Deadline extended for expressions of interest!

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If you are a creator

You are invited to apply by completing the attached Expression of Interest which will be reviewed by a 4 person curatorial panel to exhibit in Maketi Ples 2016. If your application is successful you will be required to fund your travel and accommodation, meals and incidentals during the one week exhibition.

If you are not a creator

You may know an artist, an artisan, or an organisation who would welcome this information. Please feel free to forward this document and attached Expression of Interest form to anyone who you believe has the capacity to participate in this opportunity.

What is "Maketi Ples"? Where is it? When is it?

Maketi Ples is an Art and Artisan exhibition held over a two week period in a commercial gallery in Sydney (Shapiro Gallery). Maketi Ples, through decisive strategies, managed by PT&I, promotes the work of Pacific Islands based artists and artisans directly to Australian consumers, designers, retailers, importers and the Australian media. Building upon the successes of the previous five Maketi Ples exhibitions, PT&I is pleased to announce that Maketi Ples will return as the Creative Art's keystone event in 2016. The exhibition period will be from 28th September to 9th October.

Entry to Maketi Ples 2016 will be extremely competitive due to limited space. To be in the group exhibition ensure that the information you provide in your EOI tells your story in the best light - no second chances.

How do you participate?

Participation Criteria:

• You must be an artist, artisan, or group of artists living and creating in one of the fourteen Forum Island Countries (excluding Australia and NZ)

• Have a proven sales history of your creations/artwork (in any market)

• Have a product or products that have the potential to be sold in the international market.

If the above criteria all apply to you, all you need to do is complete the EOI form (see below). Don't forget to attach additional information, such as images, and return to us before the closing date (June 24th). Refer to contact details below.

All applicants will be notified of the final decision.

ENDS