Highlights
2009 Byron Bay Writers Festival
7 - 9 August, Byron Bay
The thirteenth Byron Bay Writers Festival is upon us! Unique among major literary festivals for its celebration of Australian writing, the Festival presents an exciting range of local and international, best-selling and emerging authors. Within the program you'll recognise old friends and discover fresh voices to fall in love with. Fiction, non-fiction, film, theatre, song and laughter, it's all here for readers and writers. Select your one, two or three-day pass and tailor make your very own Festival experience by adding in workshops, lunches, dinner and feature events of your choosing. Tickets are limited so don't delay! To view the program and a complete list of writers, please visit the website: www.byronbaywritersfestival.com.au
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Wandering the Wollondilly
8 August - 1 November, Goulburn
Goulburn Regional Art Gallery invites you to a unique exhibition of sculpture, installation, sound and performance along the Wollondilly River at Goulburn Historic Waterworks Museum. The Opening Forum together with a site specific performance and artist's talk from Wendy Teakel, Head of Sculpture at the ANU School of Art, takes place at 2pm, Saturday 8 August. The Colour Play by Lieder Theatre performers will follow at 4pm. Other featured artists include Ross Bannister, Miriam Bos, Sebastian Meijbaum and Giselle Stanborough. Don't miss this inspiring event at the Goulburn Historic Waterworks Museum, Fitzroy St, Goulburn. This project was made possible by the Australian Government's Regional Arts Fund.
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2009 Bangalow Music Festival
14 - 16 August, Bangalow
Combining world-class musicians, captivating chamber repertoire, delicious food and a festive atmosphere surrounded by the sub-tropical beauty of this heritage township, the Bangalow Music Festival returns in 2009 with an invigorating line-up. This year the program takes on a British flavour with music by Benjamin Britten and Edward Elgar, an Australian premiere of Gustav Holst's Quintet for Piano and Winds, plus works by Philip Cannon, Samuel Coleridge Taylor and Benjamin Frankel. Come and experience for yourself why Peter Sculthorpe described this as the finest musical festival outside of a capital city anywhere in the world. For further information please contact Southern Cross Soloists: Tel 0448 641 835, Email manager@southernxsoloists.com
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Parliament of NSW Indigenous Art Prize Exhibition
17 August - 11 October, Brewarrina
The Parliament of NSW Indigenous Art Prize recognises the great wealth of artistic excellence in NSW Indigenous communities. Between 17 August and 11 October the 2008 Art Prize exhibition and public program will be hosted in Brewarrina by the Brewarrina Shire Council in association with Outback Arts. During the exhibition two visiting artists who have previously been shortlisted in the Prize will undertake week long residencies, running tours of the exhibition for gallery visitors during the day and teaching skills and techniques from their own artistic practice. At Brewarrina Visitor Information and Cultural Centre, Bathurst St, Brewarrina. For further information please contact the Centre: Tel 02 6839 2152, Email tourism@brewarrina.nsw.gov.au
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Arts and Health Conference Announces Keynote Speaker
11 - 13 November, Port Macquarie
Among the list of stellar international speakers attending the landmark Art of Good Health and Wellbeing Conference in Port Macquarie this November is Director of the Office for AccessAbility at the National Endowment for the Arts in Washington DC, Paula Terry. Terry's keynote presentation will showcase best practice programs for Arts and Health in the USA. The National Endowment for the Arts is a public agency dedicated to supporting excellence in the arts, making the arts accessible for all Americans, and providing leadership in arts education. Terry has directed the AccessAbility Office since 1979, advocating and assisting arts programming involving older adults, individuals with disabilities and people who reside in institutions. Please note Early Bird Registrations for the Conference close Monday 12 August. Read more about Terry's work here: www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/news
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Regional Arts NSW News
New Funding for Indigenous Arts Projects in the Northern Rivers
Arts Minister Peter Garrett has announced an Australian Government commitment of over $350,000 to Arts Northern Rivers to support Indigenous arts development in the region. Minister Garrett visited the newly opened 3 Rivers Aboriginal Art Space in Lismore to make the announcement. Arts Northern Rivers CEO Lois Randall said, "We are thrilled that Minister Garrett has met with local artists to make this announcement in person. This clearly shows that the artists' vision for an Indigenous Art Centre in the region is being taken seriously by the Government." Ms Randall explained that the grant would fund wages for an Indigenous Arts Development Officer and running costs for the 3 Rivers Art Space for three years. The money is part of the Federal Government's new injection of $10 million in NACIS funding to support a sustainable Indigenous arts sector. A second grant, from the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, will support wages for a new Indigenous Arts Business Manager at Arts Northern Rivers.
Photograph by Grant MacIntyre
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Corowa Shire Joins Murray Arts
Murray Arts is pleased to announce Corowa Shire Council has rejoined the Murray Arts program as a local government funding partner. Corowa Shire Council and the community will now be able to access the services Murray Arts provides such as grant funding information, support for artists and communities, workshop opportunities and networking events. Corowa Shire Council Mayor Gary Poidevin said, “I am excited about the cultural opportunities that this partnership with Murray Arts will offer our community. I feel the whole of the Shire will benefit from this partnership, including resident artists, school arts programs and the general community.” Murray Arts General Manager Karen Gardner said, “We’re delighted to have Corowa Shire back on board. We’ve had numerous requests from community members to be a part of the Murray Arts program, so it’s fantastic to be able to work with those communities in building the profile of arts and culture in the Corowa Region.” For more on this story please visit the Regional Arts NSW website: http://www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/news
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Nine Quick Response Grants Delivered Last Quarter
Regional Arts NSW is pleased to announce nine new projects funded in the April to June 2009 quarter of the Quick Response grant program. Grants were extended to projects over four regional areas across visual arts, theatre, filmmaking, ceramics and dance projects. Once again ‘Quicks’ offered excellent opportunities for the professional development of artists as well as groups in communities who were able to take advantage of the expertise of renowned artists visiting their area. The Quick Response Grants program provides assistance for regional NSW artists, arts organisations and communities to take advantage of professional and project development opportunities that present themselves at short notice. For further information about the program please visit the Regional Arts NSW website: www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/newsQuick Response Grants are funded through the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund.
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Arts and Health in the Central West
Arts and health connections continue to be a strong focus for Arts OutWest. While the Bathurst Arts and Heath program is now into its second year other centres in the region are starting to explore arts and health partnerships.
The team involved in the redevelopment of Orange’s Bloomfield Hospital are looking at ways to develop an arts and wellbeing program as part of the redevelopment. The belly casting and painting work that was so successful with young pregnant women in the Bathurst area is now being extended to Cowra through a grant from the Aboriginal Infant Maternal Health Strategy. Meanwhile the work with the palliative care community through the blog project ‘Waving Not Drowning’ has attracted funding to continue. The Bathurst Arts and Health Program also received some excellent news: the program has been short-listed for a GWAHS Health Award. Stage one of the Bathurst Arts and Health Program was funded by the Regional Arts Fund and the Australia Council for the Arts and continues to be funded by Greater Western Area Health Service.
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Other News
NSW Government Review | A fair deal for artists
Are you an actor, singer, musician, dancer, model, acrobat or other type of performer? Do you have a manager or do you use an agent to set up work for you? The NSW Government regulates entertainment industry agents, managers and venue consultants through the Entertainment Industry Act 1989 and wants to hear from you as part of a current review. Tell us about your experiences, good and bad. Explain your frustrations and help us to protect your livelihood by making sure agents and managers are working in your best interests. The Options Paper is available for download here. Email review@oir.commerce.nsw.gov.au now with the words 'entertainment industry' in the subject line to tell us what you think. Opportunity to comment closes on 3 August.
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New Flying Fruit Fly Circus Training Centre
The Flying Fruit Fly Circus (FFFC) has farewelled its Hovell Street home in Albury—affectionately known as 'the Y'—in preparation for the site's redevelopment as a world-class circus centre and training facility. The FFFC has received funds from the Federal Government to undertake a $4.86 million redevelopment project, which includes the partial demolition of the existing 80 year old building. In July the timber floor from Hovell Street was relocated to a temporary site in Lavington to allow the circus to keep training while the project is underway. FFFC General Manager Chris Pidd commented on the scale of the operation, saying "When moving home most people fill one removal truck, we have five removal trucks. We have to take the rig equipment, the trapezes and the mats we use for tumbling." Performers, trainers and circus staff are eagerly anticipating the new training facility, which combines a large hall with separate rehearsal space and a two-level administration block. The FFFC is Australia's only full-time youth circus school. Read more about the school at www.fruitflycircus.com.au
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Poetry on the Boards venue a success!
The Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival of Arts is delighted to report that the new Poetry on the Boards venue was a great success at this year's June Festival. Hosted in the historic Grenfell Railway Station for the first time, the event opened with a set from the Grenfell Town and District Band which proved a perfect artistic springboard for the poetic imagery to follow. The combination of ‘walk up’ poetry and surrounding rail history opens the door for Poetry on the Boards to expand its connections with Henry Lawson and his many rail references in story and verse. So mark the Saturday morning of the June 2010 long weekend in your diaries for next year's historic celebration of the spoken word! For more about the Festival please visit the Henry Lawson Festival of Arts website: http://grenfell.org.au/henrylawsonfestival
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ArtStart Out West
The ArtStart program, an initiative funded by TAFE NSW, is being well received in regional NSW by participants, parents and workshop facilitators alike. These projects offer local youth an out-of-the-ordinary, creative and artistic opportunity in an interactive, fun and supportive environment. The first week of the July school holidays saw Sydney-based artist Chris Tamm visit Grenfell for two days of street inspired art workshops. The Grenfell scout hall was quickly transformed into a dynamic workshop space where participants displayed their artistic flair in stencil art design and production. ArtStart facilitator Sarah Parsons travelled to Condobolin and Parkes to deliver performance workshops. Parsons said, “The best moments in Condobolin were seeing up to 40 kids of all ages and backgrounds helping each other learn new circus skills. We had young people who had never been on stage before performing intricate mimes. There was team building, collaboration, skill sharing and peer encouragement from all the kids involved. Parkes was awesome—incredibly talented, friendly and enthusiastic kids made the four days so fun.” For more details on current or upcoming ArtStart projects please visit www.artstart.com.au
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Second series of East of Everything produced in Byron Bay
The second series of ABC TV's acclaimed series East of Everything is now screening on Saturdays at 7.30pm. The series was written, produced, directed and edited in the Northern Rivers Region in and around Byron Bay, with a mainly local crew and cast. Executive Producer Amanda Higgs says, "It's great to have our family at the Far Out East return and to welcome new faces into the fold. This series promises to deliver more of the rich emotional landscape of
series one, and the humour and the challenges that face adult, familial and sibling relationships. It's a pleasure to have the opportunity to revisit this finely crafted
series." Check out the trailer on youtube here or download the flyer here... and tune in Saturdays to enjoy the show!
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Project Reports
Dubbo Youth Foundation Film
A short film funded by the Department of Art, Sport and Recreation (DASR) has been created showcasing the positive work being done by the Dubbo Youth Foundation. The 15-minute film shows the local community reflecting on its many successes since the years when Dubbo was a centre for bad publicity. “The purpose of the film is to raise awareness of the work done by The Dubbo Youth Foundation over the past years,” said Michael Haley, Executive Officer of the Dubbo Youth Foundation. Merryn Spencer, RADO for Orana Arts, said that Orana Arts were delighted to partner with DASR, The Dubbo Youth Foundation, Bevoir Media, and Oracle Photos to produce an inspirational film which can be utilised as a promotional tool for Dubbo and the wider region. Spencer said, “We look forward to many positive outcomes from this unique partnership and to the increased support of the Dubbo Youth Foundation as a result. Orana Arts is dedicated to supporting the employment of artists and arts workers through projects such as this."
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Poetry Slam hits the Central West
At the Central West Poetry Slam in Cowra in June poets Josh Simpson of Bathurst and Alan Fragar of Cowra edged out Frank Daniel of Canowindra to win a place in the Australian Poetry Slam State Final, coming up in Sydney on 13 November. Frank Daniel, Alan Fragar, Kim Core, Matthew Ryan, Seamus Leyland, Dimas Bakini and Josh Simpson entertained the large crowd at the theatre sports style event held for the first time in Cowra. Matthew spoke about being 'true blue', Frank told the story of Martha Mary Regan and Dimas talked about life after leaving Sudan—but in the end Josh won the crowd over with his thought provoking poem Let Us Picture a World and Alan with his topical limerick. The 2009 Australian Poetry Slam is an initiative of the State Library of NSW and is supported by state, territory and public libraries and festivals across the country. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
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Resources
culturemap.org.au
'What is the future of regional Australia?'and 'What is the role of the creative arts in regional development?' With these questions in mind the CAMRA (Cultural Asset Mapping in Regional Australia) research project invites you to join culturemap.org.au, a unique intranet environment designed as a space for individuals and groups interested in cultural planning to meet, share and collaborate. CAMRA is a major Australian Research Council and industry funded project which aims to provide regional planners, policy-makers and communities with the information they need to plan for a future that integrates the arts and cultural industries. The project runs for five years and is a partnership between seventeen organisations, including four universities. We encourage you to explore the CAMRA website and sign up to become a member of the culturemap.org.au community.
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Adjust Your View: Developing Multicultural Audiences
The Australia Council for the Arts has developed a new online resource titled Adjust Your View: Developing Multicultural Audiences for the Arts – A Toolkit. Multicultural marketing is not rocket science but it is complex and requires passion, commitment and a willingness to learn. This toolkit is divided into four sections and each section can be used as a stand-alone component or integrated to assist in attracting multicultural audiences to arts and cultural events. The toolkit is available for download from the Australia Council website: www.australiacouncil.gov.au/research
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Musicians Making A Difference (MMAD)
This youth-initiated resource aims to improve the lives of all young people, particularly disadvantaged and marginalised youth, through the power of music, the creative arts and the unconditional positive regard that music brings. MMAD's programs seek to 'break the negativity and help young people to reach their full potential' in some of the most isolated and beautiful parts of Australia. Current initiatives include youth camps, festivals, fundraisers, workshops, tours, mentoring, leadership programs, artist development programs and competitions. Find out more about MMAD and how to get involved online: www.mmad.org.au
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Seminars, Workshops + Training
Gilgandra Photography Workshop
1 August, Gilgandra
Photographer Mark James will run a portraiture workshop in Gilgandra from 1.50pm on Saturday, 1 August at Feetham House, St. Ambrose Church Hall. With theoretical as well as practical components this workshop offers a great insight into the world of professional photography. The event includes discussion of organisational techniques, lighting, equipment and setting tips. The cost is $15 for members of the Gilgandra Photography Group and $25 for non-members. Bookings are essential and are confirmed on receipt of payment. This is one of a series of photography workshops to be held in Gilgandra during August. For information and bookings please contact 02 6847 0265 or 02 6847 2029. This workshop series is funded by a Country Arts Support Program (CASP) Grant from Regional Arts NSW, funded by the NSW Government through Arts NSW.
