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Employment
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Opportunities
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Regional Arts News

RADOS TO SERVE ON TOP NSW ARTS ADVISORY COMMITTEES
RADOs Ruth Neave (Upper Hunter), Rod Ainsworth (Far West) and Richard Holloway (Mid North Coast) have been appointed to some of the State's top arts advisory positions by the Premier and Minister for the Arts, Mr Bob Carr. Ruth Neave will be serving on the capital assistance committee, Rod Ainsworth joins the museums committee and Richard Holloway has been reappointed to the community cultural development committee of the NSW Arts Advisory Council, which also includes visual arts and crafts, theatre, dance, and literature and history committees. Committee members consider the hundreds of grant applications that are received each year by the NSW Ministry for the Arts and make recommendations to the Minister where funding should be allocated. Congratulations to all three RADOs.

WHO IS THE NEW RADO FOR THE CENTRAL ORANA?
The search is on for the Regional Arts Development Officer for the new Central Orana region. With a base in Gilgandra, the new RADO will service the Coolah, Coonabarabran, Dubbo, Gilgandra and Narromine local government areas. He or she will establish the Regional Arts Board, set up the office, develop a strategic plan and deliver an arts program for the new region. For more information see Employment [below] or Contact Jenny Gleeson Tel 02 9247 8577 (Ext 3) Email jenny@regionalartsnsw.com.au, for an information package. It's a fantastic opportunity for the right person. Spread the word!
Closing 28 April

REGIONAL ARTS FUND LOGOS NOW ONLINE
For all those Regional Arts Fund (RAF) recipients who've been looking for a place to download the right Regional Arts Fund logo for their promotions, catalogues, invitations, reports etc, everything you need is now online at www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants/raf-logos.html. The page also includes full instructions on the correct way to acknowledge the RAF in your promotional material. Any queries about the use of the logo and the RAF accreditation, please contact our interim Funding + Research Officer, Peter Lothian Tel 02 9247 8577 ext 8 Email peter@regionalartsnsw.com.au.

COOMA GALLERY SECURES FUNDS FOR NEW EXHIBITION WING
Congratulations to Cooma's Raglan Gallery who recently received another $40,000 in State Government assistance under the Premier's Regional Capital Fund to fast-track the construction of a new exhibition wing to be ready for use by mid 2004. At least $40,000 had already been raised through local fund raising and donations, signifying a strong vote of confidence in the future of the gallery by the Cooma community.

NSW REGIONAL RECIPIENTS OF OZCO THEATRE BOARD GRANTS
The Australia Council for the Arts has just announced that 41 artists and organisations from around Australia to receive funding from the Theatre Board totalling $1,113,640 this year. Several regional NSW artists and organisations have received grants for their projects:

• Riggerous - Albury $35,100
  Riggerous will create a site specific aerial based performance, inspired by Australia's ancient wildlife and using flying foxes and wall rigging to allow complete freedom for the acrobats to traverse the city as if it were a natural habitat.
• The Flying Fruit Fly Circus - Albury $24,89
  The Flying Fruit Fly Circus will tour The Gift to the Vancouver Island Festival for Young Audiences in British Columbia and the Vancouver Int'l Children's Festival in Vancouver, May-June 2003.
• A Nose of Her Own Mollymook $33,400
  Sue Broadway and Fleur Evans from the Australian Women's Clown Project will draw on elements of vaudeville and popular performance to develop The Baggage Carousel. Three professional women clowns will work with four members of Wollongong Women's Circus. Touring the south east of NSW, October 2003.
• Workers Cultural Action Committee Inc Newcastle West $22,100
  David Brown's new play Eating ice-cream with your eyes closed explores the issues facing marginalised males living in rural and regional areas. Performances in Newcastle and surrounding regional centres in May 2003.
• Northern Rivers Performing Arts Inc Lismore $15,750
  Playwright Janis Balodis will write The Flood, a cross artform work which will include a simulated flood and will imaginatively explore people's reactions to the arrival and aftermath of a flood using contemporary musictheatre. Performances in Lismore, December 2003.

