Highlights
Curandum: that which should be cared about
5 - 17 August, Wagga Wagga
Curated by Raymond Wholohan, Curandum is a group exhibition incorporating works across a range of arts disciplines, with artworks by Melissa Delaney, Drew Halyday, Jamie Holcombe, Simon Matthews, Zoe Steers, and Joel Thogersen. Curandum is an investigation based on ideas and assumptions of interplay between the ‘artist’ and the ‘art experts’. Four of these seven individuals were participants in the 2006 Next Wave Festival and have since formed an artist's collective called 80% Water. All artists involved are originally from Wagga Wagga, where many of the works have been originally developed. At E3 Art Space, Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Morrow St. Contact Raymond Wholohan Tel 0409 086 571 Email rwholohan@yahoo.com.au
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fLiNG Physical Theatre : Awake
14 - 17 & 21 - 23 August, Bega
Risky, challenging, confronting, thought provoking and touching. With a cast of 62 performers aged between 8 and 78 years, Awake presents a live performance of an
original score by two of the region’s most talented composers.
The show encompasses mixed metaphors of crossing generations, life, death and memory - with a
little bit of cricket and a tango thrown in.
Performances by fLiNG Physical Theatre and members of the community, with musicians Steve Clark, Heath Cullen, Helen Gill and Pete Wild. Directed by Lee Pemberton, with Don Asker as Animatuer.
Musical Direction by Geoffrey Badger with original compositions by Pete Wild.
At Bega Showground Pavillion, Upper St. Friday matinees at 1pm, evening performances 7.30pm. Tickets $15/$8/$40 family. Bookings Tel 0429 909 433 Email tix@flingphysicaltheatre.com.au
This project is supported with a grant from the Regional Arts Fund (RAF).
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Bellingen Jazz & Blues Festival
15 - 17 August, Bellingen
Three days of live jazz and blues music performed by the best. With Bellingen's pristine river and historic streetscape as the setting, the festival presents 35 performances in 13 venues. There will be jazz on the pavement by the pub and in the park beside the council chambers, intimate jams in small cafés, a big band dance, cocktail party, and late night grooves in clubs. The hallmark event on Sunday, Jazz by the Riverside, brings thousands of people together to enjoy wonderful music and picnic on the banks of the Bellinger River. Lineup includes the Jeff lang band, Carol Ralph's Legends of Jazz, Dale Barlow’s Organic Groovy Jazz Daddio's, and Blaine Whittaker. Venues include the Federal Hotel, Memorial Hall, Church Street and the Bellingen Community Markets. Full program and details online. Website www.bellingenjazzfestival.com.au
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Dubbo Jazz Festival
15 - 17 August, Dubbo
Celebrating its 18th year, Dubbo Jazz Festival kicks off on Friday night with five separate venues and bands changing on the hour. On Saturday the festival gets in to swing with a breakfast featuring Trevor Rippingale and Benny’s Boys. Anita Harris and her trio will entertain over lunch at the Lazy River Estate Vineyard, and Dundullimal Homestead will host 2 Swing in the afternoon from 2pm. The Big Band Concert is a highlight on Saturday with the St. John’s College Stage Band, the Sydney Secondary College Jazz Orchestra, and the Western Plains Big Band. Four other venues will feature 13 bands performing until midnight. On Sunday the St. Brigid’s Catholic Church will host a multi-denominational Gospel Service with Nyn Hamilton and the Dubbo Jazz Band followed by brunch at the Western Plains Cultural Centre with the Freddie Mac Trio. The weekend lineup includes Bob Malone, Benny’s Boys, Licorice Allsorts, Kevin Hunt Trio, The Eric Holdroyd Band, Jugalug String Band, Maurie’s Jolly Rollers, Red Hot Papa, Wild Rice, Anita Harris Quartet, 2 Swing, Feral Swing Catz, Mettet, Nyn Hamilton, and the Sydney Metro Big Band. Details online. Contact Dubbo Jazz Club Tel 02 6882 4649 Website www.users.bigpong.com/dubbojazz
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The Wired Lab
16 August, Cootamundra
Do you think ordinary fencing or telegraph wires can be musical instruments? Alan Lamb does! Alan has been making 'wire' music in outback Australia and remote locations around the world since the 1970's. He has earnt international acclaim for his musical compositions and sculptural installations that span hundreds of metres across the open landscape. Lamb has built his latest wire instrument on a farm in the Muttama area of NSW. The Wired Lab project gives you the opportunity to hear Lamb and special guests perform his 'Wire' Music. You will also learn about future activities The Wired Lab has planned such as community workshops and arts events. Starts 7.00pm at Cootamundra Arts and Cultural Centre (CACC), 16-20 Wallendoon St. Cost $5, all proceeds towards CACC. BYO nibbles and drinks. Website http://wiredlab.ning.com/
This project is supported with a grant from the Regional Arts Fund (RAF), The Australia Council for the Arts, Arts NSW, ERAP and The Riverina Cooperative.
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Vibe Alive: a youth festival with a difference
20 - 21 August, Coonamble
A two-day festival for young Australians of all backgrounds who like to dance, sing, paint and play sport. As part of a team, students get the chance to compete in a variety of challenges. Vibe Alive is about celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and being a proud Aussie. It’s also the perfect chance to meet some new mates! Vibe Alive will be held in five locations in 2008, with the community of Coonamble chosen as the only NSW location for the festival’s 2008 program. Vibe Alive brings music, sport, dance and art in a high-energy, youth-friendly setting with a carnival feel. Participants also have the opportunity to meet inspiring role models, learn about healthy living and career options and boost literacy and numeracy skills. Vibe Alive is a festival for all young people, from all walks of
life. Register your team online. Website www.vibe.com.au
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The Bloody Bride
21 - 23 August, Lismore
A new work created by Northern Rivers Performing Arts (NORPA) through its Generator program, this is a dynamic tale of jealousy, love, marriage and death. Young Lismore couple Cassie and Darren become drawn into the seductive world of Leo, an Irish traveller, living in a caravan on the outskirts of Lismore. Leo’s charm and worldliness intoxicate Cassie and her relationship with Darren is slowly poisoned. As Leo becomes more entwined in their lives, their sense of who they are is overturned. Cassie offers to marry Leo for money and to ensure he is able to stay in Australia. What follows is an intense fight for love. The production has been inspired by the culture of the region and is a dark and poetic thriller, making use of projections, movement and compelling text. The Bloody Bride is a new Australian play by Hilary Bell. Directed by Julian Louis. At Star Court Theatre, 126 Molesworth St. Tickets $45/$37/$20/$14. Website www.norpa.org.au
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Regional Arts NSW News
RANSW welcomes Ben
Regional Arts NSW welcomes new staff member Ben Sibson as Funding Officer. Since graduating with honours in composition from the Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music in 1997, Ben has worked as a freelance composer and percussionist on a variety of projects and in many genres. He has composed music for many theatrical works, and has received several commissions from performing bodies. As a performer, he has many years experience as a drummer / percussionist, keyboardist, vocalist, conductor and musical director, spanning many genres. He has performed at venues and festivals throughout Australia and Asia, including Womadelaide, Port Fairy, Apollo Bay and Bellingen folk festivals, and the festival of Island Cultures in Cheju, Korea. He has lectured in music technology, ethnic percussion and aural skills at the Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music, worked in support and logistics for the Victorian College of the Arts Music School, and has been an Arts Program Officer with both Arts Tasmania and Arts Victoria.
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New RADO for South East Arts Region
The South East Arts Region Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Gray as their new General Manager and Regional Arts Development Officer after their long-time GM, Jen Hunt, moved to the ABC to produce the morning programs for ABC South East. Andrew has a long association with the South East region, starting in 1985 running drama classes for children and performing in numerous bands. Andrew helped establish the Candelo Arts Society, mount chaotic musical theatre productions and kick-off the Candelo music and variety nights. In the late 1980s, Andrew relocated to Canberra and started work at the National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA). More recently, he was artistic director of In Theatre in Bega. Andrew is very excited about returning to the South East region to work as a Regional Arts Development Officer. He brings with him a good understanding of the challenges and potential for museums and galleries, a good rapport with youth, a love of indigenous arts and culture, and an enthusiasm for and practical experience in performing arts. Andrew will begin his new appointment at the beginning of August.
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RAF applications closing soon 
Applications for the Regional Arts Fund (RAF) are closing on 14 August. RAF is one of the key funding sources for arts and cultural activities in regional, rural and remote communities of NSW. Funding is offered in three categories: New Initiatives, Partnerships and Residencies & Mentorships – and available for one, two or three year projects commencing in 2009. The Regional Arts Fund is an initiative of the Australian Government. It supports arts and cultural activities that have long term cultural, economic and social benefits, promote partnerships and cultural networks and provide skill development opportunities.
