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Regional Arts News
Grants, Fellowships + Residencies
Awards + Prizes
Opportunities
Seminars, Workshops, Training + Events
Resources
Employment
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Regional Arts News

NEW RICO FOR MID NORTH COAST
Cheryl Robinson has been appointed as the new Regional Indigenous Cultural Officer for Arts Mid North Coast. She replaces Fay Nelson who departs to take up a position with the Indigenous Unit of the NSW Department for Women. Cheryl has a background in community cultural development and working for local government authorities. She will be relocating the RICO office from Wauchope to Kempsey. Contact Cheryl Robinson Tel 02 6562 1477 Email rico@artsmidnorthcoast.org.

GROUNDSWELL PAPERS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
Proceedings from Groundswell, the 2002 Regional Arts Australia National Conference are going online. Pictures by Trevor O'Connell of Eventpix are available for viewing (and purchase) and many of the papers by keynote speakers, panellists and workshop presenters are now available for download in PDF. A full report, more papers and pictures will be available shortly. Go to www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/groundswell/what_happened.html.

ARTS UPPER HUNTER REGIONAL ARTS BOARD SEEKS COMMUNITY REPS
Are you interested in the cultural life of the Upper Hunter? Do you live in Merriwa, Murrurundi, Muswellbrook or Scone Shire? Arts Upper Hunter is calling for community representatives to join the Upper Hunter Regional Arts Board, which brings together community members and council representatives to enhance the benefits of arts and cultural development in the region.
Community representatives need a commitment to the region's cultural development and a willingness to attend quarterly meetings.
Contact Ruth Neave, RADO, Tel 02 6546 6121 Email artsuh@optusnet.com.au.
Closing 6 December

BUNKER CARTOON GALLERY WINS AWARDS
The Bunker Cartoon Gallery's Bunka in the Bunker - Japan Culture Day 2001 - has been awarded the Australian Sister City Award. Following the success of Japan Culture Day 2001 the Coffs Harbour branch of the Australia Japan Society nominated the day for a National Sister City Award which was judged in Bendigo. The Bunker Cartoon Gallery has also been awarded an Excellence in Tourism Award in the category of heritage and Culture by NSW Tourism.

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Grants, Fellowships + Residencies

2003 HILL END ARTIST IN RESIDENCY PROGRAM
The Hill End Artists in residence program has been successfully run as a collaborative project between Bathurst Regional Gallery, NSW National Parks and Wildlife service and curator Gavin Wilson since 1999. Artists working in all media are invited to apply for the fifth season of residencies at Haefliger's Cottage, Hill End. Contact Bathurst Regional Gallery Tel 02 6331 6066 Website www.hillendart.com.
Closing 6 December

2003 NRMA CRIMESAFE GRANTS PROGRAM
NRMA Insurance is committed to working with local communities on crime prevention projects and on tackling the social factors that underpin involvement in crime. Under the 2003 CrimeSafe Grants Program, non profit, community based organisations can apply for a one-off grant of between $500 - $5,000 for projects that support crime prevention initiatives. Contact the Sponsorship & Community Relations Coordinator, NRMA Insurance CrimeSafe Grants Tel 02 9292 2171
Website www.nrma.com.au/pub/nrma/community/grants/index.shtml.
Closing 17 January 2003

CHURCHILL FELLOWSHIP
The Churchill Trust aims to perpetuate and honour the memory of Sir Winston Churchill by the award of Travelling Fellowships. A Churchill Fellowship is the provision of financial support to enable ordinary Australians from all walks of life to undertake a period of overseas study, or an investigative project, that cannot be readily undertaken in Australia. There are no prescribed qualifications, academic or otherwise, for the award of most Churchill Fellowships. Merit is the primary test, whether based on past achievements or demonstrated ability for future achievement in any walk of life. Benefit to Australia is a significant factor. Applications may not be lodged until on or after 1 January 2003 and they must be lodged by 28 February 2003. If you are unable to download the application form from the web site a copy can be requested from the National Office Tel 02 6247 8333 Freecall 1800 777 231 Email churchilltrust@bigpond.com Website www.churchilltrust.com.au.
Closing 28 February 2003

