‘in the mean time’ is an exhibition responding to the governmental refusal to sign the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples which was recently considered by the United Nations General Assembly. The process was brought to a stalemate during the 61st session in September this year by Australia , USA , Canada and New Zealand . The Artists in the exhibition are representative of the four countries, commenting on the times that we live in.
Native American artist James Luna will show ‘Spinning Woman’ a video installation from ‘Emendatio’ his solo exhibition as part of the 2005 Venice Biennale. Showing alongside is Redfern-based painter Gordon Syron, an urban art pioneer with a penchant for the issues of (re)colonisation and Nadia McLaren offers her feature film documentary ‘Muffins for Granny’ a complex story of personal and cultural survival featuring interviews of six Native Canadian Elders who describe the physical, emotional and sexual abuse they suffered at Catholic Residential Schools.
Other artists in the exhibition examine a range of issues including cultural maintenance, media critique, pride, resistance and ecological sustainability through a range of contemporary artistic media.
The artists were brought together by Jenny Fraser, who says of the show “ ‘in the mean time’ highlights mean spirited actions that should never be suppressed, but brought out in the open and discussed in public forums and lounge rooms alike, communication is the first step towards problem-solving. This is not just a problem for Indigenous people, mean-spirited actions of governments affect most of us. The artists in this exhibition are strong people who offer food for thought”.
‘in the mean time’ will open at 6pm on Friday 7th December, 2007 at Raw Space Galleries, 99 Melbourne St, South Brisbane and close on Wednesday 2nd January, 2008, featuring James Luna, Gordon Syron, Christine Christophersen, Sharyn Egan, Nadia McLaren, Adam Martin, Andrew Hill, Bethany Edmunds, Kewana Duncan and artist/curator Jenny Fraser.
more info:
Raw Space Galleries - http://www.rawspace.org
'Muffins for Granny' by Nadia McLaren http://www.myspace.com/muffinsforgranny
Artist/Curator Jenny Fraser - http://www.geocities.com/dot_ayu/index.htm
contacts:
gallery@rawspace.org
dot_ayu@yahoo.com.au
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Thursday, November 15, 2007
EOI 10th Festival of Pacific Arts American Samoa
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
10th FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS
AMERICAN SAMOA
CLOSING DATE: 19 DECEMBER 2007
The Australia Council in partnership with State and Territory Arts Agencies invites expressions of interest from Indigenous artists and groups to be a part of the Australian delegation attending the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts to be held in American Samoa from 20 July to 2 August 2008.
Expressions of interest are sought from established Indigenous artists and groups who have experience in the areas of traditional and contemporary dance, music, theatre, literature, visual arts, crafts and new media. Consideration will also be given to individuals/groups who work with traditional healing and culinary arts. The final delegation will be limited to a maximum of 30 delegates from across Australia. Under the guidance of an artistic director, the delegation will be required to participate in a programme of events across 10 days, which will include performances, presentations, forums and advocacy events.
Expressions of interest will be selected that demonstrate the following criteria:
• Experience in international/national touring and working as a part of a team.
• Understanding the cultural responsibility of Indigenous artists and/or organisations as ambassadors of Indigenous culture.
• High artistic skills and product/material that is export-ready.
FOR AN APPLICATION FORM PLEASE CONTACT:
NSW Peter White peter@arts.nsw.gov.au
(02) 9228 5533
VIC Elizabeth Liddle elizabeth.liddle@dpc.vic.gov.au
(03) 9954 5000
QLD Ralene Baker raelene.baker@arts.qld.gov.au
(07) 3224 4896
SA Tamara Watson watson.tamara@dpc.sa.gov.au (08) 8463 5444
WA Susan Parker/Kerri McIlvenny s.parker@ozco.gov.au ; k.mcilvenny@ozco.gov.au (02) 9215 9000
TAS Lola Greeno lola.greeno@arts.tas.gov.au
(03) 6233 7308
NT Stephanie Hawkins Stephanie.Hawkins@nt.gov.au (08) 8999 8981
ACT Mr Nigel Featherstone nigel.featherstone@act.gov.au
(02) 6207 2381
For more information on the 2008 Festival of Pacific Arts go to:
http://www.festival-pacific-arts.org/
http://www.ozco.gov.au/the_arts/features/2008_festival_of_pacific_arts
10th FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS
AMERICAN SAMOA
CLOSING DATE: 19 DECEMBER 2007
The Australia Council in partnership with State and Territory Arts Agencies invites expressions of interest from Indigenous artists and groups to be a part of the Australian delegation attending the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts to be held in American Samoa from 20 July to 2 August 2008.
