Highlights
Flix in the Stix
4 February, Dubbo
5 February, Orange
25 February, Albury
Flix in the Stix is the official home for open air cinema in regional NSW. Having staged over 17 events to date, Flix in the Stix is all about bringing some of the best short flicks in the country to the country, while delivering an audio/ visual experience that is second to none. There is nothing quite like watching movies and dining out under the stars! Whether it be with friends, family or work colleagues, Flix in the Stix brings people together for an experience like no other. Tickets for the February events in Dubbo, Orange and Albury are available online at http://www.flixinthestix.com.au/
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Secret Bridesmaids' Business
9 - 26 February, Goulburn
Written by Elizabeth Coleman and directed by Chrisjohn Hancock, Secret Bridesmaids' Business is a seriously funny Australian comedy. Set in a hotel suite the night before her wedding, bride Meg has gathered together her mum and bridesmaids for one last night of good old-fashioned girlie fun. And that's where plans go awry... Secret Bridesmaids Business features a stellar cast of local performers including Anne Gaul, Heather Edwards, Erin Williams, Anthea Foley, Amanda Aitken and Gosh Waters. This is a great way to celebrate the beginning of 120 years of top entertainment at the Lieder. Tickets are $10-$25 and can be purchased online at http://www.liedertheatre.com/php/index.php. At the Lieder Theatre, Goldsmith St, Goulburn.
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Flickerfest comes to Dungog
12 February, Dungog
The best of Flickerfest 2011 (the 29th International Short Film Festival held in Bondi in January 2011) is touring the nation and the Hunter region is lucky to have a day-long feast of the best of Flickerfest heading its way on Saturday 12 February. Four great sessions of short films will be presented over one day, including two unique sets of international short films, another of shorts with a comedy twist and, of course, the best of the Australian shorts from the 2011 Flickerfest. John O’Brien, a local resident and screen writer who is involved in the Flickerfest selection process, will introduce each session to the audience on the day. Screenings take place at the historic Dungog Cinema, with all profits from the event going back to the cinema either as improved cinema facilities, more films or to improve the historic hall. For ticketing details and the full program of films visit http://agog.net.au/
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Opera in the Caves
18 and 19 February, Jenolan Caves
Opera in the Caves is a wonderful experience for anyone who appreciates timeless music and great performances – a romantic evening in one of the most picturesque parts of the world with world class performers and beautiful music, who could want for more! Journey deep into the magical Lucas Cave to the breathtaking Cathedral for The Cathedral Concert, on Friday 18 February. Or experience The Grand Arch Valentine’s Concert on
Saturday 19 February, performed in the magnificent gateway to the Jenolan Caves. Both concerts feature popular pieces from opera and light opera’s most famous productions, including Carmen, Figaro, Cosi Fan Tutti, Les Miserables and My Fair Lady. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com.au or by phoning 136 100.
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Sleepwalking: a multimedia experience
25 - 26 February and 4 - 5 March, Coffs Harbour
Greig Traynor and Open Studio present Sleepwalking: a multimedia experience – an evening of nocturnal images, ambient live music and fine food. While Coffs Harbour sleeps, photographer Greig Traynor has been making treks into the urban and natural landscapes of Coffs harbour and returning with hauntingly beautiful images devoid of the distractions of daylight. These unique images will transport you to places that you may have been, but never seen. Musicians Khristian Benton, Billy James, Solomon Chowdhury, Rupert Craigan, Gian Peck, and Jack T will perform original ambient music that will enhance the experience, with catering supplied by Mumtaj Indian Restaurant. Audience numbers will be limited to 40 per performance. Tickets are $25 and are available at Open Studio, Cnr Duke and Vernon Sts. For further information contact Greig on 0417 401 917 or Ash on 0432 447 727.
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Regional Arts NSW News
Scott Howie joins Eastern Riverina Arts Program
Eastern Riverina Arts Program (ERAP) is delighted to welcome Scott Howie as the new Regional Arts Development Officer. Scott has been contributing to the cultural landscape in the Riverina for over twelve years as a practicing artist, educator and arts administrator. After completing a teaching degree from the University of Canberra, Scott spent a number of years teaching high school drama and media before moving to Wagga in 1999. Since then he has been the founder and Artistic Director of Jibshot Productions, Artist-in Residence at the Riverina Theatre Company, Artistic Coordinator of Riverina Young People’s Theatre, Manager of Griffith Regional Theatre, Manager of the Local Stages partnership, and a lecturer in Design for Theatre and Television at Charles Sturt University. Scott maintains his own artistic practice as a theatre and performance maker as well as composing and recording sound works for artist installations and theatre performances. Scott can be contacted in his new role as RADO on 02 6921 6890 or by email at rado@erap.org.au
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Murray Arts welcomes Vanessa Keenan
Murray Arts has welcomed Vanessa Keenan to the role of General Manager/Regional Arts Development Officer while Karen Gardner is on extended Maternity Leave. Vanessa has spent eight years in local government in a broad range of roles including Museums, Cultural Development and Project Management. Much of her experience has focused on community engagement and establishing policy and frameworks to deliver tangible outcomes for the community through the arts. Most recently Vanessa has completed a contract role with AlburyCity as Cultural Development Coordinator, where she implemented a number of ephemeral public art projects and developed Council's ten year Urban and Public Art Strategy. Prior to this, Vanessa was Project Manager for Riverside Wagga Wagga. Vanessa joined Murray Arts in December 2010 and can be contacted through the Murray Arts office on 02 6021 5034, or by email at vkeenan@murrayarts.org.au
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Beyond Empathy moves audiences at the Walsh Bay Open Day
Presented by Regional Arts NSW, Beyond Empathy's performance of here I am at the Walsh Bay Open Day in Sydney on 5th December was a moving experience. After only five short days of rehearsals with professional dance and performance mentors, the young performers, who were working together for the first time, captivated the audience with a powerful, highly dynamic and engaging professional performance. Concentration was high with the young people’s commitment to each other and their mentors evident as they carried each other through the 23 minute performance. Young children in the audience were initially scared by the force of the performance, moving back from the front row to the safety of their mothers’ laps. As the show progressed, they inched their way back to the front row, drawn in by the power and magnetism of the dancers and their story. Beyond Empathy uses arts genres such as film, digital and mixed media, theatre, music, dance and visual arts to build relationships between intergenerationally disadvantaged young people, local support agency staff and local communities. Read more about their work online at www.beyondempathy.org.au
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Saltwater Freshwater Festival makes waves
The Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance has staged another outstanding event on Australia Day, showcasing some of the best Aboriginal talent in the country for the second year running. The accolades keep coming for the Festival, with the inaugural event winning the Community Event of the Year award at this year's Coffs Harbour Australia Day Awards, while an estimated 10,000 people poured into Port Macquarie’s Westport Park for the 2011 Festival. Festival director Alison Page said the 2011 event showed the Festival was just as successful in Birpai country as it was in Gumbaynggir country. “The difference this year from last was we actually catered for 10,000 people with the infrastructure and the number of ambassadors and volunteers – we had 80 volunteers, some of whom caught buses from Coffs Harbour and some came from the local community," she said. Among the volunteers were Regional Arts NSW's Funding Manager, Annette Eassie, and her husband David, who travelled from Sydney to take part in the event. Festival highlights included cultural and artistic demonstrations, the Black Fella Whitefella panel discussion on reconciliation, and the launch of Saltwater Freshwater Art, a stunning new publication presenting a snapshot of 39 practicing Aboriginal visual artists from the Mid North Coast of NSW. For further information about the Festival or to order a copy of Saltwater Freshwater Art, visit http://saltwaterfreshwaterfestival.com.au/
