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Regional Arts News

NEW FEDERAL MINISTER FOR THE ARTS
Former Attorney-General Daryl Williams has become the new Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts in the recent Cabinet shake-up. Williams' replaces retiring Senator, Richard Alston.

NEW REGIONAL CULTURAL ALLIANCE TO BE LAUNCHED AT ENVIRONMENT SUMMIT
22-26 October, Broken Hill
Australia's Regional Cultural Alliance will be formally launched at the 15th National Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ) conference in Broken Hill later this month. The Alliance is a joint venture of six peak cultural organisations: The Australia Council of National Trusts, Museums Australia, Regional Arts Australia, the Australian Library and Information Association, the Australia Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) and the Federation of Australian Historical Societies. The Regional Cultural Alliance will work to secure regional Australia's future by focussing on its cultural assets. The EIANZ Outback Summit will be focused on the social and cultural environment of Outback Australia and how it can best be sustained. Website www.eianz.org/

NEW REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER FOR THE EASTERN RIVERINA
Lucinda Halbert is the new Regional Arts Development Officer (RADO) for the Eastern Riverina Arts Program (ERAP), based in Wagga Wagga. Lucinda replaces Monica Velins who left recently after seven years service as RADO. Read about Lucinda on the Regional Arts NSW website at www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/news/new_rado_erap_15-10-03.html.

MORE CULTURAL GROUPS IN REGIONAL NSW TO BENEFIT FROM TAX INCENTIVES
An additional 38 cultural organisations will directly benefit from tax incentives after being appointed to the Register of Cultural Organisations (ROCO), it was announced recently by the Minister for the Arts and Sport, Senator Rod Kemp. Inclusion on ROCO makes it possible for cultural organisations to offer donors a tax deduction for donations to a variety of cultural activities. Regional NSW groups new to the register include: the Bellingen Community Arts Council Inc, the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium, the Port Macquarie Hastings Band and Community Cultural Development NSW. ROCO is administered by the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts and operates under subdivision 30-B of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. Website www.dcita.gov.au/roco.

CREATIVE VOLUNTEERING - PLACES STILL AVAILABLE - NEW COURSES IN NEWCASTLE
Creative Volunteering - No Limits! has just won a major national award. Find out why at one (or all) of the six specially developed one-day workshops still available this year. Specially designed for for community-based organisations where volunteers do most of the work, the courses focus on the day to day and practical challenges in hands-on workshops. A unique opportunity to develop new skills to ensure your group's long term success. Now available in its entirety in Newcastle.

To register, call Amy at Regional Arts NSW Tel 02 9247 8577 ext 3 Email admin@regionalartsnsw.com.au or download a form from our website at www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/projects/c-vol/c_vol.html.

BLOSSOMING ART AT 'IN SITE OUT'
2-16 November, Orange
With over 40 expressions of interest now received from regional artists, 'In Site Out,' Orange's inaugural temporary and ephemeral art event/exhibition in the Botanical Gardens, is set to blossom. The event coincides with the Orange Garden and Outdoor Expo, which attracts over 5,000 people to the Gardens. "'In Site Out' is a wonderful opportunity for artists to stretch their artistic boundaries and reach completely new audiences," says Arts OutWest RADO, Hannah Semler, "In addition to curated exhibits there will be an active program of workshops and demonstrations, and anyone who wants to be involved is invited to contact us." Tel 02 6338 4657 Email artsoutwest@csu.edu.au Website www.artsoutwest.org.au.