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Competitions, Awards + Prizes

THE HOUSE OF TOMMORROW COMMISSIONS
In 2003 Experimenta will create a completely interactive House of Tomorrow in the centre of Melbourne. What futuristic interactive household appliances, furniture and accoutrements can you imagine? Filmmakers, animators and artists are called to create 25-second television advertisements for a possible, or perhaps impossible, item that could be found in the 'House of Tomorrow'. Limited budgets of up to $2000 are available for successful proposals. Experimenta is also offering a range of commissions for interactive installations to be displayed in the House of Tomorrow, and will be providing a cash component and in-kind support for the commissioned projects.
Contact Email alex@experimenta.org Website www.experimenta.org.
Closing 29 November

TACTILE ART 2003 - EXHIBITION AND ROYAL BLIND SOCIETY AWARD
A biennial exhibition resulting from an innovative collaboration between Object - Australian Centre for Craft and Design and the Royal Blind Society. Exhibiting artists will be encouraged to focus on the sensorial, utilising form and surface textures to create objects that invite audiences to touch.
Tactile Art 2003 will present the work of 8-10 artists selected as finalists from the applications received. The exhibition aims to involve established and emerging artists (or designers) from around the country. A panel of judges will select the most outstanding work in the exhibition and the artist will receive the $10,000 Royal Blind Society Award. Contact Object Tel 02 9247 9126 Email object@object.com.au
Closing 14 February 2003

THE 2003 COOLAC FESTIVAL OF FUN - THREE COMPETITIONS
The 2003 Coolac Festival of Fund invites entries in three competitions. For entry forms and conditions for al prizes, contact Peter Batey Tel 02 6945 3240 Email mrmin@gundagair.net.
* The 10th Bald Archy Prize ($5,000). The irreverent send-up of the Archibald Prize seeks comic/satiric portraits of well-known Australians in oils, acrylics, watercolour or mixed media. An intrastate tour is planned for 2003.
Closing 17 February 2003
* The inaugural Blackfriars Trust Acquisitive Drawing Award for works on paper to total value of $2,500 (any subject).
Closing 10 February 2003
* The Happy Quilt for quiltmakers, expressing the emotion of happiness. Cot-size covering or wall-hanging. Prize for solo entry and group entry (minimum of 4 in group). Total value of prizes $1,100. Closing 7 February 2003

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Opportunities

INTERPRET YOUR POSTCODE FOR ABC ONLINE
The ABC is calling for digital imagery to publish online at abc.net.au/arts/digital. Your work will also be profiled in a gallery section on the Post website. Your digital artwork (200 x 200 pixels 72dpi, jpeg or gifi) must be based on the theme POST, which can be interpreted as broadly as you wish (but the image must not contain any material that is libellous, defamatory, obscene, abusive or violates any law governing vilification, harassment, copyright and intellectual property, contempt or privacy.) Send you work in by email with the image attached to arts@your.abc.net.au with the words The PostCode Digital Art gallery wall project as the subject heading. Make sure the email includes your contact details, name, age and the title and a description of the artwork. The artwork must be entered by the person who created the original artwork. Entries shall become the property of the ABC and the ABC shall have the right to use and publish the entry on the ABC Arts and Culture gateway, flynet and the Post websites.
Closing 29 November

INTERPLAY - WORLD'S LARGEST FESTIVAL OF YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS
7-20 July 2003
Twenty Young Australian playwrights aged 18 - 25 years will be selected to attend the World Interplay 2003 Festival in Townsville, Queensland, from 7 to 20 July 2003. Applicants need not have professional experience but should have at least been through the process of writing a play, and know the ropes well enough to have a sample script available. Writers attending the festival will take part in workshops and forum discussions, and will receive individual dramaturgical feedback from leading professionals. They will also benefit from play readings and public performances, and experience contact with other young artists from all over the world. Those selected will be required to pay $300 registration but that includes all meals, accommodation, hospitality programs, tuition and administration and local travel for the duration of the festival. Contact Interplay Tel 07 4781 5454 Email interplay@jcu.edu.au Website www.worldinterplay.com.
Closing 28 February 2003