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Orana region museums set the standard
In December ten museums from the Orana region were recognised at a celebration event held at the Western Plains Cultural Centre, Dubbo, for their successful participation in Museums & Galleries NSW's 2010 Standards Program: for sustainable community museums. The Program targets a different region each year, challenging local museums to undertake a year long process of self-review and activities designed to assess their practices and policies against national standards developed for public museums. The ten museums from the Orana region that completed the Program are a diverse group and include the Brewarrina Aboriginal Cultural Museum, the Narromine Aviation Museum and the Old Dubbo Gaol. Michael Rolfe, CEO of M&G NSW said, "The Standards Program is very important in how it helps our volunteer and professional museums develop the tools and skills for best practice. In maintaining, promoting and caring for our heritage, these local museums help their local communities to connect to both the past and the present." For further information about the Standards Program visit http://mgnsw.org.au/sector_development/standards_program/
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ArtStart Coordinating Organisations for 2011
TAFE NSW Social Inclusion and Vocational Skills Unit (SI&VA) is pleased to announce the successful organisations for the coordination of ArtStart NSW 2011. The coordinating organisations from across metropolitan, regional and remote NSW will receive grants to assist them and their partners to conduct a range of creative projects. The projects will support arts and cultural skill development for young people aged 12 to 24 years of age. Notably, seven of the fifteen selected organisations are Regional Arts Boards belonging to the Regional Arts NSW Network: Arts Mid North Coast, Arts North West, Arts OutWest, Arts Upper Hunter, Outback Arts, South West Arts and Southern Tablelands Arts. A further six Regional Arts Boards are involved as partner organisations: Arts Northern Rivers, Orana Arts, West Darling Arts, Eastern Riverina Arts Program, Western Riverina Arts and South East Arts Region. Regional Arts NSW congratulates all successful organisations taking part in ArtStart NSW 2011. For further information about the program visit http://www.artstart.com.au/
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Other News
New research shows value of public galleries in regional NSW
On 28 January the results of Museums & Galleries NSW’s statewide audience development study, Guess Who’s Going to the Gallery?, were launched by the Hon. Virginia Judge, NSW Minister for the Arts. The major three-year research project found that age, income, level of education, employment status and cultural background were no barrier to attending and enjoying galleries. Notably, the study showed that 72 per cent of regional gallery patrons lived in the local government area of the gallery they visited, compared with 58 per cent in the Sydney metropolitan area. "It shows that people out in rural and regional NSW really value their public galleries, and it's a very important part of their community," Ms Judge said. Of regional respondents, 50 per cent cited mental stimulation as the reason they visited galleries. Michael Rolfe, CEO of Museums and Galleries NSW, believes this is an exciting statistic. "I think it emphasises the importance of the programs that galleries run. They really are constantly wanting to, and indeed needing to and succeeding in providing content that is stimulating and exciting and fulfilling." The landmark study also showed that four out of ten gallery attendees come from households earning less that $40,000, that women represent 69 per cent of gallery audiences, and that 13 per cent of audiences speak a language other than English at home. Key facts and findings from the study are available for download online at http://mgnsw.org.au/
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Fourth arts and cultural accord launched
In late November Arts Minister Virginia Judge signed a three-year accord with the Local Government and Shires Associations to ensure continued growth of the arts and cultural sector across the State. “The Government has pledged $330,000 for a Fourth Cultural Accord to deliver outcomes from Arts NSW and the Associations,” Ms Judge said. “Since 1997 the NSW Government and Associations have developed and implemented three accords to facilitate arts and cultural growth. “This recognises that both tiers of government are committed to increasing access and participation in the arts and cultural activity. Arts NSW and representatives from the Associations will develop a plan for use of the NSW Government funding on projects and programs to deliver the objectives of the accord. In particular, there is an emphasis on involvement by those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal people, young people, regional communities and people with a disability." Read the full media release online at http://www.communities.nsw.gov.au/ministers/minister_arts.asp
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Community artists win top honours
In December the Australia Council for the Arts celebrated the achievements of three outstanding community artists with the announcement of the 2010 Australia Council Community Arts and Cultural Development Awards. Western Sydney artist, Alissar Chidiac, received the prestigious Ros Bower Award worth $50,000 for an outstanding, life-long contribution to community arts and cultural development. Two young artists also jointly received the Kirk Robson Award for their achievements working with communities to produce art about social issues. Poppy van Oorde-Grainger has completed over 30 artist residencies across Western Australia and worked with marginalised young people in the UK, producing film, installations, performance and more. Fellow Kirk Robson Award recipient, Yanni Scott Davis, has worked with young people in detention centres as well as Indigenous youth and Muslim youth, mentoring and delivering programs in digital media, music, circus, theatre, hiphop and graffiti art. Read the full media release online at http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news
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New peak body: Writing Australia
Five state-funded writers’ centres from around the country will combine forces to form a new national organisation called Writing Australia, in a new Literature Board initiative announced in January by the Australia Council for the Arts. Writing Australia, to be based in Canberra, will bring together the Tasmanian, NSW, Victorian, South Australian and the ACT Writers centres to deliver services and programs for writers on a national level, while writers’ centres from the remaining states will be become associate members. The new body will provide an additional layer of professional skills development and promotion for Australian writers, including a national program of residencies, opportunities for mid-career writers to promote their work outside their home states, a national conference and links to similar overseas service organisations. Read the full media release online at http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news
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Minister announces Australian Heritage Week
In December Federal Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, the Hon Tony Burke MP, announced a new national celebration: Australian Heritage Week.
Heritage is about the places and stories that make Australia special. It includes our natural places, our Indigenous heritage and the diverse historic sites that together reflect our development as a nation. Our heritage contributes to our sense of place and to our community and personal wellbeing, informs us about where we have come from and who we are, and is fundamental to our national identity. Australian Heritage Week will run from Thursday 14 April until Wednesday 20 April 2011. This week is an opportunity for all Australians to join together to celebrate our shared and special heritage. Information on how you can get involved and how to register your heritage events is available from the Department's website at www.heritage.gov.au
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Dungog Film Festival partners with Sydney Theatre Company
The Dungog Film Festival (DFF) has announced a new partnership with Sydney Theatre Company (STC).
DFF and STC will present In The Raw, a dynamic live script reading program where actors read new, unproduced screenplays to a live audience, in the Richard Wherrett Studio in Walsh Bay. In The Raw was launched at DFF in 2008 to support talented screenwriters and help their projects into production. Due to high demand, In The Raw is launching on Monday 7 February as a regular bi-monthly event. The reading begins at 6pm and on completion, the audience will be invited to enter a dialogue with the filmmakers. In the tradition of BAFTA and The Script Factory in the UK, In The Raw will be Sydney’s very own quality event showcasing exceptional writing (and acting) talent in Australia. Tickets to the event are free but attendees must register via Sydney Theatre’s website at http://www.sydneytheatre.org.au/event.asp?pID=232.
DFF’s In The Raw is open for submissions of unproduced feature and television pilot scripts.
