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Melbourne Now Exhibition : Nov 2013-March 2014
Patrick Francis began exhibiting at Arts Project Australia in 2009 when he was eighteen years old. In 2012 he was awarded the Art & Australia Credit Suisse Private Banking Contemporary Art Award. Primarily working in acrylic on paper and preferring a bold colour palette, Francis works primarily in the genres of portraiture and still life. His subjects include iconic figures such as Marilyn Monroe and Ned Kelly as well as scenes from popular culture and the everyday.
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Patrick Francis began exhibiting at Arts Project Australia in 2009 when he was eighteen years old. In 2012 he was awarded the Art & Australia Credit Suisse Private Banking Contemporary Art Award. Primarily working in acrylic on paper and preferring a bold colour palette, Francis works primarily in the genres of portraiture and still life. His subjects include iconic figures such as Marilyn Monroe and Ned Kelly as well as scenes from popular culture and the everyday.
http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/melbournenow/projects/543
http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/melbournenow/artists/francis
http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/melbournenow/explore-projects-ngva?result_630988_result_page=3
http://moonee-valley-leader.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/help-needed-to-get-the-ball-rolling/
Let's Get The Ball Rolling For The West -
2 Oct 12 @ 09:15AM by Linh Ly
News article in the Moonee Valley Leader. http://leader.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx
ESSENDON’S Patrick Francis is hoping to bowl over Cairns with his skills. The 20-year-old said he was thrilled to be representing Special Olympics Victoria’s Melbourne West team at the Trans Tasman Tournament next month.
‘‘It is a great opportunity to meet new people and learn new skills,’’ Mr Francis said.
He started bowling about three years ago.
‘‘I enjoy it immensely so have been playing regularly since then,’’ Mr Francis said.
He has bowled at regional and state competitions across Victoria and recently won two gold medals at the Special Olympic’s state tenpin bowling tournament in Narre Warren.
Mr Francis said he enjoyed playing with a team, learning new skills, improving his game and competing at events.
He is also completing a visual arts course at the Arts Project Australia in Northcote and was a featured artist at the Melbourne Art Fair.
The Special Olympics’ Trans Tasman Tournament will run from October 8-11.
The Melbourne West team is seeking donations to help send athletes.
Let's Get The Ball Rolling For The West -
2 Oct 12 @ 09:15AM by Linh Ly
News article in the Moonee Valley Leader. http://leader.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx
ESSENDON’S Patrick Francis is hoping to bowl over Cairns with his skills. The 20-year-old said he was thrilled to be representing Special Olympics Victoria’s Melbourne West team at the Trans Tasman Tournament next month.
‘‘It is a great opportunity to meet new people and learn new skills,’’ Mr Francis said.
He started bowling about three years ago.
‘‘I enjoy it immensely so have been playing regularly since then,’’ Mr Francis said.
He has bowled at regional and state competitions across Victoria and recently won two gold medals at the Special Olympic’s state tenpin bowling tournament in Narre Warren.
Mr Francis said he enjoyed playing with a team, learning new skills, improving his game and competing at events.
He is also completing a visual arts course at the Arts Project Australia in Northcote and was a featured artist at the Melbourne Art Fair.
The Special Olympics’ Trans Tasman Tournament will run from October 8-11.
The Melbourne West team is seeking donations to help send athletes.
Arts Project Australia’s Annual Gala Exhibition will feature a broad survey of artwork produced in 2013 by 110 artists currently participating in the studio program. The Gala celebrates the achievements of our artists and acknowledges their unique contribution to contemporary art.
Arts Project Australia, 24 High Street Northcote VIC 3070
Exhibition opening Sat 30 Nov from 3-5pm
Exhibition dates Sat 30 Nov to Sat 14 Dec 2013
Gallery hours Mon to Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm
Patrick Francis - Owl 2013, acrylic on paper, 50 x 70 cm
Arts Project Australia, 24 High Street Northcote VIC 3070
Exhibition opening Sat 30 Nov from 3-5pm
Exhibition dates Sat 30 Nov to Sat 14 Dec 2013
Gallery hours Mon to Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm
Patrick Francis - Owl 2013, acrylic on paper, 50 x 70 cm
Arts Project Australia - eNews Sept 2013 - 19/09/2013
http://artsproject.etools.com.au/2013-Studio-News-September.html
What's on the wall?
