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Employment
Grants, Fellowships + Residencies
Awards + Prizes
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Regional Arts News

PREMIER ANNOUNCES $3.345M IN REGIONAL CAPITAL FUND GRANTS
Congratulations to all the following who have recently been granted infrastructure funding under the Premier's 2003 Regional Capital Fund, as announced recently by the Premier and Minister for the Arts, Mr Bob Carr:

• $500,000 for the Orange Regional Conservatorium
• $250,000 for the Saraton Cinema, Grafton
• $1m towards the construction of the new Albury Regional Museum
• $80,000 for the refurbishment and conservation of lthe New England Regional Art Museum and art collections, Armidale
• $140,000 for the fitout of the Somerville Museum, Bathurst
• $250,000 towards the fitout of the Broken Hill City Arts Gallery
• $40,000 for the extension and fitout of the Raglan Gallery and Cultural Centre, Cooma
• $1m towards the construction of the Queanbeyan Civic cultural Centre and Theatre
• $40,000 to establish a community radio station for community and cultural use at the Montreal Community Theatre, Tumut
• $15,000 towards the refurbishment of a new arts centre and home for the Eurobodalla Arts Council
• $25,000 towards the upgrade of Lieder Theatre stage and auditorium in Goulburn
• $5,000 towards the fitout of an exhibition space for local arts and crafts practitioners in Goulburn.

FOUR RADOS NOW ON TOP NSW ARTS ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Last e-Bulletin we reported that RADOs Ruth Neave (Upper Hunter), Rod Ainsworth (Far West) and Richard Holloway (Mid North Coast) had been appointed to - respectively - the capital assistance committee, the museums committee and the community cultural development committees of the NSW Arts Advisory Council. What we failed to mention was that RADO Jack Ritche (North West) has also been appointed to the theatre committee. 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 four RADOs.

NEW ARTS ON TOUR REGIONAL SUPPORT OFFICER
Ilana Kaplin has just joined Arts on Tour in a new position designed to assist and support community presenters in regional NSW to find the right product for their community; provide advice on managing resources; tips on marketing, funding and ideas on forging a viable touring circuit to help brings costs down. But first of all she wants hear from regional stakeholders about what their needs are and how Arts on Tour can better support and service those needs. Contact Ilana Kaplin Tel 9571 6799 Freecall 1300 667 469 Email support@artsontour.com.au Website www.artsontour.com.au.

NINE MORE INDENT GRANTS FOR YOUTH EVENTS IN NSW
Indent is celebrating National Youth Week by announcing a further $14,000 in One Off Grants to fund nine more drug and alcohol free all ages events in communities around NSW. This latest round compliments the $88,500 already committed in 2003 to Indent Partnership Grants around the state. Each event has been conceived by a team of young people who applied for the funding, and will oversee every detail of the production of their event. The events reflect a range of youth entertainment interests - from a night of punk bands to a weekend of breakdancing, rapping and R&B songwriting workshops. Regional NSW grant recipients include:

• Lightning Ridge Youth Group (supported by Walgett Shire Council) $1,250
• Outburst Youth Council (supported by Bland Shire Council) $1,000
• Thirroul Indent Music Committee (supported by Thirroul Youth Project) $1,500
• Youth Connections (supported by Bathurst PCYC) $2,000
• Xpress (supported by Byron Youth Activities Centre) $2,000

Indent has funded over 240 events with an estimated audience of over 70,000 young people across NSW since its launch in October 2000. Contact Tracy Ellis Tel 02 9247 7540 Email tracy@indent.net.au Website www.indent.net.au.

REGIONAL ARTS NSW GRANT-WRITING GUIDE NOW ONLINE
A new resource from Regional Arts NSW developed as part of our recent grant-writing workshops in unserviced regions of NSW, the Grant Writing Guide has been compiled to assist non-profit community based organisations with submissions to the three grants programs administered by Regional Arts NSW:

• The Country Arts Support Program (CASP)
• The Regional Arts Fund (RAF) and
• The Regional Quick Turnaround Grants Program.

But we reckon it'll be useful for anyone in the business of writing grant applications. Lots of nuts and bolts, practical, down to earth advice. Download the document in Word of PDF here: www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants/grants.html#gwga.

