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HighlightsByron Bay International Film Festival
5 - 13 March, Byron Bay Over 800 entries from 57 countries were submitted to the 2010 Byron Bay International Film Festival and from this the organisers have selected an exciting group of Australian and world premieres — including documentaries, feature films, animations, experimental and environmental films, short films, surf films and music videos — to showcase in March. This popular annual event celebrates the spirit of Byron Bay through the universal medium of film with themes focused around Byron’s worldwide reputation as a centre for creativity, style, eco-friendly living and a vibrant multicultural sense of community. The venue is the Byron Community Centre, Jonson Street, Byron Bay. For further information please contact info@bbff.com.au or visit the festival website at www.bbff.com.au AGOG! Dungog Flickerfest
13 March, Dungog The best of Flickerfest 2010 — the international short film festival held in Bondi every January — is touring the nation and the Hunter region will host a day-long feast of the best of the festival in Dungog at an event titled AGOG! A Feast of Foreign Films on Saturday 13 March. Showing at the historic Dungog Cinema, four sessions of short films will be presented during the day: the best shorts from past Oscars nominees, the best international short films, the best shorts with a musical bent, and the best Australian shorts. Tickets may be purchased from the Dungog Cinema, 6 Brown St, Dungog and are also available, together with the program of screenings, from the website www.agog.net.au Opera in the Paddock
20 March, 'Mimosa' via Delungra With its wonderful Australian bush setting and superb natural acoustics, the family property 'Mimosa' creates the perfect ambience for Opera in the Paddock. Experience the magic of this unique event under the stars with a night to remember. A wonderful selection of music form opera, operetta and musical will be presented by our top artists — always a creative and interesting program with something for everybody. The setting, the weather, the enthusiastic crowd and most importantly the music, make this a premier cultural event for north west NSW. For further information and ticketing details please visit the website www.operainthepaddock.com.au Harmony Day 2010
21 March, National Celebrated annually on 21 March, Harmony Day supports the cohesive nature of Australian society and promotes the benefits of our cultural diversity. 'Everyone belongs' is the continuing message of the day, reflecting community participation, inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for all Australians. A key theme this year is 'express yourself', providing an opportunity for Councils to let residents know about the diversity in their workforce and communities, and how they manage and promote that diversity. Harmony Day is organised by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. For information about how to get involved and to order free promotional items for your Harmony Day event please visit the website at www.harmony.gov.au/harmony-day 2010 Regional Arts Australia Volunteers Awards
Regional Arts Australia's Volunteer Awards recognise and reward regionally-based artists and cultural volunteers who have made a substantial contribution to the arts in regional communities. In 2010 the Awards will be presented in two categories: sustained contribution to the arts and outstanding contribution to the arts. Winners will receive a package valued at over $1,800 including a commissioned artwork by a regional artist, a framed certificate and complimentary registration, travel and accommodation costs for Regional Arts Australia’s national conference Junction 2010 in Launceston. President of Regional Arts Australia, Julie Boyd, encourages regional communities across NSW to nominate for the Awards. She says, "From experience we know that people tend not to recognise their own contributions, and yet volunteers around Australia are the lifeblood of regional arts activities and events”. Selection criteria and nomination forms are available from the Regional Arts Australia website at www.regionalarts.com.au Closing 26 March Regional Arts NSW NewsQuicks for January to March 2010
Regional Arts NSW is pleased to announce six new projects funded in the January to March 2010 quarter of the Quick Response grant program. The grants once again assisted regional artists and cultural workers to develop invaluable skills for their work in regional communities through engagement in professional development opportunities. Artforms represented this quarter included puppetry, poetry, dance, music and arts in health programs across the regions of the North West, Mid North Coast, Northern Rivers and Southern Tablelands. A full list of recipients is available online at www.regionalartsnsw.com.au. Quick Response Grants provide assistance for regional NSW artists and arts workers to take advantage of professional development opportunities that present themselves at short notice. Applications for the April to June quarter of the Quicks program will open on 1 April 2010. Further information about the program is available from the the Regional Arts NSW website at www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants/qtg. New logo and website for Murray Arts
Murray Arts, the regional arts development organisation for the Border and North East regions of NSW, launched its brand new logo and website in February. The website at www.murrayarts.org.au provides a central information point for arts and culture right across the region and is packed with features including an online grants database, a feature artists page, information on workshops and projects and access to the Murray Arts online newsletter. Murray Arts works directly with individuals, artists, communities and six local governments — AlburyCity, Greater Hume, Corowa in New South Wales and the City of Wodonga, Indigo and Towong in Victoria — to support arts and cultural community development. For further information about Murray Arts and its services please contact the Office on 02 6021 5034. Other NewsAustralians actively participate in the arts
Over 16 million Australians are actively participating in the arts, according to new research released this week by the Australia Council for the Arts. The study reveals that nine out of every ten Australians aged over 15 have made the arts part of their lives in the past year with four in ten actively creating art of some form. Based on focus groups, stakeholder interviews and 3,000 Australians surveyed, this landmark research will help the arts sector understand the attitudes and values of their audiences and identify new ways to build attendance and participation. The study also revealed that Australians hold positive attitudes towards the arts, widely believing that the arts should be an important part of every Australian’s education. More than bums on seats: Australian participation in the arts can be downloaded from the Australia Council website at www.australiacouncil.gov.au/research Artists rewarded for community leadership
The Australia Council for the Arts has commended the achievements of three arts-workers for their contribution to social and community cohesion, with the presentation of the prestigious Ros Bower and Kirk Robson Awards on 11 February in Melbourne. The lifetime achievement Ros Bower Award of $50,000 went to Victorian Maria Filippow, while the $10,000 Kirk Robson Awards for young leadership went to community artists Jade Lillie and Bronwyn Purvis. Regional Arts NSW congratulates the winners and is especially pleased to see the work of Bronwyn Purvis recognised. Bronwyn is an award-winning filmmaker and theatre director who partners with communities and participants experiencing social marginalisation. Most recently she has worked with regional communities in NSW and Tasmania. For further information about the Ros Bower and Kirk Robson Awards please visit the Australia Council website at www.australiacouncil.gov.au Large sculpture gifted to Yeoval
A major international sculpture has found a new home in the Central West town of Yeoval via the federal government’s Cultural Gifts Program. The six metre high abstract bronze sculpture of the face and shoulders of the great English sculptor Henry Moore now resides in its new home in Yeoval’s Banjo Paterson Bush Park. Created by sculptor Marin Cherina in 1989, it was cast in Taiwan and shown in Japan, Washington, Sydney and the Hunter Valley before coming to its final home in Yeoval. The well known Waterhouse family donated the sculpture, valued at many tens of thousands of dollars, to the Yeoval community via the Australian Taxation Office’s Cultural Gifts Program. For information about the Program please visit the website www.arts.gov.au/tax_incentives/cgp New ResourcesCommunity Grant Guru
