Another action-packed e-Bulletin from Regional Arts NSW - with no less than 47 news stories, grants, prizes and other opportunities for arts and cultural types in regional and rural New South Wales.

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

CREATIVE VOLUNTEERING - DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE MISSING?
The Creative Volunteering workshops are causing a bit of a stir across the state, with people literally raving to us on the phone about them ... and scrambling to enrol for the next one. The courses have been especially designed for regional, community based organisations run by volunteers and are offered in thirteen locations in regional NSW. If you haven't thought of enrolling it seems EVERYONE who's done a course so far would urge you to think again. They're only $25 each (and that includes lunch and a resource book) and there's probably a course not far from you coming up soon (if you haven't already missed it). This is a one time opportunity. Check it out below.

ARTSTART: HAPPENING RIGHT NOW, RIGHT ACROSS REGIONAL NSW
ArtStart is a Youth Arts and Skills Festival that promotes the involvement of young people in the arts. Managed by TAFE NSW Access Division, the program offers a smorgasbord of creative projects and workshops including performance, visual arts, music, writing, publishing, multi-media and events management. ArtStart culminates in a state-wide festival which this year will take place over three weeks from 14 September to 5 October, and include showcase events in regional areas across the state. Right now, In 15 regions throughout NSW, ArtStart coordinators (including many NSW RADOs) are consulting with young people and developing programs that offer creative workshops, small grants for creative activities and regional festival events. To discover what's on in your region, contact the ArtStart State Coordinator Tel 02 9848 8149 Email artstart@tafensw.edu.au Website www.det.nsw.edu.au/artstart.

LONG-SERVING EASTERN RIVERINA RADO RESIGNS - APPLICATIONS NOW SOUGHT
After seven years as RADO for the Eastern Riverina region, Monika Velins has decided it's time for a change. She will be leaving in September to go to Central Australia and pursue her art work ... and motherhood! Moni has achieved a tremendous amount for her region in her time and contributed greatly to the Regional Arts network in New South Wales. She will be missed by us all. Applications are now open for the position of RADO in the Eastern Riverina, closing on 15 August (see below).

ARTS~UPPER HUNTER INC MOVES TO 'THE STUDIO'…
With assistance from the NSW Ministry for the Arts, Arts~Upper Hunter Inc has recently moved to a new office at 206 Kelly Street, Scone (affectionately known as The Studio). The new office and location will allow RADO Ruth Neave to work more effectively across the region. Arts~Upper Hunter thanks Murrurundi District Arts Council for their support for the three years they were based at the Arts Council office at the Murrurundi Station. The new contact details are PO Box 515 Scone NSW 2337 Tel 02 6545 9727 Email artsuh@optusnet.com.au.

AND CCDNSW RELOCATES TO LIVERPOOL
CCDNSW has moved to Suite 8, 54 Moore Street, Liverpool NSW 2170. Their new postal address is PO Box 512, Liverpool, NSW, 1871. The telephone and email details remain the same. Tel 02 9821 2210 Email info@ccdnsw.org.

ACT REGIONAL ARTS FUND GRANTS TO BENEFIT REGIONAL NSW
The Federal Minister for the Arts and Sport, Senator Rod Kemp, announced the latest round of successful grants under the Regional Arts Fund for the ACT on 16 July. A total of $90,000 has been allocated for five projects in the ACT region including several projects which reach into NSW:

• Identification/strengthening of a regional network of ceramic artists through an informational-support needs survey and touring exhibition $22,515
  Canberra Potters' Society will conduct a support needs survey and a ceramic touring exhibition of ceramic artists and potters in the regional areas of the ACT, Goulburn and Bega. .

• Recovery $30,064
  The Australian Choreographic Centre's youth dance project which will bring together young people from the ACT, the NSW South Coast and the Cowra-Young-Dubbo region who are facing hardships and trauma such as drought, bushfires, unemployment and isolation. The project will culminate in a short performance season.

• Regional On-line Writing Workshops $8,228
  The ACT Writers Centre will conduct online writing workshops to regional writers in the areas of Queanbeyan/Bungendore/Braidwood, Goulburn/Yass/Gunning/Crookwell, Cooma/Jindabyne and Batemans Bay/Moruya/Narooma/Bega. The project will involve established writers working with emerging and often isolated regional writers, providing peer support, mentoring, professional development, sharing of knowledge and skills and networking opportunities.

