Exhibitions & Events
All Board of Studies Exhibition showcases and ARTEXPRESS
These exhibitions are presented jointly by the Board of Studies NSW and the Department of Education and Training.
ARTEXPRESS
ARTEXPRESS is an annual exhibition of artworks created by students from government and non-government schools for the Higher School Certificate Examination in Visual Arts. The works demonstrate exceptional quality across a broad range of subject matter, approaches, styles and media including painting, photography, drawing, graphics, sculpture, wearables, ceramics, design, film and video, computer generated works and collection of works.
ARTEXPRESS gallery guides
ARTEXPRESS Gallery guides are available on the ARTEXPRESS website.
The guides include space for student notes.
ARTEXPRESS 2009 Exhibition Dates
Regional Tour dates and venues
- Port Macquarie Hastings Regional Gallery
- 28 September–15 November 2009
ARTEXPRESS 2010 Exhibition Dates
Metropolitan dates and venues
- The Rocks
- 1 February–28 March 2010
- Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Arts Centre, Gymea
- 5 February–21 March 2010
- Art Gallery of NSW
- 20 February–9 May 2010
- Sydney Olympic Park Authority
- 2 March–25 April 2010
Regional Tour dates and venues
- Albury Regional Art Gallery
- 12 March - 2 May 2010
- Wollongong City Gallery
- 1 May–30 May 2010
- Newcastle Region Art Gallery
- 15 May–1 August 2010
- Tamworth Regional Gallery
- 29 April - 31 May 2010
- Griffith Regional Art Gallery
- 5 August - 5 September 2010
- Taree/Manning Regional Art Gallery
- 15 October - 28 November 2010
2008 ARTEXPRESS Gallery guide
Purchase
ARTEXPRESS products at BOS Shop Online
Callback
Callback is the showcase of exemplary performances and compositions by Higher School Centre students of Dance. Performances of Callback have provided valuable demonstrations of HSC standards to students and teachers of Dance since 1993. This is a great opportunity for students who are currently studying HSC Dance and for students contemplating undertaking this course of study to see some outstanding performances.
General (non-booking) enquiries: (02) 8512 1178
Nomination information
Nomination information to schools: Sent week beginning 28 September 2009
Closing date for submissions: Friday 20 November 2009
What you will need to send:
- a completed nomination form
- a playable DVD recording of each nominated performance, labelled with school name, student number and performance title
- a separate recording for each nomination if more than one piece of a student’s work is nominated
- a separate DVD for each nominated student’s work.
Send completed forms and DVDS to:
Ms Sue Rix
Dance Coordinator
The Arts Unit
Department of Education and Training
Locked Bag 3003
Summer Hill NSW 2130
Final selection: Selected students will be advised mid December 2009
DesignTECH
DesignTECH is an exhibition of outstanding Major Design projects from Higher School Certificate Design and Technology students.
2010 Dates
- Powerhouse Museum
- Opens 26 December 2009
- Closes 18 April 2010
Nomination information
Letters have been sent to all nominated studenst and thier schools. Nominated students must login to the Students Online website to submit an online nomination form and images of their Major Design Project.
Send copies of multimedia or website projects (if applicable) via Express Post to:
Maureen Stevens
Events Coordinator
Office of the Board of Studies NSW
GPO Box 5300
Sydney NSW 2001
Final selection: Selected students will be notified from Wednesday 25 November 2009
DesignTECH Seminar Dates 2010
Details for the 2010 DesignTECH seminars are currently unavailable. Discussions are continuing with the Powerhouse Museum. We anticipate holding the Year 11 and Year 12 seminars in the first two weeks of March 2010.
Please check back to this page for updates, however if you would like to register your interest in the seminars and receive the latest information, send an email to exhibitions@bos.nsw.edu.au with "DT seminars" in the subject line.
Website exhibition showcases from some past years:
Enquiries: (02) 9367 8309
View and order DesignTECH catalogues at Shop Online
2008 DesignTECH Guide.
DesignTECH Seminar Booklet.
