Highlights
Tyalgum Festival of Classical Music
4 - 6 September, Tyalgum
The Tyalgum Festival of Classical Music began in 1991 after concert violinists Carmel Kaine and John Willison fell under the acoustic spell of the Tyalgum Literary Institute. Since then numerous artists have ranked the 1908 hall alongside some of the best concert venues in the world. Held on the first weekend of September and recognised as one of Australia's premier classical events, the Tyalgum Festival is renowned for its virtuoso musicians and world class performances. In addition, the Festival has an ongoing commitment to providing encouragement, support and performance opportunities for young musicians. Superb music combined with the magnificent scenery of the Wollumbin Caldera in the Tweed Valley makes the annual Tyalgum Festival of Classical Music a unique and exhilarating experience! For a full program, ticketing and venue details please visit the Festival website: www.tyalgumfestival.com.au
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Murrin Bridge 60 Years On
19 September, Murrin Bridge
The community of Murrin Bridge is recognising that it is now 60 years since the establishment of the Murrin Bridge Mission by the then Aboriginal Welfare Board in 1949. If you have ever had any connection with Murrin Bridge come along to reunite, share your stories, pay respect to the elders, remember the past and acknowledge the strength and future of Murrin Bridge. The day is full of activities for all ages including a healing ceremony and tree planting, an historical exhibition, art exhibition and book launch, and traditional sporting activities and cooking. Visitors are welcome to camp in the community and are encouraged to bring rugs and chairs. This is an alcohol free event and everyone is welcome. From 10am to 8pm at Murrin Bridge, 15km north of Lake Cargelligo. For further information please contact Annette Ohlsen, CEO of Murrin Bridge Local Aboriginal Land Council: Tel 02 6898 1119 or 0428 825 523, Email murrimb@mblalc.com.au
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Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival
21 - 27 September, Cowra
Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival) is a Japanese celebration heralding the arrival of spring every year when the cherry blossoms are at their best. The festival is held at the Japanese Garden in Cowra and is based on the traditional Japanese festival of the same name. During this time the Garden celebrates the coming of spring, focusing on Japanese culture and the beauty of the delicate cherry blossom. Dozens of Japanese cultural activities will be on offer throughout the seven day Festival, including Ikebana, Origami, Calligraphy, kite making and flying, tea ceremonies, music recitals, sake tasting, bonsai demonstrations, Sumo Wrestling, Aikido, Karate and Tai Chi.
From 21-27 September at
the Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre, Binni Creek Rd, Cowra. A full description of festival events is available on the Cowra Japanese Garden website: www.cowraregion.com.au/japanesegarden
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Catapult Festival
23 - 27 September, Bathurst
The Catapult Festival is returning to Bathurst once again!
Catapult is renowned for providing young physical theatre performers with an opportunity to learn new skills and mix with experienced professionals within the Australian physical performing arts. With circus troupes coming from all around Australia the Festival is set to be an outstanding networking opportunity for all participants. Regional NSW will be strongly represented with groups from across the state coming and Brewarrina Youth Circus scheduled as one of the highlight acts. Bathurst can also look forward to the high energy performances of the Circus Oz critically acclaimed tour Barely Contained, which will be on stage at Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC) on 25 and 26 September. For ticketing enquiries please contact the BMEC Box Office: Tel 02 6333 6161 or visit the Festival website: www.catapultfestival.com.au. The Catapult Festival is supported by Country Energy, Regional Arts NSW, CSU School of Communication, Bathurst Regional Council and other generous local sponsors.
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Kultour Touring Program
Kultour is a national network of arts organisations established in 2001 by the Australia Council as an initiative of the Arts in a Multicultural Australia policy. Kultour presents an annual touring program of high-quality contemporary multicultural arts and now invites applications for the 2011 season from emerging and established artists across all art forms, whose work reflects Australia’s cultural diversity. Proposed works must be tour ready and have had their premiere within the last three years. Applicants are required to submit a completed application following the program guidelines, including support material and a ‘sign off’ letter from your local Kultour Company member. Guidelines and application details online: www.kultour.com.au
Closing 24 September
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Regional Arts NSW News
Box O' Tricks Regional Tour | That's Interesting!
Orana Arts in partnership with the Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) is pleased to present the 2009 regional tour of Box O' Tricks. This annual project sees precious objects from the Dubbo Regional Gallery's Armati Bequest and the Dubbo Regional Museum packed into a suitcase and taken on the road to visit regional school children. Box O' Tricks has been developed by Orana Arts and the WPCC as an outreach program for regional children giving them the chance to come into contact and explore the amazing objects and stories contained within the WPCC. This year’s theme for Box O' Tricks is That’s Interesting! and will entice children into exploring a range of different objects while trying to figure out their real-life purpose. In 2009 the Box O' Tricks tour will include 19 primary and central schools from Wongarbon to Gilgandra, Trangie to Coolah and everywhere in between, involving around 1,000 students. For further information please contact Orana Arts: Tel 02 6817 8705, Email rappo@oranaarts.com
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New guest curator on the VAN website
Arts Northern Rivers Visual Arts Network (VAN) is delighted to advise that Brisbane Gallerist Edwina Corlette is the new guest curator on the VAN website at www.visualartsnetwork.net.au. Corlette has selected local artist Zom Osborne as her 'Curator's Choice'. She says, "As a painter Zom has always been interested in art as a way to access the interior world of spirit. This has lead to an interest in dreams as a threshold into these realms." VAN aims to enable visual artists to reach beyond the local region to access broad national and international markets, to provide professional development opportunities for visual artists, and to further the national and international profile of the Northern Rivers as a vibrant regional centre for the arts. The Visual Arts Network is a special initiative of Arts Northern Rivers. VAN Stage 3 is supported by Arts NSW.
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Other News
Seeking Comments on Indigenous Heritage Law
In August the Minister for the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts released a discussion paper for public comment on Australian laws to protect Indigenous heritage. Mr Garrett said this is an opportunity for the public to contribute ideas on making the Commonwealth’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 (ATSIHP Act) more effective as a way to protect traditional areas and objects significant to Indigenous Australians. “It’s important to make sure that any reforms to this legislation give Indigenous Australians the best opportunities to protect their traditional heritage, in balance with other social and economic considerations. This will help Indigenous Australians to maintain their traditions and cultural identity, ensuring Australia’s exceptional cultural heritage is conserved and shared for generations to come. I encourage all stakeholders to consider the discussion paper so a full range of views are available before the Government makes any decisions about changes to Indigenous heritage legislation.” More information about the consultation process and access to the discussion paper is available at www.heritage.gov.au/indigenous/lawreform. The deadline for submissions is Friday 6 November.
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Guess Who’s Going to the Gallery?
During August the Hon. Virginia Judge M.P. B.Ed., Minister for Fair Trading, Minister for Citizenship, and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts, launched the stage 2 report for Museums & Galleries NSW’s seminal study, Guess Who’s Going to the Gallery? The Study aims to draw a picture of the type of people who visit our galleries, and this year’s results shatter some of the myths associated with gallery goers. The new report is titled A Strategic Audience Evaluation and Development Study for Galleries in NSW - Sydney Metro Report. Its launch has generated widespread media interest in the broad and diverse audiences that are now attending galleries. Find out more about the results or download the key facts and findings at the Museums & Galleries NSW's website: http://mgnsw.org.au/resources
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World Summit to explore cultural diversity
The theme for the 4th World Summit on Arts and Culture in September is Meeting of Cultures: Creating Meaning through the Arts. From 22-25 September arts and culture policy makers, funders and representatives of international, regional and national artists’ networks will gather in Johannesburg to discuss a range of topics. The three-day Summit includes key note addresses, panel discussions and a range of roundtable sessions which will explore current dogmas and practices in the arts and culture policy arena by testing these with a variety of international experiences. Summit Programme Director Mike van Graan said, “The UNESCO Convention on the Promotion and Protection of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions provides a backdrop to the Summit and its deliberations. This is the first time that the World Summit is being held in a ‘developing country’ so the event will provide a platform for voices that are not often heard at mainstream international cultural events. Visit the World Summit website at www.artsummit.org
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Project Reports
Reading the Rivers
17 September, Mudgee
Literature, art and environmental studies meet in an innovative project, Reading the Rivers, across the Mid-Western Regional council area this year. Reading the Rivers is a multi-layered art and literature project devised to link the children of the region and focus their attention on the rivers and watercourses of their local communities. It involves Year 5 students from 17 primary schools in the Midwestern Region. The students have created paintings, writings and over 1000 photographs on the theme of water and community for the project. Selections of their work will form the basis of an outdoor exhibition to stand at the site of the planned new Mid-Western Regional Library at Cudgegong Southbank in Mudgee during its period of construction. A parade through the CBD of Mudgee on Thursday 17 September will bring together more than 300 Year 5 students. The street parade and picnic celebrates the unveiling of the children’s work. For further information please contact Katherine Uhila or Simon Jones at Mid-Western Regional Council: Tel 02 6378 2850, Website: www.midwestern.nsw.gov.au
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Public Art in Lunar Park Complete
Orana Arts and Housing NSW Building Stronger Communities are pleased to announce the completion of the public artwork in Lunar Park, East Dubbo as part of the Land.Scape.Lives project. Over two workshops in early August artist Brigid Palin and members of the Dubbo community completed the mosaic artwork with simply stunning results. The finished artwork is a lunar-inspired mural placed upon the telemetry hut (irrigation works) in the south-east corner of the park. Housing NSW Building Stronger Communities Manager Laurinne Campbell said the project had reached beyond all expectations. “This project has touched so many lives in the Dubbo community. The community workshops to create the artwork saw people from different cultures and different backgrounds coming together to make something that the whole of Dubbo can enjoy. I would encourage everyone to take a look at this amazing artwork for themselves – it is an inspired design, you can’t miss it!” For further information about the project please contact Orana Arts Promotions & Project Officer, Melissa Ryan: Tel 02 6817 8705, Email rappo@oranaarts.com
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New Resources
Australian Design Unit (ADU) Website
Part magazine, part bulletin, part business resource, Australian Design Unit (ADU) is an online publication and archive about design and creativity published to encourage and support local designers. ADU is an independent yet strongly collaborative voice within the design sector with a broad network that can connect designers from across the country to the resources they need. While anchored online, ADU is also a vehicle for workshops, forums and exhibitions produced to encourage discourse and develop skills around design, creativity, entrepreneurship and ideas. ADU collaborates with design institutions and existing initiatives to enable Australian designers to develop new markets at home and abroad. Visit ADU online at http://australiandesignunit.com
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Right Way: The Future of Indigenous Craft & Design
Right Way: The Future of Indigenous Craft and Design is a new online forum inviting discussion around issues raised at the March 2009 conference Selling Yarns 2, an event notable for its high percentage of Indigenous delegates and presenters.
