Events
CREATIVE SPARKS OPENING: The official opening celebration for "Creative Sparks: An Art Exhibition for People with Epilepsy" was in Melbourne, Australia on 7 May 2009. Nadine Binder received one of the four "Purchase Awards" of $1,000.
FUTURE ART EXHIBITIONS: Our objective is to schedule exhibitions in galleries in various cities in Australia and the USA in 2011-14, and in other countries as regional interest and funding opportunities progress. The proposed "Creative Sparks Art Exhibition" will include interactive displays and information explaining how epilepsy can influence visual art.
The last art exhibition was held in Melbourne, Australia in conjuction with the "Asian Oceanian Epilepsy Congress" from October 21 - 24, 2010.
Rome 2011: International Epilepsy Congress, Rome 2011:
Jim Chambliss from the University of Melbourne and Steve Schachter made presentations at a session on epilepsy and at at the International Epilepsy Congress in Rome. The results of the "Sparks of Creativity Study" were presented to delegates from around the world who are important in the treatment and policitiy development related to epilepsy.
CONTRIBUTIONS: The touring exhibition will require the sponsorship of generous people and organisations who want to help show the positive things that can be accomplished by people with epilepsy in artistic expression while advancing a better understanding of epilepsy. Please contact us for further information on how to help sponsor and promote this intriguing and socially beneficial art exhibition.
VISUAL ART SUBMISSIONS: The next round of awards are for twelve "Featured Artists" and "Purchase Awards" is in August of 2010. Artists with epilepsy and migraines with an aura from around the world may submit ten artworks for review. Please contact us for more information about displaying your art on the web site and art exhibitions.
Emma Brockett makes a presentation and presents artistic bookmarks she made for the guests at a function sponsored by the Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria.