Welcome to the Regional Arts NSW e-Bulletin for 25 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

REGIONAL ARTS FUND (NSW) CLOSING SOON!
Hurry! Applications for the Regional Arts Fund (NSW) in the categories of Residencies, Mentorships, Partnerships and Two Year Projects are closing soon. Everything you need to apply is online at www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants/grants.html. For any other enquiries, contact Regional Arts NSW Tel 02 9247 8577 Email info@regionalartsnsw.com.au.
Closing 9 August

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News

AUSTRALIA COUNCIL NEW MEDIA ARTS BOARD CLIENT MEETINGS
22, 23 August, Sydney
Staff from the OzCo's New Media Arts Board will conduct client meetings (by appointment) to discuss future projects and answer questions on programs and assessment process for 2002 at the Australia Council, 372 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and artsworkers are encouraged to attend. For more information or to make an appointment, contact Christian Taylor Toll-free 1800 226 912 or Tel 02 9215 9116 Email c.taylor@ozco.gov.au.

MGF PILOT ACCREDITATION SCHEME
The Museums and Galleries Foundation of NSW is conducting a trial pilot accreditation scheme for museums and galleries in NSW in the Hunter region next month. The trial will apply a set of draft minimum standards which have been drawn from a number of standards and accreditation documents developed in Australia and overseas. Your comments on the draft standards - which can be viewed online at www.mgfnsw.org.au/services/services.php (scroll down to the special projects section) - are welcome. Contact Peter Scrivener, Regional Services Director Tel 02 9339-9909 Toll-free 1800 114 311 Email regional3@mgfnsw.org.au.

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Grants + Scholarships

2003 MYER ONE-YEAR INDIGENOUS SCHOLARSHIP - AFTRS
A one-year scholarships will be granted by The Australian Film, Television & Radio School to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person in one of the following specialisations: Television Producing (Non Drama), Directing, Producing, Scriptwriting, Documentary, Digital Media, Television Editing (Non Drama) , Location Sound Recording, Editing, Screen Composition, Sound, Design and or Cimenatography. The scholar will commence at the School late January 2003. The stipend is $16,000 (taxable). Applicants must be able to demonstrate a developed interest in their field. Contact Tel 02 9805 6444 Email sarahourez@bigpond.com Website (including application forms) www.aftrs.edu.au.
Closing 5 September

HAROLD MITCHELL FOUNDATION
The Harold Mitchell Foundation wants to support Australians who have the ideas, will and ability to enhance the health and artistic life of our people. Applications now welcome for projects or activities in the arts or health areas which would benefit the community and otherwise not happen. For more information contact the Harold Mitchell Foundation Tel 03 9672 3001 Website www.haroldmitchellfoundation.com.au.
Closing 1 September

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Awards + Prizes

BROADWAY POETRY PRIZE
Entries are open for the Broadway Poetry Prize, as part of the Australian Poetry Festival to be held in Balmain in September. The winner will receive $5,000 in prize money and the winning work will be published in the quarterly magazine, Five Bells. The competition is open to all citizens and permanent residents of Australia. Each separate entry must total 100 lines or fewer. Entry fee $10/$7. Website http://members.ozemail.com.au/~poetinc/Broadway%20Poetry%20Prize%202002.htm
Closing 1 August

STC / SMH YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS' AWARD
Sydney Theatre Company is seeking entries from playwrights from NSW and the ACT aged 19 years and under. Entry is by submission of a one-act play of not more than 30 minutes' duration. Two first prize winners be awarded a weekend workshop for their scripts, working with a professional director, dramaturg and actors; a staged reading of their play at STC's Wharf venue; a cash prize and ongoing support from the Australian National Playwrights' Centre. For more information Tel 02 9250 1700 Email education@sydneytheatre.com.au.
Closing 2 August

SHELL ECONOMIST ESSAY COMPETITION - US$20,000
The Economist and Shell International invite entries for an essay competition with the topic, "How much freedom should we trade for our security?". Entries must be in English, with an ideal length of 1,500 words (2,000 words max). The winning essay will receive US$20,000 and will appear in the prestigious annual publication from The Economist: The World in 2003. Two silver runners-up will each receive US$10,000 and five bronze award winners will each receive US$5,000. All eight essays will be published on website. For more information and entry forms go to www.shelleconomistprize.com
Closing 15 August

THE NORVILL ART PRIZE
Offering $10,000 for an Australian landscape painting in any style. The prize pool has been boosted by the Macquarie Generation People's Choice Award, valued at $5,000. Contact the Murrurundi District Arts Council Tel 02 6546 6620.
Closing 23 August