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Seminars, Workshops, Training + Events

CONFLUENCE 3D X 3D PUBLIC ART FORUM
17 - 18 October, Port Pacific, Port Macquarie
Arts Upper Hunter; Arts Mid North Coast and Arts Outwest in association with Hastings Council have joined forces to present 3d x 3d - The 2003 Confluence Public Art Forum. The two-day forum is aimed at artists, community members, local government councillors and staff and corporate organisations involved in all aspects of public art. This year's program will include inspiring presentations of public art success stories, workshop sessions about how to develop public art initiatives in your community and all aspects of public art commissioning. Contact Richard Holloway, RADO, Arts Mid North Coast Tel 02 66593360 Email arts@midcoast.com.au

UNIQUE INDOJAZZ PERFORMANCE
17 October, 7:30pm, Star Court Theatre Lismore
18 October, 7:30pm Byron Bay Community Centre
Arthur Gracias boasts an amazing Indo Jazz Fusion which has captured the imagination of many different cultures and has led to performances throughout the world. He will be accompanied by Vicky Ramakrishnan tabla. Vicky is a first class honours graduate from the Poona University and is a disciple of Ustad Hanif Mohammed Mirajkar. Arthur Gracias promises to mesmerise you with his technique and rhythms, offering a smooth and spicy melting pot of traditional and contemporary Indian harmonies, rhythms and melodies.

WRITING WORKSHOP: MEMORIES, MEMOIRS & FICTION
18 - 19 October, 10am-5pm, South Coast Writers Centre, Wollongong
Where do writing ideas come from? What does Dracula have in common with Come in Spinner? Why are some books classified as fiction/biography? What's the worst thing that can happen if you publish autobiographical stories? Is there such a thing as writer's block? These questions will be answered in the Memories, Memoirs and Fiction workshop with qualified and experienced teacher Rae Luckie. Cost $150/ $100/ $80. Contact South Coast Writer's Centre Tel/Fax 02 4228 0151 Email scwc@1earth.net

LIEDER YOUTH THEATRE 10TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
18 October, 6pm, Lieder Theatre Foyer, Goulburn
All former and current members as well as enthusiasts and supporters of Goulburn's Lieder Youth Theatre Company are invited to a sausage sizzle celebration to mark 10 amazing years of success for the company. The celebrations will be followed by a performance of the company's current production of Alfred Jarry's UBU. Contact the theatre Tel 02 4821 5066.

ART AND CRAFT BY THE SEA, EDEN WHALE FESTIVAL
18-20 October, Eden
There will be an Art and Craft Festival by the Sea from 18-20 October for the Eden Whale Festival. This will be both an exhibition and sale and will be held at the Fisherman's Club, Imlay Street, Eden. Contact Tel 02 6496 2829.

GRAFTON REGIONAL GALLERY CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS
19 October, 10am-4pm, Grafton Regional Gallery
Acclaimed Australian author Marele Day (Lambs of God) hosts this workshop. Participants will be given the opportunity to have their work published in a catalogue by responding to 4 works from the Stella Bowen exhibition Art, Love and War currently on display at the gallery. Cost $60 including morning tea. Contact Grafton Regional Gallery Tel 02 6642 3177

WORKSHOP AND RECITAL WITH LEADING COMPOSER
19 October, Albury Regional Art Gallery
A television and film soundtrack composer who also founded the Port Fairy Spring Music Festival is the first composer featured at Albury's Murray Conservatorium for this year's 'Classic on Precinct' recitals. Michael Easton, who was born in England and moved to Australia in the early eighties, will workshop some of his featured compositions with Conservatorium staff who will the perform for the public. Easton's film score credits include Split, The Mao Game and Waiting in the Reeds, and his music at the recital will include the Cocktail Suite and a setting of Edward Lear's The Owl and the Pussycat. Free! No bookings required! Contact the Murray Conservatorium Tel 02 6041 4249 or Albury Regional Art Gallery Tel 02 6023 8187.

REGIONAL GALLERIES ASSOCIATION AGM & SEMINAR
20 - 21 October, New England Regional Art Museum, Armidale
The Regional Galleries Association of New South Wales will hold its 21st Annual General Meeting in conjunction with the Regional Galleries Seminar on Planning and Protocols at Armidale. This year's seminar program will look at issues concerning public galleries, such as indigenous protocols, disaster planning, museums versus commercial imperatives, and business/strategic planning. In conjunction with the event, the New England Regional Art Museum will be hosting several exhibitions. Contact the MGF Tel 02 9358 1760 Freecall 1800 114 311 (regional NSW) Website www.mgfnsw.org.au

