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HighlightsConnecting Communities Launch | Accessible Arts North Coast
11 February 2012, 2-5pm Ballina The Connecting Communities project is designed to assist in the establishment of new arts and disability networks and to support existing opportunities for people with disability to fully experience and participate in the arts. Everyone is welcome to attend the launch at Northern Rivers Community Gallery, to meet Julie Barratt and learn more about the initiative. There will also be an exhibition of works by local artists with a disability, plus performances by local band Tra La Blip and the Red Inc Signing Choir. Click here for the full event listing on Arts Northern Rivers website. 'Flix in the Stix' Regional NSW Tour
3 February - Lazy River Estate, Dubbo Optus 'Flix in the Stix' is the home of open air cinema in regional NSW, comprising of a collection of award winning short films produced both here in Australia and abroad. The collection is handpicked to suit the audience - so expect a journey into the unknown. Joining the party will be one of Australia's most celebrated singer/songwriters, James Reyne, to perform an acoustic session and, if that isn't enough, add a dash of Australian storytelling with larrikin bush poet, Murray Hartin’s unique mix of entertainment. Check the 'Flix in the Stix' website for details on each venue. Windows on the World | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
24 & 25 February 2012 Windows on the World by Colette F.Keen is a one act play that focuses on the perspective of individuals who were in New York on 9/11 and how this event has shaped and influenced their lives in the 10 years since. Based on interviews with a broad range of people, the play deals with the very personal stories of the contributors, New Yorker's who saw the face of their city change forever. Set in a cityscape of paper skyscrapers that reminds us of how temporary life can really be, the stories of these 13 people are realised by 5 performers. For more information, visit Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre's website. Local Stages at BMEC is proud to premiere this new work at BMEC. The production and presentation of new work would not be possible without the support of Australia Council for the Arts, Arts NSW, Bathurst Regional Council. Bill Henson at Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery
Closing 4 March 2012 This February, Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery is hosting Bill Henson - Works From The MGA Collection: A Monash Gallery of Art Travelling Exhibition. The 29 works in this exhibition are all held in the Monash Gallery of Art, City of Monash Collection, one of the largest public collections of Bill Henson’s photography. With its concentration on work made between 1977 and 1992, the collection provides a significant survey of his early career. Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery: 404 – 408 Argent Street Broken Hill www.brokenhill.net.au/bhart 2012 Riverboats Music Festival
17 - 19 February 2012, Aquatic Reserve, Echuca Moama Regional Arts NSW NewsNew Aboriginal Arts and Enterprise Development Officer for West Darling Arts
RANSW would like to warmly welcome Eddy Harris to the RANSW network. Eddy Harris has been contracted by West Darling Arts as the Aboriginal Arts and Enterprise Development Officer for Wilcannia Arts. This is the first time the Federal Government has supported such a position. Eddy is working with the community to coordinate the development of an industry through the arts and manage the Wilcannia Arts Centre. A recognised Bakandji Elder, Eddy has been teaching art and cultural practice through TAFE and various other organisations for much of his adult life. As a practicing artist he works in 3 different mediums - painting on canvas, ceramic design and carved wooden artefacts. He is passionate about using his art to tell the stories of his people and promote an appreciation for his culture. The position is funded for two years and supported through FaHCSIA, Office for the Arts and Arts NSW. Arts North West | Call for Artists and Art Venues
Arts North West is calling on the region’s galleries, museums, artist studios and other ‘Arts Places’ to be a part of Country Art Escapes – the New England North West regional arts trail. Other NewsIndent Awards 15 Grant Recipients from Regional NSW
Indent, the peak youth network for contemporary music, administers the Partnership Grants across two categories to provide young people with the skills, resources and support to stage their own events and take control of their local all ages scene and a stage for hundreds of young bands to showcase their outstanding talents. RANSW congratulates the successful Partnership Grants recipients for 2012 from regional NSW: $5,000 Event Development Grant: Youth of Bland Shire, West Wyalong; Outback Indent, Broken Hill;
Momentum, Music and Media, Bega To read the full media release, click here. 2012 JUMP National Mentoring Program Participants Announced
RANSW would like congratulate Bathurst-based Adam Deusien announced as one of seventy-five young and emerging artists participating in the 2012 JUMP National Mentoring Program. Adam’s project, Right Behind You, is a new verbatim theatre piece based on the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Under the mentorship of Yana Taylor, the work will have its first creative development in Bathurst. JUMP is managed nationally by Youth Arts Queensland in collaboration with state and territory delivery partners. Funded by the Australia Council for the Arts as part of their 2008 – 2012 programs of support for Young and Emerging Artists, JUMP identifies and promotes excellence in artistic practice. View the full list of participants here. Cultural Exhibitions to Tour Australia
A tribute to Australia's first Antarctic expedition and a collection of contemporary works by Indigenous women artists are just some of the exhibitions to tour Australia thanks to almost $1.7million in Australian Government funding announced today by Arts Minister Simon Crean. "We are committed to taking the great art-forms of the capital cities to the regions to ensure all Australians continue to access and participate in our dynamic arts and culture," Mr Crean said. The funding announced will support 14 organisations to develop and tour exhibitions to venues across Australia, with a particular focus on regional and remote communities. This support is provided through the Australian Governments national touring program Visions of Australia and the Contemporary Touring Initiative. To read the full media release and view the list of recipients, click here. Four Winds Festival Update
The award-winning Four Winds Festival has cause for celebration in 2012 – twenty-one years since its humble beginnings the festival will occupy its new permanent Sound Shell over Easter for a weekend of unique musical experiences. The Sound Shell has been designed by eminent architect Phillip Cox and is the first stage of the development of the Four Winds Festival site (donated to the festival by former Artistic Director Carrillo Gantner) into Nature’s Concert Hall – which will include a permanent building with amenities such as broadband access, a sewerage system and a better road into the festival site. This shell will enable the site to become a cultural hub in the region. For more information about the up coming festival, visit www.fourwinds.com.au or keep an eye out in future RANSW e-bulletins. Project ReportsArts OutWest Summer Film Club
Arts OutWest sent young film makers out into the region to run three weeks
of Summer Film Club sessions with young people aged 12-25. The three hour, twice
weekly sessions in Cowra, Forbes, Blayney, Orange and Molong were focussed on
making short films with basic film equipment in a short turn around.