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Employment

PROGRAMS & PROMOTION COORDINATOR, NAVA
Sydney, Salary $37,000 - $40,000 pa
The National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) requires an experienced person to manage NAVA's publications and promotional campaigns, administering five grant programs, providing expert advice to members, coordinating annual projects, managing the IAA UNESCO program, and maintaining relationships with NAVA's sponsors and donors. Tel 02 9368 1900 Email nava@visualarts.net.au Website www.visualarts.net.au
Closing 18 April

WEBSITE CONTENT MANAGER, NAVA
Sydney, Salary $38,000 - $40,000 pa (pro-rata)
The National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) is seeking a Website Content Manager. This is a part-time 3 day per week position for a contract period of one year. The position will involve ensuring the content of the Visual Arts Net website is actively maintained and managing site development. Contact NAVA Tel 02 9368 1900 Email nava@visualarts.net.au Website www.visualarts.net.au
Closing 18 April

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR, REGIONAL ARTS NSW
Sydney, Salary $29,000 pa (pro-rata)
This is an ideal arts industry entry level position. Regional Arts NSW is seeking a dynamic person to facilitate the administrative functions of the organisation on a job share basis (three days a week, Monday to Wednesday) including co-ordinating its day to day operations, fielding enquiries, database and document management and general administrative assistance. The position is based in the Sydney Office, Pier 5, Hickson Road, Millers Point. Must be able to start Monday 5 May, 2003. For job description and further details, please contact Jenny Gleeson Tel 02 9247 8577 ext 3 Email jenny@regionalartsnsw.com.au Website www.regionalartsnsw.com.au Applications close T
Closing 22 April

TOURISM PROMOTION OFFICER
Tumbarumba, Salary $859 per week
Tumbarumba Shire Council is offering a 3-year contract position at the new Visitor Centre, incorporating the Wool and Craft Centre and the Museum is close to completion. Council seeks an enthusiastic and experienced person to drive the on-going development and promotion of tourism. www.artshub.com.au/view/jobs.asp?id=18206
Closing 2 May

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Grants, Fellowships + Residencies

YOUTH COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS INITIATIVE
The Foundation for Young Australians in partnership with the Enterprise and Career Education Foundation (ECEF) are offering between $40,000 and $80,000 to five groups of young people to become youth-led grant-making groups in their community :- identifying and addressing key issues for young people and allocating funds to projects that will create opportunities or enhance youth participation in the community. A great opportunity for community groups and local governments to work in partnership with young people to make a positive difference in their communities. Contact The  Foundation for Young Australians Tel 03 9670 5436 Email fya@youngaustralians.org Website www.youngaustralians.org.
Closing 2 May

STA TRAVEL TRUST
Believing that travel has the power to change the world, the STA Travel Trust was developed to assist individuals and community groups to explore the world and make their big ideas come to life. The only criteria is that you have a big idea that is compatible with the STA Travel philosophy of developing peace, tolerance and understanding through travel, learning and experience. Assistance is offered in cash or with airfares to an average value of $5,000. The total pool is $3,000,000. Contact the Sponsorship Coordinator, STA Travel Trust, Tel 03 9495 6691 Website www.statravel.com.au
Closing 21 May

NORTHERN RIVERS WRITERS' CENTRE RESIDENTIAL MENTORSHIP
A one-off residential mentorship for four emerging writers aged 18 years and over, who are resident in the Northern Rivers region and working in the area of fiction, including young adult, popular or genre, or narrative non fiction. The mentorship includes a 5 day and 4 night stay at the Byron Bay Beach Resort with writer Marele Day, providing an opportunity for four new writers to gain a critical response their draft manuscript. Contact Northern Rivers Writers' Centre Tel 02 6685 5115 Website www.nrwc.org.au
Closing 26 May

MYER FOUNDATION GRANTS - SOCIAL JUSTICE
Supporting processes, events and activities that resolve problems, address issues and make a positive measurable difference to society. The Foundation will provide support to social justice initiatives that explore how and why people are disadvantaged; assist disadvantaged people to have an effective voice on matters that affect them; provide mechanisms that redress inequities and the infringement of rights; explore ways young people can make an impact on the problems of school refusal, homelessness, self-harm, addiction and suicide; foster reconciliation with Aboriginal Australians to achieve a united Australia that respects their land, values their cultural heritage, and provides justice and equity for all. Assistance is also available for organisations providing services to people with temporary protection and bridging visas, and those who advocate for better
conditions and just outcomes for them. Contact The Myer Foundation Tel 02 9207 3040 Email enquiries@myerfoundation.org.au Website www.myerfoundation.org.au
Closing 24 June

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Competitions, Awards + Prizes

POETRY INSTITUTE COMPETITION
Put your style of poetry on the map. The Poetry Institute of Australia is conducting a free poetry competition, total prize money $10,000. Contact Tel 07 3821 2206 Email poetry@dodo.com.au
Closing 30 April

RECONCILIATION SONGWRITING COMPETITION
The NSW Reconciliation Council is running a songwriting competition To be judged by Jimmy Little during Reconciliation Week. The competition is open to students in Years 9, 10 and 11, for a song in any style including hip hop, rap, rock, folk or pop. Cash prizes for first, second and third. Entries must contain lyrics. A musical version can accompany the written entry. Entries may be from individual, group or class and will be published on the NSWRC website www.nswrecon.com Tel 02 9290 8719
Closing 30 April