• Yass Riverbank Park Youth Arts Project $21,174
  A community public art project, which involves collaboration between Southern Tablelands Arts Inc., Yass Youth Association, Ngunnawal Aboriginal Corp, Tuggeranong Community Arts and PhotoAccess. The project will be conceptualised by young people under the guidance of professional artists, exploring the idea of building cultural bridges, and will include both indigenous and non-indigenous motifs.

• Youth Artworkers Forum $8,019
  Canberra Youth Theatre will host a gathering of culturally active young people and arts workers with the aim to develop youth arts networks across the ACT and surrounding regions, provide skill sharing and professional development opportunities, and encourage cultural development through the planning of a collaborative youth performance project.

NEW REGIONAL ARTS WALL MAPS *** LIMITED OFFER***
Regional Arts NSW has a limited number of A3 sized wall maps of the NSW regions available on request. The maps show local government areas and main towns in regional New South Wales and include a list of RADO contact details. If you would like a map posted to you email a request including your postal address to admin@regionalartsnsw.com.au.

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Employment

GENERAL MANAGER - FLYING FRUIT FLY CIRCUS
Salary: $48K - $55k pa for a three year contract
The Flying Fruit Fly Circus will be 25 years old in 2005 and is looking for a dynamic individual to lead the administrative team into the next 25. The General Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the company including administration, human resources, facilities, communications, risk management and registrar functions and will share the CEO responsibilities with the Artistic Director, ensuring that the artistic vision is realised within the bounds of the three year Strategic Business Plan. It is expected that the successful candidate will relocate to the Albury Wodonga region and assistance will be offered to facilitate this. For a position description contact Chris Pidd, Chair Flying Fruit Fly Circus Foundation Board, Email chris.pidd@murrayarts.org.au Tel 02 6021 5034.
Closing 4 August

ACCESS ARTS PROJECT WORKER
Part-time, 7 hours per week, at $23.95 to $27.55 p/hr.
Holroyd City Council is looking for a coordinator for the Holroyd City Access Arts Project. The worker will coordinate a two-year program of Community Cultural Development Projects in a diverse range of art forms for people with a mild to moderate disability (intellectual, physical or sensory) living and working in the Holroyd and surrounding areas. The position will also organise a Train-the-Trainer program and Art Skills Attainment training for community members. Essential Requirements include good level of interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; skills in project coordination and management, including planning and implementation; and knowledge of community cultural development principles and processes. For a job description and information pack contact Bart Penson Tel 9840 9777 Council Website www.holroyd.nsw.gov.au.
Closing 8 August

EXECUTIVE OFFICER, EASTERN RIVERINA ARTS PROGRAM (RADO)
Starting salary package incl vehicle: $63,950
The Eastern Riverina Arts Program (ERAP) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead a dynamic community cultural development program for the region. The Executive Officer - Regional Arts Development (or RADO - Regional Arts Development Officer) works closely with the Eastern Riverina Arts Program as an advocate for community cultural development and provides advice and assistance to community, arts and cultural groups and artists in the region. The RADO liaises regularly with Regional Arts NSW, Local Government bodies, local arts councils, funding bodies and the RADOs in other regions. Contact The Eastern Riverina Arts Program Tel 02 6921 6890 Email erap@ozemail.com.au or download the position description from the Regional Arts NSW website here.
Closing 15 August

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Grants, Fellowships + Residencies

REGIONAL QUICK TURNAROUND GRANTS ('QUICKS')
The Quick Turnaround Grants program provides funding of up to $1,000 through the Commonwealth Regional Arts Fund. 'Quicks' provide urgent assistance for local arts and cultural projects which are ineligible for funding under any other funding program, with preference given to projects from smaller and remote communities. The priorities are for applications which will provide professional development opportunities, with the benefits ultimately returned to the community and project development. A total of $25,000 is available under the Quick Turnaround Grants Program with applications for the 2002-2003 year accepted from 1 July 2003. There is no deadline for applications, which may be made as required. Decisions will be advised within 72 hours of receipt. Website www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants.html.
No deadline

YOUNG AND EMERGING ARTISTS SKILLS AND ARTS DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
The Federal Government's Young and Emerging Artists Initiative offers Skills and Arts Development grants between $3,000 and $6,000 for young and emerging arts writers, visual artists, craftspeople, and curators under 30 years of age. The grants are intended for professional development activities such as workshops, conferences, mentorships, web projects and catalogues. Applications will not be accepted from people currently undertaking undergraduate studies. Contact the Australia Council Tel 02 9215 9000 Email mail@ozco.gov.au Website www.ozco.gov.au/vac/skillarts.html
Closing August 1

