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Welcome to the Regional
Arts NSW e-Bulletin for March 11, 2002.
Please note:
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What's new at Regional Arts NSW
NEW RADO FOR WEST
OF THE DARLING REGION
James Giddey has been appointed RADO for the West of the Darling region.
James comes to the position with an extensive background in arts and cultural
development, local government, regional galleries and other work in the
arts in regional New South Wales. Once again, the high calibre of experience
represented in RADO network has been effectively multiplied. Stay tuned
for more details on how to contact James, who will be starting on March
18.
NEW GROUNDSWELL
CONFERENCE STAFF
Anna Schinella has taken over as the Groundswell Conference Co-ordinator
for Regional Arts NSW. Anna has extensive experience in event management,
conference and program development as well as a background in radio and
television as a freelance broadcast journalist, researcher, producer,
production manager and script writer for SBS, ABC Radio National and Optus
TV. Expect an extraordinary national conference with someone like this
at the helm. Contact Anna at Regional Arts NSW on Tel 02 9247 8577 or
Email anna@regionalartsnsw.com.au
or groundswell@regionalartsnsw.com.au.
To be the first to receive a brochure about the conference, join the Groundswell
priority mailing list from www.regionalartsnsw.com.au
(follow the links).
Nicky Jones is the
Sponsorship and Marketing Officer for Groundswell. Nicky has a terrific
background in arts sponsorship and marketing from the UK, as well as with
Carnivale here in Sydney. Regional Arts NSW is 'sharing' her with Carnivale,
and she has already made a huge contribution to the conference, not only
through her sponsorship and marketing activities, but through the programming
activities as well. Nicky has picked up the program and quickly found
exciting and innovative ways of linking it with the local community, sponsors
and funding bodies through events being planned in the local area. Contact
Nicky at Regional Arts NSW on Tel 02 9247 8577 or Email nicky@regionalartsnsw.com.au.
STAFF CHANGES
AT REGIONAL ARTS NSW SYDNEY OFFICE
Jenny Gleeson has taken over from Michele Elliot as Administrative Co-ordinator
for Regional Arts NSW. Jenny has a background in the voluntary arts sector,
retail and business and is currently undertaking her Masters in Art Administration
at the College of Fine Arts (having just completed a Bachelor of Art Theory
there). Jenny's administrative experience will ensure that the high quality
of service delivered by Michele will continue here at RANSW. Contact Jenny
at Regional Arts NSW on Tel 02 9247 8577 or Email jenny@regionalartsnsw.com.au.
Michele Elliot is
now in a new role at Regional Arts NSW as Funding + Research Officer,
managing the Country Arts Support Program, Quick Turnaround Grants and
the Regional Arts Fund as well as insurance and researching other funding
opportunities. Contact Michele on Tel 02 9247 8577 Email michele@regionalartsnsw.com.au.
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News
CHECK OUT THE
NEW AUSTRALIAN CCD WEBSITE
Australia's new CCD website was launched last Monday by Australia Council
Chair Dr Terry Cutler. Funded collaboratively by the Australia Council
and Arts South Australia, the site cost $120,000 to develop. It is managed
by the Community Arts Network of South Australia (CAN SA) and it carries
information, jobs and events listings, debate forums and other resources
for those employed in or interested in CCD practice.
CAN SA Director, Julia Tymukas, commented: 'Community cultural development
is still a relatively new approach to the arts and cultural development
in Australia. The site will highlight philosophical perspectives and different
models of working within communities. It will encourage debate and discussion
at a local level and ensure that the ownership of our practice is firmly
based in the community.'
Check it out at: www.ccd.net.
COMMUNITY IN CRISIS - AN INSURANCE SEMINAR
Volunteering NSW is hosting a discussion forum in April to bring together
not-for-profit organisations, government, industry bodies and insurance
companies to address the public liability insurance crisis.
The forum is aimed at locating the means to resolve the current situation.
Topics to be include:
* causes of the crisis
* options for organisations seeking a sustainable solution to their insurance
needs
* views from State and Federal governments, legal and insurance industries
* the development of a message to send to government
* finding a solution
Volunteering NSW is keen for the event to form a collective voice from
the community sector to feed into the myriad of government working parties
being established nationwide to discuss the insurance issue, while informing
organisations of how they can further contribute to the discussion process.