TWO STEPHEN SEWELL PLAYS TO BE PERFORMED IN ALBURY-WODONGA
21 - 26 October, Gateway Village, Wodonga
January to March 2004, Touring Flying Fruit Circus
Two works by playwright Stephen Sewell will soon be underway simultaneously in Albury-Wodonga. The Secret Death of Salvador Dali takes audiences on a surreal journey through the artist's scandalous life, as told from his deathbed, and Skipping the Stars, produced by the Flying Fruit Fly Circus, tells the life story of a world famous Aboriginal circus performer in the 1930s and '40s, Con Colleano. The Secret Death of Salvador Dali plays 21-26 October at the Butter Factory Theatre, Gateway Village, Wodonga, cost $29/$18. Bookings Tel 02 6021 7433. Skipping on Stars will tour January-March 2004. Contact Flying Fruit Fly Circus Tel 02 6021 7044 Website www.fruitflycircus.com.au

LISMORE REGIONAL GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
Until 25 October, Tues - Fri 10am - 4pm, Sat & Sun 10:30am - 2:30pm
Throughout October the Gallery is exhibiting 5 North Coast Artists - Sculpture curated by Dennis Monks; That's Life - artwork by North Coast Institute of TAFE students, and Confetti - artwork by Southern Cross University students. Contact the Gallery Tel 02 6622 2209 Email artgallery@lismore.nsw.gov.au Website www.lismore.nsw.gov.au/gallery

NEWCASTLE MUSIC WEEK & MAJOR MUSIC EXPO
26 October - 1 November, Wheeler Place Newcastle
Born from the passion for music held by The Hunter Institute Of TAFE Music Industry Students, Newcastle Music Week will be a weeklong festival including theme nights covering genres such as classical, jazz, blues, rock, punk and hip-hop. A Major Music Expo will also take place throughout the week featuring Trade Hall, Seminars and workshops. As part of Expo, music professionals will join the community event and showcase their talents and knowledge. Contact the Music Week Organisers Tel 02 4923 7841 Email newiemusic@hotmail.com Website www.hunter.tafensw.edu.au/newcastlemusicweek

FESTIVALS: FEAST OR FAMINE? A SAMAG SEMINAR
27 October, 6pm - 8pm, Sydney
A festival can be a feast or a famine for festival directors, for producers and for audiences. As a festival director, how do you create a feast of product within the context of a famine of funds? A festival can offer a smorgasbord of options in a short period of time, but does this lead to slim pickings for audiences for the remainder of the year? The panel of industry experts - Jill Keyte (Chair), Sharon Longridge, Jorge Menidis, Marguerite Pepper and Rhoda Roberts - will consider what the festival format offers the arts community, its drawbacks and what makes a great festival. They will cover the dos and don'ts of festival programming, new festival formats and much more. A question and answer session will follow the panel discussion. Cost $5/ $10, Contact Jaclyn Booton, SAMAG Coordinator Tel 02 8250 5722 Email info@samag.org

WICKED SISTERS, A COMIC PLAY BY ALMA DE GROEN
27 October, 8pm, Broken Hill Entertainment Centre
Griffin Theatre Company in association with Riverina Theatre Company present Alma De Groen's darkly comic play. Intrigue and adultery are uncovered when four long-time friends reunite over the death of a husband. Directed by Kate Gaul and starring Valerie Bader, Diane Craig, Lorna Lesley and Barbara Stephens. Tickets $29.90/ $27.90. Book at Broken Hill City Council Box Office Tel 08 8080 2222

NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN MUSEUMS WORKSHOP
31 October, Goulburn Council Chambers
The Museums and Galleries Foundation, in partnership with the Powerhouse Museum and Goulburn City Council, presents a workshop focusing on simple solutions for using internet access, audiovisual presentations, hands-on interactives, low voltage lighting, new graphic production techniques and other applications in small museums. Cost $49/ $32. Contact Andrew Gill, Regional Services Officer, MGF Tel 02 9339 9905 Freecall 1800 114 311 (regional NSW) Info on the website at www.mgfnsw.org.au/resources/Forms/goulburn.pdf

