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HighlightsLieder Theatre Company Celebrates its 120th Birthday!
RANSW would like to congratulate the Lieder Theatre Company on their 120th Birthday! They will be celebrating with the performance of an old favourite play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The birth of the company’s existence is being heralded from May 5 1891, when an advertisement in Goulburn’s ‘Penny Post’ called a meeting for the ‘Goulburn Liedertafel’ members to gather and make themselves official. In effect, the Lieder company think of themselves as the longest running theatre company in Australia! They’re hoping to learn more about their history and if their claim of being the oldest running theatre is indeed true. If you have any information about the history of the Lieder, or have seen any other companies claiming to be older than them, Lieder would love to hear from you. For more information on the performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, or to share your story, contact the Leider company by emailing lieder@goulburn.net.au or calling the theatre on (02) 4821 5066. Sensorial Loop: Tamworth Textile Triennial
24 September 2011 Tamworth Regional Gallery will host the first Tamworth Textile Triennial Sensorial Loop from 24 September 2011. There are 22 creative textile artists included in the triennial, representing a cross section of demographics from many states and one territory in Australia. Curator Patrick Snelling has a strong association with textile education and studio practice in Australia. His curatorial focus for Sensorial Loop is to promote excellence and the ‘diversity of making’ through the ideas that creative practitioners bring to the textile discipline. Some of the works include: a Victorian style mourning dress stained with a fugitive dye; pictures made of buttons detailing migrant experience; hand printed resist style patterned cloth and machine knitted metal sculptural forms. SHIFT: A New Play About Life At and Beyond the Coalface
Muswellbrook, 15-17 September Singleton, 22-24 September Arts Upper Hunter presents SHIFT, a new play written by PP Cranney, directed by Verity Higgins and featuring Simone Bailey, Andrew Dempster, Caitlin Folpp, Patrick Moore, Wendell Peacock, Kelly Tym, Wayde Walker and Richard Wootten. When Kate’s elderly father dies after a lifetime mining underground, her relationships with family, friends and community come into sharp focus. Her husband Gary is constantly tired from working twelve hour shifts mining coal, her daughter has become an anti-coal activist and a multinational mining company wants to buy her property. SHIFT is part of a two year project with the purpose of writing and producing a play connected to the lives of the people of the Hunter, in particular those who work, or are connected to shift work, in some way or other. The project has been funded by the Commonwealth Government’s Regional Arts Fund and researched in the Upper Hunter. For further details, including booking information, visit the Arts Upper Hunter website or call them on (02)6540 1188. Orana Arts present Tunes for Tikes
September School Holidays Orana Arts staff and musicians from the Macquarie Conservatorium in Dubbo are hitting the road in week one of the school holidays to present Tunes for Tikes, a series of concerts featuring orchestral music for pre-school to primary aged children in communities across the Orana Arts region. The program will include a music performance by music teachers, an interactive session with the children, and an opportunity to learn more about developing children’s musical knowledge at the Macquarie Conservatorium. The free program will be presented in 8 different locations, including Coolah, Coonabarabran, Mudgee, Kandos, Mendooran, Narromine and Gilgandra thanks to funding from Arts NSW and Joblink Plus. For more information, please contact Orana Arts through their web page here or call (02) 6817 8704. Mindle: A Celebration of Indigenous Culture 2 - 30 September 2011
Indigenous culture will be celebrated through the edifying group exhibition of Jambama artists, Mindle. The Bundjalung term “mindle” translates to “clever” in English. The title was chosen by Jambama Aboriginal Art Gallery to represent their member artists, all of which are very talented contemporary artists. For this exhibition, Jambama Art Gallery of Casino and Indigenous students from Casino West Public School, partner with the Platypus Gallery to share stories, dance, food and art from the Bundjalung nation with the wider community.'Mindle' is a public celebration of Indigenous culture bringing together all peoples to understand, appreciate and celebrate the local Indigenous culture. Mindle has been successfully granted funding through the Country Arts Support Program which is funded by the NSW Government through Arts NSW and jointly delivered by the Regional Arts NSW and Regional Arts Boards throughout NSW. For more information, contact the Platypus Gallery on (02) 6662 3566 or click here. Regional Arts NSW NewsArts Upper Hunter welcomes Mark Reedman as new RADO
The Board of Arts Upper Hunter is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Reedman as the new Regional Arts Development Officer(RADO). Previously a RADO with Eastern Riverina Arts and having worked in community cultural development for many years, Reedman brings considerable experience to his new role. Mark will be working in a number of offices throughout the region, in order for Arts Upper Hunter to improve coverage of its five local government areas – Dungog, Gloucester, Muswellbrook, Singleton and Upper Hunter. Part of the NSW Regional Arts Network, Arts Upper Hunter provides a range of services including grant programs, advice, assistance, information and advocacy as well as running projects of its own. For more information, call Arts Upper Hunter on 4992 1033 or visit artsupperhunter.com.au RANSW is now a member of the Indigenous Art Code
RANSW is pleased to announce their application for membership to the Indigenous Art Code has been accepted. This code establishes a set of standards for commercial dealing with Indigenous visual artists; provides a benchmark for ethical behaviour; and builds greater certainty for consumers that the artworks they buy come through ethical processes. As a supporter member of the Indigenous Australian Art Commercial Code of Conduct, we are committed to the principles of ethical trade in Indigenous visual art. For more information, and to see a full list of members and supporting organisations, please visit the Indigenous Art Code website. Three NSW RADOs to Present at Conference
Regional Arts NSW RADO’s Tracey Callinan, James Giddey and Jane Kreis have been selected to give presentations on their respective regional arts and health programs at The Art of Good Health and Wellbeing 3rd Annual International Arts and Health conference at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra from 14 to 17 November 2011. Organised by the national advocacy and networking organisation, Arts and Health Australia, this annual arts and health conference offers delegates access to an outstanding group of speakers from across Australia and overseas over 3 days. The NGA’s Education team is also co-ordinating a range of workshops and activities for delegate participation, including Art and Dementia training workshops, Medical Education presentations and Aboriginal art, culture and health sessions. Registrations are now open, places are limited so get in quick. For further information, including how to register, visit artsandhealth.org. Arts OutWest successful in Youth Development & Support Program
Arts OutWest’s youth arts program is one of 20 projects to be funded nationally in 2012 under the federal government’s Youth Development and Support Program (YDSP). The YDSP provides funding each year for projects for young people, to build their leadership skills and develop connections between young people and their communities. The $17,000 from the YDSP will enable Arts OutWest to continue work already started with young people in the region with the Art Parking project and will create exciting new outlets for young artists. Minister for Youth, Peter Garrett, said the funding was mainly targeted toward not-for-profit community-based or national youth organisations, specifically projects involving the arts and creative enterprise, with a particular focus on Indigenous youth. Other projects benefiting from the grant in regional NSW include: Inverell Disability Service Inc for Brighter Access Pottery Art; Heaps Decent Ltd [Wagga Wagga] for Heaps Decent Satellite Sessions; Creative Peoples Collective Inc. [Northern Rivers] for Beats and Roots - Hip Hop Symposium and Youth Arts Leadership Forum; and Queanbeyan Multilingual Centre Inc for My Story - Refugee Young People. For more information on the YDSP click here. 641 Followers and Counting! | Twitter
RANSW has an evergrowing number of followers on Twitter. We are engaging in the social media phenomenon more than ever - and you could enjoy the benefits if you follow us. We are often sent, or come across, information that cannot be included in the e-bulletin for various reasons [usually due to dates]. For this reason, we share information about many opportunities and events [and remind you about some opportunities closing very soon] through our Tweets. So come on - join the Twitter community, follow us @RegionalArtsNSW! To find us, click here. Other NewsRegistration Open for the 5th World Summit on Arts & Culture
