Highlights
Byron Bay Writers Festival
6 - 8 August, Byron Bay
For the fourteenth year running the Byron Bay Writers Festival is set to celebrate the very best of Australian and international writing. Ticket-holders will be treated to a dynamic program of marquee sessions, book launches, workshops and feature events with a diverse list of local and overseas, bestselling and emerging authors. Star attractions include cult American author Bret Easton Ellis discussing his new novel Imperial Bedrooms; war journalist and Moscow bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times, Megan Stack, in conversation with Kerry O'Brien; and a session with comic writers John Doyle, Tony Martin and Tim Pye. Tickets are available online together with the full Festival Program at www.byronbaywritersfestival.com.au
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Armidale International Film Festival
6 - 8 August, Armidale
The seventh Armidale International Film Festival will be held on the first weekend in August at the Belgrave Twin Cinema, 137 Dumaresq St, Armidale. This year audiences will be captivated by highly acclaimed films from Europe, South America, Asia and the Middle East. Highlights include the delicious Italian comedy Pranzo di Ferragosto, the Argentinian crime thriller Secret in Their Eyes, the Oscar-nominated film White Ribbon, and Pedro Almodovar's Broken Embraces, starring Penelope Cruz. Thirteen films will screen over the weekend and all will be subtitled. Tickets are available from Belgrave Twin Cinema and may be purchased by calling 02 6772 2856. For further information visit the festival website at http://opus-b.com/iff/index.php
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Bangalow Music Festival
13 - 15 August, Bangalow
Now it its ninth year, the Bangalow Music Festival has developed an outstanding reputation for presenting distinguished musicians and innovative programming in the exquisite surrounds of the NSW North Coast’s lush hinterland. The 2010 Festival takes its inspiration from Schumann's 200th birthday, featuring music from the great German master as well as Brahms, Bruckner, Bach, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Danzl, Spohr and Weber. Hosted by one of Australia's finest chamber music ensembles, Southern Cross Soloists, the Festival will present nine concerts in Bangalow's historic A&I Hall and a local church, including a special 11pm concert on the Friday night. The 2010 Festival welcomes a number of new guest artists including duo-pianists Liam Viney and Anna Grinberg, the Seraphim Trio, and the Brisbane Chamber Choir, as well as the youthful exuberance of the Marist Brothers Saxophone Quartet. For the full Festival line-up visit www.southernxsoloists.com
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Ngemba Wailwan Artists | Symbols of a Lost Tribe
24 August - 7 September, Sydney
An important exhibition of artwork from the Wailwan people of Warren in North Western NSW will be displayed at the Wentworth Indigenous Gallery in Sydney from 24 August until 7 September. The Ngemba Wailwan is a language group of the ancient Wailwan people, centred in the Shire of Warren along the Macquarie River. From 1860 to 1890 the Wailwan population reduced from around 30,000 to just 800, and many of their traditional mark making practices – such as carving trees with intricate totems and symbols – were lost. The exhibition Symbols of a Lost Tribe is the outcome of a process whereby the descendants of this 60,000 year old civilisation, the Ngemba Wailwan Artists, have resurrected and continued the symbolic work of their ancestors. The Ngemba Wailwan Artists would like to thank Outback Arts, Industry and Investment NSW, Arts NSW, the Australian Government's Regional Arts Fund and the Warren Macquarie Local Aboriginal Lands Council for assisting them in their endeavour. At the Wentworth Indigenous Gallery, 17 Bligh St, Sydney. For further information please contact Outback Arts: Tel 02 6822 2484
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Regional Arts NSW News
Hold the date! Arts Table for 1000
Regional Arts NSW will be the recipient of funds raised at the first Arts Table for 1000 dinner, to be held on Wednesday 27 October 2010 at Sydney's spectacular Walsh Bay, in association with Walsh Bay Partnership. Arts Table for 1000 will consist of a long trestle table stretching along the apron of the historic Pier 2, overlooking the Sebel Pier One Hotel and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Restaurants from the precinct will donate a superb degustation dinner and the evening will feature a silent auction of artworks from regional artists across NSW. Arts Table for 1000 provides a unique opportunity for Regional Arts NSW to engage with an upmarket Sydney audience to showcase the high quality of art produced in regional NSW while raising much-needed funds to support their services. Walsh Bay is a special place in Sydney combining diverse cultural organisations, great restaurants and cafes in a peaceful waterfront location. Arts Table for 1000 will bring together lovers of fine food and arts supporters to enjoy fine food, wine and entertainment in the tradition of an Italian village feast, and to assist the non-profit arts organisations who are resident in this precinct. Stay tuned for further details!
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Churchill Fellowship awarded to Bernadette Haldane
In July the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust announced the recipients of their 2010 Fellowships and Regional Arts NSW is delighted to report that Regional Arts NSW Regional Director and HotHouse Theatre General Manager, Bernadette Haldane, is the recipient of the Gilbert Spottiswood Churchill Fellowship. The Churchill Fellowships support Australians in all fields of endeavour whose expertise has progressed to the point where an overseas research project would further their capacity to contribute to the Australian community. "This year's Churchill Fellows, like their predecessors, are hardworking, inspiring Australians who will make a difference to our country over the coming decades. I congratulate them and look forward to supporting them on their immediate journey and beyond," said Paul Tys, Chief Executive Officer of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust. Bernadette Haldane was awarded the Gilbert Spottiswood Churchill Fellowship to investigate sustainable theatre models for new work development and presentation. She will undertake her research in the UK, Canada and the USA. Further information about the Churchill Fellowships is available online at www.churchilltrust.com.au/
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'Quicks' grants for 7 new regional projects
Regional Arts NSW is pleased to announce seven new projects funded in the April to June 2010 quarter of the Quick Response grant program. These grants once again assisted regional artists and cultural workers to develop invaluable skills for their work in regional communities through engagement in various professional development opportunities. Artforms represented this quarter included dance, music, design, new media, and glass and metal cutting across the regions of the Mid North Coast, Northern Rivers and Far West. The Quick Response Grants program provides assistance for regional NSW artists, arts organisations and communities to take advantage of professional and project development opportunities that present themselves at short notice. The funds are provided through the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund which is administered by Regional Arts NSW in New South Wales. For a full list of 'Quicks' recipients and further information about the Quick Response grant program visit www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/news/2010/Quicks_April-June_2010.dwt
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Other News
Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre opens
After sixteen years in the making, representatives from a cross-section of community, government and cultural groups came together on 23 July for the official black tie opening of the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre. Mayor Allan Smith said the opening, attended by around 500 people, marked the beginning of a new era for Dubbo and the region. "For Dubbo to have a facility that has the potential to attract international standard acts in the performing arts, dance, music and theatre will greatly improve the cultural lifestyle of our regional community and provide a fantastic platform for the development of local talent," Cr Smith said. Chair of Regional Arts NSW, Meg Larkin, and CEO, Elizabeth Rogers, joined the Dubbo community to celebrate the opening, together with Regional Arts NSW Director, Janice Summerhayes, Orana Arts RADO, Merryn Spencer, and Orana Arts Chair, Jen Shearing, who performed with the choir. Read more about the Centre at www.drtcc.com.au
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Indent Ten Year Tou r kicks off in September
To celebrate 10 years of supporting all-ages entertainment around NSW, Indent is launching its most ambitious project to date. The Indent Ten Year Tour proudly supported by NRMA Motoring and Services will see Indent hit the road for a 10-date tour of the state with Urthboy, one of Australia's finest hip-hop artists. The tour kicks off in Newcastle on 24 September before heading to Cessnock, Sydney, Tamworth, Byron Bay, Tuncurry, Bathurst, Wagga Wagga, Bega and Batemans Bay. In each town Indent is working with teams of local young people to stage these all-ages, drug and alcohol free gigs – from programming to site management, logistics and promotion. The tour will empower young event operators to build touring circuits and the music industry as a whole throughout regional NSW. For all the information visit www.indent.net.au or contact max@musicnsw.com
