RANSW e-Bulletin 01-03-04

Welcome to our third e-Bulletin for 2004, with no less than 59 news stories, grants, prizes and other opportunities for arts and cultural types in regional and rural NSW.

MAJOR NEW MULTIMEDIA SHOW BY 50 YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE LAUNCHED THIS FRIDAY
5 March, Moree
Special Minister of State, the Hon John Della Bosca, will launch the NSW Drugs Misuse Prevention Strategy in Moree this Friday. The event will feature a new multimedia performance work entitled 'Handle With Care' which was produced by fifty young and 'at risk' people from local communities from over 40 hours of film and 100 recorded songs. The Drugs Misuse Prevention Strategy is funded by the State Government through the Police Minister's Confiscated Proceeds Fund and is delivered in partnership by BIG hART and Arts North West. It employs artists to work with hundreds of disadvantaged young people on arts based projects right across the north of NSW. Following its launch, the project will continue for the next three years. There will be a showcase in Sydney later this year and a regional tour of all participating communities. Contact Kim McConville, BIG hART Tel 02 6752 7515 Mob 0408 230 365 or Jack Ritchie, Arts North West Tel 02 6732 4988 [More].

NATIONAL VIOLIN COMPETITION - SEMI FINALS MOVE TO SYDNEY
8 & 9 March, Sydney (Semi-Finals)
2 April, Kendall (Finals)

JINDABYNE SCULPTURE BY THE LAKE - $13,500 PRIZE POOL + EASTER EXHIBITION
The foreshore of beautiful Lake Jindabyne will be the site for a major outdoor sculpture exhibition this Easter. Opening on 9 April, the 2004 Jindabyne Sculpture By The Lake will see up to 40 artworks installed along the lakside walking trail. Sculpture By The Lake, which is an initiative of the Snowy River Shire, invites entries from around Australia for a prize pool which includes a $10,000 commission, a $2,000 Major Prize and a $1,000 Encouragement Award plus a solo exhibition at Raglan Gallery, Cooma, in 2005. This year, a Youth Award will also be offered for the first time, providing $500 and a training opportunity for an artist under the age of 18. Contact the South East Arts Region's Project Officer, Jo Wright Tel 02 6456 1588 Email jwright@sear.org.au Application forms available from www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/network/se.html
Closing 12 March

In 2003 the company presented a successful sell-out season for an original new work, Struggle, performed by twenty five young people following a residency with two members of Legs On The Wall, Rowan Marchingo and Ingrid Kleining. FLING's 2004 program is based around two guest residencies, the first of which being Tess De Quincey's ten day residential training intensive, Tathra Bodyweather (see below) which will culminate in FLING's first performance season, A Dictionary of Habitats, scheduled for July. [More]

NEW DIRECTOR, ARTS DEVELOPMENT - NSW MINISTRY FOR THE ARTS
Alan Pigott is the new Director of Arts Development at the NSW Ministry for the Arts. Alan comes from the Museum of Contemporary Art where he was General Manager for the past four years. He has also held senior management positions at Rail Access Corporation; Warringah Council and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Alan has also been a senior consultant with the Premier's Department of NSW, working on the Public Sector Reform Agenda, with a particular emphasis on rural policy and the implementation of new models of service provision in regional areas.

Alan is a Graduate of the Queensland University of Technology and holds a Law Degree and a Bachelor of Business with a major in Public Sector Management.

NEW INDIGENOUS CULTURAL OFFICER - NSW MINISTRY FOR THE ARTS
Garry Jones has been appointed as the new Indigenous Cultural Development Officer at the NSW Ministry for the Arts. The aim of the new position is to provide greater policy and strategic capacity in the broad arena of Indigenous arts and cultural development in NSW and to develop partnerships across government and with community.

Garry has an honours degree in Visual Arts from the Canberra School of Art and a BSc (Honours) in Architecture from the UNSW. In 2003 he was awarded a Fullbright Postgraduate Fellowship to research the politics of identity in contemporary Native American visual arts. Garry also has a strong exhibition record with works shown at the Powerhouse Museum, the NSW State Library, Old Parliament House Canberra, the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory and the Casula Powerhouse, and he has curated work at Blacktown Arts Centre and Wollongong City Gallery. In 2000, he won Art of Place, the National Indigenous Art Award, in the Works on Paper category.