Check out the Right Way home page for an outline of what will be happening during the online forum – there are some terrific people involved and some wonderful projects highlighted. The forum is being conducted on the 'ning' social networking platform which encourages a range of less formal, text-free interactions. We are also providing some of our participants with Skype recording software, so members can watch live conversations which will be available later as recordings. The Right Way forum is only available until 20 November so join us now at http://carightway.ning.com
Photograph by Leise Knowles
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The Melting Pot for Filmmakers
Fringe is pleased to announce the launch of its dynamic new social networking site, The Melting Pot. The Melting Pot is an online portal where filmmakers can collaborate, network and discuss screen projects. Filmmakers can post their projects to attract resources, investment, marketing opportunities and like minded peers for collaboration. If you're a producer looking for crew, a writer looking for a producer or a director with a creative vision to share, The Melting Pot is the perfect access point to find your dream team. By registering on The Melting Pot you can post your projects, network, and throw your ideas around. Join the network at www.meltingpot.spaa.org.au
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M&G NSW Exhibition Register
The Exhibition Register is M&G NSW’s free online publication for public venues to promote or source touring exhibitions available for tour throughout NSW and Australia. The Register will be available on the M&G NSW website on 20 November. We are now calling for submissions from public galleries, museums, curators, artists and artist-run initiatives for exhibitions to be included in the Register. This is a fantastic opportunity to promote your touring exhibition to a wide audience for free! For further information please contact Sarah Samild: Tel 02 9339 9905, Email sarahs@mgnsw.org.au. Submission forms are available for download from the M&G NSW website at http://mgnsw.org.au/publications/exhibitions_register
Closing 23 October
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Seminars, Workshops + Training
New England Writers' Centre Events
4 September, Talking Poetry
In celebration of Poetry Week, New England Writers’ Centre (NEWC) and Armidale Dumaresq Library are holding a free public event at the library. Poets Julian Croft and Yve Louis will discuss their work, issues in poetry and how they worked together in a mentorship program when Julian was Yve’s mentor. From 4-5.30pm, Friday 4 September at the Armidale Dumaresq Library, 122 Faulkner St, Armidale.
26 September, Writing Gym
This one-day workshop with novelist Wendy James is a great way for writers at all stages of development and in any genre to exercise their imagination. Don’t sit around waiting for inspiration to come to you, come to the writing gym and learn how to make creative ideas happen! The cost is $45 for members and $50 for non-members. At the NEWC, 129 Rusden St, Armidale. For further information please contact the NEWC: Tel 02 6772 7210, Email newc@northnet.com.au
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Volunteering Development Conference
17 - 18 September, Sydney
The Centre for Volunteering invites you to attend the Volunteering Development Conference at Novotel Darling Harbour in Sydney on 17–18 September. This two-day industry conference is designed for volunteer supervisors, coordinators and managers within the community sector. The Volunteering Development Conference will provide take-home skills to better manage volunteering as a resource, allow discussion of issues within the non-profit environment and foster industry contacts. The event will facilitate discussion and participation by delegates through a variety of presentation formats, including plenary sessions, workshops and panels. For further information about the conference and how to register please visit the Centre for Volunteering website: www.volunteering.com.au
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The impact of festivals in rural and regional Australia
23 September, Sydney
Don't miss this opportunity to hear Associate Professor Chris Gibson discuss his recently published report on the value of festivals in rural and regional communities at the Australian Museum. Assoc. Prof. Gibson is part of the Faculty of Science at the University of Wollongong and has completed this report as part of an ARC Discovery grant. From 3-5pm, Wednesday 23 September at the Australian Museum Theatre, Level G, 6 College St, Sydney. This is a free event. To RSVP please contact the Museum: Tel 02 9320 6389, Email scicom@austmus.gov.au, Website http://australianmuseum.net.au
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Going the Distance: Planning for Sustainability
25 September, Dubbo
Whether you’re applying for funding or recruiting new volunteers it is essential that your organisation has strong, clear plans in place. Presented by M&G NSW, Going the distance: planning for sustainability is a back-to-basics workshop which looks at the different streams of planning crucial for cultural organisations: business planning, strategic planning, and recruitment/succession planning. Including forums and practical breakout sessions, this day is a must for all museums and galleries looking to carry their organisation into the future. Tickets are $55 full price, $45 concession or 3 for $100 for museum volunteers. At 10am, Friday 25 September at the Western Plains Cultural Centre, 76 Wingewarra St, Dubbo. To register please call 02 9339 9914.
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Altered Thrown Forms Workshop
26 - 27 September, Bathurst
Maryke Henderson will run her Altered Thrown Forms demonstration workshop on the weekend of 26-27 September in Bathurst. Maryke will demonstrate various techniques for altering thrown forms, creating quirky sculptural forms as well as controlled cut and paste functional ware. Maryke is known for her signature long spouted pouring vessels and will be creating these during the workshops, as well as discussing the development of ideas and inspiration and the process of developing clay bodies and slips for soda glazing. The cost is $60 for the two-day workshop. For venue information and bookings please contact Louise: Tel 02 6332 1273 (evenings)
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Navigating and Negotiating Connections Workshop
30 September, Surry Hills
Navigating and Negotiating Connections is a workshop designed to foster relationships between independent, project-based theatre makers and presenting partners. In response to the need for facilitated opportunities to connect artists with avenues for their work, Navigating and Negotiating Connections will provide a practical guide to pitching projects, understanding infrastructures and programming processes, and forging new connections with presenters. The workshop program consists of three main sessions, each addressing a different focus area. The first two sessions will involve facilitated discussion between industry guests and participants, with the final session providing a more in-depth opportunity to workshop creative pathways for artists' work. Please note travel funds are available to facilitate the participation of artists from regional areas. At Belvoir St Theatre Warehouse, 18 Belvoir St, Surry Hills. Registrations close 18 September. For further information please email bsharp@belvoir.com.au
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Glass Workshop Tour
23 and 24 October, Orange
25 October, Bathurst
29, 30 and 31 October, Bowral
In October Through a Glass Onion will host lampwork glass and kiln glass classes through a cooperative venture with regional galleries. Lampwork glass students will wear away a 75cm necklace incorporating the glass beads that they make on the day. Kiln glass students will wear away a glass pendant of their own design, together with matching earrings, ring, brooch and/or scarf tie. The cost of the courses is $200, inclusive of all materials. On completion of the one-day course lampwork glass students will be qualified to establish their own home glass studio, with complete kits available for a set-up cost of $300. Orders will also be taken for kiln glass home studio kits on completion of the kiln course. Bookings are essential. To reserve your place please contact Wendy Lees: Tel 0410 116 347, Email wendy@throughaglassonion.com.au
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Opportunities
2010 Sydney Leadership Program
8 September, Sydney
Social Leadership Australia launches its 2010 Leadership Program at a free information evening in Sydney on Tuesday 8 September. Now in its 11th year, the Leadership Program was established in 1999 by The Benevolent Society to develop leaders to drive social change. The Program turns the conventional notion of the ‘charismatic leader’ on its head and introduces new thinking about what it means to exercise true leadership in complex, challenging situations – on a personal, organisational and societal level. Each year it offers a transformative learning experience for 30 talented individuals from the corporate, not-for-profit and government sectors. Graduates become part of a network and continue to share ideas and to work together to create real social impact. From 6-8pm at the St James Hall, Level 1, 169 Phillip St, Sydney. To RSVP please contact the Benevolent Society: Tel 02 9339 8000, Website www.bensoc.org.au
