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In this Bulletin:

Regional Arts NSW News
Grants, Fellowships + Residencies
Awards + Prizes
Opportunities
Seminars, Workshops + Courses
Conferences + Festivals
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Regional Arts NSW News

NEW RADO IN HAY
Sally Branson is the new Regional Arts Development Officer (RADO) for the South West region, based in Hay. Sally has a great knowledge of, and passion for country communities, developed from both grass roots and professional experience. For more information go to www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/news/new_rado_sw_1-10-02.html.

NEW STAR ATTRACTIONS AT GROUNDSWELL OCTOBER 10-13
Author Doris Pilkington has confirmed she will be attending a Q&A at a special Groundswell screening of Rabbit Proof Fence in Albury on Saturday 12 October, following the launch of the third in her extraordinary trilogy at the Groundswell Opening Night Gala on Thursday 10. Prominent independent Pacific producer, Makerita Urale has joined the line-up as first keynote speaker on Friday 11. The SplingFring cultural festival calendar has been released. There's an additional tour on the program and a number of new features have been added to the forums, workshops and clinics line-up. All the latest Groundswell news now available at the 'What's New' page of the website at www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/groundswell.

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Grants + Fellowships

AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS NEW MEDIA ARTS BOARD
Applications now open in the categories of New Work, New Work - Research and Development and for the BANFF International Residency. For more information, including a copy of the Australia Council's Grants handbook, Tel 1800 226 912 or go to www.ozco.gov.au/newmedia/index.htm
Closing 1 November

NSW MINISTRY FOR THE ARTS INDIGENOUS ARTS FUND
An accessible fund for 'out of annual round' and one-off grants of no more than $5,000 for projects across a range of artforms. Contact the NSW Ministry for the Arts for the 2002-2003 guidelines before applying Tel 1800 358 594 Website www.arts.nsw.gov.au.
Closing 8 November

METROSCREEN INDIGENOUS MENTORSHIP SCHEME 2003
With assistance from the NSW Film and Television Office Metro Screen is offering four subsidized places for Indigenous people with or without prior video/filmmaking experience to make their own film. This scheme aims to encourage new Indigenous filmmakers to develop their skills and experience in television and video production and to enter employment within the film and television industry. Successful applicants will be assisted by an Indigenous mentor/producer in the development, production and post production of their film. For further information contact Metro Screen reception Tel 02 9361 5318 Email metro@metroscreen.com.au, Website www.metroscreen.com.au/ims2002.htm
Closing 11 November

NSW MINISTRY FOR THE ARTS INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM
Grants to create opportunities for NSW artists to gain experience abrod, and to assist in placing NSW in an international arts context. applications must be received at least eight weeks before travelling date. Contact the NSW Ministry for the Arts for the 2002-2003 guidelines before applying Tel 1800 358 594 Website www.arts.nsw.gov.au.
Closing 15 November

AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS MUSIC BOARD
Applications now open for Fellowships. For more information, including a copy of the Australia Council's Grants handbook, Tel 1800 226 912 or go to www.ozco.gov.au.
Closing 15 November

AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS THEATRE BOARD
Applications now open for Fellowships. For more information, including a copy of the Australia Council's Grants handbook, Tel 1800 226 912 or go to www.ozco.gov.au.
Closing 15 November

NSW MINISTRY FOR THE ARTS 5TH CITY OF THE ARTS PROGRAM 2003
A program to enhance the cultural life of people living in country areas by providing a focus for regional and cultural areas. Contact the NSW Ministry for the Arts for the 2002-2003 guidelines before applying Tel 1800 358 594 Website www.arts.nsw.gov.au.
Closing 22 November

GETTY (J. PAUL) TRUST GRADUATE INTERNSHIPS 2003-2004
Eight month long internships and twelve month long conservation internships to graduate students who intend to pursue careers in art museums and related fields of the visual arts, humanities, and sciences. Eight month long internships consist of $17,296 grants, health benefits, and $1,200 education travel allowances. Twelve month internships consist of $25,000 grants, health benefits, and $1,200 educational travel allowances. Contact J. Paul Getty Museum - Education Department, Getty Graduate Internships, 1200 Getty Center Drive - Suite 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1687 U.S.A..
Email interns@getty.edu Website www.getty.edu/about/opportunities/intern.html
Closing 3 January 2003

PLAYING AUSTRALIA
Providing funding for performing arts touring. Applications sought from performing arts presenters, touring organisations and companies planning tours which will commence after 1 July 2003. Contact the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts Freecall 1800 819 461.
Email playing.australia@dcita.gov.au Website www.dcita.gov.au
Closing 15 February 2003

FESTIVALS AUSTRALIA
Provides funding to regional and community festivals for arts based projects which enhance the festival's cultural program. Applications sought from organisations which manage festivals for projects that will commence from 1 July 2003. Contact the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts Freecall 1800 819 461 Email festivals.australia@dcita.gov.au Website www.dcita.gov.au
Closing 15 February 2003

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Competitions, Awards + Prizes