SCRIPTWRITING WORKSHOP
1 November, Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery
In this unique one day workshop award-winning scriptwriter Belinda Chayko will introduce the craft of writing for short films based around screenings of a selection of short films that illustrate various aspects of screenwriting, structure, point of view and tone. Cost $10/$5.For bookings and information contact Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery Tel 08 8088 5491.
Registrations close 31 October

CIRCUS MONOXIDE - RICHMIX 03
3-6 November, IPAC, Wollongong
This unique circus project includes a variety of workshops, evening performance labs and panels with directors and performers from Circus Oz, Rock n' Roll Circus, Circus Monoxide and lots more. RichMix kicks off with a fabulous free public forum with leading circus practitioners, On the Floor: Process, Politics, Philosophy, followed by a jam packed 3-day training program of circus workshops, performance labs and discussion groups in Circus Monoxide's training facility in Bellambi, Wollongong. Contact Alicia Battestini, RichMix 03 Project Director Email info@circusmonoxide.com.au Website www.artmedia.com.au/links.htm

THE SECRET DEATH OF SALVADOR DALI BY STEPHEN SEWELL
6 - 8 November, 8pm, Star Court Theatre Lismore
Directed by Scott Maidment and Sue Rider and starring Julie Eckersley and Trevor Stuart with music performed and composed by Shenzo Gregorio, The Secret Death of Salvador Dali is an enticing cocktail of irreverence, sordid-sexuality and unparalleled scandal. This stunning play by one of Australia's most controversial playwrights, takes you on a surreal journey through the outrageous life and art of one of the world's most notorious artists. Book by 3pm Monday October 13 and pay only $13 - save up to $20! Contact Northern Rivers Ticket Centre Tel 02 6621 5600 Website www.norpa.org.au

GULGONG OPERA SPRING CONCERT SERIES
8 November 7:30pm, Gulgong Opera House
Gulgong Opera House presents a "Last Night of the Proms" style event featuring bass baritone Leslie Andrews and pianist Rhonda Watt. The evening includes Mussorgsky - Pictures at an Exhibition, Night and Day, Swanee, Land of Hope and Glory and Rule Britannia. Tickets $15/$10/$5, supper included, available at door. Contact Rhonda Tel 02 6374 1344.

CINEMA PROJECTION TRAINING IN REGIONAL NSW - NOTE NEW DATES!!
10 - 21 November, Gunnedah Civic Theatre
The New South Wales Film and Television Office in association with Metro Screen is running a 76 hour course for people currently working or volunteering as cinema projectionists in regional NSW. On successful completion of the course, students will have a Certificate III in Cinema Projection as well as the skills, knowledge and attitude required to work as cinema projectionist. The course runs for 2 weeks fulltime. Contact Amelia Carew-Reid at Metro Screen Tel 02 9361 5318 Email amelia@metroscreen.com.au Website www.metroscreen.com.au

SCREENING YOUR FUTURE: BUSINESS SKILLS IN FILM, TV AND NEW MEDIA
14-16 November, Byron Bay Community Centre
The Screen Producer's Association of Australia (SPAA) Fringe Conference 2003 is an intensive and interactive 3 day course of informative and practical know-how sessions aimed at the low-budget and emerging filmmaker. This year the conference will present a stronger focus on the business of producing film, TV or digital broadband. Fringe provides attendees with ample opportunity to network, pitch ideas and gain development assistance from some of the industry's top professionals. Contact SPAA Website www.spaa.org.au/fringe

YAPA RURAL YOUTH ISSUES POLICY FORUM
21 November, Tamworth
The Youth Action and Policy Association (YAPA) is the peak community group working in the interests of young people and youth services in NSW. YAPA is holding a policy forum in Tamworth focusing on rural youth issues. It is a free event for young people and youth workers with lunch and refreshments provided. Travel subsidies are also available for rural YAPA members. To register for the forum contact YAPA Email membership@yapa.org.au Website www.yapa.org.au/TamworthPolicy.pdf

THROUGH THEIR LENS EXHIBITION
To 23 November, Gosford Regional Gallery
Four Central Coast photographers, Sharon Aldrick, Victoria Grant, Erik Gunzel and Julia Morrell, look through their lens at renowned artists whom they have admired. Each photographer presents a body of work in response to such iconic photographers as Diane Arbus, Julia Margaret Cameron, Max Dupain, Bill Henson and Alfred Steiglitz. Their work is displayed alongside internationally recognised photographs loaned from the National Gallery of Australia and the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Contact Gosford Regional Gallery Tel 02 4325 0056.