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Sculpture in the Gardens | Call for Submissions
Sculptors and potters are invited to display their works in a wonderful outdoor setting for Wine Week, the Festival of Country Gardens (14-15 November) and beyond at the Orange Highland Gardens at Nashdale, near Orange. The aim is to create an event for sculptors and potters to promote and display their works in an appropriate setting and to build the event into an annual outdoor display that over time will be recognised in a similar way to ‘Sculpture by the Sea’. This cannot be achieved without your support so we strongly encourage you to submit your work for this exciting inaugural event! For further information please contact Libby or Hugh Oldham: Tel 02 6366 9093, Email gallery@jayes.com.au
Closing 15 September
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Powerhouse Museum Regional Services Program
The Powerhouse Museum invites expressions of interest for the Regional Services Program in 2010. Movable heritage projects that focus on migration, agricultural machinery, dress and textile collections or historic photographic collections are key areas of interest, as are projects which highlight the contribution of Lachlan and Elizabeth Macquarie as part of the Macquarie 2010 Bicentenary Celebrations. Included in the Program are training opportunities, on-site visits, internships, staff placements, collaborative projects, heritage event participation and research. Guidelines and application details online: www.powerhousemuseum.com.au/regional. For further information please contact the Regional Services Coordinator: Tel 02 9217 0220, Freecall 1800 882 092, Email regionalservices@phm.gov.au
Closing 25 September
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Australian Publications | Call for Submissions
Melaleuca Melaleuca is a free e-zine of Australian poetry, delivered monthly through your email inbox. For submissions and subscriptions please contact the editor, Phillip A. Ellis: Email phillip.a.ellis@gmail.com
From this Broken Hill Meuse Press is publishing an e-anthology of poetry, short prose and photography celebrating the people, culture, history and landscapes of Broken Hill, which is currently being considered for National Heritage listing. You are invited to submit up to 3 pieces. For further information please contact Les Wicks: Email leswicks@hotmail.com
dotdotdash The inaugural issue of dotdotdash will hit the streets on September 5th! So get writing or drawing because submissions are now open for dotdotdash Issue 2. The theme is ‘ugly’ but unthemed work is also sought. To submit visit http://dotdotdash.org
Closing 30 September
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NAISDA Dance College | Auditions
7 - 9 October, Kariong
Don't miss this year's NAISDA Audition Program! If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander aged 18 to 30 you can audition for NAISDA – and it’s free! You don’t have to have any dance experience or school qualifications. Apply now for the 3-day October auditions for the 2010 intake. The costs of travel, accommodation and meals for the audition are all covered by Abstudy. The October Auditions program is the only way into NAISDA next year. For more information and to receive an audition handbook please contact the Course Administrator: Tel 1800 117 116, Email courses@naisda.com.au
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Music: Count Us In
22 October, National
Last year over 450,000 students, teachers and families in 1700 school communities across Australia joined together in music. From Darwin to Dandenong, Kojonup to Kellyville, across primary and secondary, government and non-government sectors, schools sang and played the same song, on the same day, at the same time: the biggest school music gig in Australia's history. Why? To create a nationwide celebration of the value of music education for ALL students. With support from the Australian Government, the program is on again this year, with a brand new song and lots of exciting developments. Can we count you in for 2009? Find out how to register your school at www.musiccountusin.org.au
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Australasian World Music Expo | Call for Artists
The Australasian World Music Expo (AWME) returns to the Arts Centre in Melbourne this year from 19-22 November and is calling for applications from artists who wish to showcase in front of AWME's select audience of international and national music industry delegates. Now in its second year, AWME will attract festival bookers, booking agents, record labels, managers and music media from around the world. Traditional and contemporary Indigenous artists and world music performers from culturally and linguistically diverse groups are particularly encouraged to apply for AWME showcases. Preference will be given to artists whose music is export-ready. Guidelines and application details online: http://awme.com.au
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Aurora Community TV | Call for Content
Aurora Community TV is calling for artists and film-makers with a disability to contribute short films, series, documentaries and music videos to be broadcast nationally on FOXTEL, AUSTAR and Optus Digital Networks. There's a place for all Australian voices on Aurora and we want to hear yours! So if you're sitting on a great idea for a television program, download our Program Supplier Pack for information on how to submit your work: www.aurora.tv
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Art on the Move | Call for Artists
Art on the Move is a consortium of artists exhibiting monthly at the Moller Pavilion, Bangalow on every fourth Sunday of the month, coinciding with the Bangalow Market Day. Emerging and established artists 'ply their trade' and show their wares in this large hall, and it is a great opportunity to exhibit in situ, having the passing trade view your work. Currently we have four permanent spaces for interested artists, plus a growing list of 'casuals'. If you would like to be part of this art group or would like further information, please contact Marika Bryant: Email marikabryant@hotmail.com
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Federation Story | Tell us your Story
Melbourne's Federation Square invites Australian communities to share their story as we celebrate the launch of Federation Story, a new interactive multimedia experience located on the Juliet Balcony inside The Atrium at Federation Square. Federation Story will consist of a series of interactive touch screens that use archival footage, images and text to explore the events and ideas surrounding Federation and those things that have continued to shape our country, our culture and sense of identity. Much content for Federation Story will be drawn from the ABC’s extensive archives, however visitors will also be able to add their own chapter to the story. From personal reflections and community stories to essays, photos and family histories, each piece will be woven into the fabric of Federation Story, making it a dynamic and constantly evolving experience. To contribute your story please contact Kimberley Polkinghorne: Tel 03 9655 1911, Email kimberley.polkinghorne@fedsquare.com
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Employment
Australian Music Industry Network (AMIN) | Coordinator
AMIN is the network of state and territory music associations (WAM, Q Music, MusicNSW and Music NT) working to develop the national contemporary music industry. AMIN exists to strengthen the voice of its members on national issues and to advocate for the industry on national contemporary music policy. Having received funding from the Federal Government through The Australia Council for the Arts, AMIN is currently seeking a coordinator to assist with its activities. The successful applicant will work from either Sydney or Brisbane, based out of the relevant state association’s office, and will work towards achieving established AMIN objectives: to support the development of the contemporary music industry on state and national platforms. A full position description is available from your relevant State Music Association. For further information please contact Paul Bodlovich, AMIN Chair: paul@wam.asn.au
Closing 1 September
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NAISDA | National Development Officer
An experienced and highly motivated Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person is sought to implement the NAISDA Indigenous Strategy 'Step Around Australia'. The National Development Officer will work closely with NAISDA staff, national agencies, funding bodies and communities throughout Australia. This is a 12 month contract with a view to permanency. For more information please contact Sue Gosson: Tel 02 4340 3100, Website www.naisda.com.au.
