ALUMNI & SUPPORTERS
COFA Alumni Chapter
Graduates of COFA UNSW are a veritable ‘who’s who’ of contemporary art and design practitioners, administrators, educators and theorists, demonstrating the strength of COFA’s integrated undergraduate and post graduate degrees.
The COFA Alumni Association was established in the early 1980s, under the auspices of the Alexander Mackie College from which the College of Fine Arts grew. In 2000 the Association voted to become a Chapter of the UNSW Alumni Association and this was formally set up in 2001.
There is a range of special benefits offered to COFA Members and they include:
The COFA Alumni Association was established in the early 1980s, under the auspices of the Alexander Mackie College from which the College of Fine Arts grew. In 2000 the Association voted to become a Chapter of the UNSW Alumni Association and this was formally set up in 2001.
There is a range of special benefits offered to COFA Members and they include:
- Submitting artwork for the annual $1000 non-acquisitive Alumni Prize - Samuel Chan was this year’s prize winner.
- Submitting work for exhibition in AWEspace located at UNSW main campus in Kensington
- Opportunities to maintain a professional network
- Attending regular lectures and exhibitions
- Receive a $20 discount when enrolling in COFA’s short courses
- Submitting exhibition proposals to the COFA Student Association’s Kudos Gallery
- Discounted membership of UNSW libraries
MEMBERSHIP OF THE UNSW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND THE COFA CHAPTER IS FREE
For more information contact the Chapter’s President, Carole Elvin, by email at Carole.Elvin@tafensw.edu.au
For more information contact the Chapter’s President, Carole Elvin, by email at Carole.Elvin@tafensw.edu.au
Dean’s Award for Excellence
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The 2006 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Art, Design and Education was presented to COFA Alumni Bronwyn Oliver at the opening ceremony of the Artexpress@COFA 06 exhibition held in late February at COFA’s Paddington campus.
As an undergraduate studying a Bachelor of Art Education in the late 1970’s at COFA (then known as the Alexander Mackie College of Advanced Education), Bronwyn Oliver was identified as a talent to watch. Oliver went on to obtain a Master of Art in Sculpture, also at COFA, and a second Masters degree from the Chelsea School of Art in London.
In awarding her the 2006 Dean’s Award, Professor Howard said: “Bronwyn Oliver’s contribution to Australian contemporary culture is both unique and highly significant. In turn, as a graduate, she has brought further distinction to this College and University.”
From an article by Kerry Thomas appearing in the COFA magazine Issue #16.
As an undergraduate studying a Bachelor of Art Education in the late 1970’s at COFA (then known as the Alexander Mackie College of Advanced Education), Bronwyn Oliver was identified as a talent to watch. Oliver went on to obtain a Master of Art in Sculpture, also at COFA, and a second Masters degree from the Chelsea School of Art in London.
In awarding her the 2006 Dean’s Award, Professor Howard said: “Bronwyn Oliver’s contribution to Australian contemporary culture is both unique and highly significant. In turn, as a graduate, she has brought further distinction to this College and University.”
From an article by Kerry Thomas appearing in the COFA magazine Issue #16.
Alumni Window Exhibition space (AWEspace II)
Currently on display is work by Robyn Gordon.
Richard McDermott is the AWESpace curator and he may be contacted on richardmac@smartchat.net.au. The AWESpace is located on Basser Steps and available for viewing 24 x 7.
Currently on display is work by Robyn Gordon.
Richard McDermott is the AWESpace curator and he may be contacted on richardmac@smartchat.net.au. The AWESpace is located on Basser Steps and available for viewing 24 x 7.
Gifting
The act of giving has a powerful impact in human terms on the experiences had by students while studying at COFA UNSW. The College of Fine Arts appreciates the generosity of its benefactors.
WAYS OF GIVING
Bequests
An increasing number of alumni, friends and supporters have remembered the College of Fine Arts in their wills. Bequests are becoming more popular as:
WAYS OF GIVING
Bequests
An increasing number of alumni, friends and supporters have remembered the College of Fine Arts in their wills. Bequests are becoming more popular as:
- Donors recognise the need to support research and scholarship funding
- Deferred (or planned) gifts are financially attractive and affordable
Gifts-in-kind
Non-monetary items such as property, rare books, artworks and similar items can be donated.
Scholarships & Awards
COFA scholarships and awards are created to recognise and encourage emerging talent and to create opportunities for our students to experience success.
Support can also be provided through bursaries for equipment and other study-related expenses.
If you are interested in finding out more about arranging a bequest, giving a gift in kind or funding a scholarship at COFA please contact Gayle Hannan: +61 2 9385 2996 or by email to g.hannan@unsw.edu.au
Non-monetary items such as property, rare books, artworks and similar items can be donated.
Scholarships & Awards
COFA scholarships and awards are created to recognise and encourage emerging talent and to create opportunities for our students to experience success.
Support can also be provided through bursaries for equipment and other study-related expenses.
If you are interested in finding out more about arranging a bequest, giving a gift in kind or funding a scholarship at COFA please contact Gayle Hannan: +61 2 9385 2996 or by email to g.hannan@unsw.edu.au