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

REGIONAL ARTS TO CONDUCT GRANT-WRITING WORKSHOPS IN FEBRUARY
Regional Arts NSW will be conducting grant writing workshops for community organisations in the Central Orana, Illawarra/ Shoalhaven and the Far North Coast regions in the first two weeks of February in the lead up to the 2003 Country Arts Support Program (CASP) deadline on 14 March 2003. For more information go to www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/news/grant_workshops_23-1-03.html.

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Grants, Fellowships + Residencies

ATSIC ARTS FUNDING
A small grants program to recognise, promote and present Indigenous arts; to develop arts skills, including management, planning and marketing; to produce works of art for public display. Projects that may be funded include: arts development activities; art work - visual, literature; artifacts production - craftwork; performing arts - contemporary dance, music, theatre; media arts - film/video, broadcasting; and exhibitions. Funding is also available for organising or attending arts related conferences, workshops and seminars (not International). Applications for up to $5,000 will be considered. Contact ATSIC Coffs Harbour office Tel 02 6648 5800 or 1800 079 098
Closing 32 January (Round One)
Closing 30 April (Round Two)

DOCITA CONTEMPORARY MUSIC TOURING PROGRAM
The Contemporary Music Touring Program supports touring opportunities for Australian musicians, and increased audience access to live Australian contemporary music, particularly in rural and regional Australia. Professional members of the Australian music industry, including performers, managers, agents, music networks, and music organisations representing all contemporary music genres are eligible to apply. Contact Nicole Henry, Dept of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts Tel 02 6271 1715 or 1800 819 461 Email music.touring@dcita.gov.au.
Closing 3 February

OZCO LITERATURE BOARD WRITE IN YOUR FACE
A new initiative of the Australia Council's Literature Board open to young writers (aged 16 to 30). Up to $5,000 is available for projects that use language in innovative ways, including articles designed for magazines, e-zines, comics, multimedia, multi-art forms, web sites, live performance and the spoken word. Applications must cover the writing or language aspect of the project, and not equipment or to self-publish your work. Projects must start after 30 May. Applications must address the criteria and include brief biographical info on participants as well as a budget. Contact Jill Jones Tel 02 9215 9052 or toll-free1800 226 912 Email j.jones@ozco.gov.au Website www.ozco.gov.au/literature/face2003.html.
Closing 14 February

METRO SCREEN INDIGENOUS MENTOR SCHEME 2003
Four fully subsidised places are offered for NSW Indigenous people with or without prior film making experience to make a short film. The aim is to encourage new Indigenous film makers to present their ideas and develop their skills and experience in television and video production and to increase their prospects for employment in the film and television industry. Applicants are assessed on their idea, skills and how this opportunity will further their future career goals. Contact Metro Screen 02 9361 5318 Email reception@metroscreen.com.au
Closing 21 February

BUZZ MUSIC GRANTS
A program from the Australia Council's Music Board to support young musicians, sound artists and arts workers. Artists, groups or organisations can apply for up to $2,500 for any type of project that involves music or sound as the principal element. Projects may combine music or sound with other media or artforms, they may be for recordings, mentorships, performances or touring projects. Funding is not available for the purchase of new instruments or audio gear or for the core costs of touring with a community or youth group. Applicants must be aged 26 or younger. Applications must include a budget, samples works and letters of support. Contact Maria Crealey Tel 02 9215 9127 or toll free 1800 226 912, Email m.crealey@ozco.gov.au Website www.ozco.gov.au/music/buzz2003.html
Closing 1 March

OUT THERE, EVERYWHERE 2003 YOUNG & EMERGING CCD RESIDENCIES
The Federal Government's Young and Emerging Artists' initiative for 2003 is run by the Community Cultural Development Board (CCDB) of the Australia Council. Offering a series of international residencies for young leaders in community cultural development practice with organisations that share the philosophies and principles of CCD, the program provides the opportunity to make new connections, develop projects and networks, and share knowledge between the sector in Australia and practitioners, artists, communities and organisations internationally. Applicants need to be 30 years old or younger. Contact Michelle Kotevski Tel 02 9215 9030 or toll-free 1800 226 912 Email m.kotevski@ozco.gov.au.
Closing 10 March