Closing 7 September
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Jerilderie Museum and Visitor Information Centre
Expressions of interest are called for the lease of the Jerilderie Museum and Visitor Information Centre located in the historic ‘Willows’ home. Jerilderie is rich with the history of Ned Kelly and his gang’s raid on the town and is home to Ned’s Infamous Jerilderie Letter. Successful lessees will be required to manage the museum and Visitor Information Centre (VIC) and meet the conditions of accreditation of the VIC which includes opening 5 days per week including Saturday and Sunday. Operation of a small business within the premises such as Devonshire teas and bric-a-brac or the like will be encouraged to support the income stream for the operation. For further information please contact the Jerilderie Shire Council: Tel 03 5886 1200, Email mail@jerilderie.nsw.gov.au
Closing 11 September
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Artexpress 2010 | Freelance Curator and Project Manager
Sydney Olympic Park Authority (SOPA) is seeking the services of a freelance curator/education resource writer and a project manager to deliver the Artexpress at the Armory exhibition in early 2010. The objectives of these contracts are: to build upon what SOPA has achieved over the past five years as an official Artexpress venue capable of delivering an exhibition to the highest professional standards; create a strong, unique curatorial vision that distinguishes our exhibition from those presented at other Artexpress venues; and maintain and strengthen the relationship between SOPA and our program partners. All applicants must contact Sydney Olympic Park Authority's Manager, Arts Programming and request copies of the full contract briefs prior to making a proposal for either or both of these positions. For further information please contact SOPA: Tel 02 9714 7300, Email enquiries@sopa.nsw.gov.au
Closing 13 September
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Blue Mountains Cultural Centre | Public Art Curator
The Blue Mountains City Council wishes to engage a Public Art Curator to incorporate and integrate public art into the proposed Blue Mountains Cultural Centre in Katoomba. The Cultural Centre will be a substantial regional art gallery combined with an interpretive centre, co-located with the new Katoomba Library. The public art curator will work with the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre Director and selected artists to ensure the delivery of the project. For further information please contact Simon Ambrose, Director, Blue Mountains Cultural Centre: Email sambrose@bmcc.nsw.gov.au
Closing 25 September
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Grants, Fellowships + Residencies
2009 Australian Film Institute Fellowship
Applications are now open for the 2009 Australian Film Institute (AFI) Fellowship. Now in its third consecutive year, the AFI Fellowship aims to enrich the Australian filmmaking community by providing $20,000 to an Australian film practitioner. The Fellowship seeks to support highly skilled practitioners to expand their national and international networks, and encourages the development of local talent in new projects. In 2009 the AFI actively seeks applications from individuals who have an imaginative vision and direction and would like to pursue a career objective that may currently not be supported by government or independent grants. The AFI Fellow will be announced at the AFI Awards Nominations Announcement in October. Guidelines and application details online: www.afi.org.au
Closing 11 September
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CATCH Grants
 The FRRR's Culture, Arts, Tourism and Community Heritage (CATCH) Program provides grants of up to $20,000 to not-for-profit community groups in rural and remote Australia
for activities which enrich communities in the areas of arts and culture, history, heritage and public tourism. The CATCH program has been established, with the support of the John T Reid Charitable Trusts, in response to the identified need for an independent and flexible source of funding to support worthwhile community projects. Not-for-profit organisations are invited to apply for funding for projects and activities that offer clear public benefit for remote communities, contributing to their development in social and community welfare, economic, environmental, health, education or cultural areas. Guidelines and application details online: www.frrr.org.au/programs
Closing 11 September
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Metro Screen | Intermediate Visual Effects Scholarship
 This scholarship is funded by the NSW Department of Education and Training through the Strategic Skills Program. Recent increases in production funding for the Australian screen and media industry have led to a growth in work opportunities in the areas of digital visual effects. In this accredited Certificate IV level course, students will engage in practical exercises and hear lectures from industry professionals. Fifteen places are available for the course, which runs on Thursdays and Fridays from 1 October to 20 November. For an application pack please contact Liz Cooper, Program Coordinator: Tel 02 9356 1818, Email l.cooper@metroscreen.org.au, Website: www.metroscreen.org.au
Closing 15 September
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UTP Residency Program | Intersection
Urban Theatre Projects (UTP) is seeking proposals from artists for our 2010 residency, 'Intersection'. The residency will support the research or creative development of a new performance work that is a synthesis of artists, idea, site and public dialogue. Based at the UTP rehearsal space in Bankstown, artists are encouraged to explore strong new ideas that resonate with our company purpose and are driven by an artistic inquiry. UTP will provide up to $15,000 to support artistic teams, rehearsal space and negotiated dramaturgical feedback and support. Guidelines and application details online: www.urbantheatre.com.au/residencies.html. For further information please contact Lina Kastoumis, Artistic Associate: Tel 02 9707 2111, Email lina@urbantheatre.com.au
Closing 15 September
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NSW Seniors Week Grants
NSW Seniors Week grants are provided through the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (DADHC) to support the development and organisation of local NSW Seniors Week projects. The NSW Government will award $175,000 in grants to support local events during the 2010 NSW Seniors Week celebrations from 21-28 March 2010. These funds will be allocated to volunteer, local government and community organisations. Guidelines and application details online: www.nswseniorsweek.com.au. For further information please call the Project Manager on 02 8270 2459
Closing 18 September
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2009/10 Community Development Grants Program
The Community Relations Commission is pleased to announce that the 2009/10 Community Development Grants Program is now open. This program has been developed to support the objectives of the Commission as set out in the Community Relations Commission and Principles of Multiculturalism Act 2000. This year the Commission is introducing a new direction in grant applications with the creation of three grant categories in order to focus particularly on new and emerging communities: general grants, sponsorship grants, and local partnership grants. These will enable the Commission to better support the work of not-for-profit incorporated community organisations and to work in partnership with local government councils to address the needs of newly-arrived and emerging communities. For further information please visit the Community Relations Commission website: http://crc.nsw.gov.au/services/grants.
Local partnership grants closing 18 September; General grants closing 2 October; Sponsorship grants closing 2 October
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Australian Indigenous Music Scholarship
One Movement For Music Perth have created the Australian Indigenous Music Scholarship (AIMS) program focused on professional development opportunities for Australian Indigenous artists. The scholarship will give successful applicants the opportunity to perform at the One Movement Perth Showcase Music Festival as well as time in a studio in Perth for recording and tutoring from a professional producer. One artist from each participating state will be selected by the panel to join the Festival, which takes place at the Perth Esplanade on 17-18 October, alongside international and national acts such as Hilltop Hoods, Frankmusik, Sarah Blasko and many more. The panel will select one act as the overall winner, who is then entitled to additional development opportunities including the chance to record a full album with a professional producer and manufacturing, distribution and marketing. Interested artists are invited to apply by sending a short biography, MP3 and photograph to info@onemovementmusic.com with ‘AIMS Application’ and the artist name in the subject line. For further information please visit the One Movement for Music website: www.onemovementmusic.com/aims.
Closing 21 September
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2009 Volunteer Grants
The Australian Government is pleased to announce funding opportunities are available under the Volunteer Grants 2009 initiative, which provides funds to eligible organisations whose volunteers are actively working in the community. Eligible non-profit organisations are invited to apply for funding ranging between $1,000 and $5,000 to support the work of their volunteers. This funding will enable organisations to purchase small practical and tangible equipment items and to contribute to their volunteers' fuel costs. For further information please call the Volunteer Grants toll-free hotline on 1800 183 374. Guidelines and application details online: www.fahcsia.gov.au
Closing 25 September
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New England Short Film Festival | Don't Waste the Popcorn!
The Don't Waste the Popcorn! Short Film Festival will be held from 6-7 November at the Chapel Theatre, cnr Bourke and Church Sts, Glen Innes, with pre-screenings on the evening of Friday 6 November, in the afternoon of Saturday 7 November, and with the official screenings/awards night for short-listed films to be on the evening of Saturday 7 November. The event will be a black tie and red carpet gala affair with the spotlight on the film producers, directors and actors. This is an opportunity for local talent to shine so put your talents to good use and have a go! Guidelines and application details online: www.gleninnesartscouncil.com
Closing 25 September
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Powerhouse Museum | Regional Services Program
Through its Regional Services Program the Powerhouse Museum supports cultural heritage organisations across New South Wales to record, preserve and display their collections for the benefit of regional communities. Project-specific expressions of interest are invited from regional organisations wishing to participate in the program during 2010. The program also offers training and development opportunities for people working with cultural heritage through the Regional Internship and Staff Exchange Program. A Movable Heritage Fellowship is available to university students to research an object or group of objects in a community collection. Guidelines and application details online: www.powerhousemuseum.com/regional
Closing 25 September
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The James Hannah and Sinfonia Music Scholarship
New support for musical development on the Mid-North coast has arrived in the form of a $1,000 cash scholarship offered jointly by James Hannah and Sinfonia Mid-North Coast. James Hannah is the honorary conductor of Sinfonia, the region’s principal community symphony orchestra. The scholarship is offered to a musician of any age with a minimum Grade 4 playing proficiency on an orchestral instrument. This includes stringed, woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments. Applicants must reside on the Mid-North coast at the time of applying. The scholarship may be used for any purpose which helps further the winner’s musical education or ability. The inaugural scholarship winner will be announced at Sinfonia's last concert of the year in December. For further information please contact Dennis Marriott: Tel 02 6553 9474, Email robin189@bigpond.net.au
Closing 30 September
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The Myer Foundation | Small Grants Program
The Sidney Myer Fund continues to fund the arts and seeks to play a critical role in upholding the integrity of the arts community within Australia by supporting artistic initiatives that often fall outside other funding agendas. Current priorities include assistance towards professional development of individual artists, development of new works by Indigenous artists, in regional areas and emerging artforms, and projects which contribute towards an understanding of and engagement with the Humanities. Grants of up to $30,000 are available. Expressions of interest for the upcoming funding round are due 30 September. Guidelines and application details online: www.myerfoundation.org.au
Closing 30 September
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Australia Council | Literature Grants
Program
One-year funding is available for a limited number of significant organisations that contribute to a viable strategic infrastructure that supports the work and professional development of Australian writers and the general advancement of Australian literature.
Publishing and Promotion
These grants support activities that foster greater awareness and appreciation of Australian creative writing. Proposals must focus on multi-state, national or overseas literary publishing and/or promotional activities. Guidelines and application details online: www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants
Closing 1 October
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The Ian Potter Foundation | Upcoming Grants
Small and Large Grants Program
Supports projects linking education and the arts, access to cultural activities in regional centres and innovative cultural institutions that encourage young people.
Travel and Conference Grants
These grants enable outstanding individuals, with promising careers and potentially important contributions to make to the Australian community, to exchange knowledge with their peers through professional development opportunities including international conferences. Grants are $2,000-$3,000.
Ian Potter Cultural Trust
For early career artists practicing in a wide range of disciplines within the arts, including the performing and visual arts, crafts, music, the media, literature, design, community arts and other areas. Grants are up to $7,000. Guidelines and application details online: http://culturaltrust.ianpotter.org.au
Closing 1 October
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National Film and Sound Archive Research Fellowships
The National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) invites research proposals from academics, performers, artists, audiovisual industry and archive professionals to draw fresh, innovative perspectives from the national audiovisual collection. Fellows will use the NFSA’s collection to create a new sound or moving image work, a publication, an exhibit, a live audiovisual event or a combination of these and other approaches. The Fellowships offer specially facilitated access and research into the national collection, close collaboration with NFSA curatorial and technical experts, access to the Library, modern accommodation and a fully equipped work space provided on-site. Guidelines and application details online: www.nfsa.gov.au/about_us/sar.
