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Regional Arts News

MAJOR NEW REGIONAL ARTS FUNDS FOR NSW
The NSW Premier and Minister for the Arts, Bob Carr, has also announced some major new initiatives to make the arts more accessible for people in regional areas of NSW this year including:

• A new $1.9 million program - Arts Access - to give children in remote schools more opportunities to see performances by Australia's leading theatre, music and dance companies. Under the program, children from towns like Bourke, Brewarrina, Ivanhoe, Cobar and Moree will be taken to larger regional centres to see performances by companies including Bell Shakespeare, Bangarra Dance Theatre and the Sydney Symphony orchestra as well as to see touring art exhibitions.
  
  
• $200,000 to support the training of volunteers in the state's network of museums and galleries.
  
  
• A new $1.25m fund to increase the number of projects in regional NSW by the major Sydney-based cultural institutions including:
  • More conserved works to be lent free of charge by the Art Gallery of NSW to regional galleries.
  • More internships for staff and volunteers from regional galleries at the Art Gallery of NSW.
  • Increased assistance to the Historic Houses Trust to implement public access and conservations plans at key heritage properties.

NEW GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT CULTURAL PLANS
In a move that will provide a significant boost for community cultural development in regional, rural and remote New South Wales, the NSW Premier and Minister for the Arts, Bob Carr, yesterday committed annual funding of $50,000 to assist local councils prepare cultural plans for arts development in their communities. The news is warmly welcomed by Regional Arts NSW because it is likely to lead to key arts and cultural elements being dovetailed into local governments' plans of management, and greatly contribute to sustainable cultural development in regional New South Wales.

CCD NSW OFFERS ONLINE DIPLOMA
Community Cultural Development NSW (CCD NSW) is now accepting applications for the world's first accredited diploma course in community cultural development to be offered almost entirely over the Internet. Covering areas such as identifying the needs of a community, marketing and gaining funding for CCD projects, networking with a community and managing CCD projects using artform activities, the course will run from April to November. Said CCD NSW CEO, Scott O'Hara, "Not only can you undertake the work any time of the day or night, any day of the week, but you can do it anywhere. All are welcome to apply so long as they have Internet access and can work or volunteer on an appropriate project." The course is great value for money, providing a fully accredited Diploma for just $1,600, with flexible enrolments over two years available. For more information and an application form contact Suzanne Crowley at CCD NSW Tel 02 9821 2210 Email suzanne@ccdnsw.org Website www.ccdnsw.org
Applications close on 31 March 2003

ARTS NORTH WEST SECURES $388K FOR NEW BIG HART PROJECT
Arts North West has welcomed a significant funding announcement from the NSW Premier which will provide $388,000 for an innovative arts based drugs misuse prevention program in the region. Arts North West will work with the nationally acclaimed BIG hART organisation, Outback Arts, The Community Drug Action Strategy and eleven local communities in the implementation of this 42 week project. Communities involved include Armidale, Tamworth, Narrabri, Inverell, Gunnedah, Moree, Walgett, Nyngan, Cobar, Coonamble and Lismore. [more]

$1M FOR SOUTHERN TABLELANDS ARTS + CULTURAL CENTRE
Regional Arts NSW congratulates Queanbeyan City Council on the recent announcement by the NSW Premier and Minister for the Arts of a grant of $1m towards the Queanbeyan Arts and Cultural Centre. This is one of the largest grants made to a country Council (which are generally not given over $250,000). In other news for the Southern Tablelands, The Lieder Theatre has received $25,000 towards refurbishment including lighting and sound. And the Goulburn and District Arts and Craft Centre has been granted $5,000 towards the fit-out of its exhibition and workshop spaces.