AUSTRALIAN FESTIVAL PLANNER/CALENDAR
The 7th 2003 Australian Festival Guide is an A2 poster which will be out in early December. It contains over 150 festivals and events, including contact details for artists and festival goers, a description of the festival, genres, application deadlines etc. The Guide cost $10 plus postage and can be ordered through the 7th dimension website. Festival and event organisers can also update their details for an ongoing online presence. Content for the published Guide is being finalised now so get in quick! Contact 7th Dimension Music Tel 07 3342 7507 Email email@7thdimension.com.au Website www.7thdimension.com.au (go to festivals).
Closing 1 December

NEW SBS WEBSITE FOR AUSTRALIAN ZINEMAKERS
Original works by Australian zinemakers gets a new-media design treatment in Cornerfold, an SBS website launching in December. Contributors to the first issue include Vanessa Berry, Natasha Cho, Mandy Ord, and Gregory Mackay. Producers are looking for submissions to the two Cornerfold weblogs: 'pixelstories' and 'like it is'. They are after nuggetty little stories (max 500 words) as well as small visual works (but no poetry please). Entries must be on the theme of the first issue: childhood games. Visual works can be comics, photo-essays, Flash animations or Quicktime movies but if you are considering a visual work, email Cornerfold for specifications on file sizes and formats before submitting. Contact Michele Sabto, Cornerfold producer Tel 03 9685 2849
Email michele.sabto@sbs.com.au. Submissions and questions to cornerfold@sbs.com.au. Website www.sbs.com.au/cornerfold.
Closing 31 December

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Seminars, Workshops, Training + Events

DANCING IN THE LANDSCAPES OF HOME: COMMUNITY DANCE FORUM-WORKSHOP
23 November, Lismore City Hall Dance Studio
Get your feet on the ground with a workshop-forum day to expand notions of and explore approaches to creating with communities in our region. Following the inspiring Dance in the Landscapes Forum in Brisbane in August, a group of local dance practitioners together with Northern Rivers Dance Action are offering this opportunity to you. Target participants are dance artists, community/youth workers, local government cultural/community development workers, other artists interested
in knowing more about creating with communities. Cost $25/$20 including lunch, morning & afternoon tea. Contact Emma Newman, Northern Rivers Dance Action Tel 02 6622 3279 Mobile 0411 967 690 Email emma@norpa.org.au.
Book by 20 November

ART COLLECTING FOR LOVE AND MONEY
7-9pm, 29 November, Wollongong City Gallery
Five leading Illawarra art collectors, including David Morgan Williams (Principal DMW Group) will discuss particular favourites from their collections, from an investment perspective. Michael Reid
(art market analyst, author, lecturer and approved art valuer) will discuss strategies for buying art works and developing a collection. Cost $45 including supper. Contact Wollongong City Gallery
Tel 02 4228 7500.
RSVP by 22 November

STREETWISE SPONSORSHIP WORKSHOPS
2-5pm 3 December, Sydney
Smart Marketing Streetwise Workshops is holding low a cost mini-workshop to help non-profit groups to get streetwise about sponsorship. Could a sponsor be the solution to your project cash flow problems? Not sure where to start looking? Don't know how or who to ask? And just how much work for you will having a sponsor entail - will it be worth it? Here's your chance to find out without breaking the bank. For only $33, all delegates will receive a 3-hour crash course in raising and retaining sponsorship, as well as a copy of the newly updated Second Edition of industry classic, The Sponsorship Seeker's Toolkit (retail value $39.95). Workshops can accommodate over 100 but places are strictly limited, so register soon. A brochure and registration form can be found on the Streetwise Workshops' website. Contact Smart Marketing Streetwise Workshops Tel 02 9559 6444
Email admin@smsw.com Website www.smsw.com.