A full program including speakers and topics will be available soon.
The forum will be held on 5 April at NSW Parliament House Theatrette,
Sydney. Cost: $45 members; $65 non-members. To register, contact Volunteering
NSW Tel 02 9261 3600 Email abadenoch@volunteering.com.au.
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Opportunities
SCULPTURE BY THE
SEA, BONDI 2002
Call for Artist Submissions
Sculpture by the Sea is a free to the public exhibition of over ninety
sculptures in all materials and forms from across the world, staged along
Sydney's famous 2km Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk from 31 October - 10
November 2002. Artists are invited to submit proposals or completed works
for preselection. Applications are available to download from www.sculpturebythesea.com
or email info@sculpturebythesea.com.
With approximately 300,000 visitors the exhibition is one of the largest
temporary sculpture exhibitions in the world. Sculpture sales in 2001
exceeded A$270 000 with artists prizes and subsidies in excess of A$50
000.
Closing 26 April
POETICA, ABC RADIO
NATIONAL, CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FROM REGIONAL POETS
PoeticA, ABC Radio National's program of classic and contemporary poetry,
is calling for submissions from young regional poets around Australia
- people under 35 years of age and living outside the state and territory
capitals. Anyone who fits this description is invited to send in a maximum
of three poems, no longer than 50 lines each. The poems must be original,
unpublished works and can be on any theme and in any style. The authors
of the selected poems will be paid a copyright fee of $100 each. Poems
will be read by professional actors, as well as receiving a national broadcast.
Post to: Young Regional Poets, PoeticA, GPO Box 9994, Sydney. Email poetica@your.abc.net.au
Deadline 31 March
OPPORTUNITY FOR
WORK PUBLISHED ON THE WEB
Feminist book publisher Spinifex Press is inviting writers to contribute
to their catalogue, 'A Girl's Best Friend,' via the 'Dog Grrl' website.
Writers can either collaborate with a friend, write a poem, or simply
share your story about your own dog. Publishing of submissions will depend
on the volume of work received. For more information contact Spinifex
Press, PO Box 212 North Melbourne, Victoria 3051 Website www.spinifexpress.com.au/dogsite.htm
(for submission guidelines).
GAY GAMES 2002
CULTURAL PROGRAM
There are many opportunities - almost 2,000 all up - for lesbian, gay
bisexual and transgender artists to participate in the Sydney 2002 Gay
Games VI Cultural Festival. Sydney 2002 organisers are currently seeking
participants in the Newtown Newworks and Open Stage events. The Newtown
Newworks is for individual artists or groups. Organisers provide the theatre,
lighting technician and stage manager as well as an extensive marketing
umbrella. Open Stage is for professional, emerging and amateur artists
from all cultural backgrounds - a chance to bring your style and talent
to one of the highly visible Open Stage venues during the Games. Organisers
provide some facilities and technical support. Contact through the website
at www.sydney2002.org.au.
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Grants + Fellowships
2002 LITERARY
MENTORSHIPS PROGRAM
Australian Society of Authors (ASA) is offering up to 15 literary mentorships
for emerging writers in 2002, including up to ten mentorships for writers
who are under 35 and/or writing for children and young adults. Successful
applicants will work closely with an experienced author for 20 hours over
eight months. The mentorship program aims to provide to emerging writers
with practical and effective support.
Applicants must be either unpublished in book form or have up to, but
no more than, two books published in a literary genre at the time they
apply. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents,
and ASA members. Contact Tel 02 9318 0877 Email asa@asauthors.org
Website www.asauthors.org.
Closing 8 April
PLAYWORKS 2002
NATIONAL SCRIPT/WRITER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - A WRITER-CENTRED MODEL
To address the needs of women writers who can no longer be considered
"emerging artists" and who are in need of and actively seeking
developmental support. A model of writer support which allows for a flexibility
of approach. Better suited to more experienced writers who know their
own processes. Writers determine for themselves what they require in terms
of assistance.
Any woman writer who has had two works professionally produced (including
productions made by artists from a variety of contexts such as: contemporary
performance; new media; youth; community based and/or co-operative contexts)
is eligible to apply. Writers are expected to outline the writing projects
they plan to work on over the next two to four years as well as other
documentation.