Taken from ALERT!, the free weekly electronic newsletter from the MGFNSW

ART OF BRADMAN EXHIBITION
Bradman Museum, Bowral, for the duration of the cricket season
An exhibition tracing Sir Donald¹s cricket career through a collection of inspirational artworks. Featuring artwork by renowned Melbourne artist and movie poster designer Brian Clinton the works trace the major cricketing achievements of Don Bradman from his earliest days in Bowral till his triumphant retirement in 1949 as the victorious Test captain of The Invincibles. Contact the Bradman Museum Tel 02 4862 1247

Taken from ALERT!, the free weekly electronic newsletter from the MGFNSW

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Opportunities

ABC RADIO PROJECT FOR REGIONAL SOUND DESIGNERS
Regional sound artists, composers and sound designers are invited to submit proposals to create an Ear Clip for ABC Radio's 'Passing Through' project. ABC Radio will commission 10 short audio works that explore the medium of radio while reflecting on the theme 'passing through', and regional sound artists and composers who live outside the major capital cities are eligible to apply. Contact Sherre DeLys Tel 02 9333 1307 Email delys.sherre@abc.net.au Website www.abc.net.au/classic/listeningroom
Closing 20 October

EVALUATION PROPOSALS SOUGHT FOR ON TRACK LEADERSHIP PROJECT
The Foundation for Young Australians is seeking proposals from experienced evaluators to undertake evaluation of the On Track Leadership Project. On Track is an exciting new project funded by the Australian Government's Department of Family and Community Services. Twenty five organisations have received funding to facilitate a leadership project with groups of young people, culminating with the delivery of a community project. Evaluation of this initiative will include specifically targeting 8 of the communities in depth, with further data being collected form the other 17 communities. Contact Kelly Vincent Tel 03 9670 5436 Email kellyv@youngaustralians.org Website www.youngaustralians.org.au
Closing 24 October

EAST COAST BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL SUBMISSIONS
Artists' submissions due soon for Australia's largest international festival of blues and roots music to be held next Easter at Byron Bay, from 9-12 April. Contact Karin Woods, Festival Co-ordinator Tel 02 6685 8310 Email karin@bluesfest.com.au Website www.bluesfest.com.au
Closing 31 October

BERLINALE TALENT CAMPUS (GERMANY)
Emerging filmmakers from all over the globe are invited to apply to the Berlinale Talent Campus 2004 which will take place from 7 - 12 February 2004. The cream of the international film industry will be on hand to share their knowledge, experience and provide advice on getting geared for success. Young screenwriters, producers, cinematographers, directors, actors, film music composers, sound designers and film editors are eligible. A key part of the application is the submission of a one-minute film. The language of the Campus is English. Contact Berlinale Talent Campus Tel 0011 49 30 2592 0515 Website www.berlinale-talentcampus.de
Closing 7 November

SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTORY - FREE LISTINGS AVAILABLE
The Special Events Directory, a community-based directory of events and special days around NSW and the ACT, is inviting all arts, cultural and community organisations across the state to submit event information now for the 2004 edition. Listings are free and will provide the date, location, contact details and a description of each event. The directory will be published in December 2003, and will include over 2500 special events and activities. Information can be submitted online Contact Special Events Directory Tel 02 9897 5744 Website www.artfiles.com.au/sed.
Closing 7 November