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Cinema Synergies
7 August, Coonabarabran
Cinema Synergies aims to bring together film enthusiasts across the Orana Arts region, in order to increase opportunities for the viewing of films in the region, in a range of contexts including outdoor viewings, festivals, regular viewings in small communities, special events, historical celebrations and film competitions. The workshop will be held at the Coonabarabran Dramatic Society Hall, John St, Coonabarabran on 7 August from 10am to 4pm and costs $20 per person, including lunch and light refreshments. For further information please contact 02 6817 8704 or 02 6817 8705
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The Dark Mountain | History, Fact and Fiction
8 August, Orange
Join author Catherine Jinks for a fascinating insight into the true story behind her novel, The Dark Mountain. Jinks' book tells the tale of a mother and daughter, one determined never to explain her choices and the other equally determined to dig deeply and unrelentingly for the truth. Featuring a memorable cast of characters, including Australia’s first female novelist and one of the country’s earliest serial killers, The Dark Mountain is a meticulously researched exploration of shame and passion in colonial Australia. Hear Jinks talk about her astonishing family history in Orange and the Southern Highlands which inspired the project. From midday to 1.30pm, Saturday 8 August at Orange City Library, Civic Square, Byng St, Orange. For bookings please call 02 6393 8132
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Land. Scape. Lives
8 and 15 August, Dubbo
Dubbo artist Brigid Palin has been working closely with the East Dubbo community on the concept of a public art project titled Land.Scape.Lives in Dubbo's Lunar Park. The project is set to culminate with the construction of a mosaic mural on a telemetry hut over two Saturday workshops on 8 and 15 August. Those who would like to be involved with the project should come along to the first mosaic workshop with Brigid on 8 August at 10am – all welcome. For further information please contact Orana Arts: Tel 02 6817 8705 or 02 6817 8704
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Indent Workshop Tour | Save the Scene
10 August, Goulburn
12 August, Wagga Wagga
14 August, Bega
22 August, Tuncurry
3 September, Broken Hill
Indent is hitting the road for the 2009 installment of Save the Scene, a series of free music industry workshops for youth. The workshops will bring industry representatives and professional songwriters to regional NSW to discuss event management, promotion, production, songwriting, funding opportunities, community support and general tricks of the trade. Indent is the peak all-ages music network in NSW, developed by Music NSW and funded through Arts NSW. It grants young people access to the practical support they need to stage successful music events while promoting safety, community support, cultural relevance, sustainability and emerging talent. To reserve a place at the workshop in your area please contact Indent: Tel 02 9699 9706, Email max@musicnsw.com
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Museum of the Riverina | Dressed for the Occasion
13 August, Wagga Wagga
Escape the cold and enjoy a warm and cosy lunchtime floortalk by the curator of the Dressed for the Occasion exhibition, Michelle Maddison. Dress is an important feature of human society. Using significant examples from the Museum of the Riverina's permanent collection Dressed for the Occasion will explore textiles from 1855 to today, uncovering fascinating histories hidden in the layers of Wagga's clothing. At 1pm Thursday 13 August, at the Museum of the Riverina Botanic Gardens Site, Lord Baden Powell Drive, Wagga Wagga. There is no cost to attend however bookings are essential: Tel 02 6925 2934
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Plan to be Published with Les Wicks
30 August, Orange
1 September, Cobar
Poet Les Wicks' workshops are known for their constructive and friendly orientation. The Plan to be Published workshop will have an emphasis on the nuts and bolts of establishing a poetry audience. A key component of the day will be traditional workshopping where participants’ poems are discussed in depth. Poems are examined with a view to finding outlets that fit your style, and participants benefit greatly from applying insiders' hints on how the poetry scene works. Other topics include running your own projects, taking up opportunities offered by the internet and, of course, getting your book published. For costs and workshop times please call 02 6393 8125 or email writing@orange.nsw.gov.au
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Artist Business Workshop
1 September, Wodonga
Murray Arts in conjunction with the Australian Business Arts Foundation are pleased to present an Artist Business workshop. This is an opportunity to discover how to sell more work, get media interested in your art and learn how to spend more time making art and less time working at other jobs. Whether you work full time as an artist, or supplement your artistic career with other work, you can improve your knowledge and skills at this free workshop. Artist Business is a program run by the Australia Business Arts Foundation to encourage sustainable art practice. The workshop includes presentations by industry experts, leading visual artists, gallery professionals and arts managers. From 9am to 5pm, Tuesday 1 September at Artspace Wodonga, Cnr Lawrence and Hovell Sts, Wodonga, Victoria. Register online at www.abaf.org.au
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Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery | Workshops & Classes
Until 27 September, Booragul
The newly opened Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery education and seminar space provides wonderful facilities and equipment for art classes, workshops and community events. The Term 3 program has now been released and has something for everyone, from art appreciation short courses to Sunday afternoon drawing sessions, digital photography, origami and life drawing. At the Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery, 1A First Street, Booragul. For class and workshop times please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 4965 8260
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Arts Forums and Networks for Councils
Until December, Lilyfield
The Local Government and Shires Associations (LGSA) in partnership with Community Cultural Development NSW are presenting a series of six arts and cultural development forums for councils between July and December. Supported by Arts NSW, the sessions provide for information sharing and networking, and presentations from councils are welcome. Regional attendance is strongly encouraged and is supported with travel and accommodation costs to councils available for reimbursement from LGSA. The forums include lunch and will be held from 10am to 3.30pm at the Redbox Meeting Room, 91 Canal Road, Lilyfield. For further information please visit the website: http://culturalawards2009.lgsa.org.au/blog
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Opportunities
2010 International VSA Arts Festival | Call for Performers
VSA Arts is seeking performing artists/groups with disabilities who are interested in performing at the International VSA Arts Festival in Washington, DC. From 6-12 June 2010 VSA Arts will bring together artists, educators, researchers, and policy makers with disabilities from around the world for a multicultural celebration of the arts and arts education. The festival will feature visual, performing, literary and media artists from all corners of the globe. Guidelines and application details online: www.vsarts.org
Closing 3 August
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Eurobodalla Shire Council | Arts & Culture Tenders Invited
Eurobodalla Shire Council invites tenders to investigate current arts and cultural initiatives, the facilities they presently utilise, a review of their current and future aspirations and potential infrastructural requirements. All tenderers must refer to the Situation Analysis Consultants Brief, available upon request from Anne Bellairs: Tel 02 4474 1232.
Tenders should be sealed in an envelope marked ‘Tenders for Situation Analysis Arts & Cultural Infrastructure’ and posted or delivered to the Tender Box at Council’s Administration Centre, Campbell and Vulcan Sts, Moruya (PO Box 99) by 3pm on Wednesday 5 August. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
Closing 5 August
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Australian Performing Arts Market | Spotlight & Searchlight
Australian artists and arts groups are invited to apply to take part in the Spotlight live showcase program and the Searchlight pitch session program at the 2010 Australian Performing Arts Market. Spotlight artists and companies will be selected by an industry panel and it is anticipated that around 40 productions will be showcased in various formats. Searchlight is offering 15 pitch sessions of 15-20 minutes each, designed to bring artists, companies, producers, directors and other creative individuals together to present and discuss ideas for new projects and works in development. Works that cannot be presented in the Spotlight format will also be considered. Guidelines and application details online: www.performingartsmarket.com.au
Closing 14 August
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Varuna Publishers Fellowship
The Varuna Publishers Fellowship is a new program that enables writers to bring their work to the attention of publishers at a far earlier stage than is normally possible. Publishers are looking for exciting voices working confidently with vital and vigorously imagined material. Writers who are awarded a Varuna Publishers Fellowship have one week's dedicated writing time at the Varuna Writers' House in Katoomba to work on their project. There is no commitment to publish, publishers are only committing to read and consider a finished manuscript, and in return writers give the selecting publisher the first opportunity to consider the work. The combination of having your work considered by a publisher and time at Varuna in a community setting with four other writers can be a life-changing experience and a powerful pathway to publication. Guidelines and application details online: www.varuna.com.au/publisherprograms
Closing 31 August
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Heywire | Call for Entries
Heywire is a space for young people to create and share their stories, ideas and opinions. The 2009 Heywire competition is a valuable opportunity for youth in rural and regional Australia to get their voice heard on ABC radio. Contributions in the form of text, video or audio pieces are sought. The prize on offer to 44 winners across Australia is an all-expenses-paid place at the week long Heywire 2010 Youth Issues Forum in Canberra. If you'd like to know more follow Heywire on Twitter: http://twitter.com/heywire or join them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Heywire. Guidelines and application details online: http://blogs.abc.net.au/heywire.
Closing 4 September
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GARDEN: Sustainable City| Call for Proposals
CC Contemporary Art Space is calling for proposals from fine art students and emerging artists for their Summer 2009-2010 exhibition titled GARDEN: sustainable city. This is an opportunity for artists to envision 2020 as a productive space in which political, social, environmental, cultural and spiritual realities bring focus to sustainable ideas about greening in many and varied forms. Taking the garden and the city as reference points the indoor-outdoor exhibition spaces will explore ideas and overlaps, cross-fertilised by interdisciplinary creativity. Proposals that involve collaborations between students and emerging artists in the fields of fine art, music, drama, horticulture, environmental science, marine science, health science, architecture, international studies, political science, theology, religion and history will be highly regarded. For further information please contact the curator, Meredith Brice: Tel 02 4381 0136, Email: merrybrice@hotmail.com
Closing 10 September
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Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery | Call for Artists
The Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery showcases the works of local Indigenous artists of the Dunghutti region. The Gallery currently has a supply of canvas, paints and brushes and welcomes artists to come and paint onsite in preparation for the upcoming September exhibition titled Spring Flowers, Bush Tucker. Artists, this is your Gallery so please join us to make this a memorable display! At the Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery, Pacific Hwy, Kempsey. For further information please contact Jann Kesby, Aboriginal Art Coordinator: Tel 02 6562 1432, Email yamamurrama@westnet.com.au
Supplies donated by Arts Mid North Coast.
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Employment
Temporary Cultural Officer, Wagga Wagga City Council
A dynamic individual with a strong interest and experience in the delivery of cultural services programs is sought to join the Wagga Wagga City Council Community Development Team to work strategically in coordinating cultural experiences and programs and implementing the Cultural Plan. A job description and selection criteria are available online at www.wagga.nsw.gov.au. For further information please contact Edwina Marks: Tel 02 6926 9350.
Closing 5 August
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Regional Arts Development Officer at South West Arts
South West Arts is seeking a dynamic and self motivated person to fulfil the position of Regional Arts Development Officer (RADO). We are one of 13 locally driven Regional Arts Boards across NSW and are funded by Arts NSW and the nine local government areas of the South West. The RADO will facilitate the development of projects and initiatives to promote arts and community cultural development in the South West region of New South Wales. The RADO's primary responsibilities are to oversee the activities of the organisation and manage the development, implementation and ongoing activities contained within the Triennial Plan and annual Business Plan. Management of these activities includes all facets of planning, financial management, governance, staff supervision, evaluation and reporting to the Board.