GrantReady has developed the Community Grant Guru website which provides easy search and browse functions for non-profit organisations to find suitable grants to enhance their projects. Grants and funding programs for community based and not-for-profit organisations are free to search. The Program
The Program is a nationwide online 'what’s on' guide, giving you the latest information on events, performances, theatre shows, exhibitions, festivals, gigs and lots more. You can set up a profile and meet people who enjoy the same creative and cultural things you do; become a fan of places and organisations; set up your own unique groups and networks; and — as an arts organisation, venue, events producer, promoter or artist — build your own community and grow your audiences. Assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, The Program is 100% free. Start by creating your profile now on www.theprogram.com.au Australian Short Films Collection
Newtown Flicks has produced a unique DVD collection of Australian short films ideal for community screenings, social groups, film clubs and charity fundraisers. The collection includes 13 films ranging in length from 4 to 22 minutes, providing a total of two-and-a-half hours of diverse drama, comedy and animation content. Priced from $60 per screening for legitimate not-for-profit groups and volunteer run cinemas, exhibitors also receive promotional materials to adapt and print for local screenings. Importantly, 20% of all revenue is returned directly to the filmmakers who have supplied the content, meaning your local community screening helps support the production of independent Australian films. For further information please visit the Newtown Flicks website at www.newtownflicks.com.au Seminars, Workshops + TrainingM&G NSW | Access to funding workshop
12 March, Sydney Successfully obtaining funds for museums and galleries requires knowledge and creativity. Museums & Galleries NSW presents Show me the money! Access to funding, an invaluable workshop which delivers the skills and specialist knowledge to make accessing funds a reality. This is a full day workshop offering delegates information, hard copy resources and practical training in how to write a winning grant application. Join speakers from local and state organisations as they offer invaluable insight into funding programs and funding bodies across the cultural sector. For workshop program and registration information please visit the M&G NSW website at www.mgnsw.org.au The ART in pARTnership
19 - 20 March, Belconnen, ACT Belconnen Arts Centre in partnership with the Australia Council for the Arts is presenting an exhibition titled KP11, Producing Communities. Alongside the exhibition a two-day public Symposium — The ART in pARTnership — will explore, with practical examples, how the many community and government sectors can work with the arts to bring about positive change. Key guest presenters include representatives from Regional Arts Australia, the Australia Council for the Arts, Beyond Empathy based in NSW and Victorian based Arts Access Victoria and Somebody’s Daughter Theatre. The two-day Symposium will include presentations, performances, discussion groups and workshops. From Friday 19 to Saturday 20 March, at Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen, ACT. To register please contact the Arts Centre: Tel 02 6173 3300, Website www.belconnenartscentre.com.au M&G NSW | Black is Back
26 March, Sydney Across drought-stricken NSW artist collectives and cultural centre plans are blooming, yet in Sydney exhibitions of NSW Aboriginal culture often take a backseat to those from other parts of the country. How can there be greater representation of NSW Aboriginal arts, culture and history here and across the state? Is there a place for yet another cultural institution devoted to the historical artefacts and contemporary artistic interpretations of Aboriginal people of NSW? Speakers at this M&G NSW seminar will examine how the gathering of Aboriginal cultural material in one domain would be a powerful statement challenging many of the paradigms and perceptions about Aboriginal life and culture in NSW. From 2-5pm on Friday 26 March at the Museum of Sydney, Cnr Phillip and Bridge Sts, Sydney. Register online at www.mgnsw.org.au or contact Zoe Johnson: Tel 02 9339 9914 Advanced Indigenous Musician Development Workshop
26 - 29 March, Sydney Whichway and MusicNSW are proud to announce the 2010 Advanced Indigenous Musician Development Workshop. Held over an extended weekend from 26-29 March at the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence (NCIE) in Redfern, the workshop invites artists across all genres to register their interest. Sessions will involve practical workshops, performance masterclasses, interactive discussions and demonstrations from industry professionals and established musicians. Participation in the workshops is free and artists who have participated in the Whichway Introductory Workshops are encouraged to apply. To register your interest please contact Whichway Project Manager, Frank Trotman-Golden: Tel 02 9281 1600, Email frank@musicnsw.com QUT | Creative3
14 - 16 April, Brisbane Creative3 will empower individuals and organisations alike to harness the power of three — creativity, investment and enterprise — to build a successful creative business, through practical learnings and applications. This new generation event will place particular emphasis on the areas of film and television, new media, design and music. Creative3 will bring together some of our brightest talent, industry practitioners and creative enterprise leaders to share their ideas and offerings, form partnerships, network, and do business. The three-day program agenda will include a blend of keynote presentations, investment pitching sessions, business development workshops and cross-media networking. For registration details and a full program of events please visit the Creative3 website at www.creative3.com.au AbaF | Artist business workshop
15 April, Wagga Wagga On Thursday 15 April the Australia Business Arts Foundation (AbaF) will conduct an artist business workshop in Wagga Wagga. This practical workshop includes presentations by industry experts, leading visual artists, gallery professionals and arts managers. It covers topics such as business basics, copyright, risk management, public and commercial galleries, documenting artwork, building a client base, marketing and media relations. From 9.30-4.30pm at the E3 Gallery, Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Cnr Baylis and Morrow Sts, Wagga Wagga. To reserve your place please contact Jennifer Innes, Coordinator Professional Development, AbaF: Tel 03 9616 0314, Email jennifer.innes@abaf.org.au ICOMOS | Outback & Beyond
22 - 25 April, Broken Hill Australia's International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) is pleased to announce that its 2010 annual conference 'Outback & Beyond' — on the future of historic towns, industrial heritage and pastoralism — will be held in Broken Hill. The conference will consist of three days of presentations and specially designed excursions to cover three key themes: management of historic towns, industrial heritage, and remote pastoralism. The conference will provide participants with a unique Australian outback experience, rare access to special heritage places and true country hospitality. Full program and registration details together with travel and accommodation information are available online at www.aicomos.com/2010-outback-and-beyond Carcoar Art Experience
24 - 26 April, Carcoar Australian abstract artist Peter Griffen will present a three-day workshop at Carcoar in NSW's central west over the ANZAC Day long weekend. This is Peter's third workshop at Carcoar by popular demand. Participants in the workshops work individually in their own time and are encouraged to experiment with various techniques including impasto, glazing, washes, collage, splashing, scraping and more. The cost of the workshop is $350 which covers tuition as well as gourmet lunches and morning teas. Bookings are essential. To reserve your place please contact Janey and Andrew Baulch: Tel 02 6367 3290, Email carcoar.art@optusnet.com.au OpportunitiesYPAA Incubator Program | Expressions of interest
The Incubator Program is a new Young People and the Arts Australia (YPAA) initiative to provide dedicated support for emerging and established arts organisations that focus on creating work for and with children and young people. It aims to facilitate a formal relationship between YPAA and Australian arts organisations currently undergoing a period of growth or transition. The partnership allows YPAA to assist individuals within chosen organisations to develop skills in strategic planning, advocacy, inter-organisational relationships, marketing, touring, networking and professional development. The partnership will run from April to November 2010. For an expression of interest form please contact Imogene Shields,