Each of a maximum of six writers will receive an allocation of $1200 per
year which can be spent on their particular development processes. Contact
Playworks for more information before applying Tel 02 9264 8414 Fax 02
9264 8449 Email playwks@ozemail.com.au.
Deadline 31 March
PLAYWORKS 2002
MENTORSHIP FOR A REGIONAL WRITER
It has become apparent that writers living in regional areas are often
frustrated by their lack of access to services and opportunities available
to writers in metropolitan centres. The sense of isolation is also exacerbated
by geographical isolation. Playworks is offering a regionally-based woman
writer the opportunity to work with a mentor for a year and undertake
other professional development opportunities. To be eligible you must
have had at least one play or performance work read, developed or produced
OR have been part of Playworks' Script Development Programme OR have been
nominated by a theatre company, script development organisation or tertiary
institution AND you must be based in regional Australia. Applicants must
submit a proposal and provide other documentation.
The writer will receive:
* Financial and other resources to be spent on a professionally related
activity to be negotiated. This could include: paying expenses to observe
a professional rehearsal process and/or attend professional performances
in a metropolitan centre; specialised script assessment or dramaturgy;
attending workshops, conferences or courses.
* Forty hours of contact time with a mentor (face to face, by email, by
telephone or a combination of these) who will be specially selected for
her.
NB "Regional" is as defined by the Australia Council and refers
to non-metropolitan areas or towns with populations of less than 100,000,
and Far North Queensland (including Townsville). There is one call for
proposals per year. Contact Playworks for more information before applying
Tel 02 9264 8414 Fax 02 9264 8449 Email playwks@ozemail.com.au.
Deadline 31 March
PLAYWORKS 2002
DRAMATURGY FOR PROMISING SCRIPTS
Applications are sought from women theatre and performance writers seeking
the provision of dramaturgical expertise for a new script which has already
been assessed by an independent individual assessor, or through another
reputable agency. A maximum of nine hours of dramaturgical consultation
will be provided over a period of no more than nine months.
Both established and less experienced writers, and works which actively
engage with non-traditional writing processes are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must submit a proposal and provide other documentation. Contact
Playworks for more information before applying Tel 02 9264 8414 Fax 02
9264 8449 Email playwks@ozemail.com.au
Deadline 30 June
PLAYWORKS 2002
DRAMATURGY FOR IMMINENT PRODUCTIONS
Playworks has a role to fulfil in catering for the developmental needs
of independent theatre and performance artists mounting independent projects.
In terms of production dramaturgy, the intention is to provide artists
with the opportunity to develop new works for theatre and performance
to their highest potential, given modest resources. Practitioners who
are interested in working in non-traditional areas of performance or who
are interested in developing a dialogue between text and other performative
elements are also encouraged to apply.
Proposals are sought which:
* Demonstrate the development of unattached women writers and associated
independent productions, whose work demonstrates excellence and innovation,
and
* Are seeking the provision of dramaturgical expertise for the widest
range of theatre, contemporary performance and new media practices, which
aim to create the integration of a performative, textual element in the
work.
A maximum of nine hours of dramaturgical consultation will be provided
over the rehearsal period. Contact Playworks for more information before
applying Tel 02 9264 8414 Fax 02 9264 8449 Email playwks@ozemail.com.au.
Deadline 30 June
PLAYWORKS 2002
PLAYWORKS/VARUNA WRITERS' CENTRE FELLOWSHIPS
Up to two fellowships for emerging and established dramatists. Writers
who have had at least one play professionally produced (mainstage production,
co-operative of professional actors with a professional director, youth
company, community based company) will be given preference. Fellows will
be selected by two writers/theatre workers nominated by Playworks, in
consultation with the Executive Director of Varuna. The selectors are
looking for dramatists (men and women) with viable projects who would
benefit from dramaturgical assistance and advice.
The fellowship will be a normal Varuna Retreat Fellowship (three week
residential) with the addition of professional advice and support which
will take place by arrangement between the dramatist and Playworks. Contact
Varuna Writers' Centre for application forms and requirements Tel 02 4782
5674 Fax 02 4782 6220 Email varuna@ozemail.com.au
Website www.varuna.com.au.
