Welcome to the Regional Arts NSW e-Bulletin for 13 May, 2002.

Please note: listings are not repeated in the e-Bulletin. There may be opportunities, grants and/or prizes still available from previous editions. Check out the archive on our website at www.regionalartsnsw.com.au (link from e-Bulletin banner on the front page).

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Regional Arts NSW News

NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICE BEARERS FOR REGIONAL ARTS NSW
Several new Board members and office bearers were elected at the recent Regional Arts NSW Annual General Meeting on May 9. Meg Larkin from Arts North West, formerly Deputy Chair, was elected Chair, Rosslyn Kemp from Arts Outwest was elected Deputy Chair. John Scott, Managing Director of Sydney based accounting firm, Just For The Record, joins the Board as Treasurer and Scott O'Hara, Chief Executive Officer of Regional Arts NSW's sister organisation, Community Cultural Development NSW, was also elected. The full story on the new Board make-up, along with an interview with Meg Larkin about what it means to be on the Board of Regional Arts NSW, is on our website at www.regionalartsnsw.com (fast link from the front page News section).

DORIS PILKINGTON, AUTHOR RABBIT PROOF FENCE, TO SPEAK AT GROUNDSWELL
Regional Arts NSW is very pleased to announce that Indigenous author, Doris Pilkington (Nugi Garmara) will be a keynote speaker at Groundswell on Sunday 13 October. Doris Pilkington first made the Indigenous writing spotlight in 1990 when she won the prestigious David Unaipon Award for her work, Caprice - A Stockman's Daughter and in 1996 she released Follow The Rabbit-Proof Fence which was made into the internationally acclaimed film, Rabbit Proof Fence. For more information go to www.regionalartsnsw.com.au and select the fast link from the front page NEWS section.

The Groundswell program is now online at www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/groundswell. Check out the program, speakers' biographies and some of the fantastic things going on in Albury Wodonga during the conference. There is also a program of some 39 workshops and 'Tributaries' to the main program which is currently in development. We'll let you know as soon as the Tributaries program is online.

IAN GZELL FIRST PATRON OF REGIONAL ARTS NSW
The Honourable Justice Ian V Gzell, former Chair of Regional Arts NSW, has accepted the invitation of the Board to become the first patron of Regional Arts NSW.

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Industry News

NSW FTO 2002 CINEMA SURVEY
The NSW Film and Television Office would like to hear from people interested in taking part in their regional cinema survey. The survey seeks to gather information about people's cinema experiences (or lack of them) in regional, rural and remote New South Wales - including things like how far people travel to see films, who is running cinema and film activities, the level of involvement of local Councils and other organisations, the frequency of screening and what other entertainment and cultural activities are occurring in regional communities. The results will assist the FTO in campaigning for further and ongoing support for regional cinema projects. For a survey form and/or more information, contact Brendan Smith, Regional Cinema Officer, Tel 02 9264 6400 Freecall 1300 556 386 Email smithb@fto.nsw.gov.au.

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Opportunities

X-PRESSIONS PLAYHOUSE SEEKS NEW WORK
'X-Pressions' is an annual program of new work run by the Bundaberg Players Incorporated. One new play is selected for inclusion in the Playhouse's subscription season each year. The playwriting program aims to develop and support emerging writers, while attracting and challenging audience members 18-45 years to regional theatre. The call is now out for new Australian comedy scripts. For more information contact Rod Ainsworth, X-Pressions Co-ordinator, Tel 07 4151 1075 Email rdains@tpg.com.au Website www.playhousetheatre.4t.com.
Closing 30 September

SYDNEY THEATRE COMPANY SEEKING YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS
The Sydney Theatre Company and the Sydney Morning Herald are now calling for one act plays from budding playwrights aged 19 years and under. For more information call Tel 02 9250 1777 Email education@sydneytheatre.com.au.
Closing 2 August

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Competitions, Awards + Prizes