- Everything you need to know is on the RANSW website here
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Other News
In Memory of Jan Wawrzynczak
The arts community mourns the passing of Mr Jan Wawrzynczak, who passed away on 25 July. Jan has touched lives of many around the world. He was a passionate man who helped and inspired many. He was a talented actor, writer, director, designer and manager of professional theatre across Australia and in Europe. Jan was recently appointed as a member of the Australia Council’s community partnerships committee and a member of the Kultour touring network. He was coordinator of the Belconnen Community Arts Centre and had served on the Arts ACT Arts Funding Advisory Committee. Jan previously held many positions in ACT and national community arts and culture companies. He was general manager of Canberra Youth Theatre, chair of the Multicultural Arts Alliance, multicultural arts officer in Western Sydney and then in the ACT. Jan has also worked with IHOS Opera and other theatre companies as a stage manager, lighting designer and operator. Jan’s commitment to promoting cultural diversity, and making the arts and culture central to Australia’s everyday life, will be sadly missed by all those who had the privilege to know him. His legacy will live on wherever communities across Australia are involved in defining their own cultural development. His wife, Anni Doyle Wawrzynczac said "he was so deeply loved by so many in the community."
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New M&G NSW research shows art's not just for the elite
A report on the first year of a major new three-year study of visitors to galleries and museums released by Museums & Galleries NSW demonstrates the value of galleries and museums to all sectors of the community and dismisses the common stereotype of art-lovers as a ‘champagne-sipping élite’. The report, Guess Who’s Going To The Gallery? is based on over 2,200 interviews with visitors at twelve galleries and museums in the Western Sydney and the Newcastle/Hunter regions. It presents the findings from the first stage of the first ever state-wide, standardised survey of museum and gallery visitors to be undertaken in NSW. The key finding of the report is that public galleries and museums are popular with all sectors of their local communities, regardless of age, income, education or cultural background. Amongst other things, it shows that visitors to galleries and museums in Western Sydney and the Newcastle/Hunter regions are more likely to earn below the average Australian income and are just as likely to have a high school or TAFE qualification as a post-graduate degree.
- Download the report and fact sheets here
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A little bit of help goes a long way with GAL funding
Eight NSW regional communities will benefit from this year’s GAL program. From the far north of Byron Bay to the small Murray River town of Barooga, GAL funds will support a variety of performing arts activities over the next ten months. Through the 2008 GAL program, regional audiences of over 3,500 people are now guaranteed access to some of Australia’s best drama, music, circus and children’s theatre. The GAL program is a NSW State Government initiative, managed by Arts On Tour. Operating as a guarantee against loss scheme, the program underwrites community groups to host professional theatre and music touring shows in their towns. “Although we have had limited funds this year, we are delighted that the GAL program has been able to reach so far and have such a positive impact for audiences in regional NSW,” said Penny Miles, General Manager of Arts On Tour. The list of successful applications are a commendable example of innovative marketing plans, exciting performance programs and a reminder of the important role art plays in the health and vitality of regional communities. Communities to benefit from the 2008 GAL program: Bargooa, Byron Bay, Gilgandra, Inverall, Kyogle, Narrabri, Wauchope and Weethalle.
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New Churchill Fellow in the valley
Bermagui resident Matthew Perry has received the prestigious Churchill Fellowship for 2008. The fellowship provides a world travel study grant available to 120 Australians who are judged to be in a position to positively impact Australian communities and their culture. Matthew started and currently coordinates The Art in the Garage project which is part of Tulgeen Group’s Access Service. For eight years the project has worked from a small garage converted into a studio which is located in Bega. The project currently supports 24 people with a disability in their art making and employs local practicing artists as educators. Artworks created in the project have been seen at sixteen acclaimed exhibitions in Bega and many other regions. Matthew is also a mentor and advisor to other emerging arts projects in Eurobodalla, Cooma, Wagga Wagga, Sydney and Canberra. The fellowship study will take him to 5 different countries to look at the most innovative visual arts projects and practice. The Art in the Garage project is currently in the first stages of building three new studios on the same site as the original garage/studio. The new studios will be set in a garden space that will showcase the art works created in the project. The knowledge Matthew gains in this world study will be embraced in the project. The new art making environment will be one of the most innovative art making facilities for people with a disability in Australia.
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Parliamentary inquiry into Arts & Cultural Infrastructure
The NSW Public Works Committee is to examine and inquire into the development of an arts and cultural plan for NSW and the alignment of this plan to broad government planning strategies for the development of arts and cultural infrastructure outside the Sydney CBD, including regional areas. In particular, the Committee will inquire into and report on: 1. Issues of public and private funding and allocation of resources; 2. Suitability of public infrastructure for arts and cultural life; 3. The desirability of locating cultural facilities in close proximity to create hubs; 4. Accessibility of cultural and arts education; 5. Economic impacts on communities; 6. The adequacy of the NSW State Plan and desirability of a cultural plan for the state to maximise diversity of access, with reference to the Tourism Masterplan and other relevant planning strategies. 7. Any other relevant matters. The closing date for submissions is Friday 29 August 2008.
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Central West Arts & Disability Forum a success
An Arts and Disability Forum was held in Orange on 30 June, aiming to identify needs and issues within the region for arts and disability services, and discuss plans for future arts and disability projects. Over 60 people from across the Central-West region attended the forum including artists, carers, volunteers, service providers, students, teachers, council staff, venue operators and those interested in arts and disability. Alison McLaren, Audience Development Officer for Accessible Arts facilitated a ‘Speak Up’ session where attendees were divided up into groups to discuss and share ideas about what Arts OutWest, local communities and Accessible Arts can do in the future in order to make the arts more accessible to people with disabilities. Attendees were provided with the opportunity to discuss the arts and disability projects they had been involved in within the region. Some of the issues identified during the day included: media attention to the creativity of people with disabilities, funding, a lack of resources and arts venues for those with disabilities, a lack of support volunteers, accessibility to transport, the need to network, and a need for education about arts and disability. Arts OutWest will follow up on some of the needs and issues identified by those who attended the Forum.
- Contact Hannah Semler at Arts OutWest Tel 02 6338 4657
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Utes in the paddock
In the heart of Lachlan River country at the geographic centre of NSW, a dynamic celebration of Australia’s outback culture is building momentum. Residents around the central west town of Condobolin are buzzing about a quirky project taking form on a nearby station. Iconic model Holden utes are taking on new life as part of an ambitious artists’ tribute to life in the outback. 'Utes in the Paddock' is the brainchild of Graham Pickles, an international business leader from Sydney, whose passion for the outback led him to purchase the historic cattle station, Burrawang West near Ootha in 2000. The station have been filling their paddocks with art in a project involving Holden Utes painted by quintessential well known Aussie artists and mounted for visitors to view. So far two utes are in place, one by John Murray and one by Shane Gehlert, with one by Peter Browne and one painted by Wiradjuri artists on the way. Even the local mechanics and panel beaters are involved in this community project.
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Film & TV industry disappointed by Filmcentral changes
Filmcentral NSW, the ‘one‐stop‐shop’ to help film producers find locations and to coordinate facilities and support in the region, will be without a dedicated Project Officer after a budget decision by the CENTROC group of councils. Filmcentral is funded 50/50 by the NSW Department of State and Regional Development (DSRD) and 23 local governments. 13 of these local governments are CENTROC members. As a cost cutting measure by CENTROC councils a three month ‘review’ period will commence in July with current Project Officer David Barrow stood down and his role spread between a number of existing council staff in the region. This decision was made by CENTROC only. There has been wide‐spread disappointment and opposition to the decision within the film and television industry with many industry specialists arguing that the role of enticing film and media production to the region requires specialised understanding of the film industry, immediate responses to enquires and a proactive approach to promoting locations.
- Contact Film Central here
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Canowindra dancer working with Meryl Tankard
Erin Nash, a young dancer from Canowindra, moved to Sydney this year to take up a role in Meryl Tankard’s new dance work VX18504. The project blends dance and theatre in a portrayal of the ways war affects people. Whilst growing up in Canowindra Erin jumped at every opportunity to get involved in the performing arts and was a regular participant in Artstart workshops. VX18504, named for the army service number of Tankard’s father, runs July 23 to August 2 at the Carriageworks in Sydney.
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Regional arts to shine on Launceston
Launceston was announced as the 2010 Regional Arts Australia conference host community by Tasmania’s Minister for the Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts, Michelle O’Byrne at a ceremony at Launceston’s Academy Gallery. Regional Arts Australia’s president, Suzie Haslehurst commented on Tasmania’s national reputation for innovation and imagination across its creative industries. “I know we will see that flair and energy reflected in this conference, which will be an excellent opportunity for Tasmania’s artists to display their talents on a national stage. I congratulate Tasmanian Regional Arts on its successful bid to host the conference and I am sure like the others before it, the 2010 conference will leave a great legacy of skills, ideas and new and renewed relationships in the host community.” The conference, one of the largest gatherings of arts professionals yet staged in Tasmania will take place from 27 - 29 August 2010 at a number of venues across the city. Around 700 delegates are expected to attend, contributing around $2 million dollars to the local economy.
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NAVA to produce Art Censorship Guide
The National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) will produce an Art Censorship Guide, following extensive public debate about issues arising from the censorship of Bill Henson’s artwork. NAVA is the peak body representing the professional interests of the Australian visual arts sector, and has had a long-standing interest in the art censorship question. In addition, as a way of guiding artists in relation to ethically working with children, NAVA will include a checklist in the next edition of the Code of Practice for the Australian Visual Arts and Craft Sector, which it is currently preparing for publication.
