Another action-packed e-Bulletin from Regional Arts NSW - with no less than 57 news stories, grants, prizes and other opportunities for arts and cultural types in regional and rural New South Wales.

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Regional Arts News
Employment
Grants, Fellowships + Residencies
Awards + Prizes
Opportunities
Seminars, Workshops, Training + Events
Resources
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Regional Arts News

NORTHERN RIVERS RADO + RAPO APPOINTMENTS
Lois Randall is new Regional Arts Development Officer for the Northern Rivers region. Lois has extensive arts management, policy, fundraising and cultural production skills, as well as nearly 20 years experience in the film and television industry. Lois's first tasks will be the establishment of the new Regional Arts Board and the development of a vision for the region’s cultural development. She is in the process of setting up the new office in Ballina.

Cath Fogarty, former RADO, and currently acting Regional Cinema Officer at the NSW FTO, has been appointed as the Northern Rivers Project Officer. Cath has extensive experience in regional arts development. She is also a talented ceramicist. Cath will commence in November.

[Read more here]

MEET THE NEW REGIONAL ARTS AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Lisa Andersen is now working Wednesday to Friday at Regional Arts NSW on Phase II of the Audience Development Project. Lisa has an impressive background in production and performance; marketing and public relations; community project management and research. If you know of any arts market research projects happening in your area, or if you want more information on the regional audience development project, you are invited to contact Lisa on Tel 02 9247 8577 ext 4 Email lisa@regionalartsnsw.com.au. Read more about Lisa here.

CREATIVE VOLUNTEERING - DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE MISSING?
The Creative Volunteering workshops are causing a bit of a stir across the state, with people literally raving to us on the phone about them ... and scrambling to enrol for the next one. The courses have been especially designed for regional, community based organisations run by volunteers and are offered in thirteen locations in regional NSW. If you haven't thought of enrolling it seems EVERYONE who's done a course so far would urge you to think again. They're only $25 each (and that includes lunch and a resource book) and there's probably a course not far from you coming up soon (if you haven't already missed it). This is a one time opportunity. Check it out below.

ARTSTART: HAPPENING RIGHT NOW, RIGHT ACROSS REGIONAL NSW
ArtStart is a Youth Arts and Skills Festival that promotes the involvement of young people in the arts. Managed by TAFE NSW Access Division, the program offers a smorgasbord of creative projects and workshops including performance, visual arts, music, writing, publishing, multi-media and events management. ArtStart culminates in a state-wide festival which this year will take place over three weeks from 14 September to 5 October, and include showcase events in regional areas across the state. Right now, In 15 regions throughout NSW, ArtStart coordinators (including many NSW RADOs) are working programs that offer creative workshops, small grants for creative activities and regional festival events. To discover what's on in your region, contact the ArtStart State Coordinator Tel 02 9848 8149 Email artstart@tafensw.edu.au Website www.det.nsw.edu.au/artstart.

NORTH WEST CULTURAL MAP TO BE UPDATED
Arts North West is currently updating the North West Cultural Map which outlines the region's cultural infrastructure and support network by providing details of artists, arts organisations and facilities as well as linked organisations such as publishers, printers or craft shops. It's a valuable resource for the region, and individuals and organisations who believe they should be listed are encouraged to visit the site and check their details.Contact Arts North West Tel 02 6732 4988 Email artsnw@northnet.com.au Website www.artsnw.com.au.

THE 2004 RAA NATIONAL CONFERENCE - THE FESTIVAL YOU HAVE WHEN YOU'RE HAVING A CONFERENCE
The 2004 RAA National Conference - to be called Meeting Place - in the Art of the Wimmera - will be held in Horsham, Victoria, following a very competitive three stage selection process. Regional Arts Victoria reports that the Horsham Regional Arts Association (HRAA) presented an outstanding bid to hold the event, with strong support from the local Indigenous community (the Wotjobaluk people), the arts community, local government, volunteers and local business. Meeting Place is being developed as a uniquely arts-practice driven event which will exploit the possibilities for large and small scale visual and performing arts events and activities offered by the Showgrounds venue. Part conference and part festival, the program will examine art works from artistic, cultural development, community engagement and management points of view; and explore these through workshops, forums and discourse. For more information contact Ruth Gormley, Regional Arts Victoria Tel 03 9644 1806 Email rgormley@rav.net.au Website www.rav.net.au.