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CarriageWorks welcomes Lisa Havilah as CEO
CarriageWorks – described as the home for contemporary arts and culture in Sydney – has announced the appointment of Lisa Havilah as its new CEO. Currently the Director of Campbelltown Arts Centre, Havilah has pioneered the development of an innovative multidisciplinary contemporary arts program that has engaged the diverse communities of Western Sydney. The Sydney Magazine named Lisa as one of the top 100 influential people of Sydney, describing her development of Campbelltown Arts Centre as reflecting "just the right mix of creative thinking and innovative zeal". Ms Havilah says, "I am proud of what we have achieved and the people I have worked with at Campbelltown Arts Centre, and excited to join CarriageWorks at such an important time in the organisation’s development. I look forward to building on the many achievements that CarriageWorks has already delivered." She will commence her new role at CarriageWorks in February. For further information visit http://www.carriageworks.com.au/
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Kids Adventure Passport encourages cultural visits
This summer holidays NSW school children in years K-6 are encouraged to pick up their Kids’ Adventure Passport and undertake the Premier's Adventure Challenge. In its second year, the Kids’ Adventure Passport gives primary school children free entry to 71 cultural venues across NSW. This is a fun and free activity for parents and carers looking to the keep kids entertained during the summer school holidays and on weekends. In the Riverina region, for example, kids can freely visit the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, the Tumbarumba Library, Griffith Regional Gallery and four cultural venues at Hay including the Bishops Lodge, Shear Outback, Dunera Museum and the Hay Gaol Museum. Kids who collect at least three stamps in the Passport will receive a certificate signed by the NSW Premier. All children who take part have the chance to win prizes including a book pack worth $300. For further information visit http://www.kidspassport.nsw.gov.au/
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Project Reports
Art and health partnership presents exhibition in Bathurst
OUT of the Ordinary, an exhibition of works from the Bathurst region, continues until March 2011, after a well-attended launch as part of International Day of People with disability. The exhibition includes digital images, paintings, drawings and lino prints compiled by a group of outsider artists from the Bathurst region. Exhibition curator Cate McCarthy said outsider art was first recognised as an art form early last century and refers to artists who are self-taught or raw in style. “Outsider artists usually have limited contact with mainstream art or creative institutions, which makes their artworks particularly insightful and unique,” said Ms McCarthy. The OUT of the Ordinary exhibition allows local artists, many of whom are closely associated with the Health Service, to showcase their work in public. “It’s all part of the ongoing Art and Health Program, which is built on a partnership between Arts OutWest and the Bathurst Health Service,” said Ms McCarthy. The exhibition was launched in conjunction with the International Day of People with disability to encourage members of the community to recognise new talent. Works will be on display in the foyer of Bathurst Base Hospital, Howick St, Bathurst until the end of March 2011.
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New Resources
Regional Arts Australia: SmArt In Business
Developed by Regional Arts Australia, the course SmArt In Business: Business Skills for Creative People(national code 40594SA) is now ready for delivery. Previously known as Creative Volunteering, the course has been redeveloped with a new business model so that Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) may deliver the course under a licensing agreement. The license grants the licensee unlimited number of deliveries to an unlimited number of participants. If you are an RTO and are interested in delivering the course under a license agreement, please contact Jo McDonald, Regional Arts Australia Project Manager: Tel 08 8444 0428, Email joanne.mcdonald@countryarts.org.au
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Junction 2010 E-Archive
Junction 2010, the Regional Arts Australia National Conference held last August in Launceston, Tasmania, surely lived up to its promise of unleashing a creative explosion! Conference organisers have now made available a Junction 2010 E-Archive, containing the majority of sessions for download as audio, or audio and video. For those interested in an evaluation and analysis of the Conference, the Junction 2010 Final Report is also available for download. Visit the Junction 2010 E-Archive online at http://www.junction2010.com.au/e-archive/
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Accessible Arts' new regional and rural web page
Accessible arts has launched a new regional and rural web page on its website at http://www.aarts.net.au. Listed on the left-hand side menu, the new page offers a news section, information about the Rural and Regional Engagement Strategy, and details about Accessible Arts' work with the RADO network across NSW. It also includes a list of FAQs for regional arts venues, art workers and individuals keen to participate in the arts in regional areas. For further information about the new web page please contact Jacqui O'Reilly, Accessible Arts Communications Coordinator, at marketing@aarts.net.au
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New compliance resource for Artist Run Initiatives
In 2010 M&G NSW, with support from The City Of Sydney, ran a weekend seminar on Compliance for Artist Run Initiatives (ARIs). Whilst compliance can be costly and seem like a long and arduous process, not being compliant is a greater risk to your activities, you personally and your practice. If anything does go wrong, the legal ramifications and penalties can be crippling.
In an effort to guide ARIs through the often complex process of navigating compliance, M&G NSW with the assistance of City of Sydney and NAVA, has developed an electronic booklet to assist you in the process of setting up and managing an ARI, whether it is a pop up event, DIY, emerging or established space. It provides the tools for navigating the processes of compliance. However, it is not a legal document and is for the purposes of advice only. The booklet is available for download at www.mgnsw.org.au/resources/governance_and_compliance/
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A data picture of Australia's arts and entertainment sector 2010
Australia's arts and entertainment sector underpins cultural and social innovation, improves the quality of community life, is essential to maintaining our cities as world class attractors of talent and investment, and helps create ‘Brand Australia’ in the global marketplace of ideas. The sector makes a significant contribution to the Australian economy. So what is the size and nature of this contribution? The Creative Industries Faculty at Queensland University of Technology recently conducted an exercise to source and present statistics in order to produce a data picture of Australia’s Arts and Entertainment Sector. The exercise involved gathering the latest statistics on broadcasting, new media, performing arts, and music composition, distribution and publishing as well as Australia’s performance in world markets. Read the report online at http://www.apo.org.au/research/data-picture-australias-arts-and-entertainment-sector-2010
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Seminars, Workshops + Training
New England North West Arts Trail Forums
3 February, Glen Innes
9 February, Walcha
10 February, Gunnedah
Arts North West is currently offering three free regional arts trail forums in early February. “The forums are the next step in the development of a New England North West (NENW) Art Trail, tentatively named Art Escapes,” said Jane Kreis, Regional Arts Development Officer at Arts North West. The forums will be held from 10am to 11.30am on 3 February at the Arts North West office in Glen Innes, 9 February at the Walcha Gallery of Art in Walcha and 10 February at the Civic Centre in Gunnedah. “This is an opportunity for artists, venues and arts-related businesses or organisations to have a formative part of a new initiative that will promote the arts and our region to visitors and locals alike," said Ms Kreis. To RSVP to an Arts Trail Forum in your area please contact Arts North West: Tel 02 6732 4988, Email office@artsnw.com.au
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Acceptance Performance Workshop Series
5 February - 2 July, Sydney
Acceptance is an innovative series of performance workshops for young people, with and without mild intellectual disability, who are interested in learning new skills, building confidence and making new friends through performance. Led by award-winning Australian actor Tracie Sammut (GP, House Gang, Home & Away) these high energy workshops will explore everything from unique dance styles (including modern ballet) to theatre sports, contact improvisation, storytelling and voice work. Semester One, which starts in February and runs every Saturday through to July, will also feature guest tutors drawn from Tracie's many professional contacts in the industry. Acceptance participants will have the chance to devise their own ensemble piece for an end of semester performance. The workshop series costs $240. At Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP), Studio 1, Pier 5, Hickson Rd, Walsh Bay, Sydney. For bookings please contact ATYP on 02 9270 2400.
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National Screenwriters Conference 2011
16 -18 February, Phillip Island, Victoria
Titled Just Shoot Me: Getting the Script on the Screen, the 2011 National Screenwriters Conference will bring together the best of local and overseas writing talent for a two and a half day program designed to inspire, provoke thought and celebrate the best of screenwriting in Australia and beyond. The 2011 program is jam packed with sessions, conversations, case studies, mentorships and opportunities to meet with broadcasters, producers and funding bodies. It also keeps up the tradition of conference social events designed to get you talking, laughing and making new friends (whilst catching up with old ones) way into the wee small hours. The Conference will take place at Silverwater Resort on Victoria's tranquil Phillip Island. For further information and to register, visit http://www.awg.com.au/nsc/index.html
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Social Enterprise for Wellbeing and Mental Health Conference
24 - 27 February, Nambucca Valley
Australian of the Year Professor Patrick McGorry endorses the Social Enterprise For Wellbeing and Mental Health 2011 Conference which will be held in the Nambucca Valley on 24 and 25 February followed by a community day on 27 February. Come and see how one of the most disadvantaged communities in NSW began a powerful transformation utilising social enterprise and organisational collaboration as a blueprint for change. The conference will explore the role of social enterprise in community wellbeing and how it can be utilised as a tool for early intervention in mental health. For registration and further information visit http://www.socialenterpriseconference.blogspot.com/
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LGSA Tourism Conference
9 - 11 March, Sutherland Shire
The LGSA Tourism Conference is back for its 7th year with a program to really hook you in. Come to Sutherland in March and experience The Shire at its best with the conference theme 'Gone Fishing. Back Soon...'