Expressions of interest are sought from established Indigenous artists and groups who have experience in the areas of traditional and contemporary dance, music, theatre, literature, visual arts, crafts and new media. Consideration will also be given to individuals/groups who work with traditional healing and culinary arts. The final delegation will be limited to a maximum of 30 delegates from across Australia. Under the guidance of an artistic director, the delegation will be required to participate in a programme of events across 10 days, which will include performances, presentations, forums and advocacy events.
Expressions of interest will be selected that demonstrate the following criteria:
• Experience in international/national touring and working as a part of a team.
• Understanding the cultural responsibility of Indigenous artists and/or organisations as ambassadors of Indigenous culture.
• High artistic skills and product/material that is export-ready.
FOR AN APPLICATION FORM PLEASE CONTACT:
NSW Peter White peter@arts.nsw.gov.au
(02) 9228 5533
VIC Elizabeth Liddle elizabeth.liddle@dpc.vic.gov.au
(03) 9954 5000
QLD Ralene Baker raelene.baker@arts.qld.gov.au
(07) 3224 4896
SA Tamara Watson watson.tamara@dpc.sa.gov.au (08) 8463 5444
WA Susan Parker/Kerri McIlvenny s.parker@ozco.gov.au ; k.mcilvenny@ozco.gov.au (02) 9215 9000
TAS Lola Greeno lola.greeno@arts.tas.gov.au
(03) 6233 7308
NT Stephanie Hawkins Stephanie.Hawkins@nt.gov.au (08) 8999 8981
ACT Mr Nigel Featherstone nigel.featherstone@act.gov.au
(02) 6207 2381
For more information on the 2008 Festival of Pacific Arts go to:
http://www.festival-pacific-arts.org/
http://www.ozco.gov.au/the_arts/features/2008_festival_of_pacific_arts
Palm Island Company
Minister for Communities, Disability Services, ATSIP, Multicultural
Affairs, Seniors and Youth The Honourable Lindy Nelson-Carr
14/11/2007
Palm Island Co. a 'new way of working'
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Minister Lindy
Nelson-Carr has announced a celebration on Palm Island will be held
next week to welcome the new Palm Island Community Company Limited and meet
its board members.
At the event next Wednesday, November 21, Ms Nelson-Carr and Mayor
Delena Oui-Foster will sign the company's Constitution and Shareholders'
Agreement in a symbolic gesture ahead of a traditional Kup Murri and
traditional dancing.
"This is an important day for the community, marking a new era in
self-determination for the Palm Island community," Ms Nelson-Carr said.
"As the first community company of its kind in Indigenous Australia, it
will be watched closely as a future management model for others across
Queensland and around the country," she said.
"It has a clear mandate to coordinate the delivery of services as well
as support the development of the local economy - both musts for the
future of the Island.
"I expect to see improvements in the quality and quantity of services
being offered, including services for children, young people and
families, as well as business development opportunities and initiatives
to grow the economy and the skills needed to support it."
The Palm Island Community Company has been established as a public
company limited by shares. The Queensland Government and Palm Island
Aboriginal Shire Council are the company's two Ordinary Shareholders,
while Community Shareholdings will be unlimited.
The board of directors has been appointed to govern the overall
direction of the company and manage its day-to-day operations.
Ms Nelson-Carr congratulated the directors who held their first
face-to-face meeting today which kick started the company's operations
in earnest.
"The board will soon start the process of issuing Community Shares to
Palm Islanders and these shareholders will then appoint the second
community nominated board director," she said.
There will be a total of seven directors. Currently on the board are
independent chair Carol Peltola, Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council
nominees Paul Travis and Jim Petrich, Queensland Government nominees
Mark Johnston and Rhonda Phillips, and traditional owner Allan Palm
Island.
Ms Peltola said the company represented a very exciting opportunity to
work with the community.
"It's a new model and a new way of working," she said.
"The board sees itself working in partnership with non-government
organisations and individuals on the Island and we are looking forward
to meeting members of the community."
Media Contact: Minister Nelson-Carr's office 3235 4280
Affairs, Seniors and Youth The Honourable Lindy Nelson-Carr
14/11/2007
Palm Island Co. a 'new way of working'
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Minister Lindy
Nelson-Carr has announced a celebration on Palm Island will be held
next week to welcome the new Palm Island Community Company Limited and meet
its board members.
