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NEW RADO FOR ALBURY
WODONGA REGION
Chris Pidd, former RADO for the South West region, and co-ordinator of
the Youth Expo at Groundswell: the 2002 Regional Arts Australia National
Conference in October, has accepted the position of RADO for the Regional
Arts Board Albury Wodonga. Chris replaces current RADO Althea Bannister
and will be commencing in Albury Wodonga on 1 September. Recruitment is
under way for a new RADO for South West Arts (see this e-Bulletin under
Employment).
ROD AINSWORTH
NEW RADO FOR OUTBACK ARTS
Outback Arts has just announced that Rod Ainsworth has accepted the position
of Regional Arts Development Officer for the Far West region. Rod has
a strong background in the performing arts in a variety of roles in research,
writing, directing, production and management, as well as many years experience
as a teacher. Rod will be commencing in Coonamble on 30 September.
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NEW EXECUTIVE
OFFICER FOR REGIONAL ARTS AUSTRALIA
The new Executive Officer for Regional Arts Australia is Ruth Smiles.
Based in South Australia, Ruth has extensive experience in the arts, most
recently as Executive Officer to the South Australian Recreation and Arts
Industry Training Advisory Board. Ruth brings to Regional Arts Australia
a wealth of experience in arts management and in arts industry training,
particularly the development of industry standards and education. Ruth
will be working part-time from Thursday 8 August and full time from Monday
2 September 2002, based at Country Arts SA's Port Adelaide offices at
1 McLaren Parade Port Adelaide SA 5015 Tel 08 8444 0400. Welcome Ruth.
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ENVIRONMENT AUSTRALIA
GRANTS
General purpose grants are available for eligible environmental and heritage
organisations for the 2002-2003 financial year to assist with administrative
costs (as distinct from project or campaign costs: salaries and salary
on-cost for executive and administrative staff and other office expenses.)
For more information contact Environment Australia Tel 02 6274 1409 or
02 6274 17 Email gveho@ea.gov.au
Website www.ea.gov.au/pcd/ppu/gveho.
Closing 26 August
APEC EDUCATIONAL
FOUNDATION GRANTS
The APEC Educational Foundation is a non-governmental, non-profit institution
established to support APEC endeavors towards shared prosperity and community
building by promoting education and human resources development in the
Asia-Pacific region. Institutions and non-profit organisations actively
engaged in education and human resources development activities are invited
to submit grant proposals which are consistent with the mission of the
Foundation. Grants between US$100,000 and US$300,000 may be applied for
depending on quality of project. All proposals must the Award Criteria
as set out in the Guidelines. All proposals and inquiries should be addressed
to Dr Jaebong Ro, Executive Officer Tel +82 2 576 7373/4 Email grants@apecef.org
Website www.apecef.org
Closing 31 August
MAZDA FOUNDATION
General community grants to assist individuals and important causes throughout
Australia which includes assistance to young people through education
and employment. Grants also available in the development of technology
and improvement of the natural environment. For more information contact
The Secretary Tel 03 9698 5910 Website www.mazdafoundation.com.au.
Closing 31 August
THE 2002 MARTEN
BEQUEST TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP
Six travelling scholarships will be awarded in 2002 to scholars of outstanding
ability and promise aged between 21 and 35 in one or more of the following
categories: painting, singing, instrumental music, prose, poetry and acting.
Each scholarship is valued at $18,000, paid in two years. Applicants must
be born in Australia. Contact Linda Ingaldo, Awards Administrator, Permanent
Tel 02 8295 8316 Email linda.ingaldo@permenentgroup.com.au
Website www.permanentgroup.com.au
(go to 'Awards and Charitable Trusts').
Closing October 25
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THE 2002 JOHN
COPES PRIZE FOR REPRESENTATIONAL ART
Berrima District Art Society is offering a $4,000 prize for a work in
a 'free yet representational style' in any medium, with no constraints
other than size. Entrants may submit up to two works, not previously shown
and completed within the past twelve months. All works must be framed.
The judge is Dr Sasha Grishin, Head of Art Theory, ANU. For more information
contact the Exhibition Secretary Tel 02 4861 4093 or 0408 960717.