The conference will deliver a challenging and highly informative program dealing with many aspects of Local Governments' engagement with tourism, including changing markets and tourism trends; integrating tourism into strategic planning; maximising community dividends from tourism; destination marketing; and financing tourism promotion and development. The program will explore the four areas covered by the NSW Ministerial Taskforces on Tourism and Local Government, Tourism and National Parks, Tourism Planning and Investment and Tourism and Education. Register online at http://www.lgsa-plus.net.au/www/html/3579-registration.asp
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M&G NSW: Access to Funding Workshop
18 March, Dubbo
Successfully obtaining funds for museums and galleries requires knowledge and creativity. Museums & Galleries NSW presents Access to Funding, an invaluable workshop which delivers the skills and specialist knowledge to make accessing funds a reality. Access to Funding provides valuable insight into the different funding programs available, hard copy resources and practical sessions on how to write a winning application with professionals running funding programs. Join speakers from local and state organisations, including Regional Arts NSW's own Funding Manager Annette Eassie, as they offer insight into funding programs. The workshop costs $65 full price and $45 concession and will take place Friday 18 March at the Western Plains Cultural Centre, 76 Wingewarra St, Dubbo. Spaces are limited so be sure to register as soon as possible by contacting Phoebe Arthur: 02 9339 9913, Email phoebea@mgnsw.org.au or
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Opportunities
Toyota Community Spirit Gallery | Call for submissions
The Toyota Community Spirit Gallery is calling for submissions from emerging artists to exhibit in its Emerging Artist exhibition in March 2011. A broad range of contemporary and traditional works across all mediums is sought from artists from diverse social and cultural backgrounds. The focus is on local artists from the cities of Port Phillip and Hobsons Bay but the program is also open to regional and interstate artists. There is no cost to exhibit and no commission charged on sales of work. Successful applicants are eligible to apply for the $10,000 Toyota Community Spirit Artist Travel Award (http://www.watcharts.com.au/travelaward.html). For further information and submission documents visit http://www.watcharts.com.au/toyota.html
Closing 7 February 2011
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Australian Film Festival | Call for submissions
The 2011 Australian Film Festival will be held over 12 inspiring days from 2-13 March at the iconic Randwick Ritz Cinema, Sydney. The festival includes a series of features, outdoor screenings, the Australian Short Film Festival, FutureFilm screenplay competition, seminars and workshops, fringe events with Q&A's by Australia's best filmmakers, the Spot Food & Film Street Festival and the Australian Film Walk of Fame. Submissions are closing soon for Australian Features, Documentaries, Short Films and 15min scripts of any genre. Guidelines and entry details online: http://www.australianfilmfestival.com.au/
Closing 7 February 2011
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In The Bin Short Film Festival | Call for entries
In The Bin is Australia’s widest-spread touring short film festival, visiting over 60 communities each year. Priding themselves on supporting up and coming filmmakers, the Festival pays entrants every time their film is screened on tour. Open to all genres and ages, In The Bin is the perfect opportunity to get exposure. Guidelines and entry details online: http://www.inthebin.net.au/
Closing 9 February 2011
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Griffith Regional Art Gallery | Call for collections
From 24 February until 6 March Griffith Regional Art Gallery will be featuring items from its collection including works in the general collection and jewellery collection. And from 10 March until 24 March the Gallery will be featuring fabulous collections by you! If you have a collection of unique and unusual objects the Gallery would love to hear about it – whether it's comics, tea towels, vases, tea pots, trains, cars, characters, celebrities, tea cosies, tin boxes, movies, posters, jewellery, stamps or something else! The Gallery will feature up to six local collectors and their much loved collections during the exhibition period. To apply to exhibit your collection please contact Kristy Brown at the Gallery for an entry form: Tel 02 6962 5991, Email Kristy.Brown@griffith.nsw.gov.au
Closing 11 February 2011
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M&G NSW Exhibitions Register | Call for submissions
Museums & Galleries NSW are now calling for submissions from public galleries, museums, curators, artists and artist-run initiatives for exhibitions to be included in Issue 1 of the 2011 Exhibitions Register. Seize this opportunity to promote your touring exhibition to a wide audience for free!
The Exhibitions Register is M&G NSW’s free online publication for public galleries throughout NSW and Australia to promote and source exhibitions available for tour. The Register will be available on the M&G NSW website on 23 February 2011. For submission details please visit http://mgnsw.org.au/publications/exhibitions_register/
Closing 11 February 2011
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Sydney Film Festival | Call for entries
The Sydney Film Festival is calling for submissions from Australian and New Zealand productions – features, documentaries and short films, subject to eligibility requirements. Entries are welcome in the following competitive sections: the Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films; FOXTEL Australian Documentary Prize; and the Yoram Gross Animation Award. Guidelines and entry details online: http://sff.org.au/
Closing 16 February 2011
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Crime Week at Varuna | Call for applications
Spend a week in residence with acclaimed crime writer Marele Day. Marele will be in residence for two separate weeks with eight selected writers (four writers from 29 August – 4 September and four writers from 17-23 October), providing individual consultations and group sessions to participants in developing their manuscript to the next stage. Marele will also provide a Masterclass on Saturday 22 October, which is an optional extra for those in residence, at a cost of $100. Crime writers with a substantially developed work-in-progress are welcome to apply. There is an application fee of $55, and a residency fee of $300 for successful applicants. Guidelines and application details online: http://varuna.com.au/
Closing 28 February 2011
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Artspoken| Call for conference papers
Arts Queensland is calling for papers to be presented at Artspoken, Queensland's Regional Arts and Culture Conference, to be hosted by Bundaberg Regional Council from 13–14 October 2011. This biennial Conference will celebrate regional voices, explore new ideas and share excellence in regional arts and cultural development, based on these themes: building strong communities through arts and culture; encouraging community participation and engagement through arts and culture; supporting vibrant regional arts and cultural practice; and activating creative spaces. Proposals for conference papers, presentations, roundtables, workshops or panels are welcome. A copy of the Call for Papers can be downloaded from http://www.arts.qld.gov.au/docs/call-for-papers.pdf. For full Conference information visit http://www.arts.qld.gov.au/arts/regional-arts-culture-2011.html
Closing 28 February 2011
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ArtStart 2011 | Call for artwork design
ArtStart NSW is an arts and cultural program designed for young people aged 12 to 24 in NSW. The program provides opportunities to learn new skills through participating in arts, music and performance workshops and projects. ArtStart NSW also gives young people a chance to exhibit and perform their work during a two-week festival which happens in over 20 regional and metropolitan centres in NSW and online at www.artstart.com.au. ArtStart NSW is now looking to commission a young artist or designer aged between 12 and 24 to develop a new design and tagline to promote ArtStart NSW 2011. The successful artist will be paid a commission fee of $1,000 for the use of their design and tagline. For design specifications and submission details visit http://www.artstart.com.au/News/110125/DesignOpportunityforYoungArtist.aspx
Closing 4 March 2011
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Bus Shelter Poetry | Call for submissions
Do you want to see your written work out there on the streets of Wagga? Wagga City Council and the Booranga Writers' Centre are now opening submissions for a new public poetry project. Poems are sought for display at selected bus shelters in the Wagga area – poems that are about, or in some way inspired by, the city of Wagga Wagga. Your poetry might include the city, the landscapes, the people – whatever Wagga means to you. Selected poems will be displayed in a large poster style format. Selection of poems will be a competitive process and payment of $200 will be offered to each successful poet. Due to the specific size of the posters, poems should be a maximum of 150 words, and limited to 20 lines (including blank lines). Submission details are online at http://www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/www/html/5202-public-poetry-contest.asp?intSiteID=1
Closing 14 March 2011
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NATSIWA's International Women's Day | Call for nominations
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women today and in the next 100 years will continue to be leaders and activists in their communities and the broader world. They will inspire, challenge, develop and break down barriers as new issues emerge and the struggle for recognition and the breakdown of stereotypes continues. To celebrate 100 years of International Women’s Day in 2011, the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women's Alliance (NATSIWA) will honour 100 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who in the past 100 years have achieved change for Indigenous people and communities. NATSIWA is calling on you to nominate! You can nominate as many women as you like and nominees can be from any age, past and present, from all walks of life and from any field including community, traditional culture/lore, business, government, sports, academia etc. The nominations will be used to create a national poster and web page, to be officially launched in Canberra on International Women’s Day, 8 March 2011. For a nomination form please contact Louise Wellington: Tel 02 6175 9924, Email natsiwa.admin@ywca.org.au
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Employment
Australia Council for the Arts | 2 x Arts Funding Roles
Team Leader, Business Operations, Arts Funding The Australia Council is looking for an individual with high level financial management and administrative leadership to manage and oversee streamlined and efficient operation of the Arts Funding division. You will be the central point of contact for financial, operations and administration matters within the Arts Funding division. Download the position profile here.