MARKETING GRANT FOR NSW ARTISTS
This grant scheme has been initiated by NAVA to assist professional visual artists and craftspeople residing in NSW to effectively market their work throughout Australia and overseas. The funds are to directly assist with the costs associated with the development and implementation of a marketing plan, for example the preparation and distribution of a portfolio, conducting market research, building contacts, creating a database, setting up a web site or delivering a publicity campaign. Applications for assistance toward the production of artwork, space rental, freight, insurance or technical assistance will not be considered. The program offers up to $500 for individual applicants and up to $1000 for groups, made possible through the generous sponsorship of the NSW Ministry for the Arts. Contact NAVA Tel 02 9368 1900
Email nava@visualarts.net.au Website www.visualarts.net.au
Closing 15 August

THE AUSTRALIA-CHINA COUNCIL (ACC) RESIDENCY PROGRAM
The ACC aims to broaden and deepen areas of contact and exchange between Australia and China by promoting cultural and academic exchange. The ACC residency program offers accommodation for up to three months in Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai or Taipei (at the Taipei Artist Village) to Australians undertaking a project that would enhance the Australia-China relationship. Projects can be in the field of the arts, scholarship, science, business or any other area that could be demonstrated to enhance this relationship. Contact The Manager, Australia-China Council Secretariat Email auschina.council@dfat.gov.au Tel 02 6261 2806 Wesbite www.dfat.gov.au/acc/
Closing 31 August

ASIALINK ARTS RESIDENCIES IN ASIA
With over 30 residencies on offer in the areas of Visual Arts and Crafts, Performing Arts, Literature and Arts Management, Asialink gives Australians the opportunity to develop their talents by living and working in Asia. Residencies are for three to four months and offer a specified amount of funding and initial contacts. Artists are generally attached to a host institution and are expected to pursue their own work as well as participate in the life of the organisation and community. Residencies are open to all visual and performing artists, writers and arts managers who are Australian citizens, or have permanent residency status in Australia, and who have at least three years experience in their field. Contact Asialink Tel 03 8344 4800 Email arts@asialink.unimelb.edu.au Website www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au
Closing 5 September

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Competitions, Awards + Prizes

POPULAR FICTION COMPETITION
Australian Voices in Print and the NSW Writers' Centre have announced the inaugural Popular Fiction Competition for an unpublished popular fiction manuscript by an unpublished author of any age. The winner of the competition will be represented by literary agent Selwa Anthony, who will assist in bringing the winning manuscript to a publishable standard. Second and third prize winners will receive mentorships and complimentary three-year memberships to the NSW Writers' Centre. Entrants must submit a synopsis that is a maximum of two A4 pages long, as well as the first three chapters of the fiction. The completed manuscript must be no less than 90,000 words and no more than 140,000 words. Applicants must be members of the NSW Writers' Centre. Contact NSW Writer's Centre Tel 02 9555 9757 Email nswwc@nswwriterscentre.org.au
Closing August 1

SHORT STORY COMPETITION 2003
2SER is calling for short stories. If you're a budding writer with a tale to tell, get cracking and get it in. The winning entry of 1000 words or less will be published in the 2SER 'Undertones' Magazine (issue date September 3rd), and earn the author a twelve month membership to the NSW Writers Centre, plus a $200 Voucher from Ariel Booksellers. The author will also have the option of reading her or his story live on air on 2SER's Final Draft (Tuesdays 9am). One runner-up will also receive a prize pack of 10 new books. Contact Final Draft Tel 02 9514 9514 Email finaldraft@2ser.com Website www.2ser.com
Closing 10 August

WOOLLAHRA SMALL SCULPTURE PRIZE
Entries for the 2003 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize are now open. Preliminary judging will take place on Wednesday 27 August and selected finalists will be exhibited in Woollahra Council's Historic Redleaf building from Friday 7 November to Sunday 16 November. Winners of the $10,000 acquisitive Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize, the $2,000 Special Commendation and the $1,000 Viewers Choice prize will be selected from exhibited works. Contact Council's Leisure and Cultural Development Coordinator, Jo Jansyn Tel 02 9391 7135 Email jo.jansyn@woollahra.nsw.gov.au Website www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au.
Closing 15 August