Deadline 30 May
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Prizes
YOUTH WEEK DIGITAL
DESIGN COMPETITION
To enter, create a flat image digital design around the topic of money
- what it means to you, how you spend it… whatever. Designs will
be put before a panel of award-winning digi designers and judged for creativity
and originality. 20 finalists will be selected in two age categories (12-17
and 18-25), with the eventual winners selected by YOU when you vote at
the youth week website. For more information go to www.youthweek.com.au.
Prizes include a fat bank account, software to help you hone your craft
and work placement with a top corporate design team.
Deadline 5pm 8 March
SHOOT IT!
'Shoot it' is a short film competition which is part of the National Youth
Week festivities. Applicants are invited to send in a short film (max
two minutes and 20 seconds). Two categories (12-17 years and 18-25 years)
will be judged by film and television industry representatives. Prizes
include film editing software, and the chance to get practical exposure
in the industry for week. Post to National Youth Week, GPO Box 358 Canberra
ACT 2601. For more info go to www.youthweek.com
Email youthweek@facs.gov.au.
Deadline 8 March
ROS BOWER AWARD
Nominations are open for this $40,000 non-project based award, offered
annually by the Australia Council. The award's purpose is to recognise
distinguished effort in fostering and furthering the philosophies and
principles espoused by Rosalie (Ros) Bower, founding director of the council's
Community Arts Board (now the Community Cultural Development Fund Board).
For more information go to www.ozco.gov.au/ccd/rbaward.html.
Closing 1 April
HQ SHORT STORY
CONTEST
The eighth annual HQ Short Story Contest is now accepting entries. This
year's winner will receive $3,000 and be published in HQ Magazine. The
winner will also have the opportunity to have one-on-one workshop with
a commissioning editor from Random House. Application forms and guidelines
are available in HG Magazine. HQ Short Story Contest, PO Box 216 Darlinghurst
NSW 2010
Deadline 12 March
LISMORE CITY ART
PRIZE FOR LIVING REGIONAL TREASURE
$3,000 - Acquisitive - winner takes all + $1,000 Northern Rivers Echo
People's Choice Award. Participants will be selected from artists who
have submitted entries (as per Conditions) to the pre-selection process.
The pre-selection process is open to any artists working in any medium
whose artwork pays tribute to a person living locally who has contributed
to the community either by excellence in their area of expertise or by
their contribution within the community. "Locally" = Clarence,
Richmond and Tweed River Valleys. Participants are encouraged to be innovative
with their choice of medium and interpretation. Contact Lismore Regional
Art Gallery. Tel 02 6622 2209 Fax 02 6622 2228.
Closing 5pm, 10 May
NORVILLE ART PRIZE
2002
A biennial acquisitive competition with a first prize of $10,000 for an
Australian landscape painting in any style and medium executed since 1
July 2001. $30 fee per centry. Selected entries will be exhibited at the
Murrurundi RSL Memorial Hall from September 20 to October 13 2002. For
more information, contact the Murrurundi District Arts Council Association
Incorporated, P.O. Box 87, Murrurundi NSW 2338 Tel 02 6546 6620.
Closing 23 August
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Resources / Online
LET'S TOUR
fuel4arts.com has launched a new, freely available online resource, Let's
Tour, at www.fuel4arts.com/touring.
Let's Tour is an ever-expanding performing arts touring knowledge bank
including tips, case studies, opportunities, networking & advice.
Let's Tour is founded on the premise of artists and companies sharing
their experience and knowledge to further the success of Australian performing
arts international touring.
Free advice: Have you got questions on 'The Business of International
Touring'? Now until 27 March, Roderick Poole, Jan Ryan and Jennifer Barry
will be available to answer your international touring questions online.
You can choose to be alerted via Email when questions are answered. To
post your questions go to www.fuel4arts.com/touring
and click on 'Networking & Advice' to go to the message board. Post
your question under the relevant touring subject. The guest specialists
will endeavor to reply to questions within 24hrs.
UTS POSTGRADUATE
PROGRAM IN COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS MANAGEMENT
Including Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, and Master of Management
in Community Management. The courses are eligible for HECS, and are work-based
and flexible. An academic background is not always necessary. For further
information contact the UTS School of Magement Tel 02 9514 5435 Email
sandra.chia@uts.edu.au
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