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Regional Arts News
Grants, Fellowships + Residencies
Awards + Prizes
Opportunities
Resources / Available for Tour
Employment
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Regional Arts News

REGIONAL ARTS FUND GRANTS $213,000 FOR 15 PROJECTS ACROSS NSW
With 48 applicants requesting over $800,000, the second round of the Fund under Regional Arts NSW was bound to be fiercely competitive. In the end, after lengthy deliberations, the Assessment Panel decided on 15 successful applications, with a total commitment of $213,372 - money which will go to a wide range of important projects from every region of state. For a report and full list of Regional Arts Fund grant recipients go to www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/news/raf_announce_22-11-02.html.

TWO NEW RABS GET LOCAL GOVERNMENT, COMMUNITY GO-AHEAD
Two new Regional Arts Boards (RABs) in the Central Orana and Far North Coast regions are one step closer to fruition following extensive consultations conducted by Regional Arts NSW, the NSW Ministry for the Arts and Lgov NSW in the two regions in November. The establishment of the two new RABs received strong endorsement by all sixteen potential local government contributors and community groups alike. Steering committees have been set up and are working with Regional Arts NSW towards the formation of the new Boards in February 2003. For more information go to www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/news/new_rabs_get_go-ahead_21-11-02.html.

GRANT-WRITING WORKSHOPS FOR UNSERVICED REGIONS
Following a recommendation made last year by the State Country Arts Support Program (CASP) Assessment Committee, Regional Arts NSW will be conducting grant writing workshops for community organisations in the Central Orana, Illawarra/Shoalhaven and Far North Coast regions in the lead up to the CASP deadline on 14 March 2003. The dates for the workshops are as follows:

Central Orana
Saturday 1 February 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Narromine Services Club
58 Dandaloo Street, Narromine

Illawarra/Shoalhaven
Wednesday 5 February 9:00 am - 4:00pm
Shoalhaven City Council
Bridge Road, Nowra

Far North Coast
Saturday 15 February 9:00 am - 4:00pm
Ballina Beach Resort
Compton Drive, East Ballina

The workshops will be delivered by Michele Elliot, Funding & Research Officer and Kyrin Vea Vea, Business & Finance Manager and will address areas of planning; interpreting guidelines and criteria; budgets and support material. Michele and Kyrin will also be available for individual appointments to discuss project ideas and applications with community groups. The workshops are free and open to community organisations only. Please contact Michele Elliot, Funding & Research Officer to register your interest. Tel 02 9247 8577 ext 8 Email michele@regionalartsnsw.com.au

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Grants, Fellowships + Residencies

OZCO ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER ARTS BOARD
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Board assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to claim control and enhance their cultural inheritance. Closing dates are coming up in the categories of New Work, Presentation & Promotion and Skills and Arts Development.
Tel ATSIAB 1800 226 912 Website www.ozco.gov.au/atsia/index.html
Closing 15 December

2003 INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY (IFDP)
The IFDP aims to support documentary photographers worldwide. Through its annual competition, the fund awards grants of up to US$7000 each to photographers from six geographical regions of the world who are working on in-depth essays that address issues concerning social justice, political awareness, environmental impact or cultural education. For further information contact FiftyCrows Foundation, 1047 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Closing 1 December - March 2003

FIREWORKS GALLERY NEW FLAMES ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM
Five artist-in-residences each for a period of five weeks in the studio/workshop space at Campfire Group Studios in Brisbane. Applications open to Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander artists who have already exhibited are wishing to further develop their careers. The residency is a structured program of professional development, skills and technical instruction/workshops, critical input, industry networking, cultural connections, collaborative projects and mentoring by senior artists. Artists will be provided with studio and workshop access, materials, inclusion in Campfire projects running at the time, accommodation, artist fees and studio exhibition. For further information contact John Armstrong, Coordinator, Tel 07 3216 1250 Email john@fireworksgallery.com.au.
Closing 15 January 2003

CAMDEN HEAD RESIDENCY PROGRAM
Developed by the Australia Council for the Arts' CCD Board in consultation with the Hastings Council and Camden Haven Adult and Community Education, the program offers a CCD artsworker a six to eight week period at the Pilot Station around July 2003. The Pilot Station is a self contained 1950's three bedroom cottage overlooking Pilot Beach, 35 km from Port Macquarie (NSW). An objective of the residency is to provide models for exploring environmental themes and issues through CCD practice. An Info Sheet is available from the CCD Board.
Contact Rachel Arndt Tel 02 9215 9036 Freecall 1800 226 912 Email r.arndt@ozco.gov.au.
Closing 25 April 2003

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Competitions, Awards + Prizes