PLACES STILL AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE CCD DIPLOMA - BE QUICK!
There are a limited number of places remaining for people wishing to enrol in the new Online Diploma in community cultural development offered by CCD NSW. The Diploma covers subject areas including: Identifying the needs of a Community; Marketing and Gaining funding for ccd projects; Networking with a community; and Managing ccd projects using art form activities. Total cost for the course is $1,600 which can be paid in instalments. Places are limited, so BE QUICK! Contact CCD NSW Tel 02 9821 2210 Email info@ccdnsw.org.

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Employment

REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (Re-advertised position)
Central Orana Region, $45,000 p.a. + car
A unique opportunity for an energetic and community minded individual to be the ground-breaker for a new arts development region comprising five Local Government areas of Coolah, Coonabarabran, Dubbo, Gilgandra, and Narromine. Working with the Steering Committee, the position will establish a new Regional Arts Board, an office and strategic plan for the Board, and develop a regional arts program in consultation with local stakeholders. Applicants must demonstrate sound understanding of the issues, practices and processes of regional arts development and Local Government and possess strong planning, consultation, administration (including funding) and project development skills. Applicants must address the selection criteria. Contact Jenny Gleeson Tel 02 9247 8577 (Ext 3) Email jenny@regionalartsnsw.com.au, for an information package.
Closing 28 April

PROMOTION / SMALL PROJECTS OFFICER
Eastern Riverina Arts Program, $30,000 - $35,000 p.a
An exciting new position responsible for facilitating the ongoing development of small projects and promoting arts and community cultural development in the Eastern Riverina region, which at present comprises the Local Government areas of Bland, Coolamon, Cootamundra, Harden, Junee, Lockhart, Narrandera, Temora, Tumut, Urana, Wagga Wagga and Young. Contact Monika Velins, Executive Officer, Eastern Riverina Arts Program Tel 02 6921 6890 Email erap@ozemail.com.au.
Closing 1 May

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Grants, Fellowships + Residencies

NRMA INSURANCE COMMUNITY HELP GRANTS
This is an NRMA staff initiated grants program offering $400,000 to local communities around Australia. Applications will be accepted for initiatives and programs that reduce risk and increase safety in the community, specifically in the areas of emergency rescue services, injury prevention and crime prevention. Individual grants range from $500 to $5000 (including GST). Contact Meg Lupton Tel 02 9292 9636 Website www.nrma.com/grants.
Closing 4 April

OZCO ATSIAB INTERNATIONALRESIDENCIES - WRITING / NEW MEDIA
Two residencies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists - one, for an author/writer to participate in an international Literature residency from 21 August to 21 October at Art Omi, Hudson River Valley, USA and the other for a New Media Residence from 20 October to 5 December at the Banff Centre, Alberta Canada. The Australia Councils is offering two one off Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Professional Grants of $20,000 for the residencies, to be assessed against criteria. Contact Kerri McIlvenny, Australia Council Tel 02 9215 9169 or Fiona Prince Tel 02 9215 9174 Freecall 1800 226 912 Email k.mcilvenny@ozco.gov.au
Closing 10 April

NEXT WAVE KICKSTART DEVELOPMENT
Open to artists, organisations, and groups seeking funding for the development of new works and projects across a range of artforms including visual arts, dance, theatre, digital media, music, writing and literature, community projects and project based partnerships with external organisations. Next Wave is offering between $50 and $5,000 as well as a package of resources of benefit to younger artists. Website www.nextwave.org.au
Closing 11 April

1300 ON SHOW - QUICK RESPONSE GALS
Arts On Tour's fast response Guarantee Against Loss funding initiative for Regional Performances is open for business. Tel 1300 667 469

FTO INDUSTRY & AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
The FTO provides funding in support of projects and initiatives that develop and encourage an innovative and sustainable environment for film, television and new media practice in NSW. Website www.fto.nsw.gov.au/content.asp?content=3&Id=197.
Closing 5 May

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Competitions, Awards + Prizes