The 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture will be held in Melbourne this year, on 3 - 6 October. Under the theme of Creative Intersections, the Summit will bring together government and cultural leaders from over 80 countries to explore how artists can give a voice to diverse communities and explore concerns through collaborations with experts in health and well-being, the environment, education, business, new technologies, cultural identity and more. For further information, including the full program, guest speakers and links to register, visit the Artsummit website. New Funding to Build a Creative Australia
As part of the Government’s promise to invest in creative Australia, $10 million in new funding commited to the arts will be delivered through a five year program, the Australia Council for the Arts’ Creative Australia Artists Grants. The program will commence this year, spanning accross artforms, to assist artists in delivering: new works with grants up to $80,000 per annum on offer; presentations with up to $50,000 per annum; and undertaking fellowships with $100,000 on offer to established artists and $60,000 to young and emerging artists. The new opportunities being made available under the scheme include the New Art initiative open to artists of all backgrounds. This initiative will support 16 larger scale projects that explore new ways of having the general public interact with contemporary art. Other new opportunities under this initiative will be promoted as they become available through funding forums, marketing campaigns and online resources. Artists who face access barriers will be a focal point. While the details of these specific funding programs to implement the initiative are yet to be finalised, you can click here to read more information or scroll down to the grants section so see what's on offer so far from the Australian Council for the Arts. National Cultural Policy Discussion Paper
On 11 August 2011, Minister for the Arts, Simon Crean, released a discussion paper on the next step in developing the Nation’s Cultural Policy. The new cultural policy is the first in nearly twenty years since the Keating Government issued its comprehensive statement ‘Creative Nation’. The need to reassess the previous policy has been recognised in order to connect the arts and creative industries into the mainstream of everyday life for Australian’s, "The arts are fundamental to our way of life and not just for their entertainment value," Mr. Crean said. “We want to keep up with change and ensure all Australians - no matter who they are or where they live - can access arts and culture in all its many forms, particularly in regional areas.” Feedback on the discussion paper is encouraged and will be open until 21 October 2011. To view the paper and have your say, go to www.culture.arts.gov.au. Arts at the Heart of New Australian Curriculum
The government has released plans for the Arts to be given a central place in the new Australian Curriculum. Taking on board suggestions from education leaders, schools and parents, the shaping paper regarding the new curriculum proposes students will study all five arts subjects – dance, drama, media arts, music and visual arts – all throughout primary school. High school students will have the option to begin specialising in one or more of their favourite Arts subjects. Arts Minister, Simon Crean, said the Arts curriculum will ensure young Australians have access to learning in the creative arts. The Australian Arts Curriculum will be developed from the shaping paper released by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority and will be available for public consultation next year. Further details of the shaping paper are available here. Lieder Theatre Company Celebrates its 120th Birthday!
RANSW would like to congratulate the Lieder Theatre Company on their 120th Birthday! They will be celebrating with the performance of an old favourite play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The birth of the company’s existence is being heralded from May 5 1891, when an advertisement in Goulburn’s ‘Penny Post’ called a meeting for the ‘Goulburn Liedertafel’ members to gather and make themselves official. In effect, the Lieder company think of themselves as the longest running theatre company in Australia! They’re hoping to learn more about their history and if their claim of being the oldest running theatre is indeed true. If you have any information about the history of the Lieder, or have seen any other companies claiming to be older than them, Lieder would love to hear from you. For more information on the performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, or to share your story, contact the Leider company by emailing lieder@goulburn.net.au or calling the theatre on (02) 4821 5066. 2011 ACCELERATE Finalists Announced
Eight Indigenous Australians have been announced as the finalists in the 2011 ACCELERATE cultural leadership programme. Initiated as an answer to the lack of representation of Indigenous Australians in positions of influence within the creative sector and mainstream media, ACCELERATE aims to empower participants to drive positive cultural change through their own careers, and in their industry sector or community. The eight finalists were selected from more than 40 strong submissions from around Australia: Kevin O’Brien, Marilyn Miller, Barbara Matters, Frances Rings, Alick Tipoti, Sharon Paten, Jason Tamiru, Kyle Morrison. On the weekend of 17-18 September 2011, ACCELERATE’s finalists will attend an Intensive Cultural Leadership Workshop led by Mark Wright from UK leadership experts, People Create. Wright is the first of a number of UK cultural leaders who will contribute to the ACCELERATE programme over the coming year. Following the Intensive Cultural Leadership Workshop, four successful candidates will be awarded a trip to the United Kingdom and tailored residencies with UK cultural organisations and mentors. For more information, visit the Arts Frontier website. M&GNSW 2011 Mentorship and Fellowship Winners Announced
M&G NSW have announced six staff from museums and galleries across NSW have been awarded mentorships and fellowships through this year’s program. These funds will enable the successful mentorees and fellow to undertake significant opportunities to further their professional development and build ongoing links between their organisations and key cultural institutions across Australian and internationally. RANSW would like to congratulate the following successful applicant from regional NSW: Andrew Halyday, Technical Officer, Exhibitions and Collections, Wagga Wagga Regional Gallery winning the Gallery Mentorship to be carried out with Museum of Contemporary Art. For more information, visit the M&GNSW website. Triple J Launches Unearthed Radio Station
Are you interested in supporting unsigned and independent Australian music? Perhaps you’re even in an independent or unsigned band yourself. Here’s your chance to be uncovered and to hear some fresh music! The ABC is creating a new Triple J radio station dedicated entirely to playing unsigned and independent Australian music. Originating from the Unearthed band competition that started in the 1990s, then progressed into a music sharing website, the Unearthed program is all about promoting and celebrating Australian music culture at a grassroots level. Announced on Thursday 25 August, Triple J Unearthed will begin broadcast 24 hours a day from October 5. The station will differ from Triple J with airplay driven by the music, artists and Unearthed community themselves. Previous success stories from Unearthed include Missy Higgins, Grinspoon, Boy and Bear and Art Vs Science. This is an exciting time for aspiring musicians who need a kick in their career. For more information about the new station, or how to upload your music for the chance at being heard Australia-wide, visit Triple J’s Unearthed website. Project ReportsAnimals on Bikes
The Animals on Bikes project has received $20,500 to further develop a touring trail in Molong submitted under TQUAL Grants [Tourism Quality Projects]. They are now able to construct four town sculptures along the 120km route in Molong dedicated to the Animals on Bikes theme. Local schools and show societies have been invited to build a masterpiece too. The team behind the Animals on Bikes project were one of 117 successful applicants for the grant, reinforcing the government's recognition of the importance of projects that enhance and refresh Australia’s tourism offering and its competitiveness as a destination. To learn more about the TQUAL Grants, visit ret.gov.au. Fresh Meat Project Launches Coffee-Table Book
The Fresh Meat Project is led by final year Charles Sturt University Communication student Daniela Baldry. The project interviews young creative people and features photographs of their work. It aims to inspire audiences to pursue their own creative dreams by presenting them with interviewees ultimate creative inspirations. The team at Fresh Meat are celebrating their success with the creation of the Fresh Meat coffee-table book featuring interviews with twelve artists including comic-book artist Pat Grant and fashion designer Shayli Harrison. Each artist talks openly about their creative lifestyle, personal and public projects, their funding opportunities as well as the commitment they have to their creative area. To launch the book, and the project at large, an interactive exhibition will be held at Charles Sturt University Bathurst from 14th- 17th September and again from 28th September- 1st October. The exhibition space will feature photographs of the featured artists work, as well as direct quotes from the book, films, music videos as well as interactive areas where viewers can express their own creativity by hand or through video. The Fresh Meat book will be available for purchase each night and from the Fresh Meat website thereafter. New ResourcesWriting Australia