2003 NIKON SUMMER SALON AWARD
The Centre for Contemporary Photography is calling for entries from photomedia artists for this annual award. All types of analogue and digital photography, animation, CD-ROM and other interactive technologies, film, video and works in 3D accepted. All entrants will be exhibited at the Centre for Contemporary Photography, and prizes will be awarded in a number of different categories. There is no restriction on theme, but the maximum size of the artworks should not exceed 80cm x 80cm. Prizes include products from Nikon, Kodak and Polaroid. Entry costs $48/$28 (CCP members), registration closes December 20, 2002 and artworks are due January 24, 2003.
For further information Email info@ccp.org.au
Closing 20 December

THE JOYCE PARKES WOMENS WRITERS PRIZE
Joyce Parkes, a noted poet, has donated this prize to encourage women writers and to foster an interest in Irish matters. Open to women of any nationality, to write an essay, maximum 1000 words on the topic "Irish heroines in real life or in fiction". Prize of $200, second and third entries will receive a certificate. Winning entries may be published in the Association's magazine, The Journal and on its website.
Contact the Australian-Irish Heritage Association Tel 08 9287 2712 Website www.irishheritage.net
Closing 31 December

NORTHERN WOMEN SHORT VIDEO COMPETITION
As part of its presentation of the successful WOW Film Festival (world of Women) North Coast Camera will once again include this competition which is open to female residents in the Northern Rivers Region. Prizes include $1,000 Northern Star Best Film, $500 Southern Cross University School of Arts Best First Film, $500 Mary Gilhooleys Best Script, $500 FTO Audience Choice Award. Finalists to be judged by a selected panel of local female filmmakers and judging will be based on technical quality and content. All films must be written and directed by women who are residents of the Northern Rivers (Grafton - Tweed), made during 2002/2003, submitted on VHS and 10 minutes maximum in length.
Contact Kate Montagner Tel 02 6622 2021 or North Coast Camera Tel 02 6621 5444
Closing 17 January 2003

MIETTA SONG RECITAL AWARD
Established in 1995 in honour of one of Australia's most influential figures in arts and hospitality, this award provides performance, training and competition opportunities, nationally and internationally, for singers of art song and their accompanists and aims to build audiences of art song through live performance, broadcasting and recording. Applicants are required to submit a recording which is auditioned anonymously by a preliminary judging panel of professional artists and musicians. The award competition will be held in Melbourne between April 12-13, 2003.
Contact the Committee Email msra@miettas.com.au Website www.miettas.com.au/msra.html
Closing 21 January 2003

JULIE MILLOWICK ACQUISITIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC AWARD
This acquisitive award is the acknowledgement of the power of the still image. Works submitted must have been executed during the past two years and the mage should be created using traditional photographic techniques (including digital camera and digital manipulation - a images created solely by computer not eligible). Total prize pool $2,000. Announcement & Official Opening 29 March 2003 at Chambers Gallery, Castlemaine, Victoria. Festivals dates March 28 - April 6 2003.
Contact Castlemaine State Festival Tel 03 5472 3733 Email admin@castlemainfestival.com
Closing 24 January 2003

CASTLEMAINE STATE FESTIVAL 2003 - CERAMICS, DRAWING + PHOTOGRAPHIC AWARDS
Based in central Victoria, the Castlemaine State Festival aims to encourage and support emerging Australian artists through its staging of theatre, music, dance and visual arts over a biennial 10-day period. Artists from across Victoria and Australia are invited to submit work for selection in the La Trobe University Ceramics Acquisitive Award with monetary prize to the value of $1,500, the Dominique Acquisitive Drawing Award value of $3,000 and the Millowick Acquisitive Photographic Award which is open to all residents of Australia, carries a $2,000 prize.
Contact Tel 03 5472 3722 Email admin@castlemainefestival.com
Closing 24 January 2003

ARTSTART 2003 LOGO DESIGN COMPETITION
ArtStart 2003 NSW Youth Arts and Skills Festival invites aspiring designers ages 12 - 24 to submit designs, either an image or logo to promote ArtStart 2003. Design work may include a slogan and the winning design will be used for all ArtStart 2003 promotional material. For further information contact the ArtStart State Coordinator, Access Division Tel 02 9846 8101 Email artstart@tafensw.edu.au
Website www.det.nsw.edu.au/artstart
Closing 31 January 2003

AUSTRALIAN PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT PRIZE
A major new photographic prize valued at $15,000 established The Art Gallery of New South Wales to promote contemporary portrait photography and excellence in all forms of still photo-based art. Entries open to works of new and innovative approaches to an established photographic genre. All photographic media considered including all types of analogue and digital photography. Entries must have been taken in the 12 months prior to the entry closing date. The new Australian Photographic Portrait Prize will be exhibited in conjunction with the 2003 Archibald Prize 22 March to 25 May 2003. Entries must be submitted with an official entry form from the AGNSW Tel 02 9225 1700
Email deborahs@ag.nsw.gov.au.
Closing 14 February 2003