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$1.2 million in funding for touring exhibitions
Arts Minister Peter Garrett has announced funding of $1.2 million to support the development and touring of 16 cultural exhibitions through the Australian Government’s Visions of Australia program. The exhibitions, many drawn from Australian public collections, showcase the diversity of Australia’s unique cultural life, with contributions from contemporary new media artists, craft practitioners, photographers and street artists. The exhibition themes under this latest round of funding range from the history of the legendary Australian rock band AC/DC to insights into the isolation of remote townships as seen through the unique collaboration between the photographer Martin Mischkulnig and the Australian author Tim Winton. For full details of the latest funding recipients and further program information please visit www.arts.gov.au/visions
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Project Reports
The Sagada Kiln Project visits Parkes
Celebrated Filipino potter Pablo Capati III visited Parkes, Canberra and Sydney during a trip to Australia in April this year. Organised by Australian artist Sean James Cassidy, Capati's visit included meetings with Aboriginal artists, pottery demonstrations with students and discussions for a touring exhibition of the Sagada Kiln Project later this year. The planned tour would involve bringing Capati's own pottery works to Australia together with works by Virginia Dandan and Filipino Indigenous artists Lope Bosaing and Paul Quiano. Capati's visit to Cassidy's home town of Parkes enabled Capati to thank the supporters of the Sagada Kiln Project and to show how far the project has developed. Arts OutWest Regional Arts Development Officer, Tracey Callinan, also spent time with Capati during his visit, showing him around Bathurst. Information about the upcoming Sagada Kiln Project tour to Australia is available at www.philippines.embassy.gov.au/mnla/medrel241109.html
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New Resources
Australia Council Marketing Summit podcasts
In June the Australia Council for the Arts hosted their sixth Arts Marketing Summit in Brisbane, bringing together over 200 arts marketers for three days of creative exchange, challenging ideas and international insights on contemporary arts marketing. This year’s summit focused mostly on the inclusion of digital technologies such as social media and interactive websites, and the art of connecting with culturally diverse as well as young audiences. The Australia Council has now made the presentations, videos and podcasts from the Marketing Summit available online. Access these useful resources at www.australiacouncil.gov.au
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Professional development web portal for artists
Developed jointly by the Australia Business Arts Foundation (AbaF) and the National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA), www.artistcareer.com.au is an independent, non-commercial website that offers high quality resources and information to support professional and business skills development for artists. The site draws together resources for artists of all stripes including dancers, musicians, visual artists and designers, theatre performers, writers and artists working across artforms. The site also provides links between arts educators and the arts industry, offering professional development assistance in specific artforms while also capitalising on the benefits of commonalities between artforms and between arts industry and arts education interests. With recent research showing that artists' incomes are still very low, this website will provide a valuable short cut to career-boosting opportunities.
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FundBreak crowdfunding platform
FundBreak is a new crowdfunding platform and community for creative projects and ideas. Developed for artists, musicians, filmmakers, journalists, designers, entrepreneurs, inventors, event organisers, software developers and all other creatives, to raise funds and give project creators the break they need to realise their goals and aspirations. FundBreak provides project creators with a platform to present their ideas to a worldwide audience. If anyone likes the idea, they can support it by pledging money to the creator's project. In return for support, the project creators will offer rewards depending on the level of funding; essentially differentiating itself from the normal funding process. Visit FundBreak online at www.fundbreak.com.au.
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Seminars, Workshops + Training
New Ideas Design Forum
5 August, Sydney
Presented as part of the Sydney Design Festival, the New Ideas Forum will focus on the use of contemporary new media and technology in heritage interpretation. A range of industry experts will showcase specific projects and discuss the complexities of the field and the opportunities available for emerging artists and designers. The forum will be chaired by the ABC's Chris Winter and speakers include Tim Hart, Museums Victoria; Dr. E. Kate Armstrong, Museum of Australian Democracy; Sarah Barns, New Media researcher and producer; Neil Jenkins, d/Lux/MediaArts; Prof. Ross Harley, School of Media Arts UNSW COFA; and Dr. Caroline Butler-Bowdon, Historic Houses Trust of NSW. From 6-8pm, Thursday 5 August at Government House, Macquarie St, Sydney. The price of general attendance is $35, concession and members is $25, and students are $20. For bookings and further information please visit www.sydneydesign.com.au/2010/index.php/after-hours/new-ideas-forum
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Floor Talk: Inge Webster Migration Collection
6 August, Wagga Wagga
Come along to the Museum of the Riverina’s Botanic Gardens site at 3pm on Friday 6 August and enjoy an afternoon curatorial floortalk with Carolyn Long. Carolyn’s presentation will focus on the fascinating story behind the Inge Webster migration collection that celebrates one local family’s post war migration experience to Australia. The floortalk is free and Devonshire tea will be served. At the Museum of the Riverina, Botanic Gardens site, Lord Baden Powell Drive, Wagga Wagga. Bookings are essential: Tel 02 6925 2934, Email bradleycahalan.jenni@wagga.nsw.gov.au
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This Business Called Art
7 August, Dubbo
Orana Arts is pleased to present the second This Business Called Art forum for 2010. Professional industry speakers from outside the region will each give a talk about different aspects of the business. This Business Called Art is now in its seventh year and as usual, a special guest artist will come along to inspire participants in their work. The cost for this full day workshop is $25 including lunch and refreshments. Bookings are essential. From 10am, Saturday 7 August at Western Plains Cultural Centre, 76 Wingewarra St,
Dubbo. For further information and to reserve your place, please contact Orana Arts: Tel 02 6817 8705, Email kellen@oranaarts.com.au
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Designing New Spaces for Arts Practice
27 August, Wyong
Join Wyong Shire Council in meeting the challenges of developing, designing and managing new arts facilities at a forum in Wyong on 27 August. Designing New Spaces for Arts Practice is for councillors, managers, planners, cultural workers, artists and anyone interested in how to create vital arts facilities. Speakers include Tim Greer from TZG architects and Jocelyn McKinnon, Creative Arts, University of Newcastle. Designing New Spaces for Arts Practice is the second in the popular Arts Forums for Councils series. From 9.30am to 12.30pm on Friday, 27 August at Wyong Shire Council, Hely St, Wyong. To register your attendance or for further information please contact Stuart Slough: Tel 02 4350 5511, Email stuart.slough@wyong.nsw.gov.au
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Linocut workshops with Vida Pearson
4 and 5 September, Holbrook
To celebrate the 40th Holbrook Rotary Art Show the Rotary Club of Holbrook is presenting two workshops designed to introduce you to the art of linocuts. Noted printmaker and water colourist Vida Pearson will conduct the workshops, which will take place on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 September. Numbers are strictly limited to a maximum of 12 per workshop so early registration is encouraged. The cost of attending a workshop is $50 with an additional cost of $25-$35 for a set of linocut tools, which participants can keep on completion of the workshop. All participants will be provided with notes prior to the workshop to help them arrive at suitable images to work on. For further information and a registration form please phone 0401 214 904 or 02 6036 3992 or email janeross05@optusnet.com.au
The Rotary Club of Holbrook acknowledges the support provided through the Country Arts Support Program of Regional Arts NSW, funded by the NSW Government through Arts NSW.