ONLINE STUDY IN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Institute for Regional Development at the University of WA offers a Certificate, a Diploma and Masters programs in Regional Development, with courses covering socio-cultural, environmental and economic issues, relevant to professionals working in the areas of health, education, communication,
transport, industry, environment, planning and policy-making, regional and community development.. The course is conducted fully online and does not require the student to attend the campus. Ideal for people living in rural, regional and remote areas. Contact Fiona McKenzie, Head of Academic Programs, Tel 08 9380 3062 Email fionam@ird.uwa.edu.au Website (including full course info and application form) www.ird.uwa.edu.au.
Closing 6 December

UTS COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The University of Technology Sydney offers a Graduate Certificate in Community Management, a Graduate Diploma in Community Management or a Master of Management in Community Management; all targeted at those managing non-profit organisations. Undertake study that supports you to solve real workplace problems and be assessed on real life projects completed in your
workplace. Credit can be sought for previous relevant training and experience. The courses are delivered in flexible mode with a combination of distance and on-campus work. Contact Jenny Tomkins or Sandra Chia, UTS School of Management - Community Management Program Tel 02 9514 5435 Email Sandra.chia@uts.edu.au Website www.uts.edu.au/div/publications/bus/index.html.
Closing 31 January 2003

ANPC PLAYWRITING COURSE BY CORRESPONDENCE
Commences 17 February 2003
The Australian National Playwrights' Centre is delighted to offer its members a first: a playwriting course by correspondence, taught by Timothy Daly. Based on the successful long-running courses in Sydney, this unique tape-and-individual-feedback course has been designed to assist writers outside the Sydney metropolitan area. Participants receive a fortnightly series of audio tapes, detailed notes and writing exercises personally read and responded to by Timothy. Feedback sessions may be arranged by post or email. Registration: $350 (10% discount to ANPC members). Places, which are filling fast, are limited to 20. Contact Darren Mattock Tel 02 9555 9377 Email info@anpc.org.au.

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Resources

HOW TO WRITE A GRANT APPLICATION
Thinking of seeking a grant for a special project … or for the operation of whole new service?
Below are some useful resources about writing grant applications compiled by the wonderful people at Our Community.com:

NSW Community Builders
The NSW Community Builders web site has a section with resources about writing funding submissions Website www.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/finding_funds/submissions/.

Regional Funding Grants Register (SA)
The Regional Funding and Grants Register web site is an initiative of the Local Government Association of South Australia Research and Development Scheme, the Business Centre, the Office of Regional Development and the South Australian Council of Social Services. In addition to information about current grants, the site contains a section on how to prepare a grant application.
Website www.grants.ord.sa.gov.au/grant_prepare.html.

CommunityWise Western Australia
The CommunityWise web site contains a Guide to Submission Writing prepared by the WA Department of Local Government and Regional Development. The information includes points on writing funding submissions and also submissions that are advocating about an issue.
Website www.communitywise.wa.gov.au/tools/submission.htm.

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Employment

SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER, COMMUNITY CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT, OZCO
$63,270-$68,329pa
The Senior Program Officer will lead a multi-disciplinary work team, develop and implement strategic initiative projects, plus research and prepare material to assist the Board in its decision making. The successful applicant will have demonstrated a sound understanding of community cultural development principles and practices, and have significant experience in arts and cultural services. Experience in analysing financial reports, forecasting and managing within budget parameters, preparing and monitoring client performance agreements and developing evaluation strategies is essential. This position requires superior interpersonal, leadership and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to engage and gain the cooperation and confidence of internal and external stakeholders. The selection criteria must be addressed when applying for this position. Contact Tim Growden, Manager, Human Resources - Operations, Australia Council for the Arts Tel 02 9215 9000.
Closing 27 November

MARKETING AND HEALTH EDUCATION OFFICER, AUSTRALIAN CHOREOGRAPHIC CENTRE
$26,000 - $33,000pa
The Australian Choreographic Centre, Canberra, is seeking an energetic, multi-skilled, flexible, professional and self-motivated person to develop, manage and perform a challenging range of tasks.
Ideally someone with a dance background and skills or experience in marketing and/or health promotions, but may be adapted to the skill base of the successful applicant. The position requires an ability to utilise opportunities for education in its broadest sense, which includes health promotions and marketing. The position is full time and will require significant evening and weekend work. Applications will need to address the duty statement and selection criteria.
Contact Gary Barnes, General Manager Tel 02 6247 3103 Email jobs@TheChoreographicCentre.org.au Website www.thechoreographiccentre.org.au.
Closing 2 December

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