HEPHZIBAH TINTNER FELLOWSHIP 2003 - CONDUCTING & CHOREOGRAPHY
The purpose of this new inaugural Fellowship is to promote specific performing arts by enabling successful applicants to undertake study and/or training in their chosen field. In its first year, the Fellowship is to be directed to the field of conducting and choreography. The successful applicant will receive $40,000 for a 12-month program to be undertaken in 2004. The Fellowship will be awarded for a program of work to be developed, for conductors, with the Sydney Symphony, Opera Australia and possibly the Australian Ballet, and for choreographers, with Sydney Dance Company, The Australian Ballet, and possibly Opera Australia. For further information contact Sydney Dance Company Tel 9221 4811 Email leighs@sydneydance.com.au
Closing March

DIGITAL VISUAL FX SCHEME ROUND 15
Established in 1998 by the NSW Film and Television Office (FTO) to provide on-the-job skills and development opportunities in the digital fx industry. The scheme offers six month traineeships at some of Sydney's leading digital fx companies, with training offered in a wide array of digital fx skills including 3D modeling and animation, compositing, design and fx production. Applicants must demonstrate a high level of visual creativity and an active interest in the field of digital visual effects and imaging. Film and/or television production experience an advantage. Contact the FTO Tel 02 9264 6400 Email dfx@fto.nsw.gov.au
Closing 1 April

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Competitions, Awards + Prizes

2ND COMMONWEALTH FILM FESTIVAL JUNE 2003 - OPEN FOR ENTRIES
A showcase of works by celebrated Commonwealth filmmakers in Gala Screenings, as well as works from emerging artists. This festival is a highly anticipated landmark on the British cultural calendar and one of the largest film festivals in the UK This year's focus is on original and personal films with the potential to entrance a diverse audience. Submissions for feature films, shorts and documentaries made in the Commonwealth are now being accepted. All applications must be accompanied by a preview tape on VHS. The festival will take place 6-15 June 2003 in Manchester, England, as a non-competitive showcase for nearly 300 features, shorts and documentaries from the 72 nations of the Commonwealth. For an entry form visit the website at www.commonwealthfilm.com.
Closing 28 February

2003 SILENT CELLS YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL
A state wide touring program of youth films selected from across NSW. This year there are two categories:
* Emerging - for first time film makers or workshop/school entries: prizes include a 1CCD Camera, equipment hire and entry into recognised film short courses
* Independent - for tertiary students or individuals with greater experience and/or access to resources and funded projects: prizes include a 3CCD camera, equipment hire and entry into recognised film short courses
Other prizes include runners up in both categories and a people's choice award. Contact Kerrie McGrath Tel 02 9594 0078 or 0412 772 259 Email silentcells@silentcells.com.au.
Closing 22 March

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Opportunities

RADII YOUNG WRITERS WEBSITE SEEKS CONTRIBUTIONS
The Radii is an interactive website designed for young writers currently seeking contributions for the third edition of Whirr'd e-zine, to be released in February. Submissions can be of any form of writing, up to 1000 to 1500 in length. For further information Email theradii@mail.com Website www.smartwebdesign.com.au/radii
Closing 1 February

SHOPFRONT COMMUNITY PROJECTS PROGRAM
The Shopfront program links under-resourced community groups to university skills, resources and professional expertise to undertake projects that would not otherwise proceed. Bringing together community organisations with UTS students, academics and relevant experts. Contact Lisa or Paul Tel 02 9514 2900 Website www.shopfront.uts.edu.au
Closing 3 February