Communications Officer, YPAA: Tel 07 3254 0553, Email info@ypaa.net Closing 12 March Facetnate! | Call for entries
The Sydney Japan Foundation is now accepting entries for facetnate! 2010. Australia-based emerging artists and curators can submit proposals for projects that would have a strong Japanese influence, to be put on as a solo or group exhibition in the second half of the year with a grant of $3,000. With the winner receiving return flights to Tokyo, the program aims to provide a platform for local artists to contribute to the dialogue between Australia and Japan through artistic expression. Guidelines and application details online: www.jpf.org.au Closing 19 March Australian Refugee Film Festival | Call for entries
Entries are now open for the Australian Refugee Film Festival 2010. This year's festival will screen during Refugee Week 2010 from 20-26 June. Major screenings will take place in Sydney however the festival will also screen in capital cities around Australia. Films must be 10 minutes or less in duration and shouls focus on the refugee experience either in an Australian or global context. Guidelines and application details online: www.australianrefugeefilmfestival.org Closing 31 March Splendid | Call for artists
Splendid is seeking fearless young and emerging artists for two weeks of bending artforms and collaboration to create new works for the 2011 Splendour in the Grass Festival. Splendid is open to artists under 30 years old or in the first 5 years of their practice who work in visual arts, theatre, dance, design, installation, architecture, digital media, sound, text, community arts and other creative pursuits. The program includes a residential Arts Lab, mentorship and opportunities to promote your work to major festival audiences in Australia and internationally. The Lab will run from 29 July to 13 August 2010 in Lismore and will be facilitated by leading local and international artists and provocateurs, guided by a curatorium and supported by specialised production personnel. Guidelines and application details online: www.splendid.org.au Closing 6 April Student Art | Call for entries
Student Art (StArt) invites all student artists currently enrolled in art and design courses across Australia to submit new work in all 2-D printable forms. You’ll be in the running to win a $200 Co-op Bookshop voucher, have your work published as a greeting card, exhibited online and at participating venues as well as other great prizes to be announced. StArt is a not-for-profit University Co-operative Bookshop initiative that provides a creative forum for art and design students Australia wide. StArt aims to assist in the professional development of students who will soon be entering the workforce as young artists and designers. Guidelines and application details online: www.studentart.com.au Closing 30 April Queer Fruits Film Festival | Call for entries
Based in Lismore, the Queer Fruits Film Festival was established to provide a regional screen culture event that enables the GLBTIQ communities and wider community to participate in the celebration and innovation of international queer filmmaking culture. The 2010 festival welcomes innovative, entertaining, intelligent and celebratory films of all lengths provided they have been completed within the past three years — films which uplift and inspire, and films which explore the serious realities and issues that confront GLBTIQ communities. A distinguished festival jury will again independently judge the films and select winners in all categories, with two special prizes: the Local Filmmaker Incentive (open to queer filmmakers who are Northern Rivers' residents) and the Jury Prize. The 2010 Queer Fruits Film Festival will take place from 29-30 December in Lismore. Guidelines and application details online: www.queerfruitsfilmfestival.org Early bird entries closing 30 April Making Music Being Well | Call for registrations
17 - 23 May, National Making Music Being Well is a joint initiative between the Australian Music Therapy Association and Music Play for Life. The Making Music Being Well phenomenon celebrates the links between active music making and wellbeing. Everyone is welcome to register — musicians, teachers, music therapists, community musicians, performers, health workers, community workers and students. Just sign up and plan an event! Making Music Being Well will be celebrated from 17-23 May 2010. Start planning now and join with thousands of other music makers all over Australia. Register online at www.makingmusicbeingwell.org.au before 30 April to receive your promotions pack of brochures, posters and stickers. Vibe Alive | Call for registrations
19 - 20 May, Moree Vibe Alive is a two-day touring festival for young Australians who like to dance, break, rap, sing, paint and play sport. Vibe Alive is a chance for young people to express themselves and show their school, their family and their community what they're good at. As part of a team, you'll have the opportunity to compete in a whole bunch of challenges and win cool prizes. You will also find out about awesome career choices, develop literacy and numeracy skills, meet some deadly celebrities and role models, and learn important things about your health. Vibe Alive is about celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and is for young people of all backgrounds. Vibe Alive will visit Moree in NSW on 19-20 May and is a free event. Places fill quickly so register online now at www.vibealive.com.au Tamworth Textile Triennial | Expressions of interest
Expressions of interest are invited for the first
Tamworth Textile Triennial, to be held in September 2011. The Triennial will build on the tradition of the Tamworth Fibre Textile Biennials, showcasing the work of contemporary textile artists. There are few events in Australia that can demonstrate such a strong tradition of promoting and sustaining the unique cultural heritage associated with both the history and technology of textile practice. The first Tamworth Textile Triennial will provide a forum to explore current issues and trends in textile practice in Australia. For further information and to download an entry form, please visit the Tamworth Regional Gallery website at www.tamworthregionalgallery.com.au Closing 30 July NSW Empty Spaces | Call for stories
Shopfront is currently working with Arts NSW, Renew Newcastle, Planning NSW and the CAMRA cultural mapping Project to develop the ‘NSW Empty Spaces’ website and toolkit. Based on the success of Renew Newcastle (http://renewnewcastle.org/) and Meanwhile UK (http://www.meanwhile.org.uk/), the project aims to support the use of vacant, disused or soon-to-be-redeveloped buildings for creative and community purposes. The website will include case studies, templates and information and build a community space to discuss the issues that matter. As part of developing the site, we want to tell stories about how artists and communities have successfully used local empty spaces and places in NSW as ‘pop-up shops’, temporary retail and exhibition workspaces, creative enterprise incubators, places of inclusion, or training and learning spaces. If you know a story, please contact Lisa Andersen: Tel 02 9514 2902, Email lisa.andersen@uts.edu.au Watermarks | Call for artists
Watermarks is an initiative designed to showcase local artists in the Outback Arts region and their creative responses to the effects of recent flooding. The towns of Cobar, Coonamble, Walgett, Lightning Ridge, Brewarrina, Bourke and Warren are expected to take part in Watermarks exhibitions in June 2010, together with smaller surrounding communities if there is enough interest. All artists residing in the Outback Arts region are encouraged to enter their work, be it painting, sculpture, prose or poetry, music, photography or crafts. Interested artists should contact Outback Arts' Regional Arts Development Officer, Jamie-Lea Hodges: Tel 02 6822 2484, Email rado@outbackarts.com.au Skype Outside | Call for calls
Skype has gone and done something. They've persuaded five artists from across the globe to help transform people's personal messages into outdoor art. Each artist has the Skype application on their mobile phone and anyone in the world can call and have their message unleashed into the great outdoors. The results are being filmed and shared online at www.outside.skype.com. All this just to let the world know that Skype is mobile — meaning you're free to escape from your computer and use Skype in the garden, down the beach or during a snowball fight. This very minute messages are being sculpted into trees in Turkey, taken to the streets of Tokyo, turned into contemporary art in the USA, set free in the Australian Outback and reimagined by street performers in Spain. Set your message free at www.skype.com/outside EmploymentArts Northern Rivers | Regional Arts Development Officer