MAJOR REGIONAL ARTIST ON SHOW IN SYDNEY
Last year Bega based photographer Ruth Maddison won a major grant from the Australia Council to create a body of photographic portraits of local youth which she titled 'Now a River Went Out of Eden'. The exhibition is currently on display at Stills Gallery, Paddington, in Sydney until April 17. 'Now a River Went Out of Eden' was the topic of a story in ArtReach in November 2001. To download the story in PDF [90K] click here. Stills Gallery is at www.stillsgallery.com.au

NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK IN 150 COUNCIL AREAS THIS APRIL
With funding from the NSW Government and the support of their local councils, young people aged 12 - 24 are planning and managing events and activities in more than 150 council areas across NSW for Youth Week from 5 to 13 April. Hundreds of forums, exhibitions, concerts, competitions and dance parties across the state will highlight the positive contribution youth make to their communities and address issues that concern them. To find out about activities happening in your region visit the new website - which was designed by two HSC students - at www.youthweek.nsw.gov.au

ABC ARTS ONLINE TO EXPAND REGIONAL COVERAGE
ABC Arts Online is keen to increase its coverage of regional arts and is commissioning writers and digital content makers from regional Australia to write/create arts stories for its website at www.abc.net.au/arts/. Specifically sought are interesting arts stories - particularly regional arts stories - from regionally based writers who are aware of the issues involved in writing for the web. Text content will need to be tight and focused and supported by graphics and, if possible, audio. Digital video and Macromedia flash content will be considered. Examples of previous stories are available here:
www.abc.net.au/arts/signal/stories/s767541.htm
www.abc.net.au/arts/visual/stories/s613012.htm
www.abc.net.au/arts/visual/stories/s603544.htm
www.abc.net.au/arts/design/stories/s697387.htm
www.abc.net.au/arts/signal/stories/s704113.htm

ENTRIES OPEN FOR CALENDAR OF EVENTS AT REGIONAL ARTS AUSTRALIA ONLINE
Regional Arts Australia's new website offers regional artists and organisations the facility to lodge and promote information about events and activities in the RAA national regional arts events calendar. Its simple, just visit the RAA website www.regionalarts.com.au/raa1/develop/events1.asp and follow the prompts to 'Add A New Entry'.

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Grants, Fellowships + Residencies

PARTNERSHIP GRANTS WITH INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
Youth Led Futures is an innovative grants program available to Indigenous young people and their communities. Up to $25,000 in financial and non-financial support is available for each of up to eight communities/organisations. Applicants need to identify and develop a plan to address issues of importance to Indigenous young people. Contact The Foundation of Young Australians Tel 1800 252 316 Website www.youngaustralians.org
Closing 2 April

HAROLD WHITE FELLOWSHIPS
Awarded to established scholars and writers to undertake research in the National Library for periods of three to six months, providing an opportunity to focus on their topic of research and to take advantage of the wealth of the Library's collections which are available in their field. Open to Australia and overseas scholars. Research can be in any discipline or area in which the Library has strong collections. Provided with return airfare to Canberra and assistance with living expenses. Website www.nla.gov.au/collect/fellows.html
Closing 30 April

ABAF 2003 AWARDS
The Australia Business and the Arts Foundation is open again for 2003, with 12 awards, including four new categories: the MPMG adviceBank Award, the Corporate Strategy Award, the Small Business Award and the Encouragement Award honoring partnerships with businesses that have not partnered the arts before. Nominations are also being invited for individual leadership awards. Contact ABaF Tel 03 9616 0300 Email information@abaf.org.au Website www.abaf.org.au
Closing 29 May

HAPPY LITTLE VEGEMITE FOUNDATION
As part of Vegemite's 80th birthday celebrations, Vegemite has established the Happy Little Vegemite Foundation which will provide up to 80 grants, each of $2,000 to not-for-profit organisations who are working in their community to create a healthy, happy, fun and safe future for people under the age of 18. Categories include: Art, education, environment, sport and recreation and safety. For further information and an application kit go to Website www.vegemite.com.au/hlv_how_to_enter.asp
Closing 30 May

FREEDMAN FOUNDATION TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP
For artists aged 30 or under working in the areas of photography, painting, sculpture or drawing. Up to 4 scholarships of $5,000 each are awarded annually for overseas research and study. Contact NAVA Tel 02 9368 1900 Website www.visualarts.net.au
Closing 2 June

NSW FTO YOUNG FILMAKERS FUND
Round 13 of the Film & Television Office Young Filmmakers Fund is now open, supporting new and emerging filmmakers (NSW residents aged 18-35) with grants of up to $30,000 to produce films in any style, format and genre. Contact FTO Tel 02 9264 6400 Website www.fto.nsw.gov.au/fund.asp?id=48
Closing 23 June

COMMUNITY HERTIAGE GRANTS 2003
Community organisations including historical societies, public libraries, Indigenous and ethnic groups are eligible to apply for funding through the Community Heritage Grants scheme of the National Library of Australia. Grants of up to $8,000 available. Contact the Coordinator, Community Heritage Grants Tel 02 62621147 Email chg@nla.gov.au Website www.nla.gov.au/chg/
Closing 28 June

2004 SAMSTAG SCHOLARSHIPS
The Anne & Gordon Samstag International Visual Arts Scholarships offer a tax exempt stipend equivalent to US $28,000 plus return airfares and institutional fees enabling Australian visual artists to study and develop their artistic capacities, skills and talents outside of Australia for twelve months. The scholarships are now open to a studio-based course at an Australian institution of higher education for 2004. Contact Tel 08 8302 0868 Website www.unisa.edu.au/Samstag/
Closing 30 June

LEG-UPS: MGF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE GRANTS
Managed by Museums and Galleries Foundation of NSW and funded by the NSW Ministry for the Arts, 'Leg-ups' are quick response grants for volunteers in volunteer initiated museums in NSW who require financial assistance to attend some form of professional development or skills development activities in NSW :- workshops, conferences, seminars, events, or for travel to another region to and spend structured time with other museum workers to gain new knowledge and experience in an area of museum work. Amounts of $100 to $500 are available. Contact Regional Services staff, MGF Tel 1800 114 311 or 02 9358 1760. Website www.mgfnsw.org.au
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Competitions, Awards + Prizes

NEW SOUTH WALES PREMIER'S HISTORY AWARDS 2003
Established in 1997 to honor distinguished achievement in history by Australians, the awards are conducted in association with the History Council of New South Wales.
Awards offered include:

• Australian History Prize for a major work of Australian history - $15,000
• General History Prize for a work of history on a subject of broad significance - $15,000
• Community and Regional History Prize for a significant contribution to the understanding of Australia's community, institutional or regional history - $15,000
• Young People's History Prize for a book, film or television or radio program, CD-ROM or website which increases the historical understanding of children and young adults - $15,000
• Audio/Visual History Prize for the presentation of history utilizing non-print media - $15,000
• State Records NSW - John and Patricia Ward History Prize for interpretative history works based predominantly on research using original sources - $15,000.

Contact the Program Support, NSW Ministry for the Arts Tel 02 9228 5533 Freecall 180 358 594 Email ministry@arts.nsw.gov.au Website www.arts.nsw.gov.au
Closing 28 March

HENRY LAWSON SOCIETY STUDENT LITERARY AWARDS
Awards for original works on an Australian theme in any style of verse. Poetry Section open only to students in years 3-6, Short Story or yarn section open to students in years 7-10 only. Winning entries will be published in The Land newspaper. Total prize pool of $1,000 plus books. Contact Fiona Goodman Tel 02 6374 1755 Email rjf.goodman@bigpond.com
Closing 28 March

THE CLOCK HOTEL 2003 PUB POSTER COMPETITION
The Clock Hotel is offering artists the opportunity to create a new era in pub posters on the theme of 'contemporary pub culture' encompassing the idea of the pub as a meeting point for friends; a getting-to-know-you setting; a place where you can enjoy the latest cocktail or a fine meal. Total prize money $10,000. Judges include Colin Lanceley, Artist and Chairman of The Advisory Board, National Art School, John MacDonald, Art Critic and Jayne Dyer Artist and Head of Public Programs, National Art School. Exhibition of selected entries held 10 April - 31 May. Contact Robert Tel 0419 995 360
Website www.greenwoodhotel.com/clock/
Closing 29 March

McCLELLAND AWARD (VIC)
McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park announces the new acquisitive award of $100,000 for outdoor sculpture, submissions invited for selection in the forthcoming McClelland Survey of Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition to be shown in the Sculpture Park from 5 October. Contact McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park Tel 03 9789 1671 Email mginfo@mcclellandgallery.com
Closing 31 March

