Search using Keywords

Artists of specific artforms e.g painter, sculptor

Search for a specific artist

Search artists in a specific location

An example of an artist's work

1. To search using a keyword or phrase
   
   type into Search for Keywords
   and click Submit Query.
   
   (See How do I do a keyword search for more information).

2. To search for a specific artist.
   
   Use the Simple Seach Screen and
   click on the word wheel next to Search by Name -
   paste in your entries.
   
   Then click Submit Query.
   
   Click on how do I use a word wheel? for more information).
   
   
3. To search for a specific art form
   
   Use, Advanced Search by Category .
   
   Click on the word wheel next to the appropriate categor(ies)
   
   Film-Video Category
   Literature Category
   Multi-Media Category
   Performing Arts Category
   Urban Design/Public Art Category
   Visual Arts Category
   
   
   paste in your entries and click Submit Query.
   
   
4. To search for artists in a specific location.
   
   Use Advanced Search by Category,
   Select relevant categories and paste in your choices
   
   use Location
   
   click on the Word Wheel next to it and select post town.
   select the location you want and click paste.
   
   Then click Submit Query.
   
   Note: This will only bring up entries for artists that wish to have their postal address publicly available.
   
   
5. To view an example of an artists work.
   
   If your search has been successful the artist will be displayed in a brief information format.
   
   Note: Not all artists have examples of their work attached.
   
   Click on the Artist's Surname or
   select the form Full Information from the drop down list at the top and bottom of the page.
   
   Thumbnail images are shown. For sound files or larger images scroll down to the field entitled Media and
   select Click here to view larger Image 1 or
   Click here to listen to music.
   
   Examples of literature are shown on the full information form.
   
   
   

How do I use a word wheel?

The Word Wheel dialog box appears when you click the word wheel button, it displays a dialog that shows words or terms you can search for. This eliminates trial-and-error searching and makes searching easier.

1. In Search for Artists' Surname
   
   click on the Word Wheel,
   select the name you want and click paste.
   Then click Submit Query.
   
   
2. In Advanced Search By Category
   
   click on the Word Wheel,
   next to
   
   
   Film-Video Category
   Literature Category
   Multi-Media Category
   Performing Arts Category
   Urban Design/Public Art Category
   Visual Arts Category
   
   Paste in one or more art forms from either of these query boxes.
   Then click Submit Query.
   
   
3. In Location
   
   click on Word Wheel,
   select the relevant suburb and click paste.
   Then click Submit Query.

For more information, click the Help button in the Word Wheel dialog. NOTE: The Word Wheel requires version 3.0 or later of Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer.

How is my information displayed?

A successful search finds one or more records, which are displayed in your web browser as a report (brief information). Use the browser controls as you normally would, to browse, print, go back, etc. You can also:

1. Expand the information by clicking on the artist's surname. Or choose Full Information from the drop down list at the top of the page.
   
   
2. View the address information only by choosing Labels from the drop down list at the top of the page.