Please find a position description and selection criteria here.
Closing 7 August
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Indigenous Arts Business Manager at Arts Northern Rivers
Arts Northern Rivers seeks an Indigenous Arts Business Manager (full time position/one year contract) to run a regional business development program for Indigenous Artists from the 3 Rivers Aboriginal Art Space in Lismore. We are looking for someone with strong business development and marketing experience as well as a passion for the arts. The Indigenous Arts Business Manager will be based in Lismore and work throughout the Northern Rivers region to run a business skills development program for Indigenous artists and arts enterprises in the region; provide business support, marketing and sales services to artists and arts enterprises; and develop new business opportunities through licensing and product development. Salary package to $61,000. Applicants must address the selection criteria, available here.
Closing 14 August
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Stylin’ Up Regional Coordinator
An opportunity exists for two creative, inspired, energetic and well organised people to join Human (formerly SpeakOut) to continue the work and development of the Stylin' Up Regional program. Stylin’ Up Regional is a skills and community development program linked to the annual Stylin’ Up festival, Australia’s largest Indigenous Hip Hop and R'n'B festival, hosted by the community of Inala and inspired by the vision of 'Pride in Self, Pride in Community, Pride in Culture'. The program currently engages approximately 800 young people, community members and Elders across four QLD communities. Through arts, culture and story-telling, Stylin' Up Regional works with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to strengthen, celebrate and determine identity and future. Please contact Rossi Crothers for an application kit: Tel 07 3229 8055, Email rossi@speakout.com.au.
Closing 14 August
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Grants, Fellowships + Residencies
Regional Arts NSW Grants Calendar Online
A reminder to our readers that the Regional Arts NSW website hosts a comprehensive calendar of grants identifying all the main funding opportunities available to artists and not-for-profit organisations working in the arts and cultural sector in regional NSW. The calendar can be searched by closing date or by funding body. It also contains links to other grants resources, including websites and newsletters. See the grants calendar online at www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants
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MiiMi Aboriginal Corporation | Youthfest Event Fund
MiiMi Aboriginal Corporation will distribute $175,000 in grants to successful applicants in the new NSW Government funded Youthfest Event Fund. The Fund invites events which have operated on one or more previous occasions and are located within areas between the Great Lakes and Tweed Heads to apply for funding of up to $20,000 to assist the production of a youth targeted component. MiiMi service manager Kerry Grace says, “There has never been a better time to partner with a local youth based organisation to develop a component which is organised by young people for young people. The fund has great capacity to enable linkages throughout the community and ultimately bring younger generations to the planning stages of festivals.” For an application form please contact MiiMi: Tel 02 6564 8855, Email kgrace@evolvenetwork.com.au
Closing 14 August
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A Month In The Country | Performing Arts Residencies
Likened to the famous Sundance Institute established in the USA by Robert Redford, this national residency program established by HotHouse Theatre brings artists from across Australia to Albury Wodonga for between one and five weeks during the creative development phase of new theatre projects. Now in its 5th year, A Month In The Country has allowed dozens of practitioners to experience the intensity of a regional working experience, assisting many Australian theatre artists to bring their work to fruition. Applications for residencies are accepted twice each year. A Month In The Country is delivered with the support of Albury City, Arts NSW, Arts Victoria, the Australia Council, and The Myer Foundation. Guidelines and application details online: www.hothousetheatre.com.au
Closing 15 August
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Accessible Arts | Small Grants
Applications are now open for Accessible Arts Small Grants of up to $1,000 for organisations and arts workers to create high quality arts events as part of the 2009 Don't DIS My ABILITY campaign that runs throughout November and December. Developed by the Department of Ageing Disability and Home Care, Don't DIS My ABILITY is a statewide campaign of events that aims to change misconceptions surrounding disability and create an environment that encourages participation. The grants will be awarded to a small number of high quality, sustainable projects that involve partnerships between the professional arts and disability sectors, plus support to organisers of arts events who need guidance or advice. Guidelines and application details online: www.aarts.net.au/projects
Closing 17 August
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ConnectEd Arts | Project Funding
Access Project Funding is available to subsidise ticket and travel costs for school excursions to performing arts centres, galleries and museums. Funding is intended to remove barriers for disadvantaged government schools to participate in high quality performances and exhibitions.
Outreach Project Funding supports initiatives that develop arts organisations’ education programs and increase their capacity to work with diverse school communities. Projects should create opportunities for the arts and education sectors to work together to develop high quality participatory arts experiences that challenge and engage students and their teachers in learning across the NSW curriculum. Guidelines and application forms online: www.connectedarts.nsw.gov.au
ConnectEd Arts is a NSW Government arts and education strategy funded by Arts NSW and managed in partnership with the Department of Education and Training. Local government authorities and not for profit arts organisations are eligible to apply.
Closing 24 August
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Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage & the Arts
Closing 1 September: Visions Australia
Provides funding to eligible organisations to develop and tour exhibitions of Australian cultural material across Australia.
Closing 15 September: Playing Australia
To assist the touring of performing arts where there is a demonstrated public demand, particularly to regional and remote Australia. Guidelines and applications details online: http://www.arts.gov.au/grants
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Ashfield Council | Artist in Residency Program
The Ashfield Artist in Residency program is seeking applications from performing, literary or visual artists from regional or remote parts of Australia. Opportunities are available for 3–6 month stays between August and December 2009 and January and December 2010. Applications for the January to December 2010 period close 4 September 2009. For an application package please contact Anthia Hart: Tel 02 9716 1866, Email: anthiah@ashfield.nsw.gov.au (please write 'AIR' in the subject line)
Closing 4 September
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Metro Screen | Jump Start Production Grants
Metro Screen invests $45,000 annually through Jump Start production grants to support independent, original and progressive content for film, TV and digital media production and exhibition. Eligible productions must foster the professional development of emerging and independent screen practitioners and provide a targeted opportunity for those generally excluded from mainstream media production to become actively involved in the process. Applicants should be realistic about the amount of subsidy sought and note that the committee expects a cash contribution by all applicants unless extenuating financial circumstances exist. Guidelines and application details online: www.metroscreen.org.au/grants
Closing 7 September
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Australia Council | Upcoming Grants
Closing 7 September:
Projects with Public Outcomes For one-off community arts and cultural development projects that must have a public outcome and involve collaborations with a range of cross-sectoral partners.
Project and Professional Development For one-off community arts and cultural development projects that involve a range of collaborating partners and may or may not have a public outcome.
Closing 25 September:
Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Publishing The LOTE publishing initiative supports the translation and publication of works by authors writing in languages other than English. Guidelines and application details online: www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants
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NSW Film & Television Office | Upcoming Grants
Slingshot: Emerging Filmmakers Fund Supports new and emerging filmmakers in NSW. Provides career development pathways for talented practitioners and the opportunity for the advancement of up-and-coming content creators.
