00) (63,557.00)

Purchase of term deposits (16,601.90) (20,885.19)

Net cash used in investing activities (19,576.90) (84,442.19)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Net Increase (decrease) in cash held (487.59) -5,393.82

Cash at the beginning of the financial year 207,218.18 212,612.00

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 5 206,730.59 207,218.18

The statement of cash flows is to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.


NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Association InformationThe financial statements of the not-for-profit association, Arts Project Australia Inc., for the year ended 30 June 2017 were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the board on 16th October 2017.

Arts Project Australia Inc. is an incorporated association in Victoria, registered under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012.

2. Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies(A) Basis Of PreparationThe financial report is a general purpose financial report, which has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012, Australian Accounting Standards – reduced disclosure requirements, accounting interpretations and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board.

The association has adopted AASB 1053 Application of Tiers of Australian Accounting Standards and AASB 1012-2 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from Reduced Disclosure Requirements. The association is a not for profit entity which is not publicly accountable.

The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historic costs and does not take into account changing money values, or except where

specifically stated, current valuations of non-current assets. The financial report is presented in Australian dollars.

The association has not early adopted any other new standards or interpretations. The association has assessed that there will be no material impact on the adoption of accounting standards issued with effective adoption dates post financial year end.

The following material accounting policies, which are consistent with the previous period unless otherwise stated, have been adopted in the preparation of this financial report.

(B) Significant Accounting Judgements, Estimates and AssumptionsThe preparation of financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making the judgements. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUNDS


Note 2017 / $ 2016 / $

Statement of Changes in Funds

Opening retained results from operations 2,007,443.75 1,985,053.95

Amount transferred from capital reserve – –

Net surplus attributable to the association 59,732.70 22,389.80

Amount transferred to bequest reserve – –

Closing retained results 2,067,176.45 2,007,443.75

Bequest Reserve

Opening bequest reserve 328,760.00 328,760.00

Amount transferred to bequest reserve including accrued interest – –

Amount utilised from bequest reserve – –

Closing bequest reserve 328,760.00 328,760.00

Closing retained results and reserves 2,395,936.45 2,336,203.75

The statement of changes in funds is to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.


if the revision affects only the period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions are outlined in the notes below.

(C) Revenue RecognitionRevenue is measured at the fair value of consideration received or receivable. Revenue is recognised net of the amounts of goods and services tax (GST) payable to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

Government fundingThe association’s activities are supported by grants received from the federal and state governments. Grants received on the condition that specified services are delivered, or conditions are fulfilled, are considered reciprocal. Such grants are initially recognised as a liability and revenue is recognised as services are performed or conditions fulfilled. Revenue from non-reciprocal grants is recognised when the association obtains control of the funds.

The association has received a number of government grants during the year. Once the association has been notified of the successful outcome of a grant application, the terms and conditions of each grant are reviewed to determine whether the funds relate to a reciprocal grant (i.e. payment for services rendered) in which case it is accounted for under AASB 118 Revenue or a non-reciprocal grant in which case it is accounted for under AASB 1004 Contributions.

Revenue from fundraisingDonations are recognised as revenue when the association gains control, economic benefits are probable and the amount of the donation can be measured reliably.

Sale of goodsRevenue from sales of artworks is recognised at the point of sale where the control of the goods passes to the customer.

Interest IncomeInterest income is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the association and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. Interest income is recognised as it accrues using the effective interest rate method.

Fees from artistsFees charged for services provided to artists are recognised when services are provided.

(D) ExpenditureAll expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category.

(E) Cash and Cash EquivalentsCash and cash equivalents in the statement of financial position and for the purpose of the statement of cash flows comprises cash at bank, in hand and short-term deposits

with an original maturity of three months or less, less any outstanding bank overdrafts.

Bequest ReserveIn 2015 the Board created a bequest reserve to enable the separate identification of the balance of monies bequested to the association.

(F) Trade and Other ReceivablesTrade receivables, which comprise amounts owing from services provided to artists generally have 30 day terms, are recognised and carried at original invoice amount less an allowance for any uncollectable amounts. Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis with an allowance for doubtful debts made when there is objective evidence that the association will not be able to collect the debts. Uncollectable debts are written off when identified.