Studio Wall Featured Artist : Patrick Francis - Cheerful 2013, acrylic on paper, 70 x 50 cms
http://artsproject.etools.com.au/2013-Studio-News-September.html
What's on the wall?
Studio Wall Featured Artist : Patrick Francis - Cheerful 2013, acrylic on paper, 70 x 50 cms
Exit, pursued by a Bear
24 May - 1 June 2013, Sheffer Gallery, Sydney
http://artsproject.etools.com.au/2013-May-eNews.html
Arts Project Australia - May eNews 30/05/2013
http://artsproject.etools.com.au/April-eNews-2013.html 19/04/2013
Exit, pursued by a bear features work by Arts Project Australia artist Patrick Francis alongside works by Stephen Freiberg, Frank Nowlan, Marc Etherington, Linda Brescia, Miguel, Miriam Kydd and Jeffrey Young.
Closing show party 1 June from 2-4pm; Curated by Peter Fay
http://www.sheffergallery.com/exhibitions/exit/index.html
Patrick Francis - Police Trooper 2012, acrylic on paper, 70 x 50 cm
24 May - 1 June 2013, Sheffer Gallery, Sydney
http://artsproject.etools.com.au/2013-May-eNews.html
Arts Project Australia - May eNews 30/05/2013
http://artsproject.etools.com.au/April-eNews-2013.html 19/04/2013
Exit, pursued by a bear features work by Arts Project Australia artist Patrick Francis alongside works by Stephen Freiberg, Frank Nowlan, Marc Etherington, Linda Brescia, Miguel, Miriam Kydd and Jeffrey Young.
Closing show party 1 June from 2-4pm; Curated by Peter Fay
http://www.sheffergallery.com/exhibitions/exit/index.html
Patrick Francis - Police Trooper 2012, acrylic on paper, 70 x 50 cm
At the Table 16 March 2013 - 16 April 2013
Venue: Arts Project Australia
Opening: 16 March 2013, from 3-5pm
http://www.artsproject.org.au/event/table
Patrick Francis - Watermelon 2010
At the Table is a group exhibition that explores the theme of food in its many facets in the work of Arts Project Australia’s artists.
Food is not just something that feeds us and keeps us alive – perhaps because of its everyday nature, it is often overlooked as a vital part of our identity, our culture or our history. Even 75 years ago, George Orwell pointed out: “I think it could plausibly be argued that changes of diet are more important than changes of dynasty or even of religion... Yet it is curious how seldom the all-importance of food is recognized. You see statues everywhere to politicians, poets, bishops, but none to cooks or bacon-curers or market-gardeners.”
Through painting, drawing, ceramics, mixed media, printmaking and digital art, At the Table explores the continuing, evolving relationship between food and artist.
Venue: Arts Project Australia
Opening: 16 March 2013, from 3-5pm
http://www.artsproject.org.au/event/table
Patrick Francis - Watermelon 2010
At the Table is a group exhibition that explores the theme of food in its many facets in the work of Arts Project Australia’s artists.
Food is not just something that feeds us and keeps us alive – perhaps because of its everyday nature, it is often overlooked as a vital part of our identity, our culture or our history. Even 75 years ago, George Orwell pointed out: “I think it could plausibly be argued that changes of diet are more important than changes of dynasty or even of religion... Yet it is curious how seldom the all-importance of food is recognized. You see statues everywhere to politicians, poets, bishops, but none to cooks or bacon-curers or market-gardeners.”
Through painting, drawing, ceramics, mixed media, printmaking and digital art, At the Table explores the continuing, evolving relationship between food and artist.
Classic Albums 15 Mar - 5 Apr, 2013 Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns
http://artsproject.etools.com.au/March-eNews-2013.html 08/03/13
Classic Albums a stunning exhibition previously displayed at Arts Project Australia Gallery will be on display at the Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns, Queensland. This exhibition is a visually inventive and colourful reinterpretation of 'album artwork' from Arts Project artists offering nostalgia with a contemporary twist. Classic Albums features artwork deriving from albums spanning over 60 years including Elvis, the Beatles and Roy Orbison to Kylie and Madonna, Nirvana and The Cramps are some of the album covers on display. Some work is based on a keen interest in the music and some directly inspired from the cover artwork. This exhibition includes etchings, linocuts and paintings.
