Tax Break for Art Purchases

Time to buy ART....Enhance your business NOW!

The Australian Tax Office is now offering a 50% rebate to small businesses for art purchases made before the end of the year.

The ATO has recently confirmed that small businesses are eligible to receive an investment allowance of up to 50% on the purchase before December 31st, 2009.

This is great news for artists and galleries in Brisbane and for small businesses who wish to enhance their workplace. 

There are a few guidelines to ensure you are eligible to take advantage of the Tax break. 

1. Small business must have a turn over less than 2 million per year
2. Artwork should be portable and in  a tangible form
3. Artwork should be held for at least one year before being sold
4. Art must be purchased before DECEMBER 31st 2009
5. Only purchases above $1000 qualify
6. Art can only be purchased through the artist, their agent or commercial gallery representing the artist
7. Art must be originals by professional living artists who are registered with an ABN and not owned by another party but the artist prior to purchase.

Specialised Art accountancy firms argued with the ATO that an art enhanced workplace can generate greater productivity.

SO if you are a small business owner, know someone who is, and wish to bring a little into your workplace......I know just the ART for you!

This a a great time for both of us as my next exhibition is just a few weeks away and fits perfectly into the time frame supported by the ATO.

Pop into the gallery, preview some of my new work and make your next Art purchase a 

Kylie Farrelly original.

Latest Exhibition News

"ICONIC "
Brisbane Images , both past and Present
Kylie's latest Exhibition date is sneaking up and she is caught in the creative buzz that all artists experience when creating a new collection of work.
ICONIC is the name of Kylie's exhibition which is set to open on Thursday November 26th at Gallery2120, Doggett street, Fortitude Valley.
The collection of work is focused on Iconic images in and around Brisbane, both historic and modern. Both the aerial and diverse angular range of perspectives that Kylie has captured shows some of these wonderful city Icons.

Celebrating the places and views that Brisbane is best known for ensures a feast for the viewers eyes and a feeling of nostalgia and pride is this wonderful city we call home.

Book this date in your diary and be a part of the Q150 birthday celebrations.

Create-a-Canvas Class Dates

Why should kids have all the fun painting?

Create your very own artwork to suit your home or to give as a very special gift.

Learn easy techniques in one session to create an art work you can proudly call your own. All paints, materials and tuition provided. All you need to bring is a canvas (which ever size you want), not too small though.

You will be surprised at what you will achieve in a few hours.

Classes are designed to suit all ability levels, particularly novice and beginner painters.

You will also need to bring in a variety of images that you might wish to paint.

The more you bring with you to show me the better chance I have of helping you achieve your goals!

The class is held at London Offices, 30 Florence Street, NEWSTEAD.

Class cost is $100 for the 4 hour time frame ($25 / hour).

This includes tuition, paints and paint materials, aprons, Light snacks and tea and coffee.

It is also advisable to wear comfortable shoes and old clothes.

We start at 1.30pm and finish close to 5.30pm, a little later if we need to finish any final painting details!

Next Class Dates:

Sunday September 20th

Sunday October 11th

&

Sunday November 8th

Email me now or call 0415106277 to book your class today!

Mural Unveiled

Airport Link Mural Unveiling

Yesterday was the official unveiling of the large scale, 30m mural that I was honoured to be the Artist in Residence in conjunction with Wooloowin State school Staff and Students.

In June this year, I was approached by the local primary school principal and staff from Theis John Holding and Airport Link to be involved in the design and creation of a large scale mural to be erected on Gympie road near the construction for the airport link tunnels. Many weeks of painting with the students, parents and Principal Mr Deen has ended and we are all proud to see the fruits of our hard work finally up for all to see.

The theme of the mural is the history of transport through this area. It is particularly relevant to the now as most of the construction around Wooloowin, Lutwyche area is to build new bus lanes, tunnels for cars to get to the airport and relieve congestion on the busy Lutwyche road.

Many of the students gave of their time over the school holidays to help paint this huge 30m mural and add a bit of colour to what is basically a busy construction site.

I was very proud and honoured to be a part of this project and will enjoy viewing the mural every time I drive through this part of time.

Next time you are on the north side of town, driving around the huge intersection on Lutwyche, Gympie road and Kedron Park road connection, make sure you look for the mural, (actually its pretty hard to miss), and let me know what you think!


A big thanks to all the people involved.....something we are proud to say we were involved in!