May 28 2020
How to take care of your tattoo?

You are very happy that you have got the tattoo on your body that you wanted from a very long time. You are excited to show it to your friends and family because it is very special for you. With all happiness and show off you need to take very good care of your tattoo because it is a complete medical procedure. You have got a tattoo because the ink is inserted under your skin, your skin was opened to inject in it. So every time you think of doing something about your tattoo, think about the precautions that you must follow so your tattoo can look more beautiful and your health stays the same. Ink is used for the tattoo is injected under the skin so you can do anything before your skin heals and you would not hurt you anymore. You have to follow some important instructions for taking good care of your tattoo. Here is some common things that you should keep in your mind after getting a new tattoo, let’s start:

Tattoo of a back in disposable gloves

Follow your artist’s advice
If your artist, who is working for one of the best tattoo shops in Melbourne, asked you to remove bandage you can remove that but if he did not tell you to do so, You should leave it on for minimum 1 hour. Don’t keep your bandage on more than 5 hours it can be harmful to your skin.

Wash your tattoo carefully
After taking your bandage off from your tattoo, you should wash your tattoo with hot/ Lukewarm water. You can use a soap with no scent, Mild liquid soap to wash your tattoo. Don’t hurry, wash it carefully and gently.

Apply moisturizing cream
Use fragrance-free cream or lotion. Apply a very thin layer of cream/lotion on your tattoo. You can apply any cream or lotion but if your artist has recommended you and go for that. After applying the cream you can cover your tattoo or keep it open to the air. Usually, artists ask for washing and cream application 5 times a day.


Keep it clean and dry
Getting a tattoo can’t be easy but taking its care is not that difficult. Keep your tattoo clean and dry. You can take a normal shower but don’t take a bath. Cover your tattoo with gauze if your clothes are rubbing on your tattoo.

Avoid direct sunlight
Sun rays can affect your tattoo appearance or colour because it is new. Stop going out in direct sunlight. If it is important to go out cover your tattoo very well, so the sun can not burn your tattoo. You can use sun block or sun cream to avoid direct light on your tattoo.
Let it heal, be patient with healing time

Approximately 2 weeks are suggested for the healing process. You should follow all the instructions of your artist for a better tattoo look and beautiful presentation of tattoo colour. Healing depends on the size of the tattoo also. Don’t use any other creams for your skin. Only use artist suggested cream and pay special attention to your aftercare of tattoo.

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Apr 30 2020
Using Pylon Signs Brisbane In Your Marketing Campaign

To ensure your Pylon signs Brisbane stands out, you must take into account your target audience. It is possible to attain a highly responsive audience when you are able to brand the branding of your business with your Pylon signage Brisbane.

Recognizing the number of people who visit and most popular destinations is always important for your marketing. Therefore, if you want to brand yourself as an official brand of your community, then you need to be aware of the location where your target market will be spending their leisure time. By keeping this in mind, you can build an identity for your company and establish a brand image that is known throughout the community.

By integrating advertising into the branding of your company, the types of Pylon signage Brisbane you choose can affect your overall brand image. It is possible to maximize exposure by using the right Pylon signage Brisbane at the right location. You can use these tips to ensure that your business will be recognized by the next person who walks into your place of business.

If you don’t care about brand recognition, then just go ahead and post them anywhere you please. You will want your target audience to notice your signage and, therefore, to see your logo on the signage. As long as you advertise your business and brand by putting the right Pylon signage Brisbane up, they will be able to recognize you as the official business for your local community.

There are many websites where you can find a variety of different styles of Pylon signage. These days, there are many companies that make their own Pylon signs Brisbane. Some of these companies create their own logos and materials, some sell them to the public, and others put them up as advertisements. The same information can be found all over the internet.

Your Pylon signage Brisbane will stand out from the crowd if you are able to grab the attention of the community. An effective way to do this is to take your brand and the brand image you want to portray and overlay it onto other materials. Use your logo, your slogan, and whatever it is that you feel will work best for your brand.

If you do not have your own company for Pylon signs Brisbane creating online will have a great resource. You can take advantage of what the sites have to offer. This will help you to find sources for a variety of options. It will also help you determine which type of Pylon signs Brisbane will work best for your business.

If you have buses, trains, or other public transportation, you can still have cost-effective signage in your marketing plan. When these kinds of products are displayed prominently on the screen in front of the bus, train, or plane, it will catch the eye of the people who are riding these forms of transportation. It will also give the impression that you can provide quality service in the places where you are located.

Take advantage of public transportation and use your Pylon signs Brisbane on the cars that drive on the roads in the area. Place them on the vehicles that are pulling into and out of your parking lot. Put them on the vans that park in your lot, on the bikes in your parking lot, and on the push bikes in your parking lot.