(G) Property, Plant and EquipmentThe depreciable amount of all fixed assets are depreciated over the useful lives of the assets to the association commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. Property, plant and equipment are depreciated over useful lives ranging from 5 to 7 years.

Land and buildings are independently revalued every 5 years. A commercial valuation was received during the 2016/17 financial year. The valuation amount has not been included in the financial statements at 30 June 2017. Refer to Note 7.

Plant and equipment and motor vehicles are carried at cost less, where applicable any accumulated depreciation and impairment loss.

Buildings are depreciated over their useful lives which has been assessed at 100 years.

ImpairmentThe carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment at each reporting date, with recoverable amount being estimated when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may be impaired. No impairment was required during 2016 and 2017.

(H) Trade Creditors and PayablesTrade payables and other payables represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the association before the end of the financial year that are unpaid. These amounts are usually settled within 30 days. The carrying amount of the creditors and payables is deemed to reflect fair value.

(I) Other Current LiabilitiesThe liability for deferred income is the unutilised amounts of grants received on the condition that specified services are delivered or conditions are fulfilled. The services are usually provided or the conditions are fulfilled with 12 months of the receipt of the grant.


2017 / $ 2016 / $

3. Revenue

Sale of goods 294,015.64 167,612.31

Government grants 1,040,798.43 941,314.74

Donations, gifts, sponsorships 211,149.29 216,109.23

Interest Income 13,157.74 22,036.76

Studio fees 118,670.29 110,545.26

Leasing of Artwork 31,730.77 24,385.55

Other 22,427.11 31,005.70

Total revenue 1,731,949.27 1,513,009.55

4. Employee Benefits Expense

Wages and salary 1,116,481.84 955,550.97

Workers compensation 9,932.50 9,563.09

Movement in employee benefits provision 21,469.81 43,704.41

Total employee benefits expense 1,147,884.15 1,008,818.47

NOTES Continued

(J) Employee BenefitsEmployee benefits comprise wages and salaries, annual, non-accumulating sick and long service leave and contributions to superannuation plans.

Liabilities for wages and salaries expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in other payables in respect of employees’ services up to the reporting date. All annual leave is expected to be settled in 12 months. These liabilities are measured at amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled and amounts settled 12 months from the end of the reporting period are discounted.

The liability for long service leave is recognised in the provision for employee benefits and is measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employee’s up to the reporting date. Consideration is given to anticipated future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and period of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields on national government bonds with terms to maturity that match as closely as possible, the estimated cash outflows. Associated on-costs have been provided in the provision.

The association pays contributions to certain accumulation superannuation plans. Contributions are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income when they are due. The association has no obligation to pay further contributions to these plans.

(K) TaxationIncome taxThe association is a charitable institution for the purposes of Australian taxation legislation and is therefore exempt from income tax. The association holds deductible gift recipient status.

Goods and Services TaxRevenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the ATO, in which case it is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of an asset or as part of an item of expense. Receivables and payables are recognised inclusive of GST.

Cash flow is included in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis. The GST component of cash flow arising from investing and financing activities that is recoverable or payable to the ATO is classified as operating cash flow.


2017 / $ 2016 / $

5. Cash and Cash Equivalents

Bank Accounts and Cash 206,730.59 207,218.18

Total cash and cash equivalents 206,730.59 207,218.18

Cash at bank and term deposits earn interest at market rates

6. Trade and Other Receivables

Prepayments 5,577.83 4,859.00

Trade debtors 212,243.16 42,665.73

Less provision for doubtful debts (43,351.34) (1,210.00)

Total trade and other receivables 174,469.65 46,314.73

7. Property, Plant and Equipment

Land – at cost 264,000.00 264,000.00

Building – at cost 1,317,660.19 1,314,685.19

Building – accumulated depreciation (51,973.84) (38,867.92)

Plant and Equipment – at cost 204,345.58 344,370.58

Plant and Equipment – accumulated depreciation (130,017.64) (243,703.04)

Motor Vehicle – at cost 21,430.64 21,430.64

Motor Vehicle – accumulated depreciation (21,430.64) (21,430.64)

Permanent Art Collection – at cost 1,625.00 1,625.00

Total property, plant and equipment 1,605,639.29 1,642,109.81

During the 2016/17 year, the Board commissioned an independent valuers report on the valuation of the freehold land and buildings held by the association. The valuation received, on a commercial operation basis was $3,000,000, compared with a current carrying value of $1,529,686.35. The Board resolved to note the valuation , but not to adopt or incorporate the valuation figure into the financial statements. The next valuation is scheduled for 30 June 2022.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has a caveat over the Association’s land and buildings. The caveat entitles DHS to receive 18.4% of the value of land and buildings if the Association were to wind up, become insolvent, sell the land and buildings, breach the deed with DHS, breach applicable legislation or use the property for a non-approved purpose.