CHALLENGE YA!
Challenge ya! is a national competition organised by the Foundation for Young Australians designed to enable young people to turn their ideas into action. Grants of up to $6,000 are made directly to groups of young people and the process of putting their creative, effective, fun, innovative and inspiring ideas into action must be undertaken directly by young people. Contact the Foundation for Young Australians Tel 03 9670 5436 Email fya@youngaustralians.org Website www.youngaustralians.org
Closing 19 August

YOUTH FOR YOUTH INVESTMENTS
Applications for Youth for Youth Investments grants can be made by any organisation that works with young people aged 12 to 25. Grants will be made for initiatives that enhance youth participation or create opportunities for the development of young people. Grants of up to $30,000 over one year or $40,000 over two years are available. Grants may also be made to individuals aged 12 to 25. The funding decisions will be made by The Foundation's State and Territory Committees, which are largely made up of Youth Grant Makers. A total of $800,000 is available for Youth for Youth Investments in 2003. Tel 1800 252 316 Website www.youngaustralians.org
Closing 19 August

2003 WILLOUGHBY ART PRIZE
The 2003 Willoughby Art Prize is open to all Australian artists with non-acquisitive prizes worth over $14,000. Award categories include 3D Open; 2D Painting and Drawing; 2D works not painted or drawn; Students Award; Artists with Different Abilities; Willoughby Resident Award; Digital Award; People's Choice. The selection panel is Anne Ferran, artist & lecturer in photomedia at Sydney College of the Arts; Therese Kenyon, artist & director of Manly Art Gallery; and Sylvia Ross, Head of School of Art at College of Fine Arts. Contact Willoughby Council Tel 02 9777 1000 Website www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au
Closing 20 August

REELIFE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL FOR YOUTH
Reelife is chance for young people to express their ideas and perspectives on issues important to them, and the call is out for short film submissions from young people 25 years and under. Films must be 10 minutes or less. Ideas can be explored in any style, from comedy to experimental, and rather than focusing on your technical credentials, it's all about your message and your purpose. The Festival Screening and Awards Night will be on 28 September at the Valhalla Cinema in Glebe. Contact Vibrewire Website www.vibewire.net/reelife Email reelife@vibewire.net
Closing 22 August

ADELAIDE FRINGE 2004 POSTER COMPETITION
Adelaide Fringe is prowl for the image that will represent Adelaide Fringe 2004 on posters,
t-shirts, stickers, signs and anything else that stands still long enough to be marked. Designs should be inspired by the Fringe vibe, energy and illumination. The winning design will be used on all the official Adelaide Fringe poster, program, t-shirts, signs, stickers, stationery etc. The prize? A trip for two to Frankfurt. For further information visit Website www.adelaidefringe.com.au
Closing 22 August

CHARACTER OF BELLINGEN ART PRIZE
The inaugural "Character of Bellingen" Art Prize celebrates Bellingen's inspirational lifestyle and environment. There are four major art prizes on offer including The Lynch Prize $5000, Member's Prize $1000, Youth Prize $1000 and Peoples Choice Prize $1000. The Gala Opening will be held on 3 October. Contact Carol Lange Tel 02 6655 1337, Louise Rawson-Harris Tel 02 6655 2533 or Lynn Tizzard Email tizzard@ozemail.com.au
Closing 29 August

AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2004
Each year Australia celebrates the achievement and contribution of eminent Australians through the Australian of the Year Awards, profiling leading citizens who are role models for their communities. The awards will bring together four categories which include Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year (any Australian Citizen between the ages of 16-25 on 26 January 2004 is eligible), Senior Australian of the Year, and Local Hero, in a prestigious year round program culminating in the announcement of the national Award recipients on 25th January 2004. Website www.australianoftheyear.gov.au/
Closing 29 August

HASTINGS SCULPTURE PRIZE AND OUTDOOR EXHIBITION
Sculptors and artists from across the Hastings and beyond are invited to submit proposals for works to be exhibited in AquaSculpture - Sculpture by the Hastings River. This prestigious new sculpture prize and outdoor sculpture exhibition will take place on Port Macquarie's Town Green by the Hastings River foreshore from 19th to 26th October 2003. The major non-acquisitive sculpture prize of $5000, is open to practicing artists throughout NSW and is offered jointly by Settlement Shores Developments Pty Ltd and Mr. David Morton and family. Other exhibition categories and prizes relate to works on specific themes including water conservation and catchment issues. Contact Kim Freeman, AquaSculpture Project Officer Tel 02 6581 8111 Email kimf@hastings.nsw.gov.au
Closing TBC