Arts Northern Rivers is seeking an experienced CEO/Regional Arts Development Officer to implement its arts and creative industries development program across the Northern Rivers region of NSW, which covers the Tweed, Byron, Ballina, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Clarence Valley LGAs. The peak body for the arts and cultural sector in the region, Arts Northern Rivers is one of the 13 non-profit Regional Arts Boards in the Regional Arts NSW network. The Officer must have demonstrated experience in arts development and management, and a track record of successful funding submissions. The successful applicant will receive a remuneration package of up to $80,000 including vehicle. A position description and selection criteria are available online at www.artsnorthernrivers.com.au Closing 26 March Country Arts WA | Regional Arts Development Manager
Country Arts WA is an independent not-for-profit organisation with a nationally recognised track record of supporting arts activities in regional WA. The Regional Arts Development Manager position manages a team to deliver both State and Commonwealth devolved funding programs and assist communities to achieve their community cultural development goals. The successful applicant will have a background in arts development and strong management, strategic planning and community engagement skills. Experience working with young people, Aboriginal artists and communities, and working in regional or remote communities is desirable. This position requires significant intrastate travel. Guidelines and application details online: www.countryartswa.asn.au Closing 8 March NFSA | Senior Curator, Indigenous Collections
The National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) aims to build a strong Indigenous profile within the National Collection. We are looking for a Senior Curator to lead the development and promotion of the Indigenous collection and the NFSA’s services to Indigenous communities. A comprehensive understanding of the diversity of Indigenous peoples and cultures in Australia is required, as well as an understanding of the historic and contemporary issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The successful applicant will have professional standing and credibility in Indigenous issues and will take on responsibility for providing high level strategic and operational advice to NFSA management. This position is an Identified Position and Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply. Guidelines and application details online: www.nfsa.gov.au Closing 11 March Sydney University | Museum Collections Officer
Sydney University Museums is comprised of three individual museums: the Nicholson Museum, Macleay Museum and the University Art Gallery. The collections cover natural history, ethnography, historic photographs, science, visual arts and antiquities. Sydney University Museums is currently seeking a proactive and organised Museum Collections Officer to assist in the documentation of Sydney University Museums — specifically, assisting in the planning and execution of database implementation, improvements and documentation standards. Essential for this role will be substantial experience within a museum or art gallery and a background in the administering and training of staff in the use of a museum database. Experience with the planning and execution of data migration as well as the writing of SQL and/or Crystal reports is desirable. Guidelines and application details online: www.usyd.edu.au/positions Closing 12 March Museum of Contemporary Art | Head of Education
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) is experiencing ongoing growth across its learning programs and is looking for a talented individual to lead the education department in the next phase of development. The role is responsible for the vision and strategic direction of the education department, ensuring that the Museum continues to deliver a range of stimulating, engaging and balanced educational programs and events to a wide cross-section of audiences, from children to adults from diverse cultural and geographical backgrounds. The Head of Education leads a creative and productive team of professionals responsible for delivering a range of world-class creative learning programs across the Museum. The position manages the education budget, seeks funding for education and outreach programs and develops effective collaborations and partnerships within and beyond the museum. Guidelines and application details online: www.mca.com.au Closing 22 March HotHouse Theatre | Artistic Director
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and energetic person to lead the artistic aspirations of Australia’s leading regional theatre company. This is a unique opportunity to make your mark on the Australian theatre landscape with a company model that embraces change. With the General Manager and supported by the Artistic Directorate, the Artistic Director will lead the dedicated HotHouse team in Albury Wodonga to develop and implement the company’s artistic vision through its comprehensive programs in commissions and development, production of new Australian work, training, national touring and delivery of quality theatre to regional audiences. Guidelines and application details online: www.hothousetheatre.com.au/employment Closing 22 March Artspace | Gallery Assistant
Artspace in Sydney is a leading international residency and exhibition centre committed to artists’ research and to the development of new ideas and practices in contemporary art and culture. Artspace is currently seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to fill the role of gallery assistant. The gallery assistant is the key front-of-house contact point for all visitors to Artspace and has general administrative responsibilities within the organisation in relation to reception, databases, general administration and point of sale. This new position will function full time over a five-day week from Tuesday to Saturday. For further information please contact Artspace General Manager, Ms Helen Hyatt-Johnston: Tel 02 9356 0504, Email: helenhj@artspace.org.au Closing 22 March Grants, Fellowships + ResidenciesThe Seed | Arts initiatives
Management Workshop Initiative Offers practical strategies for managing a band or performer in the establishment phase of their career. Indigenous Community Music Initiative Through existing and established festivals and events, this partnership with Skinnyfish Music will create paid performance opportunities for community bands in and around their homelands. Art for the Public Grants of up to $5,000 for artists who are undertaking projects delivering visual art to outdoor, or prominent indoor public spaces. Guidelines and application details online: www.thejbseed.com Closing 15 March State Library of Victoria Fellowships
Closing 26 March: Creative Fellowships Open to Australian residents working in any creative discipline. Fellows will be awarded $12,500 for three months, or $25,000 for six months. Dr Joseph Brown AO Fellowship Offers an Australian scholar the opportunity to use the Library's collection for the study of art history. The fellow will be awarded up to $20,000 for six months. Closing 30 April: Georges Mora Foundation Fellowship Offers a practicing Australian artist up to $20,000 to use the Library's collection for six months. Redmond Barry Fellowship Offers Australian and overseas writers the opportunity to research their work of literature at the Library for three to six months. The fellow will be awarded $20,000. Guidelines and application details online: www.slv.vic.gov.au NSW LitLink Program
Funded by Arts NSW, the LitLink Program provides exciting professional development opportunities for writers living outside Sydney. The LitLlink Program uses and extends the resources of Varuna, Australia's national centre for residencies and writing programs. Successful applicants may have valuable time at Varuna to work on their project, consultation time with a member of the Varuna Creative Team (Peter Bishop, Helen Barnes-Bulley and Carol Major), or have their poetry published by Picaro Press. In 2010 the following programs are available exclusively to writers living in regional NSW: NSW LitLink Varuna Residencies (3 places); NSW LitLink Full Manuscript Readings and Consultations (8 places); Byron Bay Writers’ Festival/Varuna LitLink Unpublished Manuscript Awards (3 places); and the Byron Bay Writers’ Festival/Varuna LitLink Picaro Poetry Publication (1 place). Guidelines and application details online: www.varuna.com.au Closing 31 March DEWHA Programs