- Download the full media release here
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2008 Classical Music Awards
The Australian music industry celebrated the success of this year's most outstanding Australian classical music achievements at the 2008 Classical Music Awards on 28 July. The Awards were presented by APRA and the Australian Music Centre, at The Playhouse, Sydney Opera House. Australian jazz pioneer, Judy Bailey, received the award for Distinguished Services to Australian Music. This prestigious award recognises her enormous contribution to Australian new music through her role as a mentor, composer and educator. Other award categories included: Long-Term Contribution to the Advancement of Australian Music, Best Composition by an Australian Composer, Outstanding Contribution by an Organisation Award, Work of the Year, and Instrumental Work of the Year. Hosted by Julia Lester, presenter of Classic Drive on ABC Classic FM, the Awards featured performances by Mark Isaacs, The Song Company and Windstrokes William Barton, Claire Edwardes, Iain Grandage and Mel Robinson. Eleven national and various state awards were presented by industry luminaries such as CEO of Sydney Opera House, Richard Evans; Prof. Emeritus Roger Covell; Kathy Keele and James Strong of the Australia Council; distinguished composer Barry Conyngham; President of SIMA Peter Rechniewski as well as music entrepreneur and winner of the 2007 Distinguished Services to Australian Music award, Belinda Webster.
- See the full list of award recipients here
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Surprises a plenty in Box 'o Tricks
The Box ‘o Tricks program from Orana Arts and the Western Plains Cultura Centre (WPCC) will tour 18 schools reaching around 1,221 students in the region from 24 July - 24 September 2008. Box ‘o Tricks contains treasures from the collections of the WPCC. Targeted at primary school students, it is based on the Visual Arts and Human Society and its Environment (HSIE) Curricula. Acting Regional Arts Development Officer Merryn Spencer said that the Box ‘o Tricks project was an opportunity for children outside of Dubbo to experience the depth of the Western Plains Cultural Centre’s collection. “This is a unique program in partnership with the Western Plains Cultural Centre which gives students the opportunity to engage with the museum and art objects from the collection in a supportive learning environment. From the moment students put on the white gloves at the beginning of the session, the whole experience becomes dynamic, it allows them to physically handle the objects and learn through a multi-sensory approach." This year's program is funded by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal's Rural Education Program.
- Contact Merryn Spencer, Acting Regional Arts Development Officer. Tel 02 6817 8704 Email mspencer@oranaarts.com
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Launch of Dance Plan 2012
The Australia Council for the Arts and Ausdance have launched the Dance Plan 2012, a four-year action plan for the Australian dance sector. The plan lays out the ambitions of the Australia Council and Ausdance for a more vibrant, diverse and dynamic dance sector by 2012, and the some of ways that this can be achieved by developing the sector, increasing investment from a range of sources, increasing participation and education opportunities, and providing sustainable career paths. Dance Plan 2012 was launched at the World Dance Alliance Summit in Brisbane on Monday 14 July 2008. Australia Council director of dance Jennifer McLachlan said that the Dance Plan 2012 outlined four main ambitions for sector. "By 2012, we want to see more excellent and innovative Australian dance, more opportunities to see and participate in Australian dance, dance as an integral part of every young person’s education and a range of sustainable careers for dance artists," she said. Audance National CEO Julie Dyson AM said these ambitions were underpinned by cultural diversity and Indigenous cultural heritage. "The plan aims to guide Australia towards a dance sector that is vibrant, sustainable, and moves as many of us as possible," she said.
- Download Dance Plan 2012 here [PDF]
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Dance NSW winter issue out
This issue looks at upcoming productions in Sydney with Stephen Page and Bangarra Dance Theatre's work, Matthina and Meryl Tankard's new project working with The Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP). It also brings regular updates on dance syndicates around NSW and a guide to 'Whats On this Winter'. Don't forget to check out updates in the 'Dance In NSW' menu for hot ticket offers and 'Dance Clips' - snippets of dance films by local and international film makers. In this issue, a piece is included from a third year degree student at the Australian Catholic University. Meagan Simpson has been studying ‘mirror neurons’ in the brain and how they may help dancers to learn movements, and can help teachers to understand how the brain works in absorbing new dance information. She shares some of her findings with us.
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FTO acts on film friendly legislation
Premier Iemma has issued a directive to State Government Ministers and Chief Executive Officers of State Government Agencies requiring them to provide the highest possible level of cooperation with film makers.
The Premier's directive is consistent with the recent Film Friendly package of legislation which, amongst other measures, requires local Councils to respond favourably to filming requests and to comply with a Filming Protocol.
The NSW Film and Television Office (FTO) has also acted on the recent introduction of the Film Friendly legislation by developing a draft plain English version of the Local Government Filming Protocol. This will provide a basis for discussions with Councils and the NSW screen industry to meet the new legislative requirements. Discussions are expected to commence before the end of July.
- Read the full media release here
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$3 million boost to Indigenous heritage protection
Celebrating NAIDOC week, Heritage Minister, Peter Garrett has announced more than $3 million in support from the Commonwealth Government’s Indigenous Heritage Program for 49 Indigenous projects across Australia.
Mr Garrett said the program was aimed at helping community groups and individuals identify, conserve and promote the heritage values of places important to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
“The 49 projects being funded in this round of the Indigenous Heritage Program are spread across the country and share a common aim to maintain and protect Indigenous heritage values as an important part of Australia’s heritage.
They include six New South Wales, 12 Northern Territory, eight Queensland, five South Australian, two Tasmanian, two Victorian and 14 Western Australian projects.
“In the Walgett region in New South Wales around $70,000 will help to protect sites of significance such as burials, campsites, bora grounds and hunting grounds to ensure the traditional knowledge of this rich Aboriginal heritage is passed on."
- View the full list of the projects here
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Cowra Aboriginal Dance Development Program
Arts OutWest received Australia Council for the Arts funding this year to begin an Aboriginal Dance Development Program. Dancer and choreographer Jo Clancy has been working with existing dance students from Cowra’s Warragimba dance group based at Cowra High. They’re using a blend of traditional and contemporary choreography, working their existing choreography into new routines, set to contemporary Aboriginal music. A public performance of their work will be held Monday July 28, 2.30pm at Cowra High School. Workshops with Jo Clancy are also planned for Wellington and Kelso in August. Funded by The Australia Council for the Arts.
- Contact Arts OutWest 02 6338 4657
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Australia Council report: anticipating change in the major performing arts
In May 2007, the Major Performing Arts Board of the Australia Council commissioned AEA Consulting to identify the most significant trends and factors likely to influence the health and vitality of the 29 largest performing arts organisations in Australia over the next two decades. AEA also was asked to identify key measures or indicators for these trends that can be tracked over time and used in strategic planning by the Major Performing Arts Board (MPAB) and the major performing arts groups (MPAs) themselves. This study is a part of the MPAB’s ongoing work to ensure that Australia has an artistically vibrant, financially viable and broadly accessible major performing arts sector. It extends the MPAB’s efforts, triggered by the Major Performing Arts Inquiry (MPAI) in 1999, to address the complex challenges facing the major performing arts companies and collect and analyse data about their artistic vitality, financial health and public services.
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Murray Conservatorium Director bids farewell
After almost a decade at the helm, Peter Lynch is leaving Murray Conservatorium to pursue new horizons and new challenges. There have been numerous highlights over the years. “We have forged especially close bonds with Upper Hume Community Health Service, the Murray Valley Centre and Kalianna Enterprises, while links with both public and private schools have ensured that the expertise of our staff can be shared with students from a variety of backgrounds and musical interests. We are especially proud of our Outreach Program which services a large number of schools in outlying areas. Agreements with AlburyCity and the City of Wodonga have made possible much of our activity within the wider community." Peter commended his staff who are 'the glue' of the organisation. "We now have a settled and highly productive teaching staff who enjoy significantly improved employment conditions and excellent professional development opportunities...Perhaps the most significant example of the latter was our Classics on Precinct program through which our staff were privileged to work with some of Australia’s finest composers including Peter Sculthorpe, Colin Brumby, Gordon Kerry, Larry Sitsky, George Dreyfus, Stuart Greenbaum, Elena Kats-Chernin and the late Michael Easton."
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Deni Ute Muster generates $10 million to region
The Deniliquin Ute Muster is worth an estimated $10 million to the town and region annually. This is considerably more than what had been estimated in the past. An economic analysis was carried out at the 2007 Festival highlighting a massive influence not just economically but also for tourism in the local region. Patrons were surveyed at the 2007 Festival with specific questions relating to their expenditure whilst on the way to Deniliquin as well as whilst they were in this area. It shows that on average each patron spends $604.30 to attend the Festival. The information was then collated and downloaded into an Encore Festival & Evaluation Kit, designed by Sustainable Tourism CRC. From this information an Economic Analysis Report was produced. President of the Deni – Play on the Plains Limited, Mrs Kathy Simpson was overwhelmed with the results. “We are delighted. We always knew it was good for the community, now we have the figures to prove it. The next step is to investigate the flow – on effects of that spending in the community”, she said.