The new national literature organisation, Writing Australia, currently comprises the Writers’ Centres in SA, TAS, NSW, VIC and the ACT. Located in the National Library of Australia, Canberra, its National Director is Mary Delahunty, author, former journalist and Victorian Minister for the Arts. It aims to provide a nationally co-ordinated program supporting Australian writers and literary culture by providing excellent professional development opportunities across the country and a voice for writers. Writing Australia’s mission is to promote and develop Australia’s literature sector through brokering a range of national programs and partnerships for the benefit of Australian writers. It will present opportunities for writers to connect and learn in the form of online writers in residence festivals, courses, business advice and workshops. Their website has a forum to allow the community of writers to be their own information source. Writers will be able to post reviews on all aspects of services they have used and provide feedback. This will create a searchable resource for writers to obtain advice on the best agents, the most approachable publishers, the best venues for book launches and much more. For more information, visit the Writing Australia webpage, or scroll down to the Awards & Prizes section of this e-bulletin to see details about the Writing Australia Unpublished Manuscript Award. Cover Your Artz
Describing themselves as “social networking for the music industry”, Cover Your Artz is a new website set up to create a network of communication between industry professionals. Problems of not knowing reliable sound technicians, roadies and poster distributors when touring remote areas and other states are a thing of the past. They specialise in sourcing and advertising the best industry professionals that you could need for tours and music gigs on their easy to use website. Looking for more work? Industry professionals can also advertise their services on the site. Sounds like what you need? Check out the Cover Your Artz website to see their full range of services and register for free. Seminars, Workshops + TrainingStayin Alive: Planning for Sustainability Workshop
13 September 2011 M&GNSW will be hosting a back to basics workshop 9 September 2011, 10am-4pm at the Museum of the Riverina, Wagga Wagga. The workshop looks at different streams of planning that are crucial for cultural organisations: strategic planning, business planning and volunteer recruitment/ succession planning. Including case studies and a practical breakout session, this day is a must for all museums and galleries looking to carry their organisation successfully into the future. For further details, including the full program and to download the registration form, visit the M&GNSW website. Wayne Quilliam Portraiture Workshop
13 September 2011 On the 13 September, one of Australia’s leading Indigenous photographic artists Wayne Quilliam will be facilitating a portraiture workshop to complement Snap Shot 2011, a teenage photographic exhibition. The ambition of the workshop is to teach new ways of seeing and creating with a camera. Snap Shot 2011 is an annual, open photographic competition exclusively for teenagers aged 13yrs - 19yrs, produced and presented by Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest. Entry to the competition is FREE with prize money on offer, the exhibition opens on 10 September until 13 November. For more information contact Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest on (02) 4735 1100 or visit penrithregionalgallery.org 2011 Northern Rivers Tourism Symposium
17 & 18 October 2011 The arts and creative industries will be a key theme of this year’s Northern Rivers Tourism Symposium, being held at Southern Cross University in Lismore on October 17 and 18. Co-founder of Creative Tourism New Zealand, Crispin Raymond, will be one of the keynote presenters, discussing the emerging global trend for travellers to seek out hands-on learning experiences as a way of truly connecting with the places they visit. Creative Tourism NZ links travellers with courses and workshops in all things creative. The Northern Rivers’ diverse arts community is perfectly placed to expand into this growing market with Crispin being the best person to deliver valuable information to audiences. The Symposium is a great networking opportunity and will feature a number of practical workshops focussing on core business fundamentals such as marketing through social media, public relations, customer service and tips for diversifying your markets. Cost for the is just $350 per person. For further details and online registration, go to www.tourismsymposium.com.au or call Renae Denny, Symposium Organiser, on 0412 642 688. Thriving In the Face of Adversity Program
16 September 2011, 8:30am-4pm This year, Albury will host a day of inspiration and information for paid and un-paid workers in the cultural sector in the Albury Entertainment Centre, Convention Centre. The council have gathered experts from a range of fields that brings the most recent thoughts and skills to their region. Guest speakers include Arts Industry professionals David Sequira and Michael Huxley. The program ensures the morning is full of conversations and presentations and the afternoon holds the choice between practical workshops or discussions about contemporary issues and challenges. For more information, visit the Albury City Council website or contact Narelle Vogel on (02) 6023 8398 or email narellevogel@alburycity.nsw.gov.au. Ignite Volunteer Conference
14 September 2011, 8:45am-5pm The Ignite Volunteering Conference is designed for volunteer supervisors, coordinators and managers within the community sector in NSW. Hosted by the Centre for Volunteering, the conference will be held in Sydney CBD on Wednesday 14 September, 2011 with the theme, "Inspire and Engage". Speakers will be aiming to inspire and engage you as volunteer managers and coordinators, which will help you in turn to inspire others and engage with your volunteers, colleagues and client groups. The conference will comprise a mixture of plenary sessions, interactive workshops, panels and case studies to enable you to: develop skills to better manage volunteering as a resource; discuss governance and volunteer management issues within the community sector; access tools and resources to facilitate more effective volunteer management; and develop more contacts within the community sector. Guest speakers include Martin Cowling, CEO, People First - Total Solutions; and Joy Woodhouse, Chair, The Centre for Volunteering. To find out more, or register for the conference, visit the Ignite Volunteering Conference webpage. Artists Professional Development Program: Writing Workshop
15 September 2011, 5:30-7:30pm Arts OutWest will run an Artists Professional
Development session as part of their Creative Industries
and Arts and Health programs.
Writing Workshop Number One will look at promoting
yourself, your works and exhibitions through looking
at skills for writing a media release and an article for a
lifestyle magazine. This workshop includes a practical component where you will have the opportunity to
write a media release, so if you have an exhibition to
plan, now is the time to get pointers. You will also have
the opportunity to develop an outline of a profile story
targeted for publication in a lifestyle magazine.
Please bring: your artist statement and a laptop to work
on if you prefer it to paper and pen.
The FREE workshop will be held at the Heritage Building, Bathurst Health Service, Howick
Street Bathurst and led by Maryanne Jacques,
Communications Officer for Arts OutWest. For more information and to book, contact Arts OutWest on (02)6338 4657 or email. Increasing Creativity Through Movement Workshop
3-4 September 2011 Would you like to be more creative in life, at work or on stage? Leading US dancer/choreographer, Sallee Slagle is bringing her Increasing Creativity Through Movement Workshop from Boston to St Finbar's Primary School, Byron Bay. This is the first trip to Australia for Sallee, who has delivered her workshop in cities ranging from Vienna to the Caribbean and Budapest to London. As both a dancer and a teaher, Sallee has over 25 years of experience. The workshop is for dancers and non-dancers alike and is ideal for anyone working in the creative arts or seeking to be more creative in life. It promises to free people to be more themselves and allowing them to be more creative in life, at work and on stage. Cost for the 2 days is $495. For a free information pack on the Increasing Creativity through Movement Workshop, email ums@netspace.net.au or call/text 0417 038 741 Opportunities2012 Responsive Program | Call for proposals
Critical Path is pleased to announce they are now open to proposals for their 2012 Responsive Program. The program comprises of multiple opportunities for independent choreographers and dance artists across all cultural practices at any stage of their professional career. For more information, download the Call for Proposals or call Critical Path on (02) 9362 9403 or email admin@criticalpath.org.au Closing 3 October 2011 Call for entries for HEYWIRE 2011 | Call for entries
The HEYWIRE competition is now open to people aged 16 - 22 in regional Australia to submit a story about life in areas outside our major cities.
Entries can be submitted in any form of media: text, video, photography or audio. The winning entries will have their stories featured on ABC Local Radio, ABC Radio National, triple j and abc.net.au and will also receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the Heywire Youth Issues Forum in Canberra in February 2012.