Closing 31 March: Educational Lending Right Payments Payments available under the ELR scheme are made to eligible Australian creators and publishers whose books are held in educational libraries, such as school, TAFE and university libraries on the basis that income is lost from the availability of their books in these libraries. Guidelines and application details online: www.arts.gov.au/literature Closing 1 April: Visions of Australia Program This 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. Guidelines and application details online: www.arts.gov.au/arts Australia Council Grants
Closing 1 April: Skills and Arts Development – Music To support skills development for professional artists and arts workers. Closing 14 April: New Work – Established – Visual Arts Grants of $20,000 to support the creation of new work by established craftspeople, designers, media artists, visual artists and arts writers. Closing 16 April: New Work – Emerging – Visual Arts Grants of $10,000 to support the creation of new work by emerging craftspeople, designers, media artists, visual artists and arts writers. Fellowships – Visual Arts Grants of $120,000 over two years to support craftspeople, designers, media artists and visual artists who have an outstanding record of achievement in their field. Guidelines and application details online: www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants Community Broadcasting Foundation Grants
Closing 1 April: Amrap Grants To support Australian music through live music recordings, content production and program promotion. Online Development Grants To assist the development of innovative online technologies as a means of distributing digital community radio program content. Closing 5 April: Indigenous Program Grants To support the production of regular Indigenous programs to serve a defined local Indigenous community. Ongoing: Satellite Reception Grants To enable community radio stations to purchase satellite reception equipment to access the community broadcasting satellite program distribution channels. Guidelines and application details online: www.cbf.com.au Reg Rowe Art Scholarship
For the third year the Southern Highlands Foundation in Bowral is offering the $5,000 Reg Rowe Art Scholarship. Intended to encourage and support young art professionals between the ages of 20 and 35, the scholarship is broadly applicable across the fields of visual arts, curatorial and musicological study. It is envisaged that the scholarship will further young artists' educational and career aspirations both in Australia and overseas. Please note applicants must have a connection with the Wingecarribee region of NSW. Guidelines and application details available online: www.southernhighlandsfoundation.com.au. For further information please contact Dee Morgan: Tel 02 4862 1466 Closing 7 April NAVA | Curator Development Initiative
The National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) is proud to announce a new addition to the NAVA Grants Program for 2010. The Curator Development Initiative, financially supported by the Sidney Myer Fund, will inject up to $60,000 annually into the visual arts, craft and design sector and support the professional development of emerging and mid-career curators of exhibitions and collections in Australia. The Initiative provides the opportunity for emerging curators to gain mentored placements within a gallery, art institution or university. Four grants of up to $15,000 will be distributed annually, with up to $10,000 for the applicant and up to $5,000 for the partner organisation. Guidelines and application details online: www.visualarts.net.au/grantsprizes/curator Closing 10 April M&G NSW |VIM Small Grants
VIM Small Grants aim to meet the short-term, collection-based requirements of community museums and keeping places. There are no set categories for funding and applications for a broad range of projects will be considered. Previous VIM Small Grants have funded the purchase of computer cataloguing software, exhibition mannequins and display cases, oral history recording equipment and archival storage items. For an application form and to discuss your proposed project please contact Phoebe Arthur, M&G NSW Sector Development Coordinator: Tel 02 9339 9913, Email phoebea@mgnsw.org.au. Guidelines are also available from the M&G NSW website at www.mgnsw.org.au Closing 16 April Creative Education Partnerships | Artists in Schools Program Artist in Schools – Individual Residencies
Approximately ten grants of up to $8,000 ($12,000 for a cluster of schools) for a minimum residency of 20 days. Applications are to be made to the Department of Education and Training (DET) and are accepted from NSW public schools. If initiated by an artist, the application must be jointly made by the artist and the school. Please note a second round will be offered later in the year to support 2011 residencies. Artist in Schools – Extended Residencies Approximately 5 grants of up to $35,000 for a minimum residency of two school terms or 50 days. Applications are to be made to Arts NSW and are accepted from arts organisations. Please note a second round will be offered later in the year to support 2011 residencies. Guidelines and application details online: www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au Closing 27 April The Myer Foundation | Small Grants
The Sidney Myer Fund seeks to play a critical role in upholding the integrity of the arts community within Australia. The priority areas for the Small Grants Program are: to build capacity of the individual through ensuring professional artists gain access to training, development and mentoring; to develop new works by individual Australian artists and small to medium-sized organisations in Indigenous arts, regional areas, and experimental and emerging art forms; and to support projects that contribute to a broad understanding of and engagement with the Humanities. Guidelines and application details online: www.myerfoundation.org.au Closing 28 April Michael Kieran Harvey Scholarship
The Michael Kieran Harvey Scholarship is awarded biennially to talented postgraduate piano students to help them further their career overseas. It was created by Susan Mary Remington to commemorate the life and work of pianist Michael Kieran Harvey. Each scholarship lasts two years and recognises outstanding ability and promise. Ideally, in addition to technical mastery of the piano, successful applicants will display originality, imagination, creativity and a history and future desire of pursuing directions relevant to the piano and music in the 21st Century. Guidelines and application details online: www.trust.com.au Closing 30 April M&G NSW | Asia Pacific Fellowships
Fellowship 1 Split between the National Museum of Singapore and the Asian Civilisations Museum Singapore (ACM), the Fellow will spend one week with each institution. The focus of this Fellowship will be on cross-cultural representation and innovative interpretation. Closing 30 April Awards + PrizesHead On Portrait Prize
Head on Foundation invites photographers to submit images to the 2010 photographic portrait competition. Prizes will be awarded for the best three images anonymously, based on the power of the photograph rather than the celebrity of the subject or photographer. Further prizes will be awarded to images selected for The Critic’s and People’s Choice Awards. Finalists’ work will be selected by National Gallery of Victoria Senior Photography Curator Isobel Crombie, award winning photographer Anthony Browell, picture editor and VU agent Isabelle Rouvillois and Head On curator Moshe Rosenzveig. The Critic’s Prize will be selected by photography critic Robert McFarlane. The total value of prizes is approximately $40,000. Guidelines and application details online: www.headon.com.au Closing 14 March Australian Bonafide Awards
The Hunter Heritage Network is pleased to announce the inaugural Hunter Bonafide Awards (the Hunter Bonas). These Awards draw inspiration from the Latin ‘bonafide’ meaning ‘In Good Faith’ i.e. genuine, trustworthy. The aim of the Awards is to celebrate outstanding scholarship and service to Australian history and heritage in the Hunter Region, and at the same time inspire young people to get involved in historical research, identification, advocacy and documentation of local heritage. The Awards also aim to encourage the Hunter’s rich heritage to be the catalyst for innovative design and scholarship. As this is the inaugural year there is no formal nomination form, simply send an email including a brief outline of your project nomination to hunterheritagenetwork@gmail.com. Closing 16 March Sculpture at Sawmillers