- Read more about the Deni Ute Muster here
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Museum of the Riverina wins national award
The Museum of the Riverina has been named a ‘Marvellous Museum’ in a national competition recognising vital role regional museums play in Australia’s cultural life. The inaugural competition was a joint venture between Museums Australia and ABC Radio National, with the winners announced on Radio National’s breakfast program. The Museum of the Riverina was named the winner in the Best Medium to Large Museum category. The major overall winner was The Kodja Place Visitor & Interpretive Centre, a small museum in Kojonup, Western Australia. The win comes at the start of Local Government Week. The Museum is featuring in Wagga Wagga City Council’s celebrations of how we are working with residents to 'cultivate their own backyard', developing our identity as a City and preserving Wagga’s history. Museum of the Riverina manager Madeleine Scully said working closely with the community is key to the Museum’s success. “This is a wonderful acknowledgement of the hard work and achievements of the Museum team,” she said. Museum curator Michelle Maddison compiled the submission earlier this year. According to the judging panel, comprised of a Museums Australia representative together with ABC Radio National staff, it came down to ‘x’ factor which distinguished some organisations from the rest.
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Circus Success
Orana Arts and Circus West have just finished touring the region with ARTstreet – a fun and interactive workshop based on circus skills and street performance. ARTstreet toured during the July school holidays and was funded through the Youth Participation Grants Program and the NSW Department of Sport and Recreation. The unique ARTstreet program provided free training in circus skills, live statue performance work and face painting over three-hour workshop sessions held in Narromine, Mendooran, Trangie, Dubbo, Gilgandra, Tooraweenah, Baradine, Coonabarabran, Coolah, Dunedoo and Binnaway. Facilitators for the ARTstreet program were Ash Blenkiron and Richard Sullivan from Circus West, and Merryn Spencer, Acting Regional Arts Development Officer from Orana Arts. Merryn said that ARTstreet was very successful and well received by the young people in these regional centres. “At each of the locations we toured the participation and enthusiasm levels among youth were high – everybody got in and had a go at something new! Overall, there were around 220 young participants in ARTstreet and it was great to see it so well supported around the region."
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Inland NSW Tourism Awards - winners announced
Hailed as the ‘night of nights’ for the Inland NSW Tourism Industry, this event was a show stopper with a Casio/Elvis Parkes Theme. Attendees from all over the state gathered together at the Parkes Leagues Club on Saturday 26 July to discover who would take home the coveted 2008 CountryLink Inland NSW Tourism award in over 16 categories. The Committee of Inland NSW Tourism Awards honoured long standing member, Mr Ted Wilson who recently passed away. Ted Wilson was a strong advocate for Tourism in Inland NSW and in 2007, received a Ministerial Certificate of Appreciation for his commitment to regional tourism. Fittingly, an awards category has been renamed in his honour and is now ‘the Ted Wilson Award for Outstanding Contribution to Tourism by an Individual.’ Central NSW won eight of the 17 award categories, competing against New England, Riverina, and Outback NSW operators.
- View the full list of award recipients here
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Artist in residence inspired by Wilcannia wilderness
Julie Barratt is a regional artsist and gallery director from Alstonville, Northern NSW. She recently returned from a residency in Wilcannia organised through West Darling Arts in Broken Hill. After travelling 1600km by car with her son Darcy, Julie's first impression was one of trepidation, fuelled by stories of local violence and abuse via people who had heard tall tales from people who had passed through the town. "The art centre itself stood on the bare red desert dirt with its wilting corrugated iron sign, but was well stocked and frequented. From the first day we were welcomed with open arms by the community and spent a very busy two weeks doing workshops with many, many children and a steady stream of adults interested in learning new printmaking skills." The artwork that she undertook during the residency was a site specific work that involved collecting local plants and interesting objects which were then constructed into collaged works on cardboard and printed. "The natural beauty of Wilcannia and its surrounds was astounding and many hours were spent along the banks of the Darling scouring for interesting plants...there was much to explore and learn." Julie and Darcy "fell in love with huge skies, the boundless desert vista with red dust as far as the eye can see, and the people." Julie spent the last few days printing in the beautifully equipped studio attached to the Broken Hill Regional Gallery, before returning home.
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Cultural Grants Review update
Carol Mills, Director-General for the Department of the Arts, Sport and Recreation has announced that the Cultural Grants Program released earlier this year recommended reforms covering all aspects of the Program from its strategic framework, to application and assessment processes. "There will be many benefits to the arts community from the introduction of the new Program including significantly simplified application and assessment processes. The Department of the Arts, Sport and Recreation is currently finalising the guidelines, application forms, assessment and contracting processes. Arts NSW will be advising other funding bodies, including the Australia Council of the new arrangements so that there is no disruption to existing contracts. The new guidelines will be released in the near future and applicants will be given six weeks to prepare and lodge their applications. During this period the Department will run briefing sessions in metropolitan and regional locations on the new process. The material from these sessions will also be available on the web site for anyone who is unable to attend a session."
- Organisations can access regular updates at Arts NSW’s website here
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Books Alive opens new chapter for Aussie readers
The nation’s largest annual promotion of books and reading promises Australians an experience they won’t be able to put down. Minister for the Arts, The Hon Peter Garrett AM has announced the launch of Books Alive 2008, a month-long campaign featuring a host of activities to tempt people to pick up a book. Books Alive aims to introduce all Australians to the joys of reading, and includes a list of recommended books, a giveaway feature title, promotions, advertising and author tours throughout August. "There’s no better time to start reading than during Books Alive. I encourage everyone to pick up a copy of the Books Alive guide, find a quiet spot, and discover the joys of reading," Minister Garrett said. "There are 50 books to choose from and there really is something for everyone. The books have been hand-picked by book-lovers for their quality, broad appeal and range of interests. The majority of books on the list are by Australian authors so it’s also a good opportunity to support our home grown writers." Research commissioned for Books Alive 2008 has found that Australia is already a nation of book lovers, with around 92 percent of people reading for pleasure in the past month and 63 percent going into a bookshop. Books Alive features several exciting initiatives throughout August.
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Project Reports
Increase the peace with beats
Late 2007, Byron Bay
Byron Youth Activity Centre hosted radio, studio and DJ workshops with 48 local youths over a fwe months at the end of last year. David Greentree Bremmer ran 'Electronic Music' workshops on how to write and record music. Bilbo Taylor's 'Create Your Own Radio Show' was a hit, and 'DJ School' was facilitated by Brigette Kaelin. As part of the DJ course participants were given the opportunity to audition for performing at Splendour In The Grass festival and two were successful in scoring the gig. As part of the radio course, eight young people were introduced to the local radio station and given a tour and introduction to using the panels for broadcasting. The workshops provided a great opportunity to learn music, audio engineering and production skills with strong mentors. As a result of the project, Byron Shire Council is going to fund the continuation of the popular DJ program. The use of the music studio has increased greatly, and a few of the young locals have managed to get paid DJ work since the workshops.
This project was supported with a grant from the Regional Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program (CASP)
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NAIDOC Week at Southern Cross Uni
June 2008
A kids day attended by almost 200 local primary and pre-school children was a fitting finale for a fabulous week of NAIDOC celebrations at Southern Cross University. A week-long program was held across the University’s campuses at Lismore, Tweed Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour with workshops including dance, bush tucker, art and traditional cooking. The workshops and kids’ day were funded by the Australian Government Regional Arts Fund with support from Southern Cross University, project partners and the Indigenous community. Events were coordinated by the University’s Indigenous Events Coordinating Committee under the guidance of Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples. Grant funding contributed towards the cost of hiring a project coordinator, Bilyana Noel Blomeley, whose commitment and enthusiasm ensured broad participation from the University and wider community. The week was a resounding success with excellent attendances at all events and an open, warm and connected sharing of culture, skills and stories.
This project was supported with a grant from the Regional Arts Fund (RAF).
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New Resources
M & G NSW | Standards Community Directory
The Standards Community Directory is an annual publication developed by M&G NSW in partnership with Museum and Gallery Services Queensland. The Directory is an on-line document only - hard copy editions are not available. A total of 53 museums have taken part in the Standards Program since its inception in 2003, and each of these museums is featured in the 2008 Standards Community Directory. The Directory features an outline of each museum that has gone through the Standards Program, including contact details, a museum profile, and how they benefited from participating in the Standards Program.
- Download the directory here [PDF]
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AbaF Online
AbaF Online is a new online community of people interested in private sector support for the arts – sponsorships, partnerships, volunteering and donating. Be the first to register for workshops (your details will be completed automatically); donate to registered artists and arts projects; find out about upcoming networking opportunities; register a volunteer or a project with adviceBank and boardBank; receive updates of news from your state; download free publications; engage in one-to-one dialogue with our experts; post your profile as an artist or arts organisation to help you find a business volunteer, business partner or donor; find free resources and share ideas. Join the community – log in now and check out AbaF Online!