ADELAIDE FRINGE ARTIST REGISTRATIONS
The Fringe encourages audiences to approach the arts with a feeling of spontaneity and willingness to take a risk. The Fringe generates an atmosphere of excitement and energy that highlights and enhances the events in our open access program. To be a part of the Adelaide Fringe program, artists pay a one off registration fee to the Fringe as well as pay the presentation costs of their performance/season/event/exhibition. Artists can now register online to make their shows, events and exhibitions part of the 2004 Adelaide Fringe Festival. For further information visit website www.adelaidefringe.com.au
Closing 3 October

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Opportunities

IMAGES NEEDED FOR DOUGLAS HECK & BURRELL CALENDAR
Call for Expressions of Interest for the design of a high quality Desk Top Calendar to be distributed to up to 5000 clients and professional colleagues of accounting firm Douglas Heck & Burrell. Each artist will receive a reproduction fee of $275. This year's theme is fusion, encompassing the inherent notions of change, movement, growth, unity and metamorphosis. Artworks should be innovative in their approach to satisfying a component of this conceptional framework. Submissions should contain a maximum of 5 slides, a brief artist statement articulating how your work reflects the theme (50 words or less), and a CV. Expressions of interest should be submitted to Artworkers Alliance Level 1, 381 Brunswick Street Fortitude Valley QLD 4006.
Closing 4 August

COB OVEN WORKSHOP TUTOR NEEDED
Coonabarabran Arts Council are looking for someone to run a weekend cob oven workshop, 1& 2 Nov if possible, during the 2003 Festival of Stars. A cob oven is an outdoor wood-fired oven built of clay mud (cob) or earth-cement mix and usually built on a base so that it's about waist height. Amongst the usual oven cooking, wood fired pizzas are delicious in this type of oven. Any suggestions/possible contacts would be much appreciated. Contact Laura Hartley PO Box 164 Coonabarabran 2357 Tel 02 6842 1168 Email laura50@tpg.com.au
Closing August 11

AUSTRALIAN PERFORMING ARTS MARKET
Promote your work, network and learn more about Australia's performing arts at this live showcase. The program will present a balanced mix of contemporary dance, music, theatre and hybrid arts productions from 23 - 27 February 2004 at the Adelaide Festival Centre. Contact APAM Event Manager Tel 08 8271 1488 Email apadmin@artsprojects.com.au Website www.performingartsmarket.com.au
Closing 22 August

THE LITLINK PROJECT 2003
Applications are now being accepted by Litlink for writers interested in submitting work for consideration for the Litlink professional editing project - LINK. This is a two-stage project. The first stage will develop a manuscript to a professional standard to be presented to an Australian publisher. The manuscript will be a collection of some 30-40 works of poetry, prose and essay by writers from regional NSW. The second stage of the project will be to form a partnership with a publisher and jointly to seek the support of the Australia Council Literature Board for publishing subsidy. The outcome of stage two will be an anthology of the works of new regional writers. The LINK project seeks writers with high standard work and is open to all writers in regional NSW. Contact Justin Byrne 6393 8125 Email justin@wordsoutwest.com.au
Closing 29 August

GONDWANA VOICES AUDITIONS - AUSTRALIA'S NATIONAL CHILDREN'S CHOIR
All boys and girls aged 10-16 are invited to participate in nationwide auditions to be held in October 2003 for Gondwana Voices and Junior Gondwana Choral Camp 2004. Established in 1997 as a project of the Sydney Children's Choir, Gondwana Voices is made up of young singers aged 10-16 from every State and Territory in Australia. This internationally acclaimed children's choir allows the most talented young singers from across Australia an opportunity to develop their musical potential and perform choral music at the highest level. Gondwana Voices will be touring next year to Mexico for America Cantat 4 and to Normandy, France for Polyfollia 2004. Applicants for Junior Gondwana Choral Camp should be aged between 9 and 13 and have unchanged (treble) voices and will participate in the same audition process as Gondwana Voices applicants. Contact Jacquie Email info@gondwanavoices.com.au Tel 02 8250 2160 Website www.gondwanavoices.com.au
Closing 19 September

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Seminars, Workshops, Training + Events

CREATIVE VOLUNTEERING - NO LIMITS *** HAVE YOU CAUGHT THE BUZZ YET? ***
Until 16 December, across New South Wales
Don't let this opportunity pass you by. People are literally raving to us on the phone about these courses and rushing to sign up for the rest! Six specially developed one-day workshops focussing on the day to day and practical challenges for community-based organisations where volunteers do most of the work. A unique opportunity to develop new skills to ensure your group's long term success.