SPIRIT OF BUNDJALUNG ART AWARD
National Parks and Wildlife Service, Northern Rivers Region invites artists to submit an artwork that represents a part of their culture or story for this acquisitive award. First prize $1,250. Categories include open Aboriginal award, youth award and reconciliation award for artworks by Aboriginal and non-indigenous artists working in collaboration. Entries will be exhibited at Waywood gallery 16 to 30 May. Contact NPWS Tel 02 6627 0200
Closing 2 May

BYRON SHORT STORY WRITING COMPETITION
The Byron Youth Services and Northern Rivers Writers' Centre 2003 Short Story Competition is open to youth living in the Byron Shire and is aimed at providing the opportunity for youth to express themselves through their thoughts on the topic "What's it to you?". Categories include 12 - 16 years and 17 - 24 years. Writing can be fiction or narrative non fiction. Maximum length 1000 words. Contact Byron Youth Services Tel 02 6685 7777 Website www.bys.org.au.
Closing 9 May

AIRPLAY
Radio National's weekly program of Australian dramatic writing and performance Airplay, is commissioning and producing about 40 new half hour radio dramas. Categories include New, Emerging and Experienced. Contact Anna Messariti Tel 02 8333 1347 Website www.abc.net.au/rn/arts/airplay/about.htm.
Closing 9 May and 30 September

WRITE NOW! YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS COMPETITION
The Naked Theatre Company is calling for plays for the Write Now! Young Playwrights Competition for playwrights between the ages of 18 and 30. Three winners will receive Readings at The Old Fitzroy Hotel in association with Tamarama Rock Surfers; critique dinner with playwright David Williamson; professional script development and production at The Old Fitzroy Hotel, Woolloomooloo. Website www.nakedtheatrecompany.com.au/write_now.htm
Closing 31 May

YOUNG PEOPLE IN FOCUS ART COMPETITION + EXHIBITION
Conducted by the Gulgong Arts Council for young people 15 to 25 years, the competition is open to painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, cartooning, computer art, spray art and tattoos. Prizes include Encouragement and People's Choice Awards plus other categories. The exhibition will be held 6-9 June at the Gulgong Memorial Hall. Entry forms available from Mudgee and Gulgong Library or Tel 02 6374 2711 or 02 6373 4623.
Closing 1 June

28TH NATIONAL YOUTH CONCERTO COMPETITION
Queensland Youth Orchestra invites applications for the National Youth Concerto Competition, encouraging the development of exceptional young Australian string players. Offering three finalists the opportunity to perform their chosen concerto in a public concert with the Queensland Youth Symphony. First prize $2,000, other finalists $500 each. Entrants must be 17 years and under. Contact QYO Tel 07 3257 3028 Website www.qyoc.org.au
Closing 7 July

2003 WALKOM MANNING ART PRIZE
Walkom Manning Art Prize is an acquisitive prize of $5,000 for a work that will become part of the Greater Taree City Council art collection. This year's theme is Aqua Vitae: Water of Life. An additional $5,000 in prize money will be divided between five winners in the categories of painting; sculpture; works on paper; photography; and local artist Selected works will be exhibited from October 3 to 15 in the Taree High School Auditorium and the Manning Regional Art Gallery. Contact Manning Regional Art Gallery Tel 02 6592 5455 Email mrag@tpgi.com.au.
Closing 29 August

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Opportunities

LIST YOUR EVENT IN ARTREACH THIS JUNE
The June edition of ArtReach, the Regional Arts NSW quarterly magazine, will include comprehensive What's On listings for June, July and August. And the best thing is listings are free! Simply send us your event details, including dates, title of event (exhibition, workshop, performance etc), a brief description (very brief!), location and contact details by 9 May 2003 and we'll put it in (space permitting). Send to Jennifer Gleeson, Administrative Coordinator, Tel 02 9247 8577 ext 3 Email jenny@regionalartsnsw.com.au.

SUPPORT GIGS AVAILABLE FOR NORTH COAST BANDS
Nathan Hale from Bootleg Management, in Queensland, has a number of artists touring New South Wales from overseas and Queensland in the next few months - such as Loren and Paul Green. He is looking for local support bands, particularly from the NSW North Coast, and has a secondary interest in building a regional network for ongoing tours. Contact Nathan Hale P.O. Box 119, Paddington, Qld 4064 Tel 076 3217 5028 Email nathan@bootlegmanagement.com.