Heywire provides the opportunity for regional youth to raise the issues close to their heart. For more information, take a look at the HEYWIRE website. JUMP 2012: National Mentoring Program for Young and Emerging Artists | Call for entries
Young and emerging artists from across Australia are being invited to apply for the 2012 JUMP program. Funded by the Australia Council, Australia’s largest mentoring program identifies and promotes excellence in artistic practice for artists aged 18-30. The 2012 JUMP program offers its highest number of mentorship places yet, providing the opportunity for up to 80 successful applicants to form a mentoring relationship with a professional artist of their choice and join a diverse national network of program participants and alumni making their mark on the industry. Are you interested in applying for JUMP? CarriageWorks will be holding three information sessions in NSW about the 2012 JUMP program in September: Bathurst Art Fair 2011 | Call for entries
The 3rd biennial selling show for regional artists will be held from 29th September to 2nd October 2011 at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG).
The Art Fair provides local artists an opportunity to exhibit their works and the community the occasion to purchase original art suited to every budget. It features works in a variety of media including painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking and ceramics. It is expected that this year's event will be very popular. The 2009 Art Fair exhibited close to 250 works by 130 local artists.
So if you’re an artist, from Bathurst, Lithgow, Oberon, Blayney, Cowra, Orange, Mudgee and the Blue Mountains, BRAG encourage you to start working now. Entry forms are available at the Gallery or online at bathurstart.com.au. Australian Poetry Slam | Call for entries
The search is on! The Australian Poetry Slam is conducting two of its NSW heats in Forbes and Wagga Wagga this September. The heats aren’t just about reading poetry – performers have 2 minutes in the spotlight to scream, howl, yell, sing, even whisper their Stories, Lyrics And Monologues to audiences. These heats are sure to get performers and audiences fired up as the audience are the judges! So get ready – writers need to perform well in their regional heat to gain a place in the NSW state final. Two finalists from each state and territory will compete for $500 and a trip to Sydney to battle their words on the main stage of the Sydney Theatre for the National Finals. The Forbes heat will be held on Sunday 4 September from 1pm on The Main Stage of the Kalari-Lachlan River Arts Festival, Lake Forbes Foreshore along Buck Bentick Walk via Lachlan St. The Wagga Wagga heat will be held on Friday 16 September from 7pm at the Home Tavern Hotel, 142 Fitzmaurice St. For more information on the Forbes heat, contact Jasmine Vidler on (02) 6393 8125 or email: JVidler@orange.nsw.gov.au, or look at the River Arts Festival website . For more information on the Wagga Wagga heat, email: wcl@wagga.nsw.gov.au or call (02) 6926 9700. If your interested in finding out more about the Australian Poetry Slam, have a look at thier website here. 16 September 2011 - Wagga Wagga 2012 Byron Bay International Film Festival | Call for entries
Byron Bay will play host to the 6th Byron Bay International Film Festival for ten days next year from 4-13 March 2012. The first place in Australia to see the sun, Byron Bay provides an exotically beautiful backdrop for the festival, with world-class beaches only a short stroll from the venue. The festival provides an opportunity for filmmakers to present their work at a truly distinctive film festival, attracting international filmmakers, directors, producers, performers, cultural tourists and prominent members of Australia’s film industry, not to mention a wealth of appreciative audience members. The range of films and genres screened are diverse and dynamic. All films entered will automatically be considered for nomination in any award categories that the film might qualify for during the selection process. The festival awards include but are not limited to Best Film, Documentary, Short Film, Drama, Cinematography, Surf Film, Animation, Experimental Film, Environmental Film, Music Video, Best Young Australian Filmmaker (open to Australian Director’s and Producer’s under 25) and an award for the Best Local Film. Filmmakers are encouraged to use the paperless entry, further details can be found at bbff.com.au. Final entry deadline: 28 October 2011 EmploymentWestern Plains Cultural Centre, Dubbo | Education Officer
Applications close 5 September 2011 The Western Plains Cultural Centre in Dubbo is one of the leading cultural facilities in regional NSW, comprising of an extensive gallery, museum and multi-purpose community workshop centre. An opportunity exists for a dynamic and motivated person to develop and coordinate the education program for the centre. The position is responsible for a range of education and administrative tasks relating to education planning, research and development, working closely with the Manager and program staff to develop suitable projects specific to the needs of the Education sector and initiating and planning events and programmes for the public. The position is a temporary appointment due to maternity leave with the successful applicant being appointed for a minimum period of three months. For more information, visit the Dubbo City Council website. Bathurst Regional Council | Aboriginal Performing Arts Program Event Management Mentorship
Applications close 6 September, 2011 This is a readvertised position for a 12 month contract. The role will encourage and assist the engagement of local Aboriginal people in the performing arts, and develop local Aboriginal expertise and experience in managing and administering performing arts activities and facilities. Essential qualifications, experience, skills and knowledge for the role include: an interest in the performing arts, respect in the local Aboriginal community including that of local elders, demonstrable organisational skills and computer literacy. For more information, see the Positions Vacant at Bathurst Regional Council on their website. Grants, Fellowships + ResidenciesCoca-Cola Australia Foundation | Community Grants
Organisations with programs targeting marginalised young Australians are invited to apply for the Coca-Cola Australia Foundation Community Grants. CCFA is an independent charitable trust funded by the Coca-Cola System in Australia. Annually, it distributes one million dollars to fund three to four major national projects and a number of smaller local community programs. Organisations can apply for a one-off payment of up to $10 000 for innovative programs that address problems regarding marginalised youth in the areas of education, leadership, wellbeing and environment. For more information, contact Lee Findlay on (02) 9259 6532 or lee.findlay@ccamatil.com or alternatively, visit Coca-Cola Amatil for further details or to download an application form. Closing 1 October 2011 Arts NSW | Quick Response Grants
Quick Response project funding is available for professional individuals, groups and small- to medium-sized organisations who have received an unexpected invitation to participate in a recognised national or international arts and cultural event / activity. Up tp $3000 is available for professional individuals, up to $10,000 for groups of professional individuals and partnerships, and up to $10,000 for small to medium sized organisations. Applicants will only be notified of the outcome of their application six weeks after the closing date. Therefore funding is not available for activities that start prior to these dates. For more information, visit the Quick Response webpage. Closing 7 November 2011 Australia Council for the Arts Grants
Closing 4 October 2011: Literature - Program One-year funding to a limited number of significant organisations that contribute to a viable strategic infrastructure that supports the work and professional development of Australian writers and the general advancement of Australian literature. More Closing 4 October 2011: Literature - Promotion Support towards airfares, fees and expenses for the participation of Australian writers at literary festivals and conferences and other promotional activities. More Closing 4 October 2011: Literature - Publishing Support the publication of literary work by Australian writers in Australia and overseas. More Closing 10 October 2011: All Artforms - New Art Creative Development For artists wishing to explore innovative ideas and collaborations to make major artworks possible. It may include honing a plan or concept, developing a model or prototype, finding partners and securing other funding. More Closing 17 October 2011: Literature - Creative Australia - Book 2 Supports the creation and publication of a writer's second book. More Closing 31 October 2011: All Artforms - Projects - opportunities for young and emerging artists/arts organisations To enable young and emerging artists to build their skills and profile and build their reputations, and to assist organisations to present an exciting and diverse cultural program to Australian audiences. More Closing 31 October 2011: Arts Organisation - Emerging Leaders Development Program Professional development for emerging leaders consisting of 5 day residential workshop and period of mentoring by senior executive. More Closing October 2011: All Artforms - JUMP The JUMP National Mentoring Program for Young and Emerging Artists supports the career development of artists aged 18-30, and in the first five years of their professional practice, by providing mentoring opportunities with established professionals in their artform. More Closing 10 November 2011: Theatre - Cultural Leadership Skills Development Supports individuals to undertake programs that develop leadership skills and experiences in their chosen areas of practice. More Closing 10 November 2011: Theatre - Cultural Leadership Program Development Supports organisations to deliver programs and activities that target the development of leadership skills and the distribution of leadership within the theatre sector. More Closing 10 November 2011: Theatre - New Work Supports one-off projects that result in the creation of new contemporary theatre work. This can include a new production of an existing text. More Closing 10 November 2011: Theatre - Fellowships Provides individual artists with financial support to undertake a two-year program of creative work and/or professional development that extends their practice and develops their career. More Screen Australia | National Indigenous Documentary and Drama Development