Industry and Audience Development Grants For screen-based organisations that develop and encourage an innovative and sustainable environment in which creative digital and analogue screen media is produced, distributed, exhibited, broadcast, viewed, discussed and/or analysed by industry practitioners and/or members of the public. Available for single purpose (or project) or multi-purpose (multi-year) funding. Guidelines and application details online: www.fto.nsw.gov.au/poa.asp
Closing 7 September
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Marrickville Council | Artist in Residency Program
Marrickville Council invites applications to its national Artist in Residency Program for residencies proposed between January and December 2010. The aim of the Residency Program is to contribute to the ongoing development of Marrickville Council’s relationships with local and regional NSW and interstate artists. Applications from emerging and mid-career artists of all disciplines are welcome. Marrickville Council will provide a self-contained three bedroom apartment in Petersham for up to one month, suitable for up to three artists. In return for accommodation artists are expected to make a contribution to the cultural life of the Marrickville community. Guidelines and application details online: www.marrickville.nsw.gov.au/community/artsandculture
Closing 11 September
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Laughing Waters Artist in Residency Program
Nillumbik Shire Council in partnership with Parks Victoria invite contemporary artists working in any medium to apply for a residency of up to four months during 2010. This is an exciting opportunity for artists to develop their practice in one of two properties located in an inspiring natural setting on protected Eltham bushland, approximately 30 kilometres north-east of Melbourne. Artists are required to devise and deliver a community project with support from Council Officers. No stipend is available but a fee will be paid by Council, as budget allows. Interstate artists are welcome to apply as are overseas artists supported by reputable art organisations or institutions. Joint and group applications will be considered. Guidelines and application details online: www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au
Closing 18 September
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Besen Family Foundation | Arts & Culture Grants
The Besen Family Foundation has been established to build on the philanthropic tradition which was started by Eva and Marc Besen. Grants for Arts and Culture are available to not-for-profit organisations throughout Australia in the areas of performing and visual arts. Preference will be given to projects that are innovative and challenging. Individuals wishing to make an application are required to submit in partnership with a not-for-profit organisation. The organisation will then recommend the project to the Foundation. Funding is available for general support as well as acquisitions, catalogues, commissions, exhibitions, publications and symposia. Guidelines and application details online: www.besenfoundation.org.au
Closing 25 September
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FRRR | Small Grants for Small Rural Communities
The Small Grants Program for small rural Australian communities is a new funding program from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal offering $850,000 a year in grants to benefit people in rural and remote communities. Individual grants of up to $5,000 are available to rural organisations to implement programs that benefit their community economically, socially or environmentally. Applications that support community development involving youth, resettlement of immigrants in rural Australia, or community infrastructure will be given preference. Guidelines and application details online: www.frrr.org.au/programs
Closing 30 September
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Gordon Darling Foundation Grant
The Gordon Darling Foundation supports visual arts programs undertaken by public institutions throughout Australia and assists in the distribution of knowledge and enjoyment of the visual arts to as wide an audience as possible. Consideration is given to innovative projects that might otherwise not receive funding. Funding is available for catalogues and publications, exhibitions development, professional education initiatives, purchase or commission of art works of local or unique importance, research projects and symposia. For further information please contact the Foundation: Tel 03 9820 3168, Email gdarling@bigpond.net.au
Closing 30 September
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Awards + Prizes
Mudgee Arts Council | Animalia
Mudgee Arts Council presents Animalia, a competitive exhibition of art, photography, textiles and ceramics. Entries are invited in the categories of painting, computer generated, ceramics-3D, photography, under 18, and textiles. The Official Opening will take place at 6.30pm, Saturday 15 August and the exhibition runs daily from 10am-4pm until 23 August. Entry forms and $10 entry fee should be posted to the Visual Arts Committee, Mudgee Arts Council, PO Box 4, Mudgee, NSW 2850 or emailed to theyeos@westnet.com.au. For an entry form please contact the Visual Arts Group: Tel 02 6372 2776.
Closing 6 August
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2009 Port Stephens Art Prize
The Port Stephens Community Arts Centre invites entries to the 2009 Port Stephens Art Prize, to be exhibited at the Community Arts Centre from 28 August to 6 September. Prize monies total $3,500 across the following categories: open, works on paper, traditional, miniatures, and sculpture. For further information please contact Nada O'Loughlin on 02 4984 4427 or Nikki Waters on 0438 330 342 or visit the Arts Centre website: www.artscentre.nelsonbay.com
Closing 14 August
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2009 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize
Now in its ninth year, the prestigious acquisitive Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize is calling for entries from artists across the nation. On offer is $13,000 in prize money including a $10,000 first prize. This is the only national prize for free standing sculptures of smaller dimensions (up to 80cm) and annually attracts over 450 entries. The 2009 judges are Geoffrey Cassidy, Director of Artbank, and Diane and Neil Balnaves of The Balnaves Foundation. Last year’s winner, Adam Cullen, won the $10,000 prize for his sculpture Pegasus Flying over Sydney. Finalists will be selected for the free public exhibition to take place at Council’s Redleaf building between 24 October and 1 November. Guidelines and application details online: www.sculptureprize.woollahra.nsw.gov.au
Closing 14 August
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2009 Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award
Australia's richest design award, the Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award, is calling for entries for their 2009 competition. Now in its seventh year Bombay Sapphire aims to support the design community by assisting emerging Australian design talent. The main prize is $30,000 plus a trip to Milan to attend the Salone del Mobile. The four runners-up each receive $2,500 and the five short-listed finalists receive $1,000 each. The judges are specifically looking for a new functional design piece that pushes the boundaries of current design thinking, reflects the designer's personal style, can be promoted as authentically Australian, and is fully resolved so it can be manufactured and retailed. Guidelines and application details online: http://site.bombaysapphire.com/designdiscoveryaward
Closing 15 August
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2009 Lloyd Rees Memorial Youth Art Award
The 2009 Lloyd Rees Memorial Youth Art Award is open for applications from emerging artists 18-28 years for artworks in painting, drawing and printmaking. The Lane Cove Council Acquisitive Award of $5000, the Highly Commended Award of $3,000 and the Lane Cove Art Society Commended Award of $800 will be awarded by the judges, esteemed artists Elisabeth Cummings, Michael Kempson and Guy Warren. Open to artists throughout regional and metropolitan Australia, this is a national award recognising and rewarding our most talented youth. Finalists will have the opportunity to show and sell their work from 2 to 11 September at the Lane Cove Civic Centre, 48 Longueville Road, Lane Cove. Guidelines and application details online: www.centrehouse.org.au
Closing 21 August
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Thanks Dad National Photo Competition
We all have some great pictures that have captured a special moment between a child and a special man in their lives, whether it is their dad, granddad, uncle, foster dad or even older brother. These are the type of pictures that make up our Thanks Dad National Photo Competition. On offer are cash prizes in 11 categories and the opportunity to celebrate the great things your kids do with the most important man in their life. All entries into the competition will go onto our website and become part of our 2010 National Exhibition. Please note the competition is not judged solely on technical quality, rather on a photograph's capacity to capture a special moment between a child and their 'dad'. Guidelines and application details online: www.thanksdadphotos.org.au
Closing 25 August
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A Feast of Poetry
Begun in 2004 A Feast of Poetry is Cooma's annual poetry festival and competition. This year the Festival will be on Sunday, 1 November in the beautiful gardens of the Raglan Gallery in Lambie Street, Cooma. The competition welcomes entries in the following categories: infants, primary students, secondary students, open and bush poetry. There is a $300 prize in the open category. Entry forms can be downloaded here. For enquiries please contact the Booranga Writers Centre: booranga@csu.edu.au
Closing 28 August
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2009 City of Whyalla Art Prize
Since its inception in 1972, the Whyalla Art Prize has acquired an impressive and notable collection of artworks in iconic styles that reflect the spirit and the changing face of Australia. Originally designed to promote regional emerging artists, the prize has flourished and is now seen as an important exhibition of contemporary arts in Australia. This biennial Prize is open to all Australian residents for 2-dimensional artworks in any medium other than photography. Guidelines and application details online: www.countryarts.org.au
Closing 28 August
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19th Flickerfest Festival & Competition
Flickerfest, Australia’s only Academy® Award accredited Short Film festival and its largest short film competition, is now accepting entries from Australia and around the world for the 2010 Festival. Prizes will be awarded by an international jury across multiple categories. Flickerfest will screen for 10 days at Bondi Beach in January 2010 before taking off on a national tour. The Festival consists of three competitive programs (International, Australian and Documentary) as well as a number of special showcases and forums out of competition. Films must be under 35 minutes and have been completed within 2 years of the closing date. Entry is available online at the Flickerfest website: www.flickerfest.com.au
Closing 28 August (Australia) and 11 September (International)
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2009 Sculpture in the Vineyards
Set in the picturesque Wollombi Valley the annual Sculpture in the Vineyards exhibition features an innovative array of large-scale outdoor and site-specific works by local, regional and city-based artists. Already home to many artists, writers and performers, Wollombi provides fertile ground for the festival-like atmosphere created as a new community of artists come together. The exhibition runs from 26 October 2009 to 26 January 2010. Exhibition locations are along the Wollombi Valley Wine Trail. For further information please contact curator Tara Morelos: Tel 0403 469 753, Email sinthev@gmail.com. Website: www.wollombivalley.com/sculptureinthevineyards
Closing 31 August
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2009 Dungog Arts Society Art Prize
Dungog Arts Society invites entries for its 2009 Art Prize and Exhibition, to be held at the Anglican Parish Hall in Dowling St, Dungog from 12-13 September. The exhibition opens at 7.30pm, Friday 11 September at the Dowling St venue with live music, refreshments and the announcement of prize winners. Admission is by $5 donation. Award categories include open, photography, local artist, traditional landscape, 3-dimensional, youth and youth photography. For further information and entry forms please contact Catherine Turrin on 02 4992 2229, Wendy Grahame on 02 4992 1637, Jan Samson on 02 4992 3233 or Bob Shield on 02 4992 2367.