NEW PROJECTS AND PUBLICITY OFFICER FOR ORANA ARTS
Arts and culture in the Central Orana will soon be enjoying a higher profile thanks to Orana Arts' newly appointed Projects and Publicity Officer, Kim Goldsmith. Kim will be working to promote the arts both within the region and beyond; to provide media training and advice to community arts organisations; and working closely to assist communities to identify and meet their cultural needs. [More]

SOUTH EAST ARTS REGION EXPANDS OPERATIONS
The South East Arts Region (SEAR) is expanding operations with the recent appointment of Jo Wright as Project Officer, to be based in a new office in the Snowy Monaro. Jo was first involved with SEAR last year as a mentor for the South East Film Festival and has been assisting with the SEAR Map project. [More]

CHARISMA MULTIMEDIA PERFORMANCE
6 March, Bathurst
Composer Martin Wesley-Smith joins internationally renown musicians Ros Dunlop and Julia Ryder to present a multimedia concert with images, text and sound. The concert includes powerful photographs by artists such as George Gittoes integrated with music, sound and text. Tickets $25/$20. Bathurst Regional Art Gallery. Tel 02 6331 6066

STRUT
Until 26 March, Broken Hill
6 March - Conference
An exhibition of contemporary female artists living in Broken Hill. Includes an Annual Artist Conference at 1:00pm on Saturday 6 March featuring presentations and discussion on contemporary art practice, a walkthrough of the new Regional Art Gallery and continuation of the discussion paper in 2003. Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery Tel 08 8088 5491 Email bhartgal@pcpro.net.au Website http://artgallery.brokenhill.nsw.gov.au

LAYERS OF LACE EXHIBITION
21 February - 20 March, Orange
An exhibition of historical lace on tour from the Powerhouse Museum complemented with items from local museums. Orange Regional Gallery. Tel 02 6393 8136

The Fresh Arts network is an initiative of Orana Arts' new Projects and Publicity Officer, Kim Goldsmith. "Fresh Arts has three simple aims: to promote quality works by contemporary artists in Western NSW; to create opportunities for artists to develop their skills and to keep artists and art lovers informed of what is happening in contemporary arts. But it is the artworks that will define Fresh Arts, underpinned by a passion for art of all forms and a common belief that each artist is playing their part in an ongoing tradition," says Kim. For more information contact Kim Goldsmith Tel 02 6847 0559 Mob 0427 777 586.

ON THE TRAIL WITH COBB & CO
19 March - 21 March, Bathurst
Join Cobb & Co. NSW as it celebrates 150 years since the first Cobb & Co coach left Melbourne for the goldfields, with a weekend of discussion, presentations, workshops and excursions in and around the historic city of Bathurst. The event will showcase the enormous role that Cobb & Co played in the nation's growth and take a close look at its present and future value in promoting heritage conservation, historical research, tourism and regional development across Australia. Bathurst City Entertainment Centre. Contact Heather Nicholls Tel 02 6393 8262 or Jasmine Vidler Tel 02 6360 3232 Email cobbtrail@hotmail.com Website www.cobbandco.net.au

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE 'BABIES' PROMS' - FIRST EVER REGIONAL TOUR
For over twenty years, the Sydney Opera House has been presenting exciting music programs to entertain and develop the tastes of its youngest audiences. The 'Babies' Proms' have become one of the most in-demand series in the history of the Opera House, regularly selling out and with audiences demanding more each year. But why should Sydney have all the fun? Now with its first ever regional tour, the Opera House and Country Energy are bringing this live classic childrens' series direct to regional New South Wales in a concert of popular orchestral favourites designed specially for pre-schoolers. Come and hear a performance by the Sydney Opera House's own chamber orchestra, with conductor and music director, George Ellis. Inspiring, exciting and the best introduction to the joys of classical music, it's a unique opportunity to share the experience with your children or grandchildren.

