'Rarified Draw' Competition terms and conditions

It's on! The Rarified Draw!

We want you all drawing and creating, plus you can win $200 and have your work on the Rarified gallery walls!

This month's theme is 'Summer Dreaming'.

How do I take part?

For full terms and conditions read below;

The Rarified Draw- terms and conditions.

Entry is open to Australian residents.

There is monthly theme to draw, decided by the Rarified team. November ‘09’s theme is ‘Summer Dreaming’.

The theme, plus terms and conditions are to be posted on the Rarified Framing Gallery face book page.

Entries must be created on the matt board postcards supplied by Rarified and stamped with the Rarified Draw stamp, retailing for $2.50 each at Rarified or 10 for ten dollars.

Rarified Draw postcards may also be available to purchase at participating art and craft stores. Art stores please contact Rarified for the postcard wholesale rate.

Entrants must fill in the entry form supplied.

The theme will be announced at the beginning of the month.

Works on the Rarified Draw postcards may be drawings, photographs, collages, or paintings, but must be the original work of the entrant.

The postcards will be displayed pinned or clipped anonymously on the gallery walls and staff members and customers will be invited to vote.

The winner will be decided by popular vote and announced on the last Thursday of the month. The November/December winner will be announced at Rarified on Thursday 10th December from 6.00-7.30pm.

There will be one vote allowed per person.

In the case of a draw, the Rarified team will decide the winner at their own discretion, on the basis of creativity and originality in the interpretation of theme.

The Rarified team members and their families are permitted to enter, but are not eligible for prizes.

The monthly prize may vary, yet will be posted on the Rarified Framing Gallery facebook page and the Rarified blog.

The December prize will be $200.00 cash.

We encourage that the postcards submitted are for sale, with Rarified deducting a 30% commission.

We encourage that postcards not be priced below $50.00. Works that sell will be marked with a red dot and available for collection by the buyer at the end of the month.

Rarified reserves the right not to display or accept works that are considered offensive, racist or overtly sexual in nature.

Entrants accept that their works may be copied for promotional uses and posted on the Rarified blog and face book page.

Entrants who are under eighteen years of age must nominate a guardian to receive their prize.

Good luck and get drawing!! Postcards are available now to purchase at Rarified, pass this on to anyone you know who loves to create....

images- Entries for November 'Summer Dreaming'.

Enter the 'Rarified Draw' drawing competition and win $200!

Ok all you people who love to create! The' Rarified Draw' competition is here! For details on how to enter and full terms and conditions, please visit and become a fan of Rarified Framing Gallery on facebook! Get drawing as the first entries will have the advantage of receiving the most votes, plus the winner will receive $200! This month's theme is 'Summer Dreaming'. Official entry postcards are available to purchase at Rarified. Please pass this on to anyone you know who loves to draw and paint!

Framed Prints

Rarified currently has lots of gorgeous framed prints on the gallery walls.

Here is a taste! To see the whole album of images, including prices and sizes, become a fan of 'rarified framing gallery' on face book. Or click here.

We love to use colour and design when framing artwork to elevate it! If you love what you see here, just imagine what we could design to elevate YOUR art! Phone us on 6257 4270 to arrange a free framing design appointment!

Image copyright- Druvert- 'Bowls and Flowers'.

Rarified mirrors

At Rarified we are often asked if we frame mirrors and the answer is- yes!

There are a selection of small and large framed mirrors ready to buy in the gallery, in gorgeous frames!

Or, if you would like to design one specifically for your space, we'd love to help you!

Winner- Win a Rarified $900 framing stimulus package competition!

We have a winner!

The Rarified team would like to congratulate Mandy for her winning entry in the 'Win a $900 framing stimulus package competition!

We asked you to; describe Rarified in five words.

The winning entry described Rarified as;

'Fabulous, Funky and Friendly Framers'!

We felt that summed Rarified up really well, extra points for the alliteration!

Thanks to Mandy and all the other lovely creative entries. Thanks for all your positive feedback and for taking the time and energy to enter, we really value your support!

New prints in stock by 'Schmooks'!

We have some gorgeous framed prints in stock, by Illustrator Claire Cimbora of Schmooks. Buy unframed prints here

We asked Claire some questions about her lovely work;

What inspires you in your work?

'Much of my inspiration comes from my little son. I find his innocence both enchanting and fascinating. I sit and watch him talk with his teddy bears and send rockets to the moon while in his imaginary play-land.

I also think there is a deep connection between my work and the happy memories of my own childhood.'


What does your work mean to you?

'Sweet innocence. Playful curiosity. Inquisitive charm. A touch of mischief and light-hearted fun. Enchanting scenarios and endless adventure.

Each illustration has its own story, adding another layer to the work. It also provides the viewer with a more intimate connection to the work.'


How long have you been making art, where do you want to take it in the future?

'I have been illustrating all my life really. From a young age I was always encouraged to be creative and had a strong passion for art. About two years ago I was asked to illustrate a book, it wasn’t until then that I started to take illustrating seriously.
I began with cards, creating personalised gifts for friends and family. From this I developed a series of playful artworks, which are now part of my Schmooks collection.