MELBOURNE UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL (VIC) 3-13 JULY
Entries are now open for The Fourth Annual Melbourne Underground Film Festival or MUFF. Features, shorts, documentary, animation, digital and experimental works accepted on the subject of bionic adventures, technorganic synthetic simulations, urban streetcapades, freestyling filmathons, transhumanist forays, blood-sucking salutations, post-hop gratifications, chemical inspirations, virtual DIY emissions, digitally e-sensitized compulsions, anarchic, robotic, rabble rousing video vistas. Contact Website www.muff.au.com Email feedback@muff.au.com
Closing 4 April

2003 NATIONAL WORKS ON PAPER
Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery is calling for entries for the National Works on Paper awards. Prizes include $20,000 Award and Acquisition Fund, Beleura- The Tallis Foundation $4,000 Acquisitive Award and a further acquisition fund up to $16,000. Contact the Gallery Tel 03 5975 4395 Website www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/gallery
Closing 17 April

2003 CLASSICAL MUSIC AWARDS
The Australian Music Centre is calling for nominations to identify the best of last year's new works, performances and achievements in the field of Australian Music. There are ten awards, seven of which will be made as a result of nominations from members: best composition; best performance; best contribution by an organisation; best contribution to the advancement of education in Australian music; best long-term contribution; and best contribution from a regionally-based organisation or individual for activities that took place in 2002. Contact The Australian Music Centre Centre Tel 02 9247 4677 Website www.amcoz.com.au
Closing 20 April

BBC/ BRITISH COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL RADIO PLAYWRITING COMPETITION
Seeking writers new and established, from across the globe to take part in the 8th biennial international competition for new plays written for radio. Categories include Best play by a writer with English as their second language and Best play by a writer with English as their first language including £2,500 sterling prize-money and a trip to London to see their play being recorded for global broadcast. Open to everyone except for UK residents. Website www.britcoun.org/arts/drama/playcomp.htm or www.bbcworldservices.com
Closing 30 April

THE POETRY INSTIUTE OF AUSTRALIA POETRY COMPETITION
The Poetry Institute of Australia is offering the chance to put your style of poetry on the map in a competition worth $10 000 in prizes to poets from Australia. Open to work by poets of any age whose work has been both previously published or unpublished The poem must be original work, no longer than 24 lines in length. Email poetry@dodo.com.au Tel 07 3821 2206
Closing 30 April

THE 28TH SHELL FREMANTLE PRINT AWARDS
Entries now open for this Award for excellence in a print medium sponsored by the Shell Foundation. $5,000 major acquisitive prize and $2,500 non acquisitive prize. Contact Fremantle Arts Centre Te 08 9432 9555 Email hollys@fremantle.wa.gov.au Website www.facs.org.au
Closing 30 May

POPULAR FICTION COMPETITION
A new award from NSW Writers' Centre, open to writers of any age who are members of the Centre, for unpublished popular fiction manuscripts by unpublished authors. The completed manuscript must be no less than 90,000 words and no more than 140,000 words. First Prize: Representation by literary agent Selwa Anthony who will work on the manuscript to bring it to publishable standard. Second Prize: A 20 hour mentorship, Third Prize: A 10 hour mentorship.
Website www.nswwriterscentre.org.au/fictioncomp.html
Closing 30 May

NOISE FESTIVAL 2003
Noise is a national media-based festival designed to profile young creative people and their work. This year Noise has teamed up with media organisations across the country including ABC Radio's Triple J to access space on national radio and TV, in magazines and on the net throughout October 2003. Submissions are open to people aged 25 or under who are Australian citizens or permanent residents. There are 12 categories. Contact Noise for the 2003 guidebook, Email guidebook@noise.net.au Tel 1800 003 552 or 02 9249 6500 Website www.noise.net.au
Check website for closing dates in May/June

2003 NSW GOVERNMENT VOLUNTEER AWARDS
Call for nominations for this year's Awards, recognising people who are making a major contribution to heritage in their community. Contact Victoria Coleman, Heritage Office Tel 02 9849 8595 Website www.heritage.nsw.gov.au
Closing 6 June

HAZELHURST ART AWARD 2003
Promoting excellence and innovation in the field of Art on Paper. Major prize of $10,000. Exhibition to be held 26 July to 24 August. Contact Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Arts Centre Tel 02 9542 8592 Email hazelhurst@ssc.nsw.gov.au
Closing 16 June