The project was part of Arts OutWest’s youth media program (YAOW!) which has
also included radio and media skill workshops.
Summer Film Club participants worked on storyboarding, shot composition, directing
and filming skills. Around 25 short documentaries, comedies and stop motion
animation films were made.
A dedicated YAOW! Website will be launched in February showcasing these works
and other multi-media, music and digital design work by young people from the
central west and offering regular ‘briefs’ – artistic challenges for young multi-media
artists to complete.
See completed films at www.youtube.com/artsoutwest ArtStart Street Theatre & Film Making Workshops in Grenfell
The TAFE ArtStart program wrapped up in the central west region with an intensive four days of street theatre and film making workshops in the town of Grenfell. Keen to develop more home grown theatre and street performance for the annual Henry Lawson Festival of Arts, the local community brought in Arts OutWest to coordinate workshops for young people. Over four days of the school holidays, mornings were spent learning circus skills, parading, outdoor performance and acting and afternoons on film making. With the involvement of Grenfell Dramatic Society and AOW tutors Ryan Fitch, Bek Kordos and Jess Collins, a short, rhyming street performance was created – a showdown between historic figures Granville Grenfell and Frank Gardiner ‐ performed in the main street of town. See footage and great pictures from the week at: www.facebook.com/grenfellfestival This project was funded through TAFE and through Arts NSW,
coordinated by Arts OutWest with support from Charles Sturt University. New ResourcesSydney Opera House Digital Education Program
Primary and Secondary schools can now utilise their video conferencing facilities and take advantage of access to Sydney Opera House, its venues, people and professional artists without having to leave the classroom. Students from all over NSW will now be able to have the Sydney Opera House Experience – be it an educational tour, a live performance or a practical workshop. The program delivers activities appropriate for Primary students, Secondary students and Teachers throughout the year. Visit www.sydneyoperahouse.com/education for more information. Musica Viva Live Performance Plus Digital Strategy
Musica Viva celebrates 30 years of its award winning Live Performance Plus (LPP) program in schools by launching the first phase of its far-reaching digital strategy. These highly interactive resources for use on all brands of whiteboards, computers and eventually mobile devices will significantly enhance the LPP Resource kits for all 27 ensembles from the beginning of this year. This first phase of Musica Viva’s comprehensive digital strategy has been two years in the making. Jozzbeat Interactive was commissioned to design a series of dynamic digital templates that maximize the opportunities for students to engage with music-making as part of their learning about music. Consult the Musica Viva website for details about this resource. Artscape DIY: Creative Placemaking
Artscape launches a new online do-it-yourself resource for creative placemaking and city-building through the arts. Are you looking to develop sustainable, affordable space for culture and creativity that contributes to the transformation and revitalization of your community? Designed to empower and guaranteed to inspire, Artscape DIY is a free online resource featuring extensive case studies, tools and resources, including easy-to-use downloadable templates and examples, informational videos, guides and articles designed to help users through the business of developing sustainable, affordable space for culture and creativity. Visit Artscape DIY, the go-to source for all the tools and resources and inspiration you’ll need to get started on your own cultural facility development here. WhereIsTheArt.com.au
WhereIsTheArt.com.au has relaunched its website listing artists, art galleries and exhibition spaces, art exhibitions, workshops and opportunities for artists in the Orana and Central West of NSW. WITA covers three regional arts boards – Outback Arts, Orana Arts and Arts OutWest – from Lithgow to Bourke, Young to the Queensland border. WITA publishes the visual arts blog Q&Art each month – covering interviews, reviews, opinions and analysis of the visual arts of regional NSW. Q&Art features audio interviews with artists and other creatives from the region. The website is a fantastic resource for all things art-related in the three regions. Visit WhereIsTheArt.com.au today. Seminars, Workshops + TrainingSustainable Events Training
27 + 28 February 2012, 9am - 5pm Would you like your festival or event to be more sustainable? Want to be waste wise but don't know where to start? Sustaining Our Towns is partnering with South East Arts to present a free 2 day TAFE Accredited Sustainable Events Training, which is supported through the NSW Government Greenskills Training. Delivered by Greenshoot Pacific, it is the only accredited Sustainable Events Training around, designed to be practical and hands on. If you’re involved in planning, procurement, production and practical implementation of events, this two-day course is designed for you. It will provide you with the know-how to ask the right questions, make the right decisions and achieve results. Full details are available on the South East Arts website. Bookings essential: contact Andrew Gray at South East Arts agray@southeastarts.org.au or call 6499 2286. Getting Published - An Australian Society of Authors Seminar
17 February 2012, Orange You've finished the manuscript but what now? You're about to enter a business that may be totally foreign to you and negotiating your way around it can be both confusing and difficult. How do you know to whom to send your material, and how long you have to wait? How do you negotiate a contract or find an agent who may be able to help? Set yourself up as a professional who is capable of representing your own interests with knowledge and confidence. This two-hour session presents the basics for authors and illustrators. For further details click here. M&G NSW Fellowship & Mentorship Cultural Exchange
13 February 2012, 2pm-4:30pm M&G NSW is hosting a special presentation by the 2011 Fellowship & Mentorship recipients. Last year six people from museums and galleries across NSW engaged in a two week professional development exchange with reputable institutions in Australia and overseas. Hear about their experiences and the many important insights and professional connections they made while embedded at their host institution. This presentation is a free event and a chance for interested and prospective 2012 Fellowship & Mentorship applicants to find out more about the application process. The presentation will be held at Level 2, The Gunnery, 43-51 Cowper Wharf Rd, Woolloomooloo, Sydney. To register, visit http://fellowshipmentorshipculturalexchange.eventbrite.com.au/ STURT: Tools & Techniques Weekend