This program is designed to assist the career development of talented writers, directors and producers who have the potential to make a significant contribution to screen culture and the national cultural life by actively engaging at all stages with key creatives in the development and production of their works. There are a number of genres covered by grants due to close this October. For more information, visit the Screen Australia website. Closing October 2011 Museums and Galleries NSW Grants
Closing 21 October 2011: Volunteer Initiated Museums Grants- VIM Development Project Grants Providing assistance for community museums and Keeping Places to carry out strategic and innovative projects with mid to long term outcomes, and for skill development. More Closing 22 October 2011: Volunteer Initiated Museums Grants- VIM Small Grants Grants to meet the short-term, collection-based requirements of community museums and keeping places. No set categories for funding, and applications for a broad range of projects will be considered. More Metro Screen | Jump Start
Metro Screen's Jump Start production grants offer $45,000 worth of equipment and facilities annually via three application rounds. The Jump Start program provides substantially subsidised access to Metro Screen's high quality equipment, studio and post production facilities and some cash contribution is required from the applicant. For more information, take a look at the Metro Screen website. Closing 7 November 2011 Regional NSW Residency for Musicians with Disability
Are you a musician that works collaboratively? Are you interested in broadening your compositional skills? Are you looking to take your music to another level? Applications for Rewriting the Score are invited from professional musicians who experience disability, practicing in all genres from across Australia. Orange Regional Conservatorium, in partnership with Accessible Arts, is offering this opportunity to promote inclusive performance opportunities and collaborations that include musicians with and without disability working together. The residency will culminate in two concert performances at the Orange Regional Conservatorium on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 November 2011. For more information, contact Belinda Quince at Orange Regional Conservatorium on (02) 6361 7974 or events@orangecon.org.au Closing 19 September 2011 Ashfield Council Artist in Residence Program
The Ashfield Artist in Residence program is calling for expressions of interest from Australian rural and regional artists. The residency would suits artists who have experience in Community Cultural Development and can assist the community to express aspirations through the arts. All disciplines are welcome including visual and performing arts, writers, musicians, craft, design and film. Each program is developed in consultation with the artist and may include workshops, artist talks, performances, open studios or exhibitions. Whilst in residence, the artist stays in the historic two storey ‘Thirning Villa’ located in Pratten Park, Ashfield. For more information, phone Anthia Hart on (02) 9716 1866 or email anthiah@ashfield.nsw.gov.au or visit ashfield.nsw.gov.au Closing 16 September 2011 State Exchange: fostering creative relationships across state and territory boundaries
Through the State Exchange programme, PlayWriting Australia supports artists with their cross-country collaborations by contributing to travel and accommodation expenses. State Exchange grants are available up to a maximum of $2,500 for support of travel and accommodation costs only. Applications are now open for Session 3: October – December 2011 projects. These grants are available for travel taking place between 1 October and 30 December 2011. Projects that received funding earlier this year include: 'I'm Your Man', by Roslyn Oades (VIC) in collaboration with Bankstown Youth Development (NSW); and 'The People Versus (working title)', by Tom Holloway (VIC) in collaboration with Robert Jarman, produced by Tasmania Performs (TAS). For further details, visit the PlayWriting Australia website. Closing 16 September 2011 Red Gate Gallery International Residency
Red Gate Gallery is again offering an international artist’s residency program providing artists, curators, writers, and academics with the opportunity to live, and create work, in China. Red Gate assists all participants to connect with the art scene, meet local Chinese artists and to source art materials. They also help all participants to connect with the art scene, meet local Chinese artists and to source art materials and provide the necessary support and encouragement to help successful applicants to get the most out of your stay. All residents are invited to Red Gate Gallery events, including private dinners after the openings. For more information on the program, including how to apply, visit the Red Gate Gallery website or contact them via email. Closing 31 October 2011 2011 Grafton Regional Gallery Artist in Residence Program
The Grafton Regional Gallery Artist in Residence Program is open to professional artists and groups from all disciplines. The program supports artists' new work, research and collaborations. Australian and international artists are eligible to apply. The aim of the residence is to provide a haven for artists to pursue their practice. It includes accommodation and studio space in the Studio Gallery located on site at the Grafton Regional Gallery and a stipend payment to the artist for the residence. For the 2011 round of the program, applicants will need to conduct the residence to include the period of the Grafton Jacaranda Festival from Saturday 29 October to 6 November 2011. After applications close, they will be assessed by the Artist in Residence Committee during the week starting Monday 26 September. The successful applicant/s will be notified by Friday 30 September by phone or email. For further details about this opportunity, visit the Grafton Regional Gallery website or call (02) 6642 3177. Closing 30 September 2011 2012 Megalo Printmaker in Residence Program
Megalo runs an annual residency program open to Australian and international printmakers at all stages of their careers. Megalo’s Printmaker-in-Residence Program provides participants with a stipend and six weeks access to the Megalo Print Studios in Canberra. Participants have a choice of equipment and facilities including screen-printing on fabric or paper, etching, lithography and relief printing. The purpose of the residencies is to support the making of new work that meets the program objectives of excellence and innovation. For more information, visit the Megalo Print Studio and Gallery website. Closing 31 October 2011 Awards + PrizesWriting Australia Unpublished Manuscript Award
The Award, to aid in the development of the next stage of an unpublished manuscript, is for a work of adult literary or genre fiction. The prize money includes $10 000 + $2000 for a mentor of your choice. It will be granted to the work that shows the greatest promise and likely to benefit most from this opportunity. The Unpublished Manuscript Award is judged by internationally best selling author, Valerie Parv; Senior Lecturer in English at Charles Sturt University and well known television and radio presenter, Mark Macleod; and one of Australia’s most effective writing teacher and mentors, Peter Bishop. To find out more, including how to fill out your online application, click here. Applications close 13 October 2011 Batlow Apple Blossom Festival Photography Competition
Regional photographers are being called upon to unleash their creativity as part of the annual Apple Blossom Festival in Batlow on Saturday 15 October 2011. As the last cold days of winter fade, the town famous for apples turns on its postcard perfect spring blooms in time for the Apple Blossom Festival photography exhibition. This year, scrapbookers are also encouraged to enter, with a special challenge themed 'medieval'. With big cash prizes up for grabs, the exhibition is sure to attract a wide variety of entries from all ages. Winners will be announced at the festival. For more information, visit any branch of Riverina Regional Library or visitbatlow.com.au Entries close 7 October 2011 Port Stephens Examiner Literature Award 2011
The Port Stephens Examiner Literature Award 2011 is calling for enties to this years competition with a total of $1200 of prize money to be won. Entries are to be short stories up to 2000 words on any subject. Multiple entries are acceptable and a $5 per story fee must accompany each submission. The winners are announced mid November at the Tilligerry Arts Show. For more information, visit the Tilligery Community website tilligerry.com or call (02)4982 4095. Entries close 30 September 2011 Condobolin Art & Craft Prize Exhibition
The Candobolin Arts and Craft Prize are calling for entries in the following categories: fine art, sculpture, photography, china painting, patchwork, creative craft and basket weaving. Cash prizes are awarded with proceeds from the exhibition going toward the purchase of insulation for the Candolobin Community Centre building. Entry forms are available from Candobolin Community Centre (with full conditions of entry) and should be sent to Vad Carey, Exhibition Secretary, PO Box 108 Condobolin NSW 2877. For further inquiries please call Vad Carey on (02) 6895 2487. Entry forms to be returned by 30 September 2011 2011 Robe Southern Ocean Art Prize Call for Entries
Entries for the Southern Ocean Art Prize (SOAP) are now open for all emerging and established artists working across a range of disciplines. All participating artists will have the chance to compete for significant cash prizes in their chosen fields and present new works for sale and exhibition. Artists are encouraged to enter works in the 2 Dimensional, Creative Photography and 3 Dimensional Awards. This year, there is even more chance to take home a prize with commendation awards available for the three major award categories. Two awards for young and talented artists have again been included for 2011, as well as the Limestone Coast Artist Award which aims to encourage the professional development of a local art practitioner. The exhibition will be hosted over 9 days in the historic Robe Institute and Lapwing Gallery from 29 October – 6 November 2011 with opening night award celebrations to be held Saturday 29th October, 7-10pm. Entry forms can be obtained by contacting the Art Prize Coordinator by email: klnapper@gmail.com or phone: 0429 875 627. All information can be viewed and downloaded via Southern Ocean Prize website. Entries close 30 September 2011 Available to Tour2011 Exhibitions Register: Issue 2 Out Now!