Closing 2 October
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AMRAP Grants
Live Music Recordings
Funds are available to support the recording of live music content by Australian artists in-studio or at a festival, concert or gig for airplay at community radio stations.
Music Correspondents
Funds are available to support the production of short program content on aspects of contemporary Australian music for distribution to community radio stations for broadcast and publication on the Amrap website where appropriate.
Program Promotion
Funds are available to increase the audience of Australian music programs on community radio stations in non-Metropolitan areas. Guidelines and application details online: www.cbf.com.au/grantfinder.asp
Closing 2 October
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FTO | Production Investment Fund
The Film and Television Office (FTO) invests in a number of productions each year to encourage a high level of quality productions in NSW and to ensure employment for NSW creative teams and crews. The Production Investment Fund will provide approximately $6.5 million to film and television production and post-production in NSW for the financial year 2009-2010. The FTO Board will be considering production investment applications at its Board meeting on 26 November and now invites applications for consideration. In order to guarantee a place at this meeting producers will need to submit full application materials by Friday 9 October. Guidelines and application details online: www.fto.nsw.gov.au/fund
Closing 9 October
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Volunteer Initiated Museum (VIM) Grants
M&G NSW is currently inviting applications for Round 2 of the VIM Small Grants (funding up to $1,500) and Development Project Grants (funding up to $5,000). The first round of Small Grants for 2009 funded 17 volunteer museum projects including the purchase of a computer cataloguing system, archival storage equipment, exhibition display equipment, museum signage, development of a promotional brochure, strategic planning and an exhibition development project. The 2008 VIM Development Project Grants funded 7 projects including the development of exhibitions, strategic plans, significance and preservation needs assessments. Guidelines for all VIM Grants are available online: http://mgnsw.org.au. For further information and an application form please contact Phoebe Arthur, Sector Development Coordinator: Tel 02 9339 9913, Free Call 1800 114 311, Email phoebea@mgnsw.org.au
Closing 16 October
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Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarships
The Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarships provide support for young Australians in a variety of arts categories to help them further their cultural education and achieve their dreams. They are awarded each year for study, maintenance and travel either in Australia or overseas. Eighteen scholarships will be awarded in 2010 with each recipient receiving $25,000. To be eligible for this award you must be a native-born Australian aged 21-35 (17-35 for ballet) at the entry closing date. Guidelines and application details online: www.trust.com.au/philanthropy/awards/marten_bequest
Closing 30 October
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2010 Indent Partnership Grants
Indent, the peak all-ages music program and proud project of Music NSW, is pleased to open the 2010 Partnership Grants. The grants program has been specifically developed for young people to stage all-ages, drug and alcohol-free music events across the state in 2010. The grants of $2,500 will assist young event promoters and emerging artists by offering support, resources and materials required to get gigs happening in their local area. With a view to developing skills and creating sustainable youth-driven music events, Indent will also deliver free workshops to those successful in their applications for funding. Guidelines and application details online: www.indent.net.au. For further information please contact Max Becker, Partnership Grants Manager: Tel 02 9699 9706, Email max@musicnsw.com
Closing 31 October
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Awards + Prizes
2009 Queanbeyan Art Competition & Exhibition
The West Queanbeyan Rotary Club and Queanbeyan Art Society invite entries to the annual Queanbeyan Art Competition and Exhibition. There is a $1,200 First Prize on offer with prize monies across all categories totalling $3,600. Submitted artworks must have been produced within the past 2 years and be available for exhibition from 19-27 September at King Edward Terrace in Parkes, Canberra. For conditions and an entry form please contact Jean Helmers: Tel 02 6297 8181
Closing 4 September
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2009 Murrurundi Keddies Pastoral Photographic Prize
The Murrurundi District Arts Council invites photographers to submit works in competition for the 2009 Murrurundi Keddies Pastoral Photographic Prize. Valued at $10,000, this inaugural biannual prize has been initiated by the Keddie family and aims to promote excellence in contemporary photography. Entrants to the prize are asked to interpret this year's theme 'water' in black and white with a focus on the significance of water in the natural environment. All entries will be assessed and selected by a panel of judges and the prize will be awarded to the most outstanding photographic work as determined by the final judge. Guidelines and application details online: www.murrurundiphotographicprize.com.au
Closing 9 September
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2009 DigiSPAA Competition
DigiSPAA is recognised as the leading showcase for low-budget digital filmmaking in Australia and New Zealand. The competition continues to prove a launch pad for local producers and directors, with past competition finalists and winners having included Men's Group, Little Deaths, Rats and Cats and Boxing Day. All aspiring digital filmmakers are encouraged to enter to have the chance to win $15,000 cash and $20,000 worth of post-production, a guaranteed screening of their film on the Movie Extra channel, plus return airfare and free registration to the prestigious CineMart International Film Festival in Rotterdam. Guidelines and application details online: www.spaa.org.au
Closing 18 September
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2009 Music in Communities Awards
How is the life of your community improved by active music making? We’d like you to share your successes with the rest of Australia and give you cash to boost your activities! This year the Music in Communities Network welcomes entries with the theme 'Community Wellbeing'. The 2009 Awards are open to all forms of music groups including choirs, bands, orchestras, uke groups, drum circles, etc; community and volunteer organisations delivering and supporting music programs in communities; local Councils and schools; individuals and others. Programs need to have been running for three years or more. The main test is how you convey to us the impact of music making on participants and on community life. Guidelines and application details online: www.musicincommunities.org.au
Closing 21 September
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Balranald Art Gallery Prize & Exhibition
The Balranald Art Gallery invites entries to its acquisitive art and photographic exhibition, on display from 30 October to 8 November. The general art exhibition offers a $2,000 first prize and $500 category prizes for Best Landscape, Best Outback Scene, and Best Other Subject. The photographic exhibition welcomes entries with the theme 'Doorways, Windows and Passages' or 'Fins, Fangs, Feathers and Fur' and awards a People's Choice prize and three encouragement awards. For further information or an entry form please contact Sue at the Gallery: Email balarts@bigpond.net.au
Closing 16 October
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Available to Tour
The Deconverters | The Witness in the Wall
The new production from independent theatre group The Deconverters, The Witness in the Wall, is a theatrical peek into intimate moments in a world awash with surveillance culture. Aware of constant video supervision and scrutiny, five figures secret away a private place for themselves – a place where they can be vulnerable, unsure of themselves and human. This 80 minute performance immerses the audience in a landscape of contemporary theatre, digital video and sound art. For further information please contact Jane Grimley: Email thewitnessinthewall@gmail.com
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What's On
This month at Curious Art Gallery
1 September - 11 October, Chinderah Bay
Curious Art Gallery invites you to its September/October exhibition, Spoken without a voice upon the naked sand. This exhibition showcases the work of artists who have had limited exposure or who have never had their artwork exhibited, including Lucy Tait, Susan Togo, Jay Marcou and 'Grant'. Guest artists Libby Mills, Joanne Cutler, Gail Collins and Caz McDougall who helped form the Curious Art movement in 2001 will also be represented. The theme alludes to the unassuming nature of this exhibition: in attempting to create an artwork, all artists commence with a blank canvas of sorts. At Curious Art Gallery, 94a Chinderah Bay Dr, Chinderah Bay. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 0266 745 340, Email curiousartgallery@gmail.com, website www.curiousart.org.au
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This month at Orange Regional Gallery
2 September, Gardens and Sculpture Join Richard Perram for this lecture and luncheon at 11.30am, Wednesday 2 September at the Clover Hill Function Centre, Orange Botanical Gardens, Hill St, Orange. Tickets $38 from Chemmart and Hawkes General Store. Enquiries: Tel 02 6365 4324
Until 6 September, Double Vision An exhibition of ceramics and metal sculptures by leading Australian ceramicist Alan Watt.
Until 13 September, Wall to Wall Post-Punk Rock Posters An exhibition of Australian rock posters concentrating on underground artists who emerged from the punk explosion through to the present. At Orange Regional Gallery, Byng St, Orange. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 6393 8136, Website www.org.nsw.gov.au
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This month at SCU Next Art Gallery
2 - 23 September, Unknown Landscape An exhibition which explores our multiple ideas of place in landscape. This is a collaborative installation of work by SCU students currently doing the theory unit Australian Visual Culture.
26 September - 11 October Alumni Alumnae This exhibition celebrates 21 years of SCU visual art graduates and SCU Next Art Gallery’s 20th birthday. All of the approximate nine hundred graduates will be represented in some way in this exhibition. The official opening is at 4pm, Saturday 26 September at Southern Cross University's Next Art Gallery, 89 Magellan St, Lismore. SCU visual arts graduates should contact the gallery for more information: Tel 02 6622 3490
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This month at Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
3 September, Seven
This September Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre presents leading South Australian dance company Leigh Warren and Dancers in Seven, an emotionally charged production guaranteed to get the blood rushing with its passionate themes of love, jealousy and betrayal. Please note that this show contains occasional coarse language and adult themes. At 8pm, Friday 3 September.