18-19 February 2012, 10am-4pm both days Access to Funding 2012
16 March 2012, 9:30am – 3:30pm, Batemans Bay Community Centre Museums & Galleries NSW, together with South East Arts, presents Access to Funding, an invaluable workshop which delivers the essential skills and specialist knowledge to make accessing funds a reality. Access to Funding is a full day workshop which offers delegates information and practical training on writing a winning grant application. Hear from a range of key arts funding bodies as they offer valuable insight into each of their funding programs. Speakers include representatives from Arts NSW, Australian Business Arts Foundation (ABaF), Regional Arts NSW, Museums & Galleries NSW, National Library of Australia and more. Bursaries to attend this workshop are now available. View further information about this workshop here. Community Theatre Presenter Forums | Critical Stages
10 February 2012, 2-4pm, Chapel Theatre, GLEN INNES 15 February 2012, 1-4pm, McDermott Centre, GOULBURN
24 February 2012, 11:30am-2:30pm, Anzac Hall, BROKEN HILL Free masterclass with Sheridan Harbridge: Music Theatre/Cabaret. Effectively combine comedy, song, dance and acting. Click on each session to be directed to further information on each Regional Arts Board's website. RSVP to the Goulburn session to Elizabeth Brown on 4821 7028. Opportunities2012 National Regional Arts Australia Conference, Goolwa | Call for Participation
Just a reminder that applications for speakers, presenters and projects for the Regional Arts Australia National Conference are closing soon! Don't miss your chance to participate in the conference presented 18-21 October 2012 in Goolwa, South Australia by Regional Arts Australia, Country Arts SA and the Alexandrina Council. The conference is ‘part conference, part festival – all art’ and will reflect and celebrate the host community of Goolwa. Following the success of Junction 2010 in Launceston, the eighth biennial conference will bring people together from around Australia to share new developments, trends, ideas and practices in the arts and culture. Visit the Regional Arts Australia website for details on how. Call for participation closes 28 February 2012 Ashford LALC Cultural Centre, Keeping Place and Art Gallery | Call for Exhibition Expressions of Interest
Ashford Local Aboriginal Land Council is currently accepting expressions of interest from Aboriginal Visual Artists for its 2012 program of exhibitions. Artists, art groups or a collective of artists are invited to submit an expression of interest to present exhibitions at the Ashford LALC Cultural Centre, Keeping Place and Art Gallery throughout 2012. There will be 6 exhibitions chosen for 6 weeks throughout 2012. Exhibitions may consist of cultural heritage, paintings, works on paper, sculpture, installation and 3D works, photography, pottery/ceramics, fabric and textile art, fashion, costume and wearable art, video/multimedia film and community projects. For further details, click here. IndigeSpace | Call for Proposals from Indigenous Artists
IndigeSpace is an initiative to support the professional development and career pathways of mid-career Indigenous artists. Two NSW-based Indigenous artists will be selected from this open call to lead a team through a three-week interdisciplinary arts residency at Carriageworks. IndigeSpace is underpinned by four principles: a focus on mid-career artists; collaboration; encouraging cross artform working; and a commitment to pay artists’ fees. The residencies will also have the support of Emerging Indigenous Producer, Alison Murphy-Oates. IndigeSpace is part of a strategy to create stronger, sustainable connections between Indigenous artists and Performance Space’s presentation program. For more information and to submit a proposal, click here. Applications close 13 February 2012, 6pm Screen Dance Initiative 2012-2014 | Call for Tenders
The Australia Council for the Arts is now calling for tenders to develop, produce, manage, market and present a Screen Dance Initiative 2012-2014. This initiative is open to Australian arts organisations working with dance and screen projects including hybrid, digital and interdisciplinary art. The objective of the Screen Dance Initiative is to generate fresh thinking in the sector, new delivery models and to foster new strategic partnerships that can leverage the Dance Board’s investment most effectively. The Australia Council invites expressions of interest for innovative Screen Dance proposals. For more information, visit the Australia Council for the Arts’ webpage here. Applications close 23 March 2012 ISEA 2013 | Call for Expressions of Interest
ISEA is the International Symposium on Electronic Art – it is an annual event that moves around the world each year. ISEA 2013 will be held from 7 - 16 June 2013. ISEA 2013 is pleased to announce that the first call for Expressions of Interest from artists and organisations wishing to develop, commission or present work in association with ISEA2013 is now open. Please note the first call out is focussed on projects with impending grant due dates and large-scale projects with long lead times. Also, in this round ISEA 2013 is working with the Australia Council for the Arts to support a few major projects to secure support through the Creative Australia program. So, if you have an idea for a projects that is dependent on funding from other sources (i.e. government, philanthropic agencies, etc.) with deadlines approaching or you have an idea for a Creative Australia project that might be suitable for an outcome in ISEA, ISEA are encouraging you to apply now. Check out their website for the specifics. ClimArte | Call for for Information
Have you been involved in art that deals with climate change or environmental issues? If so, the Malthouse Theatre’s Michele Bauer would like to hear from you. She’s conducting research for ClimArte, to create a database of art projects (across all forms, and nationally) that have dealt with climate change and environmental issues, from 1996 through to 2013. Information required is: project title, location, date, presenter and artist, and a web link, if applicable. Please email this information to: mbauer@malthousetheatre.com.au ClimArte is an independent not for profit body that brings the arts community together to tackle climate change. To learn more about them, visit their website. Connecting Communities: Arts and Disability North Coast | Database