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What's On
Vedic View
Until 31 August, Chinderah Bay
Richard Mitchell features in this exhibition with a display of intricate, ‘Escher-esque’ watercolour paintings. Inspiration often coming from the Indian tradition, where esoteric wisdom of the universe is called, Veda, from Sanskrit which means 'to know' or 'knowledge.' Related are words such as wisdom and video from the Latin. One who knows, sees the truth; hence the relation to ‘video.’ The work will reflect his personal beliefs and include many landscapes and seascapes from locations within the Tweed Shire. At Curious Art Gallery, 94a Chinderah Bay Drive. Tel 02 6674 5430 Website www.curiousart.org.au
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In Your Dreams – a journey into surrealism
Until 1 September, Gulgong
This will be a provocative and evocative exhibition in the vein of a cultural movement best known for its unexpected juxtapositions. It taps images of the subconscious. It has afforded an opportunity for local artists to go outside their comfort zones and for art collectors to experience something new and stimulating. The exhibition includes not only paintings but photographs as well so it will be interesting to see surrealism in photography. 12 artists will be exhibiting including Sam Paine, Chris Stephens, Kathleen Dowling, Jocelyn Stenson, Chris Wright and Michael Bourke. At 89 Mayne Street Gallery, Gulgong. Tel 02 6374 1178 Email contact@89mayne.com.au Website www.89mayne.com.au
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New Millennium
Until 6 September, Lismore
New Millennium is a survey of 21 leading contemporary artists from the Asia Pacific and Mediterranean regions, looking at what ideas artists are articulating in the new millennium. The exhibition considers what has changed our world, what is new in the world, and how we have responded. The work may be about connecting to the world, environmental or political issues, or just about being lonely. In this millennium, world politics have already changed. India is now the world’s largest democracy. The International Monetary Fund says China, the world’s most populous country, is expected to overtake Germany as the third-largest economy this year. With 10 straight years of economic growth, Russia is the world’s biggest energy exporter, while Brazil is the No. 2 food producer after the United States of America. However, within this flux, our intimate concerns remain the same, creating a gap between what is changed and what is innate in us. Artists: Cang Xin, Shaun Gladwell, Patricia Piccini, Anastasia Klose, Vernon Ah Kee, Niwhai Tupaea, Michael Parekowhai, Tracey Moffatt, Gabriella and Silvana Mangano, Destiny Deacon, Richard Bell, Rohan Wealleans, Kate Rohde, David Griggs, Fiona Lowry, Joao Penalva, Ken Kagami, Peter Graham, Aris Prabawa, Selina Ou, Mimi Tong. Curated by Steven Alderton. At Lismore Regional Gallery, 131 Molesworth St. Tel 02 6622 2209
Email artgallery@lismore.nsw.gov.au Website www.lismoregallery.org
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The Mosaic Group: Shards of Colour
1 - 31 August, Coffs Harbour
The Mosaic Group are an informal group of artists from Coffs Harbour, Sawtell, Bellingen and Bowraville. They meet once a month to swap ideas and advice but have no teacher. The group includes local artists such as Chris Stewart, Liz Cram, Annie Payne, Val Mola and Hillary Hartney to name a few. The works are 2D and 3D in tile and glass from realistic to abstract including functional pieces such as mirrors and bowls. At Bunker Cartoon Gallery, John Champion Way, City Hill, Corner of Hogbin Drive and Albany Street, Coffs Harbour. Tel 02 6651 7343 Website www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au
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Blackheath Phoenix Choir and the Lithgow Orchestra
3 August, Lithgow
For the first time, the Blackheath Phoenix Choir and the Lithgow Orchestra come together for a magical performance. Lithgow audiences should be thrilled by the talents of these two talented groups. The program will include music by Handel, Faure, Franck, Vaughan-Williams, Bach and a special treat with music composed by some of the orchestra members themselves. The Lithgow orchestra is to be led by Gustaw (Joe) Szelski and this group’s members come from the local area as well as the upper Blue Mountains. Likewise, the Blackheath Phoenix Choir have singers from Lithgow, Blackheath, Katoomba and other centres in the mountains. Directing the choir will be the highly regarded Walter Sutcliffe, well known singing teacher, organist and double bass player. At Hoskins Memorial Uniting Church (which has excellent acoustics!). Starts 2pm. Cost $10, includes a delicious afternoon tea. Contact Norm McFarlane Tel 02 6351 4486
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Australian String Quartet in Kendall
3 August, Kendall
The Camden Haven Arts Council present a concert by the Australian String Quartet. This outstanding group, which gave a concert in Port Macquarie in November 2006, invites the audience to journey with them through string quartets by Joseph Haydn, Miriam Hyde, and Ludwig van Beethoven. The program includes Haydn's String Quartet in D minor, op 76 no 2 fifths, Hyde's String Quartet in E minor, op 77 Beethoven's String Quartet in C sharp minor, op 131. At Kendall School of Arts, Comboyne St, Kendall, at 2pm. Tickets $35/$30/$10. Light refreshments will be served after the concert. Contact Catherine Davis, Tel 02 6582 0142
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CMAA winners Concert
7 August, Lismore
The brightest stars in country, Lee Kernaghan, Troy Cassar-Daley and Sara Storer come out for the CMAA Winners' Concert with special guest Lou Bradley. Hang on to your hats when Australian of the Year Lee Kernaghan takes you on a wild ride during his awesome high voltage set. Lee's Golden Guitar tally of 27 is second only to the late Slim Dusty and he has a phenomenal chart record of hit albums and singles, including his collaboration with Adam Brand and Steve Forde on the charity track, Spirit of the Bush, dedicated to farmers affected by drought. CMAA Male Artist and five times Entertainer of the Year Troy Cassar-Daley was recently awarded the CMA's Global Artist of the Year in Nashville and APRA Country Work of the Year for Everything's Going to be Alright. Sara Storer is Country's most awarded female artist with a total of 11 Golden Guitars. This Songbird broke all records in 2004 collecting 7 Golden Guitars for Chasing Buffalo and Land Cries Out, the single from her current release Silver Skies, won APRA and Heritage Song of the Year Awards this year. At Lismore Workers club, 8pm. Tel 02 6621 7401 Website www.country.com.au
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This month at Tweed River Art Gallery
7 August - 21 September, Murwillumbah
Olive Cotton Award – An annual award for excellence in photographic portraiture offering a major acquisitive prize of $10,000.
Daniel Wallwork: Hoon – Presented by Queensland Arts Council, this touring exhibition explores the world of hot cars and slick paint jobs.
Duke Albada: Telltales - Duke uses encounters to shape and influence her ideas. Telltales in comprised of innovative, contemporary works in experimental media that inspire and incite conversation and discussion.
At Tweed River Art Gallery, Cnr Tweed Valley Way & Mistral Rd, Murwillumbah. Tel 02 6670 2790 Website www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/artgallery
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A Master at the Keyboard
9 August, Albury
Murray Conservatorium will present the Third-Prize Winner from the 2008 Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia. The Sydney International Piano Competition was inaugurated in 1977 by Claire Dan AM OBE and is held every four years. It was admitted as a member of the Federation of International Music Competitions in 1978, and is presented in association with the University of Sydney and with the co-operation of the ABC. Chosen from some 36 competitors and coming ‘direct’ from the Sydney Opera House, this promises to be a wonderful opportunity to hear one of the world’s finest young pianists performing on the magnificent grand piano made in Australia by Stuart & Sons. This recital is presented in association with the Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia and is funded by the Ruth Whyte Bequest, AlburyCity, City of Wodonga and NSW Department of Education and Training. At St Matthew’s Church, Kiewa St, at 8pm. Tickets $25/$10, includes refreshments. Tel 02 6041 4249
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History Makers
9 August, Dubbo
The Friends of the Western Plains Cultural Centre are hosting a fundraising event, with 'History Makers' as this year’s theme, and guests are encouraged to dress as a favourite historical figure. The Friends of the Western Plains Cultural Centre have changed from the Friends of the Dubbo Regional Gallery and the theme reflects their new supporting role of both the Dubbo Regional Museum & Gallery at the Western Plains Cultural Centre. There is a three course meal and musical entertainment provided and Ken Tucker will again be painting a masterpiece in the Hall as guests look on. There will be a 'Pick a Pic' auction where guests can pay a nominal fee to pick the picture of a famous historical figure and reveal a great prize donated by local Dubbo businesses. St. Brigid’s Hall. Tickets $65/$75 from the Western Plains Cultural Centre. Tel 02 6801 4444
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I am Jack
11 August, Moama
13 August Hay
15 August, Finley
27 August,
Cobar
29 August, Narromine
2 September, Gilgandra
9 September, Collarenebri
12 September, Lightning Ridge
Susanne Gervay’s play I am Jack will be touring regional NSW throughout August and September. Jack is smart and funny and eleven years old. Jack is also being bullied and needs help. Unfortunately, Jack’s mother is too wrapped up in herself to see this and Jack’s teacher, Mr. Angelou, is too busy to pay attention to the warning signs. But little does Jack know that help is close at hand. This excellent one man show explores the taunting and teasing that bullies are so adept at inflicting on their victims and shows young people that they can win against bullying. Jack takes his audience on a touching and sometimes comical journey as he moves from victim to victor. Directed by Sandra Eldridge, performed by Tim McGarry. Presented by Monkey Baa Theatre for Young People. Venue and booking details online. Website http://monkeybaa.com.au
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Codgers
12 - 16 August, Wodonga
Eavesdrop on six senior Aussie men, some of them mates since war service, as they sweat it out together each week in a gym and are taken on journeys that are challenging, touching and very funny. When secrets, differences and loss of trust threaten to destroy their long-established friendships, they learn that ‘difference’ is more a matter of point of view; that ‘you wouldn’t be dead for quids’ and, no matter what, that you just gotta laugh!