Administration Officer, Arts Funding The Administration Officer provides effective administration support and client service to teams within the Arts Funding division, to ensure the efficient operation of the Australia Council. You will be providing general administration support services such as word processing, arranging catering, venues and equipment for meetings, database and records management, organising travel arrangements, diary management and assist in financial administration. Download the position profile here.
Closing 7 February 2011
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Courthouse Arts | Artistic Director
Courthouse Arts is seeking a talented Artistic Director to lead this Victorian organisation artistically in the next stage of its development. Located in the heart of Geelong’s Cultural Precinct, Courthouse Arts is the region’s leading provider of arts experiences for young people between 12 and 25 years of age. Currently undergoing a major renovation to its facilities, the organisation is seeking to recruit an Artistic Director who is prepared to work flexibly across a wide range of responsibilities and art forms, and who will set the artistic direction during an exciting period of renewal for the company. This role will suit a person who is dynamic, innovative and adaptable. For further information visit http://www.courthouse.org.au/
Closing 7 February 2011
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Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra| Musical Director
The Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra (SYO), based in Nowra NSW, requires a new Musical Director in 2011. Responsibilities of the incumbent will include conducting weekly rehearsals, conducting concerts, sourcing and/or arranging suitable music for concerts, workshops and other performances, and tutoring at/conducting workshops and weekend camps. Expressions of interest are invited for a negotiated rehearsal and concert period during 2011, with an ongoing position offered to the selected candidate. Remuneration is negotiable. Please supply your resume together with a letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria and including contacts for two referees by Monday 21 February. For an Information Pack detailing the selection criteria please contact Sarah Turvey, SYO Manager: Tel 0409 316 781, Email sjturvey@aapt.net.au
Closing 21 February 2011
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Grants, Fellowships + Residencies
Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarships
The Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarships provide support for young Australians in a variety of categories to help them further their cultural education and achieve their dreams. They are awarded each year for study, maintenance and travel either in Australia or overseas. A total of six scholarships each to the value of $20,000 will be offered in 2011. The categories for the 2011 scholarships include acting, painting, sculpture and singing. There are three acting scholarships on offer this year. To be eligible for this award, you must be a native-born Australian aged 21-35 at the closing date of entries. Guidelines and application details online: http://www.thetrustcompany.com.au/philanthropy/awards/marten_bequest/
Closing 11 February 2011
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Festivals Australia
Festivals Australia is an Australian Government funding program designed to assist the presentation of arts and cultural activities at Australian regional and community festivals. The emphasis is on supporting new projects, which add to the quality and diversity of the arts and cultural programming of regular regional and community festivals. The next funding round for Festivals Australia closes on 15 February, for projects beginning after 1 July 2011. Festivals Australia funding is primarily available for cultural, community and local government organisations that run festivals in regional and remote areas of Australia. Guidelines and application details online: http://www.arts.gov.au/arts/festivals_australia
Closing 15 February 2011
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Australia Council for the Arts | Dance Grants
Dance - Projects Project grants support the research, creative development, production, remounting or presentation/s of dance works. The aim is to encourage artists to take time to develop a work over the course of its life cycle. You can apply for one or more development stages of a single work. Individual artists, companies and other organisations are welcome to apply. Guidelines and application details online here.
Dance - Artform Development Artform development grants provide organisations with funding for programs that develop Australian dance. These can include, but are not limited to, national and international reciprocal partnerships, professional development programs such as mentor programs, masterclasses, workshops, international exchanges, management support and peer evaluation. Infrastructure costs will not be supported. Programs can be short term or extend up to twelve months. Guidelines and application details online here.
Closing 18 February 2011
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Australia Council for the Arts | ArtStart Grants
The ArtStart program has been created to give financial assistance of up to $10,000 to arts graduates, helping them move from study to a professional career in the arts industry. Grants are available for artists in the visual arts, hybrid and media arts, performing arts, music, literature or in community arts and cultural development. Artstart can fund a career or small business development strategy that might include creating a portfolio of work, marketing yourself, setting up studio space, paying for business advice, disability or cultural awareness training, tools of trade, mentorship and more. There’s no age limit, however applicants need to have completed (or be about to complete) eligible arts training at Certificate IV level or above in the three years prior to the ArtStart application closing date. Guidelines and application details online: http://www.artstartgrant.com.au/Information
Closing 2 March 2011
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Australia Council for the Arts | Community Partnerships
This category provides funding of up to $20,000 for individuals, groups and organisations to develop and implement community arts and cultural development projects with a range of partners. The community partnerships committee supports a number of priority areas that cover a range of geographic, demographic and social contexts. These priority areas serve to focus effective use of the resources of community partnerships and include regional Australia, disability, young people, cultural diversity, emerging communities, Indigenous people, remote Indigenous communities and specific critical social and cultural issues requiring focused attention. For the purpose of this category, the term ‘partners’ refers to individuals or organisations that will help make the project happen. The partners will work in collaboration with the applicant, towards a shared vision and may contribute financially or in kind to the project. First time applicants are encouraged to apply.
Closing 4 March 2011
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Screen NSW | Production Finance Fund
The Production Finance Fund provides finance to productions which are to be produced or post-produced in NSW and which have the rest of their finance in place. Its purpose is to encourage a high level of quality productions in NSW and to ensure employment for NSW creative teams and crews. The Production Finance fund provides funding for feature films, factual programs and series, television drama and telemovies, animation series, transmedia content, post-production in the above categories, and official co-productions in the above categories. Individuals intending to apply should contact Nerida Moore on 02 8222 4852, and forward a completed Finance Plan as soon as possible before the application date. Guidelines and application details online: http://screen.nsw.gov.au/index.php?page_id=25&fund_id=21&page=about
Closing 11 March 2011
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Australia Council for the Arts | AlloSphere Residency
The Australia Council for the Arts invites Australian musicians, composers, sound artists and media artists who work extensively with sound to apply for the pilot 3-month AlloSphere Residency. The Inter-Arts office and the Music Board, in partnership with the University of California, are offering an opportunity for an artists' residency at this unique international facility. The AlloSphere is a 30-foot diameter sphere built inside a 3-story, near-to-anechoic (echo free) cube in Santa Barbara, California, which allows for synthesis, manipulation, exploration and analysis of large-scale data sets in an environment that can simulate virtually real sensorial perception. The AlloSphere is an instrument similar to the telescope, in that it will enable scientists to see data in new ways that provoke insight. It is also like a violin or a symphony orchestra – an instrument to compose for and to play. Guidelines and application details online: http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/grants/allosphere_residency
Closing 14 March 2011
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Australia Council for the Arts | Literature Grants
Literature - Promotion Promotion grants support the promotion of Australian literature and activities that foster greater appreciation of Australian creative writing. Local and overseas organisations may apply for support towards airfares, fees and expenses for participation at literary festivals, conferences and other promotional activities. Guidelines and application details online here.