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M&G NSW | Thinking ahead: claiming the creative space
10 September, Sydney
It’s 2010 and boredom is dead. Non-stop interactivity, information and images are in the palm of your hand. Technology is dramatically transforming art, journalism, photography, publishing, audio and video media, social networking, conferences, language, learning and academia. Collaborative creative communities are everywhere and spontaneous. How does this impact on gallery and museum professionals and the physical spaces we create? Speakers Rachel Vincent and Michael Desmond will share their insights and experiences in creating physical spaces that offer everything virtual spaces can and more, and in 'real time'. From 2-5pm, Friday 10 September at the Museum of Sydney, Cnr Phillip and Bridge Sts, Sydney. The cost of the forum is $35-$45 and bookings are essential. To reserve your place please contact Asha Bradley: Tel 02 9339 9914, Email ashab@mgnsw.org.au
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M&G NSW | Going the distance: planning for sustainability
17 September, Eden
M&G NSW is pleased to announce Going the distance: Planning for sustainability, a back-to-basics workshop that looks at different streams of planning that are crucial for cultural organisations. Whether you’re applying for funding, or recruiting new volunteers, it’s essential that your organisation has strong, clear plans in place. Going the distance looks at business planning, strategic planning, and recruitment/succession planning. From 10am-3.30pm, Friday 17 September at the Eden Killer Whale Museum, 184 Imlay St, Eden. The cost of the workshop is $45-$55 and bookings are essential. To reserve your place please contact Phoebe Arthur: Tel 02 9339 9913, Email phoebea@mgnsw.org.au
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The Art of Good Health and Wellbeing
16 - 19 November, Melbourne
Registrations are now open for the second annual international arts and health conference, The Art of Good Health and Wellbeing, to be held in Melbourne from 16-19 November. The Conference will present best practice and innovative arts and health practice and programs, examples of effective healthcare promotion, methods of project evaluation and data from scientific research. This the Conference program will focus on arts and health programs and health promotion for children and youth; the built environment, design and health; rural and regional healthcare; and mental health and creative ageing. For further information and to register, please visit www.registration.ozaccom.com.au/ei/2010/art10/
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Opportunities
AART.BOXX | Call for committee members
Applications are now open to artists, arts workers, curators, writers and creative thinkers to form a creative committee and co-ordinate AART.BOXX for 2011. This opportunity is open to people with and without disability. The AART.BOXX committee aims to function as a hub for critical debate and discussion on the nexus between art and disability in visual arts. The sustained commitment of committee members encourages a responsive approach at every stage of exhibition development. Facilitated by Accessible Arts, the creative committee is an integral part of the AART.BOXX process, as it aims to develop and support future leaders in inclusive arts practice. The fifth AART.BOXX exhibition will be held at the Sydney College of the Arts in October 2011. To apply, complete and return the application form online: www.aarts.net.au/projects/aart-boxx/
Closing 18 August
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The South Project | Call for participation
The South Project is a network of arts and crafts practitioners, arts workers, writers, thinkers and others interested in culture in the southern hemisphere. In 2010, The South Project invites its network to respond to the following question: How does a network activate a public? How can individuals undertake their practice in the public sphere as part of a network, at a distance from their physical location? What aspect of your practice or what type of project is interesting to imagine producing elsewhere, remotely? How can a network facilitate culture in public, and with the public? The South Project is interested to hear your thoughts on how you do, or could imagine, working from your home to practice elsewhere as part of a global network. We invite speculation, utopian dreams and ideas that are realisable through the conduit of a network. We propose to circulate all initial responses via our website with the possibility that some of these ideas might be activated, with your involvement, within the physical public space of Melbourne in late 2010. Send your response to info@southproject.org. For further information please visit www.southproject.net/south/Melbourne_2010_Call.html
Closing 20 August
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SPAAmart | Call for entries
Applications are now open for the Screen Producers Association of Australia's (SPAA) eighth annual feature film market, SPAAmart 2010, which will take place during the annual SPAA Conference in November at The Hilton Hotel, Sydney. SPAAmart is calling for unique and distinct projects that are at an advanced stage of development and ready to present to the market for financing, sales and distribution. The calibre and range of key financing executives taking part in SPAAmart is a testament to international interest in Australian film, and this year will be no exception, with international representatives that all have a keen interest in engaging with Australian film as potential financiers, distributors and sales agents. Guidelines and application details online: http://conference.spaa.org.au/index.cfm
Closing 27 August
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Don't Waste the Popcorn | Call for entries
New England's short film festival Don't Waste the Popcorn is back for another year! The 2010 festival is now calling for entries of films of no longer than 10 minutes duration across the following categories: open documentary (all ages); open musical video-clip (all ages); open animation (all ages);. '60 seconds GO!' (all ages); youth comedy; adult comedy; youth drama; and adult drama. Awards will be presented for the best film in each of these categories, in addition to prizes for
Best Overall Short Film, Audience Choice,
Best Technical Film, and an Encouragement Award. The Don't Waste the Popcorn festival will run from 5-7 November at the Chapel Theatre, Glen Innes. Guidelines and application details online: www.gleninnesartscouncil.com
Closing 3 September
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Flickerfest 2011 | Call for entries
Flickerfest, Australia's premiere international short film festival, will be held at the Bondi Pavilion on Sydney's famous Bondi Beach in January 2011, after which a selection of films will go on tour to capital cities and regional centres around Australia. The 2011 Festival is now calling for entries in the following categories: international, Australian, documentary, GreenFlicks (environmental shorts), and FlickerUp (student competition). To be eligible for Flickerfest, films must be no more than 35 minutes in length, must have been completed within 2 years of the closing date, and must be in English or have English subtitles. Due to the competitive nature of Flickerfest, Australian films selected for competition should not have screened publicly in NSW within six months of the festival dates. Guidelines and application details online: www.flickerfest.com.au/entryform2011.aspx
Closing 3 September (Australian entries) and 17 September (international entries)
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2011 World Summit on Arts and Culture | Call for speakers
The 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture will be held in Melbourne from 3-6 October 2011. The International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA) and the Australia Council for the Arts are now seeking your suggestions for keynote speakers, panellists or presenters who can successfully address the Summit’s theme of 'creative intersections'. The World Summit will investigate how the arts can give voice to different communities and concerns through collaborations with other sectors such as business and the economy, new technologies, health and well-being, the environment, education and identity through Indigenous, local and global cultures. Proposals should be submitted online by 10 September 2010 and selections will be announced by the Program Director in early 2011. For further information or to submit a proposal, please visit www.ifacca.org/announcements/2010/07/08/5th-world-summit-arts-and-culture-melbourne-austra/
Closing 10 September
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WOW Film Festival | Call for entries
Kicking off on International Women's Day in March 2011, the 17th World of Women (WOW) Film Festival will celebrate women's achievements in the screen industry. The Festival is now calling for entries of fiction, documentary, animation, digi-vodules and student films of less than 55 minutes duration, with key creative input by women from Australia and around the world. WOW is a festival of discovery, celebration, debate, networking and inspiration, and a unique showcase for women filmmakers. Guidelines and application details online: www.nsw.wift.org/wow/WOW_competition.htm
Closing 30 September
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Movie Extra's Webfest | Call for entries
Movie Extra's Webfest is an exciting and challenging new initiative from The Movie Network Channel – a competition that offers emerging filmmakers the opportunity to showcase their production skills and join an online community of like minded individuals, passionate about web based mediums and the film and television industry. In the tradition of Project Greenlight Australia and Movie Extra Tropfest, The Movie Network is offering budding filmmakers the opportunity to create a web series for broadcast on Movie Extra's website www.mnc.tv and to premiere on the Movie Extra Channel in 2011. Filmmakers will need to submit details of the web series and a short video teaser for a chance to win $50,000 to create their own series. Guidelines and application details online: www.facebook.com/movieextrawebfest
Closing 15 October
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Employment
Campbelltown Arts Centre | Operations Coordinator
Campbelltown Arts Centre is a leader and innovator of multidisciplinary contemporary arts programs and is seeking a highly motivated Operations Coordinator with the vision and expertise to make a significant contribution to the future of this exciting flagship venue. The Operations Coordinator is responsible for managing the administration and operations of the centre, overseeing all aspects of financial management, front of house and visitor services. You will have tertiary qualifications in arts administration or a related field and/or extensive job related experience and demonstrated experience in the operational management of cultural venues. Salary is from $1,199.30 per week. For further information please visit www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au
Closing 6 August
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Manning Regional Art Gallery| Public Programs Officer
 Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position of Art Gallery Public Programs Officer with Greater Taree City Council. The position is for 15 hours per week including weekend work. The position is offered until 30 June 2011, but may continue after that period subject to funding. The Art Gallery is looking for a self motivated and enthusiastic Public Programs Officer who will organise, coordinate, promote and supervise the Gallery’s public programs in consultation with the Art Gallery Director. The successful applicant will demonstrate the values and behaviours of Council, enjoy working in a team environment, promote a positive and professional image of Council and provide customers with a high quality service. For further information please contact Sue Mitchell, Art Gallery Director: Tel 02 6592 5455
Closing 6 August
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Next Wave | Artistic Director
 Based in Melbourne, Next Wave is a biennial festival and artist development organisation, presenting genre-busting new work by the next wave of Australian artists. Next Wave is now seeking a new Artistic Director to take the reins in the lead up to the 2012 Festival. The Artistic Director shares the CEO responsibilities with the Executive Director to develop and deliver Next Wave’s 2011 development program Kickstart and the 2012 Next Wave Festival, as well as jointly overseeing the development and delivery of organisational strategy. Guidelines and application details online: http://inside.nextwave.org.au/news/next-wave-seeks-new-artistic-director
Closing 6 August
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City of Canada Bay | Visual Artists for Public Art Projects
 The City of Canada Bay Council is seeking expressions of interest from experienced visual artists to deliver three public art projects in 2010. The project sites are Five Dock Library; Fred Kelly Place, Five Dock; and Victoria Road, Drummoyne. For a copy of the Project Briefs please contact Fallon-Christine Carrington: Tel 02 9911 6433, Email fallon-christine.carrington@canadabay.nsw.gov.au. For specific information about the public art projects contact Martha Jabour, Arts Project Officer, City of Canada Bay (Mon-Wed): Tel 9911 6357, Email martha.jabour@canadabay.nsw.gov.au. Please note the closing date for responses is 4.30pm, Wednesday 11 August.