Asset Reconciliation Land BuildingPlant &

Equipment Motor Vehicle

Opening balance 2015 264,000.00 1,288,923.19 63,341.11 1,428.39

Additions – – 63,557.00 –

Depreciation – (13,105.92) (26,230.57) (1,428.39)

Closing balance 2016 264,000.00 1,275,817.27 100,667.54 –

Opening balance 2016 264,000.00 1,275,817.27 100,667.54 –

Additions – 2,975.00 –

Depreciation – (13,105.92) (26,339.60) –

Closing balance 2017 264,000.00 1,265,686.35 74,327.94 –

2017 / $ 2016 / $

8. Trade Creditors and Payables

Unsecured:

Trade Creditors 36,740.57 12,354.09

GST Payable 25,684.28 21,186.26

PAYG Payable 32,123.64 23,776.50

Accruals 1,349.30 40,888.76

Annual leave provision 62,090.51 68,602.93

Total trade creditors and payables 157,988.30 166,808.54

9. Provisions

Long Service Leave – Current 101,757.71 69,899.71

Long Service Leave – Non current 8,163.29 12,039.06

Total Provisions 109,921.00 81,938.77

10. Cash Flow Information

Operating Result 59,732.70 22,389.80

Cash Flows excluded from operating results attributable to operating activities

Non-cash flows in operating result

Depreciation 38,587.52 40,764.88

NOTES Continued


2017 / $ 2016 / $

10. Cash Flow Information (continued)

Changes in assets and liabilities

(Increase)/Decrease in trade debtors and other current assets (128,154.92) (24,129.72)

Increase/(Decrease) in trade creditors and other payables 20,941.78 7,973.70

Increase/(Decrease) in provisions 27,982.23 32,049.71

Net cash flows from operations 19,089.31 79,048.37

11. Details Of Reserves

Retained EarningsRetained earnings represents the funds of the association that are not designated for particular purposes.Bequest ReserveIn 2015 the Board created a bequest reserve to enable the separate identification and disclosure of the balance of monies bequested to the association.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS’ DECLARATION

12. Key Management Personnel

Compensation for key management personnel

Short term employee benefits 396,231.22 346,195.25

Post employment benefits 11,736.64 32,888.49

Total employee benefits 407,967.86 379,083.74

We, Bronwyn Johnson and Frank Warner, being members of the Committee of Arts Project Australia Incorporated, certify that:

The statements attached to this certificate give a true and fair view of the financial position of Arts Project Australia Incorporated during and at the end of the financial year of the association ending on 30th June 2017.

Bronwyn JohnsonPRESIDENT

Frank WarnerTREASURER

Dated this 16th day of October 2017

NOTES Continued


INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ARTS PROJECT AUSTRALIA


GOVERNMENT

Department of Health and Human Services

Australian Government Department of Social Services

Creative VictoriaCouncil of Adult

Community & Further Education

City of Darebin

PHILANTHROPIC

Crown Resorts Foundation

ME BankInner North Community

FoundationPacker Family

FoundationThe Amelia Eliza

Holland TrustThe Calvert-Jones

FoundationThe Bob Jenyns EndowmentThe Kimberley FoundationThe Estate of the

Late Beverley BrownEndowmentThe Slome-Topol Family

Charitable TrustGandel PhilanthropyThe Limb Family Foundation

CORPORATE

Nordia FoundationRefresh HospitalityARA Consultants LimitedKennardsLeonard JoelMerricoteThird Drawer DownZerella InvestmentsDodd Hotels Pty Ltd T/A