1860s SHEEP STATION SOUGHT FOR TV SERIES
The UK based Wall to Wall Television Co. has made several living history programs based on heritage houses in both the UK and the USA - Pioneer House, Edwardian Country House and the 1940s House. Wall to Wall is now developing a six part one-hour series for ABC TV called Squatter House. The house would need to be available for more than 4 months; location is not restricted however the Hay/Riverina area has been mentioned as a possibility; if the house is not in a good repair conservation work can be carried out at Wall to Wall's expense. If you know of a sheep station that might be suitable contact Dennis McManus, NSW Heritage Office Email Dennis.McManus@heritage.nsw.gov.au

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Employment

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR, REGIONAL ARTS NSW
Salary $29,000
The Administrative Co-ordinator is a pivotal member of the RANSW team facilitating the administrative functions of the organisation and assisting the co-ordination of its day to day operations. The Co-ordinator will field enquiries and refer calls from regional arts and cultural organisations, Regional Arts Development Officers and the general public, update and manage databases, undertake banking and receipting, process in-coming and out-going mail, filing, travel booking, purchasing of office supplies and provide administrative assistance to the Chief Executive Officer and other staff as required. This is an ideal arts industry entry level position for a person with sound administrative abilities and good people skills. Must be available to start Monday 3 November 2003. For a Position Description and Selection Criteria contact Amy Hardingham, Tel 02 9247 8577 ext 3 Email admin@regionalartsnsw.com.au.
Closing 22 October

INDIGENOUS CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - NSW MINISTRY FOR THE ARTS
Salary: $59,382.00 - $65,731.00
Rsponsible for developing policy framework and partnerships between Indigenous artists and communities living in NSW and key government, corporate and community agencies as well as undertaking projects to ensure a thriving and enduring indigenous arts and cultural life in NSW. Selection Criteria include proven experience in working with artists, arts organisations and/or Aboriginal communities at different levels of government and in regional areas, experience in facilitating consultative processes develop and sustain effective partnerships and working with groups with a diverse range of interests and experience in developing and applying policy initiatives including identifying issues, generating options and recommending a course of action. A full information kit can be obtained from Christine Sammers Tel 02 9228 3846 Website www.arts.nsw.gov.au.
Closing 31 October

MUSEUM DIRECTOR, SHEAR OUTBACK, HAY
Shear Outback: The Australian Shearers' Hall of Fame in Hay, NSW seeks an experienced, energetic person with strong leadership and management skills for the position of Museum Director. Comprising a museum, working shearing shed, café and retail outlet, Shear Outback showcases the contribution of shearers to Australia's folklore, culture and economy in a vibrant and interactive way. As one of the major cultural centres and tourism attractions in the Riverina, Shear Outback plays a significant role in the economy and cultural life of Hay and surrounding regions. Contact Dr Martha Sear, Community Curator, Hay, Tel 02 6993 2006 Email haymuseums@bigpond.com Website www.shearoutback.com.au
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Grants, Fellowships + Residencies

AFC SHOOTING TIME-CRITICAL MATERIAL GRANTS
Grants from the Australian Film Commission to support outstanding projects with marketplace potential that need to shoot time-critical material at relatively short notice so that they can then attract third-party production or post-production finance without further AFC support. Maximum funds available per grant: $20,000. Contact the AFC Tel 02 9321 6444 Freecall 1800 226 615 Website www.afc.gov.au
Closing 17 October

AFC DOCUMENTARY GRANTS
Grants from the Australian Film Commission to support the development of outstanding documentary projects. The AFC is seeking to invest in documentary projects which not only exhibit strong original ideas and a skilful grasp of documentary form and storytelling, but also provide professional development opportunities for key team members. Maximum funds available per grant: $15,000. Contact Australian Film Commission Tel 02 9321 6444 Freecall 1800 226 615 Website www.afc.gov.au
Closing 24 October

COMMUNITY BROADCASTING FOUNDATION CBONLINE GRANTS
The CBOnline Content Fund is intended to be ideas-driven from the community broadcasting sector. Funds will be granted on the basis of merit. As a general rule, priority will be given to projects that benefit the community broadcasting sector on a broader level, rather than individual stations; provide content that is not available from another source; and make full use of the features of one or both of the technologies. Maximum funds available per grant: $10,000. Contact Ms Heath Rickard Community Broadcasting Foundation Tel 03 9419 8055 Email hrickard@cbf.com.au Website www.cbf.com.au/content.htm
Closing 24 October