NOTES: Dates in bold indicate new sessions or changes to the Schedule. Upper Hunter workshops will be held in Scone, Merriwa and Murrurundi.

Places are filling fast but it's not too late to register. Call Amy or Jenny at Regional Arts NSW Tel 02 9247 8577 ext 3. For more information, including a registration form, course descriptions and more, go to www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/projects/c-vol/c_vol.html.

TAIKOZ DRUMMING WORKSHOP & PERFORMANCE
31 July, 1 August, Lismore
It's powerful, extremely physical, intense and mesmerising. It's a fusion of East and West. This is Taikoz, and they will perform at the Lismore City Hall Thursday July 31 at 11am and 7pm Friday August 1 at 7pm. The sheer energy of this Australian-based ensemble must be experienced to be believed. They perform traditional and modern works for Japanese wadaiko drumming, a classic example of a Zen artform. TaikOz performs music by Japanese and Australian composers using Japanese taiko (drums) and shakuhachi (bamboo flute). Contact NORPA Dance Action Tel 02 6622 3279 Email emma@norpa.org.au Website www.norpa.org.au

MOSAIC MAGNIFICENCE: WEEKEND TILE MOSAIC WORKSHOP
2 - 3 August, Camden Haven
Learn skills in making beautiful tile mosaics and explore the possibility of working towards a community mosaic project. Thos workshop is supported by Tiles with Style, Port Macquarie. Bookings essential as numbers are limited - expressions of interest are now being taken. Contact Chace Tel 02 6559 6699 Email chace@tsn.cc

TWEED SHIRE CITY FOR THE ARTS 2003-2005 LAUNCH
3 August, Tweed Heads
The launch of the Tweed Shire City of the Arts program is set to be sensational. In the spirit of Carnivale, the Council - in partnership with the NSW Ministry for the Arts and NORPA - will present a fantastic family day featuring outstanding international and local artists. The line-up features TAIKOZ, the region's own Northern Rivers Symphony Orchestra, La Gran Salsa, a red hot Latin American band, and Sama Sama, a five piece Indonesian band. Contact Lesley Buckley Tel 02 6670 2440 Email lesleyb@tweed.nsw.gov.au.

ART AND HUMAN RIGHTS CONFERENCE
7 - 10 August, Canberra
The Art & Human Rights Conference is presented by the Humanities Research Centre in collaboration with the National Institute of the Arts, Drill Hall Gallery and School of Art Gallery at the Australian National University, and the Canberra Contemporary Art Space. The conference brings together scholars from fields as diverse as Law, Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts with artists, NGOs and community groups to focus on issues of human rights, personal ethics and conscience. The conference accompanies the exhibition 'Witness to Silence', in various galleries around Canberra. Contact the Humanities Research Centre Tel 02 6125 2700 Email enquiries.ahr@anu.edu.au Website www.anu.edu.au/hrc

CULTURE SCULPTURE WEEKEND WORKSHOP
16 - 17th August, Camden Head Pilot Station
This weekend sculpture workshop focuses on constructing temporary environmental sculptures and installations using local resources. For workshop inquiries contact Chace Tel 02 6559 6699 Email chace@tsn.cc Website www.camdenheadpilotstation.org.au. For general residency inquiries contact Janet Cohen Hastings Council Tel 02 6581 8568 Email janetc@hastings.nsw.gov.au.

NORTHERN RIVERS HERB FESTIVAL
16 - 17 August, Riverside Park Lismore
A huge event for Lismore focusing on culinary uses of local native herbs. Cooking demonstrations by regional chefs Ward Gunn using Dorrigo Pepper and Petar Illic using Rainforest Spices are sure to be a hit with audiences looking to add some unique flavours to their cooking repertoire. Andrew Fielke, one of Australia's leading native Australian cuisine chefs from South Australia will host the inaugural Lemon Myrtle Recipe Cook-Off and Peter Howard will judge the Lemon Myrtle Recipe Bake-Off competition. Entries now open, with the chance to win $250. Contact Louise Barry Tel 1300 369 795 Email louise@herbfestival.org Website www.herbfestival.org