28 March Albury Bookings Tel 02 6041 4288
29 March Holbrook Bookings Tel 02 6036 2155
30 March Culcairn Bookings Tel 02 6029 8588
31 March Wagga Wagga Bookings Tel 02 6926 9688
1 April Cootamundra Bookings Tel 02 6942 1732
1 & 2 April Young Bookings Tel 02 6382 2836
3 April Parkes Bookings Tel 02 6862 4365
5 April Orange Bookings Tel 02 6393 8117

ARTS OUTWEST 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
2 May, Lithgow
Celebrating 30 years of operation, the event will feature the official launch of the new Arts OutWest website, a piano concert and some extra surprises. Contact Hannah Semler, RADO, Arts OutWest, Tel 02 6338 4657 Email artsoutwest@csu.edu.au Website www.artsoutwest.org.au

SYDNEY WRITERS' FESTIVAL
17 May - 23 May, Sydney
The Festival is a week-long celebration of the written word through a series of interviews, panel discussions, debates, readings, workshops and special events. The large majority of the program is free to audiences. The 2004 Festival will present some of the world's leading literary, social and political writers who will be joined by new talents from Australia and abroad. Join these writers as they talk on subjects ranging from best-selling fiction, the classics, memoir, biography, history, science, politics, poetry, screenwriting and crime. They'll also discuss the media, music, sex, hope, happiness, the deeply personal and 'the bigger picture'. The Festival is a forum where readers can express their views and debate the issues of our time, not only on matters of fictional interest but also on important social and political ideas affecting us all. Held at venues across Sydney. Tel 02 9252 7729 Email admin@swf.org.au Website www.swf.org.au/

INSIDE HILL END PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
5 March - 28 May, Sydney
Inside Hill End is a small display of photographs that captures the evocative interiors of buildings in and around the historic village of Hill End. The series reflects the experience of Alison Bennett, a fine art photographer, writer and cultural planner, living inside this unique town. Inside Hill End photographic display can be viewed at The Mint, Macquarie Street, Sydney. Tel 02 9232 3466 Website www.hht.net.au

CCD ONLINE DIPLOMA 2004
Community Cultural Development NSW (CCD NSW) is now accepting enrolments for the fully accredited Online Diploma in CCD. This new course provides participants with the competencies needed to work in CCD at a project and program management level. In particular it is designed for arts workers, organisers and artists, as well as people working in fields allied to community cultural development, environment, health, youth work, arts organisations, Aboriginal organisations and migrant organisations. This year the Diploma will run from March 20 to October 31 and five modules are offered:
- Identifying needs in CCD
- Obtaining funding for CCD projects
- Marketing and promotion of CCD
- Working with groups in a community network
- Managing a CCD project
Contact Suzanne Crowley, Training Manager Tel 02 9821 2210 ext. 2 Email suzanne@ccdnsw.org Website http://www.ccdnsw.org/ccdnsw/training/405_dip.php
Closing 28 February

REGIONAL COMMUNITY ARTS FACILITIES FORUM
2 March, Bathurst
Last October, Bathurst City Council held a Cultural Planning summit/workshop to review the City's cultural plan and develop cultural networks in the city. Many community groups were present and gave a high priority to the development by the City of regional community arts facilities. The Council is holding another forum to follow up on this summit on 2 March, to look at how best to address community arts facilities and to prioritise their importance. All individuals and representatives of organisations with an interest in the cultural life and facilities of the City of Bathurst are invited to attend. Contact Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, Tel 02 6331 6066.

CREATIVE VOLUNTEERING - NO LIMITS
You don't have to be a volunteer to get a lot out of these six nationally accredited one day skills development workshops. Only $25 each. Most workshops are held on a Saturday or a Sunday from 10:00am to 4:00pm. You can attend just one workshop, or the whole course. The current schedule is as follows:

SONGWRITERS' SEMINAR
9 March, Lismore
Sally McPherson, lawyer and business advisor, presents the fourth in her series of workshops for the entertainment industry. This seminar will cover copyright issues, sources of income and other legal issues affecting songwriters and performers. For bookings, Tel 02 6622 0222 Email nceia@nceia.org.au