MUSEUMS AUSTRALIA PUBLICATION DESIGN AWARDS 2003
Awards for excellence in design and communication of museum publications across regional and metropolitan Australia. Held in conjunction with the National Museums Australia Conference, The Other Side, Perth (May 25-30 2003). Website www.museumsaustralia.org.au/programs.htm
Closing 11 April

MAY DAY POSTER COMP
Visual artists are invited to submit poster designs highlighting workplace themes in the NSW labour Council May Day Poster Competition. First prize: $2,000 Two second prizes of $1,000 each. The winning designs will be announced at the annual May Day Toast on May 1 and turned into posters to be distributed to workplaces across the state. Contact Glen Hugo Tel 02 9264 1691 Email mail@labor.org.au
Closing 25 April

14TH INTERNATIONAL ELECTRONIC ART FESTIVAL
Submissions now open for the 14th International Electronic Art Festival, at Pompéia from 22 September to 19 October 2003. Electronic art productions (video, CD-ROM, DVD and Web) are invited from Portuguese-speaking artists or those originating from the "southern circuit": Africa, the Caribbean, Central America, Eastern Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Oceania and South-east Asia. Website www.videobrasil.org.br
Closing 1 May

4 MINUTE WONDERS
The ABC's Radio Triple J, Fly TV, New Media and the South Australia Film Corporation are looking for twelve innovative individuals or teams to create a multi-platform digital music video clip for one of Triple J's Unearthed finalists. The winning video clips will be available on ABC Online and telecast on ABC TV's Saturday Morning Fly TV program. Each winner will receive $15,000. Website www.abc.net.au/4minutewonders/.
Closing 30 May

PLAYBOX ASIALINK PLAYWRITING COMPETITION
The national biennial Asialink Playwriting Competition was created to encourage Australian playwrights to draw on the themes and styles, history and politics, theatre and languages of our geographic region as a means to invigorate theatre and to more truly reflect Australia's place in the world. Submissions must be engaged in the exploration of Australia's place in the Asia-Pacific region. The winning playwright will receive a prize of $5,000, plus a $2,000 supplement for redrafting if the script is selected for production. Website www.playbox.com.au/company/asialink.htm
Closing 31 May

THE COUNTRY ENERGY $35,000 ART PRIZE FOR LANDSCAPE PAINTING
As part of its program to support regional artists, and in addition to its sponsorship of the New England Regional Arts Museum, Country Energy invites entries for this generous prize for a landscape painting. Judges: Richard Goodwin, Ann Thomson, Betty Churcher and Joe Eisenberg. Entries by 35mm slide, including a $30 handling fee. Paintings to be no more than 2.6 square metres in total area. Selected entries will be exhibited from 18 July to 31 August at the New England Regional Arts Museum. Contact Country Energy Tel 13 23 56.
Closing 13 June

BRASS COMPETITION AWARDS
The 2nd Biennial Arthur Gullidge Brass Composition award for Australian and New Zealand composers is an initiative of Australian brass and wind band music publisher 'Muso's Media'.
Entries currently open with short-listed entries being performed at a special Gullidge tribute concert in November. Contact Tel 03 5447 0873
Closing 30 June

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Opportunities

AUSTRALASIAN COMPUTER MUSIC ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE 2003
5 - 7 July
Call for works that combine either computers, recorded media and/or live performance with any combination of electronic and acoustic elements for the 2003 'Converging technologies' conference to be held in July. 'Converging technologies' is aimed at presenting research and new works that focus on the convergence of audio, visual and mechanical technologies. Concerts, paper sessions, artist talks, discussion panels and studio reports will feature throughout the event. Contact Email l.vickery@cowan.edu.au
Closing 7 April

THE 28TH CENTRAL COAST EISTEDDFOD
The Central Coast community invites you to showcase and view the energy and enthusiasm of performance at a competition including dance, speech and drama, piano, organ, keyboard, strings and percussion soloists, orchestral groups and bands. Contact Carol McKenna
Tel 02 4322 5175 Email cceistedd@pnc.com.au
Closing 10 April