BAUHINIA LITERARY AWARDS
The 2003 Bauhinia Literary Awards are calling for short stories and poetry in open, regional and student categories. Winning entries will be announced at the Central Queensland Univeristy Multicultural Fair and CQU Open Day, Sunday, 17 August. Contact Leonie Healey, CQU Tel 07 4923 2516
Email l.healey@cqu.edu.au
Closing 30 June

VARUNA WRITERS' CENTRE FELLOWSHIPS
Varuna Writers' Centre's Retreat Fellowships are open to writers engaged in a major project to work independently at the Centre for three weeks. A bedroom, workroom and all food are provided. Playworks fellows also receive up to nine hours dramaturgical assistance. Open to writers and playwrights at all stages of experience, with a growing number of special and international fellowships available. Contact Varuna Writers' Centre Website www.varuna.com.au
Closing 30 June

HENRY MAYER MEDIA PRIZE
The Henry Mayer Trust is offering the inaugural Henry Mayer Media Prize, to be an annual cash prize of $1,000 fir the most promising Indigenous person of the year working creatively in the field of communications, including print, audio, video, online. Work must be in English or an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander language. Contact The Henry Mayer Trust Tel 02 9977 6726 Email peterbw@bigpond.com.au
Closing 1 July

PLAY NOW/ACT NOW
NSW Health's alcohol awareness short film and video competition is running again offering three cash prizes totalling $17,500. PLAY NOW/ACT NOW is an initiative of the NSW Government's Youth Alcohol Action Plan 2001-2005. Competition is open to all NSW residents between 18 and 25 years. This year's theme is 'Young People, Alcohol + Drugs'. Productions can be of any genre and creative approaches are encouraged. Information Sessions will be run across the state between March and April and are open to all interested parties:

• 6.30pm-7.30pm, Tuesday 25 March, Metro Screen Cnr Oxford St & Oatley Rd, Paddington
• 6.30pm -7.30pm, Tuesday 1 April, Newcastle University [location to be confirmed]
• 6.30pm-7.30pm, Wednesday 2 April, Wollongong University [location to be confirmed]
• 6.30pm-7.30pm, Tuesday 8 April, Charles Sturt University Bathurst [location to be confirmed]
• 5.30pm-6.30pm, Tuesday 15 April, Southern Cross University Lismore, SCU Military Road, East Lismore, Contemporary Music, D Block room D129.

Contact Katrina Beck Tel 02 9361 5318 Website www.playnowactnow.net.au
Closing 25 July

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Opportunities

NSW FTO EXTERNAL READERS
The NSW FTO is looking for experienced people to be considered as external readers to assess projects submitted to the Office for funding. for further information go to www.fto.nsw.gov.au/content.asp?content=3&Id=194

TROPICAL FRUITS SEEKS DJs AND PERFORMERS
Tropical Fruits is a not-for-profit organisation serving the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities of the Northern Rivers Region of NSW. Tropical Fruits organises four events throughout the year, with the main event being the Rainbow Circus Dance Party held on New Years Eve in Lismore. Expressions of interest are sought from DJs and performers wishing to participate. Send a demo CD, a CV, any promotional material and fee scale to Rohan Shearn, Event Coordinator Tropical Fruits Inc. PO Box 771 Lismore NSW 2480 Website www.tropicalfruits.org.au Email rsa_events@bigpond.com
Closing 18 April

VARUNA WRITERS' CENTRE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
Development Forums for Works in Progress and Follow-On Programs allow new and emerging writers to work intensively on their project, with professional support from an experienced writer/mentor. The first part of the program is a structured week-long forum at Varuna, and selected participants can then apply for further support through a follow-on mentorship or supported follow-on residency. Subsides available for airfares for writers from remote states. For further information visit Website www.varuna.com.au
Closing 30 April

LITHGOW IRONFEST APRIL 25 2003
The 4th Lithgow Ironfest offers a unique opportunity to display and sell works with over a hundred up-and-coming and established artists at the State Mining and Railway Museum, Lithgow. Opportunities include being a stall holder, exhibiting within the large out sculpture park or contributions to a special exhibition at the Lithgow Workmans Club. Contact Ironfest Arts Director Tel 02 6353 1638 Email statemine@lisp.com.au