MOSAIC TRAINING
11 March, Sydney
12 March, Wagga Wagga
This practical one-day workshop is aimed at users of Mosaic Collection Management software and is presented by Tim Strutt (Information Services and Technology), developer of Mosaic. The workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to expand their knowledge of Mosaic including entering new items onto the database, adding images, editing entries and printing reports. Delegates have the option of attending this workshop in either Sydney (at the Powerhouse Museum) or Wagga Wagga (at the Bob Osborne Skills Centre). Both workshops take place from 10.00am 4.00pm (with registration at 9.45pm). Contact Aletha Mays, Programs Officer Tel 02 9358 1760 Freecall 1800 114 311 Email programs2@mgfnsw.org.au Website http://mgfnsw.org.au/resources/Forms/WaggaMosaicBrochure.pdf

CULTURAL AWARENESS TRAINING
16 - 17 March, Taree and Port Macquarie
This training is an initiative of the Regional Migrant Worker Project and is funded by the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs and auspiced by Manning Valley Neighbourhood Services Inc. The objective is to enhance and improve the skills of Mid North Coast community workers in the area of cultural awareness, recognising that staff roles vary across the welfare sector with an expectation of diversity and flexibility in client work. The Mid North Coast has a small amount of clients from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, but it is essential that work practices in the region accommodate their needs and requirements for purposes of access and equity. Bookings are essential. Contact Caron Tel 02 6553 5121.

FINDING THE WRITE STUFF: INSPIRING STORYTELLING IN THE MUSEUM
27 March, Nyngan
Presented by the Museums and Galleries Foundation, and in partnership with Outback Arts, this workshop brings together writers, storytellers and those who document community heritage to explore approaches such as significance assessment for researching and presenting enlivening stories in museums. Practical techniques for finding the community's special stories using objects, oral history, collections and sites will be used. The workshop costs $40 or $22 for volunteers and students. Three or more representatives from the one organisation pay only $15 each. Tel 02 9358 1760 Freecall 1800 114 311 Email programs2@mgfnsw.org.au Website http://mgfnsw.org.au/resources/Forms/Nyngan.pdf
Bookings close 19 March

EMPIRES, RUINS + NETWORKS: ART IN REAL TIME CULTURE CONFERENCE
2-4 April, Federation Square, Melbourne
Empires, Ruins + Networks is conceived in the context of the changed conditions for cultural exchange in the wake of September 11. New media networks have shrunk the globe, yet cultural difference has become the target of new types of fear, surveillance, and border control. How should artists respond to these trajectories? This major event will bring together leading artists, curators, and cultural theorists to discuss developments in contemporary artistic practice, and to formulate new frameworks for representing cultural diversity. Cost: $375/$121. Keynote Address only: $18/$15. Website www.acmi.net.au/empires/

GRAFTON ARTSFEST
17 - 20 April, Grafton
This is a cultural event open to people who want to enhance and enjoy their creative abilities, gain knowledge and expertise in a field of visual or performing art and explore new ideas in a convivial atmosphere. An extensive array of workshops for the experienced and the beginner is offered. These workshops are led by dedicated, professional tutors selected for excellence and experience in their fields, ability to communicate, and supportive, imaginative teaching. Festival exhibitions, performances and social gatherings extend and augment the Artsfest experience. Enrolments are now open. Email artsfestgrafton@bigpond.com Website www.artsfestgrafton.com

TATHRA BODYWEATHER WORKSHOP - 10 DAYS OF EXPLORATORY PHYSICAL TRAINING
4 - 13 June, Sapphire Coast * * * Highly Recommended * * *
For both professional dancersa and anyone interested in exploring the body. An open exploration and re-examination of the body, Bodyweather draws on elements of both Eastern and Western dance, sports training, martial arts, and theatre practice. Bodyweather was founded by Butoh dancer Min Tanaka and his Mai-Juku Performance Company in Japan. As a former member of the company, workshop leader Tess de Quincey proposes Bodyweather as a broad based and comprehensive training system that can be used as pure body/mind research or as professional dance performance training. The program is open to any interested performer or artist. Contact SEAR Tel 02 6499 2286 Email tathrabw@sear.org.au

WAGGA WAGGA WRITERS’ WRITERS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Expressions of interest are now open for regionally-based writers to take part in this program with visiting fellowship writers as mentors. Priority will be given to mentorees writing within the genre of novels. Successful applicants will work with the fellowship writers gaining access to professional advice and skills, and will be given public performance opportunities. Tel 02 6933 2688 Email booranga@csu.edu.au