Closing 11 August
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Australia Council | Executive Director, Arts Development
The Executive Director is responsible for work in national and international market development, arts marketing, business development and research and strategic analysis. This position manages numerous stakeholder relationships, including Australian and international presenters, arts organisations and artists, donors and corporate sponsors, government departments and agencies. The Executive Director, Arts Development, reports directly to the CEO and leads a team of experts across art form in the areas of strategic analysis, research, audience development, business capacity and international market development. A position description is available online at www.australiacouncil.gov.au/about_us/employment. To express an interest in the role, please phone Denis Fuelling on 02 9215 9168 or Eve Chong on 02 9215 9109.
Closing 14 August
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M&G NSW | Chief Executive Officer
M&G NSW have engaged EWK International to assist with the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer of the organisation. Candidates suitable for the CEO role will be able to demonstrate the ability to: consolidate the profile of M&G NSW within the sector and amongst stakeholders including both State and Local Government; implement recommendations of the M&G NSW Review as endorsed by the Board of Directors; implement M&G NSW initiatives as outlined in the organisation’s strategic and business plans; and implement M&G NSW as the preferred 'go to' peak body for appropriate initiatives by stakeholders. For a position description or further information please contact Kym Fletcher on 02 9858 1264 or Juliane Michaels on 02 9818 6948.
Closing 31 August
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SafARI | 2012 Co-Curator
SafARI is a low-budget unofficial fringe exhibition to the Biennale of Sydney that began in 2006. Two curators are appointed for each SafARI, working closely to select artists from the artist submissions received. The role of the curator requires a hands-on, motivated approach and includes liaising with venues, artists, volunteers, supporters and the media; coordinating exhibition installation and de-installation; assisting with SafARI Public Programs; and contributing to funding acquittals. SafARI is reliant on funding from the public and private sector and while co-curators will receive an honorarium for their contribution, the amount is dependent on the total value of successful grants. For further information please email info@safari.org.au
Closing 17 September
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Grants, Fellowships + Residencies
Bundanon Artist in Residence Program
The Bundanon Trust offers an inspirational setting for creative thinkers, professional artists and groups from all disciplines of the arts to create, rejuvenate, explore ideas, embrace change, and exemplify excellence in contemporary arts practice. The Artist in Residence Program supports both established and emerging artists. Residencies are available for national and international artists for the development of new work, research, and collaboration. The Artist in Residence Program offers free accommodation and studio space for up to six weeks. Australian and international artists are hosted in purpose-built studios located at the Bundanon properties on the Shoalhaven River in NSW. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists are encouraged to apply. Guidelines and application details online: www.bundanon.com.au/category/residencies
Closing 13 August
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Accessible Arts | Don't DISmyABILITY Small Grants
Accessible Arts is pleased to announce that applications are now open for small grants of $3,000 for individual artists or organisations to create high quality arts project as part of the 2010 Don’t DISmyABILITY campaign. Developed by Ageing Disability & Home Care (ADHC) Department of Human Services, Don’t DISmyABILITY is a month-long campaign of events celebrating the diversity and ability of people with a disability and culminating on 3 December with International Day for People with Disability (IDPWD). This year Accessible Arts will offer grants of $3,000 to six high quality projects delivering sustainable outcomes, leading to showcases to be held in accessible public arts spaces for audiences of up to 500 people. Ideally projects will involve partnerships between the arts and disability sectors in the visual arts, dance, music, performance or new media. Guidelines and application details online: www.aarts.net.au/projects/idpwd/
Closing 18 August
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Powerhouse Museum | Regional Services Program
The Regional Services Program of the Powerhouse Museum supports cultural heritage organisations across New South Wales to record, preserve and display their collections for the benefit of regional communities. Organisations and individuals with a specific project are invited to submit an expression of interest for support through the Regional Internships program, the Professional Advice program or the Project Assistance program. Guidelines and application details online: www.powerhousemuseum.com/regional/regional_services_program.php. For further information on any of these programs please contact Rebecca Pinchin, Regional Services Coordinator: Tel 02 9217 0220, free call 1800 882 092, Email regionalservices@phm.gov.au
Closing 27 August
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DEWHA | Visions of Australia
The Visions of Australia program aims to enable more Australians to enjoy our diverse culture by accessing exhibitions of cultural material. It provides funding to eligible organisations to develop and tour exhibitions of Australian cultural material across Australia. Exhibitions should have a predominantly Australian source or theme. There are two Visions of Australia funding rounds each year, the second of which closes 1 September for projects commencing after 1 February 2011. Guidelines and application details online: www.arts.gov.au/arts/visions_of_australia
Closing 1 September
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Australia Council for the Arts Grants
Closing 1 September:
Music: Fellowships Provides artists with financial support for two years for creative work and/or professional development.
Music: Don Banks Music Award A $60,000 award to publicly honour a senior artist of high distinction who has made an outstanding and sustained contribution to music in Australia.
Music: Skills and Arts Development Grants of up to $10,000 to support skills development for professional artists and artsworkers, and projects that foster skills development.
Music: Project Fellowships Offered to artists for a significant creative and/or developmental project that will benefit their artistic practice.
Closing 7 September:
Community Partnerships: Projects with Public Outcomes $20,000-$30,000 in funding for one-off community arts and cultural development projects that must have a public outcome and involve collaborations with a range of cross-sectoral partners.
Community Partnerships: Project and Professional Development Grants of up to $20,000 for one-off community arts and cultural development projects that involve a range of collaborating partners and may or may not have a public outcome.
Closing 24 September: Literature: Languages Other Than English Publishing Supports the translation and publication of works by authors writing in languages other than English. For further information on the above Australia Council grants please visit www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants
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Metro Screen Grants
Closing 3 September: Out There and Deadly
Metro Screen, in partnership with Screen NSW, offers three experienced filmmakers of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent the opportunity to develop their film and storytelling skills through the production of a short work of up to 10 minutes duration. Applicants must already have at least one screened credit. Guidelines and application details online: www.metroscreen.org.au/out-yhereanddeadly
Closing 6 September: Jump Start Metro Screen's Jump Start subsidies provide assistance in the form of equipment and facilities hire to help filmmakers realise their screen projects. Guidelines and application details online: www.metroscreen.org.au/subsidies.htm
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DEWHA | Contemporary Music Touring Program
The Contemporary Music Touring Program provides opportunities for a wide range of music to tour the country including, but not limited to, rock, pop, jazz, folk, country and Indigenous music. The program is committed to supporting touring opportunities for Australian musicians, and increasing audience access to live and original Australian contemporary music, particularly in regional and remote Australia. All professional members of the Australian music industry including performers, managers, agents, music networks and music organisations representing all contemporary music genres are eligible to apply. Guidelines and application details online: www.arts.gov.au/arts/cmtp/applying
Closing 6 September
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Screen NSW | Emerging Filmmakers Fund
Screen NSW's Emerging Filmmakers Fund, established in 1995, provides career development pathways and the opportunity for advancement in the highly competitive film and television industry. Screen NSW encourages exploration, experimentation, and mastery of new technologies in particular. In each round, a maximum of four successful projects receive grants of up to $30,000 for production and/or post-production. Guidelines and application details online: http://screen.nsw.gov.au/index.php?page_id=24&fund_id=11&page=file
Closing 6 September
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M&G NSW Grants
Closing 6 September: Incoming Touring Exhibition Grants (ITEGs) ITEGs provide assistance to visual art organisations and craft and design centres throughout NSW with a proven commitment to the development of exhibitions of contemporary visual art, craft, design and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. Applicants can apply for a minimum of $2,000 and there is no upper limit. Guidelines and application details online: http://mgnsw.org.au/grants/gallery_grants/
Closing 30 September: VIM Skills Initiatives Grants Grants of up to $5,000 to support volunteer museums, museum networks and keeping places for regional or state focused skill development training and networking events. Guidelines and application details online: http://mgnsw.org.au/grants/vim_skills_initiatives_grants/
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Asialink Residency Program
Each year the Asialink Residency program sends 40 Australian writers, performers, artists and arts managers to live and work throughout Asia. Since its inception in 1991 the program has sent more than 550 people to hosts in 19 countries. The grant of up to $12,000 goes towards travel, living and project expenses, and affords recipients the opportunity for in-depth research, stimulating cultural exchanges, international collaboration and uninterrupted time for creativity. Residencies are available in the following artform areas: arts management, writing, performing arts, and visual arts. Guidelines and application details online: www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au/our_work/arts/residency_information
Closing 10 September
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Ian Potter Foundation Grants
Small and Large Grants Program To support initiatives linking education and the arts, access to cultural activities in regional areas and the development of distinct cultural institutions.