NEW REGIONAL ARTS WALL MAPS *** LIMITED OFFER***
Regional Arts NSW has a limited number of A3 sized wall maps of the NSW regions available on request. The maps show local government areas and main towns in regional New South Wales and include a list of RADO contact details. If you would like a map posted to you email a request including your postal address to admin@regionalartsnsw.com.au.

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Employment

LECTURER IN DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
Salary: $54,085 to $64,226 pa
This appointment will provide active support in the area of media creation and computer programming in the Master of Digital Multimedia, including the supervision of multimedia projects. Essential criteria for appointment: completed or completing a PhD in digital media or computer science; demonstrated capacity to conduct research (evidenced by international, peer reviewed publications) and media creation (demonstrated by a folio of work) in at least one of the following areas: digital video, digital audio, digital photography, web design or game design; Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate support for course development, teaching and professional activities in the areas listed above; good interpersonal and communication skills and experience in programming multimedia applications in Java. For further details contact A/Professor Carole Alcock Tel 02 4221 5881 Email jennyd@uow.edu.au Website www.uow.edu.au or www.sitacs.uow.edu.au
Closing 5 September

ARTS ADMINISTRATOR (P/T) FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE
Salary: $21.56-$23.59, 7+ hours per week
The Multicultural Arts Program at FCRC Fairfield Community Resource Centre (FCRC) is a dynamic, non-profit organisation providing a broad range of services in the Fairfield LGA. The applicant must have knowledge and experience in community cultural development and the arts; knowledge and sensitivity to multiculturalism and Indigenous issues; the ability to initiate and manage community cultural development projects and to supervise artists and volunteers; demonstrated writing and promotional skills and more. Applications should address the criteria and include a resume plus evidence of two current referees. Contact Giuseppina Tel 02 9727 4333.
Closing 5 September

ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC (re-advertised)
The position is focused on the establishment and development of numerous school and community band programs working in close relationship with the Mitchell Conservatorium and the Orange Regional Conservatorium. The position requires flexible working hours and will involve conducting school, community and shire bands, some teaching of either wind or brass instruments, working with parent committees and assisting to implement major projects including music camps, tours, festivals and workshops. Contact Bryan Randall, Regional Director of Instrumental Music, Lander's Music 0416 069 912 Email bryan@landersmusic.com
Closing 17 October

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Grants, Fellowships + Residencies

THE LAYNE BEACHLEY AIM FOR THE STARS GRANTS
Grants of up to $6000 available to young women who meet the criteria and best demonstrate their aspirations to further their educational and/or personal development. Contact The Layne Beachley Aim for the Stars Foundation Email info@aimforthestars.com.au Website www.aimforthestars.com.au
Closing 30 September

THE GORDON DARLING FOUNDATION GRANTS
Supports public institutions promoting innovative projects in the visual arts in Australia. Contact The Gordon Darling Foundation Tel 03 9820 3168
Closing 30 September

FOUNDATION FOR RURAL AND REGIONAL RENEWAL
Organisations can apply for projects and activities that offer clear public benefit for communities living in small rural and remote locations in Australia, contributing to their development in social and community welfare, economic, environmental, health, education or cultural areas. Contact Foundation for Regional and Rural Renewal Tel 03 5443 7300 Freecall 1800 170 020 Email n.elliott@frrr.org.au
Closing 30 September

C. H. CURREY MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP
The C. H. Currey Memorial Fellowship was established in 1974 by the Library Council of New South Wales under the terms of the bequest of the late Dr Charles Herbert Currey, a well-known Australian historian who was conscious of the needs of research workers not supported by grants from institutions such as universities. The fellowship is for the writing of Australian history from original sources, preferably making use of the State Library's resources. Contact Margaret Bjork State Library of NSW Tel 02 9273 1467 Email mbjork@sl.nsw.gov.au Website www.sl.nsw.gov.au
Closing 1 October

NANCY KEESING FELLOWSHIP
The Nancy Keesing Fellowship, honouring key Australian literary figure, author and poet Nancy Keesing (1923-1993), was established by her husband, Dr Mark Hertzberg AO, past President of the Library Council of New South Wales. The fellowship is for research into any aspect of Australian life and culture using the resources of the State Library. Contact Margaret Bjork State Library of NSW Tel 02 9273 1467 Email mbjork@sl.nsw.gov.au Website www.sl.nsw.gov.au
Closing 1 October