ARMIDALE WOMEN'S COMEDY FESTIVAL - AUDITIONS
Thursday 6 February at 5:30pm
Saturday 8 February at 2:00pm
Come and audition for the 2003 Armidale Women's Comedy Festival to be held in Armidale in March. Especially looking for acts for Gala Show and Last Laff shows. The venue for the auditions is the Armidale City Public School. Entrance in Faulkner Street. For further information contact Angie and Cathy Tel 6778 5056

FOLK MUSIC MAGAZINE LISTINGS WANTED
The Autumn Issue of Australia's new national folk magazine, Trad&Now an Australian-wide quarterly magazine featuring news, reviews and events information on traditional and contemporary folk performance art, is due out on March 5th. Listings include events, products, classifieds and gigs promotion. Performance and Event listings are free. Provide your folk gig or event details for March, April, May and June 2003 and they will be included.
Send to David De Santi Email desanti@bigpond.com Fax 02 4257 1787.
Closing 7 February

CCD WORKERS NEEDED - HAWKESBURY
Expressions of interest are sought from CCD workers capable of devising a project which would enable communities in the Hawkesbury local government area to participate in discussions about water use, and empower them to provide long term solutions to problems affecting the quality and quantity of water in the Hawkesbury River. The project would be the subject of grant applications, and would demonstrate the effectiveness of CCD/cultural planning principles in engaging communities and involving them in the decision-making processes of Council. contact Prue Charlton, Arts & Events Co-ordinator, Hawkesbury City Council Tel 02 4560 4434 Email pcharlton@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au.
Closing 14 February

LIST YOUR EVENTS IN ARTREACH
ArtReach, the quarterly magazine produced by Regional Arts NSW seeks event and exhibition listings for the 'What's On' section of the next edition of the magazine to come out in March. Listings are free. Please forward a brief summary including name of event, dates, location for arts and cultural events occurring in regional and rural New South Wales during March, April and May 2003 to Jenny Gleeson, Administration Coordinator Email jenny@regionalartsnsw.com.au Fax 02 9247 7829.
Closing 25 February

SHORT SITED 7 FILM FESTIVAL, WOLLONGONG
Wollongong's Short Sited 7 Film Festival is now calling for entries from Illawarra short filmmakers and around the country. Illawarra residents can enter the Fiction, Non-Fiction or Wollongong Futures categories, and there is a National category for filmmakers from outside the region. In addition there is a new competition for the Illawarra's under 18 filmmakers, Short Sited Evolution. Films must be no longer than 7 minutes, and films chosen to screen in competition will be shown in the Wollongong Botanic Garden on Saturday March 22 2003. Details are in the News page of the Film Illawarra website at www.filmillawarra.org.au or you can e-mail the festival director, David Kemmery Email dkemmery@uow.edu.au.
Closing 5 March

EXPERIMENTA HOUSE OF TOMORROW SUBMISSIONS WANTED
In 2003, Experimenta is creating a major project exploring the fantasies of future domestic life, titled House of Tomorrow. As well as a significant interactive media exhibition designed as a domestic space, the project will include Homepage, an online exhibition, and a number of high-profile screening programs. Experimenta is currently seeking fully developed works in the categories of Interactive Projects, Films, Videos and Animations and Online Projects. Works should present entertaining visions of life in the future house or explore extraordinary possibilities in the ordinary scenarios of suburbia, domesticity, commodity culture, architecture and interior design. Open to Australian and international artists. Contact Alex Taylor Tel 03 9525 5025, Email alex@experimenta.org
Closing 18 April

CORNERFOLD - NEW SBS WEBSITE
Cornerfold is a new SBS initiative featuring new work by Australian comic artists and zinemakers, brought to life by new-media design through a collaborative process. Issue 2 is available currently on line, with the theme 'the lure of stuff', from Op-shop thrills, collectors' dreams to the accumulation of memories in material things. Joining up as a cornerfold member allows you to submit comics and stories online, participate in forum discussions, and create your own member profile. Special offer, free Conerfold poster for first 50 members to participate in the forums. Visit the website at www.sbs.com.au/cornerfold. For further information contact Michele Sabto, Cornerfold producer Tel 03 9685 2849 Email michele.sabto@sbs.com.au.