23 September, Toni Childs and Wendy Matthews
Don't miss your chance to see Toni Childs and special guest Wendy Matthews live at 8pm, Wednesday 23 September. At the Civic Theatre on Burns Way, off Tarcutta St, Wagga Wagga. For bookings please contact the Theatre: Tel 02 6926 9688, Website: www.civictheatre.com.au
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Holman Place School | The Way I See It
Until 4 September, Cowra
Holman Place School caters for students with special needs from Kindergarten to Year 12. Students have been working enthusiastically all year to prepare works for this exhibition of ceramics, portraiture and photography. The exhibition is coordinated by Karen Cowell and will run for one week, until 4 September. Some of the ceramic tiles will remain at the school on permanent display to welcome visitors. At Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre, Binni Creek Rd, Cowra. For further information please call 02 6342 2301
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2009 Crossroads Festival
4 - 7 September, Hunter Valley and Central Coast
The Australian String Academy is delighted to present the 2009 Crossroads Festival, a weekend celebration of chamber music in the peaceful surroundings of the Central Coast, and for the first time, the Hunter Valley, from 4-7 September. Some of Australia’s finest chamber musicians and string players will perform at the Festival and this year the lineup includes international artists as well. The spirit of exchange and cultural benefit for the Central Coast Community continues with local performers, including the Concertante Ensemble led by Chris Bearman. London's Wilhelm Quartet will feature in Cessnock on 4 September, and the Central Coast Children's Choir in Lovedale on 6 September, supporting the inspirational Carrie's Place Choir. For tickets and enquiries please contact Ruth Donnelly: Tel 0437 399 896
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Altenburg Fine Art Gallery | Lucy Watts
4 - 27 September, Braidwood
The Altenburg Fine Art Gallery invites you to view Lucy Watts solo exhibition titled Spring – Open Plains to the Sea. The exhibition opening is at 6pm, Friday 4 September and will be followed by dinner with the artist at 8.30pm at Café Altenburg. Dinner costs $20 (BYO) and includes two courses of middle-eastern style fare. Bookings are essential so please contact Café Altenburg to reserve your place: Tel 02 4842 2077. At the Altenburg Fine Art Gallery, 104 Wallace St, Braidwood. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 4842 2384, Email geoldham@yahoo.com.au
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Inverell Art Gallery | Visions Over Time
4 September - 2 October, Inverell
The Inverell Art Gallery invites you to Visions Over Time, an exhibition by Gloria Van Weel (nee Gentz). Van Wheel was born in Inverell and has lived in the district for most of her life. At an early age she found that she could draw well and enjoyed it and was often in trouble for sketching instead of concentrating on her studies. Van Wheel began painting in oils in 1964. She says, "Painting has been, and still is, an important part of my life. I hope you get some enjoyment out of this current exhibition as it has only been 45 years in the making!" The exhibition will open at 6.30pm on Friday 4 September at the Inverell Art Gallery, 5 Evans St, Inverell. The cost is $18. For further information or to RSVP please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 6722 4983
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Cudgegong Gallery | Mitsuo Shoji
4 September - 9 October, Cudgegong
Cudgegong Gallery will host a very special solo exhibition by ceramic artist Mitsuo Shoji. For Shoji nine years of training in Japan has been followed by a 30-year, international career as a ceramic artist. This exhibition highlights the broad range of Shoji’s ceramic work, from functional table pieces to large-scale sculptures. Shoji, who creates platters and bowls for celebrated Sydney chef Tetsuya Wakuda, said his tableware pieces reflect the Japanese belief that the appearance of the dish and the presentation of the meal are of equal importance to the taste of the food. Meanwhile his stone sculptures are inspired by simple shapes, such as the circle, triangle and square that are then twisted into stunning large-scale, abstract sculptures. At Cudgegong Gallery, 102 Herbert St, Gulgong. Gallery opening hours are 10am-5pm, every day. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 6374 1630, website: www.cudgegonggallery.com.au
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21st Rotary Cartoon Awards Gala Opening
5 September, Coffs Harbour
The 21st Rotary Cartoon Awards have received floods of entries from far and wide, with over 24 nationalities represented. Many of the entries are from first time participants in the competition and include cartoonists from Bulgaria, Serbia, China, Uzbekistan, Luxembourg, Ukraine, Poland, Finland, Iran, Indonesia, Slovakia, Egypt, Israel, Belarus and Spain. The local theme is 'Fire, Flood and Drought' which might bring back some unwelcome memories for our local flood victims, but hopefully throw a lighter view on things, while the International Theme of 'Global Financial Crisis' will strike a chord with all of us. The Gala Opening will be held on Saturday 5 September at the Bunker Cartoon Gallery on John Champion Way, City Hill, Cnr Hogbin Drive and Albany St, Coffs Harbour. For tickets please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 6651 7343
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Taste Canowindra | Nyree Reynolds
5 September, Canowindra
Titled From the shadows of the past to the light of the future, this exhibition of Nyree Reynolds' work coincides with History Week 2009 and portrays a journey through the dark anguish of the Stolen Generations towards a new future for Indigenous Australians. The official opening at 6.30pm on Saturday 5 September will showcase the young Wiradjuri dancers from Cowra High School. Nyree (Ngari) Reynolds, an Aboriginal woman of the Gamilaraay Nation, is an artist and tutor based in the Central West of NSW. She has facilitated art workshops for many years for disabled adults, people with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol rehabilitation residents, Indigenous and non Indigenous children, at-risk youth, residents in aged care facilities and offenders at Bathurst Correctional Centre. Reynolds was winner of the Mil-Pra AECG Aboriginal Art Award through Casula Powerhouse in 2008 and 2009, a finalist in the NSW Parliamentary Indigenous Art Award in 2007, 2008, and 2009, and a finalist in the National Drawing Together Art Award in 2007. At Taste Canowindra Art Gallery, Cnr Ferguson and Tilga Sts, Canowindra. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 6344 2332, website www.tastecanowindra.com.au
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Golden Memories Museum | Wiradjuri Dreaming
5 September, Millthorpe
The Millthorpe Golden Memories Museum in association with Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council invites you to the launch of Wiradjuri Dreaming, a new permanent display of Wiradjuri objects including ancient stone objects, ceremonial spears and history. The official opening at 2pm on Saturday 5 September will feature a Welcome to Country, Cade Morgan playing didgeridoo and the Rragange dancers. At the Golden Memories Museum, 37 Park St, Millthorpe. For further information please contact the Museum: Tel 02 6366 3980, Email millthorpemuseum@gmail.com
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The Lieder Theatre Company | Quandary
Until 5 September, Goulburn
The Lieder Theatre Company is pleased to present Quandary, a new play written by Judith Boyd and directed by Cat Wilson. When Ami's husband is found dead in his bed one morning, uncertainty arises. Did he take his own life or did she do it? Set in a middle-class suburban home Quandary looks at the effect of this tragic event, not only on Ami but also on the lives and relationships of all who come into contact with it: her best friend, her family and the police. At the Lieder Theatre, Goldsmith St, Goulburn. For ticketing and performance details please contact the Lieder Theatre Company: Tel 02 4821 5066
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Jayes Gallery | Journey/Through My Hands
5 September - 4 October, Molong
Grey skies and atmospheric landscapes surrounded by bronze sculptures set the scene this coming September in the exhibition Journey/Through My Hands, a show of paintings and sculptures by artists Aida Pottinger and Brett 'Mon' Garling. Pottinger's work was recently described by Peter Haynes, Director of ACT Museums and Galleries, as “highly atmospheric, dream-like with an air of mystery and nostalgia that captures the veils of memory.” Juxtaposed with Pottinger's paintings are Garling's strong bronze sculptures, produced in his own foundry at Wongarbon. This inspiring exhibition opens at 6.30pm, Saturday 5 September at Jayes Gallery, 33 Gidley Street, Molong. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 6366 9093, Email gallery@jayes.com.au
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Lulo Reinhardt in Concert
6 September, Bangalow
Ku Promotions are pleased to present Lulo Reinhardt at the Bangalow A & I Hall at 7pm on Sunday 6 September. Hailing from Germany, Lulo was taught how to play the guitar by his father at the age of 5. He is described as a spontaneous and spirited musician whose renowned style combines flamenco, Latin jazz and gypsy influences. At the A & I Hall, Station St, Bangalow. Tickets $35 or $40 at the door. For bookings please contact Ku Promotions: Tel 1300 762 545, Website: http://kupromotions.oztix.com.au
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This month at New England Regional Art Museum
6 September, Museums and Climate Change Join Nigel Andrews at 3pm for a discussion about how collections can inform the future structure of our ecosystems. Entry by gold coin donation.
10 September, Licit and Illicit Printing At 6pm, an illustrated talk by Benjamin Thorn, Curator of the Museum of Printing, on the use of printing processes and the stories of (mainly) unsuccessful criminals in the printing game.
11 September, Juxtapositions At 6pm, Head Curator of Australian Art at the Art Gallery of NSW, Barry Pearce, discusses his curated exhibition at NERAM: Juxtapositions. The cost is $15 including refreshments.