Patrick Francis - Henry's Dream 2010, acrylic on paper, 50 x 50 cm
http://artsproject.etools.com.au/March-eNews-2013.html 08/03/13
Classic Albums a stunning exhibition previously displayed at Arts Project Australia Gallery will be on display at the Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns, Queensland. This exhibition is a visually inventive and colourful reinterpretation of 'album artwork' from Arts Project artists offering nostalgia with a contemporary twist. Classic Albums features artwork deriving from albums spanning over 60 years including Elvis, the Beatles and Roy Orbison to Kylie and Madonna, Nirvana and The Cramps are some of the album covers on display. Some work is based on a keen interest in the music and some directly inspired from the cover artwork. This exhibition includes etchings, linocuts and paintings.
Patrick Francis - Henry's Dream 2010, acrylic on paper, 50 x 50 cm
Congratulations to our athletic artists!
Arts Project Australia - eNews Dec 2012 13/12/12
http://artsproject.etools.com.au/December2012Studioe-news.html
Patrick Francis - Golf 2011, acrylic on paper, 70 x 50 cm
The Special Olympics is a World-wide event which encourages people with an intellectual disability to reach their personal best in sport and competition. In October this year, the Olympics held hundreds of sporting and athletic events across Australia. Arts Project artists participated in events and competitions and were successful in winning medals and prizes in their respective events.
Congratulations to Fiona Taylor who was awarded medals for gymnastics and tennis, Lisa Reid was awarded for swimming,
Patrick Francis won awards for athletics, swimming and bowling, Adrian Salvatore won medals for athletics and Miles Howard-Wilks for athletics.
Arts Project Australia - eNews Dec 2012 13/12/12
http://artsproject.etools.com.au/December2012Studioe-news.html
Patrick Francis - Golf 2011, acrylic on paper, 70 x 50 cm
The Special Olympics is a World-wide event which encourages people with an intellectual disability to reach their personal best in sport and competition. In October this year, the Olympics held hundreds of sporting and athletic events across Australia. Arts Project artists participated in events and competitions and were successful in winning medals and prizes in their respective events.
Congratulations to Fiona Taylor who was awarded medals for gymnastics and tennis, Lisa Reid was awarded for swimming,
Patrick Francis won awards for athletics, swimming and bowling, Adrian Salvatore won medals for athletics and Miles Howard-Wilks for athletics.
Art & Australia Collection 2003 - 2013
8 Dec 2012 - 17 Feb 2013 - Newcastle Art Gallery
Arts Project Australia - Nov eNews 2012 - 29/11/12
Two stunning artworks by Patrick Francis which are part of Art & Australia´s collection will be shown in an exhibition in partnership with Newcastle Art Gallery, Art & Australia Collection 2003 -2013. The exhibition will tour nationally in 2013 -2014.
Patrick Francis - Bonaparte 2012, acrylic on paper, 70 x 50 cm
8 Dec 2012 - 17 Feb 2013 - Newcastle Art Gallery
Arts Project Australia - Nov eNews 2012 - 29/11/12
Two stunning artworks by Patrick Francis which are part of Art & Australia´s collection will be shown in an exhibition in partnership with Newcastle Art Gallery, Art & Australia Collection 2003 -2013. The exhibition will tour nationally in 2013 -2014.
Patrick Francis - Bonaparte 2012, acrylic on paper, 70 x 50 cm
1 Dec 2012 - 21 Jan 2013 - Arts Project Australia
Opening: 1 December 2012, from 3-5pm
http://artsproject.etools.com.au/AnnualGala12.html
Arts Project Australia’s Annual Gala Exhibition will feature a broad survey of artwork by more than 100 artists currently participating in the studio program. The Gala celebrates the achievements of our artists and acknowledges their unique contribution to contemporary art.
Patrick Francis - Baldassare 2011, acrylic on paper, 70 x 50 cm
http://www.artsproject.org.au/event/annual-gala-exhibition-1
Opening: 1 December 2012, from 3-5pm
http://artsproject.etools.com.au/AnnualGala12.html
Arts Project Australia’s Annual Gala Exhibition will feature a broad survey of artwork by more than 100 artists currently participating in the studio program. The Gala celebrates the achievements of our artists and acknowledges their unique contribution to contemporary art.
Patrick Francis - Baldassare 2011, acrylic on paper, 70 x 50 cm
http://www.artsproject.org.au/event/annual-gala-exhibition-1
Arts Project Australia - Sep eNews 2012 29/08/12
http://artsproject.etools.com.au/enewsSept2012.html
Open Stockroom - An opportunity to view artwork from Melbourne Art Fair Saturday 1 September 2012 from 10am - 5pm
We will host a very special open stockroom this coming Saturday 1 September (10am - 5pm) featuring artworks selected from Melbourne Art Fair 2012 currently available to purchase. If you were unable to make it to the Melbourne Art Fair or would like a second look at this wonderful selection this is your perfect opportunity! Both framed and unframed artworks are ready to purchase on the spot and take with you. Featuring work by Patrick Francis & Alan Constable.