The latest edition of M&GNSW Exhibitions Register is now available to download from their website. The register is a free electronic publication promoting touring exhibitions available to the museum and galleries sector in NSW and across Australia. It is a vital tool for exhibition planning. Exhibitions promoted through the Register include those currently in development and being toured by M&GNSW as well as many other exhibitions initiated by major cultural institutions, regional galleries and museums and independent curators. Highlight exhibitions include: KNOCKOUT - Grassroots Aboriginal Rugby League, Colours of the Country II, Hyper, Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Counter Mythologies and the Knitted Garden. To get your hands on a copy, head to the M&GNSW website. For more information, please contact Lillian Lim, Programs & Services (Touring Exhibitions) Coordinator at M&GNSW by calling (02) 9339 9905 or email lillianl@mgnsw.org.au What's OnSynergy in Grafton
10 September 2011 Pro Musica Grafton and the Clarence Valley Conservatorium will present the renowned percussion group Synergy in Grafton on Saturday 10th September. The group plays a variety of instruments including marimba, vibraphone, bells and drums and describes their music as a “world of sound with percussion at its heart”. Their program features works by Australia’s Nigel Westlake and American Steve Reich, as well as arrangements of works by JS Bach and traditional drumming. For more information, call (02) 6649 3392 or visit promusicagrafton.com.au/wp. Sensorial Loop: Tamworth Textile Triennial
24 September 2011 Tamworth Regional Gallery will host the first Tamworth Textile Triennial Sensorial Loop from 24 September 2011. There are 22 creative textile artists included in the triennial, representing a cross section of demographics from many states and one territory in Australia. Curator Patrick Snelling has a strong association with textile education and studio practice in Australia. His curatorial focus for Sensorial Loop is to promote excellence and the ‘diversity of making’ through the ideas that creative practitioners bring to the textile discipline. Some of the works include: a Victorian style mourning dress stained with a fugitive dye; pictures made of buttons detailing migrant experience; hand printed resist style patterned cloth and machine knitted metal sculptural forms. 
Turning Wave Festival of Irish & Australian Music14 – 18 September 2011 Gundagai will come alive for five fabulous days of music, song, dance and poetry for the annual Turning Wave Festival. With over 50 acts featuring everything from Celtic to Country including funny man Martin Pearson, Melbourne’s Acoustic Elements, iconic Aussie entertainer Jim Haynes, Celtic band Saoirse, blues trio Redford, Cady & von Finster and top country duo Pat Drummond & Karen Lynne, Turning Wave caters for all tastes and ages from music & arts enthusiasts and families who wish to enjoy a safe festival, to those who just come to soak up the atmosphere and the friendliness of the town. Tickets now on sale from Gundagai Visitor Information Centre (02) 6944 0250 or visit turningwave.org.au or call (02) 9489 2780 for more information. 17th Annual World of Women Film Festival Screens in Byron Bay
10 September 2011 The Byron Bay Breast Cancer Support Group proudly presents the WOW National Tour for the second time.Highlights from the 17th Annual WOW Festival will be screened at the Byron Community Centre on Saturday 10 September in 3 sessions of 25 contemporary short films made by emerging and established women filmmakers. The World of Women WOW Film Festival is an initiative of Women in Film & Television which promotes and awards the talent of female directors, producers, writers, editors and cinematographers in the Australian film industry and internationally. The festival offers emerging and established filmmakers the opportunity to screen short works giving a thematic perspective of “seeing the world through the eyes of women”. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call the Byron Centre on (02) 6685 6807 or take a look at the Byron WOW Program here. Orana Arts present Tunes for Tikes
September School Holidays Orana Arts staff and musicians from the Macquarie Conservatorium in Dubbo are hitting the road in week one of the school holidays to present Tunes for Tikes, a series of concerts featuring orchestral music for pre-school to primary aged children in communities across the Orana Arts region. The program will include a music performance by music teachers, an interactive session with the children, and an opportunity to learn more about developing children’s musical knowledge at the Macquarie Conservatorium. The free program will be presented in 8 different locations, including Coolah, Coonabarabran, Mudgee, Kandos, Mendooran, Narromine and Gilgandra thanks to funding from Arts NSW and Joblink Plus. For more information, please contact Orana Arts through their web page here or call (02) 6817 8704. National Boys Choir of Australia
30 September 2011, 7:30pm Don't miss the National Boys Choir of Australia's next performance at Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre, Darling Street, Dubbo. The National Boys Choir of Australia, founded in 1964 and based in Melbourne, has established itself as one of Australia’s finest treble choirs with a performance schedule that includes major concerts, interstate and overseas tours, events of national significance and regular television appearances. The Choir has toured internationally on fourteen occasions with destinations including UK, France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Japan, China, United States, Taiwan and the Philippines, giving performances in venues ranging from Disneyland in three countries to St Peter’s in Rome. Tickets available from the Theatre Box Office: call (02) 6801 4378 or visit drtcc.com.au SHIFT: A New Play About Life At and Beyond the Coalface
Muswellbrook, 15-17 September Singleton, 22-24 September Arts Upper Hunter presents SHIFT, a new play written by PP Cranney, directed by Verity Higgins and featuring Simone Bailey, Andrew Dempster, Caitlin Folpp, Patrick Moore, Wendell Peacock, Kelly Tym, Wayde Walker and Richard Wootten. When Kate’s elderly father dies after a lifetime mining underground, her relationships with family, friends and community come into sharp focus. Her husband Gary is constantly tired from working twelve hour shifts mining coal, her daughter has become an anti-coal activist and a multinational mining company wants to buy her property. SHIFT is part of a two year project with the purpose of writing and producing a play connected to the lives of the people of the Hunter, in particular those who work, or are connected to shift work, in some way or other. The project has been funded by the Commonwealth Government’s Regional Arts Fund and researched in the Upper Hunter. For further details, including booking information, visit the Arts Upper Hunter website or call them on (02)6540 1188. Black Dog Comedy Fest Competition in Orange
9 September 2011 Organised by Black Dog Entertainment, the Black Dog Comedy Fest is designed to raise awareness of depression and mental health issues with all profits from the event being given to Lifeline Central West to continue their fight against suicide. Write Around the Murray Festival
7-11 September 2011 Albury's writing festival, Write around the Murray, will run from 7-11 September 2011. The festival has a great mix of events including panels and workshops exploring a variety of aspects to do with writing, reading and publishing. With a wealth of writing talent around the region, the Write around the Murray Festival has continued to grow each year since it began in 2007. Last year's festival saw more than 4000 people participate in events across the 5 days. Returning events in 2011 include the much loved festival dinner, literary lunch and the festival finale big book club. There will also be some new and revamped events to watch out for. The event will be held in the LibraryMuseum, Albury with free and ticketed events. For further details, visit the Albury City Council website or contact Caitlin Tunstall, Festival Coordinator, on (02) 6023 8357 or email ctunstall@alburycity.nsw.gov.au Kilari-Lachlan River Arts Festival