THE 2002 PORTIA GEACH MEMORIAL AWARD
An award to the entry of highest artistic merit for the best portraits painted from life of some man or women distinguished in the Arts, Letters or the Sciences by any female artist resident in Australia, executed during the past 12 months. Entry fee: $35.00. Exhibition at the S.H. Ervin Gallery September 19 to October 27 + a tour to the National Portrait Gallery in November. For more information contact Linda Ingaldo, Awards Administrator Tel 02 8295 8191 Email linda.ingaldo@permanentgroup.com.au.
Closing 30 August

MARRAWARNGING INDIGENOUS WRITER'S AWARD 2002
Marrawarnging is a Noongah word meaning "hands talking". An initiative of the Centre for Indigenous History and the Arts and the University of Western Australian Press, the award includes $5,000 in prize money to the author of the winning manuscript and publication of the winning work in book form by the University of WA Press. Book length works in English, Aboriginal English and in a bilingual text can be entered in categories including novels, collections of stories or poems, individual and family oral history collections, histories (including regional histories, biographies and works for children). For more information contact Jan Burrows Tel 08 9380 3743 Email Jan.Burrows@uwa.edu.au
Closing 31 August

LLOYD REES MEMORIAL YOUTH ART AWARD 2002
An acquisitive national art prize of $4000 for a painting, drawing or print open to artists aged between 18 and 28. The award is sponsored by Civica, Lane Cove Council and Centrehouse Community Art Centre. Award entry fee: $22. Exhibition dates: September 21-29. Venue: the Cove Room, Lane Cove Council, 48 Longueville Road, Lane Cove. For more information contact Jann French, Centrehouse Community Art Centre Tel 02 9428 4898 Email centrehouse@bigpond.com.
Closing 6 September

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Opportunities

ANAT - NATIONAL INDIGENOUS SCHOOL IN NEW MEDIA ARTS - HURRY!
The Australian Network for Art and Technology invites Indigenous artists to apply for the second National Indigenous School in New Media Arts to be held in Adelaide from September 23 to October 11. Fifteen Indigenous artists from across Australia will receive training in internet and multimedia disciplines, including graphics, web design, video, sound and webcasting. The course will also inform students about exhibiting and promoting new media art and bring them into contact with a network of other artists and support organisations. The cost is $450 per student. Some travel, accommodation and fee subsidies will be available. For more information contact Caroline Farmer Tel 08 8231 9037 Email manager@anat.org.au Website www.anat.org.au.
Closing 31 July

MEDIA MAKERS WANTED TO PRESENT WORKS AT ELECTROFRINGE 2002
electrofringe 2002 will take place October 2-7 in Newcastle as part of the This Is Not Art festival.
As in previous years, there will be a series of presentations, workshops, forums, exhibitions, screenings and performances of work being done in the realms of electronic and digital media.
This year's program will include video, animation, computer games, audiovisual software, culture jamming, net art, vjing, electronic music, multimedia performances, site-specific installations, and anything else that explores our technological landscape from an interesting perspective. We are looking for media makers to present finished works or works in progress. Contact Email electrofringe@octapod.org Website http://electrofringe.org.
Closing 31 July

SYDNEY GAY AND LESBIAN MARDI GRAS 25TH ANNIVERSARY 2003 FESTIVAL
If you want to be part of the 25th Anniversary 2003 Festival, now is the time to contact Mardi Gras. They are interested in hearing from individuals or organisations who wish to stage their own events in all art forms as part of the Festival. For an application form contact Joseph Ashmead Tel 02 9549 2109 Email joseph@mardigras.com.au Website www.mardigras.com.au.
Closing 16 August

ADELAIDE FESTIVAL CENTRE 'OPEN SPACE 2002' PROGRAM
2-7 December, Adelaide
Calling for expressions of interest to showcase new work by both emerging and established practitioners. The centre will provide marketing, technical and venue support for participating performances and visual arts works. Application is open to all, across all artforms, with preference given to proposals that 'display recent new developments'. Performances should not last longer than 20 minutes and visual artists are asked to propose one piece of work only. A technical information sheet must be completed by all applicants. Contact Lucy Guster Tel 08 8216 8749 Email lucy.guster@afct.org.au.
Closing 30 August