Closing 17 August
26TH ANNUAL BUNDABERG
ARTS FESTIVAL
This year the Festival will include workshops, concerts, poetry recitals
a multicultural food and wine festival as well as an art competition with
more than $17,500 in cash prizes. Also introducing a new $1,500 'Open'
art prize this year. There are 29 sections, including categories such
as painting, sculpture, writing, photography and textiles. The event is
to be held 5-13 October and the art exhibition to be on show at the Bundaberg
Civic Centre and will be curated by Rachael Kent, Senior Curator of the
Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney. For more contact the Convenor, Bundaberg
Arts Festival Association Inc. PO Box 1849, Bundaberg QLD 4670 Website
www.artnsuch.com.au/art_festival.htm
Closing 23 August
SHORT TRIPS @
THE MELBOURNE FILM FRINGE FESTIVAL
Short Trips has joined forces with the Melbourne Fringe Festival to bring
you Short Trips @ The Melbourne Fringe Festival "Best Film Award
2002". Forty five independent films will be screened over four nights
from September 29 - October 16 at the North Melbourne Town Hall in Melbourne.
Competition is open to filmmakers around the country with the principal
prize worth $1000. Entry form available via Website www.shorttrips.com.au.
Closing 30 August
FLICKERFEST 2003
SHORT FILM FESTIVAL & COMPETITION
Entries are open for the international short film festival Flickerfest
2003, which will be held at Bondi Pavilion next January. The festival
has a main competition and competitions for Australian shorts and documentaries.
Films must be less than 30 minutes, recorded on 35mm, 16mm or SP Beta
tape and must have been made within the last two years. For more information
Tel 02 9365 6877 Website www.flickerfest.com.au
Closing 30 August
2002 HEYSEN PRIZE
FOR AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE
Open to any interpretation of the Australian landscape by artists of all
ages, amateur and professional. An acquisitive award of $5000 sponsored
by the Heysen Family, Heysen Wines and EH Cambridge &Co. Numerous
other categories. For more information contact Rachael Elliott, Director,
Hahndorf Academy 8388 7250 Email hahndorf.academy@bigpond.com
Closing 6 September
BANNOL CONSERVATION
ART PRIZE
A $3,000 prize to encourage community awareness and concern for the natural
enviroment. Awarded to the painting (in any medium) or photograph that
best celebrates Australia's unique natural heritage. Works can feature
Australian native fauna, flora, geography and natural assets that express
a concern for the preservation of our environment. For more information
contact Scone Arts and Craft Centre Tel 02 65 43 7160.
Closing 8 September
MANDORLA ART AWARD
A $10,000 national acquisitive award for two- or three-dimensional artworks
on a religious theme. The major prize is an Italian studio residency or
cash, plus three non-acquisitive awards of $500. This year's theme is
images of Christ. Exhibitions will be held in Fremantle and New Norcia
(WA), October-November 2002. Contact Jeannette Lewis-Hill Tel 08 9457
1790 Email jecl@bigpond.com
Website www.vianet.net.au/~mandorla.
Closing 10 September
NATIONAL SCULPTURE
PRIZE
The $50,000 National Sculpture Prize and Exhibition 2003 at the National
Gallery of Australia (NGA) is open to artists working across all forms
of sculpture, including installation and works in new media. Site-specific
or outdoor works are not eligible. All artists selected to participate
in the exhibition will receive an honorarium of $2,500 and the Macquarie
Bank People's Choice Award of $4,000 will also be granted to the most
popular piece on show. Judges include Dr Brian Kennedy, Director, National
Gallery of Australia; Julian Beaumont, Chairman, Macquarie Bank Art Committee;
Professor Ian Howard, artist and Dean of the University of New South Wales'
College of Fine Arts; and Ron Robertson-Swann, OAM, sculptor and painter.
For more information go to www.nga.gov.au/sculptureprize03
Closing 19 September
LLOYD REES MEMORIAL
YOUTH ART AWARD 2002
An acquisitive national art prize of $4,000 for painting, drawing or printing
open to artists 18-28 years of age. An exhibition of finalists will run
September 21-29. ContactThe Administrator, Centrehouse Community Art Centre
Email centrehouse@bigpond.com Website http://www.artsatwork.com.au/opportunities/grants_competitions.htm
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2003 METRO 5 ART
PRIZE
Metro 5 Gallery invites Australian artists 35 years and under to enter
the annual $40,000 Metro 5 Art Prize, to be awarded in January 2003. Contact
Tel 03 9500 8511
Website: www.metro5gallery.com.au/default.asp?iDocID=1172&iNavCatID=555&iSubCatID=555
Closing 30 September
KEMPSEY SHIRE
ART PRIZE
Acquisitional. Sections include Contemporary; Traditional; Local Indigenous;
Sculpture; Works on Paper and Youth Arts. Merit Certificates awarded in
all sections, total prize pool $8000. To be judged by Stephen Killick,
painter and sculptor. Fee per exhibit is $11.00. Submitted works must
be original and executed within the last two years. Contact the Art Exhibition
Secretary, Kempsey Shire Council PO Box 78 West Kempsey NSW 2440.