LIBRARY COUNCIL OF NSW HONORARY FELLOWSHIPS
In 2003/04, for the first time, the Library Council of New South Wales will award two honorary fellowships, to be selected from applications received for the C.H. Currey Memorial Fellowship and the Nancy Keesing Fellowship. The honorary fellowship holders will be entitled to the same access conditions and privileges at the State Library of New South Wales as the C.H. Currey Memorial Fellowship and the Nancy Keesing Fellowship winners. Contact Margaret Bjork State Library of NSW Tel 02 9273 1467 Email mbjork@sl.nsw.gov.au Website www.sl.nsw.gov.au
Closing 1 October

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS FOR MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS
Quick response grants for volunteers in volunteer initiated museums in NSW who need financial assistance to attend professional or skills development activities in NSW such as workshops, conferences, seminars, events, or to travel to another region to spend structured time with other museum workers. Up to $500 available. Contact the Museums and Galleries Foundation of NSW Tel 1800 114 311 Website www.mgfnsw.org.au
Closing 17 October (second round)

BESEN FAMILY FOUNDATION - ARTS AND CULTURE GRANTS
Grants of up to $10 000 available for Arts and Culture will be given to not-for-profit organisations throughout Australia for innovative and challenging projects in both Performing and Visual Arts. Contact Debbie Dadon Tel 03 9254 1111
Closing 29 October

THE IAN POTTER CULTURAL TRUST GRANTS
Grants of up to $5000 are available for literature, the visual arts, film, radio, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts, music, crafts, video, community arts, the performing arts, design, television and moveable cultural heritage. You must be a charitable organisation with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Status to apply for this grant. Contact the Ian Potter Foundation Tel 03 9650 3188 Email admin@ianpotter.org.au Website www.ianpotter.org.au
Closing 3 November

YOUNG FILMMAKERS FUND
The YFF supports new and emerging filmmakers (NSW residents aged 18-35) with grants of up to $30,000 to produce films in any style, format and genre. It has funded short drama, animation, documentary and experimental films. A large number of YFF films have been selected to screen at Australian and international festivals, winning over 68 awards. YFF films have been sold to distributors and screened by national and international broadcasters. Contact NSW Film and Television Office Freecall 1300 556 386 Website www.fto.nsw.gov.au
Closing 3 November

HILL END ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM
Artists working in all media are invited to apply for the sixth season of residences at Hill End. A limited number of funded residency places in 2004 will be fully funded and successful applicants will have the opportunity to spend up to six weeks living and working in Haefligers' or Murray's Cottages. Contact Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Tel 02 6331 6066 Email brag@bathurst.nsw.gov.au Website www.hillendart.com
Closing 24 December

ARTS ON TOUR NSW GUARANTEES AGAINST LOSS
Offering security against box office loss, this GAL scheme is available to Arts Councils and groups hosting touring shows in regional NSW. Funded by the NSW Ministry for the Arts and administered through Arts On Tour NSW, the fund provides support of up to $2,000 per application and is designed to provide maximum accessibility with a quick turn around and flexibility in lodgments Contact Arts on Tour Freecall 1300 66 7469 Website www.artsontour.com.au
No Closing Date

ESSO AND MOBIL CONTRIBUTIONS PROGRAM
For "local", community based projects between $1,000 and $10,000 is available. For larger, state-wide or national programs between $15,000 and $30,000 is available. There are also provisions for a very limited number of larger programs that have a very broad community reach. Support if for specific projects that meet an important community need in several areas, including Arts - performing arts and exhibitions. Contact Esso Australia Ltd Tel 03 9270 3440
No closing date

REGIONAL QUICK TURNAROUND GRANTS ('QUICKS')
The Quick Turnaround Grants program provides funding of up to $1,000 through the Commonwealth Regional Arts Fund. 'Quicks' provide urgent assistance for local arts and cultural projects which are ineligible for funding under any other funding program, with preference given to projects from smaller and remote communities. The priorities are for applications which will provide professional development opportunities, with the benefits ultimately returned to the community and project development. A total of $25,000 is available under the Quick Turnaround Grants Program with applications for the 2002-2003 year accepted from 1 July 2003. There is no deadline for applications, which may be made as required. Decisions will be advised within 72 hours of receipt. Website www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants/grants.html.
No closing date

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Competitions, Awards + Prizes