The newly appointed Arts and Disability Officer for the NSW North Coast, Julie Barratt, is currently compiling a database of artists with disability and those who work with them. This will enable her to set up a strong line of communication. In this newly established role, Julie is responsible for ensuring quality arts programs and creative opportunities for people with a disability across the North Coast of NSW. On the top of her to do list is the development of an arts and disability database covering the north and mid north coast regions. If you identify as an artist with a disability (or work in this field) and would like to be included in the database for future opportunities, please contact Julie Barratt, Accessible Arts Officer North Coast, 2/5 Bruxner Highway Alstonville NSW 2478 Tel: 02 6628 0297 or JBarratt@aarts.net.au More information about Connecting Communities: Arts and Disability North Coast can be found on the Accessible Arts website. IAD Press | Register of Consultants/Contractors
IAD Press is establishing a register of consultants/contractors to work with them to continue their function as one of Australia’s leading Indigenous owned and controlled publishing houses. They are inviting interest from people with experience and qualifications in publishing – both traditional and electronic. IAD Press want to hear from editors, designers, graphic artists, web developers, soft ware programmers, print production coordinators, project managers, marketers, social entrepreneurs and innovators. Further details can be found here. To learn more about IAD Press visit their website here. Mitchell School of Arts | Scholarship Opportunity
A number of scholarships are available for artists seeking financial assistance to attend the Mitchell School of Arts, Bathurst this year. Artists at all levels of skill are welcome to apply and funding is available for residential and non-residential places. With over 30 workshops to choose from including acrylics, mixed media, oils, watercolour, pastels and drawing, the School provides ample opportunity to develop your artistic skills while socialising with fellow artists. Mitchell School of Art is held twice a year, January and July in Bathurst at Charles Sturt University campus for the last 30 years [this scholarship opportunity is for the July session]. Classes range from contemporary to traditional and are suitable for raw beginners to advanced. To apply, request an application form outlining your personal profile and the reasons why you think you would be deserving of a scholarship along with photos of your work. Address your letter to Paul Malouf, Mitchell School of Art Co-ordinator, Scholarships The Art Scene, 914 Victoria Rd West Ryde NSW 2114 and mark your letter Scholarship 2012. For further information contact Paul on Mobile: 0414 672674 Email: paul@artscene.com.au; Phone:02 9807 6900 Fax: 02 9809 6548 Australians In Film | 2012 Annual Heath Ledger Scholarship
In memory of Australians in Film ambassador Heath Ledger, a scholarship fund has been established to capture Heath's generous spirit and serve their mission to help and celebrate Australian filmmakers. The Heath Ledger Scholarship will provide talented Australian actors in the early stage of their careers the chance to travel to the US to further their training and international acting opportunities. Previous recipients of the Scholarship have included Bella Heathcote, who is set to appear in the upcoming Tim Burton film Dark Shadows starring Johnny Depp; Andrew Dominik in Cogan’s Trade with Brad Pitt; Ryan Corr, (upcoming film, Not Suitable for Children with Ryan Kwanten, Packed to the Rafters and Tangles) and Oliver Ackland (The Slap, Cloudstreet, Wasted on the Young.) The winner and runners up will be announced at the 8th Annual Australians in Film Breakthrough Awards (Date TBD, in May/June 2012). Visit the Australians In Film website for all the details. Applications close 15 March 2012 Faces of Griffith Portraiture Exhibition | Call for Entries
Griffith Regional Art Gallery's Faces of Griffith has become a popular annual portraiture exhibition. This year the exhibition will include entries by artists and community members, practicing at all levels, in painting, printmaking, photography, drawing and sculpture. Artist and community members can enter one work in each category and work may be as realistic or as abstract as you like. Faces of Griffith will officially open on 5 April 2012 at Griffith Regional Art Gallery from 6.30pm. Click here for all the details. EmploymentProjects and Communications Officer | Murray Arts
Murray Arts is seeking an energetic and experienced individual to join the Murray Arts Team as Projects and Communications Officer. Specific tasks will include management of projects and communication activities for the organisation. The position requires relevant tertiary qualifications, experience working in the arts and cultural sector, an eye for detail, and the ability to work independently. For more information and to download application documents visit www.murrayarts.org.au or phone 02 6021 5034 Applications close 9 February 2012, 5pm Art Gallery Manager | Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery
Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery is looking for a new gallery manager. The Art Gallery Manager will effectively and efficiently manage Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery; promote the Gallery as a major tourist and community asset and attraction; develop, implement and deliver high quality exhibitions and public programs; and effectively lead and manage the Gallery team of staff and volunteers. The successful applicant will have a relevant tertiary qualification, such as Visual Arts, Art History or Arts Management and/or extensive work related experience. For further information, please visit the Broken Hill City Council website. Applications must be received by 13 February 2012 General Manager | Northern Rivers Performing Arts
Northern Rivers Performing Arts Inc. (NORPA), one of Australia’s premier regional performing arts companies, is searching for a new General Manager. Based in Lismore, this challenging diverse role reports to the Artistic Director/CEO and is responsible for managing all aspects of the organisation’s operations. Requirements for the position include: A proven track record with managing the day to day operations of a community based organisation, preferably within the Performing Arts or similar field; demonstrated business development skills; leadership and people management skills and excellent leadership and people management skills. Click here for further details. Program Manager- Community Engagement | ACT Government
The Culture and Communications Division of the ACT Government is looking for a Program Manager- Community Engagement. The Culture and Communications Division is responsible for the delivery of services, advice, policy and programs for the ACT Government in the whole-of government communications and engagement, Executive support, Ministerial services and protocol and planning for Canberra’s Centenary. Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, the Program Manager – Community Engagement is responsible for the management, oversight and delivery of community engagement for all Centenary of Canberra projects. This position is part of the Program team within the Centenary of Canberra unit. Click here for the position description. Applications close 13 February 2012 Australia Council for the Arts