3-4 September 2011 The inaugural Kalari-Lachlan River Arts Festival will be held beside scenic Lake Forbes, central western New South Wales, on 3-4 September 2011, as the opening event for the NSW Landcare & Catchment Management Forum. It will feature the premiere of The Kate Kelly Song Cycle on the Main Stage, hours more music from Classical to Country, a Lantern Parade, an Arts & Crafts Village, a Writers & Readers Tent, a Farmers & Landcarers’ Tent, the local heat of the Australian Poetry Slam, a Healing Arts Alley, art and craft exhibitions, markets, ‘slow food’ stalls, wine tastings in the Festival Lounge, dragon boats, a bowling competition, and much much more. To see the full program and find out more about the festival, have a look at their website here. Hill End Artists Open Studio Day
18 September 2011 The remote village of Hill End has a population of 120, of whom a large number are professional practicing artists including painters, sculptors, photographers, print makers, writers and musicians. Hill End Arts Council (HEAC) and Bathurst Rregional Art Gallery are committed to supporting the artists of Hill End; The Hill End Artists Open Studio Day is an extension of their successful initiatives providing an important opportunity to promote the artists of Hill End nationally, encouraging cultural tourism to the region, and supporting regional artists. Thirteen of the artists in Hill End will open their studios to the public from 9.30am– 3.30pm for the Open Studio day, including the artists in residence at Murrays and Haefligers Cottages . An exhibition of new work by artists based in Hill End curated by HEAC will be on exhibition at the Jean Bellette Gallery. The well known artistic heritage of Hill End, combined with the quality of the artists currently living and working there, will ensure that the Hill End Artists Open Studio Day is well attended by art lovers and the public in general and hopefully become an annual HEAC event. There will also be an opening with drinks and music at The Jean Bellette Gallery, Hill End Visitor’s Centre at 4.30pm. Entry to all studios on the day $35/$25 concession with registration at 9.00am. Bookings are essential, call (02) 6337 8333, email hillendartscouncil@gmail.com or have a look at the Hill End Arts Council website. Currently on at Orange Regional Gallery
LUDO - 19 August to 2 October 2011 For more information, contact Orange Regional Gallery on (02) 6393 8136. Currently on at Cowra Regional Art Gallery
August 20 - 25 September 2011 Currently on at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
12 August - 25 September 2011 Mindle: A Celebration of Indigenous Culture 2 - 30 September 2011
Indigenous culture will be celebrated through the edifying group exhibition of Jambama artists, Mindle. The Bundjalung term “mindle” translates to “clever” in English. The title was chosen by Jambama Aboriginal Art Gallery to represent their member artists, all of which are very talented contemporary artists. For this exhibition, Jambama Art Gallery of Casino and Indigenous students from Casino West Public School, partner with the Platypus Gallery to share stories, dance, food and art from the Bundjalung nation with the wider community.'Mindle' is a public celebration of Indigenous culture bringing together all peoples to understand, appreciate and celebrate the local Indigenous culture. Mindle has been successfully granted funding through the Country Arts Support Program which is funded by the NSW Government through Arts NSW and jointly delivered by the Regional Arts NSW and Regional Arts Boards throughout NSW. For more information, contact the Platypus Gallery on (02) 6662 3566 or click here. Julie Rrap & Rose McKinley Exhibiting at Lismore Regional Gallery 10 September - 23 October 2011
Lismore Regional Gallery is celebrating its exclusive exhibition of Julie Rrap: Off Balance. The exhibition explores recent video works by Julie Rrap in which the artist’s body occupies spaces that challenge the certainty of representational histories. At 5pm on Friday 9 September, Julie Rrap will speak about her work before the opening of her exhibition. Not to be missed, this is a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of Australia’s leading artists. Off Balance will be officially opened afterward by Andrew Cameron, Major Supporter of Australian Contemporary Art. If you can’t make the artist talk, arrive at 5:30pm for 6pm opening. Also on show, Rose McKinley: Life Up the Creek, a collection of works conveying a poetic connection to place spanning a period of more than 30 years. For more information, contact Lismore Regional Gallery 131 Molesworth Street, Lismore. Ph: (02) 6622 2209 or email: artgallery@lismore.nsw.gov.au Currently showing at NERAM
John Caldwell and James Rogers: 19 August– 23 October 2011 Caldwell’s exhibition focuses on his dramatic and textured, insightful and subtle vision of the landscape. James Rogers' abstract sculptures, constructed of welded, recycled steel are given new life in surprisingly fluid forms. Ross Laurie and David McBride: 19 August - 23 October 2011 From Tamworth Regional Gallery, this exhibition explores the discourse between artists living in different regional areas. Black: From the Permanent Collections: 19 August - 23 November 2011 Peter Booth's viscous and glistening black painting "Untitled" is the highlight of this exhibition which focuses on minimalist abstract work in the Coventry and NERAM Collections. New England Regional Art Museum, 106-114 Kentucky Street Armidale. For more information on the above exhibitions, visit www.neram.com.au. This Is Not Art: Independent, Emerging and Experimental Art Festival 29 September - 3 October 2011
Its time to get excited – Newcastle’s annual TINA Festival is back! TINA presents a diverse program of over 250 events across five days, with a collection of writers, performers, thinkers, independent and industry musicians, creative researchers, electronic artists, dilettantes, and DIY culture makers in a showcase featuring over 400 local, national and international artists. Produced in collaboration with Electrofringe, Crack Theatre Festival, Critical Animals and National Young Writers’ Festival, the This Is Not Art Festival provides a platform for innovative and passionate culture makers to conceive, collaborate and critique. So if you’re wondering how to spend your next long weekend, why not head to Newcastle and show your support for independent, emerging and experimental arts. For more information, including how to get involved in the festival, a full program of events, and tips on travelling to, and staying in, Newcastle, visit the TINA website. 9th Annual Bellingen Art Prize 2011
30 September - 8 October 2011 The best of art and music that Bellingen has to offer will be on full display at the Gala Opening Night & Presentation of the Bellingen Art Prize & the Global Music festival weekend. The Art Prize will open at 5:30pm on 30 September and will run until 8 October at Memorial Hall, Hyde St, Bellingen. The $10 entry fee includes snacks & drinks. For more information, including a full list of prizes and judges, visit the Bellingen Community Arts Council webpage, or contact them on 0413 020 867 or at admin@bcac.org.au North West Film Festival 9 - 10 September 2011
The 8th North West Film Festival will be held on the weekend of 9-10 September at the Roxy Theatre in Bingara. The festival is for young people from rural communities interested and actively engaged in creative digital and analogue screen media. It provides young people with the unique opportunity to showcase their work, assess the work of their peers, work with industry professionals and celebrate their achievements. The festival features films entered by emerging filmmakers, students, young people and community members from isolated rural communities across the New England North West region of New South Wales. It is the only one of its kind in northwest NSW, providing the community, which has limited access to cultural activities due to geographical isolation and socio-economic factors, with the opportunity to take part in a unique cultural experience. The purpose of the festival is to encourage people to tell their own stories as individuals, groups, or communities. The North West Film Festival is a celebration of what can be achieved by people who believe in their rural community and its future. For more information, visit the Roxy Theatre website. Artfelt Art Prize 7 September - 2 October 2011