ELYNE MITCHELL LITERARY AWARD & SILVER BRUMBY AWARD
Call for entries. Content must be Australian and entries must not exceed 4,000 words. First Prize: $1000, Second Prize: $400, Third Prize: $200. Contact Upper Murray Regional Library Tel 02 6022 9100 Email admin@umrl.nsw.gov.au Website www.umrl.nsw.gov.au
Closing 12 September

FLIX IN THE STIX SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Flix in the Stix is calling for films under 20 minutes length to be screened over several nights in November at the Flix in the Stix venue, Coonabarabran, celebrating and encouraging the development of local and regional filmmaking. There is one major prize of $500 to do a short training course at Metro Screen Sydney, plus a People's Choice Prize Contact Coonabarabran Flix in the Stix Committee Tel 02 68421093 Email laura50@tpg.com.au
Closing 6 October

G C O'DONNELL BIENNIAL PRIZE TRUST
A prize of US$2,500 will be awarded by the trustees of the G C O'Donnell Biennial Prize Trust to the author of an essay displaying original thinking on a topic of the author's choice regarding copyright and the protection of the interests of authors. Competition open to any interested persons including authors, lawyers and students. Website www.copyright.org.au/PDF/PubListOrderForms/EssayPrize.pdf
Closing 10 October

2004 METRO 5 ART AWARD
Australia's richest art award for young people, valued at $30,000, the 2004 Metro 5 Art Award is open to painters aged 35 and under, who may submit up to two paintings of any genre. Another $10,000 will be awarded to the People's Choice Award winner, following a two week exhibition of the finalists' works from January 24, 2004 at Metro 5 Gallery in Armadale, Melbourne. Entry forms are available from the website. Contact Metro 5 Gallery Tel 03 9500 8511 Email info@metro5gallery.com.au Website www.metro5gallery.com.au.
Closing 17 October

BEGA VALLEY ART AWARDS
Major prize $2500 plus smaller cash prizes in a number of categories including best oil, best sculpture, best abstract. Best acrylic, best watercolour, best pastel, best drawing, best mixed media, people's choice and best local entry. Contact Bega Valley Regional Gallery Tel 02 6499 2187 Website www.begavalley.nsw.gov.au
Closing 18 October

ALICE BALE ART AWARD
Calling artists around Australia working in the domain of traditional realism and figurative art to submit works for a major Traveling Scholarship valued at $40,000. Other prizes, valued at $2,000 each, will also be awarded for oils, acrylics or works on paper. Artists submitting works should display good draftsmanship, an ability to handle paint, and the potential to further the range and skill of their work in the pursuit of the life of a practicing painter. Contact Glen Eira City Council Gallery Tel 03 9524 3333 Website www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/gallery.htm
Closing 31 October

MONASH STUDENT THEATRE: PLAYWRIGHT'S COMPETITION
Monash Student Theatre in conjunction with the Monash Student Association presents their 2003 National Playwrights' Competition. First Prize $2000. Website http://msa.monash.edu.au/theatre/
Closing 31 December

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Opportunities

ABC RADIO JJJ - HEYWIRE 2003
Are you 16-22 years old and living or working in regional Australia? Do you have a tale to tell? Heywire offer young people from outside the cities the chance to get their story on the radio. Whip up a non-fiction story about anything that is important to you and your life outside the major cities. Include any ideas you might have for the type of music or other sound effects. In total it must only be around 400 words - or about 3 minutes. The winning entries will be produced by ABC Radio and spread around the nation's airwaves on Triple J. Your Local ABC will judge your entry. There will be one winner from each of the regions listed - 41 winners in total. Contact Heywire Freecall 1800 262 646 Website www.abc.net/heywire
Closing 5 September

WHICHWAY 2003
The music industry is getting behind Indigenous music with the third edition of Whichway, an intensive artist development program for Indigenous musicians and bands. Applicants are asked to submit a recording of two songs along with the application form. The selection panel wants to know what it is the applicants hope to achieve with their music and what they have done so far towards realising their goals. Contact MusicNSW Tel 02 92477540 Email tracyred@musicnsw.com
Closing 15 September

THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CIRCUS ARTS (NICA) AUDITIONS
NICA is set to tour the country in search of promising circus performers interested in auditioning for Australia's only Bachelor of Circus Arts. The Bachelor of Circus Arts is a three-year degree program based at NICA in Melbourne, and prospective students must complete an application form and attend an audition and interview in the capital city nearest them to be considered for entry. Auditions will take place in October. Applicants unable to reach audition venues are encouraged to apply by video. Contact NICA Tel 03 9214 6975 Website www.nica.swin.edu.au
Closing 15 September

ARTS AND DISABILITY CALENDAR 2004
Family and Community Services ("FaCS"), through the Office of Disability, are producing 15,000 Calendars with an 'Arts and Disability' theme for 2004. The Calendars will not be sold. On behalf of FaCS the DADAA National Network is seeking 15 - 18 images and associated artist's profiles for the Calendar. Subjects for images and interview will ideally represent a range of States and Territories, disabilities, art-forms, gender, age, employment, recreation and be of diverse cultural heritage. Appropriate image licence fees, expenses associated with commissioning photos and developing artist's profiles will be paid. Contact Gareth Wreford, Director, DADAA National Network Tel 02 9251 6844 Email coord@dadaanat.net.au Website www.dadaanat.net.au
Closing 10 September

PERFORMERS FOR COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
Artists from all media are required to perform or display at a festival and run workshops in the period leading up to the festival to be held on 19 October in Newcastle. Contact Barbara-Rose Townsend Tel 02 4929 5880 Email maoecc@optusnet.com.au
Closing 1 October

NATIONAL YOUTH ROUNDTABLE
The National Youth Roundtable brings together 50 young people aged 15 to 24 to discuss youth issues directly with government. The Roundtable encourages, celebrates and values young people by facilitating their contribution to a range of issues. Contact The Youth Bureau, Department of Family and Community Services Freecall 1800 624 309 Email roundtable@thesource.gov.au Website www.thesource.gov.au
Closing 1 October

ADELAIDE FRINGE FESTIVAL 2004
The Adelaide Fringe Festival 2004 is calling for expressions of interest from artists and performers. Benefits include a raised profile, the opportunity to develop and extend networks, and the experience of taking part in a frenzy of arts activities across Adelaide. Website www.adelaidefringe.com.au.
Closing 3 October

AURORA 2004 FEATURE FILM SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT
The NSW Film and Television Office is calling for applications to Aurora 2004, its intensive feature film script development program. Aurora consists of two workshops with a funded script development period of five months between them. The inaugural workshops, held in 2002, have already produced substantial results. Contact NSW Film and Television Office Freecall 1300 556 386 Website www.fto.nsw.gov.au
Closing 24 November

BLACK INK - SEEKING STORYTELLERS, WRITERS & ARTISTS
An Indigenous community writing, illustrating and publishing project based in Townsville. Black Ink is looking for storytellers, writers and artists to assist in building skills to enable them to create books for Black Ink Press to publish. Black Ink recognises the importance of Indigenous community languages and aims to support individuals and groups in their diverse publishing projects including books and audio and visual and digital media. Black Ink has just published their first book and has number of other projects in the pipeline, such as dictionaries of local Indigenous languages, an autobiography, a bush tucker book and several picture story books. They also have in development an interactive CD-Rom for language-learning. Contact Jeanie Adams, Project Coordinator, Alga-binbi Institute for Community Development Tel 07 4773 5077 Email blackinkybi@ozemail.com.au 

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Seminars, Workshops, Training + Events

CREATIVE VOLUNTEERING - NO LIMITS *** HAVE YOU CAUGHT THE BUZZ YET? ***
Until 16 December, Statewide
Don't let this opportunity pass you by. People are literally raving to us on the phone about these courses and rushing to sign up for the rest! Six specially developed one-day workshops focussing on the day to day and practical challenges for community-based organisations where volunteers do most of the work. A unique opportunity to develop new skills to ensure your group's long term success.

NOTES: Upper Hunter workshops will be held in Scone, Merriwa and Murrurundi.

Places are filling fast but it's not too late to register. Call Amy at Regional Arts NSW Tel 02 9247 8577 ext 3. For more information, including a registration form, course descriptions and more, go to www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/projects/c-vol/c_vol.html.