Keilor HotelLasting Investments Pty Ltd

Sundowner Caravan & Cabin Park

Art Guide AustraliaDelatite Wines

BUILDING DONORS

Brockhoff FoundationCommunity Support FundDame Elisabeth MurdochHugh D Williamson

FoundationIan Potter FoundationJohn T Reid Charitable

TrustsLeda ConstructionsMyer FoundationRobinson ArchitectsWilliam Buckland

Foundation

DINING WITH ART SPONSORS/DONORS

Rob & Bronwyn Kabboord, Merricote

Liz Cox, monoprintAbi Crompton,

Third Drawer Down—AesopArt GuideCrown MetropolDelatite WineryEckersley’sFowlers FlowersFinucane & SmithMelbourne Theatre

CompanyNational Gallery of VictoriaSofitel Melbourne on Collins—Barbara Ajzenberg—Chris MasonDionne CanzanoJulian MartinPatrick FrancisTerry Williams

INDIVIDUAL DONORS

Nicholas AdamovichBerris AitkenBarbara AjzenbergVictoria AllisonSarah BabisterNicole BarnesKim M BarterGreg BatemanBronwyn Johnson

& David BattenJan BattenJoe BenshemeshClarie BerryJulie BlyfieldJane BoldingBonney BombachRosemary BrennanAllen BrentJohn Allen BrentMargaret BullenKelly BusfieldAndrea CanzanoShara CanzanoMargaret CarrollTrish CarrollAllan CarsonSimon CaskeySothy CheaAntonietta CicconeTheresa CoombeGerry CostiganSusan CowdenMichael CowenJane CrappsleyKaye CussenDenise DamianosHelen deCieriMyra & Zev DegenElyse deValleAndi DiamondDerryn DohertyTim DolanJane DoyleRobyn DrakeRobyn DurhamKaren Dymke

Bruce EastonCatherine EastonNick EdwardsRene & John EisnerLeigh EllwoodRami EltchelebiChristine EncelPeter FayDr Isaac & Judy FeldmanTori FergusonMaggie FinchAndrew Felix FirestoneAustralian GalleriesAgatha GaravelasJessica GarvinSean GaskellJessamy GeeTimothy GerrardLisa GiraultSarah GiraultDanny GocsLinda & David GoldDiana GoldenfeinMargot GorskiCaryn GranekVictor GrissDennis HandrinosColleen HarrisEd HartleyRoger HeslopRose HiscockDamien HodgkinsonJudy HoldingJacqueline Hollis-SandoJosh HonigPeter HosfordAlison HuntLivia JacksonAnita JawryLinda JohnsonMerv KeehnAdam KemptonRobin KentleyGabrielle KhazamWendy KozicaAnnika KristensenAurora Lazzaro

to the following donors for their generous support in 2016/17

Thank you


Nigel LeivenzonLinton LethleanRosie LewMaggie Miles & Gary LinesEvan LowensteinBhishminder LutherrCarol MacSporranRita MantellRebecca McCormickTina McDonaldGraham MeadowcroftVivien MillaneTraudl MoonDebra MorganStephen & Robyn MorrisStephen MorrisJoanne MurrayHelene NicolIan & Chris O’BrienSimon O’BrienEllen O’HehirSassy ParkMichael PearceJoe PellegrinoPiers PettitCathrin PlunkettLeah PodestaSue RattrayRichard ReedRalph RenardKate RichardsonJo RoachJoanna RoachNita Mary RoddisSue RoffKay RonecNorman RosenblattJ.Beth RosmanAnita RussellJenny SchwarzMichael SchwarzSilvana ScibiliaClive ScottHeather ScovellHelen SealesAdrian ShavitskyRegan Shepherd

Tamara SilverAssa SinghLynne Farrell & Greg SmithGary Singer

& Geoffrey SmithBeverley StaughtonElly SteinlaufDulcie StoneAnne StonehouseMitchell SwanniMatthew SwannieTerry SwinglerSteve & Sue TerkelVicki ThomasRaymond TriggsNeil TwistHayley Van HandleyMark VeitchFrank WarnerBetty WassertheilPaul WhalenAndrea (Mitty) WilliamsMary Paula WilliamsonAndrew WilsonDennis WilsonLesley WolfAdina & Ian WoltersFrancis ZemljakGadi Zohar

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