Sculptors from across NSW are invited to participate in a non-acquisitive exhibition to be held from 18-19 September 2010 at the harbourside park, Sawmillers Reserve, in McMahons Point north of Sydney. The exhibits will be selected by a small panel which include Sculptor Michael Snape, Gallery Director Jane Watters and Curator Nick Vickers. The exhibition is being coordinated by Elsa Atkin, former CEO of the National Trust Australia. A prize of $10,000 will be awarded and a work may be chosen to be installed in a public space in McMahons Point. The sculptures will be offered for sale on the day unless stated otherwise on the entry form. Guidelines and application details online: www.sculptureatsawmillers.squarespace.com Closing 30 March Arts North West Logo Competition
Arts North West are inviting submissions to revamp the current Arts North West logo, or to design a new logo for the organisation. The competition is open to individuals or organisations and the winning entry will be eligible for a $500 prize. Designs are to be submitted electronically or by hard copy to the Arts North West office. For current logo specifications and further details please contact the Arts North West office: Tel 02 6732 4988, Email office@artsnw.com.au Closing 31 March Lithgow Prize for Photography
The second annual Lithgow Prize for Photography will be held as part of the 11th Lithgow District Ironfest over the Anzac Day long weekend at the Lithgow Showground. The exhibition of photographs will be on display at the event and online as a virtual exhibition. The Lithgow Prize for Photography provides an opportunity for photographers to showcase and offer their work for sale to a wide audience and attracts a broad range of photography from traditional forms through to experimental. The award recognises and rewards all forms of photography and aims to encourage and inspire photographers exploring their world through the vast realm of the photographic medium. Guidelines and application details online: www.ironfest.com.au Closing 9 April National Awards for Excellence in School Music Education
Nominations are now invited for the 2010 National Awards for Excellence in School Music Education. Up to thirteen awards for excellence and leadership in school music education with a value of $5,000 will be awarded to teachers and school leaders. The awards will recognise the recipients' exceptional contribution to enhancing the status and quality of music education in their schools. Nominators and intending nominees should refer to the Guidelines for Nomination and Nomination Form, available online at www.musicawards.asme.edu.au Closing 16 April Art Unlimited 2010
The organisers of Art Unlimited invite entries to the 2010 event, to be staged in Dunedoo from 21-23 May. First place prize money has been increased to $3,000 in each of the three competition categories — hanging art, photography and ceramics — in addition to a $500 People’s Choice Award. The theme of the 2010 event is 'my Landscape', welcoming artists' widest possible interpretations of contemporary life and the environment. Terms and conditions together with entry forms are available from the Art Unlimited website at www.artunlimitednsw.com.au. For further information please contact Penny Stevens: Tel 02 6375 1540 Closing 23 April National Youth Self Portrait Prize
The National Portrait Gallery invites young Australians aged between 18 and 25 to enter the National Youth Self-Portrait Prize. A selection of entries including the prize-winning work will be displayed at the National Portrait Gallery and as an online exhibition from 22 July to 12 September 2010. The National Portrait Gallery is offering a prize of $10,000 for the most outstanding self-portrait produced in the year preceding the prize. Entrants are invited to create a self-portrait in any of the following two dimensional media: drawing, printing, painting, traditional or digital still photography and screen-based media such as film, video or animation. Guidelines and application details online: www.portrait.gov.au Closing 30 April Clunes Ceramics Award
The Clunes Ceramics Award is an acquisitive prize with the winning entry for 2010 becoming part of the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s permanent collection. The works of the 50 finalists will be exhibited for sale in the historic town of Clunes, Victoria at a variety of venues from 11 September to 3 October 2010. The Award is worth $5,000 and there is a People's Choice prize also on offer worth $1,000. Guidelines and application details online: www.booktown.clunes.org/ceramics Closing 23 July Available to TourIn The Bin Short Film Festival
In The Bin has hit the ground running this year with many successful screenings already. The 2010 festival program has been extremely well received, with audiences naming the Academy Award nominated film Miracle Fish a stand out. Remaining dates for the 2010 tour are up for grabs in June, July, September and November and as usual In The Bin will provide great discounts for bulk community bookings. For an information pack and to discuss hosting the festival in your community, please contact In The Bin Director Jed Cahill: Tel 07 5534 7538, Email jed@inthebin.net.au Hughie and the Big Ol Bus Band
Swingin' band Hughie and the Big Ol Bus Band are calling for expressions of interest from regional NSW towns that would like to see their community halls brought back to life with some of the best live music around. The Big Ol Bus Band is a troupe of internationally experienced musicians whose sound recaptures the essence of 1940s and 50s swing, R&B and New Orleans soul. In 2010 they are on a mission to bring the music back to where it all began — in the community space, for the community. Forget the pubs and clubs, let those old iron bark floors pound with the beat of tapping feat again! The Big Ol Bus Band would like to hear from any communities or venues keen to host this special musical experience. For further information please contact Rebecca Casson: Tel 0408 669 420, Email rebecca.casson@bigpond.com What's OnSculpture on the Edge
5 - 14 March, Bermagui Sculpture takes centre stage in the seaside village of Bermagui as part of the annual Sculpture on the Edge festival. The exhibition features large sculptural pieces in the magnificent settings of Endeavour Point Headland and on Horseshoe Bay Beach, as well as an indoor exhibition of smaller sculptures and a public symposium. This year Professor Philip Cox AO has offered an acquisitive prize of $5,000 for the event. Professor Cox has been a supporter of Sculpture on the Edge since it's inception in 2007 when he generously allowed the use of his beautiful property 'Thubbul' for its inaugural symposium. Thubbul will again be open to the public on Friday 12 March from 9am to 4pm for guided tours of the Cox art collection. For further information please visit the website www.sculpturebermagui.org.au Inverell Art Gallery | Wearable Art
5 - 31 March, Inverell Held in conjunction with the Opera in the Paddock event and bearing the theme 'famous operas', the Wearable Art competition and exhibition is on display at Inverell Art Gallery from 5 March. The Gallery invites you to attend the exhibition opening from 6.30pm on Friday 5 March (cost $15), and welcomes you back at 4pm on Friday 19 March for a pre-recital cocktail evening, where some wearable artworks will be modeled. At Inverell Art Gallery, 5 Evans St, Inverell. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 6722 4983 Narek Galleries | Connect
5 March - 19 April, Tanja Narek Galleries is thrilled to present Connect, an exhibition of bold new ceramics by Roslyn Auld. This is Auld's third solo show at Narek Galleries and features dynamic coil built stoneware inspired by NSW's central western terrain. Auld has studied ceramics in Australia and the UK, worked in the ceramics studio of John Piper in England, and taught visual arts and ceramics at secondary and tertiary levels. For over a decade now she has devoted her time to her ceramic practice and her creative individuality is evident in these richly textured powerful forms. At Narek Galleries, 1140 Tathra-Bermagui Rd, Tanja. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 6494 0112, Website www.narekgalleries.com Cudgegong Gallery | Surface Tension
5 March - 26 April, Gulgong Titled Surface Tension: an exhibition of painterly photography, Cudgegong Gallery’s new exhibition by Chris Adams and Ken Ball pushes the boundaries of what most think is possible to achieve with a camera. Since borrowing a camera from in his early twenties and hiking solo through the Barrington Tops with a few rolls of black and white film, Adams’ obsession has seen him develop a very interesting technique using a Polaroid camera. The process involves manipulating the photograph as it develops to achieve different and unexpected results. Meanwhile, Ball has been described as ‘Monet with a camera’ and uses a 35mm camera to create his impressionist images. At Cudgegong Gallery, 102 Herbert St, Gulgong. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 6374 1630, Website www.cudgegonggallery.com.au Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery | Parallel 1930