2002 AUSTRALIA COUNCIL MEDIA ARTS AWARD
Nominations are now open for this Award to profile media and arts organisations working together to promote the arts to all Australians. In particular, the Award will recognise partnerships which blend the business objectives and skills of both fields for mutual benefit. Partnerships may take several forms, whether they be through supplements, programming, inserts, professional development opportunities, advertising, hospitality, cross-promotion and new ways of collaborating. Winner will be announced with the AbaF Arts Partnerships Awards by Prime Minister John Howard. For more information contact AbaF Tel 03 9616 0300 Email information@abaf.org.au or download a form from www.abaf.org.au/welcome.html.
Closing 31 May

SYDNEY ASIA PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL SHORT FILM COMPETITION, 'SHORT SOUP'
Entries are invited for Sydney Asia Pacific Film Festival Short Film Competition, 'Short Soup'. Films must be 26 minutes or less, and should be either written or directed by Asian-Australians, or focus on the Asian-Australian experience. Winners of the eat carpet Award will be bought by and screened on SBS Television's eat carpet program and there's an award of $1,000. For more information go to www.sapff.com.au.
Closing 31 May

DORRIGO FILM AND DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL
Prizes for Best Film Under One Hour ($1,000); Best Film by a Student ($500 worth of facilities and equipment hire or - $500 to do a short training course at Metro Screen Sydney plus $500 cash to get you there; and Best Written Screenplay under 15 minutes ($1,000). All film entries are to be under one hour in length and must have been made within the past two years. Films can be in any genre: documentary, musical, comedy, experimental, horror, drama, sci-fi or erotic (but no porn!). Films will be screened at "DFDF 2002 Awards Ceremony" on 9 June and the "DFDF Video Café" (closed circuit video in 2 Dorrigo cafes). For more information contact Mark Merritt, DFDF 2002, PO Box 31, Dorrigo NSW, 2453 Email dorrigodoco@hotmail.com Website www.dorrigo.com/filmfest.
Closing 31 May

7TH THURSDAY PLANTATION EAST COAST SCULPTURE SHOW
Artists are invited to submit proposals for the show which is held outdoors in the rainforest and botanical gardens at the Thursday Plantation in Ballina. There's an acquisition prize fund of $12,000 plus other prizes. For more information contact the Thursday Plantation Tel 02 6686 7273 Website www.sculptureshow.net.
Closing 7 June

REFLECTIONS - CULTURE, LAND AND US - 10TH ANNUAL MIL-PRA AECG INC ABORIGINAL EXHIBITIONS & ART AWARD
Entries are being called for this year's Annual Mil-Pra AECG INC Aboriginal Exhibition and Art Award at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, 5 July to 4 August. Registration and Entry forms for the following categories are being accepted:
* Bruce and Carol Kendall OAM Memorial Award
* Maria Lock Award
* Mayors Award
* Junior and Senior Students Section (K6 and K12 Metropolitan SW Sydney Area only). For information and entry forms contact Casula Powerhouse Art Centre Tel 9824 1121 Email reception@casulapowerhouse.com.
Closing 17 June

BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - BIFF FAST FILM
Write, shoot and edit a short film to be in the running for $3,000 cash and $5,000 worth of post-production facilities (first prize) and $1,500 cash (second prize). This year's special ingredient - a 'fish' - must appear whole in the film and must be clearly recognisable. A screening of finalists will be held as part of the AAPT Cellular One 11th Brisbane International Film Festival program on 14 July. For more information contact BIFF Tel 07 3007 3003 Email biff@biff.com.au Website www.pftc.com.au.
Closing 21 June

2002 TOAN NATIONAL ORCHESTRA AWARDS
An opportunity to give recognition to key factors and people which inspire a flourishing environment for the future of orchestras in Australia. Nominate individuals, organisation or projects that have really made a difference to the development of your orchestra community during 2001. The Orchestras of Australia Network Inc National Orchestra Awards will be presented at a ceremony in the Victorian Arts Centre on 21 September followed with a concert by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. For a nomination form contact TOAN Tel 9241 2018 Email info@toan.com.au Website www.toan.com.au.
Closing 28 June