Former Sydney Theatre Company artistic director Wayne Harrison (the driving force behind Tap Dogs) directs a fabulous cast of six of Australia’s leading senior actors including Ronald Falk (Nicholas Nickleby, Weary), Ron Haddrick (The One Day of the Year) and the ever popular Henri Szeps (Mother and Son). Codgers is the winner of the 2006 Rodney Seaborn Playwright’s Award. The
cast includes Ronald Falk, Ron Haddrick, Jon Lam, Henri Szeps. At Hume Building Society Butter Factory Theatre, Wodonga. Tickets $42/$32/$16. Bookings Tel 02 6021 7433 Website www.hothousetheatre.com.au
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MGT in Byron Bay
15 August, Byron Bay
Legendary Austrian jazz guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel, Australia’s own Slava Grigoryan and US legend and innovator Ralph Towner (MGT) return to Australia to showcase their combined talents of what is deemed a ‘dream group' for many music enthusiasts. While varying in age and heritage, Muthspiel, Grigoryan and Towner’s common bond is that they are classically trained and inspired. However, each guitarist has a distinctive approach to composition and performance. With world-class instrumentation and music destined to transport listeners to another world, this unique presentation of guitar mastery is not to be missed. At Byron Bay Community Centre. Bookings Tel 02 6685 6807 Website www.youtube.com
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Memories of Elvis weekend
16 - 17 August, Parkes
Parkes, the Elvis Capital of Australia celebrates the anniversary of Elvis' death with a weekend of remembrance
and entertainment. The weekend will include Elvis trivia and live Elvis entertainment at the Parkes Leagues
Club with a candlelight vigil at the Elvis Wall of fame and much more. At
Parkes Leagues Club Clarinda Street Parkes. Contact
Parkes Visitor Information Centre Tel 02 6863 8860 Website www.parkeselvisfestival.com.au
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Bangalow Music Festival
29 - 31 August, Bangalow
Bangalow Music Festival combines world-class musicians with captivating programming, delicious food and a festive atmosphere all surrounded by the sub-tropical beauty of the heritage township of Bangalow. The program for the Festival comprises a colourful and dramatic range of musical styles, from renaissance song, through the delights of Haydn, Beethoven, Chopin and Schubert, to the drama and electricity of Hartmann and contemporary Australian music by Brett Dean, James Ledger and Gerard Brophy. The Festival welcomes several top performers making their debut at Bangalow this year, including Ian Munro, piano; Graeme Jennings, violin; Julian Smiles, cello; Kees Boersma, double bass; and young pianist, Denny Liu, from New Zealand. Also performing at the Festival for the first time will be Southern Cross Soloists2, an initiative of Southern Cross Soloists and the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University. Favourite Bangalow guests returning to the stage this year include guitarist Slava Grigoryan, the renowned Grainger Quartet, violist Patricia Pollett, the Queensland Choir and members of the Bangalow Festival Chamber Orchestra. Full program online. Tel 07 3735 6351 Website www.southernxsoloists.com
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CWA & Orange Art Society exhibition
29 - 31 August, Orange
The Central Western Group of the C.W.A. of N.S.W. in conjunction with the Orange Art Society is holding an Art Exhibition from Friday 29th August ‐ Sunday 31st August. The Official Opening will take place at 6.00pm on Friday 29th August. The Exhibition will be opened on Saturday 30th August 9.30 ‐ 4 and Sunday 9.30 ‐ 4. The Exhibition is being held in the Orange Art Society Rooms at the back of Woolworths Car Park. Orange Art Society Rooms at the back of the Woolworths carpark Orange Helen James 6362 6344/ Wanda Driscoll 6362 0708 ‐ Sue or Neil Skinner 6362 5729
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This month at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Hall of Mirrors: Anne Zahalka Portraits 1987‐2007
Anne Zahalkas portraits reveal more than the individual; with an ironic and critical voice images cleverly divert
stereotypes, capturing subcultures and a spirit of the times with acute observation.
Vanessa Roget: Don't Fence Me In - Vanessa Roget celebrates Australias indigenous culture using digital photographic montages that extend
beyond photography's traditional forms.
Treasures From Okhuma -
A selection of gifts celebrating the relationship and friendships formed between Bathurst and her Japanese
sister city, Okhuma.
A Secret History of Blue and White Contemporary Australia Ceramics -
Five prominent contemporary Australian artists explore the potency of blue and white; within their practice,
acknowledging its historical weight and cultural cliches. Curated by Stephen Bowers.
At
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70‐78 Keppel St Tel 02 6333 6555 Website www.bathurstart.com.au
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Puccini's Madame Butterfly
August & September
Griffith, Cowra, Orange, Dubbo, Albury, Morundah, Wagga Wagga, Armidale, Grafton, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Broken Hill
Oz Opera is touring a new production of one of the world's favourite operas Madame Butterfly to regional NSW, directed by one of Australia's most influential actors and directors, John Bell. Puccini's moving tale is set in 1946 in the historic city of Nagasaki, a year after the Japanese surrender to the United States. Cio-Cio-San, a fifteen-year-old Geisha girl, is married off to Pinkerton, a lieutenant in the victorious American navy. They fall in love, instantly, but when it is time for Pinkerton to go back home, he discards his fragile Butterfly. And so, caught between two worlds, the old and the new, Madame Butterfly waits. One fine day, she knows, he will return. Jane Parkin, Elisa Wilson and Sharon Prero, share the role of Cio-Cio-San, whilst David Corcoran and Jason Wasley alternate as the cad Pinkerton. They are joined by Ian Cousins as Sharpless, Victoria Lambourn and Karen van Spall as Co-Cio-San’s faithful Suzuki, Brendon Wickham as Goro, Rohan Thatcher as Prince Yamadori and Eddie Muliaumaseali’I as the Bonze. Performance dates, venues and booking information online. Website www.ozopera.com.au
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This month at Western Plains Cultural Centre
Art Express – Artwork from last years HSC visual art students including Dubbo’s talented Laura Holland.
Biosonic – A stunning sound sculptural installation filling up the Main Gallery Space, created by Nigel Helyer especially for the Gallery. The work encompasses a variety of elements and utilises cutting edge technologies in its fabrication.
Bloodlines: Art & the Horse – a huge exhibition featuring horses in art throughout the ages
Summers Past: Golden Days in the Sun 1950-1970 a selection of photographs that show Australian Society as we were.
At WPCC Tel 02 6801 4444 Website www.wpccdubbo.org.au
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Jazzy James Morrison
1 September, Dubbo
St. John’s College in Dubbo is bringing the larger than life international entertainer James Morrison to town! The Australian jazz icon will perform with student musicians during a gala Civic Centre concert before launching into a set with his own top-notch band. St. John’s College music teacher Paul Dunn is hoping to attract an audience from around the region “James Morrison has a huge international following as a dynamic musician and composer and is also highly regarded as a great communicator and educator,” Paul said, “He loves to encourage students and our band and ensemble members are excited about the opportunity to workshop, rehearse, and perform with a world-class entertainer.” Tickets for the concert are on sale now through the St Johns College school shop, Tel 02 6841 5124
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Seminars, Workshops + Training
Special artist talk at the Cowra Regional Art Gallery
2 August, Cowra
During the past 15 years Canberra based artist and textile designer Julie Ryder has gained notoriety for her use of bold design and colour, exploring texture, collage, mark-making and multi-layering effects. Her designs include hand-printed fabrics for interior furnishings, fashion and homewares as well as printed wall hangings and experimental textiles known as ‘fruit – fermented’ fabrics. Julie Ryder will be speaking about her work as a designer and textile artist at the Cowra Regional Gallery at 11am. This talk is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Julie Ryder : In Repeat Selected Textiles from 1992 – 2007. Contact Cowra Regional Art Gallery, 77 Darling St. Tel 02 6340 2190 Email cowraartgallery@cowra.nsw.gov.au Website www.cowraartgallery.com.au
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Booranga Writers Centre workshops
2 - 7 August
Booranga will be hosting their third writer-in-residence for 2008, Nathan Curnow. Nathan is a writer whose poetry and short fiction have appeared in publications such as Heat, Overland, Space: New Writing, Allnighter (Cardigan Press), Going Down Swinging, Blue Dog, and of course last year’s fourW. In 2004 he won the University of Melbourne Postgraduate Association (UMPA) prize for poetry for his poem Not Dead Just Gone to Battle. In 2005 he won a mentorship program with the Australian Society of Authors. In 2006 his first poetry collection No Other Life But This was published as part of the Five Islands Press New Poets series. In 2007 he was the recipient of an Australia Council grant which funded the writing of his next manuscript. While in the region Nathan will host the following workshops: Saturday 2nd August: ‘Writing Poetry for Performance’
at the Albury Library/Museum, 2pm;
Thursday 7th August: Poetry Reading @ the Wagga City Library
5 - 7pm;
Saturday 9th August: Writing workshop at the Historic Council Chambers, 2-4pm
Sunday 10th August: Short-Play Workshop (Final Session)
at Booranga, 9.30am - 3.30pm. Email booranga@csu.edu.au
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Museums Connect
7 August, Narromine
Museums Connect 2008 is an opportunity for museum, gallery, library, historical society and family history volunteers and staff to come together and discuss issues and share ideas relevant to the sector. Presentations will include Museum Cataloguing Practice by Jessica Moore, Collections Officer at the Western Plains Cultural Centre, and a workshop with Manager Special Projects Museums & Galleries NSW Elizabeth Smith McIntosh, on Funding and Marketing. Participants will also be treated to a back-of-house tour of the Narromine Aviation Museum by President of the Museum Bob Ballhausen. Museums Connect is a unique opportunity to meet with likeminded people in the region and listen to experienced presenters who are experts in their field. Cost $15. To register contact Orana Arts Tel 02 6817 8704 Email mspencer@oranaarts.com Website www.oranaarts.com
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Mosaic Workshop for Adults
August, Orange
Repeated by popular demand! Catherine Bennett leads a full day mosaic workshop. Bring your own project or buy a fibro board to work on. The following materials will be provided: adhesive, coloured grout, imported tiles and ceramic shards. In the East Room at the gallery. Cost $90. At Orange Regional Gallery, Byng St. Contact the gallery to book a place. Tel 02 6393 8136
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Costume Design and Construction Workshop
9 & 16 August, Bathurst
This two day workshop is being run by Amelia and Jean Hines as part of the Performing Arts Development Program. Amelia has just returned to Bathurst after studying design and working in Sydney. Amelia and Jean created the costumes for Circus Monoxide's last show. The workshop is on Saturday 9 August and Saturday 16 August, from 9.15am ‐ 4.45pm. All materials will be supplied. Cost $80.00 ($40.00 for full‐time students). Please book as places are limited. At Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William St. Tel 02 6333 6161
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Banner making workshops
11, 14, 15 August, Dubbo
12 August, Wellington
13 August, Narromine
Interested in making banners, music or learning hip-hop? As part of the ‘Kids at Heart’ Festival, a series of community workshops are running in Dubbo, Wellington and Narromine. The banner workshops aim to produce a collection of banners that identify families with the towns they are from and illustrate the coming together of the festival event. Parents and children work together designing and painting banners in these workshops to display at the Kids at Heart Festival. For workshop bookings, contact Angela Tel 0430 406 616 Website www.communitiesforchildren.com.au
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Painting for Healing with Ri Fraser
23 August, Byron Bay
Art has been used since antiquity as a method of healing. Shamans and healers made
marks in sand, on rock or bark, containing energy and power for specific balancing. This
workshop is a self-healing process where participants can paint shapes, texture, colour
and emotion to transform obstacles into opportunities for growth. Ri Fraser is a holistic
counselor, psychotherapist and spiritual healer as well as a visionary artist. Cost
$65/$58. Students will be provided with a materials list on enrolments
that they will need to purchase before the first class (approximate cost $30). Tel 02 6684 3374
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Raw Dance Company masterclass
26 August, Moruya
Raw Dance Company combine amazing street and urban styles, featuring dancers in break, hip-hop, funk tap, beat boxing & acrobatics.
