Who We Are
Electrofringe is not-for-profit community based experimental electronic arts and culture organisation dedicated to presentation, skills development and artistic exchange with a special emphasis on early career opportunities and accessibility.
Electrofringe focuses on uncovering emergent art forms and DIY culture with an emphasis on encouraging interaction between emerging and established artists.
Program activities include performances, artist and project presentations, exhibitions, workshops, panel discussions, exhibitions, screenings and public interventions.
Electrofringe is managed by a small volunteer Board of Directors and relies on the input and support of the electronic arts community.
History
Electrofringe has been presenting festivals and programs since 1997 and in 2012 we will be celebrating our 15th birthday. From 2001 to 2011, the Electrofringe Festival has been presented annually in Newcastle, NSW as part of a group of festivals which come together under the banner of This is Not Art (TINA).
Electrofringe presents events that include exhibitions, film screenings or workshops throughout the year. These events are presented nationally and internationally and are often free of charge for artists and the general public.
Examples of our year-round program activities include:
- Electrofringe in Townville 2011 – An electronic arts exhibition of cutting edge Australian artists curated by Electrofringe and the School of Creative Arts in partnership with eMerge Media Space, School of Creative Arts, James Cook University, and Cereal Box (Renew Townsville).
- Best of Electrofringe Showcase at Campbelltown Arts Centre, 2010 – Performances from artists from the 2010 Electrofringe program.
- Cellsbutton #3 Festival, Yoyakarta, Indonesia 2009 – Artistic Director represented Electrofringe at the festival presenting a talk. A screening of works from Electrofringe was also shown.
- Elektra Festival, Montreal 2008 – Artistic Director represented Electrofringe at the festival presenting a seminar.
- Sydney 2007 – A workshop with international artists Troika Ranch Dance Theatre, New York was offered to local artists. Artists also travelled from Newcastle, Adelaide and Melbourne to attend. The workshop was on the use of interactive audio-visual software in live installations and performances.
- Japan Media Arts Festival 2007 – Artistic Director represented Electrofringe at the festival presenting a talk. A film screening of works from Electrofringe was shown for a month at the festival exhibition.
As an auspiced organisation, Electrofringe has received grants from:
- Australia Council for the Arts, Visual Arts Board, Music Board, New Media Arts Board and Inter Arts Office
- Australian Film Commission
- New South Wales Film and Television Office
- Department of Communication and Information Technology and the Arts, Visions Australia Fund.
As an independent company Electrofringe has received several grants for artistic activities, most recently from the following bodies:
- Australia Council for the Arts, Visual Arts Board
- Australia Council for the Arts, Music Board
- Screen NSW (previously the NSW Film and Television Office)
- Arts NSW
- Townsville City Council
To date, past Directors and Artistic Co-Producers of Electrofringe have included Nick Rittar, Sean Healy, Joni Taylor, Shannon O’Neill, Gail Priest, Vicky Clare, Wade Marynowsky, Sumugan Sivanesan, Cat Jones, Ben Byrne, Alex White, Melissa Delaney, Elmar Trefz, Matthew Gingold, Somaya Langley, Daniel Green and Estee Wah.
Electrofringe’s current Artistic Co-Producers are Cara-Ann Simpson and Roslyn Helper.
Past Festivals
This Is Not Art (TINA) Festival has been dedicated to exploration of experimental and emerging arts media and concepts, providing a platform for innovative and passionate culture makers to conceive, collaborate and critique. Held annually over the October long weekend in Newcastle, the Festival presents a diverse program of over 200 events. Electrofringe has played an active role in presenting the Electrofringe Festival as part of TINA. Links to some of our past Festivals can be found below.
2010 Electrofringe Festival
2009 Electrofringe Festival
2008 Electrofringe Festival
Board of Directors
Electrofringe Ltd is governed by a Board of Directors:
Nari Clarke – Director
Janine Lapworth – Director
Roslyn Helper – Artistic Co-Producer
Cara-Ann Simpson – Artistic Co-Producer
Supporters
Electrofringe gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts advisory body and by the NSW Government through artsNSW.
Electrofringe Ltd
Electrofringe incorporated as a not-for-profit Australian public company limited by guarantee in 2008.
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