Patrick Francis - Mae West 2011, acrylic on paper, 70 x 50 cm
http://artsproject.etools.com.au/enewsSept2012.html
Open Stockroom - An opportunity to view artwork from Melbourne Art Fair Saturday 1 September 2012 from 10am - 5pm
We will host a very special open stockroom this coming Saturday 1 September (10am - 5pm) featuring artworks selected from Melbourne Art Fair 2012 currently available to purchase. If you were unable to make it to the Melbourne Art Fair or would like a second look at this wonderful selection this is your perfect opportunity! Both framed and unframed artworks are ready to purchase on the spot and take with you. Featuring work by Patrick Francis & Alan Constable.
Patrick Francis - Mae West 2011, acrylic on paper, 70 x 50 cm
See books for sale at :
http://www.amazon.com/Bird-Tales-Lesley-Francis/dp/1481058193
http://www.amazon.com/Athlete-Artist-Lesley-P-Francis/dp/1478191406
http://www.amazon.com/Absolutely-Awetistic-Arts-Lesley-Francis/dp/1478211776
http://www.amazon.com/Arts-Project-Adventures-Lesley-Francis/dp/1482644673
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Paintings-Volume-Lesley-Francis/dp/1478108436
See artwork for sale at :
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Email : [email protected]
http://www.amazon.com/Bird-Tales-Lesley-Francis/dp/1481058193
http://www.amazon.com/Athlete-Artist-Lesley-P-Francis/dp/1478191406
http://www.amazon.com/Absolutely-Awetistic-Arts-Lesley-Francis/dp/1478211776
http://www.amazon.com/Arts-Project-Adventures-Lesley-Francis/dp/1482644673
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Paintings-Volume-Lesley-Francis/dp/1478108436
See artwork for sale at :
http://absolutelyawetisticards.weebly.com/55x80cm-paper.html
http://absolutelyawetisticards.weebly.com/35x50cm-paper.html
http://absolutelyawetisticards.weebly.com/40x40cm-canvas.html
http://absolutelyawetisticards.weebly.com/60x60cm-canvas.html
http://absolutelyawetisticards.weebly.com/60x90cm-canvas.html
http://absolutelyawetisticards.weebly.com/80x80cm-canvas.html
Email : [email protected]
- Bird Tales - CreateSpace https://www.createspace.com/4066139
Mar 15, 2013 - "Two stunning artworks by Patrick Francis which are part of the Art & Australia ... 12 Dec 10 @ 08:00am Baria Bol - Moonee Valley Leader - Absolutely Awetistic Arts - CreateSpace https://www.createspace.com/3932151
Mar 13, 2013 - A Special Exhibition 23 Nov 2009 - Moonee Valley Leader Pg 19 : Art | Andre Awadalla ESSENDON'S Patrick Francis is one of 80 artists who ... - Grants for our young leaders - TRY Australia try.org.au/sites/default/files/.../MV%2520LEADER%2520Kitchen.pdf
Mar 14, 2011 - Moonee Valley Leader March 14, 2011. 23. ED: MV. PUB: ... opened with the Moonee Valley. Foundation ... Humphries and Patrick Francis. - The Weekly Review ...www.theweeklyreviewmooneevalley.com.au/.../yvonne-kernan-is-moonee-... Oct 14, 2013 - Moonee Valley news, sport and lifestyle | The Weekly Review ... Peter Gilbertson and brother and sister team Patrick Francis and Lesley Steff.
- https://www.facebook.com/MooneeValleyLeader/posts/541890892557761 - Moonee Valley Leader/Facebook
- February - March 2011 (pdf, 5MB) - Moonee Valley City Council www.mvcc.vic.gov.au/.../Valley%20View/1726MVCC%20ValleyView%...
is simple, with clients filling in a weekly order form and returning it to their delivery .....program began; Erin Young in August and Patrick Francis in. December. - Spirited citizens receive praise - Moonee Valley City Council www.mvcc.vic.gov.au/.../2013%20Spirit%20of%20Moonee%20Valley%...