Two of Raw Dance Company's finest instructors will be touring throughout New South Wales conducting master classes in break dance, hip hop & funk tap workshops. Raw Dance Company's Jack Chambers was also the winner of Australia's So You Think You Can Dance, giving you a look at the extremely talented dancers apart of Raw, showcasing the diversity of their talents and skills worldwide.
Eurobodalla Shire Council will be presenting Raw Dance Company Master Class at the RSL Hall, Page St Moruya from 10am – 6pm . If you are between the ages of 14 – 24, interested in dancing and would love to spend the day working with professional dancers for only $25, this is your gig! To book, contact Monika McInerney Tel 02 4474 1061 Email monika.mcinerney@eurocoast.nsw.gov.au
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The Business of Folk Music
30 - 31 August, Sydney
Australia’s first ever folk music conference will be held in Sydney this month, promising a weekend of both musical treats and business tips for those who keep the folk industry’s wheels turning.
The two day conference will gather together the cream of the music world from icons like Judy Small and Warren Fahey to bright young stars like Kate Fagan.
Following an opening keynote address by the Hon Peter Garrett, participants will rub shoulders with everyone from enthusiastic amateurs to experienced industry professionals. But more than that, they will learn how to get ahead as a musician with sessions on publishing, recording, broadcasting, PR & promotion, touring nationally and internationally and even how to win funding grants. Other specialist presenters will cover topics such as folk music in education, insurance, royalties, music distribution, festivals and the future of folk.
An Awards Dinner will honour the folk album of the year, young performer of the year, the year’s best live act and the community’s choice. Details online. Contact Christina Mimmocchi Tel 02 9314 6826 Website www.folkalliance.org.au
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Johnny Huckle music workshops
29 September & 6 October, Wellington
30 September & 2, 7 & 9 October, Dubbo
3 October, Narromine
10 October, Trangie
As part of the ‘Kids at Heart’ Festival taking place in October, a series of community workshops are taking place in Dubbo, Wellington, Narromine and Trangie. The Music workshops with Aboriginal kid's songman Johnny Huckle aim to be fun and encourage little kids to become involved in writing songs unique to their towns and communities. The songs developed in the workshops will then be performed at the festival event where kids have the opportunity to perform them with Johnny Huckle. For children aged 0 - 4 and 5 - 8 years old. Details on the website. For workshop bookings, contact Angela Tel 0430 406 616 Website www.communitiesforchildren.com.au
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Opportunities
Mural artist needed for community project
Eastern Riverina Arts Program (ERAP) are seeking a Mural Artist with experience working on community projects. The artist will need to be available early 2009. Please forward an artist CV, bio and digital folio to info@erap.org.au. For further information contact Mark Reedman, Regional Arts Development Officer at ERAP. Tel 02 6921 6890 Email mark@erap.org.au
Closing 4 August
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Postcards wanted
This is a call-out to artists, writers etc in regional Australia to design and make postcards on the loose theme of their own locality and relationship to it and mail them to deLiver HQ, Alice Springs, where they will be exhibited as part of the 'Art in the Heart' Regional Arts Conference and the 'Imagine Alice' local arts program. The postal system is vital for regional Australia, where vast distances can be isolating. In this age of instant messages we want to pay homage to snail mail, which still connects us as art makers, zinesters, and writers. deLiver is a flow of homemade miniatures from the periphery to the centre and back again, acknowledging the postal system as the arteries and veins leading to and from the vital organs of the country. All you have to do is live in regional Australia and follow these five very easy steps: 1. Make a postcard about where you live (collage, drawing, photos, comics, stencils, hieroglyphics etc) 2. Write a message on it (wish you were here, found object graf, erotic haiku, an alphabetical list of what you hate about your town - all acceptable) 3. Stamp your postcard but do not address it. 4. Put it in an envelope. Write your address on the back of the envelope. 5. Post the envelope to: deLiver PO box 3085 Alice Springs NT 0871. Website www.jenjen.com.au/deLiver
Closing 14 August
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Employment
Program Manager, Bundanon Trust
Salary not stated, Cambewarra
A Program Manager is required to grow Bundanon's multi-disciplinary artist in residence program and create a wide range of innovative on-site activities, supporting the development of arts practice nationally and within the region. Located in the Shoalhaven, and supported by the Australian Goverment, Bundanon is Arthur Boyd's gift to the Australian people. Responsibilities for the position inlude: artistic program development and delivery including the artist in residence, performing arts and community based arts programs; partner and audience development; budgeting and reporting, including funding applications and acquittals; participate in the management team and supervise support staff, consultants and volunteers; representing Bundanon within the wider community and the arts sector at local, state and national levels. Full position description and selection criteria online. Contact Deborah Ely, CEO Tel 02 4422 2100 Website www.bundanon.com.au
Closing 1 August
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Director, Tuggeranong Arts Centre
Salary not stated, Tuggeranong
Tuggeranong Community Arts (TCA) seeks a dynamic arts and cultural leader, experienced in venue management, to manage the Tuggeranong Arts Centre and its many programs. The Arts Centre is the only purpose-built multi disciplinary arts centre in the ACT. It presents and hosts a vibrant array of arts activities which cross all artforms and engage professional and community artists alike. The Arts Centre is particularly proud of its dynamic youth programs and the role that these programs play in developing the skills, outlook and cultural awareness of young people in the ACT region and beyond. Reporting to the Board of TCA, the successful candidate for the position of Director will have a pivotal role in the ongoing success of the organization. They should have appropriate tertiary qualifications and extensive relevant experience within arts management, community and/or performing arts environment(s) and a demonstrated understanding of, sensitivity to and ability to work within a wide range of cultures and age groups. Full position description online. Contact Evol McLeod Tel 02 6293 3732 Website www.tca.asn.au/positions
Closing 8 August
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Grants, Fellowships + Residencies
Synapse Art and Science Residencies
The Australian Network for Art & Technology (ANAT) is calling for proposals from media artists and science organisations to take part in the 2008 Synapse Residency program, supporting intensive partnerships between Australian media artists and science and research organisations in Australia and beyond. The residencies are available to Australian artists with experience in media arts practice and an interest in science. Artists from all technologically mediated disciplines are welcome to apply. In order to encourage early relationship-building and to ensure the best fit between artist and host organisation, a joint application must be submitted. It is the responsibility of either partner to establish contact with the other and to determine the best possible collaboration prior to application. Those with existing relationships are strongly encouraged to apply. Residencies of 12 or 16 weeks' duration will be supported. Guidelines online. Contact Vicki Sowrye Tel 08 8231 9037 Email ars@anat.org.au Website www.anat.org.au
Closing 12 September
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Laughing Waters Artist-in-Residence Program 2009
Nillumbik Shire Council with Parks Victoria invite contemporary artists working in any medium (including visual art, writing, music, performance etc.) to apply for a residency to live and work in one of two houses situated on protected Eltham bushland, for 1 - 3 months between April and November 2009. Community involvement strongly encouraged.