A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY
Theatre artists are invited to take advantage of A Month in the Country, a new national creative development lab for theatre artists in the border town of Albury Wodonga. Funded through the NSW Ministry for the Arts, Arts Victoria and AlburyCity and operated by HotHouse Theatre, A Month in the Country is a national arts resource to facilitate the creation of new Australian performing arts work. The initiative involves an on-going residential program that would bring creative teams of writers, actors, directors, designers and other performing artists from across the country to Albury Wodonga during the creative development stage of a myriad of different projects. While similar centres exist for visual artists and writers, there are currently no such centres for the development of theatre. Groups of artists from around the country will be supported to live and work in a large farmhouse just outside of Albury for periods of one to five weeks. The use of the farmhouse is free and financial support for transport and living allowances is available. Contact Charles Parkinson, Artistic Manager, HotHouse Theatre, Mobile 0412 411 743 Website http://www.hothousetheatre.com.au/pub_news/200412240710.htm
Closing 1 March

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH - MARCH
Individuals and organisations are invited to plan an event related to women and local history to be as part of the program for Women's History Month in March 2004. The aim is to raise awareness of the rich history of women's contribution to the development of Australia and providing a focus for activities spanning government, bureaucracy, academia and community sectors. The WHM organisers can help publicise your event. To be part of WHM your event must have an historical aspect and relate to women's contribution to society. Women do not need to be famous - the hope is to uncover unknown stories of women's endeavours. Contact Danielle Hyndes Tel 0412 844 598 or Mary Sexton Tel 02 6288 3699 Email msexton@bigpond.com Website www.womenaustralia.info/whm

ORANA CULTURAL DIRECTORY
Get listed in the directory of all things cultural in the Orana region (including Gilgandra, Dubbo, Narromine, Coolah and Coonabarabran). Arts, crafts and cultural groups, individual professional artists, educational opportunities, history and heritage, suppliers of commercial products and generally interesting individuals who make up the local cultural scene. The Directory will be accessed by community groups, artists, and local government to promote, research and analyse the local arts community. Information will be listed in easy-to-find categories on the Gilgandra Shire Council website and in print form on request from Orana Arts. If you live in Dubbo, Coolah or Narromine, contact Vianne Tourle Tel 02 6887 7263. If you live in Gilgandra and Coonabarabran contact John Stephenson Tel 02 6842 3099.

2006 COMMONWEALTH GAMES PUBLIC ART PROGRAM - EOIS
As the biggest event Victoria has ever staged, the 2006 Commonwealth Games will create positive legacies for the State's economy, environment and community. One of these legacies is a pedestrian bridge from Birrarung Marr to the MCG, linking some of Melbourne's biggest cultural and sporting venues. Major Projects Victoria invites expressions of interest from experienced, qualified artists to help fill the canvas that this important icon will provide. The commissioned artworks would express the spirit of the Games and the values of the contemporary Commonwealth of Nations, framed against our own history and cultural identity. These artworks will be integrated into the design of the pedestrian bridge itself, as well as its immediate surrounds. Contact Jason Gummersall Tel 03 9655 6068 Email jason.gummersall@doi.vic.gov.au Website /www.tenders.vic.gov.au/domino/web_notes/etenders/etdrpublishing.nsf?Open

NORMAN LINDSAY FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
20 - 21 March, Blue Mountains
Organised by the National Trust NSW, the 4th annual Norman Lindsay Festival of Children's Literature is a chance for budding children's writers, illustrators, parents, teachers, librarians and children to meet their favourite authors and illustrators in person. Held at the former home of the prolific artist/writer Norman Lindsay in Springwood in the lower Blue Mountains, the popular two-day event brings together an eclectic array of award-winning Australian authors, illustrators, storytellers and publishers who hold workshops for both adults and children. Topics include learning how to write or illustrate successful children's books, creative storytelling and practical information such as finding a publisher. Children's workshops encourage youngsters to have a go at writing their own stories. There is also an annual festival short story competition for kids aged 8-12. Story telling, music and entertainment, face painting, roving book characters, arts and craft activities and food stalls also be present. Contact Tel 02 4784 3832 Website www.nsw.nationaltrust.org.au/lindfes2004.html