2003 ENERGY AUSTRALIA NATIONAL TRUST 10TH ANNUAL HERITAGE AWARDS
A unique opportunity to showcase individuals, organisations, government departments, educational and community groups who have successfully promoted or helped to conserve some part of Australia's natural, built or cultural heritage. Categories include Conservation - Built or Landscape Heritage, Adaptive Re-use, Cultural Heritage, Indigenous or Multicultural Heritage, Tourism, Electronic, Print, Education or Energy Management. Applicants must be a current financial member or affiliated member of the National Trust (or join to become one). Contact Meg Fisher Tel 02 9258 0129.
Closing 3 March 2003

ATYP NEW YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS AWARD
To celebrate its 40th year, the Australian Theatre for Young People has announced this new award for young writers between 15-18 and 19-26 years. Prizes from $250 to $2,000. Winners will also receive a written professional assessment of their work and professional memberships. While the two overall winners will have their plays produced as part of ATYP's 2003 production season. For entry forms and other essential information go to the website or Tel 02 9251 3900 Website www.atyp.com.au.
Closing 7 March 2003.

THE COOL BANANAS SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Entries are open again to the Cool Bananas Short Film Festival. Films must be less than 10 minutes in length, include a banana and the phrase 'got it in one'. Films can be made in any format or genre and must be submitted on VHS tape. The films will be screened over several nights in July 2003 at the Jetty Memorial Theatre, Coffs Harbour. Prizes include a video camera, computer, video editing software, subscriptions and cash. Prizes will be awarded in Open, Youth, School and Local Categories and a special prize awarded for Best Performance by a Banana.
Contact Tel 02 6656 4829 or 0408 868 591 Email coolbananasfest@hotmail.com
Closing 13 June 2003

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Opportunities

COMMISSIONED ART PIECES FOR MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH
The Australian National University is commissioning artists to create works in association with its new building program. The Centre aims to promote and support mental health in the community through research, training, prevention, community education and policy development. Artists wishing to be considered for inclusion in this project or other artwork projects at ANU should contact Chris Coughlan, University Architect, Facilities and Services, ANU, Tel 02 6125 0550
Email Chris.Coughlan@anu.edu.au
Closing 19 December

WODONGA PUBLIC ART PROJECT - EOI
City of Wodonga is seeking expressions of interest from artists who are interested in undertaking public art projects within Wodonga, VIC. A range of media and practices are sought to partake in the development of a new precinct at Gateway Island and form part of an artists register. For a brief, contact Customer Service Tel 02 6055 9300 Website www.wodonga.vic.gov.au. Other enquiries contact Cheryl Howell Tel 02 6055 9242 Email Cheryl_Howell@cow.mav.asn.au.
Closing 20 December (2:00pm)

REGIONAL NSW E-ZONE IT YOUTH PROGRAM JANUARY 2003
Young people from Tweed Valley to Ulladulla and Wellington to Wilcannia will be able to take part in the new E-Zone IT Youth program this summer at 23 CTC locations throughout NSW. Community Technology Centres will be running regional gaming and website competitions and the program has joined with the Powerhouse Museum's Soundbyte.org virtual music lab to give young people the chance to cut their own digitally recorded CD. Young people can also go into participating CTCs to take part in local on-line gaming and website challenges where they can play-off against local, regional and state-wide competitors in various on-line games. The same profile will be used for young people to design their own website which can be hosted on their local CTC website.
E-Zone will run through the Community Technology Centres listed below.

CTC@Boorowa Tel 02 6385 1555
CTC@Bulahdelah Tel 02 4987 9002
CTC@Canowindra Tel 02 6344 2770
CTC@Clunes Tel 02 6629 1668
CTC@Coonabarabran Tel 02 6842 2920
CTC@Cootamundra Tel 02 6942 3577
CTC@Gundagai Tel 02 6944 1462
CTC@Kendall/Comboyne Tel 02 6559 0055
CTC@Khancoban Tel 02 6076 9170
Lithgow Telecentre Tel 02 6352 4007
Merriwa Resource Centre Tel 02 6548 2635
CTC@Mullumbimby Tel 02 6684 3374
CTC@Narromine Tel 02 6889 2601
CTC@Oberon Tel 02 6336 2200
Port Stephens Telecentre (Raymond Terrace) Tel 02 4987 5276
Scone Cybercentre Tel 02 6545 3703
CTC@Tibooburra Tel 08 8091 3388
CTC@Tweed Valley Tel 02 6679 5399
CTC@Ulladulla Tel 02 4455 1292
Waterloo Neighbourhood Technology Centre Tel 02 9699 9201
CTC@Wellington Tel 02 6845 1606
CTC@West Wyalong Tel 02 6972 2266
Wilcannia Telecentre Tel 08 8091 5333