6 March - 11 April, Broken Hill Titled Parallel 1930: Broken Hill Women in the 1930s, this fascinating exhibition features works by members of the Gaara Arts group in Broken Hill. The 1930s were very important years in Australia's history however women's achievements at the time went largely unrecorded. Instead, commentary about women focused on fashion and the dates and details of social events such as parties, fairs, baby shows and cake competitions. At Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery, 404-408 Argent St, Broken Hill. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 08 8080 3440, Website www.brokenhill.net.au/bhart Museum of the Riverina | In Living Memory
6 March - 18 April, Wagga Wagga This travelling exhibition features surviving black and white images from the records of the Aborigines Welfare Board, dating from 1919 to 1966. Most of the photographs were taken to document the work of the Board and to promote its policies. In Living Memory also includes contemporary images of Elders, families and communities, taken by renowned Indigenous photographer Mervyn Bishop during the ongoing exhibition consultation process. Aboriginal exhibition hosts will be at the Museum from 10am to 3pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and can be there at other times if prior notice is given. At the Museum of the Riverina, Cnr Baylis and Morrow Sts, Wagga Wagga. For further information please contact Sally Gissing: Tel 02 6926 9654, Email gissing.sally@wagga.nsw.gov.au This month at Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
Until 7 March, Mamana Mamanta A collaborative exhibition of glass sculptures by Canberra-based glass artist Luna Ryan and Tiwi artist Jock Puautjimi. Until 18 April: April Glaser-Hinder: Works, 1970-2000 The first major retrospective of one of Australia’s most innovative modernist sculptors, April Glaser-Hinder, featuring works in steel and bronze as well as painting and installation. F!NK: Fostering Design A retrospective of the entire range of designs by F!NK and Co., including kettles, lamps, jugs and vases in aluminium, titanium and stainless steel. At Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Cnr Baylis and Morrow Sts, Wagga Wagga. For further information please contact Cath Bowdler: Tel 02 6926 9660. International Women's Day Party
8 March, Kempsey On Monday 8 March all women are invited to a party at Kempsey Library to celebrate International Women's Day. Gourmet food will be served from 4.30pm onwards including muffins, quiches, nori rolls, handmade chocolates, tea and coffee. Entertainment starts at 5pm with live music, dancing, drumming and presentations by a variety of local artiste and other active and inspiring women. Entry is by gold coin donation. This event is being funded by the NSW Government's Office for Women's Policy. For further information please call 02 6566 3210 or e-mail gabi.brie@kempsey.nsw.gov.au Amanda Palmer at Bangalow
8 March, Bangalow Much-loved and lauded performer Amanda Palmer is returning to Australia in February and March. A musician, artist, writer and political activist rolled into one, Amanda is a favourite with Aussie audiences and her creative, boundary-pushing shows sell out time and time again. Don't miss opportunity to see her at her finest on Monday 8 March, from 7pm at Bangalow's A & I Hall, Station St, Bangalow. Tickets are $33 purchased in advance or $40 at the door and are available online at www.kupromotions.oztix.com.au Coffs Harbour Conservatorium Gala Dinner & Auction
13 March, Coffs Harbour Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium is holding a Gala Dinner and Auction at the Bonville Golf Resort to raise funds for the internal refit of their new and permanent home at Bray Street. The event includes a superb three course meal and premium beverages, a musical performance by the AYO Brass Quintet, and live and silent auctions. A stunning array of auction items have been donated, thanks to generous local businesses and supporters outside of Coffs. The cost of the evening is $125 per head and the dress code is black tie/formal. Preview the auction items online at www.coffscon.com.au and contact Bonville Golf Resort to reserve your seat: Tel 02 6653 4002, Email info@bonvillegolf.com.au HSC Textile and Design at Saumarez Homestead
13 - 21 March, Armidale Saumarez Homestead is delighted to host the regional exhibition of outstanding 2009 HSC Textile and Design student works. Housed in the historic 1860s Thomas House within this beautiful 25 acre property, the exhibition will also feature examples of costume through the ages, artist workshops and activities for children. Exhibition entry is open to all ticket holders visiting the grounds or taking part in a guided house tour. Artist workshops may incur an additional charge. At Saumarez Homestead, New England Highway, Armidale. For further information please contact Hansni Bhagani, Media and Communications Officer, The National Trust of Australia: Tel 02 9258 0131, Email hbhagani@nationaltrust.com.au Cowra Regional Art Gallery | The Two of Us
13 March - 11 April, Cowra The Two of Us brings together a showcase of works by celebrated Australian artist Judy Cassab and her sculptor son John Seed. Cassab was born in Vienna in 1920 and came to Australia from post-war Hungary with her young family in 1950. From the 1960s to the present she has developed an international reputation for her portraits, and has won the Archibald Prize twice. Seed is an environmental lecturer and campaigner, and sculptor. In 2009 he began work on a series of conceptual sculptures constructed from discarded steel off-cuts. The exhibition is presented in association with the 2010 Cowra Festival of International Understanding and the Embassy of the Republic of Hungary. At Cowra Regional Art Gallery, 77 Darling St, Cowra. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 6340 2190, Website www.cowraartgallery.com.au Jayes Gallery | Where the Heart Is
14 March - 11 April, Molong Where the Heart Is is painter Josephine Jagger-Manners' first solo show in a major gallery. Libby Oldham, Gallery Director says, “I am pleased to be able to provide this opportunity to such a wonderful and inspiring artist. Her works sit well within our current stable as Josephine has her own style which has developed out of a strong past of being influenced by the European Masters.” The exhibition opens at 11.30am on Sunday February 14 March, following which a luncheon in honour of Josephine will be prepared by her husband and well known chef, Michael Manners. Bookings are essential for the luncheon however all are welcome to the opening. At Jayes Gallery, 31-33 Gidley St, Molong. To make your reservation please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 6366 9093, Email gallery@jayes.com.au This month at Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre
14 March - 18 April, Muswellbrook 22nd Muswellbrook Open Photographic Award Julie Sundberg will select the winning photograph from 59 finalists from across Australia. Muswellbrook Golf Club Centenary Celebration Exhibition Historical photographs, journals, uniforms, trophies and other memorabilia tell the story of this Muswellbrook icon. Wood – selected works from the Max Watters Collection A new selection of works made from wood as well as those that depict wood in its many forms. Dad’s in the Picture Photographs taken by men and their children as part of the Local Blokes Project. At Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre, Cnr Bridge and Market Sts, Muswellbrook. For further information please contact the Arts Centre: Tel 02 6549 3880 This month at NERAM
19 March - 9 May: Barbara McKay: Over the Mountains and Across the Plains McKay explores the landscape here and beyond in a group of new drawings and paintings. 19 March - 27 June In Your Dreams An international touring exhibition featuring intimate artworks that fit into small boxes. Hinton An exhibition from the famous Howard Hinton Collection. Drawing Inspirations Ten regional artists will spend time in the gallery space working on an artwork inspired by a selection from the NERAM collection. Yesterday: Photographs of Armidale Past and Present Life in Armidale in the 1880’s, juxtaposed with contemporary photographs taken in the same locations. Cherry Blossoms: from the Hinton Collection Featuring the numerous Japanese woodcuts in the Howard Hinton Collection. At the New England Regional Art Museum, 106-114 Kentucky St, Armidale. For further information please contact NERAM: Tel 02 6772 5255, Website: www.neram.com.au Coming up at Taste Canowindra