Closing 13 December
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INDIGENOUS FELLOWSHIP
PROGRAM
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Indigenous
Fellowship Program aims to give indigenous women and men the opportunity
to gain knowledge in the field of international human rights. In particular
to assist their organisations and communities in protecting and promoting
the human rights of their people. Fellows will be based at the OHCHR in
Geneva, Switzerland for a period of five months. Website www.unhchr.ch/indigenous/applicform.htm
Closing 15 August
TRIPLE J'S UNEARTHED
COMPETITION - ACT
If you're in the ACT and you're makin' music, then it's time to be Unearthed.
Since 1995, triple j's Unearthed has gone to 43 regions around Australia
and unearthed 82 bands. Providing young bands and musicians living in
regional and city areas of Australia with a means to have their talents
professionally recorded and played on triple j. Unearthed is also about
getting all sorts of music associations involved to discover, develop
and promote new Australian talent … and it's about you listening
to great new music from anywhere from Broome to Merimbula, and being able
to explore the community where each artist has come from. For more information
and to register go to www.abc.net.au/triplej/unearthed.
Closing 16 August
QUEUE HERE
GROUP EXHIBITION
Works on the theme of queueing are sought for a group exhibition at Canberra
Contemporary Art Space in November/December this year. Queue Here will
explore the idea of queuing in contemporary culture. The currency of this
issue, specifically in connection with refugee issues in western nations
and the increasing global transitoriness of populations, has impacted
the way we conceptualise notions of place and home. Please refer to the
proposal guidelines on the website when completing your submission. For
more information contact the CCAS Tel 02 6247 0188 Website www.ccas.com.au.
Closing 10 September
UNPUBLISHED CONTEMPORARY
PERFORMANCE SCRIPTS
The Australian Script Centre is calling for unpublished contemporary performance
scripts for promotion in 2002/3. The Centre is the only national organisation
that promotes and provides access to unpublished Australian performance
writing for repeat productions or study. Scripts for younger audiences
as well as adult audiences are encouraged. Contact the Centre Tel 03 6223
4675
Email info@ozscript.org
Website www.ozscript.org.
Closing 30 September
NATIONAL INSTITUTE
OF DRAMATIC ART (NIDA)
Applications are now available for admission to 2003 full time courses.
Although probably best known for its acting course, NIDA also offers courses
in design, stage management, event management, lighting, sound, costume
making, wardrobe management, scenery construction, properties and special
effects. Entry to all NIDA courses is by audition or interview, conducted
in every capital city throughout the country during November each year.
Details of venues and dates are supplied on receipt of an application
form. For more information Tel 02 9697 7600 Website www.nida.edu.au
Closing 31 October
SEEKING NIMBUS
ILLUMINOUS CREATIONS OF CONTEMPORARY VISUAL ART
Following on from the successful exhibition 'Gazing Out' at First Draft
Gallery in Sydney, Accessible Arts and Casula Powerhouse have teamed up
to research and locate artists for the exhibition 'Seeking Nimbus' to
be held at Casula in November 2002. Seeking visual artists who identify
as persons with a disability, who are able to forward images/slides of
their work, a bio and exhibition history, to assist in the initial selection
of artists to be involved. For more information contact Neridah, Accessible
Arts Tel 02 9251 6499 or David Cranswick, Casula Powerhouse Tel 02 9824
1121.
MELBOURNE FASHION
FESTIVAL
Invitation to participate in arts program designed to link fashion with
various artforms. The festival is seeking artists to present works through
various media that express a link between fashion and art. Focus for the
2003 program is the idea of "excess". Artists interested in
participating in the program should contact Rachel Tel 03 9489 9441 to
discuss their projects.