THE RED ROOM COMPANY SEEKS NEW POETS
The Red Room Company creates, produces and distributes poetry with a focus on providing opportunities for young, new and emerging poets, including collaborations with established writers and artists. Red Room uses alternatives to traditional poetry production such as radio, the internet, and events to challenge the everyday with language. Through audio projects and online distribution they are able to reach urban, rural and regional audiences. Submissions are open to poets of all styles and individuals working with text for the 2004 projects which will include Sydney writers festival events, public work projects and individual radio and online commissions. Email or post no more than three examples of your writing and a biography to Email johanna@redroomorganisation.org Mail PO Box 1389 Darlinghurst NSW 1300 Website www.redroomorganisation.org
Ongoing

NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK BANNER WORKSHOPS
Maclean
Young Indigenous artist and 2000 Blake Prize winner Frances Belle Parker will be leading a series of workshops for young artists of the Lower Clarence at Maclean High School. A banner will be created to lead a Youth Week parade with youth of the Maclean area on March 27 and will later be returned to Maclean to be displayed. 12-25 year-olds are needed to assist in designing and painting the banner. Contact Robyn Baker, Art Department, Maclean High School Tel 02 6645 2244.

WORKSHOP FACILITATORS - CROC FESTIVAL
The Croc Festivals has been running since 1998. Combining youth culture through the performing arts, careers, health and sport clinics, they provide a unique opportunity to promote a 100% drug & alcohol free lifestyle to indigenous and non-indigenous students in rural and remote communities. The organisers are looking for artists interested in working with students from rural and remote communities. This is an opportunity to create a dance, music, performing art or visual art workshop for students of either primary or secondary ages (or both). Each festival takes place over 2-3 days. In 2004 there will be seven Croc Festivals across Australia:
- Weipa 20 - 22 July
- Katherine 3 - 5 August
- Derby 10 - 12 August
- Kalgoorlie 24 - 26 August
- Port Augusta 31 August - 2 September
- Swan Hill 14 - 16 September and
- Moree 21 - 23 September.
Contact Kate Armstrong-Smith Email crocmanager2@rockchallenge.com.au
Closing 30 April

ARTS OUTWEST REGIONAL MEDIA AND ARTS PROMOTION OFFICER
Permanent part-time position (21 hours per week), Salary $23,314.20 pa
Arts OutWest requires an officer to disseminate and present information about and from Arts OutWest and to promote the cultural activities of the Central West within and outside the region. Key responsibilities include: research, film, edit and present a weekly news segment on the arts for regional television; compile information for and present a weekly What's On segments for local and regional radio; prepare, issue to and follow-up media releases to all local, regional, state and national print media, radio and television; and to provide information to the Arts OutWest Information Officer for the production of a monthly What's On Calendar for the print media, the fortnightly email bulletin update and the Arts OutWest website (www.artsoutwest.org.au). Contact Hannah Semler Tel 02 6338 4657 Email artsoutwest@csu.edu.au
Closing 1 March

MANAGER GALLERY SERVICES, DUBBO REGIONAL GALLERY
Fulltime, Salary $66,000 - $70,000 pa
A dedicated and self-motivated professional is being sought to manage the Dubbo Regional Gallery.The successful applicant will be responsible for the overall management of the Gallery and staff including exhibition development and implementation, education programs, a volunteers program, permanent collection development and eventually the overall site management of the proposed new cultural centre. For an information package, contact Customer Services Officer, Dubbo City Council, Tel 02 6881 4309. For further information contact David Dwyer, Director Community Services, Dubbo City Council, Tel 02 6881 4301
Closing 12 March

OFFICE MANAGER, COFFS HARBOUR REGIONAL CONSERVATORIUM
Fulltime, Salary: $26,000 - $30,000 pa
The Conservatorium is a fast-growing organisation which aims to enrich the cultural life of the Coffs Harbour community through the provision of quality music education that is accessible to all. The Conservatorium seeks a responsible, enthusiastic and highly motivated person to oversee the smooth operation and daily management of its busy office. Well-developed communication skills, a positive approach to client service, a good 'eye for detail', and strong Macintosh based computer skills are essential. Some light lifting is required, as is a flexible approach to working hours. Some rostered weekend work will also be required. The position will become vacant mid April. Tel 02 6652 1592 Email coffscon@midcoast.com.au
Closing 12 March