Travel and Conference Grants of $2,000-$3,000 to 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 elsewhere.
Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grants of up to $7,000 for early career artists practicing in a wide range of disciplines within the arts, including the performing and visual arts, crafts, music, media, literature, design, and community arts. For further information on the above Ian Potter Foundation Grants please visit http://foundation.ianpotter.org.au/how_to_apply.html
Closing 13 September
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Telstra Kids Fund
Permanent Telstra employees can apply for a Telstra Kids Fund grant of $1,200 to support a local community organisation that involves the participation of a child, 18 years or under in their immediate family. Telstra’s Kids Fund supports a broad range of initiatives and projects across education, health, disability, sports and recreation, arts and culture, and the environment. Each year $750,000 is given to local community organisations on behalf of children related to Telstra employees. There are three funding rounds per year. Requests for musical equipment, educational resources, sport and recreation equipment and building upgrades have been among the grants given by Telstra's Kids Fund. Guidelines and application details online: www.telstrafoundation.com
Closing 24 September
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Myer Foundation | Arts and Humanities Small Grants
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. The priorities for the Small Grants Program are: to build capacity of the individual through ensuring professional artists gain access to training, development and mentoring; supporting the development new works by individual Australian artists and small to medium-sized organisations in the areas of Indigenous, regional, and experimental arts; assisting projects that support the Humanities, particularly those that contribute to a broad understanding of and engagement with the Humanities. Guidelines and application details online: Guidelines and application details online: www.myerfoundation.org.au
Closing 29 September
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FRRR | Small Grants for Small Rural Communities
The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal's (FRRR) small grants program for small rural Australian communities provides around $900,000 a year in grants to benefit people in rural and remote communities. Not-for-profit organisations can apply for projects and activities that offer clear public benefit for communities living in small rural and remote locations in Australia, contributing to their development in social and community welfare, economic, environmental, health, education or cultural areas. Applications from communities with a population of 10,000 or less will receive priority. Grants will be made in amounts up to $5,000. Guidelines and application details online: www.frrr.org.au/programsDetail.asp?ProgramID=4
Closing 30 September
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Awards + Prizes
Eutick Memorial Still Life Award Update
Please note that the Eutick Memorial Still Life Award (EMSLA), listed in the June 2010 edition of the e-bulletin, has extended its closing date until 27 August. The EMSLA is Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery's national $15,000 acquisitive prize for still life painting. For further information visit www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/www/html/2478-eutick-memorial-still-life-award-emsla.asp
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Basil Sellers Art Prize
Eurobodalla Shire Council would like to remind all artists living in the Eurobodalla, Bega Valley, Cooma-Monaro, Snowy River and Bombala Shires that the deadline for entries for the Basil Sellers Art Prize is fast approaching. Entries to the $15,000 prize close on Friday 6 August 2010. Monika McInerney, Council's Community Cultural Development Coordinator, says the prize is open to a range of art forms including sculpture, painting and mono prints and all artworks must be original, one-off pieces. "All entries must include the highest quality digital image of the artist's work. It will be from these images that the judges will shortlist the artists to be included in the Prize's exhibition which will be held from 14-28 October at the Mechanics Institute in Moruya," she said. Basil Sellers Art Prize entry forms are available now at the Eurobodalla Shire’s three libraries, at Council’s Administration Building in Moruya, from the Council website at www.esc.nsw.gov.au or by calling Monika McInerney: Tel 02 4474 1061 or 0437 693 946.
Closing 6 August
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Liverpool City Art Prize
The Rotary Club of Greenway and Rotary Club of Liverpool, in partnership with Liverpool City Council, is pleased to announce the annual Liverpool City Art Prize (LCAP).
A national competition, with a $10,000 prize for the overall winner, the LCAP is open to artists of all levels, regardless of age or location. LCAP is open themed, appealing to a broad range of styles, from the emerging to the established, contemporary to traditional, from painting to new media. The 2010 Liverpool City Art Prize also includes four additional acquisitive awards of $1,000 each and two children's awards of $250 each. Guidelines and application details online: www.casulapowerhouse.com/exhibitions/liverpool-city-art-prize-2010.aspx
Closing 16 August
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Blacktown City Art Exhibition
Local, regional and national artists are invited to submit entries to the 2010 Blacktown City Art Exhibition, with total prize money and acquisitive funds of up to $24,000 on offer. The competition features four official sections – painting, watercolour, works on paper and sculpture – and also includes an environmentally themed Children and Young Artists section. Prizes include the Indigenous Artist Prize, Youth Art Prize, Environmental Art Prize, Local Artist Prize, People’s Art Prize as well as a First Prize for each submission category. Guidelines and application details online: www.artscentre.blacktown.nsw.gov.au
Closing 17 August
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INSITE Unproduced Screenplay Competition
The Australian Writers' Guild (AWG) and the 2011 BigPond Adelaide Film Festival are calling for entries to the fifth biennial INSITE Competition for Unproduced Feature Screenplays. INSITE is one of the premier screenwriting competitions in Australia. Since its inception in 2003 at the inaugural Adelaide Film Festival, INSITE has become a spotlight for the Australian film industry, illuminating undiscovered, original and adapted stories that are yet to be produced. The 2011 winning screenplay will receive a rehearsed public reading during the 2011 BigPond Adelaide Film Festival, which takes place from 24 February to 6 March. The winning writer will receive travel to Adelaide to participate in rehearsals as well as a cash prize of $2,500. Entry to INSITE 2011 is open to all financial members of the AWG, and new members are encouraged to enter with waived joining fees available for INSITE entrants. Guidelines and application details online: www.awg.com.au
Closing 27 August
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Boroondara Literary Awards | Short Story Competition
Entries for the 2010 Boroondara Literary Awards are now being accepted, giving writers of all ages the opportunity to win lucrative prizes. The Open Short Story section, which is offering $3,000 worth of prizes, is open to writers across the country who have unpublished literary works between 1,500 and 3,000 words in length. There is a special prize on offer for Boroondara residents, and all winners are published in an anthology. Guidelines and application details online: www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/our-city/arts-culture/literary-awards
Closing 27 August
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Scarlet Stiletto Awards
The Scarlet Stiletto Awards, Australia’s only crime writing competition for women, is celebrating its 17th birthday and offering $4,750 in prize money. The awards, organised by Sisters in Crime Australia, are Australia’s most lucrative crime-writing competition for either gender. Top prize is the HarperCollins first prize of $750 plus the coveted trophy, a scarlet shoe with a steel stiletto heel plunging into a perspex mount. Another ten prizes will be awarded across multiple categories, worth between $150 and $1,250 each. There is a $10 entry fee, and guidelines and application details are available online: www.home.vicnet.net.au/~sincoz/scarlet.htm
Closing 31 August
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Cricket Art Prize