Literature - Publishing Publishing grants support the publication of literary work by Australian writers in Australia and overseas. Applications are accepted from Australian book publishers registered with the Literature Board, Australian literary magazines, and overseas book and magazine publishers. Guidelines and application details online here.
Literature - Residencies Residencies foster excellence in writing by providing individual writers with a supportive environment for professional development, research and creative risk-taking. Support is available to individual writers and picture book illustrators through residencies and studios in Australia and overseas. Guidelines and application details online here.
Closing 30 March 2011
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Australian Antarctic Division | Arts Fellowship
As a way of informing and educating Australians about Antarctica and Australia's activities there, the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) administers the Australian Antarctic Arts Fellowship enabling those with a non-science focus to experience Antarctica first-hand so that they may communicate this unique experience and understanding to other Australians. Each year, the AAD invites applications from two main groups: artists, researchers, filmmakers and writers with a demonstrated track record; and talented emerging artists and writers from the creative arts, humanities and social sciences. The program aims to nurture the production of excellent and significant works of art and interpretation by leading professionals and talented emerging artists and writers. Guidelines and application details online: http://www.antarctica.gov.au/about-antarctica/antarctic-arts-fellowship
Closing 30 March 2011
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Coca-Cola Australia Foundation | Community Grants
The Coca-Cola Australia Foundation is an independent charitable trust funded by the Coca-Cola System in Australia and devoted to improving the lives of marginalised youth. It distributes $1 million annually to fund three to four major national projects and a number of smaller local community programs. To apply for a Community Grant of up to $10,000 you must meet the following criteria: your organisation must have Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status from the Australian Taxation Office; the program must target marginalised young Australians in the key areas of education, leadership, wellbeing and environment; the program must be able to demonstrate a difference or improvement for the specific youth issue it addresses; the program should be innovative. Guidelines and application details online: http://www.ccamatil.com/AboutCCA/Pages/Coca-ColaFoundation.aspx
Closing 30 March 2011
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FRRR | Small Grants for Small Rural Communities
The FRRR's small grants program for small rural Australian communities offers around $900,000 a year in grants to benefit people in rural and remote communities. Grants of up to $5,000 will be made to not-for-profit organisations 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. Guidelines and application details online: http://www.frrr.org.au/programsDetail.asp?ProgramID=4
Closing 31 March 2011
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Diversity and Social Cohesion Program
Not for profit organisations often have great ideas to address issues of cultural, racial and religious intolerance, but sometimes need additional resources to turn their plans into reality. Diversity and Social Cohesion Program (DSCP) grants provide funding to help these organisations develop their own projects to help build stronger community relations. DSCP grants provide funds of up to $50,000 for community groups and organisations to deliver projects that address local community relations issues. The Australian Government believes that strong social cohesion is best achieved by projects that bring all Australians together and in particular create connections across the community. Guidelines and application details online: http://www.harmony.gov.au/funding/dscp-grants/
Closing 31 March 2011
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Awards + Prizes
Calleen Art Award
Cowra Regional Art Gallery is delighted to once again invite artists to enter the following art awards:
The Calleen Art Award is an acquisitive art award of $15,000 for an original art work in any painting medium. The award is open to artists living and working in Australia and sponsored by the Calleen Trust, initiated in 1977 by Patricia Fagan OA).
The Central West Regional Artists Award is a non-acquisitive prize of $2,000 for an original art work in any painting medium or any drawing medium on paper. The award is open to artists living and working in central west NSW and the local government areas of Bathurst, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Forbes, Lachlan, Lithgow, Mudgee/Gulgong, Oberon, Orange, Parkes, Weddin and Wellington. Guidelines and application details online: http://www.cowraartgallery.com.au/awards.html
Closing 5 March 2011
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Head On Portrait Prize for Photography
Head on Portrait Prize, Australia's most prestigious photographic portrait competition, will be open for entries from 1 February until 13 March 2011. Australian photographers at home and around the world are invited to submit images for the 2011 competition, widely regarded as the leading photographic portrait prize in the country. The total value of prizes is over $40,000. The three photographers judged to have entered the best Australian contemporary photographic portraits will be awarded joint winners for 2011. Two further prizes will be presented for the Critic's Award and for People's Choice. Finalists' work will be exhibited as part of the Head On Photo Festival in Sydney from 5 May to 11 June 2011. Guidelines and application details online: http://www.headon.com.au/
Closing 13 March 2011
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Cultural Industries Award for Councils
The Cultural Industries Award (CIA) is for leadership by councils in developing cultural industries with local communities. Part of the LGSA's annual Cultural Awards, the CIA is offered every three years and is now open for the second time. The inaugural Award was won by Byron Shire Council for facilitation of East of Everything, the first regionally based television drama series. The Cultural Awards website features hundreds of Local Government arts projects. You can quickly and easily feature the work of your council with just a paragraph and a photo. Guidelines and application details online: http://culturalawards2011.lgsa.org.au/
Closing 14 March 2011
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Northern Rivers Portrait Prize
Now in its second year, the Northern Rivers Portrait Prize is a painting and drawing prize open to artists whose artwork depicts a person from the Northern Rivers who the artist believes to be of value to their lives and/or to the community. This prize encourages artists from the Northern Rivers and Australia wide. The exhibition of finalists will take place from Saturday 30 April – Saturday 4 June 2011. The Northern Rivers Portrait Prize includes three awards: a $10,000 acquisitive award for the Overall Winner, a $1,000 non-acquisitive Emerging Artist Award, and a $500 non-acquisitive Peoples’ Choice Award. Guidelines and application details online: http://www.lismoregallery.org/cmst/lrg003/view_doc.asp?id=398&cat=38
Closing 25 March 2011
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Prometheus Visual Arts Award
The Prometheus Visual Arts Award was dreamed into existence in 2003 through an awareness of the importance of developing artistic confidence, expertise and appreciation amongst our nation's artists and our nation's children. It has been designed to inspire emerging artists to see, reflect upon and interpret our world in fresh, idiosyncratic and challenging ways. The Competition is open to all Australian artists (an Australian citizen or those who have been a permanent resident of Australia for at least twelve months), and welcomes the submission of works from all forms of art media. The Judge may nominate a Winner of the Prometheus Visual Arts Award and that work will be acquired for $15,000 (even if the catalogue price exceeds $15,000) for the Prometheus Foundation Gallery Collection. Guidelines and application details online: http://www.prometheusartaward.com.au/index.php
Closing 25 March 2011
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Charlatan Ink Art Prize
The Charlatan Ink Art Prize for visual arts is an international competition open to all artists across all art forms: painters (in any medium and stylistic expression from classical painting to collages to illustrations to graffiti to drawing to print); photographers (film/digital); sculptors (3D works/jewellery); film-makers (video/film-camera/animation film); conceptual artists (working in all mediums mentioned above); crafts (from pottery to weaving to carpet-looming). This year the first prize is US$25,000 (non-acquisitive) for works with the theme: “Where do we come from? What are we? Where are we going?”. Guidelines and application details online: http://www.charlatanink.com/artprize/about.html
Closing 31 March 2011
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Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Sculpture Prize