THE BIG ISSUE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Giving filmmakers the chance to have their short film shown in major cinemas around Australia, the Festival is held at Sydney's Valhalla, Melbourne's Cinema Nova, the Judith Wright Centre in Brisbane, Mercury Cinema in Adelaide as well as arthouse cinemas in six cities in northern England. Submissions can be as short as 30 seconds but no longer than 10 minutes and must incorporate a homeless or unemployed character/person or the words "what's the big issue?" somewhere in the film. First prize is $2000. For more information Email bigissuefilmfest@hotmail.com Website www.bigissue.org.au
Closing 11 October

VACANT LOT AWARDS
Hosted by the Hunter Writers Centre, the Vacant Lot competition aims to promote and recognise local writers' work. The competition derives its name from the vacant lot next to the Newcastle Community Arts Centre that was initially considered for the site of a purpose built Writer's Centre. There are 3 categories: Poetry, Short Story and Writing for Children. First place $150, with three highly commended certificates also given for each category. For more information contact Brian Joyce, Coordinator Hunter Writers' Centre Tel 02 4940 0003 Mobile 0410 533 476
Closing 12 October

8TH AUSTRALIAN BUSH LAUREATE AWARDS
Awards to recognised excellence in published and recorded Australian bush poetry. Past winners include Frank Daniel, Kelly Dixon, Slim Dusty, Bob Miller, The Naked Poets, Dobe Newton, Carmel Randle, Ray Rose, Alli Ryan, Bill Scott, Bruce Simpson and R M Williams. There are four categories: Book of the Year, Album of the Year, Single Recorded Performance of the Year and the special Judith Hosier Heritage Award. Open to verse recorded and published between October 1, 2001 and September 30, 2002, Winners are presented with an attractive, finely crafted sculpture of a pen in the shape of a gum-leaf at a gala presentation in Tamworth on January 21.
Contact Max Ellis Marketing Tel 02 6766 1050 Email mem@mem.net.au
Closing 15 October

THE 2002 SIDNEY MYER PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS
Recognising outstanding achievements by Australians in drama, dance, music, mime, opera, circus and puppetry, and this year's categories include the Individual Award ($25,000), Group Award ($35,000), Facilitator's Prize ($10,000), Individual Indigenous Award ($25,000) and Indigenous Facilitator's Prize ($10,000). For more information Tel 03 9207 3040
Email helen@myerfoundation.org.au Website www.myerfoundation.org.au
Closing 24 October

MIRIAM HYDE AWARD FOR COMPOSER-PIANISTS
This new innovative competition offered by the Australian Society of Musicology and Composition is based upon entrants' own performances of their own piano compositions. The competition is a unique opportunity in Australia, in that it considers compositional and performance merits in an integrated way. To encourage access and participation by candidates throughout Australia, entry will be via recording and entry is free. Contact Robert Nixon Tel 07 4779 5142 Email robertnixon40@hotmail.com Website http://asmc.homstead.com
Closing 1 December

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Opportunities

CALL FOR JOURNAL ARTICLES
Rural Society, a refereed journal published by the Centre for Rural Social Research at Charles Sturt University seeks articles for the 2003 themed issue- "Culture and the arts in regional, rural and remote Australia". Prospective authors are invited to submit abstracts which address issues concerning culture and the arts in and about non-metropolitan Australia. Contributions which analyse the role, significance, status, or contribution of culture and the arts to society in regional, rural and remote areas and particularly scholarly articles examining the significance of specific events are sought. Applicants must view the Rural Society's generic notes and instructions for contributors before submitting their abstract at http://csu.edu.au/research/crsr/ruralsoc/guide.htm.
Contact Ray Goodlass, Email rgoodlass@csu.edu.au, Tel 02 6933 2472 Mobile 04 1236 3718.
Closing 29 November

COONAMBLE CRAFT CONVERGENCE - STALLHOLDERS WANTED
18 + 19 October, Coonamble
Calling artists and craftspeople for stall holder registrations for the first ever Coonamble Craft Convergence. Organised by Coonamble High School to raise the profile of artists and crafts people in the region and foster the relationship between students, school and the wider community, this is a great opportunity for people from around the region to promote, showcase and sell their work.
Contact Coonamble High School Tel 02 6822 1522, Sheena Roberts Tel 02 6822 4041
or Carol Lewis Tel 02 6823 8246.