NSW FTO NEW FEATURE FILM WRITER'S SCHEME
Assistance for new writers to fully develop a significant, creative vision for their scripts. The NSW Film & Television Office supports up to five scripts per round and will match writers with an experienced script advisor to assist them to reach the next draft. The writers will also be given the opportunity to meet one-on-one with other script advisors to receive feedback on the progress of their project, and will be invited to an FTO industry networking event. Contact the Development and Finance Assistant, Tel 02 9264 6400 Email nffws@fto.nsw.gov.au Website http://www.fto.nsw.gov.au
Closing 26 March

FOUNDATION FOR YOUNG AUSTRALIANS YOUTH PARTNERSHIP GRANTS
A new way of supporting groups of young people and organisations based on developing youth-led initiatives together, utilising the shared resources and expertise of both the applicant and the Foundation. The aim is to work together to develop and implement a creative idea that results in meaningful change with young people aged 12 to 25 years of age. Organisations working with young people aged 12 to 25 can apply. A small number (around eight) will be selected to work in partnership with the Foundation in Stage One to develop a youth-led proposal for funding to address an identified opportunity. The Foundation will make a financial contribution to develop these proposals. A small number of proposals (around three to five) will be selected to receive support (a grant and capacity building) to implement the plan. Maximum amount per grant: $150,000. Fax 03 9670 2272 Email fya@youngaustralians.org Website www.youngaustralians.org
Closing 31 March

COMMUNITY BROADCASTING FOUNDATION - INDIGENOUS GRANT
Funds to support Indigenous programming and initiatives. The grants assist with the maintenance and development of Indigenous community broadcasting around Australia. There are three categories: program grants, development grants and special project grants. Applicants must read the grant guidelines before submitting an application. Contact Heath Rickard, Grants Administrator Tel 03 9419 8055 Email hrickard@cbf.com.au Website www.cbf.com.au/indigenous.htm
Closing 5 April

COMMUNITY BROADCASTING FOUNDATION - AUSTRALIAN MUSIC RADIO AIRPLAY PROJECT
The Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (AMRAP) is part of the Australian Government Contemporary Music Initiative. The main aim is to promote contemporary Australian music (any genre of music recently composed or performed by Australians) through the community broadcasting sector. This involves: the distribution of contemporary Australian music to the sector, including commercially released recordings; the development of contemporary Australian music programs for transmission usually via the community radio sector's satellite channels; other activities consistent with community broadcasting practice. Contact Barbara Baxter, Grants Administrator, Tel 03 9419 8055 Email bbaxter@cbf.com.au Website www.cbf.com.au/amrap.htm
Closing 8 April

YOUTH LED FUTURES - PARTNERSHIP GRANTS WITH INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
Grants of between $10,000 - $15,000 for the development and implementation of innovative initiatives to address issues of importance to Indigenous young people and their communities. The aim is to work together to develop and implement a creative idea that results in meaningful change with young people aged 12 - 25 years. Youth Led Futures grants are made in two stages. In the first stage, a small number of partners are selected and funded to identify a priority issue for young people and create an initiative proposal for funding over a number of years. In Stage 2 (commencing October 2004), a proportion of these proposals will be supported by The Foundation for Young Australians with multi-year funding and non-financial assistance. Contact Fax 03 9670 2272 Email fya@youngaustralians.org Website www.youngaustralians.org
Closing 14 April

OZCO VISUAL ARTS/CRAFTS GRANTS
The Australia Council is offering a series of visual arts/crafts grants and fellowships over the coming months. These include:
- Fellowships - Website www.ozco.gov.au/grants/grants_visual_artscraft/fellowships_2004/
- Program Grants - Website www.ozco.gov.au/grants/grants_visual_artscraft/key_organisations_-_program_grants_2004/
- Triennial Grants - Website http://www.ozco.gov.au/grants/grants_visual_artscraft/key_organisations_-_triennial_grants_2004/
- New Work Grants - Website http://www.ozco.gov.au/grants/grants_visual_artscraft/new_work_2004/
Contact Tel 02 9215 9068 Toll-free 1800 226 912 Email vac@ozco.gov.au
Closing 15 April