Assistant Program Officer, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts - Closing 13 February 2012 This is a non-ongoing full time position (one year) based in Surry Hills, Sydney.The Assistant Program Officer will be providing information to people applying for grants, maintaining accurate and confidential records, and using computer and office systems. Indigenous Projects Manager, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts - Closing 13 February 2012 This is a full-time or part-time nongoing position (three months) based in Surry Hills, Sydney. The Indigenous Projects Manager will be supporting a number of national and international arts projects, inter-government liaison and supporting important working relatipnships. For more information about both of these positions, click here. Grants, Fellowships + ResidenciesCountry Arts Support Program (CASP)
Just a reminder applications for the Country Arts Support Program (CASP) are closing soon! CASP provides small grants to arts and community organisations and local arts councils in regional NSW for short term, locally initiated projects. The aims of the program are to assist locally determined cultural activities; to increase opportunities for regionally based groups to access a diverse range of arts programs; to enable communities to explore and express their cultural identities; to encourage communities to work together to develop and participate in cultural experiences; to bring social and economic benefits to the community through training, employment and promotional activities; and to lead to greater awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity in rural and regional New South Wales. A limited number of small grants of up to $3,000 are available primarily for professional artist’s fees, travel and accommodation. Projects must take place between 9 April 2012 and 7 April 2013. Guidelines and application details are available on the RANSW website. Applications close 10 February 2012 Australia Council for the Arts Grants
Closing 10 February 2012: Dance - Projects Closing 10 February 2012: Dance - Presentation Closing 10 February 2012: Inter-Arts - Broadband Arts Initiative Closing 2 March 2012:Community Partnerships - Ros Bower Award Closing 2 March 2012:Community Partnerships - Projects with Public Outcomes Closing 2 March 2012:Community Partnerships - Professional Development Closing 2 March 2012:Community Partnerships - Projects Closing 2 March 2012: Inter-Arts: Synapse Closing 12 March 2012: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Arts, Music, Theatre - Indigenous Music Theatre Initiative Closing 16 March 2012: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Arts, Music - Live on Stage: Music International Showcase Program Closing 16 March 2012: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Arts, Music - Live on Stage: Music International Program for Music Managers Closing 26 March 2012: Music - Skills & Arts Development Closing 30 March 2012: Literature - Publishing Dept of Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts & Sport (Office for the Arts) Grants
Closing 10 February 2012 for projects commencing after 1 July: Festivals Australia Funds Australian regional and community festivals to present quality cultural projects. More Closing 30 March 2012: Lending Rights Cultural Fund | Copyright Agency Ltd (CAL)
The Cultural Fund supports a wide variety of projects which aim to encourage, and provide practical assistance to Copyright Agency's members and the Australian cultural community. The priority area of funding is ‘supporting innovation in the Australian creative industries to develop local and foreign markets for Australian works.’ Cultural fund allocations are made at the discretion of Copyright Agency’s Board, on the recommendation of the Board’s Cultural Fund Committee. Synapse Residencies | Australian Network for Art & Technology
The Australian Network for Art & Technology (ANAT) is calling for applications from artists and science and research organisations for the 2012 Synapse Residency program. The program is a core element of the Synapse initiative of the Australia Council for the Arts and ANAT, which supports collaboration between artists and scientists. The residencies are open to Australian artists with a demonstrated interest in science working in any discipline and/or medium. The Synapse residencies have a creative research focus and it is not expected that they will result in the production of new work. The residencies may also be approached as a platform for testing and informing a more comprehensive, longer-term research project suitable for submission to the ARC Synapse Linkage program. Guidelines, including an application form, can be downloaded here. The IMB Community Foundation | IMB Building Society
The IMB Community Foundation was established in 1999 to provide financial support to community groups with positive ideas and concepts to help them convert their ideas into working projects. Since its inception, the Foundation has provided more than $5.7m to over 300 community-initiated projects throughout the Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Highlands, ACT and Sydney areas. Charities and not-for-profit organisations are being encouraged to apply for this year's funding. Applications for funding in 2012 can be made online at IMB’s website www.imb.com.au. More information about the IMB Community Foundation is also available from the IMB website. Applications close 17 February 2012 Australian Antarctic Arts Fellowship | Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population & Communities: Australian Antarctic Division
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. 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. Find out more here. Applications close 30 March 2012 Community Grants | Coca Cola Australia Foundation
Applications close 30 March 2012 Small Grants for Small Communities | Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal
The Small Grants for Small Communities program offers up to $400,000 per round in grants up to $5,000 for projects and activities that offer clear public benefit for communities, with populations of 10,000 or less, living in small rural and remote locations in Australia, contributing to their development in social and community welfare, economic, environmental, health, education or cultural areas. Applications are invited from not-for-profit, incorporated community organisations. Visit their website to find out more here. Applications close 31 March 2012 Movable Heritage Fellowship | Powerhouse Museum