NSW MINISTRY FOR THE ARTS INDIGENOUS ARTS FUND
Designed to be an accessible fund for 'out of annual round' and one-off grants of no more than $5,000 for projects across a range of artforms, grants are generally given to eligible organisations to subsidise the fees of NSW Indigenous artists. Applications for projects relating to any of the art form areas supported through the Ministry's Cultural Grants Program will be considered. Contact The NSW Ministry for the Arts Tel 02 9228 5533 Freecall 1800 358 594 Email ministry@arts.nsw.gov.au Website www.arts.nsw.gov.au
Closing 7 November

NEVILLE BONNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
For Honours in Politics or related subjects at any Australian University. Equivalent in value to Australian Postgraduate Award (currently $18,009) plus HECS. Must be Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply. Contact Karen Holt, ANU, Tel 02 6125 2825 Email cabs.admin@anu.edu.au Website www.anu.edu.au/cabs/scholarships/index.html
Closing 14 November

AUSTRALIA COUNCIL GRANTS - THEATRE (NEW WORK)
Supports one-off projects which result in the creation of new theatre work. There are three types of New Work grant: Creative development; Production; and the Young Artists Initiative. Contact the Theatre Program Coordinator Tel 02 9215 9000 Freecall 1800 226 912 Email theatre@ozco.gov.au Website www.ozco.gov.au
Closing 15 November

AUSTRALIA COUNCIL GRANTS - THEATRE (SKILLS AND ARTS DEVELOPMENT)
Supports activities that provide professional development opportunities to individual theatre workers, or which contribute to the overall development of the artform in Australia. Proposals for professional development may be for any activity whose main aim is to increase your professional skills or experience. Proposals for artform development may be for activities that contribute to the overall development of theatre in Australia. Contact the Theatre Program Coordinator, Tel 02 9215 9000 Freecall 1800 226 912 Email theatre@ozco.gov.au Website www.ozco.gov.au
Closing 15 November

NSW MINISTRY FOR THE ARTS INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM GRANTS
Grants under this Program are intended to create opportunities for NSW artists to gain experience abroad, and to assist in placing New South Wales in an international arts context. Funding subsidises the travel costs associated with international tours or projects, or overseas professional development opportunities such as residencies. The Program does not fund travel costs for attending conferences or undertaking formal courses of study, for example tertiary/postgraduate courses. Contact the NSW Ministry for the Arts Tel 02 9228 5533 Freecall 1800 358 594 Email ministry@arts.nsw.gov.au Website www.arts.nsw.gov.au
Closing 21 November

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Competitions, Awards + Prizes

THE HOLDING REDLICH PITCHING COMPETITION
20 November
The competition is open to anyone who is registered for the three day 2003 SPAA conference to be in Byron Bay from 18-21 November. Five pitches will be chosen for the competition, which will take place during lunch on Thursday 20th. A panel of international and local industry figures will judge the competition. The winner receives airfare for one to the Cannes Film Festival or a TV market in 2004 plus $2000 cash prize spending money and free registration to SPAA 2004 Conference. This year SPAA will introduce the Audience Choice Prize, with delegates who attend the lunch casting their vote for the best pitch. The winner will receive a special prize package donated by various SPAA sponsors. Contact Morgwn Rimel Tel 02 9360 8988 Website www.spaa.org.au/conference
Closing 17 October

BLAKE PRIZE FOR RELIGIOUS ART 2003
A $10,000 non-acquisitive prize for contemporary religious art work. Variety of mediums. Contact the Blake Prize Exhibition, Mail GPO Box 4484, Sydney 2001 Website www.blakeprize.com
Closing 24 October

2003 BOWRAL SCULPTURE PRIZE
The Berrima District Art Society Inc. invites artists to submit entries for the 2003 Bowral Sculpture Prize to be judged by Mr Geoffrey Ireland. All works must be for sale and completed in the last 12 months. First prize $1200. Entires must be accompanied by and entry form and entry fee of $20. Contact the Exhibition Secretary Tel 02 4861 4093
Closing 25 October

