Welcome to the Regional Arts NSW e-Bulletin for 19 July, 2002 - your specialised all-in-one package of news stories and listings including grants, prizes, opportunities, conferences, workshops, events and new resources for arts and cultural types in regional and rural New South Wales.

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

GOING ABOUT GETTING TO GROUNDSWELL: GOING, GOING … ?
Don't miss out! Regional Arts NSW has secured a grant of $15,000 from the NSW Premier to assist volunteers and artists getting to Groundswell, the 2002 Regional Arts Australia National Conference. The deadline for Earlybird registrations is looming - 31 July. So if you're keen to get to Groundswell in October and require assistance with travel costs, please contact your local Regional Arts Development Officer a.s.a.p. (addresses on the website www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/network/rados-rabs.html). If you are in an unserviced area, check out the Groundswell website for information - www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/groundswell/travaccom.html.
There is also assistance available for regionally based practising professional artists through the Commonwealth Regional Arts Fund Quick Turnaround Grants program. You'll need to fulfil the usual criteria as outlined in the Guidelines www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants/qtg.html. But hurry!

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Grants


INDENT - ONE OFF EVENT GRANTS
The next round of grants for Indent One Off Events is now open to young people all around NSW who wish to develop an idea for an all ages event in their community. If you would like to receive a current information kit including a One Off Event Grant Application Form and Indent Committee Kit, call the office Tel 02 9247 7540 Email inbox@indent.net.au Website www.indent.net.au.
Closing 29 July

LOCAL HISTORY RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION GRANTS
The Royal Australian Historical Society provides grants of up to $5,000 for local history research and publication projects. Applications only from groups which have a formal constitution setting out their objectives and rules. Assistance can be provided for:
* Provision of research material
* Conservation of research material
* Publication from material researched (includes books, indexes of existing material and journals)
* Innovative publications to promote regional historical awareness
* Culturally diverse histories
* Educational programs
* Support for the development of professional services and programs.
For more information Tel 02 9247 8001 Email admin@rahs.org.au Website www.rahs.org.au
Closing July 31

ANPC NEW DRAMATISTS EXCHANGE - NEW YORK
The Australian National Playwrights Centre (ANPC) runs an exchange program with New Dramatists in New York which is supported by the Literature Board of the Australia Council. Each year, an Australian playwright works for three weeks at the home of New Dramatists on 44th Street near Times Square, and a New Dramatists playwright is included in the workshop program at the National Playwrights' Conference in Australia. The Australian playwright is chosen by a competition. Applicants must have had at least one play produced and have a thorough knowledge of Australian drama and theatre. The winner's body of work and their ability to represent the theatre industry will play a significant part in the judging process. The prize includes a return airfare, some spending money, and tickets to performances in New York. For more information contact the ANPC Tel 02 9555 9377 Email info@anpc.org.au Website www.anpc.org.au/exchange.html.
Closing 15 August

PAT CORRIGAN ARTISTS' GRANT
The Pat Corrigan Artists' Grant assists with the costs associated with public presentation of work - things like framing, space hire, opening night costs, catalogue production etc. It doesn't cover art material costs. It is for amounts up to $500 for an individual or $1000 for a group and is available to any professional Australian visual artist. The grant is tied to particular exhibition periods - the August round is for November, December, January. For more information contact the National Association for the Visual Arts Tel 02 9368 1900 Email nava@visualarts.net.au or download forms from www.visualarts.net.au/nava/formsdownload.asp.
Closing 15 August

ASIALINK RESIDENCIES 2003
Asialink is offering Arts Residencies in the categories of Literature, Visual Arts / Craft, Performing Arts and Arts Management. The program provides a grant for travel, living and project expenses, and provides initial contacts with local organisations and the Australian Embassy in each host country. Residencies of up to four months are available in China and Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Details may vary between artform programs. For more information go to www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au.
Closing 6 September

OZCO - WAIKATO ARTISTS' RESIDENCY, NEW ZEALAND
A six week interdisciplinary artists' residency has been established at the Waikato Institute of Technology (www.wintec.ac.nez/mediarts) in Hamilton, NZ and will take place in Jan-Mar 2003. Based on a collaborative model, the residency will involve up to three artists. The outcomes will explore the theme of cultural difference. The artists will ideally work across different art forms, have experience in production techniques and have some experience working creatively in a small group. For more information contact Vicky Clare Tel 02 9215 9110 or 1800 226 912 Toll-free Email v.clare@ozco.gov.au Website www.ozco.gov.au/support/waikato.html.
Closing 20 September

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Competitions + Prizes

GEORGE FAIRFAX PLAY PRIZE
Entries of scripts for a maximum of two actors are invited as submissions into the Castlemaine State Festival 2003 (March 28 -April 6) The George Fairfax Play Prize has been presented at biennially since 1999. A panel of judges (including John Romeril and Hilary McPhee) will select one play to be professionally produced and presented as part of the 2003 Festival. In addition, the playwright will be presented with a cash payment of $2,000. For more information contact Juliet Taylor Tel 03 54 72 3733 Email admin@castlemainefestival.com Website www.castlemainefestival.com.au
Closing 7 August

JACARANDA ACQUISITIVE DRAWING AWARD
Australian artists are invited to submit drawings to compete for this major acquisitive award of $10,000, along with further acquisitions to the value of $5,000. Selected works will tour five regional and metropolitan galleries in 2003. Works will be judged by Edmund Capon, Director, Art Gallery of New South Wales. For more info contact Susie Muddiman, Director, Grafton Regional Gallery Tel 02 66423177 Email mail@graftongallery.nsw.gov.au.
Closing 16 August

NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK SLOGAN AND DESIGN COMPETITION
Are you aged 12 - 25 and feel like getting creative? Got a catch cry for the nation? Want to create THE single largest event on Australia's youth calendar? Well, here's your opportunity... National Youth Week (NYW) is an annual feature on Australia's youth calendar, recognising the contributions and showcase the talents of young Australians. In preparation for NYW 2003 (5 - 13 April) young Australians are invited to submit a slogan and design for selection as THE imagery for this event. The selected design will be the basis for a range of communication products including posters, badges and websites. For more information contact the NYW team Tel 1300 663 500 Email youthweek@facs.gov.au. Website www.youthweek.com/nywdesigncomp/index.htm.
Closing 16 August

BHP WALTZING MATILDA PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION & EXHIBITION
The Outback Regional Art Gallery in Winton, North West Queensland will be presenting The BHP Waltzing Matilda Photographic Exhibition from 16 September to 15 November. Entries for the first prize of $3000 are invited from across Australia. The theme is an image of the outback. Entries must be framed and entrants transported to the Gallery from wherever they are in Australia. For more information contact Rob McQueen Tel 07 46573918.
Closing 17 August

KIAMA ART SOCIETY 24th ANNUAL EXHIBITION
An acquisitive award of $2500. Second and third overall awards of $1000 and $500. Plus prizes of $300 in each of six sections: Traditional, Non-traditional, Water Colour, Illawarra Region, Still Life, and Portrait. For more information contact Norman Gilmour Fax 02 4232 3420 Email kiamaart@bigpond.com Website www.kiama.net/comm/kiamaartsociety.htm.
Closing 30 August

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Conferences

THEATRE CRAFT - ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY THEATRE CONFERENCE 2002
August 10-11, Sydney
A weekend of dynamic seminars and networking for performers and administrators which tapes into the talent available at Sydney's premier arts precinct - the Wharf on Sydney harbour. With keynote speaker Stuart Wagstaff, and talks from representatives of the Bell Shakespeare, Sydney Theatre and Sydney Dance companies. Sessions include Production Management, Theatre Safety, Stage Production, Technical SFX, Shakespeare, Audition Masterclasses, Improvisation plus Expos and Tours and more. Cost: $46/$35. Contact the Association of Community Theatre Tel 1902 260 527 (55c/min) Email dspice@ozemail.com.au Website http://welcome.tl/showline or http://showline.showbizweb.net.au/ACT.HTM.

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Workshops + Training

INDIGENOUS LEADERSHIP FORUM
29 September - 5 October, Sydney
Young Indigenous people are invited to apply to attend the second Indigenous Leaders Forum. Costs will be met by The Foundation for Young Australians. Participants will develop practical leadership skills, learn from current leaders including Aden Ridgeway, Jackie Huggins, Marcia Langton and other significant Australian commentators and work on a plan to directly apply these skills in their workplace or community. For more information Tel 1800 252 316 Toll-free Website www.youngaustralians.org.
Closing 19 July

GRAFTON ARTSFEST 2002
28 September - 3 October, Grafton
Six days of professionally tutored workshops at affordable prices. Choose from performing arts, visual and creative arts, crafts, children's workshops and a heritage coach tour. Supported by concerts and exhibitions. For a detailed brochure contact Tel 02 66431528 Email artsfest@hotmail.com Website www.artsfestgrafton.com.

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Employment

PROJECT OFFICER - YOUTH AFFAIRS
The Moree Place Team seeks a talented, experienced and committed person to undertake this important work in the Moree Plains Shire. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate experience in the designing and implementing of Youth Activity Programs, particularly with Aboriginal Youth, and the ability to promote a positive image of young people in the wider community. The position requires strong liaison with all levels of government and with community organisations. The position is full-time for a period of two years at a salary to be negotiated. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a Working with Children Check. For more information contact Rhonda Lang, Moree Plains Shire Council Tel 02 6757 3218 Email rhonda.lang@mpsc.nsw.gov.au.
Closing 26 July

CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (PART-TIME 22.5HRS/WK) - ALBURY CITY COUNCIL
Salary: $27,625.67 p/a
This recently created position offers an exceptional opportunity to integrate arts and cultural development initiatives into strategic Council plans. Applicants should ensure they address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description which can be obtained from Council's website at www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au or contact Council's Human Resources Service Tel 02 6023 8700 Email hresources@alburycity.nsw.gov.au.
Closing 2 August

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - CIRCUS MONOXIDE
Salary: $45,000 p/a
Circus Monoxide, an Illawarra based, nationally-touring, contemporary performing arts company, seeks a Business Development Officer to take overall responsibility for implementing the company's Strategic Plan. The successful applicant will be the link between the artistic goals and the business outcomes of Circus Monoxide. Key areas of responsibility will include business planning, marketing & sponsorship development, financial management, and personnel development. For a copy of the position description, contact Hall Murray Tel 02 4285 0066 Email circus.monoxide@bigpond.com.
Closing 9 August

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Resources

FUNDRAISING AND GRANT WRITING
Our Community Matters is the newsletter for members of www.ourcommunity.com.au, providing community groups with funding, scholarship and fundraising news and practical advice. Our Community has just published a new book, How To: Find Money Fast - 50 Great Ideas to Raise up to $5,000, which is a great resource for community groups or fundraisers looking for ways to raise money. From celebrity events to membership schemes to special events, Find Money Fast is great for ideas and ways that you can add value and money-making opportunities to your next fundraiser. It also features special Help Sheets to assist with establishing a fundraising strategy and preparing for your special event. Cost: $34.95/$24.95 for members. For more information go to www.ourcommunity.com.au/management/view_help_sheet.do?articleid=220.

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