The Powerhouse Museum’s Regional Outreach Program is supporting cultural heritage organisations across New South Wales to record, preserve and display their collections for the benefit of regional communities. It has extended the closing date for the Movable Heritage Fellowship by one week! This is a $5000 fellowship open to tertiary students that aims to: stimulate research into the movable heritage of New South Wales; increase skills in movable heritage interpretation; raise awareness of the importance of community collections in understanding Australian society; and encourage students to work with community museums. For further details about the Fellowship, please click here. Learn more about the Powerhouse Museum’s Regional Outreach Program here. Applications close 10 February 2012 Awards + PrizesArt Unlimited
The organizers of Art Unlimited invite entries for the 2012 event, to be staged in Dunedoo from 18-20 May 2012. The competition offers more than $11,000 in prize money with first place prizes of $3000 in each of the three competition categories – hanging art, photography and ceramics. There is also a People’s Choice Award of $500, plus $500 cash prizes from Dubbo’s Western Plains Cultural Centre, Mudgee’s Fairview ArtSpace and Orana Arts. The Western Plains Cultural Centre Emerging Artist Prize also encompasses access to mentoring from the WPCC Curator, and use of a studio space at the Dubbo centre. The Fairview ArtSpace Award also offers the opportunity for an exhibition at Fairview, Mudgee. The Orana Arts Prize is for an emerging indigenous artist. Works entered in Art Unlimited 2012 must reflect the artist’s views of contemporary life or personal environment, expressed in their chosen medium. For further information, visit artunlimitednsw.com.au. Closing date for entry forms is 20 April 2012 Tullamore Irish Festival Art Prize
This Easter, Tullamore Irish Festival is holding the inaugural Tullamore Art Prize & Exhibition from 5 - 8 April 2012. They are inviting artists to exhibit at the exhibition – featuring mediums of paint, drawing (including charcoal) and sculpture. The exhibition will have a first prize of $1000 & category prizes of $250. A maximum of three artworks are requested per artist. All artworks will be available for purchase by the public throughout the exhibition. There will also be a guide book produced with a short artist biography as well as a description of each artwork, supplied by the artist. Please click here for full terms and conditions and the entry form. 2012 Macquarie Photography Prize
The 2012 Macquarie Photography Prize is seeking works for 4 categories: Storms, Funny Faces, Architecture and Arthouse. There is a pre-selection process to name 25 finalists in each section. There are 3 public exhibitions planned for Sydney, Dubbo and Orange during July 2012. First prize is $5,000 and a People's Choice prize of $3,000 worth of camera equipment. The judge for 2012 is Mr Craig Parry who was the winner of the Live Action section and People's Choice in 2011. Visit the Macquarie Photography Prize webpage for further information. Closing date is 24 May 2012 Art & Australia/Credit Suisse Private Banking Contemporary Art Award
This prestigious award supports emerging professional artists through publishing an image of the winner's work on the back cover of Art & Australia magazine and inside, an article on the winner's practice. One of the 2012 winners will have a work acquired for the Art & Australia Collection. Also from this year, each of the award recipients will be offered a complimentary full-page advertisement in Art & Australia. Click here for more information. Closing date is 1 March 2012 The Gallipoli $20,000 Art Prize 2012
The Gallipoli Memorial Club is once again calling on Australian, New Zealand and Turkish artists to submit paintings to the $20,000 Gallipoli Art Prize. Artists are invited to submit one piece of original work produced in oil, acrylic, watercolour or mixed media for the prize which includes the Gallipoli Club’s acquisition of the work. Artworks do not need to reflect warfare or the Gallipoli conflict. It is awarded to the artist whose work the panel of judges agree best depicts the spirit of the Gallipoli campaign as expressed in the Gallipoli Club's 'creed' which pertains to themes of loyalty, respect, love of country, courage, comradeship, peace and freedom. The winner will be announced just before Anzac Day on Monday 23 April 2012 at The Gallipoli Memorial Club in Sydney. For more information, visit the Gallipoli Memorial Club website here. Closing date is 20 March 2012 ABC Open Up Close Photography Project
Audiences often see Australia photographed with sweeping landscapes and sprawling skies. But have you ever wanted to zoom in and see what’s really going on? Up Close invites audiences to look at their world more closely, and share it in detail. It’s also a competition. The Up Close project is challenging budding photographers to see the world differently and capture it with their camera. Submissions go in the running to win an amazing opportunity - flights, accommodation and a masterclass for 3 winners – as part of a photographic adventure with one of Australia’s most esteemed press photographers, Nick Moir. Photos will be displayed through ABC Open, and selected photographers and photographs will be highlighted on ABC Local online and radio. For full details including terms and conditions go to www.open.abc.net.au Available to TourMuseums & Galleries NSW Exhibitions Register
Museums & Galleries NSW is seeking touring exhibitions to be included in Issue 1 of the 2012 Exhibitions Register. The Exhibitions Register is an electronic publication promoting touring exhibitions available to the museum and galleries sector in NSW and across Australia, connecting travelling exhibitions with potential host venues. The Register is published twice a year and submissions are accepted from public galleries, museums, curators, artists and artist-run initiatives. This is a great opportunity to promote your touring exhibition and it’s free! Submission forms can be downloaded from the M&G NSW website here: www.mgnsw.org.au For further information please contact Jasmin Dessmann on (02) 9339 9916 or jasmind@mgnsw.org.au The submission deadline is 5pm Friday 17 February 2012 What's OnMarches, Musicals and Movies – The Australian Army Band, Kapooka
26 February 2012, 2pm Under the direction of Major Peter Thomas, the 32 musicians of Australian Army Band – Kapooka will help you re-live some of your favourite musical moments from Hollywood and Broadway, and feature a spectacular precision drum display – all interspersed with the Band’s trademark sense of humour and of course music from the parade ground designed to get your feet tapping. For more details and to book tickets contact, Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre: 155 Darling Street, Dubbo www.drtcc.com.au or the Theatre Box Office on (02) 6801 4378 Jasper Knight: A 10 Year Survey at Goulburn Regional Art Gallery