REGISTER OF CULTURAL ORGANISATIONS
The Register of Cultural Organisations, established in 1991, allows qualifying cultural bodies to offer donors the incentive of a 100% tax deduction. The Register provisions are contained in the Subdivision 30-F of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. Under this arrangement it is possible for cultural groups to seek financial support for a wide range of cultural activities, for example, the creation of new theatrical work, the publication of a literary magazine or the building of an arts centre for the community. For further information contact Department of Communications Information Technology and the Arts Tel 02 6271 1640 Fax 02 6271 1697 Website www.dcita.gov.au/roco.

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Resources

WORKING THE MEDIA: BOTH SIDES OF THE SHOWCASE - TRANSCRIPTS
Museums and Galleries Foundation of NSW in collaboration with the Museum of Sydney presented a seminar entitled 'Working the Media: Both Sides of the Showcase' in August 2002. An edited transcript of the presentations, which provide valuable insights into dealing with the media is available on the fuel4arts.com website at www.fuel4arts.com/content/view.asp?ed=1752.

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Employment

REGIONAL SUPPORT OFFICER - ARTS ON TOUR
$40,000 - $45,000 (pro rata)
Arts On Tour NSW, the state touring agency for the performing arts, is seeking applications for the newly created position of Regional Support Officer. Working as part of the small, friendly and busy Sydney team, the Regional Support Officer's role is to promote, encourage and support the volunteer/community presenters touring circuit in regional NSW. Duties include research and assess regional issues, develop and build relationships with community presenters, and provide advice and professional development opportunities to assist the successful delivery of touring productions. The Regional Support Officer will also assist with the development of viable touring itineraries. The successful applicant will have a warm and friendly manner, excellent communication and networking skills, a passion for regional NSW, and have sound experience/ knowledge of all project management areas for presenting performances. Desirable (but not essential) is the ability to conduct or coordinate professional development workshops, strong computer skills, and an understanding of performance art touring. This position is 4 days per week part time, salary range is $40,000 - $45,000 p.a (pro rata) and regional travel will be required. Contact Arts On Tour Tel 02 9571 6799.
Closing 28 January

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/ADMINISTRATOR - SOUTH WEST ARTS & OUTBACK THEATRE
$33,000 - $36,000
South West Arts Inc and Outback Theatre seek an innovative, enthusiastic and visionary person to lift the Outback Theatre to new heights. An exciting future for Outback Theatre is assured as the organisation continues to explore the role of regional based theatre in the South West of NSW. Outback Theatre is a mobile community-based theatre project operating in the South West region of NSW. The Artistic Director/Administrator is responsible for developing and delivering the youth theatre development program whilst maintaining excellence in practice.
The position requires an impressive track record of theatre experience, including working with young people, project management, and artist liaison. The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills and administrative capacity, energy and dedication, empathy for regional areas and a passion for the arts. The Artistic Director/Administrator will be responsible to and supported by South West Arts Board and the Regional Arts Development Officer. Contact Sally Branson Tel 02 6993 2010 or Kaye Dalton A/Hrs Tel 03 5883 3606 Email info@southwestarts.com.au Website www.southwestarts.com.au.
Closing 3 February

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Seminars, Workshops, Training + Events

OZCO VISUAL ARTS/CRAFT FUNDING PUBLIC BRIEFING
Tamworth
Monday 3 February, 3:00-5:00pm
The Visual Arts/Craft Board of the Australia Council for the Arts will be hosting a briefing about its funding programs for 2003. The briefing is open to everyone and will be especially beneficial to visual arts and craft practitioners interested in applying for funding. Venue Tamworth City Gallery, 2003 Marius Street. Contact Tel 02 9215 9068 or Tamworth City Gallery Tel 02 6755 4459

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