Oct 14, 2013 - Moonee Valley City Council held the fourteenth annual Spirit of Moonee Valley ... Sue Armstrong; Haida Komba; Samantha Lehmann; Patrick Francis and Lesley ... Letitia Duncan, Media and Communications Team Leader - http://books.google.com.au/books/about/Bird_Tales.html?id=H4c6mgEACAAJ&redir_esc=y Bird Tales is a compilation of acrylic paintings on birds by outstanding Australian athlete & artist, Patrick Francis, who won the Art & Australia / Credit Suisse Bank Contemporary Art Award 2012-13 besides exhibiting at the National Gallery of Victoria's 150th Anniversary in 2011, Polyphonics Exhibition in Bangkok - Nov 2011, several exhibitions in India, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur & Bangkok. He has also exhibited numerous paintings in Australia at Arts Project Australia (APA),
- http://books.google.com.au/books/about/Absolutely_Awetistic_Arts.html?id=4Wx0mgEACAAJ&redir_esc=y
- https://www.statetrustees.com.au/connected/identical-twins-/vote
- http://books.google.com.au/books/about/My_Arts_Project_Adventures.html?id=fmlGmgEACAAJ&redir_esc=y - My Arts Project Adventures - This book is dedicated to the wonderful staff at Arts Project Australia (APA) who have been instrumental in assisting Patrick (a special needs artist & athlete) achieve his goals & ambitions. They have constantly encouraged him to fulfil his potential & provided him with every opportunity to showcase his talents on the national & international stage. Book Review : What better way to learn about the sensational achievements of a young, ambitious, high-achieving special needs lad than through this colourful, detailed insight into Patrick Francis' magical artwork in this special edition. The 'acrylic on paper' paintings are quirky, unusual and immensely appealing with the well-written poem and news article, a delight to read. For those who are art collectors, this is a must-have along with Patrick's original paintings. For others who may not be able to afford his exceptional paintings, this book is a wonderful keepsake at a very reasonable price. I give it 5 stars.
- http://books.google.com.au/books/about/Athlete_and_Artist.html?id=mzN2MAEACAAJ&redir_esc=y - Athlete & Artist - This book is dedicated to my exceptional brother who beats the odds everyday by always aiming for perfection, never letting autism or an intellectual disability disrupt the quality of his life or destroy his lofty goals & aspirations.Patrick excels at visual arts & sports, pushing the boundaries regularly with a highly competitive yet generous spirit, epitomising the Special Olympics creed of : Let me win, & if I cannot win, Let me be brave in the attempt.This volume comprises a selection of his paintings which I have interpreted as sonnets, alongwith poems on autism & Patrick's heroic fight to conquer this disabling developmental disorder.
- http://www.amaze.org.au/uploads/2013/12/Melb-Now-Inv.pdf - Melbourne Now Invitation
- http://www.mooneevalleyfoundation.org.au/?page_id=2 - Moonee Valley Foundation Encouragement Award
- http://indazones30.wix.com/patrick-francis
Cached newspaper files available here:
- Essendon teen bowls 'em over - Melton Leader - Where I Live moonee-valley-leader.whereilive.com.au/.../essendon-teen-bowls-em-ove... Nov 24, 2010 - ESSENDON teenager Patrick Francis has bowled over his rivals to win two ... has been a favourite son of the Moonee Valley community with a ...
- Essendon swimmer claims three state medals ... - Melton Leader moonee-valley-leader.whereilive.com.au/.../essendon-swimmer-claims-th...
Jul 15, 2010 - ESSENDON teenager Patrick Francis has taken like a duck to water winning three medals in the State Summer Games. - Essendon teen paintings on show - Melton Leader - Where I Live moonee-valley-leader.whereilive.com.au/.../essendon-teen-paintings-on-s...
Dec 12, 2010 - PATRICK Francis has added "artist" to his long list of impressive achievements. - Local Sporting Champion - Your News - Moonee Valley Leader moonee-valley-leader.whereilive.com.au/your.../local-sporting-champio...
May 24, 2010 - Patrick Francis, a Special Olympics Triathlete, proudly received his certificate and $500 award at Bill Shorten's office in Moonee Ponds. - MISSION POSSIBLE..... - Your News - Moonee Valley Leader moonee-valley-leader.whereilive.com.au/your-news/.../mission-possible/
Sep 3, 2010 - Essendon's Patrick Francis is a young man on a mission – to prove to the world that obstacles are...