The Artfelt Art Prize is on for the second time around at Northern Rivers Community Gallery this September. This year, the exhibition is an inspiring collection of artworks exploring the theme ‘Beautiful Nature’. The prize provides fundraising support for the Heartfelt House, an organisation that aims to provide support to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and their family and friends. The Gala Launch for the prize will be held on Friday 9 September 6-8pm: for $20 entry, enjoy light refreshments, live jazz by Karen Hanna, 6 luxury prizes for guests and the Art Prize presentations. Special guests for the night will be Ms Janelle Saffin MP, and Mrs Vicky Dobrunz, Executive Director Heartfelt House. The guest judges will be Brett Adlington, Susi Muddiman and Nadine Abensur. For further information, have a look at the Artfelt Art Prize website or call the Northern Rivers Community Gallery on (02) 6681 6167. Elemental Sky & Birdsong at Jayes Gallery 11 September - 2 October 2011
Described as “art that seduces the viewers”, Jayes Gallery in Molong will be exhibiting two beautiful exhibitions by two very feminine and complementary artists this Spring. Aida Pottinger’s Elemental Sky and Lucy Watts’ Birdsong will open on Sunday 11 September from 2pm. All are welcome to meet the artists and enjoy a drink and some nibbles. Also opening later in the month, The Third Dimension, a collection of 3D works from grand outdoor sculpture to petite wearable artforms. For further details, visit the Jayes Gallery website or call them on (02) 6366 9093. Young at Heart Seniors Film Festival 21 September 2011
South West Arts in conjunction with the Darlington Point Respite Group and the Murrumbidgee Shire present the Young at Heart Film Festival to be shown at the Darlington Point Club Wednesday 21 September 2011 commencing at 10.30am. The program consists of six short films made by or starring high-status figures from the Australian Film Industry. Films presented include The Telegram Man staring Jack Thompson and Sigrid Thornton, and Just Dessert starring Wendy Hughes and Colette Manns. Every year, the Young At Heart Short Film Awards showcase the best new Australian short films starring seniors, selected from a national call for submissions. To be eligible, films must be Australian, run less than 20 minutes and feature one or more lead actors over 60 years of age. For further information and bookings, phone the Murrumbidgee Shire on (02) 6968 4166. Ricky Maynard at Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery 27 August - 9 October 2011
The work of a leading Indigenous photographer, Ricky Maynard: Portrait of a Distant Land, will be on show at Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery this month. Through his photographs, Ricky Maynard offers a journey of alternative perspectives and cultural insights. The artist, of Tasmanian Aboriginal descent, is a documentary photographer who lives on Flinders Island in the Bass Strait between Tasmania and the southeast Australian mainland. This exhibition presents his latest developing body of work Portrait of a Distant Land, which he began in 2005, as well as a selection of images from five earlier series including The Moonbird People (1985-88), No More Than What You See (1993), Urban Diary (1997), Returning to Places that Name Us (2000) and In the Footsteps of Others (2003), tracing key aspects of Maynard’s practice to the present day. The exhibition is curated by Keith Munro and toured by the MCA, Sydney. Also showing: Katrina Weston: New Work and Outback Dreams, a group exhibition. For more information, contact Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery on (08) 8080 3440 or visit their website here. PechaKucha Night in Albury-Wadonga 22 September 2011
The Lounge in Albury Wodonga will be hosting a free PechaKucha Night on Thursday 22 September from 8-10pm. PechaKucha Night was devised in Tokyo in February 2003 as an event for young designers to meet, network, and show their work in public. It has turned into a massive celebration, with events happening in hundreds of cities around the world, inspiring creatives worldwide. Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of "chit chat", it rests on a presentation format that is based on a simple idea: 20 images x 20 seconds. It's a format that makes presentations concise, and keeps things moving at a rapid pace. For more information visit the PechaKucha website. Curious Art turns 10!
24 August - 2 October 2011 Ten years ago, successful Kingscliff TAFE visual art graduates decided they needed space to work and exhibit their art. An expressions of interest went out to students, emerging artists, Tweed artists and their own TAFE teachers. In the summer of 2001 meeting at Kingscliff, over 20 artists answered the call. Since their formation, the Gallery Cooperative has had over 50 members at different times and held over 70 exhibitions, all running purely on volunteer efforts. Curious Art will be celebrating their birthday with an anniversary exhibition, Ten running from 24 August to 2 October 2011. The exhibiting artists are: Lorraine Abernethy, Leisa O'Brien, Gillian Buttress-Grove, East Writer, Libby Mills, Caz McDougall, Dianne Smith, Annie Higgins, Tracy Hurley, Camille Bryant and Susan Togo, Clare Bryant, Clare Johnson, Ness Bryant, Larraine Bryant, Joanne Cutler, Joscelin Davis and Michael Bryant. For more information, visit the Curious Art website, call (02) 66745340 or email curiousartgallery@gmail.com. Opening this month at Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
30 September - 20 November 2011 Returning once again, Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Arts (Photography) students present their graduate exhibition, f4, in the Links Gallery. An innovative and exciting range of large-scale, immersive images, f4 demonstrates the diversity of skills and depth of talent developed by these students through their studies in the School of Communications and Creative Industries at CSU's Wagga Wagga campus. Opening night will be Saturday 15 October 6-8pm. Still on show: Masters of Glass: Until 18 September 2011, Masters of Printmaking: Until 9 October 2011, GW Bot: The Long Paddock: Until 18 September. Wagga Art Gallery, Civic Centre, Baylis St. For more information on the above exhibitions, call (02) 6926 9660 or visit www.waggaartgallery.org I Wanna Be: A Performance of Contemporary Circus and Daring Dance!.jpg)
22-24 September 2011 fLiNG Physical Theatre presents I Wanna Be, a performance at Bega Indoor Sports Stadium. I Wanna Be is a zany, fast-moving mix of contemporary circus and dance exploring the confusion young people are confronted with as they make choices at an early age about their future career and pathway in life. Through various theatrical devices from entering the foyer to leaving the theatre, the audience is encouraged to participate and become engaged with this energetic performance. The I Wanna Be project is an exchange between Half High Circus and fLiNG Physical Theatre. There will be two performances each day at 12:30pm and 7:30pm. For more information, take a look at the fLiNG Physical Theatre website or call (02) 6492 0222 for bookings. Moorambilla Festival 2011
22-25 September 2011 Held in Coonamble on 22-25 September, Moorambilla is an annual music and arts festival featuring a mix of live performances in both music and dance by talented local school children and visiting musicians from across Australia. This year the theme is 'Landscapes, Legends and Lifelines' and all music performed and composed will be inspired by this theme.
The highlight of the festival is the Gala Concert held on Saturday 24 September and will feature the Moorambilla Voices Choir with over 150 children from across the Orana, Outback Arts and West of the Darling Regions, Sydney Youth Orchestra (SYO) Flagship Orchestra, drumming extravaganza TaikOz and Sydney Brass. Moorambilla will also feature arts and music workshops, ‘Creative Culture Markets’ and an art exhibition titled, ‘The Outback Archies of Landscape Legend and Lifelines’, opening on Friday 23 September. For more information or to purchase tickets or workshop passes, visit the Moorambilla Festival website. About this e-BulletinContribute to the e-Bulletin?Yes please! All contributions to the e-Bulletin are welcome and encouraged. Please 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 an 80-100 word paragraph of text that includes all key details: the title, date, location, description, disability access details, contact details, and a picture. 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 October 2011 e-Bulletin is 24 September 2011. No repeats – but everything is archived onlineThe Regional Arts NSW e-Bulletin does not repeat listings but there are always other opportunities, grants and 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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