COMMUNITY CONSULATION AND CULTURAL PLANNING
25-29 August, Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
Queensland Community Arts Network's nationally accredited training courses, 'Devise and Conduct Community Consultation' and 'Develop and Maintain a Community Cultural Plan' will help you build on your skills, develop a body of knowledge about working with communities and their cultures and assist your professional development. Both the units combine to offer self paced and contact training delivery. Students will receive a workbook one month prior to the contact training and will be expected to undertake preliminary research work. The workbook will continue to be used during the five day face to face workshop and as a resource for students' post course assignments. Student projects will be relevant to their local community and once the workbooks are assessed, they will be returned to the students to use as a resource. Contact Audrey Hutchison Tel 07 3254 4922 Email aud@qldcan.org.au Website www.qldcan.org.au

NEXUS - SECONDARY SCHOOLS EXHIBITION
Until 30 August, Lismore
Nexus is a showcase of artwork by year eleven students from the Northern Rivers region. This exciting opportunity for students to exhibit in a professional gallery setting is on display at the Lismore Regional Gallery throughout August. The students have created artwork that focuses on the concept of self-exploration, encompassing varying themes and mediums, such as painting, printmaking, artists book, ceramics and performance art. Contact Darren Jones, Assistant Director Tel 6622 2209.

OUTSIDE IN: ACTIVATING AUDIENCES AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT
12 - 13 September, Wentworth Falls
Outside In is a two day regional museum symposium exploring how reducing barriers to access can extend the horizons of your museum. Presentations and workshops from colleagues across the sector will showcase and discuss effective strategies that draw community support for museums and develop audiences. Focusing on issues of access and working with communities to create an inclusive museum environment that caters for a variety of visitor, user and community needs. Contact Museums and Galleries Foundation of NSW Tel 02 9358 1760 Email mgfnsw@ozemail.com.au Website www.mgfnsw.org.au

WORKSHOPS OUT WEST - CHORAL WORKSHOPS FOR SINGERS IN YEAR 4 - 8
19 to 21 September, Bathurst
Sydney Children's Choir is hosting a 3 day Regional Outreach Program called Workshops Out West for children who love to sing. This wonderful weekend of workshops will culminate in a concert of new Australian choral music written especially for young Australians at The Scot's School, Bathurst on Sunday 21st Septmber at 1.30pm. For only $77.00 each chorister will enjoy 3 Workshops with specialist presenters from Sydney - Luke Robinson (Percussion), Vanessa Iles (Afro-Cuban movement), Matthew Doyle (Aboriginal music/movement) - and participate in the Workshops Out West massed choir. Contact Jacqui Email wow@sydneychildrenschoir.com.au Tel 02 9251 4226
Registrations closing 1 September

UMINA BEACH FOLK FESTIVAL
17 - 19 October, Umina
Come and visit Umina on the Central Coast for a weekend of dance and music activities. Venues for the festival will include Club Umina, Umina Primary School Hall and rooms, undercover outside areas, a marquee and the scout hall, all within a few minutes walk of each other… and right on the beachfront at Umina. For general inquiries contact Frank and Marilyn Russell Tel 02 4341 4060 Website www.geocities.com/troubadourfolkclub/umina Email frussell@fastlink.com.au
Performer applications close mid August.

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Resources

SEAR CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS MAP
The new SEAR (South East Arts Region) Map will provide up to date information on all galleries, museums, public arts, festivals and events that are established currently operating across the five Shires in the Region (Cooma Monara, Eurobodalla, Snowy River, Bega Valley and Bombala). The map will exist in hard copy and online for a FREE trial period of two years. To be listed contact Jen Hunt at SEAR on 02 6499 2286 Email jhunt@sear.org.au. From August 2003.

ENGAGE NOW
An Arts Worker's Guide to Deepening Experience and Strengthening Participation in the Arts. Increasing participation includes engaging new participants, increasing frequency of engagement by current participants and deepening the engagement of and support by current participants. Website www.fuel4arts.com/content/view.asp?id=2171

ARTIST PROFILE PAGES OF THE ATSIA WEBSITE
This is an extensive listing of some of the most dynamic and successful Indigenous artists in Australia today. Writers, actors, visual artists, musicians, dancers and more are profiled here. If there's someone in particular you'd like to see profiled here, then be sure and send the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Board of the Australia Council (for the Arts) an email using the feedback section. Website www.ozco.gov.au/atsia/board/profiles/index.htm

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