ARCUS ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM - JAPAN
The ARCUS Project is an artist-in-residence program organized by the Ibaraki Prefectural Government in Japan. Since its inception in 1995, 42 artists from 15 countries have been invited to participate and engage in this cultural exchange, encompassing both their creative work and research. The project offers young and mid-career visual artists the chance to develop their artistic concepts and skills and to experience cultural exchange at professional level and community level. The residency is in Moriya City, Japan (pop: 50,000) near the acclaimed Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music and University of Tsukuba. The artists are provided with a studio and the program is complemented by a communication program, which focuses on bringing artists to the community through workshops in school classrooms and lectures. Contact Tel/Fax +81 0 297 46 2600 Website www.arcus-project.com.
Closing 19 April

URBAN THEATRE PROJECTS SHORT + SHARP II
Urban Theatre Projects in Bankstown is calling for short performance work proposals from emerging and established artists, individuals and groups. Short and Sharp II is a season of new works set to take place in July. Proposals must be no longer than a page and briefly describe: what you intend to do; why you want to do it; and who is going to perform it. Works that reflect Sydney's cultural diversity and invent new forms of performance are encouraged. Contact Tel 02 9707 2111 Email alicia@urbantheatre.com.au
Closing 22 April

TENDERS FOR CINEMA PROJECTIONIST TRAINING
The NSW Film and Television Office (FTO) is seeking tenders from registered training organisations for the development and delivery of formal training for cinema projectionists, based on the Entertainment Industry Training Package Certificate III in Entertainment (Cinema Projection). Contact Brendan Smith Tel 02 9264 6400 Freecall 1300 556 386 Website www.fto.nsw.gov.au/content.asp?content=3&Id=204
Closing 30 April

10TH INTERDISCIPLINARY GENDER STUDIES CONFERENCE
27 June, University of Newcastle
Submissions of papers sought on the theme, 'Gender is dead?'. Papers may include discussions on body and gender, education and gender, Indigenous issues, gender belief and ethnicity, gendered places, politics of gender and representations of gender. Proposals should consist of a 200-word abstract and a short 50-100-word biography. Email louise.manning@newcastle.edu.au.
Closing 1 May

AUSTRALIAN DANCE WEEK
Australian Dance Week, 10-18 May 2003, is aimed at raising the profile of dance in Australia by focusing on the values, importance and cultural contributions made by dance to the Australian community. Ausdance will present a variety of dance performances, provide workshops and forums to the public, as well as a host of free activities across Australia. Professional companies, independent artists, community dance groups, regional communities, students and the general public are all invited to join in the celebrations. Website www.ausdance.org.au/events/danceweek/index.html

CIRCUS ARTS WORKSHOPS FOR 4-15 YEAR OLDS - SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Circus Arts provides a "Taste of the Circus" to young children through circus skills classes and training. All classes are conducted in a safe, fun and positive learning environment by experienced Flying Fruit Fly Circus trainers. Held every Saturday during the school term. Cost between $100-$130 per term. Contact Nichole Quinlivan, Flying Fruit Fly Circus Tel 02 6021 7044

OPEN MIKE NIGHT, ALBURY
Arts Space Wodonga is having an Open Mike Night Friday 4 April followed by 1st Friday of each Month. Time 8.15 pm - 10.3, corner Lawrence and Hovell Street, Wodonga. Hosted by young people for young people, all welcome, entry free. For further information contact Al Foster Tel 02 6055 9699

CORNERFOLD ONLINE SBS ZINE
Cornerfold is an SBS website featuring collaborations between Australian zinemakers and new-media designers. Submissions including short stories and visual pieces are welcome for inclusion in the Cornerfold weblogs. For information including guidelines and online submission forms go to www.sbs.com.au/cornerfold/collab.php.

CCD YOUTH ARTS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FACILITATORS SOUGHT
Expressions of interest sought from Mid North Coast visual/performance/multimedia artists and craftsworkers interested in facilitating workshops as part of the Australia Council funded CCD Youth Arts Skills Development project this year. The project seeks to address the issues of the Arts and access and equity for young people in regional Mid North Coast and to work in communities to create a sustainable Youth Arts Skills Program. Contact Deni Scott-Davis Tel 02 6586 1411 Email slipprysirkus@hotmail.com.