Artists from all test playing nations are invited to submit a painting or composition that depicts life and the game and sport of cricket, in settings of backyard cricket, beach cricket, social cricket or local club cricket. Works must be submitted on CD to the organisers before 1 September. The competition entry fee is $30 and artists should check the particulars supplied on the entry form and ensure their entry is in accordance with the conditions. The Cricket Art Prize is valued at $20,000. Guidelines and application details online: www.cricketartprize.org/entry-form/
Closing 1 September
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IMAGinE Awards
Museums & Galleries NSW, Museums Australia (NSW), Museums Australia (ACT) and Regional Public Galleries Association of NSW are pleased to announce that nominations for 2010 IMAGinE Awards are now open. Established in 2008, the IMAGinE Awards celebrate the achievements and extraordinary diversity of the NSW and ACT museum and gallery sector and those who work within it, both paid and volunteer. Now in their third year, the IMAGinE Awards have attracted over 120 nominations from the NSW and ACT sector. Each year the presentation event has attracted over 100 guests, who in turn represent over 60 organisations from across NSW and ACT organisations. The 2010 IMAGinE Awards night will be held at the Circular Quay Terrace, Museum of Contemporary Art on Friday 22 October. Guidelines and application details online: http://mgnsw.org.au/sector_development/2010_imagine_awards/
Closing 5 September
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Rotary Charity Art Show
The West Queanbeyan Rotary Club and Queanbeyan Art Society invite entries to the annual Rotary Charity Art Show. The exhibition is open to all artists, working in any medium. Submitted artworks must have been produced within the past two years and be available for exhibition and sale from 18-26 September in Canberra. It is expected that 400-500 works will be on display at the City Walk site. Guidelines and application details online: www.qarts.com.au/entry.php
Closing 10 September
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Rolf Boldrewood Literary Awards
The Rolf Boldrewood Literary Awards honour Rolf Boldrewood, the pen name of Thomas Browne, who during his time as a police magistrate in Dubbo wrote Robbery Under Arms, one of the first major Australian novels. The competition aims to foster the writing of prose and poetry with an Australian content. The competition will be judged to select, in the opinion of the judges, the best entries in the following two categories: prose (fiction or family history memoir to a maximum of 3,000 words, on an Australian theme) and poetry (any form or style to a maximum of 80 lines, on an Australian theme). Guidelines and application details online at www.mrl.nsw.gov.au/default.asp?page=VTHAIA
Closing 17 September
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Goulburn Workers Club Annual Art Prize
Presented by the Goulburn and District Art Society and the Goulburn Workers Club, the Goulburn Workers Club Annual Art Prize offers a $1,000 acquisitive First Prize across all categories and non-acquisitive prizes worth $150-$500 in individual categories. Submitted works will be exhibited from 8-10 October at the Goulburn Workers Club Auditorium, 236 Auburn St, Goulburn, with the official opening and announcement of winners taking place from 6.30pm on Thursday 7 October. For further information or entry forms please contact Alan (02 4844 2332), Maxeene (02 4821 5875) or Helen (02 4829 2300).
Closing 24 September
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The Nature Conservancy Australia Nature Writing Prize
The Nature Conservancy is the world’s largest conservation organisation, operating in over 32 countries, including Australia. The inaugural Nature Conservancy Australia Nature Writing Prize seeks to promote and celebrate the art of nature writing in Australia as well as encourage a greater appreciation of Australia’s magnificent landscapes. All entries will be independently judged by literary journalist, Sally Blakeney and renowned Australian poet, Mark Tredinnick. The successful entry will receive a prize of $5,000 and the work will be published in Indigo journal in early 2011. This biennial prize will be offered again in 2012. For an entry form and terms and conditions please email australia@tnc.org
Closing 30 September
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Port Stephens Examiner Literature Award
The Port Stephens Examiner Literature Award is on again, with $1,000 in prize money on offer. Short stories of up to 2,000 words on any topic are invited. The entry fee is a $5 cheque made out to TACE. Standard competition conditions apply and no entry form is required. Stories should be typed and double spaced, and accompanied by a cover sheet providing the story title and author's contact details. The postal address for entries is: Literature Awards, PO Box 105, Tanilba Bay NSW 2319. For further information please contact Geoff Walker: Tel 02 4982 4095, Email tace@tilligerry.com
Closing 30 September
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Robe Southern Ocean Art Prize
The Robe Southern Ocean Art Prize is an open art prize attracting artists and audiences of all ages and abilities from around Australia. All participating artists have the chance to compete for significant cash prizes in their chosen fields and also present new works for sale and exhibition. Last year’s event saw a record number of entries and the organiser’s are encouraging artists to get inspired and enter early to avoid disappointment as space is limited. The Robe Southern Ocean Art Prize is offering $4,000 in cash prizes for the non-acquisitive awards across the following categories: 2-Dimensional, 3-Dimensional, Creative Photography, Limestone Coast Artist Award, People’s Choice, Youth Art Encouragement Award and Children’s Art. Guidelines and application details online: www.southernoceanartprize.com.au/RobeSOAP/Home.html
Closing 1 October
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Available to Tour
National Portrait Gallery Exhibition | Sages
Sages is an exhibition of four large portraits of women by senior Sydney artist, Jenny Sages, accompanied by drawings that the artist made in preparation for the works. Sages once worked as a fashion illustrator, and drawing her ideas is as natural to her as speaking. Her works reflect the time she has spent in the bush, her compulsive reading, a number of fateful meetings, and her reflection on her own Russian background. Subjects of the portraits, executed in the unusual and challenging medium of encaustic, are Emily Kngwarrey, Helen Garner, Irina Baronova and the artist herself. The National Portrait Gallery is producing a short film about the artist, as well as a compact illustrated publication with an essay by the curator, Dr Sarah Engledow. The exhibition will be available to tour from February 2011. For further information please contact Emma Mahanay, National Exhibitions: Tel 02 6270 7068, Email emma.mahanay@npg.gov.au
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What's On
A Day in the Death of Joe Egg
3 August, Dubbo
5 August, Tamworth
7 August, Taree
11 - 14 August, Queanbeyan
24 - 26 August, Coffs Harbour
27 - 28 August, Lismore
A Day in the Death of Joe Egg is a theatrical portrait of a young couple, Brian and Shelia, struggling to sustain an emotional connection whilst raising their only child, a small girl with cerebral palsy. Presented by Critical Stages, this modern classic will tour regional NSW during August. To complement the tour Accessible Arts has compiled a Performing Arts Venues Access Pack containing information about access, staff training in disability awareness, marketing to the disability sector, appropriate signage and legislative compliance. To download the Access Pack visit www.aarts.net.au/audience-development/. For performance details visit www.criticalstages.com.au
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This month at Byron Community Centre
4 August, Gyuto Monks of Tibet: Heart Resonance Tickets are $22.50 from the Community Centre: 02 6685 6807
6 August, Bret Easton Ellis Meet the bestselling author of Less Than Zero, American Psycho and Imperial Bedrooms. Tickets are $30 from the Byron Bay Writers Festival: 02 6685 6262
7 August, Kathy Lette Meet the author of titles such as Mad Cows and Dead Sexy. Tickets are $30 from the Byron Bay Writers Festival: 02 6685 6262
13 and 14 August, Engine A highly charged theatrical event created by NORPA. Tickets are $20-30 from the Community Centre: 02 6685 6807. At Byron Community Centre, Jonson St, Byron Bay. Please note the Centre provides wheelchair access.