HISTORY WEEK 2003
13 - 21 September
Presented annually by the History Council of New South Wales, History Week is promoted extensively across the state and provides an opportunity for organisations large and small to show the vitality of history in their region. The theme this year is "Minding the Past". The History Council strives to incorporate as many events with an emphasis on history as possible, from a broad spectrum of organisations and groups across regional NSW. The website is currently under construction. Contact Roslyn Burge, History Council of NSW Tel 02 9385.1070 Email office@historycouncilnsw.org.au
Closing 23 May

LINDEN CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS - CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Linden, St Kilda Centre for Contemporary Arts, is calling for submissions from artists, curators or organisations for new, innovative exhibitions or events to be held in its five indoor exhibition spaces and/or grounds as part of its 2004 program. Tel 03 9209 6794 Website www.lindenarts.org.
Closing 1 August

FREEWHEELS THEATRE - CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Freewheels Theatre is calling for submissions from young and emerging writers for its national project, No Country At All, which aims to explore the contemporary Australian experience through young people's responses to concepts such as nationhood, identity, home and landscape. Genre and length open. Contact Clare Irvine, Project Coordinator Email clareirvine@hotmail.com Website www.freewheels.org.au/nocountry.

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Seminars, Workshops, Training + Events

30TH NATIONAL ANNUAL PLAYWRIGHTS' CONFERENCE
20 April - 3 May Australian National University, Canberra
Featuring a who's who of Australian theatre, the Conference includes workshops, presentations, masterclasses and a Residency Program. Two themes underpin the 2003 Conference: Australia's rapidly changing position in the world and the reassertion of theatre as a powerful tool for communication across cultures. Contact Tel 02 9555 9377 Website www.anpc.org.au.

SAMAG INDIGENOUS PROTOCOLS SEMINAR
28 April, 6.00pm Sydney
After much community consultation a range of new Indigenous Protocols has been developed. They are invaluable not only for Indigenous artists, but for everyone who wants to work within the Indigenous arts industry. At this latest in the Sydney Arts Management Advisory Group (SAMAG) seminars, speakers will discuss how the protocols came about, why they are needed and how they can be achieved, in practice, to benefit all participants in the process. Speakers include Cathy Craigie (Australia Council), Jose Borghino (Australian Society of Authors), Pauline Clague (ABC TV's Message Stick) and Delia Browne (former Executive Director, Arts Law Centre). Contact Emily Carney, SAMAG Coordinator Tel 02 8250 5722 Email info@samag.org Website www.samag.org.

PEOPLE PLACE PARTNERSHIP 2- STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE
29 - 30 April, Sydney
People Place Partnerships 2 seeks to encourage a dialogue between the community,
business and public sectors to build communities with economic, environmental and social sustainability. Themes of the conference include: Building and sustaining capacity in communities; The scope of social enterprise to resource community goals; Working in and with multi-sector / multi-agency partnerships and alliances; Place management and community renewal in practice; Community leadership and participation; Planning and delivering for environmental, economic and socially sustainable processes and outcomes; and Extending the role of business in building communities. Contact Michael August Tel 02 9228 3783 Email michael.august@premiers.nsw.gov.au

MAKING DINOSAURS DANCE: CIVIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP, JOINED-UP SOLUTIONS, SOCIAL RENEWAL
22-23 May, Canberra
Civic entrepreneurship is about making government structures work as if people mattered. It is the using of resources in new ways, in partnership with diverse participants, for the achievement of real outcomes. It is the finding of new relationships with consumers, residents, families, businesses, schools, and communities in which the strategic capacity of government is used creatively, flexibly, and responsively. Contact Vern Hughes, Social Entrepreneurs Network Tel 03 9326 4481 Email vern@sen.org.au Website www.sen.org.au/events/1038888790_24434.html

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Resources

SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC SNAPSHOT FOR YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
The Communitybuilders.nsw website provides data in the form of socio-demographic snapshots for each Local Government Area drawn from the 2001 Census data. Website www.communitybuilders.nsw.gov/getting_started/statistics/prof.

RISK MANAGEMENT WEBSITE
New website launched by the Qld Government designed to increase awareness, amongst not-for-profit organisations and small businesses, as to how risk management processes can be applied in their activities. Website www.riskmanagement.qld.gov.au.

LOCAL COUNCIL COPYRIGHT ISSUES
The Australian Copyright Council has produced a publication that canvases the copyright issues faced by local councils, including: photocopying and scanning copyright material (including issues such as FOI and the CAL licence); public art; use of music by council (including music on hold); copyright compliance; and the exploitation and control of a council¹s own copyright material. Cost $38. Order online at www.copyright.org.au and click "Publications" Tel 02 9699 3247.

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Regional Arts NSW is the peak body for the arts and community cultural development in regional and rural New South Wales www.regionalartsnsw.com.au. Regional Arts NSW receives funding from the Regional Arts Fund, a Commonwealth Government initiative supporting the arts in regional and remote Australia and the NSW Ministry for the Arts.

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