CIRCUS OZ PERFORMERS DATABASE
Circus Oz is currently updating its database of performers and is encouraging anyone who has ever been in touch with them in the past (recent or distant) to send an update of their current position, interests, skills and contact details. Email director@circusoz.com.au

WIZARD BOOKS SEEKS CHILDRENS' STORIES
Publisher seeks submissions of short stories from 600 to 1000 words in lengths suitable for children aged 8 -10 years. Offering upfront advance plus ongoing royalties. Contact Richard or Gail Tel 1800 004 442.

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Seminars, Workshops, Training + Events

SAMAG SEMINAR ON AUSTRALIAN CULTURAL POLICY
31 March, 6pm Australia Council, Surry Hills
Seminar featuring Donald Horne on Australia's Cultural Policy: Where its been, where its at, and where it needs to go. Contact Emily Carney, SAMAG Coordinator Tel 02 8250 5722 Email infor@samag.org

PUBLIC SPEAKING AND MEDIA AWARENESS SEMINAR
10 April, 12.30 pm to 4.30 pm, Coffs Harbour
The Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Nambucca Consumer and Community Health Forum invites community groups with an interest in health to send a representative to a Public Speaking and Media Awareness Seminar presented by local freelance media and public relations consultant Lyn Lelean, whose clients include Prime TV, NBN TV Rural Press and ABC Radio. RSVP essential. Contact Murray Spriggs, Community Liaison Officer, Mid North Coast Area Health Service Tel 02 6588 2915.

URALLA YOUTHFEST
23-26 April, Uralla
Four days of arts workshops in all art forms with professional artists and performers, including circus, acrobalance, painting, sculpture, drumming, dance, drama and multi-arts activities. The Festival concludes on the forth day with professional performances, a street parade, lantern making and lantern ceremony and a gala show with kids and professional performers. Local businesses in Uralla will display story window of popular children's books to accompany this event. Free bus daily from Armidale to Uralla and return. Contact Cathy Welsford Tel 6776 4137 Email cathy.welsford@det.nsw.edu.au

HANDS ON ART DAY FESTIVAL
26 April, 11.00am to 3.00pm, Moruya
Designed to be fun and exciting introduction to the general public to "Hands On" art activities with demonstrations by artists . Includes local potters, painters and performance artists. An action will of newly created works will be held on the day to help the Arts Council and to fund the newly acquired Art Centre. Food available. Contact Lisette Wentholt Tel 02 4478 8361

SIMA JAZZ IMPROVISATION WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG WOMEN
Saturdays in May and June
An week course open to young women musicians (aged 16 - 25) interested in developing their skills as improvisers. Taught by Sandy Evans, who has twenty years professional experience at the forefront of Australian jazz as a saxophonist, composer and teacher. Develop your skills and confidence in jazz and improvised music and increase your awareness of career options in jazz and related areas. The 3 hour workshop sessions will be on Saturdays at The Newtown High School For Performing Arts. Numbers limited, entry is by audition. Course fee $200 Contact Jane March Tel 02 9938 2180 Email march@ozemail.com.au.

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Resources

PARTNERSHIPS WITH BUSINESS - A GUIDE FOR SMALL COMMUNITY GROUPS
Advice and case studies demonstrating how small community groups can form productive longer term relationships with business groups by Barrie Thomas, Mark Glazebrook and John Murphy. Available from the Community Builders NSW Website www.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/events/20030204_412.htm

MONEY FOR VISUAL ARTISTS
The sixth edition of this popular resource is available now from NAVA. Your guide to awards, prizes and grants for visual artists. Cost: $29.70 Contact NAVA Tel 02 9368 1900
Website www.visualarts.net.au

TRAVELLING EXHIBITIONS: A PRACTICAL HANDBOOK FOR METROPOLITAN AND REGIONAL GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS
An excellent resource for touring art and museum exhibitions, detailing with how to get an exhibition up, conservation practices, packing and transporting and installing works of art and museum objects. www.netsvictoria.org/NETS_6_1.html

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