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Art and Design Regional Exhibition
5 - 20 August, Tamworth
Tamworth is celebrating the reuse and recycling of waste in communities through art, sculpture and graphic design. This year primary schools were invited to submit artworks that address the theme 'fantastic bags – not plastic bags'. Students made and decorated reusable bags from recycled/re-used materials. secondary school and open categories included Art, Functional Art and Textiles & Wearable Art. These spectacular designs can be viewed at Tamworth Regional Council, Ray Walsh House, 437 Peel St, Tamworth until 20 August. For further information please contact Melinda Heckrotte: Tel 02 6767 5546, Email m.heckrotte@tamworth.nsw.gov.au
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Griffith Regional Art Gallery | Artexpress
5 August - 5 September, Griffith
Artexpress is a cutting-edge series of contemporary exhibitions of outstanding artworks created by NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) Visual Arts students from both metropolitan and regional New South Wales. It includes a broad range of approaches, and expressive forms, including ceramics, collection of works, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, video and digital media. Artexpress is toured by the Art Gallery of NSW and the Board of Studies NSW. At Griffith Regional Art Gallery, 167 Banna Ave, Griffith. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 6962 5991, Email gallery@griffith.nsw.gov.au
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The Rhythm Hunters
6 August, Bangalow
The Rhythm Hunters are a young, upcoming force in
world music specializing in dramatic physical drumming performances. Indigenous Islamic music from Indonesia, didgeridoo, western horns and modern textures form the platform for one of the most exciting music groups in Australia. The Rhythm Hunters will perform at the Bangalow A & I Hall, Station Street, Bangalow on Friday 6 August. Tickets are $22 by presale or $27 at the door and are available from Mullum Books, Barebones Bangalow and All Music & Vision Byron, or online at www.kupromotions.oztix.com.au. Doors open 7pm for an 8pm show. For further information please contact Ku Promotions: Tel 02 6619 0494
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This month at BDAS Gallery
7 - 8 August, Mt Eymard Prize An exhibition of works submitted for the Mt Eymard Prize for artists over 55 years of age. Official opening at 3pm, Friday 6 August.
11 - 17 August, Inspirations and More An Exhibition of work by G Macpherson, A Lingard, D Jones, P Sanger and C Adams. Meet the artists at the official opening at 2pm, Saturday 14 August.
18 - 31 August, Diversity: A Passion for the Past The annual exhibition and sale of work by the Southern Highlands Textile and Fibre Group. Official opening and fashion parade at 1pm, Saturday 21 August. At Bowral and District Art Society Gallery, 1 Short Street, Bowral. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 4861 4093
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Lithgow: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
12 August - 5 September, Lithgow
Perhaps one of the most enjoyable experiences of photography is discovering an abundance of perspectives through the eyes of another human being. Some are drawn to the good, some focus on the bad and others will treasure something ugly. Come and share the first major photographic exhibition of PCYC Lithgow Photographic Group as they present Lithgow: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. This new group has been archiving aspects of the human, built and natural environments of the Central Tablelands. Join the photographers for the opening of this exhibition which celebrates the variety, character and beauty of Lithgow and surrounds. The exhibition will run from 12 August until 5 September, with the official opening at 2-4pm, Sunday 15 August at Eskbank House and Museum, Cnr Inch and Bennett Sts, Lithgow. For further information please contact Wendy Anne Hawkes: Tel 0400 360 355, Email wendyannehawkes@hotmail.com
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The Progeny Project: Provocation
13 August, Orange
The Progeny Project is a unique cross-artform event spread across three stages, whereby Orange Regional Conservatorium (ORC) musicians will perform several works live in front of four renowned regional artists – Tim Winters, Tonya Graham, Bill Tink and Heather Vallance – who will capture the musical works in art form. Guests attending Stage 1 Progeny: Provocation on Friday 13 August will get a sneak peak into the often private process of artists capturing their first ideas live at the ORC. Progeny 2 (Process) on 10 September is the unveiling of the final artwork arising from the Stage 1 performance. Progeny 3 (Reflection) on 25 September involves a semi-spontaneous musical response to the final works of art by our original performing musicians. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 concession, $10 for children under 12 and $65 for a family of four for the series. At Orange Regional Conservatorium, 73A Hill St, Orange. For bookings and further information please phone 02 6361 7974 or visit www.orangecon.org.au
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Mr Percival | Out of the Loop
13 August, Mullumbimby
Darren Percival has achieved an outstanding reputation in Australia as an artist, musician, vocal coach and jazz singer. With over twenty years of professional experience he has worked as an entertainer, recording artist, singing teacher and innovator with resounding results. A childhood spent in Mexico inspired the canvas for his ‘spontaneous vocalization’, and recording monthly cassette tapes for family and friends back home in Australia propelled his fascination with recording the human voice and being able to play it back. After an inspiring trip to New York City in 2004 to study with his mentor Bobby McFerrin, Darren returned to begin performances of his spontaneous vocal creations as Mr. Percival with the live show Out Of the Loop. He will perform the show on Friday 13 August at the Mullum Civic Hall, Station St, Mullumbimby. Tickets are $12-$17 by presale from Barebones Bangalow, Mullum Books, All Music & Vision and online at www.kupromotions.oztix.com.au, or $15-$22 at the door. Doors open at 7pm for an 8pm show.
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Hunter Knit-In 2010
13 August, Booragul
Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery, in partnership with Wrap With Love Inc, is proud to host the annual Hunter Knit-In on Friday 13 August 2010. Knitters from far and wide will gather at the gallery between 8.30am and 4pm to knit hundreds of squares for cosy wraps to be distributed all over the globe by volunteer organisation Wrap With Love Inc. The Knit-In is a great opportunity to join other generous local volunteers and contribute a gift that brings warmth to both the maker and the recipient. You can also participate by knitting squares at home and dropping them into the gallery any time. The pattern is available from the gallery or online at www.lakemac.com.au. Register your interest in attending the Hunter Knit-In 2010 by phoning 02 4965 8260 or emailing the gallery at artgallery@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
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This month at Tweed River Art Gallery
13 August - 26 September, Murwillumbah
The Promised Land: The Art of Lawrence Daws
A Caloundra Regional Gallery travelling exhibition featuring paintings and works on paper that celebrates the life and career of Australian painter, Lawrence Daws.
The Industrialists Showcasing over 100 works on paper created by nine artists of the region during their weekly get-togethers where they share a meal, talk art and make collages.
Peter Schardin: Catching Thoughts Under The Sky A display of etchings by regional printmaker Peter Schardin, inspired by landscape and nature. At Tweed River Art Gallery, 2 Mistral Rd, Murwillumbah. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 6670 2790
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Gloucester Gallery | Careful you might break something
Until 14 August, Gloucester
Leanne Barrett's sculptural work is a series of symbols for the collective sadness and unease that hangs over her community from mining and exploration. These symbols are being combined with the clay feet casts from Bridget Nicholson's 'touch this earth lightly' project, which likewise is concerned with the manner in which we treat the environment. Bringing these elements together, Stuart St Hill performed a lament on trumpet live at the opening and this recording now works as part of the installation. At Gloucester Gallery, Denison St, Gloucester. For further information please phone 0428 508 704 or visit www.touchthisearthlightly.com
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Deep Blue | The Dream
14 August, Wagga Wagga
Deep Blue looks like an orchestra, acts like a band and feels like a live movie – and no matter what your taste in music, you're going to love their new show, The Dream. The Dream takes you on a journey, following the story of a young musician's dream and exploring the fine line between dreams, nightmares and reality. Combining film music with classical, rock and electronics, Deep Blue offers a visual and aural experience that is fun and relaxed from the minute you arrive. No wonder this show won the APACA Peoples Choice Award last year! Deep Blue will perform The Dream at 7pm, Saturday 14 August at the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way, Wagga Wagga. Tickets are available online at www.civictheatre.com.au
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Oz Opera| La Traviata
21 August, Grafton
Pro Musica Grafton is delighted to announce that Oz Opera's production of Verdi's La Traviata will be performed in Grafton on Saturday 21 August at 8pm at the Grafton Sports and Entertainment Centre, Powell St, Grafton. La Traviata epitomises what the world loves about Italian opera: an enthralling story, full of fascinating characters who sing devastatingly romantic music. This new production directed by Rachel McDonald promises to bring Verdi's unforgettable music to the stage with an elegant and searching new look at opera's favourite working girl. This spectacular production, complete with lavish costumes and set, is performed in English with a chamber orchestra. Tickets are $40-$80 and are available from Buckley’s Grafton Music, Prince St, Grafton: Tel 02 6642 4710
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This month at Barratt Galleries
Until 25 August, Alstonville
Louise Irving: A Paper Sword Seven pairs of prints, begun in Scotland and completed at home, representing parts of the body which have two halves.