REGIONAL AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
September 11, Wentworth Falls
In conjunction with the Museum Symposium Outside In: Activating Audiences and Community Support there will be an extensive one-day workshop for NSW regional museums and galleries. This is a collaborative project between MGFNSW, the Regional Galleries Association (NSW), Museums Australia (NSW), Australian Museum and the Powerhouse Museum. There is no charge for this workshop but places are limited
Contact: Lynda Kelly (Australian Museum Audience Research Centre) Tel 02 9320 6413 Email lyndak@austmus.gov.au

'AQUASCULPTURE' COMMUNITY SCULPTURE WORKSHOPS
15 September - 19th October, Port Macquarie
AquaSculpture is Port Macquarie's inaugural sculpture and public art prize and outdoor exhibition to be held on the Hastings River foreshore. At the AquaSculpture Community Sculpture Workshops, six artists -Jo Davidson, Sandy Elverd (South Australian fibre textile artist), Jen Short, Claude Tessyier, Denni Scott Davis and John Welch (musician) will work with the Hastings community to design sculptural works to be exhibited at AquaSculpture and to form part of the exhibition opening event on Sunday 19th October. Contact Kim Freeman, AquaSculpture Project Officer Tel 02 6581 8111 Email kimf@hastings.nsw.gov.au

NEW POETRY WORKSHOP
Wollongong
For poets at all levels, looking for inspiration and willing to share their work. The inaugural meeting took place on Sunday 24th August and workshops will be once a month on Sunday afternoons from 2pm at the South Coast Writers' Centre. Contact Annie McNamara, Director, SCWC Tel 02 4228 0151

LOCAL STORIES LOCAL COLLECTIONS
5 September, Orange
A workshop to encourage participants to explore the connections between historical themes, heritage sites and museum collections. It will enable museums to embrace the opportunity of interpreting places and the objects related to them. Presented by MGF NSW in partnership with the NSW Heritage Office and Orange City Council. Cost: $49/$32/$25. Presenters: Bruce Baskerville (Senior Heritage Officer, NSW Heritage Office), Murray Brown (Principal Heritage Officer, NSW Heritage Office), Kylie Winkworth (Museum Consultant), Heather Nicholls (Planning Adviser to Orange City Council) and Denis Shephard (Program Officer, Society and Nation, National Museum of Australia). Contact Aletha Mays, Programs Officer, MGF Tel 02 9358 1760 Freecall 1800 114 311

HISTORY WEEK 2003: MINDING THE PAST - NATIONAL TRUST OF AUSTRALIA
12 - 21 September, Statewide
As part of this Week, the National Trust Calendar of Events includes eleven seminars, workshops, tour and /activities at nine of its statewide properties. Download the calendar at www.nsw.nationaltrust.org.au/historyweek.pdf

ETHICS AND AESTHETICS CONFERENCE
19 - 20 September, Sydney
This conference will explore the ways in which ethical issues bear on art practice, museology and art historical discourse. Sessions will discuss how this might encompass art historical work or art theory that intersects with philosophical ethics, politics, cultural and postcolonial studies, as well as other disciplines. Keynote speaker: Okwui Enwezor, Artistic Director of Documenta 11. Plenary speakers: Dr Julian Stallabrass, Courtauld Institute of Art, London, Charles Merewether, Collections Curator-Getty Research Institute, Professor Anthea Callen, Nottingham University, Assoc. Professor Jenny Harper, University of Wellington. Contact Donna Brett Tel 02 9225 1615 Website www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/aaanz.

SOUTH EAST FILM FESTIVAL
Last week of September, Jindabyne, Moruya and Bega
Seven teams of young people have been provided with a professional mentor and a modest production budget to come up with works of less than five minutes which include the Festival signature item - a compass/South East. In addition, wild card entries have been called for from the region. A judging panel will crit the works in competition and awards will be presented at the final screening. Your chance to see The Shopping Trolley That Ate Bega and The Great Lamington Heist of Bombala on the silver screen. Contact Jen Hunt, RADO, Tel 02 6499 2286 Email filmfest@sear.org.au.

The South East Film Festival was made possible by the Regional Arts Fund, a Commonwealth Government Initiative supporting the arts in regional and remote Australia.

THE ARTHURIAN RANDAI PROJECT - A PERFORMANCE OF A WORK IN PROGRESS + WORKSHOPS
28 September, Wollombi
Valley Artists Inc will be performing a work in progress from the Arthurian Randai Project during the internmission of the Wollombi Short Film Festival. A unique hybrid performance containing elements from both West Sumatra and the Celtic Dark Ages of Britain, the performance will be followed byworkshops in Martial Percussion, Circus Skills, Sword Combat, Celtic Songs and Madrigals, Randai and Place Dance with visiting artists Mike Burns & Co., John Campbell and Rendra Freestone & Co. Contact Janine Marsh, President, Tel 02 4998 8282 Website www.valleyartists.wollombi.org.