10 February – 10 March 2012 Acclaimed contemporary Australian artist Jasper Knight has had a strong impact on the Australian Art scene over the last 10 years. His catalogue of works include diverse and weighty yet highly accessible subject matter and his dynamic, innovative technique has developed into one of the most recognizable visual languages in Australian Art today. Jasper Knight has enjoyed success in some of Australia’s most prestigious art prizes and in exhibitions at respected institutions, both in Australia and internationally. Opening: 10 February at 6pm by Craig Reucassel of the Chaser Goulburn Regional Art Gallery: Corner of Church St & Bourke Street Goulburn T: 4823 4494 www.grag.com.au Windows on the World | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
24 & 25 February 2012 Windows on the World by Colette F.Keen is a one act play that focuses on the perspective of individuals who were in New York on 9/11 and how this event has shaped and influenced their lives in the 10 years since. Based on interviews with a broad range of people, the play deals with the very personal stories of the contributors, New Yorker's who saw the face of their city change forever. Set in a cityscape of paper skyscrapers that reminds us of how temporary life can really be, the stories of these 13 people are realised by 5 performers. For more information, visit Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre's website. Local Stages at BMEC is proud to premiere this new work at BMEC. The production and presentation of new work would not be possible without the support of Australia Council for the Arts, Arts NSW, Bathurst Regional Council. This month at Orange Regional Gallery
The Archibald Prize - closes 26 February 2012 Orange Regional Gallery: Civic Square, Byng Street Orange www.org.nsw.gov.au This month at Cowra Regional Art Gallery
4 February - 11 March 2012 The CCP Documentary Photography Award is a biennial showcase of contemporary Australian documentary photography. The exhibition demonstrates the breadth of contemporary approaches to documentary practice from traditional black and white narratives through to vibrant colour, all of which have been achieved without digital manipulation. Arguably more important than ever before, and certainly more controversial, documentary photography always draws a large and diverse audience and sparks debate. The Judges for 2011 were Dr Isobel Crombie, Senior Curator, Photography, National Gallery of Victoria and renowned artist Bill Henson. Also showing, Olive Cotton: Photographs. Cowra Regional Art Gallery: 77 Darling Street Cowra www.cowraartgallery.com.au Bill Henson at Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery
Closing 4 March 2012 This February, Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery is hosting Bill Henson - Works From The MGA Collection: A Monash Gallery of Art Travelling Exhibition. The 29 works in this exhibition are all held in the Monash Gallery of Art, City of Monash Collection, one of the largest public collections of Bill Henson’s photography. With its concentration on work made between 1977 and 1992, the collection provides a significant survey of his early career. Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery: 404 – 408 Argent Street Broken Hill www.brokenhill.net.au/bhart Francisco Goya at Grafton Regional Gallery
8 February – 11 April 2011 This month, the Grafton Regional Gallery is proud to present an exhibition by the internationally acclaimed artist Francisco Goya, Francisco Goya: Los Caprichos. In a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain, Francisco Goya set out to document the human condition and denounce social abuses, social backwardness, ignorance and intellectual oppression. This exhibition features an early edition of Los Caprichos, a set of eighty etchings by the iconic Spanish artist, first published in 1799. It is one of the most influential series of graphic images in the history of Western Art. Official opening event is Friday 10 February at 6pm. Also on display: Tracey Moffatt: narratives, Catherine O’Donnell: Venetian Visions, Flora from the Collection. Grafton Regional Gallery: 158 Fitzroy Street Grafton www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au Personal Space at Tweed River Art Gallery
10 February – 27 May 2012 Personal Space: Contemporary Chinese and Australian prints – an exhibition featuring artworks by 25 Chinese and 25 Australian artists of national profile who work in the tradition of fine art printmaking including Fiona Hall, Elisabeth Cummings, Jorg Schmeisser, Xu Bing, Zhang Hao and Yang Feng. The exhibition provides audiences in Australia and China with a unique insight into the other, both in terms of the teaching and application of the medium and, importantly, in terms of cultural production. The theme ‘personal space’ offers a variety of interpretations on the concept of 'space' in ways that are literal and symbolic, external and internal. Tweed River Art Gallery: 2 Mistral Road Murwillumbah www.tweed.nsw.gov.au 'Flix in the Stix' Regional NSW Tour
3 February - Lazy River Estate, Dubbo Optus 'Flix in the Stix' is the home of open air cinema in regional NSW, comprising of a collection of award winning short films produced both here in Australia and abroad. The collection is handpicked to suit the audience - so expect a journey into the unknown. Joining the party will be one of Australia's most celebrated singer/songwriters, James Reyne, to perform an acoustic session and, if that isn't enough, add a dash of Australian storytelling with larrikin bush poet, Murray Hartin’s unique mix of entertainment. Check the 'Flix in the Stix' website for details on each venue. Light Sensitive Material: Works from the Verghis Collection at Lismore Regional Gallery
Closing 18 March 2012 Curated by Richard Perram, Director, Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, the exhibition brings together 21 works from 14 emerging and mid-career Australian artists whose use of light is integral to their work, presenting a fascinating snapshot of contemporary art from the last decade. The exhibition is a vibrant selection of photographic, light and digital media works from the private collection of Rachel Verghis, one of Australia's youngest art collectors. Artists featured in the exhibition include Petrina Hicks, Jonathan Jones, David Knight, Rosemary Laing and Stephen Birch, Vanila Netto, Michael Riley and Julie Rrap. Lismore Regional Gallery: 131 Molesworth Street Lismore www.lismoregallery.org Byron Spirit Festival
17- 19 February 2012, Mullumbimby The Byron Spirit Festival is a revolutionary event that unifies the worlds of yoga, tantra, music and dance in celebration and gratitude of a self awakening into a deep loving connection with oneself and their community. Participants will be immersed in a weekend of music, workshops, lectures and panel discussions delivered by inspirational musicians, healers, artists and teachers from across the globe. Visit the Byron Spirit Festival website for more details including a full festival program listing workshops, performances and other festival activities. Connecting Communities Launch | Accessible Arts North Coast