26 September, Bach Chorale Countdown: A Continuous Performance of Bach Chorales In conjunction with the New England Bach Festival, artists will paint and create during this all day performance. A silent auction will follow with proceeds going to NERAM. At the New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM), 106-114 Kentucky St, Armidale. For further information please contact NERAM: Tel 02 6772 5255, Website: www.neram.com.au
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Raymond Crowe 'Unusualist'
8 September, Lismore
Raymond Crowe is Australia's only Unusualist. For those not in the know, an Unusualist is a master of intricate shadow puppetry, dancing jackets, ventriloquism, world class magic and brilliant audience participation. His signature piece 'The Shadows' has become an internet phenomenon with over one million hits worldwide and features his astounding and intricate hand shadows to the Louis Armstrong classic What a Wonderful World. Crowe was Spicks and Specks favourite guest in 2007 and has since appeared on The Tonight Show with David Letterman and in front of the Queen at the Royal Variety Performance in London. At 7pm, Tuesday 8 September at the Star Court Theatre, 126 Molesworth St, Lismore. For tickets please contact the NORPA Box Office: Tel 1300 066 772
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Event Horizon Gallery | In Colour – In Farbe
9 - 20 September, Katoomba
The Event Horizon Gallery invites you to the opening of Jennifer Gabbay and Ulla Heckel's exhibition In Colour – In Farbe at 2pm, Saturday 12 September. Starting from different origins – Gabbay in Australia and Heckel in Germany – the two painters and friends first worked together in New York City twenty-five years ago. For Gabbay painting is a way to communicate her feelings and experiences. She says, “there is an urge to make a unique statement via my own marks and markings by bringing forms and colours onto a support whether it is paper, board or canvas”. Heckel is equally concerned with colour, explaining “colour for me is the embellishment of the seen and unseen giving vitality to the mundane and the repetitive”. The exhibition will run from 9-20 September at the Event Horizon Gallery, 186 Bathurst Rd, Katoomba. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 4782 2907, Email info@event-horizon-gallery.com
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Peter FitzSimons in Mudgee and Orange
10 September, Mudgee
The Mudgee Readers Festival Group will be holding a series of literary dinners in the run up to a proposed Readers Festival during September 2010. The first of these will be a dinner with Peter FitzSimons at the Mudgee Parklands Resort. Tickets are available from the Library, The Bookcase, and Books in Mudgee and the secondhand bookshop in Gulgong. The cost is $55. For further information please contact Melanie Thethowan: Email melanie@heartofthebush.com.au
11 September, Orange
Don't miss this opportunity to meet Peter FitzSimons on Friday 11 September at the Hotel Canobolas. With a string of successful books to his name, FitzSimons now brings us the story of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, one of Australia′s most loved heroes. The indomitable ′Smithy′ went from fighting as a soldier among the carnage of Gallipoli and the Western Front, to taking to the skies against the likes of the Red Baron before becoming the greatest peacetime aviator of his generation. From 12 midday at the Front Bar of the Canobolas Hotel, Summer St, Orange. For further information please contact the Central West Writers' Centre: Tel 02 6393 8125
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Launch of Jimmy Governor: Blood on the Tracks
12 September, Wingham
The Manning Valley Historical Society invites you to the launch of Maurie Garland's new book Jimmy Governor: Blood on the Tracks. This is a detailed study of the events surrounding the murders of the Mawby Family at Breelong, the Declaration of Outlawing and subsequent pursuit of the Governor brothers. Garland has gone to the source to correct misinterpretations of the facts and prejudices. Visit key sites in and around Wingham, such as where Jimmy Governor was captured at Bobin, the Wingham Museum which houses the cell Jimmy was incarcerated in, and the historical wharf where his dispatch to Sydney for execution took place. At 2pm, Saturday 12 September at the Wingham Services Club, 28 Bent St, Wingham. For further information please contact the Historical Society: Tel 02 6553 5823 or 02 6553 5412, Email mvhsmuseum@internode.on.net
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A Child's Life on the Station
14 September - 25 October, Coonamble
A Child's Life on the Station is a heartwarming photographic exhibition portraying the daily lives of children on Australia's outback stations. The images capture the joy of simple pleasures as well as the hardships that come with station life. All the photographs have been taken by parents and friends of children living on the land and were originally part of a regional competition organised by Mitchell Arts Council. The exhibition will run from 14 September to 25 October at the Rural Transaction Centre, Castlereagh St, Coonamble.
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Jenolan Caves | Marion Westmacott
15 - 18 September, Jenolan Caves
Are you ready to acquire the secrets to an ageless and romantic tradition? Jenolan Caves has succeeded in securing one of Australia's leading botanical illustrators, Marion Westmacott, as their spring Artist in Residence. For art lovers this opportunity is definitely worth a drive through the glorious Blue Mountains in springtime! Marion will spend 15-18 September at Caves House chatting to visitors and painting the local profusion of spring wildflowers. The culmination of the week will be a very special workshop on Saturday, 19 September. Participants will have the unique opportunity to learn the intricacies of botanical art, from initial sketching through to final colouring. Workshop places are limited to 10 so reserve your place now. A special price is available for school students. For further information and bookings please contact Caves House: Tel 1300 763 311, website www.jenolancaves.org.au
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Andy Griffiths in Orange
17 September, Orange
Andy Griffiths is one of Australia’s funniest writers for children. His books have sold over 4 million copies worldwide, have featured on New York Times bestseller lists and have won over 40 Australian Children’s Choice Awards. Griffiths has also been a singer in a punk band, a high-school teacher and an editor and publisher of educational English and writing books. As Andy writes, "The world of children’s books should be really wild and free like rock ‘n’ roll. That’s where I take a lot of my inspiration, along with lashings of Astonishing Tales comics, Cole’s Funny Picture Books, MAD Magazine, Dr Seuss, Lewis Carroll and Enid Blyton." Most recently, Griffiths’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Just Macbeth!, toured Australia to glowing reviews. Don't miss this opportunity to meet Griffiths at this free event at 6pm,
Orange City Library, Civic Square, Byng St, Orange. For further information please contact the Library: Tel 02 6393 8132
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The Turning Wave Festival of Irish & Australian Music
18 - 20 September, Gundagai
Grab your instrument, your dancing shoes, or just yourself and head to Gundagai on the third weekend in September for the Turning Wave Festival! The Wave delivers some of the best in both trad and contemporary music and 2009 highlights include The Mulcahays from Ireland, Montgomery, Barker & Burke (NZ/Aust), Pigeonwing Strings (Aust/US) and top Victorian Celtic folk rockers Dalriada. Also appearing are Ami Williamson, Wheelers and Dealers with award winning fiddler Mike Kerin, Damian Howard and the Plough Boys and Michael Kennedy. The program also includes poetry and community music-making events, kidzone and lots of opportunities for all festival-goers to get involved. Tickets are available by calling 02 6944 2200. For further information please contact 02 9489 5786, Email info@turningwave.org.au, Website www.turningwave.org.au
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This month at Cessnock Regional Art Gallery
Until 20 September, Cessnock
Cessnock City Council’s Art Collection This collection showcases nearly 50 years of donated and acquired art including works by Ann Cape, John Earle, Bruce Naylor, and Frances Fussell.
Still Life Painting Each sunday during the above exhibition period visitors are encouraged to come to the Gallery and paint at an easel, surrounded by these beautiful artworks. This event is free and available for up to 10 participants with all materials provided. Bookings are essential.
In Conversation with… On Sundays from 2-3pm a series of art and artists’ talks will take place at the Gallery, followed by afternoon tea. At Cessnock Regional Art Gallery, 16 Vincent St, Cessnock. Opening hours are Tuesday to Friday 10am – 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am – 4pm. Website: www.crag.net.au
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Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
22 September, Port Macquarie
28 September, Orange
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes is adapted from Eleanor Coerr's moving classic. Sadako Sasaki is a feisty 12-year-old who dreams of one day becoming Japan's greatest ever runner. Then one day she is struck down by a terrible illness caused by radiation from the atom bomb dropped on her home town of Hiroshima when she was only two. But Sadako is full of the spirit of life and never gives up hope. She believes that one day she will again run like the wind, if only she can fold a thousand paper cranes. Staged on an astonishing over-size origami set, this production literally unfolds before your eyes. Evocative Japanese music and even a little magic combine to produce one of the most beautiful and memorable theatrical events for young people. The Port Macquarie performance will be held at the Glasshouse Theatre: for bookings please call 02 6581 8888. The Orange performance will be held at the Orange Civic Theatre: for bookings please call 02 6393 8111
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Cool Nights Big Band
23 September, Mullumbimby
Ku Promotions are thrilled to announce the arrival of Toowoomba’s Cool Nights Big Band on Wednesday 23 September at the Mullumbimby Civic Hall, Station St, Mullumbimby. The Band is made up of musicians from all walks of life with a passion for big band music and this performance features special guests including Bob Montgomery, Al Herman, Sharny Russell-van Herp, Georga Golla, Amy Backhouse and Malcolm Wood. This is a rare opportunity for the Northern Rivers to see a diverse and talented Big Band in action. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm show with tickets $25 or $30 at the door, available online from www.kupromotions.oztix.com.au or from Mullum Books.