Remember that you will be able to get a great deal of exposure with your Pylon signs Brisbane on the ground. Use them on the buses that arrive at your location. Place them on the vehicles that pass by your location.

Public transportation is a big part of business because people will travel to visit your business. When they enter your location, they are going to walk through the doors to find a variety of merchandise and products that they may be interested in. A good marketing strategy involves using Pylon signs Brisbane in the location where your consumers are located.

With the proper advertising and branding, you can expect to attract new business. To get the attention of the right customers, however, you need to be able to use the appropriate tools. These Pylon signs Brisbane is going to give you the opportunity to do just that.

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Jan 10 2018
Using This Site

Navigating, joining and using GENERATE

This website has been designed with accessibility in mind, we are working towards best practice accessibility for vision and hearing impaired readers.  Because we are just developing this site, you may have some suggestions for us .. please feel welcome to communicate your experience of using this site to us. With one menu bar and a clear left to right layout, we hope you will learn your way around this site quite easily.

You have the option of viewing the site as a visitor or joining the GENERATE community of users. While we finish building the membership function into the site you can register to join via email ann.mcmahon@belconnenartscentre.com.au  We hope you will join because then you will be able to

  • receive regular newsletters,
  • create an artist or organisation profile
  • access helpful templates and documents to plan your projects
  • refer to other organisations, programs and funding and arts business opportunities

All of these functions are available to you at no cost, as GENERATE is an ACT Community Cultural Inclusion funded website developed for equitable community access.

 

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Jan 3 2018
Artists

About Profiles

Artists Profiles

GENERATE artist’s profiles, you can view some examples of artwork and read about each artist here.

Organisation Profiles

GENERATE network profiles, you can view information about arts and disability related organisations here.

Would you like to have a profile here?

If you are an ACT regional artist living with disability or disadvantage we would love to include you on the GENERATE website.  Organisations and services related to arts and/or disability are also encouraged to join this network and share your service information.

You can self manage your profile information whenever you want to!  To get started request a login account by email.

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Jan 2 2018
Resources

Here is a list of useful documents to download

Statement by Supplier
This is the form you use when you don’t have an ABN. You submit this with your invoice so that tax is not withheld from your payment. Here is the document link ATO Statement By Supplier. For further explanation see the Reason for not quoting ABN at the ATO website.

Artist Statement
This document will explain what an artist statement is and how to write one. Here is the document link Artist Statement How To:

Artist CV
An artists CV is an outline of your artistic career. It should include contact information and chronologically list your training and your artistic achievements, that is your exhibitions, published writing, recordings, performances or projects. Your CV should be kept up to date with new listings being added into the document as required. You may also include other headings for professional experience, community activities, awards and media references. Here is a link to the CV How-To

Pitching Your Songs 
If you are a musician you might find these handy hints useful. Here is the document link Pitching Your Songs

Projects, How To

If you want to go over the basics of putting a project together, this is a great overview document.  There might be some things in here that you have forgotten about, or some points you haven’t considered before. Here is the link Projects How-To

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Jan 1 2018
Features

Register I-Day events for 2015 now!

Are you hosting or arranging an event for the International day of people with Disability?

Add it to the ACT program of I-Day event here.

Contact Ann McMahon at Belconnen Arts Centre for more information on (02 ) 6173 3322 or email here.

Mind the Art – free art workshop

Presented by the Mental Helath Consumer Network for Mental Health Week, this free art workshop at the Griffin Centre, supported by residential painters Sydney on 8 October is an opportunity for people with lived experience of mental illness to come together and contribute to a painting collage that will be publicly displayed.

For more info or to RSVP, phone: 6230 5799 or email actmhcn@actmhcn.org.au

Free to attend/ Everyone welcome

ACT MHCN received a reimbursement grant from the Mental Health Week Committee to assist with this event

Paperworks inclusive programs 2015

Paperworks Inc. fun inclusive paper art/craft sessions start again at:
1. Botanic Gardens (Fridays 1pm-3pm starting Feb 6 – call Barbara for more information on 0416 449 777)
and at
2. Paperworks Inc. Studio,  350 Antill St ,Ted Noffs Foundation (Thursdays 1pm-3pm , starting Feb 5 – phone Kathy for more information on 0451 681 978)
For bookings email canberrapaperworks@gmail.com and follow them on facebook: Paperworks-Inc Canberra

Nancy Tingey Awarded…

For establishing the Painting with Parkinsons program in 1994, Nancy Tingey was recently acknowledged during the Cheif Ministers Inclusion Awards for her Lifetime Achievement. Painting with Parkinson’s provides benefits to participants including relief from symptoms, decreased feelings of isolation and depression. Congratulations Nancy and to the team of volunteers, including Kate Sterrenberg, John Pratt, Roberta and others, who have kept the program running for 20 years. To find out how to participate or support his innovative Canberra program, visit the Painting with Parkinson’s website here.

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