2ND ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ONE ACT PLAYS
Saint Aidan's Better Entertainment League is soliciting entertaining one-act plays with a spiritual or moral theme for this Festival held in Malibu, California, USA in November. Mail your entry on hard copy (not to be returned) to Barbara Wangaugh, at SABEL, Saint Aidan's Church, 28211 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu CA 90265 USA. For more information go to www.stiaidanschurch.org.
Closing 30 July

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Grants

BUZZ
The second round of this Australia Council initiative supporting young artists and artsworkers (26 and under) working in music or sound. Artists, bands/groups/collectives, or organisations, can apply for up to $2,500 for any type of project that involves music/sound, and may be in combination with any other artform/media. $33,000 is available for this round. More information is available on the Australia Council's website at www.ozco.gov.au/music/buzz.html.
Closing 31 May

WRITE IN YOUR FACE - OZCO LIT BOARD YOUNG WRITERS' INITIATIVE
Grants for one-off projects don't otherwise fit the Literature Board's eligibility guidelines. Writers between 16 and 30 are invited to apply for funding of up to $5,000 for collaborative projects which could include, but are not limited to, the creation, production, promotion, and distribution of:
* spoken word/performance events
* zines/ezines/webzines
* comics
* web-based projects
* cd-roms
Conditions apply. For more information and to discuss your proposed project (which you are encouraged to do before applying) contact Jill Jones Tel 02 9215 9052 Email j.jones@ozco.gov.au Website www.ozco.gov.au.
Closing 14 June

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Events

VISIT BY OZCO'S CCD BOARD TO WESTERN NSW
22 - 24 May, Western NSW
Representatives from the Community Cultural Development Board of the Australia Council will be visiting Western NSW from Monday 20 May to Friday 24 May, offering public information sessions including a general overview of the Australia Council and the CCDB as well as looking at grant programs, eligibility, funding procedures and other general issues plus a Q&A at the end of each session. For more information contact Cath Fogarty, RADO, Far West, Tel 02 6822 2484.

YARN UP 2: GROWING UP OUR LEADERS - STATEWIDE GATHERING
17 - 19 June, Wollongong
A major statewide gathering of senior and young Aboriginal people which aims to share knowledge and develop leaderships kills. The program will feature topics such as
* developing leadership ability
* getting into politics
* capacity building in communities
* working with the media
* health and family wellbeing
* new technologies - old culture
Presented by the NSW Dept of Aboriginal Affairs, in collaboration with the NSW Reconciliation Council and the Dept of Ageing, Disability and Home Care. Cost $60 per person. For more information contact Tel 1800 674 889.

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Resources

CREATING A LIVING PAST - IDEAS FOR SUCCESSFUL HERITAGE PROJECTS
The NSW Heritage Office has just produced this booklet which includes case studies and a listing of available funding for the identification, assessment, management and interpretation of NSW heritage - 80% of which goes to regional and rural areas. There are stories from Junee, Kiama, Tamworth, Tingha, Broken Hill and Coolah. For a copy of this excellent resource contact the NSW Heritage Office
Tel 02 9635 6155 Email heritageoffice@heritage.nsw.gov.au Website www.heritage.nsw.gov.au.

MIGRATION HERITAGE TOOLKIT
After working with migrant communities in Albury, Broken Hill and Orange, it became clear to the Migration Heritage Centre of NSW that many wanted to identify, share and preserve their migration heritage but did not know how. So they developed the Migration Heritage Toolkit - a set of guidelines and a package of resources to assist heritage professionals and migrant communities to work together to run heritage identification workshops - to preserve and share the items, places, stories and experiences of importance to these communities. The toolkit is available free on the Migration Heritage Centre website at www.migrationheritage.nsw.gov.au/toolkit. Check it out!

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