11 February 2012, 2-5pm Ballina The Connecting Communities project is designed to assist in the establishment of new arts and disability networks and to support existing opportunities for people with disability to fully experience and participate in the arts. Everyone is welcome to attend the launch at Northern Rivers Community Gallery, to meet Julie Barratt and learn more about the initiative. There will also be an exhibition of works by local artists with a disability, plus performances by local band Tra La Blip and the Red Inc Signing Choir. Click here for the full event listing on Arts Northern Rivers website. Mad About the Void
18 February 2012 Murwillumbah is about to be offered a fresh perspective on beat culture with the upcoming art and entertainment extravaganza, Mad about the Void, at the recently formed Hip Pocket bookshop. Those curious can expect to find a visual feast on offer seasoned with live blues, poetry and sitar. Local musician and proprietor, Elliot O’Reilly, has created an environment that many locals have described as ‘a time warp to a lost era’ inspired by beat culture and the psychedelic aesthetic. The artwork for the evening will be fashioned by Stokers Siding based surrealist, Daniel Foothead. On display will be an enchanting array of drawings and paintings heavily influenced by beat literature and Daniel’s own adventures ‘on the road’. Mad about the Void runs from 5pm till late and can be discovered above Toy Kingdom on the main street of Murwillumbah. View the event poster here. The Australian Guitar Duo
17 February 2012, 8pm Bungendore Recognised as one of the most dynamic and exciting guitar ensembles, the Australian Guitar Duo has performed throughout the world, including appearances at the New York Guitar Duo Festival in New York City, Project Canción Española in Spain, Festival de Musique Classique in France, and the Mid- America Guitar Ensemble Festival in Illinois, in addition to numerous cities throughout Australia. Performing a mixture of contemporary Australian compositions and standard works from the guitar duo repertoire, the Australian Guitar Duo consists of respected soloists Rupert Boyd and Jacob Cordover. They met and formed a duo in the year 2000 while studying under renowned Australian guitarist Timothy Kain at the Australian National University School of Music. They are playing at Octagon ArtSpace Bungendore Wood Works Gallery. Tickets $30. Call 6238 1682 to purchase tickets. Reserved seating will be assigned at the time of booking. Listen to tracks and learn more about the Australian Guitar Duo at australianguitarduo.com Simon Tedeschi & Ian Cooper to Tour Eastern Riverina*
23 February 2012, Tumut Famed classical Pianist Simon Tedeschi and Virtuoso Jazz Violinist Ian Cooper will tour the Eastern Riverina Region this February. Equally at home in concert halls or country churches, Ian Cooper and Simon Tedeschi are a musical sensation, leaving audiences on their feet and calling for more. Having just returned from 5 years in the USA, Simon Tedeschi is a musical chameleon, known Australia-wide for his phenomenal artistry and technical wizardry. Ian Cooper has been dazzling audiences for decades, as a performer and raconteur in the spirit of Stephane Grappelli. Their performances will include works by Stephane Grappelli, Rachmaninoff, Mozart, Gershwin, Percy Grainger, Grieg, Saint Saëns, Django Reinhardt & Fats Waller. The tour has been organised by Musica Viva and Eastern Riverina Arts and Regional Arts Development Officer Scott Howie. Visit the Eastern Riverina Arts website for more details. *The Simon Tedeschi & Ian Cooper tour extends to other venues in regional NSW. Please check with each RAB for tour information in other regions. Pearl Red Moon Gallery
For the last year, Pearl has been creating a whole new body of work which is now on display in the Pearl Red Moon Gallery adjoining Upstairs Art in Murrurundi. Pearl Red Moon is an internationally recognised artist and teacher who has taught in the USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. Visit her new gallery space to view the work of a multi-media decorative artist working primarily with textiles, fibres, beads and stitch. For more information, visit the Pearl Red Moon website.
100 Notions From a Nation of Two at Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
Closing 6 April 2012 “Oh, it’s just another day” he said. In the context of a lifetime, a day passes by in the twinkle of an eye, often unthought-of. 100 Notions From a Nation of Two places the spotlight on each day and the many moods and voices contained within. A collaboration between two artists, Vic and Sarah McEwan, the 100 Notions from a Nation of Two exhibition now on at Wagga Wagga Art Gallery was created during a process whereby for 100 days, Vic McEwan would record a musical piece each morning as a type of “morning portrait of the day through sound”. At the end of each day, Sarah McEwan would listen to this piece of music and create visual representations using paint, pencil, ink and all manner of materials. These were then digitised and edited into a video accompaniment each day. This is an immense work: a sound and sight diary of 100 days which features over 800 minutes of music and video, 100 improvised musical scores and 100 video projections created from over 500 drawings; a non traditional portrait; a time lapsed peek into the character of two artists. Wagga Wagga Art Gallery: Cnr Baylis Street and Morrow Street, Wagga Wagga www.wagga.nsw.gov.au 2012 Riverboats Music Festival
17 - 19 February 2012, Aquatic Reserve, Echuca Moama Casus presents Knee Deep
16-18 February 2012 Casus presents Knee Deep: a modest circus with a contemporary twist at Byron Entertainment Centre, 17 Centennial Circuit, Byron Bay. Watch five performers explore the limitations of strength and fragility as they journey Knee Deep through moments of raw discovery, fleeting relationships and unexpected bonds. Starring: Natano Fa'anana (Polytoxic & Briefs), Lachlan MacAulay (Flying Fruit Fly Circus, Circa),Jesse Scott (Flying Fruit Fly Circus, Legs on the Wall, Circa), Emma Serjeant (NICA, Circa), and Tim Lamacraft (visual and sound artist). Please check the Arts Northern Rivers Event listing for details on specific performance times. 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 'print ready' type. Listings should include the title, date, location, disability access details, a short (80 word) description plus all available contact details – and a picture, if you have one. Anything that will be of interest to artists, arts workers or arts lovers in regional NSW, we'll be glad to include. We reserve the right to edit material and refuse inappropriate material. Send your listings to newsletter@regionalartsnsw.com.au. The deadline for the March 2012 e-Bulletin is 21 February 2012 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. SubscriptionsSign up here. To unsubscribe, click here. FeedbackEmail 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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