Closing 4 September
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Prospect Portrait Prize
The City of Prospect invites entries to the Prospect Portrait Prize, a biennial event promoting a contemporary approach to self portraiture. Entries of a self portrait in any medium completed after December 2007 are welcome. The first prize, sponsored by Fenwicks Real Estate, is $5,000 with a Peoples Choice award of $1,000 and the Packers Pick award worth $500. An exhibition of shortlisted entries will be held at Prospect Gallery, Nailsworth, SA in December. For further information please contact Maria Parmenter: Email maria@prospect.sa.gov.au. Website www.prospect.sa.gov.au
Closing 4 September
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2009 Belle Georg Jensen Design Awards
Australian designers are invited to enter the inaugural Belle Georg Jensen Design Awards. These new Awards celebrate innovation in Australian design, recognising excellence in the disciplines of product design and interior design. Designers with varying levels of experience, from final year students to established practitioners, are invited to apply across five award categories. Entrants will compete for cash and other prizes and one designer will be given the invaluable opportunity to have their work put into production by international luxury design brand Georg Jensen. For further information please contact Belle Magazine: Email belleawards@acpmagazines.com.au
Closing 18 September
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2009 Robe Southern Ocean Art Prize
Robe plays host to the second Southern Ocean Art Prize over the Melbourne Cup long weekend, 30 October to 3 November. This is an open, non-acquisitive prize attracting artists and audiences of all ages from around Australia. Participating artists have the chance to compete for significant cash prizes in their chosen fields and also present new works for sale and exhibition. This year the Prize offers five award categories: 2-dimensional ($1000), 3-dimensional ($1000), creative photography ($1000), people’s choice ($500) and children’s art. Guidelines and application details online: www.robesouthernoceanartprize.com.au
Closing 30 September
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2009 Liverpool City Art Prize
Casula Powerhouse invites entries to the 2009 Liverpool City Art Prize, a national competition designed to inspire, support and foster artistic talent across the country. This is an open themed competition for artists of all levels practicing in painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics and video art. On offer is a $10,000 acquisitive first prize and six additional prizes totalling $5,000. There is an entry fee of $27.50 per artwork submitted. Guidelines and application details online: www.casulapowerhouse.com
Closing 2 October
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2009 Clarence Valley Indigenous Art Award
Grafton Regional Gallery invites entries to the 2009 Clarence Valley Indigenous Art Award. This acquisitive prize awards $5,000 to a first prize winner, $1,000 in merit awards at the judges' discretion, and three art material prizes donated by the Baryulgil Public School, worth $600. The winning artwork is acquired into the Grafton Regional Gallery collection and joins the exhibition of entries on display from 28 October to 12 December. For further please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 6642 3177, website: www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au
Closing 16 October
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Available to Tour
In The Bin | Short Film Festival
In The Bin has opened it final window for touring in 2009 and would love to have you on board. In The Bin offers Film Festivals, Production facilities, and a unique Film Education Program where up to five short films are produced in a community during a three day workshop. In The Bin has windows to tour in late August, late November, and December. Spaces are extremely limited so get in touch now if you are interested in participating. For a complete information pack please contact Jed Cahill, Festival Director: Tel 0400 795 093, Email jed@inthebin.net.au
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What's On
This month at Cessnock Regional Art Gallery
1 August, Wearable Art T-shirt design for adults.
8 August, Wearable Art T-shirt design for teens.
9 August, Cheeky Dog Art Day To celebrate the A Dog’s Life exhibition we invite you to the gallery for pet portraits, paw print art, prizes and lots more! All welcome.
Until 23 August:
A Dog's Life 18 year old Indigenous artist Dion Beasley has created a delightful series of screen prints on paper depicting the life of dogs and other animals in his community. Beasley has muscular dystrophy and is profoundly deaf, and this exhibition highlights the wonderful contribution that artists with disabilities make to our artistic and cultural life.
Sketches from the Studio This selection of Reg Mombassa's sketches, framed works, and t-shirts allows us the unique opportunity to view the initial stages of his artistic process. At Cessnock Regional Art Gallery, 16 Vincent St, Cessnock. Website: www.crag.net.au
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Orange Frost Fest
2 - 9 August, Orange
The Orange Frost Fest is a week-long, uplifting festival celebrating all the good things that Orange has to offer in wintertime, with a special emphasis on local music. Highlights include art exhibitions, theatre events, fashion parades, food and wine tastings, a family bonfire and entertainment by the Orange High School Stage Big Band and the Ray Vanderby Quartet, with renowned jazz guitarist Albert Calvo and local trombonist Gerry Ramage. Free entry, all welcome! At venues around Orange. For details please visit the Frost Fest website: www.orange-nsw.com/orangefrostfest
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This month at Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
Until 2 August, Yours Mine Ours
Works by Catherine Knox in response to the experiences of multicultural youth making a new home in our local environment.
7 - 30 August, Portraits of Ariah Park
Graham Cossey's paintings focus on the ebb and flow of regional Australia through the structures and activities of the small town of Ariah Park and the metaphors they represent.
7 August - 27 September, Momentum: 18th Fibre Biennial
Artists from across Australia demonstrate the accessibility of the language of textiles and its relevance to contemporary life, focusing on the finest and most exploratory aspects of contemporary fibre textile practice. At Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Civic Centre, Baylis St, Wagga Wagga. Website: www.waggaartgallery.org
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The Jetty Theatre | Hamlet
Until 3 August, Coffs Harbour
This is your opportunity to see Shakespeare’s greatest play performed by top local talents! Director Shirley Barnett's Hamlet is an enthralling piece of theatre, packed with action and emotion. The cast includes Beckley Vincent, Leigh Harrison, Kelly McLoughlin-Wilden, Letina Hutchison, Scott Stanford, Richard Bickhoff and many others. Tickets $22 for adults and $18 concession with further discounts for groups and schools. At the Jetty Theatre, 337 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour. Tickets available online, at the Jetty Theatre Box Office or by contacting the Theatre directly: Tel 02 6652 8088.
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This month at the Laycock Street Theatre
5 August, Shalom Andrews A tribute to the 1930's-1950's with the Mark Harris Quartet alongside her.
7 - 22 August, The Producers An outrageously funny musical from the creative mind of Mel Brooks.
19 - 20 August, Dealers Choice A compassionate story about father-son relationships, mens' bravado and the search for connection.
27 - 28 August, Fastest Boy in the World Quality theatre for
4-8 year old children and their families by Patch Theatre Company.
28 August, Wizard and Oz “Eccentric, brilliant piano player. Incredible voice and talent on guitar.” Illawarra Jazz Club News
29 August, How Great Thou Art Direct from the US Andy Seymour presents an inspirational performance that respectfully evokes the power and range of Elvis Presley's gospel music.
At the Laycock Street Theatre, Laycock St, North Gosford. For performance details and bookings please contact the Box Office: Tel 02 4323 3233
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A Bright and Crimson Flower
6 August, Wagga Wagga
Richard Davey's inspirational play tells the story of Australian Prisoners of War under the Japanese between 1942 and 1945. Told in the words of the men and women who survived the camps and the hell of the Burma Railway it is a powerful portrayal of captivity, endurance, ingenuity, humour and sheer bloody-minded determination to come home. Ticket prices include a donation to Legacy and other charities. At 7.30pm at the Civic Theatre, Burns Way and Tarcutta St, Wagga Wagga. For bookings please contact the Theatre: Tel 02 6926 9688, Website: www.civictheatre.com.au
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This Month at Nextart Gallery
Until 6 August Meaning Making
Artist Mic Eales explores the way in which creative arts practice, using everyday objects and materials, might communicate and contribute to a deeper insight and understanding of the personal, social and cultural ramifications of suicide.
11 - 27 August Reading Between the Marks
Paper artworks by Tim Mosely, Louise Irving, Melissa Harvey and Alison Baily engage directly with the street outside the gallery, bringing the outside inside. At Southern Cross University's Nextart Gallery, 89 Magellan St, Lismore. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 6622 3490
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This Month at the Glasshouse Regional Gallery
6 - 27 September Deep Earth Avital Sheffer’s ceramic vessels explore multi-faceted Middle Eastern cultures.
Until 23 August Black & White Photographs by Thomas Dick from 1910-1920, revealing the rich local history of both the Birpai and non-Indigenous communities.
Ornamentomology Works by contemporary Queensland jewellers and metalsmiths responding to images of insects.
27 August - 11 October Gallipoli & Palestine Landscapes An Australian War Memorial travelling exhibition tracing George Lambert's work as a war artist in Palestine and the Sinai.