At the event next Wednesday, November 21, Ms Nelson-Carr and Mayor
Delena Oui-Foster will sign the company's Constitution and Shareholders'
Agreement in a symbolic gesture ahead of a traditional Kup Murri and
traditional dancing.
"This is an important day for the community, marking a new era in
self-determination for the Palm Island community," Ms Nelson-Carr said.
"As the first community company of its kind in Indigenous Australia, it
will be watched closely as a future management model for others across
Queensland and around the country," she said.
"It has a clear mandate to coordinate the delivery of services as well
as support the development of the local economy - both musts for the
future of the Island.
"I expect to see improvements in the quality and quantity of services
being offered, including services for children, young people and
families, as well as business development opportunities and initiatives
to grow the economy and the skills needed to support it."
The Palm Island Community Company has been established as a public
company limited by shares. The Queensland Government and Palm Island
Aboriginal Shire Council are the company's two Ordinary Shareholders,
while Community Shareholdings will be unlimited.
The board of directors has been appointed to govern the overall
direction of the company and manage its day-to-day operations.
Ms Nelson-Carr congratulated the directors who held their first
face-to-face meeting today which kick started the company's operations
in earnest.
"The board will soon start the process of issuing Community Shares to
Palm Islanders and these shareholders will then appoint the second
community nominated board director," she said.
There will be a total of seven directors. Currently on the board are
independent chair Carol Peltola, Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council
nominees Paul Travis and Jim Petrich, Queensland Government nominees
Mark Johnston and Rhonda Phillips, and traditional owner Allan Palm
Island.
Ms Peltola said the company represented a very exciting opportunity to
work with the community.
"It's a new model and a new way of working," she said.
"The board sees itself working in partnership with non-government
organisations and individuals on the Island and we are looking forward
to meeting members of the community."
Media Contact: Minister Nelson-Carr's office 3235 4280
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
QCAN Closure!
Dear Members,
QCAN was notified earlier this week that our application for triennial funding from Arts Queensland was unsuccessful. Unfortunately, with no operational funding available to continue core activities beyond 31 December 2007, it seems almost certain that QCAN Inc will be closing permanently. No explanation has been given but it has been noted that many others to miss out on funding are also service and infrastructure organisations, involved in supporting marginalised groups and/or involved in social justice issues. Due to the timing of the decision it is impossible for us to look for funding opportunities via other avenues.
At this point in time Bronwyn Jewell (Director) is doing everything she can to reverse the decision. I am sure you can appreciate that this is a very confusing time for staff who were looking forward to implementing an exciting new strategic plan next year.
Other like minded organisaitons to be effected are: BMAC, Vulcana Women's Circus, Kooemba Djarra, and Arts Law. QCAN encourages members to express their dismay and disappointment at the de-railing of these valuable community cultural development organisations by contacting the Minister for the Arts, the Deputy Director General and the Director of Creative Communities of Arts Qld. Details are listed below. We will keep the membership fully informed throughout this time.
Arts Queensland phone: (07) 3224 4896 or toll free 1800 175 531 (outside Brisbane metro)
Leigh Tabrett
Deputy Director-General
Arts Queensland
GPO Box 1436
Brisbane Q 4001
leigh.tabrett@arts.qld.gov.au
Terry Gibson
Director, Creative Communities
Arts Queensland
GPO Box 1436
Brisbane
Q 4001
terry.gibson@arts.qld.gov.au
Rod Welford
Minister for Education, Training and the Arts
Parliament House
Cnr of George and Alice Streets
Brisbane, QLD, 4000
Ph: 07 3237 1000
educationandarts@ministerial.qld.gov.au
Bronwyn Jewell
Director
Queensland Community Arts Network Inc
PO Box 904 New Farm Qld 4005
Ph (07) 3254 4922 Fax (07) 3254 4977
www.qldcan.org.au
QCAN was notified earlier this week that our application for triennial funding from Arts Queensland was unsuccessful. Unfortunately, with no operational funding available to continue core activities beyond 31 December 2007, it seems almost certain that QCAN Inc will be closing permanently. No explanation has been given but it has been noted that many others to miss out on funding are also service and infrastructure organisations, involved in supporting marginalised groups and/or involved in social justice issues. Due to the timing of the decision it is impossible for us to look for funding opportunities via other avenues.
At this point in time Bronwyn Jewell (Director) is doing everything she can to reverse the decision. I am sure you can appreciate that this is a very confusing time for staff who were looking forward to implementing an exciting new strategic plan next year.