SYDNEY MYER PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS
For outstanding achievement in drama, dance, music, mime, opera, circus & puppetry. Awards: Individual $25,000; Indigenous Individual $25,000; Group $35,000; Facilitator's Prize $10,000; Indigenous Facilitator's Prize $10,000. Contact The Myer Foundation Tel 03 9207 3040 Email sandy@myerfoundation.org.au Website www.myerfoundation.org.au
Closing 31 October

NSW PREMIER'S PRIZE FOR LITERARY SCHOLARSHIP
A new biennial NSW Premier's Prize for Literary Scholarship, valued at $15,000, will be included in the NSW Premier's Literary Awards in 2004. The prize acknowledges the importance of the classics in the contemporary world and rewards excellence in literary scholarship. In 2004 the NSW Premier's Literary Awards, with a total prize pool of $157,000, are the most generous and comprehensive literary awards of their kind in Australia. Nominations in all categories are now open. Guidelines available from the NSW Ministry for the Arts Tel 02 9228 4351 Website www.arts.nsw.gov.au
Closing 14 November

THREDBO 'ART WITH ALTITUDE' EXHIBITION - $10,000 COMMISSION
An exhibition of outdoor art to be held in Thredbo from 14-21 February. Artists are invited to submit their plans for an artwork by way of a sketch or slides. From these entries 50 artists will be asked to produce a macquette of their work for display at the exhibition. The exhibition will culminate in the presentation of a $10 000 commission for an artists to reproduce their work in real size for permanent display in Thredbo. Contact Kirsty Arnison, Sales and Marketing Coordinator, Thredbo Alpine Village Tel 02 6549 4108 or download an entry form from the Website at www.thredbo.com.au/thingstodo/whatson/calendarview.asp?newsid=80.
Closing 28 November

NATIONAL YOUTH TOBACCO-FREE DAY 2004 POSTER DESIGN COMPETITION
National Youth Tobacco-free Day (29 March 2004) is inviting all young Australians between 10 and 18 years to submit a design for a poster to promote the day and its theme "Tobacco...wouldn't it be easier to stop before you start?" In addition to the national recognition of your work, the winning entrant will receive a $500 Coles Myer Gift Voucher. Poster Competition Briefs are available from the National Youth Tobacco-free Day 2004 Planning Group Email nytfd04@cancersa.org.au Website www.OxyGen.org.au
Closing 28 November

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Resources

CCDNSW ONLINE EXPANSION
The newly updated CCDNSW website includes some great sections such as the Online Youth Journal which posts a variety of information about arts projects, community development projects, and resources involving young people. There is also an easy and accessible calendar open for anyone to post events to, and if you are an artist or artsworker, an organisation, or a community group that is involved in community development, you are able to profile yourself on the website. CCD NSW is constantly adding new web links to websites and other youth related sites, and you are able to request that your own link be added. Contact Cate Furey Tel 02 9821 2210 ext 6 Email cate@ccdnsw.org Website www.ccdnsw.org.

THE PROGRAM - A NATIONAL YOUTH ARTS AND CULTURE WEBSITE
The Program is an initiative of the Australia Council and a sister site of the noise festival. Brimming with features, news, creative opportunities, reviews, organisational profiles, resources, links, giveaways and an events calendar, the site profiles creative organisations of all shapes and sizes and builds on the connection between young people and the established creative community. Check it out at www.theprogram.net.au

STORY & WRITING FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & SOCIAL ACTION - NEW HANDBOOK
A handbook by Mary Hutchison & QCAN member Annie Bolitho which discusses ways to bring people together from different fields of social action & education around the use of community writing or stories and writing to engage in actions of self-determination and nurture leadership. Download it from the Website www.cpe.uts.edu.au/projects/comm_leadership.html

CULTURE AND RECREATION PORTAL - UPDATED TRAINING COURSE FINDER
The Culture and Recreation Portal has recently updated its Training course finder. It contains over 1700 Australian cultural training courses useful to the cultural sector from over 250 organisations including QCAN. Website www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/training

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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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