The Hunter Region Botanic Gardens at Heatherbrae near Raymond Terrace will hold the second annual Sculpture Prize in May 2011. Entries are invited for an outdoor exhibition, with prizes of $1,000 and $300; and an indoor exhibition, with prizes of $500 and $300. Please note the maximum size for works entered into the indoor exhibition is strictly 60cm x 60cm x 60cm. Works will be displayed from Sunday 8 May until Sunday 5 June 2011. Guidelines and application details online: http://australiansculpture.yolasite.com/
Closing 1 April 2011
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Available to Tour
Splash Theatre | Mr Badger
Mr Badger, in the guise of storyteller, presents a delightful performance of Kenneth Grahame's classic story The Wind in the Willows. Mr Badger, in his own kindly way, tells the story of Toad, Ratty and Mole and their adventures on the Riverbank, the Open Road, the Wild Wood and Toad Hall. A storytelling performance celebrating the joys of friendship and the natural world, this intimate performance tours to libraries, schools, festivals, agricultural shows and public gardens. The performance delights both youngsters and devotees of Grahame's book. It is suitable for children aged five and over and is 35 minutes in duration. Current dates available for tour in NSW are 2-20 May (three weeks during school term time), and 26 September-8 October (two weeks over school holidays). The fee is $300 plus GST per performance, with discounts for multiple performances. For further information please contact Chris John at Splash Theatre Company: Tel 08 8277 7293, Email cjsplash@internode.on.net
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What's On
Lismore Regional Gallery | BoxWorld
5 February - 12 March, Lismore
BoxWorld is a spectacular miniature city made almost entirely from recycled materials. It was created by Tasmanian model maker and environmentalist, Warren Thomas, and has been over twelve years in the making. Warren was originally inspired to create BoxWorld after a visit to a travelling display by Lego Land. Unable to afford or justify the use of plastic Lego blocks, Warren started using milk cartons and cereal boxes for his display instead. Warren is a firm believer in the three Rs: Reduce, Re-Use and Recycle. BoxWorld is the antithesis of glistening commercialism, which lures us to spend money beyond our means. It transforms everyday waste into something intriguing and is made of materials which are mostly free, including cardboard, polystyrene, cans, straws and ice cream sticks. For further information visit http://www.lismoregallery.org/
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Sturt Gallery | National Contemporary Jewellery Award
6 February - 13 March, Mittagong
The National Contemporary Jewellery Award 2010 exhibition features work by 33 contemporary Australian jewellery designers, bringing together contemporary applied arts, visual arts and design practice in one innovative exhibition. An exciting new collaboration between Sturt Gallery and Griffith Regional Art Gallery sees this important jewellery exhibition on tour for the very first time and Sturt is the exclusive venue to host it. The exhibition runs from 6 February to 13 March and will be opened by special guest Catrina Vignando, General Manager of Craft Australia, at 11am on Sunday 6 February. At Sturt Gallery, Cnr Range Rd and Waverley Pde, Mittagong. For further information please contact the Gallery: Tel 02 4860 2080, Email mviner@sturt.nsw.edu.au
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Andrew Veivers | The Rhythm Method
8 February, Bathurst
Andrew Veivers, one of Australia’s finest Spanish guitarists, is undertaking a 3 month solo tour of concerts, workshops and masterclasses to celebrate the launch of his flamenco guitar instructional book and DVD, The Rhythm Method. Andrew’s performances will cover South East Queensland and coastal and central NSW, including Illawarra, Tamborine, Tyalgum, Bellingen, Newcastle, Sydney, Bathurst, Griffith, Hay, Deniliquin, Darlington Point and Warwick. Andrew will perform at City Hall, Bathurst, on Tuesday 8 February at 7.30pm. Tickets are $15 and are available online at http://www.bmec.com.au/bmec/
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This month at New England Regional Art Museum
11 February - 27 March, Armidale
Stuart Boggs: To Cut Away the Surface Stuart Boggs is a gestural expressionist painter and geologist whose bold works portray the erosional balance and imbalance of the landscape. Boggs lives and works in the New England gorge country.
Robyn Jackson and Julia Hardman: Mixed Mediums Robyn Jackson is inspired by the stories and characters from every day living in a country town. She has created a series of fun, colourful artworks imbued with a little mischief. Julia Hardman's recent work has been inspired by a trip to Brazil and frequently depicts people in the environment. This collection represents her love of the seaside and the beauty of nature, both far away and at home. At New England Regional Art Museum, Kentucky St, Armidale. For further information visit http://www.neram.com.au/index.html
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Jayes Gallery | The Living Landscape
13 February - 6 March, Molong
Jayes Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of a new show by celebrated artist Georgia Mansur on Sunday 13 February at 2pm. Georgia is a well known teacher and practicing artist with an abundance of special effects and different techniques to draw on. In this show she displays her talent for describing the Australian landscape through a discerning eye for colour and form. Come along to the opening for an opportunity to meet the artist, learn how she 'sees' the landscape that inspires her and hear how she interprets the landscape into these exceptional artworks. At Jayes Gallery, 31–33 Gidley St, Molong. For further information visit http://www.jayesgallery.blogspot.com/
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Turns
14 and 15 February, Bathurst
Two icons of Australian theatre, Nancye Hayes and Reg Livermore, take to the stage in the world premiere tour of Turns – a reflection on identity, family, show business, and completely losing your marbles! Pantomime star Marjory Joy is on her last legs (or is she?). As she reflects on a life spent in show business (or was it?), her son Alistair tries to understand this woman, all women – and to come to terms with one woman in particular. Turns was especially created for these two stars, from the pen and vivid imagination of Reg Livermore himself. Turns will be performed at 8pm on Monday 14 February, and 12pm and 8pm on Tuesday 15 February. Tickets are $20-$49.50 and are available online at http://www.bmec.com.au/bmec/whatson/event.php?evid=b9HKv8PodN3. At Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William St, Bathurst.
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Lior by Request
20 February, Orange
Lior by Request is an intimate tour that presents fans with the unique opportunity to request the set list each night. Fans can not only request their favourite tracks from Lior's three studio albums, they can also request a cover song that they would like to see Lior and his string quartet interpret. To request a track, concert-goers should email their concert town, three studio album tracks and one cover song to katie@lior.com.au. Tickets for Lior's Orange concert on Sunday 20 February are $45 and are available from Collins Booksellers, Summer St, Orange, or at the venue door. The concert will kick off at 7pm at the Orange Regional Conservatorium Auditorium at 73A, Hill St, Orange. For further information visit http://www.orangecon.org.au/events.html
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The Sand Dwellers
24 - 26 February, Bathurst
This comedy-drama, by local playwright Kay Nankervis, is set in a fictional current affairs television program production office. The characters are forced to make questionable decisions daily in order to survive in the cut-throat world of commercial TV. The action of the play is reflected against great moments in white Australian and western history – exposing those iconic events we celebrate as examples of our heroism as ones that should help us see our cowardice. Performances take place at 7.30pm on Thursday 24 and Friday 25 February, and at 5pm on Saturday 26 February. Tickets are available from the Box Office on 02 6333 6161. At Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William St, Bathurst.
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M. Ward in Byron Bay
25 February, Byron Bay
On his seventh album, M. Ward cements his reputation as one of America’s most unique talents. Mention his name to any folk or guitar aficionado and you’ll be met with an avalanche of praise. Over the past few years, he has found an ever-increasing and dedicated audience. His last three albums – Transfiguration of Vincent, Transistor Radio, and Post-War, all released on the Merge label – have struck a singular chord among music fans. He has collaborated with some of the world’s best musicians including Cat Power, Norah Jones, Conor Oberst and Bright Eyes, Jim James of My Morning Jacket, and Neko Case. M. Ward will play the Byron Bay Community Centre on Friday 25 February, kicking off at 8pm. Tickets are $47 and are available online at http://www.byroncentre.com.au/whats-on/buy-tickets.