Other like minded organisaitons to be effected are: BMAC, Vulcana Women's Circus, Kooemba Djarra, and Arts Law. QCAN encourages members to express their dismay and disappointment at the de-railing of these valuable community cultural development organisations by contacting the Minister for the Arts, the Deputy Director General and the Director of Creative Communities of Arts Qld. Details are listed below. We will keep the membership fully informed throughout this time.
Arts Queensland phone: (07) 3224 4896 or toll free 1800 175 531 (outside Brisbane metro)
Leigh Tabrett
Deputy Director-General
Arts Queensland
GPO Box 1436
Brisbane Q 4001
leigh.tabrett@arts.qld.gov.au
Terry Gibson
Director, Creative Communities
Arts Queensland
GPO Box 1436
Brisbane
Q 4001
terry.gibson@arts.qld.gov.au
Rod Welford
Minister for Education, Training and the Arts
Parliament House
Cnr of George and Alice Streets
Brisbane, QLD, 4000
Ph: 07 3237 1000
educationandarts@ministerial.qld.gov.au
Bronwyn Jewell
Director
Queensland Community Arts Network Inc
PO Box 904 New Farm Qld 4005
Ph (07) 3254 4922 Fax (07) 3254 4977
www.qldcan.org.au
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Media Release
Peter Garrett MP
Shadow Minister for Arts
10 November 2007
Federal Labor Arts launch
Local communities will have greater opportunities to create and enjoy their own art in suburbs and towns across Australia under a Rudd Labor Government.
A Rudd Labor Government will increase base funding for the Australia Council by $10 million over four years in a Creative Communities program to improve opportunities for Australians to participate in arts and cultural activities in the places where they live.
It’s clear that further investment in grassroots cultural resources significantly adds to the wellbeing of local neighbourhoods.
All Australians should be able to participate in cultural life, irrespective of where they live or how much they earn.
In addition, Federal Labor’s Shadow Minister for the Arts, Mr Peter Garrett MP, today announced in Parramatta in Western Sydney a series of arts initiatives, including:
· A requirement for visiting international musicians and performers to use Australian support acts where possible under new visa rules.
· Investment of $17 million over four years in a new Creative Industries Innovation Centre – helping creative Aussie companies to leave an even bigger stamp on the Australian and overseas economies; and
· Investment of an additional $7.6 million over four years for the National Arts and Crafts Industry Support program to support Aboriginal Art Centres around the country.
These new initiatives build on earlier Federal Labor commitments, including:
· Ensuring an independent and transparent Australia Council.
· Implementing greatly simplified and faster investment application processes for Australian artists through the Australia Council.
· A $2.4 million boost to the highly successful Australian Music Radio Airplay Project.
· Working with the States and Territories to improve the provision of arts and music education in schools.
· Implementing a resale royalty scheme for visual artists, providing additional support for Indigenous artists who have experienced a boom in the Indigenous art market.
· A strong commitment to Indigenous art and craft including addressing the issues raised by the Senate Committee report Indigenous Art – Securing the Future.
Shadow Minister for Arts
10 November 2007
Federal Labor Arts launch
Local communities will have greater opportunities to create and enjoy their own art in suburbs and towns across Australia under a Rudd Labor Government.
A Rudd Labor Government will increase base funding for the Australia Council by $10 million over four years in a Creative Communities program to improve opportunities for Australians to participate in arts and cultural activities in the places where they live.
It’s clear that further investment in grassroots cultural resources significantly adds to the wellbeing of local neighbourhoods.
All Australians should be able to participate in cultural life, irrespective of where they live or how much they earn.
In addition, Federal Labor’s Shadow Minister for the Arts, Mr Peter Garrett MP, today announced in Parramatta in Western Sydney a series of arts initiatives, including:
· A requirement for visiting international musicians and performers to use Australian support acts where possible under new visa rules.
· Investment of $17 million over four years in a new Creative Industries Innovation Centre – helping creative Aussie companies to leave an even bigger stamp on the Australian and overseas economies; and
· Investment of an additional $7.6 million over four years for the National Arts and Crafts Industry Support program to support Aboriginal Art Centres around the country.
These new initiatives build on earlier Federal Labor commitments, including:
· Ensuring an independent and transparent Australia Council.
· Implementing greatly simplified and faster investment application processes for Australian artists through the Australia Council.
· A $2.4 million boost to the highly successful Australian Music Radio Airplay Project.