ENCORE
ENCORE is a program of outstanding performances and compositions by students from the Higher School Certificate Music examinations. It is held annually at the Sydney Opera House.
Nomination information
Nomination information to schools: Week beginning 28 September 2009
Closing date for submissions: Friday 20 November 2009
Final selection: Students selected for ENCORE will be advised mid December 2009
ENCORE 2009 – 2010 CONCERT DATES
29 March 2010
Matinee: 1:30pm
Evening: 7:00pm
- Tickets on sale
- Please note that ENCORE ticket sales will now open in February rather than November/December. This will help schools to make more accurate bookings, closer to the event.
Please note: The Sydney Opera House requires all items larger than the dimensions of a standard A4 piece of paper to be cloaked. As the cloakrooms have limited space, the venue requests that teachers and students do not bring large bags/backpacks with them to performances.
If cloaking facilities are required please allow ample time prior to, and after, the performance for cloaking and collection of students' bags. This will ensure that the program commences and finishes on schedule.
While cloakrooms are staffed at all times, the Sydney Opera House is not responsible for lost or stolen goods.
General (non-booking) enquiries: (02) 9367 8309.
View and order ENCORE music CDs at Shop Online.
OnSTAGE
OnSTAGE is a presentation and exhibition of outstanding individual and group performances by Higher School Certificate Drama students.
Nomination information
The selection process for OnSTAGE has been completed
Nominated students will be advised of the outcome of the selection process during the week beginning 16 November.
OnSTAGE 2010 dates
Saturday 6 February, Monday 8 February–Friday 12 February
Matinee: 1:30pm
Evening: 7:00pm
Writers OnSTAGE OnSCREEN
10 February–12 February 10:30am
OnSTAGE performances
Two programs featuring outstanding Drama performances from the 2009 Higher School Certificate will run from Saturday 6 February, and Monday 8 February to Friday 12 February 2010 at 1.30pm and 7.30pm in the York Theatre. Each program will feature four different individual performances and four different group devised works. Only one group devised piece will be repeated in both Program 1 and 2. Discounted preview performances will be held on Saturday 6 February 2010.
Writers OnSTAGE/OnSCREEN
Writers OnSTAGE/OnSCREEN features rehearsed readings by professional actors and directors of two scripts from Individual Projects of the HSC Drama examination plus the screening of three exemplary videos. The readings and screenings will take place in the Everest Theatre from Wednesday 10 February to Friday 12 February 2010 at 10.30am.
OnSTAGE exhibition
Exemplary individual projects by HSC Drama students will be on exhibition in the foyer of the Seymour Theatre Centre from Saturday 6 February to Friday 12 February 2010. Projects will include costume and set design, promotion and program, and theatre review.
Ticket Prices
| Performance | Students | Teachers/Adults* |
|---|---|---|
| Previews OnSTAGE (Saturday 6 February 2010) | $25.00 | $30.00 |
| OnSTAGE (8–12 February 2010) | $29.50 | $39.50 |
| Writers OnSTAGE/OnSCREEN | $22.50 | $29.50 |
| OnSTAGE + Writers OnSTAGE/OnSCREEN Package** | $48.00 | $65.00 |
*One teacher will be admitted free for every 20 students booked.
**A package price has been introduced to offer a discount for schools who book tickets for both ONSTAGE and Writers ONSTAGE/ONSCREEN.
Bookings
School group bookings must download the school group booking form
Forms will be accepted by the Seymour Centre Box Office from Monday 23 November 2009.
Ticket sales to the general public will open Monday 30 November 2009 and are available from the Seymour Centre Box Office
General (non-booking) enquiries: (02) 9367 8309
View a showcase of:
Texstyle
Texstyle is an exhibition of HSC textile and design major projects.
Texstyle 2010 Exhibition Dates
- NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre
- 37 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills
- Monday 30 November to Sunday 6 December 2009
For more information go to www.teansw.com.au or email tea@teansw.com.au