Applications for 2009 close 4pm Friday 19 September 2008. Application forms and guidelines available from Catherine Dinklemann. Tel 03 9433 3359 Email Catherine.Dinkelmann@nillumbik.vic.gov.au Website www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au
Closing 19 September
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M&G NSW | Incoming Touring Exhibition grants
Museums & Galleries NSW is pleased to announce that applications for the Incoming Touring Exhibition Grant (ITEG) program are now open. The ITEG program provides financial assistance to publicly funded galleries, visual arts organisations, craft and design centres and exhibition spaces in NSW enabling them to bring high quality visual arts and craft exhibitions to their community that they might otherwise not be able host to due to costs and/or distance. The program is managed by Museums & Galleries NSW and is funded by Arts NSW. Priority will be given to rural and remote organisations. Full details online. Website http://mgnsw.org.au/grants
Closing 26 September
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Music NSW | Indent Partnership Grants
Indent, the peak all-ages music program and proud project of MusicNSW is pleased to open the 2009 Indent Partnership Grants. The grants have been specifically developed for young people to stage all-ages, drug and alcohol-free music events across the state in 2009. Over the past 12 months Indent has funded over 100 events in NSW with a combined total attendance on 31,994 young people, supporting 1600 emerging artists and bands along the way. The grants of $2,500 will assist young event promoters and emerging artists by offering the support, resources and materials required to get gigs happening in their area. With the view to developing skills and creating sustainable youth-driven music events, Indent will also deliver free workshops to those successful in their application for funding. Indent Partnership Grant applications and funding guidelines available online. Indent is a project of MusicNSW funded through ArtsNSW. Contact Richard Tamplenizza, Indent Partnership Grants Manager Tel 02 9699 9706 Email richie@musicnsw.com
Closing 31 October
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ArtVenture | Freedom to Create Prize
ArtVenture is a grant-making philanthropic organisation that seeks to harness the powers of the arts to improve the lives of people in the hardest communities of the world. By the virtues of the arts, we hope to help make our global community nobler and healthier in body, mind and soul. ArtVenture is launching the inaugural ArtVenture Freedom to Create Prize, which seeks to celebrate artists who have used the arts as a medium to promote and protect human rights. The prize carries a total value of US$ 100,000 and is comprised of three different categories: the main prize, a youth prize and a prize to recognise imprisoned artists. The prize is designed so that a portion of the prize monies from each category will be given to advocacy groups to further causes highlighted by the winning artists/entries. Full details and entry forms online. Website www.FreedomToCreatePrize.com
Closing 31 October
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Australia Council | Live on Stage
The Live On Stage program provides travel support for professional musicians and their manager/representative selected to showcase original Australian music at key international music trade fairs and international festivals. This program is part of Market Development’s International Music Strategy 2008-2011 and responds to the current global interest and demand in rock/pop and Indigenous music from Australia and also the growth of a strong and vibrant live music scene. Support is available for musicians selected to showcase at the following three international trade fairs: South by South West (USA), The Great Escape (UK) and WOMEX, World Music Expo (Europe) due to their significance on the international music calendar, their ability to showcase live music and proven track record in attracting the music world’s most influential decision makers. Details online. Website www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants
Ongoing
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Awards + Prizes
Faces and Places of Mudgee
16 - 24 August, Mudgee
Mudgee Arts Council are holding an art exhibition based on the theme 'Faces and Places of Mudgee (characters), to be judged in the following categories: paintings, ceramics, photograohs, textiles, under 18s, computer generated. Works are to be the original work by the artist and must have been completed in the last 18 months. Limit of two entries per artist. All works must be for sale, and a 20% commission will be charged on all works sold. The exhibition will be officially opened on Saturday 16 August with drinks and canapes. At The Stables, 86 Market St, Mudgee. Contact Mudgee Arts Council for an entry form and further details. Tel 02 6372 2776 Email theyeos@westnet.com.au
Closing 6 August
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Woollahra Small Scuplture Prize
Now in its eighth year, the Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize is calling for artists to enter their work for a chance to win a total of $13,000 in prize money. The Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize is the only national prize for free standing sculptures of smaller dimensions (up to 80cm). This year the Prize will be judged by Edmund Capon, AM, OBE, Director at Art Gallery of NSW, and Deborah Edwards, Senior Curator, Art Gallery of NSW. Entries for the Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize close for pre-selection on Friday 8 August and finalists will be selected for the exhibition to take place at Council's Redleaf building between 24 October - 2 November 2008. Entry forms and further information on the Prize are available from Jo Jansyn, or online. Tel 02 9391 7135 Website http://sculptureprize.woollahra.nsw.gov.au
Closing 8 August
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St Martins Playwriting competition
For years, the St Martins Playwriting Competition has predicted Australia’s brightest new playwriting talent. 2007 competition winners alone have gone on to have their work featured at the Malthouse Theatre, La Mama and of course, as part of the St Martins own season of new Australian work. Winning entries receive public readings and dramaturgical assistance. Some works may even receive production. There is no constraint on the length, cast size or subject matter. This is a brilliant opportunity to have your work read by industry professionals, regardless of whether your script is selected for development. All playwrights who choose to pay the dramaturgical fee will receive written feedback once the judging is concluded. There will be two categories, 13 to 17 and 18 to 30 years of age. Full details online. Website www.stmartinsyouth.com.au
Closing 15 August
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Thanks Dad photo competition
Dads are wonderful and can make a huge difference in a young child’s life. Thanks Dad Photo Competition celebrates the wonderful things men do with their children, and hopes to encourage more men to spend more quality time with their children. We don’t just want to thank the Dad’s but also the really important grandfathers, uncles, step dads, foster dads and older brothers who mean so much to so many children. Cash prizes are awarded in 11 Categories and new categories. This include those asking school aged children to write a short story (max 250 words) about that day or moment of the photo. These can be sent in together on a sheet or displayed in scrapbook style. There is also Scrapbooking section this year with the single pages to be judged on the basis of how well they express the Thanks Dad theme of 'thanking all men for positive times with our children.' There will be a People’s Choice exhibition later in the year displaying all the entries. Entry forms available online. Tel 02 6622 3143 Website www.thanksdadphotos.org
Closing 25 August
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Flickerfest
Flickerfest is Australia’s only ®Academy Award accredited Short Film festival, and its largest short film competition.
We are delighted to announce that we are now accepting entries from Australia and around the world. Flickerfest will screen for 10 days at Bondi Beach in January 2009 before heading off on a national tour. The Festival consists of three competitive programs - International, Australian and Documentary as well as a number of special programs and forums out of competition.
Application deadline for International Films is Friday 12th September 2008.
Application deadline for Australian Films is Friday 29th August 2008.
Entry forms online. Website www.flickerfest.com.au
Closing 29 August
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 Fatherhood Festival - Family Idol competition
7 August, Ballina
14 August, Bangalow
21 August,
Lismore
28 August,
Mullumbimby
Having fun keeps a family together. To promote this creative, family-strengthening and family fun activity, the Fatherhood Festival is initiating a new event to get families off the couch and onto the stage: Family Idol. With heats in Byron Bay, Ballina, Bangalow, Lismore and Mullumbimby, this is a five-week talent drive where heat winners battle it out for $1000 in prize money and $1000 in gift giveaways. A grand finale will take place at the Bangalow A&I Hall outdoor stage at the Fatherhood Festival on Sunday 7 September with Mandy Nolan as MC and Australian Idol, Damien Leith as one of the celebrity judges. So get your family cracking, it's your chance to feel the glare of the spotlight and give it a go in the Fatherhood Festival's Family Idol! To register your interest and make enquiries Tel 02 6684 2309 Website www.fatherhoodfestival.com
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Dymocks Golden Paw Award
Do you want to help save Australia's threatened animals? Do you love to draw and paint? Are you between 4 and 12 years of age and live in NSW or the ACT? How about winning some great prizes? All entries must be recieved on an A4 sheet of paper, be of a native Australian animal that is officially listed as threatened; have the completed entry form affixed to the back - print or photocopy the form and draw on the back or attach the form with a glue stick (no paper clips please); not be mounted on cardboard or framed. Must be submitted by the closing date 7 September 2008, which is National Threatened Species Day. All painting and drawing materials are allowed. Win great prizes including medals & trophies, National Parks Discovery Tours, books from Dymocks, Faber-Castell art supplies, Australian National Maritime Museum Family Pass, Project AWARE Activity Books & more. Details online. Website http://fnpw.org.au/goldenpaw.htm
Closing 7 September
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Art and photography exhibition
2828 in Gulargambone are hosting an art and photography exhibition, to be shown in late September. All open art exhibits need to be ready to hang, and artwork may be any medium. Photography exhibits may be on black cardboard. Exhibitor’s entry fee $5, or $1 for school students. All sales will attract 25% commission. Exhibits not for sale need to be marked NFS. All open artwork will judged by Sam Newstead, Acting Regional Arts Development Officer, Outback Arts. All photography and children’s work will be judged by Jenet Stewart. The Judges will select the best entries to remain on display in the gallery until 31 October. Prizes: Open Overall Winner $200; Open Artwork Winner $100; Open Photography Winner $100; People’s Choice Award: |