WOMEN: GET YOUR IMAGINATIONS GOING - MATERIAL FOR NEW BOOK SOUGHT
Imagining Ourselves is an anthology of words and pictures from creative young women around the world being put together by the International Museum of Women; giving women in their twenties and early thirties the chance to share their essays, poetry, short stories, photography and visual art with the world. The Museum seeks a diverse, international cross-section of authors and artists aged 18-35 whose work, whether written or visual, loosely answer the questions - How do you see your world?
How do you see yourself in your world? or What is the world you wish to create? For further details of the project and submission guidelines visit www.imow.org/imagining/index.html.
Closing 1 March 2003

E-MEDIA GALLERY
The Centre for Contemporary Photography is calling for proposals for its e-Media Gallery for 2003. Established in 1997as a dedicated space for the display of digital art, and initially limited to CD-ROM works, e-Media has recently been refurbished to enable the display of net art, through broadband internet connection, and DVDs. Website www.ccp.org.au Email emedia@ccp.org.au
No Closing Date

ABC RADIO REGIONAL PRODUCTION FUND
ABC Radio is looking for documentary features or series, music segments, drama, comedy, serials, short stories, history, poetry, discussion programs or creative broadcast events produced by residents who live outside of a major capital city. If you have an idea for a complete and delivered program which fits within an existing ABC Radio format, an original script, a collection of oral histories or a series of songs. The most attractive proposals are those which can be delivered complete to the ABC, offer production of the idea for multiple radio platforms, and suggest possible publication options online or in book or CD form. For further information contact Deb Leavitt Tel 08 9220 2781 and Phil Cullen
Tel 07 3377 5419 Email leavitt.deborah@abc.net.au or cullen.phil@abc.net.au. Website www.abc.net.au/radio/rpf/howto.htm
No Closing Date

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Resources

ONLINE EDUCATION RESOURCE SHEETS
The MGF western Sydney strategy have produced a series of resource sheets to assist museums and galleries in their interactions with the schools community. Although developed from a western Sydney perspective, several of these resource sheets can be of interest to all museum and galleries. Resources available include: What Does Your Museum and Gallery Have to Offer Schools?, A Guide to Communicating with Schools, Sample School Visits Booking Sheet, Sample Flyer to Schools, and Schools Web Directory for Museums and Galleries. To download visit the website www.mgfnsw.org.au/resources/resources.php?action=FactEducation

AVAILABLE FOR TOURING: AWAY BY MICHAEL GOW
Proudly brought to you by Railway Street Theatre Company: Australia's favourite play: Away.
By Michael Gow. Directed by Mary-Anne Gifford. Starring 8 actors (4 male, 4 female) Away is an award-winning play which has been voted Australia's favourite play many times in newspaper and magazine polls throughout the country. It has been compared with Summer of the Seventeenth Doll as one of the great classics about Australian life and has been on the high school syllabus for ten years. Set in the summer of 1967-8, the play follows the lives of three very different families as they head to the coast for their summer holidays. Often described as Australia's great play about loss and reconciliation, Away is both funny and heartbreaking. Set in post-war baby boom Australia, the play is full of characters we instantly recognise and care about. Away is a set text in the Higher School Certificate Standard and Advanced English Courses.
All enquiries or expressions of interest to present a performance/s of Away should be directed to Railway Street Theatre Company's Regional Touring Officer, Judy Tweeddale on 02 4732 1649 Email judy@railwaystreet.com.au.
Touring dates: 12 May to 31 May, 2003 (final dates)

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Employment

EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR, RICHMOND VALLEY COUNCIL
Situated in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales, Richmond Valley Council offers both an idyllic lifestyle and career opportunities for suitably qualified and experienced person. This position will take a lead role in the planning, organising and co-ordination of events in the Richmond Valley. The position will also form links with other stakeholders in the broader Northern Rivers region to maximise upon opportunities for tourism and economic development. Salary $746.57 to $858.56 per week. Applications should address the selection criteria as set out in the Job Specification which available, along with information regarding the Richmond Valley, from Council's website. Contact Rod Caldicott Tel 02 6660 0324, Mobile 0414 194 752 Website www.richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au.
Closing 20 December

CULTURAL PLANNER, WILLOUGHBY
The City of Willoughby is seeking quotations from interested consultants/persons to develop a Cultural Policy for the City 2003-08. For further information contact Jacky Talbot, Arts & Cultural Manager
Tel 02 9777 7994 (until 20 December, 2002) or for the full brief contact Caroline Eade Tel 02 9777 7524. Email jacky.talbot@willoughby.nsw.gov.au Website www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au
Closing 6 January 2003 (12:00pm)

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