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YOUTH ARTS PROJECT
OFFICER - SOUTH WEST ARTS
In collaboration with the Regional Arts Development Officers in Outback
NSW the person will develop the NSW 2002 YOTO Youth Arts Expo. The expo
will travel to four major centres Oct -Dec culminating at the Opera House
Sydney. The person for this position will ideally have a background in
youth arts and have an understanding of the issues relating to the arts
in outback communities. Essential criteria include: own car and current
drivers licence; available for immediate start. This is a full time position
for three Months. For more information contact Chris Pidd Tel 0427 468
338
Email youthproject@southwestarts.com.au.
Position Description available at www.southwestarts.com.au/Employment.htm
Closing 16 August
CURATOR OF EDUCATION
AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS - WAGGA WAGGA ART GALLERY
Salary: $42,350 - $46,585 p/a
A dynamic position which involves initiating innovative and stimulating
art education and public programs; managing the volunteer guides programs;
assisting with the marketing and promotions; co-ordinating the artist
in residence studio program and maintaining the gallery website. The preferred
qualification is a four-year degree in Visual Arts and/or Art Education
with relevant work experience. Strong communication and computer skills
are essential. For more information contact the Art Gallery Tel 02 6926
9660. Address applications to G.J. Faulkner, General Manager, City of
Wagga Wagga, P.O. Box 20 Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Fax 02 6926 9283 Email council@wagga.nsw.gov.au.
Quote reference number S/99/000295.
Closing 16 August
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CINEMA WORKSHOPS
9:30-1pm, 21 August , Parkes
Hands-on Workshops at the Coventry Room and Little Theatre. Each workshop
will run for 2.5 hrs and will finish with a light lunch for all. Topics:
What you need to know about cinema infrastructure - Brendan Smith; Film
Society presenting and projection- Ross Adams; Writing for stage and screen
- Nick Parsons; Video making and viewing - Lachlan Simond. Cost: $5/$2.
For more information contact Arts OutWest Tel 02 6338 4657 Email artsoutwest@csu.edu.au.
CINEMA FORUM
7-10pm, 21 August , Parkes
* Regional and Community Cinema: Brendan Smith, Regional Project officer
NSW FTO;
Film Clubs and Societies, a brief introduction with 6mm short film screening:
Ross Adams, Dress Circle magazine and Central West film presenter
* Writing for stage and screen: Nick Parsons, stage and screen writer,
director and producer
* Video and dvd productions, presentations and a brief screening: Lachlan
Simond, media production, Charles Sturt University
* Where to from here - short discussion facilitated by Hannah Semler,
Arts OutWest. For more information contact Arts OutWest Tel 02 6338 4657
Email artsoutwest@csu.edu.au.
PROGRAMMING INCLUSIVE
SOLUTIONS IN THE ARTS
22 August, Parramatta
Accessible Arts, the peak arts and disability organisation in NSW, presents
a one-day seminar on issues affecting people with disabilities in the
arts: What are the needs and interests of artists with disabilities? How
are inclusive programs developed? How can you expand your audiences and
meet the needs of the disability community? What are the legal requirements
of the arts and cultural sector to people with disabilities? Free. For
more information contact Kiersten Fishburn Tel 02 9251 6499 Email kiersten@aarts.net.au.
REGIONAL GALLERIES
MINI CONFERENCE
9-10 September, Newcastle
MGF and Regional Galleries Association of NSW are collaborating to present
a seminar/workshop program in conjunction with RGA's Annual General Meeting
Sessions will address a range of gallery management issues from audience
development and research, to collections management, public liability
and occupational health and safety.For more information contact Mirah
Lambert Tel 02 9339 9904 Email programs1@mgfnsw.org.au.
WORKING THE SURFACE
8-9 November, Bathurst
A conference focusing on technical, aesthetic and theoretical issues of
the ceramic surface. Demonstrations and discussion by leading ceramic
artists, includes a special focus on regional professional practice.For
more information Tel 02 6331 6066 Email brag@bathurst.nsw.gov.au. A Collectors
Forum will take place on Sunday November 10 at Orange Regional Art Gallery.
Cost: $132/$66 Earlybird discount of 10% before Monday 30 September. Contact
Tel 02 6393 8136 Email asisley@orange.nsw.gov.au.
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SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:
A MUSEUMS & GALLERIES TRAINING PROGRAM ONLINE
Published by the Training & Professional Development Program of Museums
Australia (Qld) and the Regional Galleries Association of Queensland,
this new online training program is intended for those working in a paid
or unpaid capacity in small museums, regional galleries, historical societies,
or with heritage projects and sites. For more information go to the Website
www.amol.org.au/craft/publications/events/contents.asp
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