Until 27 September Local Narratives: Dislocate, Locate, Relocate A diverse group of emerging and professional artists from the region explore the theme of local stories. At the Glasshouse Regional Gallery, Cnr Clarence and Hay Sts, Port Macquarie. Website: www.glasshouse.org.au
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Diversity – Creations in Fibre Exhibition
6 - 16 August, Bowral
The Southern Highlands Textile and Fibre Network is pleased to announce its forthcoming annual exhibition entitled Diversity – Creations in Fibre with the tantalising theme 'All that Glitters'. This exhibition of for-sale items will be open daily from 10am to 4pm, 6–16 August at the Bowral and District Art Society (BDAS) Gallery. A highlight will be the exhibition's Fashion Parade at 1pm, Saturday 8 August. At the BDAS Gallery, 1 Short St, Bowral. For further information please call 02 4872 3375 or 02 4869 5878, or visit the Gallery website: www.bdasgallery.com
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This month at Albury Library Museum 
6 August Celebrating the Voice
Write Around the Murray proudly partners with Booranga Writers Centre for this performance at 1pm.
6 August Short Story Competition Prize Giving
Join in the celebrations for the announcement of the Albury City Short Story winners at 5pm. RSVP on 02 6023 8333.
9 August Fifteen Minutes of Fame
Authors from far and wide give their new works fifteen minutes of fame at midday.
Until 11 September Kids Antarctic Art
When children's author and illustrator Alison Lester travelled to Antarctica in 2005 thousands of children from around the world were inspired by her journey.
Until 21 September Experimentia Playground
Experience a digital media playground of interactive artworks, video installations, short films and extreme art. At the Albury Library Museum, Cnr Kiewa and Swift Sts, Albury. Tel 02 6023 8333
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2009 Annual Hunter Knit-In 
7 August, Booragul
Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery, in partnership with Wrap With Love Inc and 1233 ABC Newcastle, hosts the annual Hunter Knit-In on Friday 7 August. Knitters from across the Hunter will gather at the gallery between 8.30am and 4pm to knit squares for wraps to be distributed through aid agencies by volunteer organisation Wrap with Love Inc. The Knit-In is an opportunity to join other generous local volunteers and contribute to a gift that brings warmth to both the maker and the recipient. Call in for half an hour or stay all day! At Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery, First St, Booragul. Register your interest in attending the Hunter Knit-In by contacting the Gallery: Tel 02 4965 8260, Email artgallery@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
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This month at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
7 August - 20 September, Bathurst
Showing Off Expect the unexpected from this survey of artists using new media, sound and light works, digital projections and photography. Curated by Daniel Kojita and featuring work by Keith Armstrong, Ella Barclay, Kirsten Bradley, Cash Brown and many more.
Step Right Up: The Circus in Australian Art An Albury City travelling exhibition supported by Visions of Australia, featuring works commissioned specifically for the exhibition as well as historical and contemporary artworks drawn from national, state, regional, commercial and private collections. Both exhibitions will open at 6pm, Friday 7 August. Entry is $8 and $6 for BRAG members. At Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70-78 Keppel St, Bathurst. To attend please RSVP by Monday 3 August to the Gallery: Tel 02 6333 6555, Website: www.bathurstart.com.au
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This month at Goulburn Regional Art Gallery
7 August - 12 September, Archeological Dig
An exhibition of works on paper and installation by commissioned artists Geraldine Berkemeier and Daphne Gooley on the historic Marulan Dig. Official Opening at 6pm, Friday 7 August.
7 August - 19 October, Between Heaven & Earth Regional primary school students will work with sand sculptor Ross Bannister throughout August to create a 6 x 6m sand work. Closing ceremony, beach party and artists floor talk at 2pm, Saturday 10 October. The Regional Arts Fund is an Australian Government initiative supporting the arts in regional and remote Australia.
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Hothouse Theatre | Embers
7 - 8 August, Albury
16 - 19 September, Queanbeyan
2 - 4 October, Coffs Harbour
7 October, Wagga Wagga
Hothouse Theatre's award-winning play Embers is back on the road from August to October. Crafted from personal stories of bushfire survival during the 2003 North East Victorian fires, this poignant tale of courage and endurance takes on new significance in light of the tragic Black Saturday bushfires. Join a new cast under Maeliosa Stafford's direction for a powerful theatrical experience. For bookings please contact the Hothouse Theatre: Tel 02 6021 7433, website: www.hothousetheatre.com.au
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The Song Company | Sound and Silence
8 August, Orange
9 August, Bathurst
23 August, Blackheath
29 August, Mittagong
Music students are often told that a moment of silence can be just as powerful as a note of sound, and The Song Company will put this theory into practice in an intimate new concert series celebrating its 25th anniversary season. Featuring a mix of serious and light-hearted compositions from throughout the ages Sound and Silence explores the essence of music as shaped by two vital forces: the urge to express and the desire for stillness and peace. Tickets available from The Song Company: Tel 02 8272 9500, website: www.songcompany.com.au
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This month at the Western Plains Cultural Centre
8 August - 13 September, The Folly: Arlo Mountford
A digital reinterpretation of three paintings by sixteenth-century Flemish painter Pieter Bruegel the Elder.
Until 30 August
Colouring Space Paula Garrard explores how colour, tone and form work within space to create a visual experience.
Courage to Care Celebrating extraordinary people who risked their lives to save others during World War II.
Until 13 September 2009 Archibald Prize Toured by Museums and Galleries NSW.
The Enchanted Forest: New Gothic Storytellers Six of Australia’s most respected contemporary artists evoke a mesmerising woodland with intersecting storylines.
Until 20 September Beyond the Sandstone Curtain Bill O’Shea joins a great tradition of bush painters who have explored the myth of the Australian outback. At Western Plains Cultural Centre, 76 Wingewarra St, Dubbo. Tel 02 6801 4444, website: wpccc.dubb.org.au
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This month at Jayes Gallery
9 August Beat the cold! Listen to successful blues band Roadhouse Rebels, enjoy Southern Creole cooking from our chef Grant Smith, taste local wines, browse the art galleries and sculpture garden. This will be an afternoon jam packed with music, art, food and wine. From 1pm to 4pm. The cost is $50 per person and bookings are essential as places are limited.
Until 31 August Jayes Gallery is pleased to introduce two emerging artists in their first exhibition together entitled Life/Still Life. Orange artist Di Smith and illustrator Edwina Riddell both have a strong sense of colour and a love for their particular medium that makes these expressive works well worth viewing. At 31-33 Gidley St, Molong. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 6366 9093 or 02 6366 8810
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Kapooka Kids Symphony 
11 August, Wagga Wagga
Kapooka Kids Symphony is a performance by Australian Army Band Kapooka, designed for children and featuring children's favourite music pieces. A perfect way to introduce young ones to the live sounds of the orchestra, this is a show that will please children and parents alike. Tickets are $12. At 11am (3-7 year olds) and 1pm (7-12 year olds) Tuesday, 11 August at the Civic Theatre, Burns Way and Tarcutta St, Wagga Wagga. For bookings please contact the Theatre: Tel 02 6926 9688, website: www.civictheatre.com.au
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ADFAS Mudgee | The Emperor and the Prostitute
14 August, Mudgee
This month the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society Mudgee presents Geri Parlby with a lecture titled The Emperor and the Prostitute: Justinian and Theodora - the Most Notorious Couple in the History of Byzantium and the Art they Inspired. From the sublime mosaics of Ravenna to the miraculous architecture of Hagia Sophia, this outrageous couple inspired some of the most beautiful art in the Byzantine Empire. At Cudgegong Valley Public School Hall, Madeira Rd, Mudgee at 6.30pm. Tickets $20 for adults and $10 for students. Guests are welcome by pre-arrangement with John Broadley, Membership Secretary: Tel 02 6372 3365.
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This month at the Tweed River Art Gallery
14 August - 27 September
Olive Cotton Award For Photographic Portraiture
Selected from entrants across Australia, the fifth Olive Cotton Award exhibition is an opportunity for both established and emerging photographers.
Times of Change
John Walters recontextualises crafted objects by transforming their materiality and exploring a variety of installation strategies.
From 21 August
New Acquisitions to the Collection
Showcasing works acquired over the past 18 months through generous donations and gifts. At Tweed River Art Gallery, Cnr Tweed Valley Way and Mistral Rd, Murwillumbah. Tel: 02 6670 2790, website: www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/artgallery
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Re-Opening of Maitland Regional Art Gallery
15 August, Maitland
For a remarkable mixture of old and new architecture come and see what is inside the new metal box attached to the old West Maitland Technical College now known at Maitland Regional Art Gallery (MRAG)! Join us from 2pm on Saturday 15 August for the Grand Opening of the Gallery, the launch of five new exhibitions and the launch of Art Factory, a space dedicated to children and young people. High Street Maitland will be closed between Devonshire Street and Victoria Street for the celebrations. The Opening will be marked by the attendance and cutting of the ribbon by MRAG’s two Patrons, iconic Australian artist Margaret Olley AC, and philanthropist and art collector Ray Wilson OAM. At Maitland Regional Art Gallery, 230 High St, Maitland. Please RSVP to MRAG: Tel 02 4934 9859
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The Allegri Singers | Dido and Aeneas
15 August, Bathurst
The Allegri Singers invite you to a concert performance of Henry Purcell's Dido and Aeneas at 7.30pm, Saturday 15 August in the Uniting Church Hall, William St, Bathurst. Composed for vocal soloists, orchestra and chorus, this is a captivating tale of adventure, misfortune, love, witchcraft and ultimate tragedy. From the joyous celebration of the love-match of Dido and Aeneas, through the tension and suspense of the chicanery of the sorceress and her minions, to the anguish of love lost and the demise of the heroine, this is dramatic opera at its best. The Allegri Singers look forward to this very special performance with the Bathurst Chamber Orchestra and distinguished visiting and local vocal soloists. Tickets are $20 and $15 concession and may be purchased at the door.