· Working with the States and Territories to improve the provision of arts and music education in schools.
· Implementing a resale royalty scheme for visual artists, providing additional support for Indigenous artists who have experienced a boom in the Indigenous art market.
· A strong commitment to Indigenous art and craft including addressing the issues raised by the Senate Committee report Indigenous Art – Securing the Future.
Monday, November 12, 2007
QCA Graduating Photography Exhibition
Information
Event Info Name: QCA Graduating Photography Exhibition
Tagline: Come to our Exhibition!!!
Host: Queensland College of Arts (QCA) Photography
Type: Music/Arts - Exhibit
Time and Place Start Time: Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 5:30pm
End Time: Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 5:00pm
Location: QCA, Level 4 Grey Street Studios
Street: 226 Grey Street
City/Town: South Brisbane, Australia
Event Info Name: QCA Graduating Photography Exhibition
Tagline: Come to our Exhibition!!!
Host: Queensland College of Arts (QCA) Photography
Type: Music/Arts - Exhibit
Time and Place Start Time: Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 5:30pm
End Time: Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 5:00pm
Location: QCA, Level 4 Grey Street Studios
Street: 226 Grey Street
City/Town: South Brisbane, Australia
Australian Labor Party's policy paper, New Directions for the Arts: supporting a vibrant and diverse Australian Arts Sector.
Event Info
Name:
Shout Forum
with Peter Garrett, Federal Shadow Minister for the Arts
Host:
Queensland Community Arts Network
Type:
Meetings - Informational Meeting
Time and Place
Date:
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Time:
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Location:
Ahimsa House
Street:
26 Horan Street, West End
City/Town:
Brisbane, Australia
Contact Info
Phone:
073.254.4922
Email:
mail@qldcan.org.au
Description
Peter Garrett, Federal Shadow Minister for the Arts will be holding a Your Shout Forum to discuss the Australian Labor Party's policy paper, New Directions for the Arts: supporting a vibrant and diverse Australian Arts Sector. Mr Garrett will be asking for your comments on the paper.You can download the New Directions for the Arts PDF at http://www.qldcan.org.auCome to the forum to make your issues known, to comment on the policy and ask questions of Mr Garrett.
* Please note change of time and venue.Directions to West End venue: http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=26+horan+st,+west+end&sll=-27.51869,153.029182&sspn=0.011304,0.016694&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1
Parking is available at this venue. It is also accessible by public transport:
http://timetables.translink.com.au/timetables/default.asp?route=west+end&operator1=all+operators&Button1=search
Name:
Shout Forum
with Peter Garrett, Federal Shadow Minister for the Arts
Host:
Queensland Community Arts Network
Type:
Meetings - Informational Meeting
Time and Place
Date:
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Time:
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Location:
Ahimsa House
Street:
26 Horan Street, West End
City/Town:
Brisbane, Australia
Contact Info
Phone:
073.254.4922
Email:
mail@qldcan.org.au
Description
Peter Garrett, Federal Shadow Minister for the Arts will be holding a Your Shout Forum to discuss the Australian Labor Party's policy paper, New Directions for the Arts: supporting a vibrant and diverse Australian Arts Sector. Mr Garrett will be asking for your comments on the paper.You can download the New Directions for the Arts PDF at http://www.qldcan.org.auCome to the forum to make your issues known, to comment on the policy and ask questions of Mr Garrett.
* Please note change of time and venue.Directions to West End venue: http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=26+horan+st,+west+end&sll=-27.51869,153.029182&sspn=0.011304,0.016694&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1
Parking is available at this venue. It is also accessible by public transport:
http://timetables.translink.com.au/timetables/default.asp?route=west+end&operator1=all+operators&Button1=search
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Close the Gap - Indigenous Health equality in 25 years.
It is a national scandal that the life expectancy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders is almost two decades less than the general Australian population.
While most women in Australia can expect to live to an average age of 82 years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women can expect to live to only 64.8 years. The situation is even worse for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men whose life expectancy is only 59.4 years.
From injury, to road trauma, to diabetes, to cancer, to respiratory disease and infant mortality, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health lags behind that of most Australians and is often comparable to that of the world's poorest nations including Mozambique and Bangladesh.- Oxfam Australia
While most women in Australia can expect to live to an average age of 82 years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women can expect to live to only 64.8 years. The situation is even worse for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men whose life expectancy is only 59.4 years.