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Pirate Trivia Fundraiser
25 February, Grafton
Grafton Regional Gallery is hosting Pirate Trivia at 6pm on Friday 25 February at the Grafton District Services Club. The trivia night is a fundraiser for the Gallery’s flagship event, the Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award (JADA). In addition to the trivia, prizes will be on offer for the numerous pirate-themed games (all legal) that are planned with local businesses contributing to the treasure chest. Details of prizes and local supporters are online at www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au. Pirate dress is optional but those who turn up as civilians risk walking the plank! Participants can book in as a complete team of eight or book individually and meet new friends at one of the tables. Cost is $11 per person or $88 for a table of eight. Prepayment and bookings are essential: Tel 02 6642 3177.
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Narek Galleries | Red Shoes
25 February - 4 April, Tanja
Textile artist Sharon Peoples' Red Shoes series began with a postcard design for a pair of red leather slippers on a dark background. The strong response to her postcard design encouraged Peoples to investigate the myths and imagery of red shoes as a rich symbolic source, from the tales of Hans Christian Anderson to the writings of Freud, Jung, Bettelheim and Warner. The delight of the array of reds, the shades and the hues, and the textures that could be used in a narrow context, was energizing. Forty pairs later, like symbols and images of myths, red shoes have a miraculous property: they are inexhaustible. At Narek Galleries, 1140 Tathra-Bermagui Rd, Tanja. For further information visit http://www.narekgalleries.com/
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This month at Grafton Regional Gallery
Until 27 February, Grafton
Bill Henson: Early work from the MGA Collection Works drawn from the Monash Gallery of Art concentrating on Bill Henson's early career from 1977-92.
The Hankie Project from Barratt Galleries 102 artworks on handkerchiefs based around death, grief and bereavement.
Sister Cities Grafton & Izunagaoka/Izunokuni A selection of art works and traditional Japanese cultural objects including ink drawing, collage, scrolls, timberwork and a hand-painted fan.
Pat Jenkins & Rhondella Hyde: Looking Both Ways A collection by two local artists well known in the Clarence Valley.
Grafton Art Club Youth Art Work produced by young artists participating in the Grafton Art Club’s Youth art classes. At Grafton Regional Gallery, 158 Fitzroy St, Grafton. For further information please visit http://www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au
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Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only The Piano Player
27 February, Lithgow
The Greater Lithgow Arts Council has arranged a fantastic concert at the Union Theatre as a highlight of their 'Back to the 1920's' weekend. Titled Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only The Piano Player, David Scheel's performance pays tribute to great pianists of the past, involves hilarious (and true) stories of bad pianos he has had to play, and sends up whoever or whatever is making the news. You might hear a popular folk tune played in the styles of various old masters, or a piece by Bach and another by Andrew Lloyd Webber played simultaneously – one with the right hand, the other with the left. A mini-sonata based on the 20 most requested tunes is another favourite, as is David’s comedy classic, a translation of the lyrics of Waltzing Matilda. Small wonder David has been compared with performers such as Peter Ustinov, Robin Williams and Victor Borge. David will perform at 2pm, Sunday 27 February at Union Theatre, Bridge St, Lithgow. Tickets are $15-$20 and are available from Rock Sounds & HiFi, Lithgow, from 12 February.
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Junee Rhythm 'N' Rail Festival
4 - 6 March, Junee
After a couple of years ‘on the shelf’ Junee's Rhythm 'N' Rail Festival is being relaunched in celebration of Junee's distinctive rail heritage. The Festival's feature event will be the Wind in the Roundhouse Concert which will showcase a variety of unique acts, including the interactive African drumming group Teambeat. There are plenty of other drawcards across the weekend, including Tin Hare train shuttles, Licorice Saturday at Junee Licorice & Chocolate factory, a Farmers Market, Junee Lamb lunch, Bush poets breakfast, Rocky Road world record attempt, Living Museum and plenty more.
Shuttle buses running between the venues will make it convenient for visitors and a variety of accommodation options mean you can stay the weekend! For further information visit www.juneeonline.com
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Sculpture on the Edge
4 - 13 March, Bermagui
The outdoor sculpture exhibition Sculpture on the Edge will run from 4-13 March at various locations around Bermagui, including Endeavour Point Headland, Horseshoe Bay Beach, Dickinson Park and the Bermagui Community Hall. A number of events will be held in association with the exhibition, including the Monumental vs Ephemeral symposium at The White House, Bermagui on 6 March; a Festival Club at the Horse and Camel Wine Bar on 6 and 9 March; and an Open Day at patron Philip Cox's Murrah property on Saturday 12 March. This year's prize pool has grown with the donation of an Emerging Artist Prize by the Bermagui Country Club and one from young patrons Daniel and Adam Iliffe. Philip Cox will again provide the Acquisitive Prize, while Cursley Financial Services are supporting a People's Choice Award and ANU Sculpture School will donate a residency. Funding from Regional Arts NSW and Horizon Credit Union means a number of workshops will be on offer for local schools as well as an open workshops on soft sculpture and fire sculpture. For further information visit www.sculpturebermagui.org.au or contact Event Manager Jan Ireland on 02 6493 3808. The Regional Arts Fund is an Australian Government initiative supporting the arts in regional and remote Australia.
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Wagga Wagga Art Gallery | Tour de Force
Until 13 March, Wagga Wagga
Tour De Force: In Case Of Emergency Break Glass is a groundbreaking exhibition that highlights the work of eight progressive Australian artists who have made work that breaches the traditional ideas, methods and materials of glass making. The exhibition brings new focus to the medium of glass, particularly the conceptual branch of the practice. Masterfully crafted and exquisitely realised, this provocative exhibition is a celebration of genuine artistic integrity – and as such is set to both challenge and inspire a new generation of studio glass artists. Curated by renowned glass rebel Megan Bottari, Tour De Force is not for the faint of heart. At Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Cnr Baylis and Morrow Sts, Wagga Wagga. For further information visit http://www.waggaartgallery.org/
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This month at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Until 13 March, Bathurst
Noelene Lucas: After the Rain During her participation in the Hill End Artists in Residence Program in May 2009, video artist Noelene Lucas created a number of works exploring issues relating to weather and climate change, including the atmospheric video installation After the Rain.
Robert Baines: Metal Robert Baines is one of Australia’s most prominent and influential jewellers and goldsmiths with a career spanning more than 30 years. With wry humour, his works challenge our conception of the world as much as they delight with their technical brilliance.
Collective Memory: Facets of the Permanent Collection Collective Memory explores the way collections are created, nurtured and grown through astute purchasing, benevolent donations and generous gifts. At Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 Keppel St, Bathurst. For further information visit http://www.bathurstart.com.au/
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This month at Tweed River Art Gallery
Until 27 March, Murwillumbah
Surface Tension: the art of Euan Macleod 1991 – 2009 The first major touring exhibition of work by Macleod, considered to be one of the finest painters of his generation.
A stitch in time: Heather Matthew A daily journal of collages created throughout 2010 by artist Heather Matthew.
Corpse: Graeme Peebles, Gregory Harrison and Anna Austin An artist's book of 'exquisite corpse' limited edition prints created between 2008 and 2010 by Peebles, Harrison and Austin.
Mindscape – Convergence: David Rousell This exhibition combines two series of Rousell's recent glass sculptures in a cohesive collection. At Tweed River Art Gallery, 2 Mistral Rd, Murwillumbah: Tel 02 6670 2790, Website www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/artgallery
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