Cedar Henderson: Following the Stories Home Henderson's work is fuelled by a desire to map the histories and narratives that imbue his cultural heritage.
Trading Card Project A showing from the Trading Card Project which involves artists from around the world producing artist trading cards for exchange and exhibition. At Barratt Galleries, 5 Bugden Ave, Alstonville. For further information please contact Barratt: Tel 02 6628 0297
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Musica Viva | Dame Nellie Melba Tribute
22 August, Armidale
Louise Page recreates all the glamour, fame and
notoriety of Australia's first international diva in this beguiling tribute to Dame Nellie Melba. This costumed show has captured the public's imagination from a historical, theatrical and musical point of view, as Dame Nellie reminisces, singing the sublime music that made her an icon. At 3pm, Sunday 22 August at Armidale Town Hall, Rusden Street, Armidale. Tickets are available from Dymocks Armidale on 02 6771 4558. For further information please email Nickie Murcell at nicolevm@aapt.net.au
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This month at Goulburn Regional Art Gallery
25 August - 2 October, Goulburn
McLean Edwards: Bad Habits “Many art lovers will recognise McLean Edward’s unique personal style. His paintings are populated with a cast of characters that seem cartoon-like in their effortless execution. But Edwards is an artist of the old school, where craft counts as much as content.” — Andrew Frost, Metro Art, June 2010.
A.F. Fulgence: Landscapes & Hunting Dogs The artist will hold a masterclass at the Gallery from 1-4pm on Saturday 11 September. The cost of the class is $50 and bookings are essential through the Gallery. At Goulburn Regional Art Gallery, Goulburn Civic Centre, Cnr Bourke and Church Sts, Goulburn. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 4823 4443
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Sydney Travelling Film Festival
27 - 29 August, Huskisson
South Coast audiences are in for a treat when the Sydney Travelling Film Festival visits Huskisson in late August. Screening at Huskisson Pictures, the festival opens with new Australian film, The Waiting City starring Radha Mitchell and Joel Edgerton. The festival will close with Exit Through The Gift Shop, the funny and engaging documentary from street artist Banksy. This year’s program will showcase some of the most exciting recent releases in world cinema including this year’s Academy Award© winner for Best Foreign Film, Argentina’s The Secret In Their Eyes, the beautiful Italian melodrama I Am Love starring Tilda Swinton and the astounding documentary The Most Dangerous Man In America. For the full program of events please visit http://sff.org.au/cms/default.asp?contentID=75
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This month at NERAM
27 August - 17 October, Armidale
Sevil and Sons Est. 1972 Stencil art, drawing, installation and found object arrangements by father and sons based in the Uralla area.
Dianne Smith: Flowing Tasmanian artist Smith deals with issues of environmental sensitivity, the cycle of growth and decay and the passing of time in oil paintings.
Operation Art An exhibition of artwork by schoolchildren selected from entries across NSW to be hung in children’s wards in hospitals across the state. At New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM), Kentucky St, Armidale. For further information please contact NERAM: Tel 02 6772 5255, Website www.neram.com.au
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Lismore Regional Gallery | Extreme Speed
Until 28 August, Lismore
Extreme Speed by Melbourne Based artist Robyn Cerretti looks to connect specifically with young drivers, but in fact relates to the whole community. Extreme speed is the apparent cause of a motor vehicle accident in which three teenagers died. The roadside memorial erected to commemorate them forms the main component of this exhibition. Works include a large floor sculpture comprised of a pile of artificial flowers sourced from cemetery refuse, reflective works suggestive of automotive metal, and audio installations creating a meditative environment. At Lismore Regional Gallery, 131 Molesworth St, Lismore. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 6622 2209, Email artgallery@lismore.nsw.gov.au
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This month at Grafton Regional Gallery
Until 29 August, Grafton
Karla Dickens: The Black Madonna These richly textured collages by leading Aboriginal artist Karla Dickens are a personal adaption of the icon of The Madonna and Child reflecting Karla’s life as a mother and Aboriginal woman of mixed Wiradjuri and Irish descent.
Susanne Fraser: Spirited Horses Fraser explores in clay various aspects of the human relationship with horses.
Dave Funnell: The Horse Racing Suitcase Funnell's interactive horse racing suitcase allows viewers to experience racing a horse without actually having to ride one!
The Horse in the Collection An exhibition celebrating the majestic horse featured in works of art held in Grafton Regional Gallery’s Collection. Open 10am to 4pm Tuesday–Sunday at Grafton Regional Gallery, 158 Fitzroy St, Grafton. For further information please contact Public Programs Officer, Rose Marin: Tel 02 6642 3177
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Cudgegong Gallery | Anyone For Tea
Until 30 August, Gulgong
Anyone for Tea A collective exhibition showcasing individual styles and the skill of making a teapot, both functional and non-functional. Exhibiting artists include Susan Bridgford, Sue Foldhazy, Marianne Johnson, Wil Hasaart and Rosalie Swords.
The Hampton Group An exhibition of clay works from a group of ceramic artists in Hampton, including Bill Samuels, Michael Conolan, Lise Edwards and Clara Hali. At Cudgegong Gallery, 102 Herbert St, Gulgong. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 6374 1630, Website www.cudgegonggallery.com.au
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Anne Atkinson | The Nude
3 - 29 September, Coffs Harbour
Anne Atkinson is pleased to present her second solo exhibition, The Nude, at the Jetty Theatre Gallery in Coffs Harbour from 3-29 September. For many year, Anne has been drawn to the human form with all its power and beauty. In this collection, she has created sensitive and challenging compositions where symbolism co-exists with figurative passages and reality rubs shoulders with memories, dreams and subjective experience. From this rich palette Anne has developed a language of marks that speak with emotion, awe, reverence and respect. Join Anne for drinks at the official opening of the exhibition from 6-8pm Friday 3 September at the Jetty Theatre Gallery, 337 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour. The Gallery is accessible by wheelchair. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 6652 8088
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Nighttime Statewide: Everyday Hero
4 September, Orange
Nighttime Statewide: Everyday Hero is an evening of short performance, participatory live work and video challenging and subverting the idea of the hero in our midst. Some such stereotypes include stay-at-home mums, unconventional fathers and household name child-stars. The tragic circumstance of the miner and worker in Australian history is also explored, as are issues of race and the construction of Australian identities. This collaborative project between Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Sydney's Performance Space is touring to regional galleries between July and October. Free performances of Nighttime Statewide will take place on 4 September at Orange Regional Gallery, Byng and Peisley Sts, Orange (Tel 02 6393 8136) and on 16 October at Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery, 126-138 Main Rd, Speers Point (Tel 02 4291 0333). For further information please www.performancespace.com.au
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Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery | Outback Open Art Prize
Until 5 September, Broken Hill
The Outback Open Art Prize has been a highlight of the cultural calendar in Broken Hill for many years. In 2010 the prize was designated an 'open' prize with a view to broadening the participation from across the spectrum of arts practice. This year the acquisitive first prize ($15,000) was awarded to Brian Martin for his large charcoal drawing Methexical Scar Tree #1. The non-acquisitive second prize ($2,500) was awarded to Dianne Longley for her print Fantastic Garden Primordial. The non-acquisitive encouragement award ($800) went to Janine MacIntosh for the mixed media work Middle of Nowhere. The Outback Open Art Prize exhibition will continue until 5 September at the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery, 404-408 Argent St, Broken Hill. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 8080 3440
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Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre | Robert McFarlane
Until 5 September, Muswellbrook
Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre is delighted to present a significant survey exhibition by acclaimed photographer, writer and critic Robert McFarlane. McFarlane’s forty plus years of photographic practice place him as one of Australia’s most significant photographic artists. This is the first comprehensive survey of his work and also launches a significant re-focus on Australian photography that Manly Art Gallery and Museum will present from 2009-2011. The exhibition features over 80 framed works exhibited alongside a selection of McFarlane's critical writings and publications, as well as diaries, notebooks and catalogues. At Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre, Cnr Bridge and Market Sts, Muswellbrook. For further information please contact Brad Franks, Arts Centre Manager: Tel 02 6549 3768, Email brad.franks@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
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