From injury, to road trauma, to diabetes, to cancer, to respiratory disease and infant mortality, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health lags behind that of most Australians and is often comparable to that of the world's poorest nations including Mozambique and Bangladesh.- Oxfam Australia
15 NovemberReconciliation,
Promises and Lies Southbank
22 NovemberVoting for Aboriginal Self DeterminationBrisbane City Hall
Brisbane,
17 November Rally and March 11am,
Queens Park, George & Elizabeth Streets.
This rally and march is being held in protest against the Howard government's policies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This involves a march, so you are reminded to bring a hat and a bottle of water. A number of Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory will be holding a rally or meeting in solidarity at noon that day. For more information contact Sam Watson, mobile 0401 2274 443, email watson@oznetcom.com.au
for other rallies & forums nationally go to below link:Women for Wik - Monitoring the Federal Action in the Northern Territoryhttp://www.womenforwik.org
Promises and Lies Southbank
22 NovemberVoting for Aboriginal Self DeterminationBrisbane City Hall
Brisbane,
17 November Rally and March 11am,
Queens Park, George & Elizabeth Streets.
This rally and march is being held in protest against the Howard government's policies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This involves a march, so you are reminded to bring a hat and a bottle of water. A number of Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory will be holding a rally or meeting in solidarity at noon that day. For more information contact Sam Watson, mobile 0401 2274 443, email watson@oznetcom.com.au
for other rallies & forums nationally go to below link:Women for Wik - Monitoring the Federal Action in the Northern Territoryhttp://www.womenforwik.org
Friday, November 9, 2007
Aboriginal art fraudsters jailed
Aboriginal art fraudsters jailed
Friday Nov 9 15:12 AEDT
A Melbourne couple who forged paintings they claimed were by a renowned Aboriginal artist and sold them for more than $300,000 will spend nine months behind bars.
Pamela Liberto, 65, and her husband Ivan Liberto, 67, of Toorak, were found guilty of selling four fake paintings, and attempting to sell two more, supposedly by Australian indigenous artist Rover Thomas.
Victorian County Court Judge Roland Williams sentenced the pair to three years' jail, suspended for two years and three months.
The Libertos sold the paintings to several auction houses, including Christie's and Sotheby's, between May 2002 and March 2006, the most lucrative netting $114,000.
They were found guilty by a jury of four counts of obtaining property by deception and two of attempting to obtain property by deception.
Judge Roland Williams said the offence was "almost the stuff of crime stories and the silver screen".
"(It was) a deeply premeditated and highly planned operation over a considerable time, at least the last four or five years, maybe longer," he said.
Judge Williams said the Libertos tried to enrich themselves, harming innocent people and the integrity of the Aboriginal art industry along the way.
"You did all this for lifestyle. You quietly aspire, it seems, to the good things in life," he said.
"There's nothing wrong with this when it comes from honest means, but you chose to that course when you were unable to afford it.
"It is indeed remarkable and a matter of no doubt embarrassment ... that you fared as well as you did."
Judge Williams said the pair had taken a gamble by offending, then failing to take blame, which may have spared them jail time.
Friday Nov 9 15:12 AEDT
A Melbourne couple who forged paintings they claimed were by a renowned Aboriginal artist and sold them for more than $300,000 will spend nine months behind bars.
Pamela Liberto, 65, and her husband Ivan Liberto, 67, of Toorak, were found guilty of selling four fake paintings, and attempting to sell two more, supposedly by Australian indigenous artist Rover Thomas.
Victorian County Court Judge Roland Williams sentenced the pair to three years' jail, suspended for two years and three months.
The Libertos sold the paintings to several auction houses, including Christie's and Sotheby's, between May 2002 and March 2006, the most lucrative netting $114,000.
They were found guilty by a jury of four counts of obtaining property by deception and two of attempting to obtain property by deception.
Judge Roland Williams said the offence was "almost the stuff of crime stories and the silver screen".
"(It was) a deeply premeditated and highly planned operation over a considerable time, at least the last four or five years, maybe longer," he said.
Judge Williams said the Libertos tried to enrich themselves, harming innocent people and the integrity of the Aboriginal art industry along the way.
"You did all this for lifestyle. You quietly aspire, it seems, to the good things in life," he said.
"There's nothing wrong with this when it comes from honest means, but you chose to that course when you were unable to afford it.
"It is indeed remarkable and a matter of no doubt embarrassment ... that you fared as well as you did."
Judge Williams said the pair had taken a gamble by offending, then failing to take blame, which may have spared them jail time.
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