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Seminars, Workshops, Training + Events

MASTERCLASSES IN WRITING FOR PERFORMANCE
5 April, Wollongong
The Illawarra Performance Writers' Group presents a Masterclass on writing for performance for anyone interested in writing for performance, be they a beginner or a more experienced writer. The class will cover the basics of characterisation and language in drama through hands-on exercises and examination of established texts. Teacher: Van Badham, writer of more than 21 plays which have been produced across Australia and the UK. Class size limited. Cost: Free for members, $5 for non-members. Contact Tel 02 4228 0151 Email scwc@1earth.net.

COMMUNITIES IN CONTROL: GIVING VOICE - AND SUPPORT- TO GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY AND NON- PROFIT GROUPS
7 - 8 April, Melbourne
A world first conference to explore a range of issues associated with developing stronger and more viable communities, with particular emphasis on the ways in which communities themselves can take control of decision making. The conference will explore the growing evidence that a community being "in control" is a decisive factor in improving community wellbeing. Organised by ourcommunity.com.au and Fr Joe Caddy, Executive Director of Catholic Social Services with the support of the Pratt Foundation, the Federal Department of Family and Community Services and Victorian Department of Human Services. Website www.ourcommunity.com.au/control/control_main.jsp

TANJA OPEN STUDIOS
18 - 20 April, Tanja
Nine artists will open their studios, display their work and be available to discuss techniques and process with visitors. Offering a chance to purchase work and experience the artistic talents of artists from the Far South Coast region including Poppy Bention and Bernd Wiese, multimedia artist Leigh Gordon, Veronica O'Leary, Yuri Wledenhofer, Belinda Ramson, Madeleine Meyer, Barry Jackson and Gosia Jackson. Contact Tanja Art Studio Tel 02 6494 0043 Email info@tanjaartstudio.com.

KEY FACTORS OF SUCCESS IN CORPORATE FUNDRAISING +
LEGACIES: THE LAST FRONTIER?
13 May, Sydney
A one day seminar on corporate giving and legacies marketing offered by the Fundraising Institute of Australia. The speaker is Tony Elischer. Attendance can be whole day or half day. Cost for non-members: $285 half day; $450 all day. Contact Belinda Hall Tel 9411 6644 Email charlotteg@ozemail.com.au.

ARTS TORQUE QAC STATE CONFERENCE (QLD)
30 May - 1 June, Ipswich
The Queensland Arts Council's biennial state conference is designed specifically for arts workers, volunteers, museums, galleries and cultural heritage sectors in regional Queensland. Sessions include arts funding, partnering with local government, youth arts, web marketing, events management, sponsorship and community renewal. Also on show will be best practice examples and pilot projects for the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) to help participants think more strategically and across regions about how to access RADF funds. Cost $280 ($240 before April 30). Website www.qac.org.au.

HENRY LAWSON FESTIVAL OF ARTS
6 - 9 June, Grenfell
The Henry Lawson Festival of Arts celebrates Grenfell's famous son, Henry Lawson, who was born on the goldfields in 1867. The festival includes poetry and drama, art and photography exhibitions, street parade and carnival, guinea pig races, go-kart races, fun run, woodchop, and entertainment for all ages. Contact Fiona Last Tel 02 6343 1403 Email grenfelltourism@tpg.com.au

AUSTRALIAN COPYRIGHT COUNCIL TRAINING SESSIONS
23 - 27 June, Sydney
Copyright basics, libraries, educational institutions, commercial publishing in educational institutions, publishing books and magazines, governments (State/Commonwealth) and moral rights. Contact Tel 02 9699 3247 Email sales@copyright.org.au Website www.copyright.org.au

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Resources

REGIONAL AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT + MARKETING
For those who missed it, fuel4arts.com has published a summary of postings to the Regional Arts Audience Development and Marketing Strategies email discussion FORUM last February with Guest Specialists Loraine Little, Lenny Vance, Fiona Carter, Tim Rollason, Patrick Mitchell, Rachael Vincent, Sally Farr and Sonny Kent. It's available at www.fuel4arts.com/content/view.asp?id=1971

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