COMPOSE FOR THE SONG COMPANY
In partnership with the Australian Music Centre, The Song Company is calling for composers up to 35 years of age to submit proposals for their participation in workshops to be held in Sydney during late January/early February 2003. Up to 15 composers will be selected for the workshop process. Two sessions of 30 minutes will be dedicated to each sketch/piece and a selection of those pieces will be offered full rehearsal process and a public performance on 8 February 2003 to be recorded by ABC Classic FM. Contact Michelle Kennedy, Australian Music Centre Tel 02 9247 4677 / Freecall 1300 651834 Email info@amcoz.com.au Website www.songcompany.com.au
Closing 1 November

TROPFEST PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITY
As the annual Tropfest Film Competition is just around the corner, with this year's identifying inclusion being 'rock'. Metroscreen is offering 30% discount off the normal full rate for all production and post-production facilities at the Metro Screen Studios to legitimate 2002-2003 competition entrants. Discount effective from 1 November and continues until close of entries. For further information contact David Opitz, Manager Facilities and Media Tel 02 9361 5318 Website www.metroscreen.com.au

2003 ANNUAL AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL PLAYWRIGHTS' CONFERENCE
The Australian National Playwrights' Centre is calling for new projects to be developed for its 30th annual conference, to be held in Canberra from April 21 to May 3, 2003. This is Australia's largest working theatre conference, where professional theatre artists nationwide come together for a two week period, working on new plays for the stage in an intensive, creative and supportive environment. Submissions are sought that can be workshopped during the conference period. These may include preliminary ideas towards a theatre piece or a more developed draft of a script.
Contact the ANPC Email info@anpac.org.au Website www.anpc.org.au

THE ART OF BIRTHING
Expressions of interest are sought from visual and performing artists for the 'Art of Birthing', an exhibition that will centre around the celebration of birth, pregnancy and parenthood, which will coincide with Mothers' Day in May 2003. This is a fundraising vehicle for the Maternity Coalition, a not-for-profit organisation committed to improving maternity care for women during and after birth. Entries are open to artists working in media including sculpture, photography, jewellery, fine art and performance, and proceeds from the sale of artwork during the exhibition will be shared equally between the artists and the Maternity Coalition. Exhibition dates May 7-18, 2003.
Contact Jan Harrod Tel 03 9537 7465, or Bec Cossartwalsh Tel 03 9758 1608.

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Seminars, Workshops + Courses

ABORIGINAL CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (A.C.P.A) AUDITIONS
Indigenous People aged 17 and over are sought to audition for the ACPA Certificate IV Performing Arts Course in Brisbane which provides diverse skills in Acting, Dance, and Singing. Auditions will be held from 13 October to 10 November in Brisbane and major regional centres and the course starts in January 2003. ABSTUDY is available to suitable applicants. Applications are essential to gain an audition, which must last for 3 minutes in your preferred performing arts form. Alternate arrangements for auditions outside of Brisbane can be arranged. Contact Bonnie, Colleen or Lafe.
Tel 07 3846 7211 Email acpa@acpa.net.au.
Closing 6 October to 3 November

WORKING THE SURFACE
8 - 9 November, Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
In association with the Central West Ceramic Focus, Working The Surface focuses on the technical, aesthetic and theoretical issues of the ceramic surface. This two day event will include demonstrations from leading Australian ceramic artists by Greg Daley, David Ray and Fiona Hiscock and discussions from guest speakers Janet De Boos, Patsy Hely and Toni Warburton. Contact Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Tel 02 6331 6066 Email brag@bathurst.nsw.gov.au .

MASTER CLASS WITH LINO ALVAREZ
11 - 12 November, La Paloma Pottery, Hill End
A two day workshop with Mexico born ceramic artist, Lino Alvarez, renowned for his large scale hand built customer works. Day one covers blackfiring finish and hand throwing techniques and day two will involve technique analysis and problem solving. Cost: $250 including lunch both days and dinner on the Monday evening. Contact Lino Alvarez or Kim Deacon Tel 02 6337 8333.

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Conferences + Festivals

EXPANDING HORIZONS
September 20 - 22, Brisbane
This 5th National Performance Conference provides an opportunity for representatives of all kinds of performance to gather together for discussions through forums, debate and expert panels on all aspects of the profession. At the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, South Bank. Cost $570/$380/$300. Contact the National Performance Conference, Tel 02 4464 1718 Email npc@adp.com.au Website www.cdp.com.au.

THE NATIONAL YOUNG WRITERS FESTIVAL
October 3 - 7, Newcastle
People from all over the country are invited to perform, give workshops, join discussion panels, collaborate, meet people or just soak up the event's atmosphere. There are lots of ways to get involved. Festival organisers are also calling for people to put up flyers around their regional town. And volunteers are also needed for bar staff, information desk, facilitators for panels, stage crews - a fun way to get into the festival with plenty of opportunity to see stuff going on (also provides some experience in the running of such a mammoth event). If you can help Email national@youngwritersfestival.org Website www.youngwritersfestival.org.

CONFLUENCE: MID NORTH COAST SCULPTURE AND PUBLIC ARTS FORUM
25-26 October, Port Macquarie
Confluence is a Port Macquarie Region 4th City of the Arts project which provides a meeting place for sculptors, public artists, community, local government and industry to encourage and support the development of sculpture and art in public places. Forum presenters include Alison Clouston, painter, Guy Crosley, headland artworks, Richard Holloway, Arts Mid North Coast and sculptors Stephen King and Carl Merten.. Contact Janet Cohen Tel 02 6581 8658 Email janetc@hastings.nsw.gov.au
Website www.hastings.nsw.gov.au.
Registrations close 21 October.

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