20 March, Valanga and Andrea Khoza Valanga and Andrea Khoza perform a collection of songs influenced by the songs and storytelling of the Limpopo Province of South Africa. Also influenced by their travels throughout the world, Valanga's songs feature rich vocal harmonies, rhythmic guitar, traditional stick drums, smooth trombone and the lilting tones of kalimba. 26 March, Redeemed Come along from 7.30pm for the opening of this, the largest exhibition of sculpture ever mounted at Taste Canowindra. For those wishing to share dinner with the artists a two-course meal will be available at a cost of $30. Bookings are essential. At Taste Canowindra, 42 Ferguson St, Canowindra. For further information about both events please call 02 6344 2332 Jan Logan jewellery at Murrurundi
20 March, Murrurundi Over the last twenty years Jan Logan has evolved into an international brand, designing jewellery for such renowned celebrities as Naomi Watts, Jennifer Lopez, Rose Byrne and Joan Chen. Jan is also a great supporter of Australian fashion design and has contributed to the parades of Australia’s finest designers, including Collette Dinnigan, Akira Isogawa, Easton Pearson and Leona Edmiston. From 2-4pm on Saturday 20 March Jan and Angus Logan, together with Country Style, will host a free event at the venue 'Michael Reid at Murrurundi',
Boyd St, Murrurundi. If you wish to attend please RSVP to jillreid@michaelreid.com.au or phone 02 6546 6767. For further information please visit www.michaelreid.com.au Julie Anthony in concert
22 March, Wagga Wagga Julie Anthony (OBE) holds a unique place in the heart of the Australian entertainment industry. Her achievements on the concert stage, in musicals, television and recordings, span nearly two decades. Anthony is a dedicated performer and has been the recipient of numerous awards over the years. Her performance at Wagga Wagga's Civic Theatre at 11.00am on Monday 22 March takes place during Senior's Week. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.purchase.tickets.com Jaleos Flamenco
26 March, Mullumbimby Jaleos Flamenco is dynamic, Brisbane based ensemble that celebrates the passion and grace of flamenco music and dance. Simone Pope, Andrew Veivers and their group bring the intricate rhythms, dazzling footwork and raw energy of flamenco together in a concert performance that encompasses both the richness of tradition and the virtuosity of contemporary flamenco. Doors open 7pm for an 8pm show at the Mullumbimby Civic Hall, Mullumbimby. Tickets are $25 purchased in advance or $30 at the door and are available online at www.kupromotions.oztix.com.au Katie Noonan and The Captains
27 March, Mullumbimby Over the past two years Katie Noonan and her new band The Captains have been building a collection of exciting new songs. Fresh from recording the new album, Katie and the band are excited to get on the road behind their first single, 'Page One'. Don't miss this opportunity to see Katie Noonan and The Captains perform at the Mullumbimby Civic Hall on Saturday 27 March. Doors open at 7pm for an 8pm show. Tickets are $30 purchased in advance or $35 at the door and are available online at www.kupromotions.oztix.com.au The Song Company | Gethsemane
27 March, Bathurst The Song Company, Australia's leading vocal ensemble, will visit Bathurst on Saturday 27 March for a performance of 'Gethsemane'. Conceived and composed by Gerard Brophy, Gethsemane refers to the place where Christ faces the realisation of his imminent death. Using the traditional Jeremiah lamentations as well as contemporary accounts of life on the streets of Calcutta today, this major new work interweaves music, spoken word and ritualised movement. Artistic Director Roland Peelman will present a talk at 7.40pm, followed by the performance at 8pm. At the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC), 105 William St, Bathurst. Tickets are $35-45 and are available from the BMEC Box Office: Tel 02 6333 6161. Shoalhaven City Arts Centre | Ranamok
Until 31 March, Nowra Award winning glass artist Lisa Walsh will showcase her work, Across the Lines, at the Shoalhaven City Arts Centre’s exhibition, Ranamok. Lisa won the 2009 Ranamok Glass Prize for her work, which will be on display at the centre until 31 March. 2009 marked the 15th year of the Ranamok Glass Prize, an annual acquisitive award for glass artists who are resident in Australia and New Zealand. The prize has played a major role in achieving significant links and paths within the field of glass art and it remains a major focus for Australian and New Zealand contemporary glass artists. At Shoalhaven City Arts Centre, 12 Berry St, Nowra. For further information please contact Arts and Events Manager, Rachael French: Tel 02 4429 3460 Four Winds Festival
2 - 4 April, Bermagui Four Winds is a biennial festival of classic, cultural and world music taking place every second Easter near Bermagui, amidst the wild beauty of NSW's Sapphire Coast. Stretch out on the grass and listen to some of Australia’s best musicians perform jazz, blues, Gregorian chant, flamenco, classical, and everything inbetween. The program includes Italian viola de gamba player Paolo Pandolfo, the Black Arm Band, and the world premiere of a work inspired by the Bermagui region from composer Andrea Keller and her quartet. For full program and venue details please visit the Four Winds website at www.fourwinds.com.au La Bohème by the Castlereagh
31 March, Coonamble Co-opera will perform Puccini’s classic La Bohème by the Castlereagh River at the Coonamble Showground on Wednesday 31 March. Staged at the north-western corner of the Coonamble Showground, the performance will be supported by a chamber orchestra. This will be Co-opera's only appearance in the region and the first opera in Coonamble for many years! Tickets are $30-40 for adults, $10 for high school students, and free for children under 12. Audience members are encouraged to bring a picnic and there will be food stalls too. Tickets are available from Al’s Global Village, Castlereagh St, Coonamble or online at www.trybooking.com/CWH. For further information please contact Steven Baldwin: Tel 0437 271 936 Tamworth Regional Gallery | Shifting Light
Until 3 April, Tamworth Shifting Light is a collection of works produced by local Tamworth artist Bronwyn Woodley Graham. Bronwyn's work has been described as both dramatic and ethereal, inviting a sense of mood or memory, a feeling or emotion that captures a moment in time. In this exhibition various aspects of the landscape are explored through their relationship to often fleeting changes in light and the contrasts found between turbulent, moody skies and softer, more peaceful areas that glow from within. At Tamworth Regional Gallery, 466 Peel St, Tamworth. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 6767 5459, Website www.tamworthregionalgallery.com.au Lismore Regional Gallery |Art out of water: the fish of art
Until 17 April, Lismore Art out of water: the fish of art recognises the diverse ways in which fish have been regarded by Australian artists in the last century. Artists featured in the exhibition include Doug Archibald, Narelle Autio, Gordon Bennett, Campfire Group, John Davis, Julie Fragar, Dennis Nona, Craig Koomeeta, Margaret Preston and Anne Zahalka, as well as Northern Rivers artists Albert (Digby) Moran, Melissa Hirsch, Jacqui Williams and Anita Lord. The collection is on display until 17 April at the Lismore Regional Gallery, 131 Molesworth St, Lismore. For further information please contact Curator, Kezia Geddes: Tel 02 6622 2209, Email kezia.geddes@lismore.nsw.gov.au About this e-BulletinContribute to the e-Bulletin?Yes please! All contributions to the e-Bulletin are welcome and encouraged. All we ask is that you send us your listing by the specified submission deadline and make it as easy as possible for us to include your material by providing us with 'print ready' type. Listings should include the title, date, location, disability access details, a short (80 word) description plus all available contact details – and a picture, if you have one. Anything that will be of interest to artists, arts workers or arts lovers in regional NSW, we'll be glad to include. We reserve the right to edit material and refuse inappropriate material. Send your listings to newsletter@regionalartsnsw.com.au. The deadline for the April 2010 e-Bulletin is 25 March 2010. No repeats! But everything is archived onlineThe Regional Arts NSW e-Bulletin does not repeat listings but there are always other opportunities, grants and/or prizes still available from previous editions. Access the archive here. Print it out!The e-Bulletin is designed to be printed out so you can pass it on to those who don't have internet access or take it away to read elsewhere. Spread the word! If you know anyone you think might like the e-Bulletin, feel free to pass it on but do please suggest that people subscribe directly themselves – that way we know how many people benefit from the service. SubscriptionsFeedbackEmail the Editor. Credits and ThanksRegional Arts NSW is the peak body for the arts and cultural development in regional and rural New South Wales.
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