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Wild Side Festival
25 - 27 September, Hawks Nest
Hawks Nest is coming alive with the Wild Side Festival from 25 to 27 September! The weekend will be jam-packed with activities for the whole family, including these kids' events:
Waste as Art Workshop Julianne Gosper will run this workshop at 11am and 1pm on Saturday in the Surf Club. Kids will create sculptures from a variety of recycled objects.
Aboriginal Bark Painting Workshop Join Debbie Jordan and Shawn Newman, a recognised Indigenous artist from Karuah, and experiment with this interesting art form at 10am, Saturday, in the Surf Club.
Talent Quest The Albatross School of Contemporary Performance will be running a talent quest from 10am-1pm Saturday. Registrations will be open from 9-10am in the Booner Street Hall which will be rocking with music, dance and drama throughout the day. For further information and a copy of the Festival program please visit the Wild Side website: www.wildsidefestival.com.au.
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Hear the Bush Beat
26 - 27 September, Condobolin
Hear the Bush Beat will take place in Condobolin, the geographical centre of NSW, on the last weekend in September. Hear the Bush Beat is a celebration of life in the bush for all farming families across NSW and western Victoria affected by the drought and economic downturn. This event offers free admission and many free activities for all age groups, from belly dancing to an AWI Fashion Parade. A free concert with Jon English, Jonah’s Road and the Noll Brothers is on site at the Showground on the Saturday evening. The salvos have come to the rescue and will be catering the event with inexpensive and nutritious meals. Hear the Bush Beat is a positive approach to rebuilding communities and provides an opportunity for rural families to unite and be entertained. At Condobolin Showground, Condobolin. For further information please email ajparsons@bordernet.com.au
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Willoughby Sculpture Prize Exhibition
26 September - 5 October, Willoughby
Visit the Willoughby Sculpture Prize and see first hand how 48 artists from across Australia have responded in unique and interesting ways to the 2009 theme to 'rethink reduce reuse recycle'. Artists have used steel, bronze, copper, as well as everyday materials including human hair, feathers, newspaper, recycled glass, paper and textiles, discarded wood, plastic, found and salvaged objects to explore multiple concepts such as recycling, global warming and consumer culture. The selected works will be exhibited across three levels of the heritage listed Incinerator and throughout the surrounding parklands in Willoughby. For further information please contact Curator Alison Clark: Tel 02 9777 7972, Email alison.clark@willoughby.nsw.gov.au.
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Clare Bowditch | Start of War Tour
27 September, Bangalow
To celebrate the September release of her new single 'The Start of War' Clare Bowditch and her newly expanded entourage will do a limited run of shows in unusual and intimate venues, giving audiences a taste of what her recent songwriting stint in Berlin has inspired. From 7pm on Sunday 27 September Clare will perform at the A & I Hall in Station St, Bangalow. Tickets are $25 or $30 at the door and are available online from www.kupromotions.oztix.com.au or from Barebones Bangalow, Mullum Books and all Music and Vision Stores in Byron, Bangalow and Lismore. Don't miss this special opportunity to preview Clare's forthcoming album, an exciting and courageous contrast to what has gone before.
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2009 ArtStart Festival
27 September - 11 October, NSW
ArtStart is gearing up to the Festival fortnight starting on 27 September with over 150 workshops on offer across the state. The aim of the ArtStart Festival is to showcase ArtStart projects and young people’s creativity across NSW, at a local and regional level as well as through the ArtStart online festival. Dozens of ArtStart projects and workshops are currently on offer in 23 metropolitan and regional areas across NSW. To find out what’s happening in your area follow the links to your community profile: http://www.artstart.com.au/CommunityProfiles.aspx
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Sea Acres Rainforest Centre | Scott Jackson
Until 28 September, Port Macquarie
Mid North Coast artist Scott Jackson is currently presenting his 10th Solo Exhibition at Sea Acres Rainforest Centre, Pacific Drive, Port Macquarie. The exhibition showcases original paintings, limited edition prints and cards depicting themes associated with the bush, beach, rainforest and coastal environments. “The Sea Acres Rainforest Centre exhibition space has provided a great opportunity for me to increase the exposure of my work to residents and visitors of Port Macquarie and the Hastings Valley”, Jackson said. The Centre also features the fantastic Rainforest Café set in the lush vegetation of unique coastal rainforest which attracts locals and tourists year after year. Jackson works in oil, acrylic and ink in a textured and colourful style. For further information please contact Scott Jackson: Tel 0265 660 182, Email www.scottjacksonartworks.com.au
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Orange 3rd Annual Community Concert Series
3 October and 11 October, Orange
Greater Western Area Health Service, in partnership with Orange Regional Conservatorium, present the Third Annual Community Concert Series in celebration of Mental Health Week 2009 – Sign Up, Link In, Get Involved. The Symptomatics Choir and Orange Symphony Orchestra will perform at 7.30pm, Saturday 3 October, followed by supper and refreshments. At 1pm on Sunday 11 October there will be a family sausage sizzle, followed at 2pm by the second concert in the series featuring choirs and performers from the Orange Arts, Health & Wellbeing Project and Orange Regional Conservatorium. Tickets for each event are $12 for adults, $6 for children, $30 for families and are free for concession card holders. Both events will be held at the Bloomfield Hall (Leisure Centre), Bloomfield Campus, Forest Road, Orange. For further information please contact Julie Proctor: Tel 02 6360 7986
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Gloucester Art Trail
3 - 18 October, Gloucester
The beautiful town of Gloucester will become one giant gallery during the Gloucester Art Trail, from 3-18 October. Over 30 local artists will display their works in shop windows, hotels and cafés in Gloucester and Barrington. On show will be fine furniture, photography, pottery, painting, sculpture, film, installation, digital media and fibre art. During the long weekend seven local artists will also open their studios. There will be demonstrations and works for sale at the market on Saturday morning, and a chance to meet the artists and participate in painting, printmaking and mixed media workshops. Information and Art Trail maps will be available from the Visitor Information Centre and the Gloucester Gallery. For further information please contact Leanne Barrett: Tel 0428 508 704, Email lbarrett@harboursat.com.au.
This event is supported by a Country Arts Support Program (CASP) Grant from Regional Arts NSW, funded by the NSW Government through Arts NSW.
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Museum of the Riverina | There's a War On!
Until 4 October, Wagga Wagga
A new travelling exhibition, There’s a War On! World War II at home will be on display at the Museum’s Historic Council Chambers Site until 4 October. World War II inflicted momentous changes upon the people of New South Wales. As the cry ‘There’s a war on!’ echoed across the countryside, men, women and children banded together to face an uncertain future. For some, wartime meant loss, hardship or time in an internment camp because of their status as ‘enemy aliens’. For others, supporting the war effort led to adventure, love, lasting friendships and new experiences. There’s A War On! World War II at home presents objects, memorabilia, photographs and video footage that present the memories and ongoing stories of everyday Australians living in extraordinary circumstances. At the Museum’s Historic Council Chambers Site, Cnr Morrow and Baylis Sts, Wagga Wagga. For further information please contact Sally Gissing: Tel 02 6926 9654, Email gissing.sally@wagga.nsw.gov.au
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Bundaberg Youth Orchestra Reunion
9 - 11 October, Bundaberg
Established in 1972, the Bundaberg Youth Orchestra (BYO) is having a reunion on the weekend of 9-11 October, as part of the inaugural CRUSH Festival, a celebration of regional arts. The weekend will include a gala concert on 10 October where past members will combine with the current orchestra. The BYO has been a part of thousands of people's lives in the past 37 years, including many who have gone on to professional music careers. All past members, friends and families are invited. Please log on to www.byo.org.au to download an RSVP form, due by the end of September. For further information please contact Rod Ainsworth: Tel 07 4153 5082 or 0409 535 704, Email rod@creativeregions.com.au.
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This month at Goulburn Regional Art Gallery
Until 10 October
Seeking Images: Interpreters, Dreamers & Pragmatists An exhibition of works by local and regional TAFE teachers working at the Moss Vale, Goulburn, Yass and Queanbeyan campuses including sculpture, printmaking, painting, digital photography, drawing and ceramics.
My Favourite Australian A joint initiative between the ABC and the National Portrait Gallery, this exhibition called on the public to vote for their favourite Australians. The top ten favourite Australians and twenty unsung heroes were selected. Australian filmmakers and artists then created short 'moving portraits', which now form this traveling exhibition. At Goulburn Regional Art Gallery, Goulburn Civic Centre, Cnr Bourke and Church Sts, Goulburn. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 4823 4494
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This month at Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery
Until 11 October, Booragul
Family Guy There have been profound social changes to the family unit over the past 40 years, with men taking on more complex and varied roles. This exhibition draws together work by 14 male artists, examining the way men see themselves today as fathers, sons, partners and brothers.
The Christmas Tree Bucket: Trent Parke's Family Album Trent Parke is recipient of several World Press Photo Awards and one of the Hunter’s most successful sons. This Australian Centre for Photography touring exhibition presents Parke’s highly anticipated latest series documenting two years of family Christmas gatherings in Adelaide and Newcastle. We are invited to witness the unexpected and awkward aspects of yuletide festivities and family life in general. At the Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery, 1A First Street, Booragul. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 4965 8260, Website: www.lakemac.nsw.gov.au
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