Schmooks itself is a work in progress. I have been lucky enough to have several stores in Australia stock my work and I would like to extend this overseas at some point. I am looking at working on a series of childrens books in the near future as well as collaborating with a children’s author at the end of this year. The beginning of next year I am looking at exhibiting my work internationally.'

If you are looking for an original gift, or would like to support local talent, come and browse Claire's work framed at Rarified.

Wallstock Tintin 'Les Autos'

A very cute new Tintin print has arrived; 'Tintin Les Autos'. Featuring Tintin, Snowy and Captain Haddock driving in a funky yellow car, framed in a simple black frame with white matt, this framed print is retailing for $300. Outside frame size- 535 x 750 mm. Available while stocks last.

New Cazzam design - 'What Public Servants Think'

'What Public Servants Think' is the newest print design in our 'What Things Think' print series, designed by Sam Simpson-Morgan and Cass Rhemrev. Buy this in-store at Rarified, or purchase online and see the entire range here This image is a humorous take on the average daily life of a government worker. We hope it makes you laugh! (No bricks through the Rarified window please!). Stores interested in wholesale orders, please contact us direct.

Exhibition- AG Stokes 'Garden:Renewal of Spirit'

Recently we framed beautiful artworks by Ann Stokes for her exhibition, please go along and support this local talent!

Stokes is interested in the way landscape can convey a mood and act as a metaphor for thought and action.

In her words; ‘These current paintings and prints celebrate the continued, if embattled, existence of the suburban garden. The garden hangs on in suburban blocks despite the assaults of drought and global warming and predictions of the demise of the back yard.

The garden is a microcosmic world with shadows as well as light. But here the gardener is Creator and Custodian and every Spring heralds fresh beginnings. A place of solitude and reflection, but also conviviality, rejoicings, discoveries – the garden both mirrors and shapes our mode of life and aspirations.’

This exhibition comprises mainly small works where the idea of an enclosed space is conveyed through a blend of representation and abstraction within a square format. Winding lines and circular forms exemplify the creativity, hope and energy of the gardener-painter.

Both oil paintings and prints derive from Stokes’ intimate knowledge of her garden and surrounds in Turner. The lithographs and solar plate etchings were made during a residency at Megalo Print Studio which Stokes was awarded in 2009.

The exhibition complements the current Floriade display in Canberra and will repay a visit.

-Images copyright Ann Stokes

AG Stokes

Garden: renewal of spirit

Exhibition of paintings and prints

Megalo Print Studio + Gallery

Canberra Technology Park, 49 Phillip Ave, Watson, ACT 2602

15 September to 26 September 2009

Opening 17 September 6 pm

Part time sales and design position available!

Hi there,

In addition to attracting a framer, Rarified is also seeking a part time sales person, for Fridays and Saturdays, (plus possible extra work throughout the week).

If this is you, you will enjoy playing with colour and beautiful framing samples to design framing that will elevate our lovely client's artwork!

Prior sales and design experience is highly desirable and a love of helping people and a passion for art and design is a must! To apply please phone Samantha on 6257 4270, Tuesday-Friday.

Gorgeous new frame samples!

Fresh in are a selection of gorgeous new frame samples! No-one can accuse Rarified of being afraid of colour, in fact we just love using colour to elevate your art! The new range has been artfully arranged by super Virgo Sam to celebrate the rainbow range of frame options. Don't worry, we still have black frames, although we'll try our hardest to talk you out of using them...

Wanted- Experienced Picture Framer!

Come and join one of Canberra’s leading boutique picture framing galleries!

Rarified seeks an experienced picture framer 3-4 days per week.

As part of a small, yet passionate creative team, you will create beautiful, high quality picture frames, cut matts and assemble framing. You will also mount and stretch art work and be responsible for ordering stock, as well as other framing duties.

Prior frame design and customer sales experience is also desirable.

You will need to be professional, dedicated, flexible, enthusiastic, a great problem solver, a team player and committed to picture framing excellence.

Attractive remuneration is offered for the successful applicant.

To apply please phone Samantha on 6257 4270, Tuesday- Friday.

Applications close 5.30 pm Friday 4^th September 2009.

New Print Stock!

Two lovely new prints- part of the recent prints arrivals into Rarified! Come and check the print rack out!

Rarified images now selling online!

Sam is pleased to announce that her and Cass's images are now for sale on etsy.com, under the banner; 'Cazzam'!

'What things think' are a quirky series of cartoon like illustrations, detailing what things think*. They are designed to make you laugh!! Or at least nod knowingly...

This is just the start, we are working on a whole series of these, ultimately be published as a book. Any publishers out there?

Buy them here or at in-store at Rarified. If you wish to avoid the dismal $US exchange rate and conversion fees, then email me and we'll work out a direct deposit payment for you using $AUS.

Enjoy!

* If you disagree with our assessment of what things think, or in the rare case that your dog actually thinks about Proust and quantum physics, you can have your own custom designed print made. Just email me.

Images copyright cazzam 2009