The Arthurian Randai Project was made possible by the Regional Arts Fund, a Commonwealth Government Initiative supporting the arts in regional and remote Australia.

YOUTH SCRIPT WRITING CAMP - OUTBACK THEATRE
5-6 October, Booroorban
Following on from the very successful Film Camp for fifteen young people in Hay, Outback Theatre presents a Script Writing Camp. Contact Kim Biggs, Outback Theatre, Tel 02 6993 1715 Email kim@southwestarts.com.au.

The Script Writing Campe has been made possible by the Regional Arts Fund, a Commonwealth Government Initiative supporting the arts in regional and remote Australia.

PROJECTIONIST TRAINING IN REGIONAL NSW
27 October, Gunnedah
Metro Screen has received funding from the NSW Film and Television Office to develop and deliver projectionist training in Regional NSW. This will be a formal training course based on the Entertainment Industry Training Package - Certificate III in Cinema Projection. The course will be nationally recognised accredited training and will be aimed at people both new to the industry and those experienced projectionists wanting to obtain top up training and recognition for their current skills. Quality training in all projection format and the transferability of skills are essential to maintain the many small cinema projects emerging in NSW. Contact Amelia Carew-Reid at Metro Screen Tel 02 9361 5318 Email amelia@metroscreen.com.au Website www.metroscreen.com.au

MUKATINJ NGARI - WOMEN: NOW IN TIME, HERE IN PLACE
Until 27 November, Sydney
An exhibition of works produced by Bre Images. Fifty one photographic works, both coloured and black and white, by seven Aboriginal women from Brewarrina exploring a personal aesthetic. First exhibited at the Dubbo Regional Gallery and on show at the Australian Museum in Sydney until 27 November.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY
3 December, Statewide
Organisations and individuals are invited to organise a program or special event for or by people with disabilities for this statewide event. Programs can take place on or during the period around December 3. Small amounts of seed funding are available for rural and regional areas. Contact Kiersten Fishburn, Audience Development Officer, Accessible Arts Tel 02 9251 6499 Email kiersten@aarts.net.au

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Resources

NAVA'S NATIONAL SERVICES DIRECTORY - FREE LISTING
The National Association for the Visual Arts is building a comprehensive National Services Directory that will be used by 80,000+ arts and craft practitioners, arts managers, administrators, teachers and students to find the right company for the job. This is a unique opportunity to promote your business for FREE to the Australian visual arts and craft sector. Contact Anna Coughlan Tel 02 9368 1900 Email anna@visualarts.net.au

SONG DYNASTY MUSIC AND EVENTS
Song Dynasty Music and Events is a group of highly skilled and experienced musicians and artists who offer workshops and classes in music making and performance; and composition of music for events, performance, theatre, film and radio. Song Dynasty is dedicated to providing to providing and stimulating experiences with a strong emphasis on originality and is committed to developing and creating an Australian music that expresses our diverse and rich heritage and culture. To find out more contact Janet Swain Tel 02 9571 7778 Website www.songdynasty.com.au

COPYRIGHT, MORAL RIGHTS AND CCD
An updated brochure on Copyright, Moral Rights and Community Cultural Development is now available online and in hard copy from the Australia Council for the Arts. Tel 02 9215 9000 Freecall 1800 226 912 Website www.ozco.gov.au/resources/publications (under 'artform', top left).

MURRAY TIME - A PROGRESSIVE NOVEL ONLINE
Thirty five writers and illustrators are producing a novel in bits, with a new chapter rolling in each week. The artists will meet for a workshop on 20 September and then set to work on illustrations. Writers of all ages, Indigenous, writers from a non-English speaking background, first generation migrants, men and women alike are participating. A photographic exhibition will also tour the Albury Wodonga region. Check it out at http://csusap.csu.edu.au/~dspennem/MurrayTime.html.

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Regional Arts NSW is the peak body for the arts and community cultural development in regional and rural New South Wales www.regionalartsnsw.com.au. Regional Arts NSW receives funding from the Regional Arts Fund, a Commonwealth Government initiative supporting the arts in regional and remote Australia and the NSW Ministry for the Arts.

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