ABC RADIO JJJ - HEYWIRE 2002
Are you 16-22 years old and living or working in regional Australia? Do you have a tale to tell? Heywire offer young people from outside the cities the chance to get their story on the radio and ispread the nation.Whip up a non-fiction story about anything that is important to you and your life outside the major cities. Include any ideas you might have for the type of music or other sound effects. In total it must only be around 400 words - or about 3 minutes. The winning entries will be produced by ABC radio boffins and spread around the nation's airwaves on Triple J. Call the Heywire hotline1800 262 646 Website www.abc.net/heywire
Closing 31 August

X-PRESSIONS ANNUAL NEW WORK PROGRAM
Bundaberg Players (Qld) is calling for scripts to be involved in 'X-Pressions', its annual program of new work as part of the 'Players' subscription season. The inclusion of new work is aimed at supporting an emerging writer, as well as attracting and challenging audiences aged 18-45 to attend regional theatre. Scripts with a comic flavour are sought. For more information contact Rod Ainsworth Tel 07 4151 1075.
Closing 30 September

THE SPEAKERS' BUREAU - SCREEN PROFESSIONALS VISITING SCHOOLS
An initiative of the Australian Teachers of Media, in association with Screen Hub (the new screen-based initiative from Dramatic Online), The Speakers' Bureau offers schools, universities, community organisations and commercial enterprise the opportunity to enjoy the talents of many of Australia's leading screen practitioners and technicians by organising for screen professionals to visit schools to talk to students, run workshops, and many other activities. To view a list of the many speakers already available, and make a booking online, or to register as a speaker (if you think you have what it takes) go to www.screenhub.com.au.

THE SYDNEY SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL
Australia's largest season of short plays is looking for scripts of 5-15 minutes' in length, to be staged at Newtown Theatre in January 2003. There is no specific theme, no limit on cast size (apart from realistic creative intention), scripts must not have been previously staged in Sydney and would preferably be of simple set and stage design. Pieces that explore the concept of theatrical space and 'push the envelope' in terms of what theatre can offer will be considered with high regard. Send a hard copy of script submissions to Short & Sweet C/- Newtown Theatre, P.O. Box 462 Newton NSW 2042.

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Employment

CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (PART-TIME) - CITY OF ALBURY
Salary: $27,625.67 p/a
The Community Development Officer supports community cultural organisations, individuals and the broader community, to plan, develop and achieve their cultural objectives. Applicants should have a degree/tertiary qualification, or significant relevant experience in Community Cultural Development, Arts Management or related field. Ensure you address the key selection criteria in the position description. Contact Council's Human Resources Service Tel 02 6023 8700 Email hresources@alburycity.nsw.gov.au Website www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au.
Closing 2 August

REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (RADO) - REGIONAL ARTS VICTORIA
Salary: $30,000 + car
Based in Swan Hill, the new RADO will work as a member of the Creative Communities team with principal responsibility for community cultural development and arts development work in regional Victoria. The Creative Communities program facilitates community cultural development, networks, programs and projects in outer metropolitan, regional and rural Victoria. RADOs provide contact, resources and access to a body of knowledge, skills and processes to assist regional communities to realise their artistic and cultural aspirations. The RADO will also work with RAV central staff on the promotion and delivery of all its programs and projects in the Swan Hill region. This is a new position supported by the Rural City of Swan Hill. For a full job description go to www.rav.net.au. Enquiries to Peter Matthews, Director Tel 03 9644 1800 Email pmatthews@rav.net.au.
Closing 21 August

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Conferences

THE BEST THAT THERE IS FOR I.T. IN REGIONAL AREAS.
26-29 August
Hear, meet and discuss this topic with the best practitioners, opinion setters, researchers, community developers and policy makers from across the globe, from our backyard, from developing countries and from regions in the developed world. This is the only international conference which focusses on the impact of IT on regions. Designed for Community Leaders, IT Managers & Project Leaders, Funders, Policymakers, Researchers, Government Officials and Regional Community Development Groups. For more information contact Professor Stewart Marshall, Dean, Faculty of Informatics and Communication, Central Queensland University Tel 07 4930 6542 Email s.marshall@cqu.edu.au Website http://itira.cqu.edu.au.

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Resources

HOW TO CREATE EFFECTIVE E-MAIL PROMOTIONS
It's dangerously easy but potentially powerful. Hot tips, tricks and strategies for effective e-mail promotion is the topic of a new chapter of 'SAUCE - hot tips for effective arts promotion' online at fuel4arts.com, the Australia Council's online resource for arts marketers. The new chapter, by Judith James, provides a step-by-step guide on how to develop a strategy for effective e-mail promotions and contains tips and tricks, examples, books and links. It also contains handy information about the new Privacy Amendment Act 2000. Check it out at www.fuel4arts.com/sauce.

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