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This month at Gosford Regional Gallery 
15 - 20 August, Every Picture Tells A Story
The Friday Art Class tutored by Kerry Elias Moore will exhibit their latest collection of pastels, mixed media, lino cuts and cards in the Studio Gallery. The Official Opening will take place at 6.30pm, Friday 14 August.
August to September:
Looking Forward to the Past
Shaun Gladwell - Videowork
Central Coast Journey of Dreams
At Gosford Regional Gallery & Arts Centre, 36 Webb St, East Gosford. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 4325 0056, website: www.gosfordregionalgallery.com
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Muswellbrook Carnivale at the Arts Centre 
15 August - 20 December, Muswellbrook
Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre presents the Carnivale at the Arts Centre, a program of local and travelling exhibitions and art prizes along with periodic selections from the Muswellbrook Shire Art Collection and ongoing selections from the Max Watters Collection, as well as workshops for both artists and the public. The first in the exhibition series runs from 15 August to 13 September with the Official Opening at 6pm, Friday 14 August:
The Journey Award-winning Canberra based watercolourist Jan Vincent presents an exhibition of works from the past year featuring subjects 'from the places of her heart'.
The Lovers' Series Well known Hunter Valley painter Dorothee Heibel's pictures radiate the joy of life and in this suite Heibel presents the joy of love. At Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre, New England Hwy, Cnr Bridge and Market Sts, Muswellbrook. Website: www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
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Art on Film 
16 August, Gunnedah
The Civic and Gunnedah Community College present a screening of three films documenting the creative experience of well-known Australian artists. In The Smokers Have Taken the Gold John Wolseley explores new ways of drawing and discovers a settler's fence in the desert; A Potter's Film charts Gwyn Hanssen Piggot's work as one of the world's leading ceramic artists; and Difficult Pleasure tells Brett Whitely's story as his painting takes him from Sydney to London. Tickets are $5 and include morning tea. From 9.45am at the new Civic Theatre in the Gunnedah Cultural Centre, Chandos St, Gunnedah. For bookings please contact the Theatre: Tel 02 6740 2266
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This month at Cowra Regional Art Gallery 
Until 16 August From the Region: Variations in Clay An exhibition of distinctive works by seven Central West ceramicists.
22 August - 12 September Cowra Art Group Exhibition and Awards The Cowra Art Group is pleased to once again present works in a broad range of media by artists from within 100 kilometres of Cowra.
25 - 30 August Sacred Footsteps from the Roof of the World For six days the Cowra Regional Art Gallery will host five Tibetan monks who will create a traditional sand mandala.
29 August - 4 October Operation Art (located in the Cowra Library) Art by children, for children in hospital. The works selected are designed to contribute to a visual environment that helps relieve anxiety for children during hospitalisation.
At Cowra Regional Art Gallery, 77 Darling St, Cowra. Website: www.cowraartgallery.com.au
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This month at Grafton Regional Art Gallery
19 August - 20 September, Grafton
Artexpress This vibrant selection of art from the 2008 HSC year highlights works by students from the North Coast of NSW.
Book Illustrators from the Collection A small yet fascinating collection of artworks created as book illustrations by Yvonne Mears, Julie Vivas, Irena Sibley and others.
New Acquisitions A display of some of the new works gifted, donated or purchased into the gallery's collection.
Landscape Paintings Cobie Kaptein was a finalist in the 2006 and 2007 Country Energy Art Prize for landscape painting.
Clarence Valley Anglican School: Senior Student Showcase
At Grafton Regional Gallery, 158 Fitzroy St, Grafton. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 6642 3177
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This month at Albury Art Gallery
22 August 3 Artists 3 Visions
 This one day workshop gives local artists the opportunity to meet and work with a selection of artists represented in the Albury Art Prize. 11am-3pm Saturday, 22 August.
Until 23 August, Albury
2009 Albury Art Prize The Albury Art Prize is NSW's oldest municipal art award. See the winner and shortlisted entries at the Gallery until 23 August.
KnitWit Reusing handmade found objects Caroline Askew explores the themes of rescuing, recycling, re-creating, remembering and re-appreciating.
Susan Moorehead Memorial Award In conjunction with the 2009 Albury Art Prize, the Susan Moorehead Memorial Award showcases regional contemporary emerging artists.
At Albury Art Gallery, 546 Dean St, Albury. Tel 02 6051 3480
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Ruby's Story
26 August, Wagga Wagga
Ruby's Story is a unique collaboration between Ngarrindjeri woman Ruby Hunter, her partner in music and life, Gunditjmara man Archie Roach, and acclaimed musician, Paul Grabowsky. Together and separately Ruby Hunter and Archie Roach have forged careers that cross musical and cultural boundaries. In this powerful collaboration, Ruby and Archie join forces with members of the Australian Art Orchestra to perform songs they have written about their experiences as members of the Stolen Generations. At 8pm at the Civic Theatre, Burns Way and Tarcutta St, Wagga Wagga. For bookings please contact the Theatre: Tel 02 6926 9688, Website: www.civictheatre.com.au
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Tenterfield Saddler
28 August, Wagga Wagga
This lively show about the life and music of one of Australia's greatest stars, Peter Allen, comes to the Civic Theatre Wagga Wagga at 11am, Friday 28 August. Packed with hit songs including 'Tenterfield Saddler', 'I Go To Rio', 'I Honestly Love You', 'Don't Cry Out Loud' and 'I still Call Australia Home', this is a musical experience the whole family will enjoy. All tickets are $20. At the Civic Theatre, Burns Way and Tarcutta St, Wagga Wagga. For bookings please contact the Theatre: Tel 02 6926 9688, website: www.civictheatre.com.au
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This Month at Cudgegong Gallery
Until 31 August, Gulgong
Cudgegong Gallery has unveiled its latest 'between seasons' showing and visitors will have trouble deciding what to look at first. Famous for their eclectic nature, these exhibitions showcase a great range of artists and styles. Works by David Middlebrook, Chris Adams and Archibald prize winner Gary Shead are currently showing upstairs, while downstairs a vibrant collection of ceramic art is on display. Featured ceramicists include Feyona van Stom, Greg Daly, Tania Rollond and Simone Fraser. At Cudgegong Gallery, 102 Herbert St, Gulgong. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 6374 1630, website: www.cudgegonggallery.com.au.
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This month at Lismore Regional Gallery
Until 5 September, Lismore
Marine Wonderland An exhibition of paintings by Dailan Pugh depicting Australia’s fascinating and diverse marine life. The exhibition represents 3 years of work based on hundreds of hours of snorkeling around Australia. Pugh’s attention to detail is astounding as is his understanding of the fish and marine ecosystems.
Ecologies An exhibition exploring our relationship to natural and urban ecosystems. It reflects on balances and imbalances in these complex systems and the fundamental need for us to consider our relationship with the environment to move forward in contemporary times. At the Lismore Regional Gallery, 131 Molesworth St, Lismore. Website: www.lismoregallery.org
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Critical Stages | Productions On Tour 
Critical Stages presents three fantastic productions on tour throughout the country during August and September:
The Kursk The true story behind the ill-fated Russian submarine. Australian Playwright Sasha Janowicz travelled to Russia to seek out the truth behind the controversy. The cast stars multi award-winner Eugene Gilfedder, known to television audiences for his appearances in Sea Patrol and Medivac.
Dealer's Choice A beautifully constructed play about risk, status, gambling, men and self-identity. In a London restaurant after closing time six men meet every week to play poker. When one of the regulars can’t make it the last dinner guest lurking in the restaurant volunteers to join the game, and suddenly the stakes are raised.
No Chance In Hell Hotel The latest hilarious comedy by Drew Fairley and Kate Smith. Set on the mean streets of Sydney it critiques the 'who dunnit' crime genre. To find out when these productions are visiting your area please contact Critical Stages: Tel 02 9331 3107
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