CAMDEN HEAD PILOT STATION RESIDENCY 2004/2005
The Community Cultural Development Board of the Australia Council for the Arts is seeking expressions of interest for the Camden Head Pilot Station residency program in 2004 and 2005. Funding of up to $14,000 is available to cover travel costs, a living allowance, wages, documentation and materials for the successful applicant. The period of residency is between September and November and is for 6 to 8 weeks. The aim is to provide experienced CCD artists with an opportunity to enrich his/her own arts practice; to provide the Hastings region with an opportunity to interact with experienced CCD artists and to provide models for exploring environmental themes and issues through CCD arts practice. Contact Samantha Chester, Assistant Program Officer, CCD Board Tel 02 9215 9036 Freecall 1800 226 912 Email s.chester@ozco.gov.au Website www.ozco.gov.au/grants/grants_ccd/skills_and_arts_development_residency_2004/
Closing 21 April

NSW MINISTRY FOR THE ARTS - LITERATURE & HISTORY PROGRAM
Grants to assist organisations that promote the development and recognition of literature and history in NSW. The main objectives are to:
- foster excellence in Australian writing;
- advance the community's appreciation of Australian literature and history;
- advance the professional interests of Australian writers and historians;
- support and promote Indigenous groups in the reclaiming and maintenance of their diverse cultural heritages and in the development of written literature for their own and wider communities;
- promote and support the literary and cultural heritages of ethnic groups and their presentation to the wider community;
- promote ready access to literary cultures and traditions throughout the State;
- foster an understanding of the diversity of Australian histories;
- promote participation in historical and archival research in all regions and communities.
Contact The Program Manager Tel 02 9228 5533 Freecall 1800 358 594 Email ministry@arts.nsw.gov.au Website www.arts.nsw.gov.au/Guidelines/Grants/Lit___Hist/lithist.htm
Closing 7 May

NSW FTO FILM INDUSTRY & AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
Support for projects and initiatives that contribute to industry and audience development in NSW. The aims are to develop, foster and encourage an innovative and sustainable environment in which film, television and new media content is conceived, developed, produced, distributed, exhibited, broadcast, viewed, discussed and analysed. Initiatives and projects supported under this program fall into two broad categories: audience development and industry development. Contact the Industry & Audience Development Unit Tel 02 9264 6400 Freecall 1300 556 386 Email iad@fto.nsw.gov.au Website www.fto.nsw.gov.au
Closing 10 May

JINDABYNE SCULPTURE BY THE LAKE - $10,000 PRIZE & EXHIBITION
Entries are invited from around Australia for this major outdoor sculpture prize and exhibition to be staged over Easter this year in Jindabyne. The prize pool includes a $10,000 commission, a $2,000 Major Prize and a $1,000 Encouragement Award + solo exhibition at Raglan Gallery, Cooma, in 2005. This year, a Youth Award will also be offered for the first time, providing $500 and a training opportunity for an artist under the age of 18. Opening on 9 April, the 2004 Jindabyne Sculpture by the Lake will see up to 40 artworks installed along the lakeside walking trail near the centre of Jindabyne. Contact the South East Arts Region's Project Officer, Jo Wright Tel 02 6456 1588 Email jwright@sear.org.au Application forms available from www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/network/se.html
Closing 12 March

OZCO COMMUNITY CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS AWARD - $15,000
For the first time in 2004 the Community Cultural Development (CCD) Board of the Australia Council will be offering the Community Cultural Development Partners Award. The award has been created to recognise the significant contribution of partnerships in the community and acknowledge best practice in collaborative planning and implementation in projects or programs. The Partners Award of $15,000 is to specifically assist the recipient organisation document and present the partnership project(s) for which it is being recognised. The Partners Award will be open to organisations, institutions, corporations, government and non-government agencies that have been instrumental in partnering with communities and artsworkers through a developmental and creative process. Contact Madeleine Martin of the CCD Board Tel 02 9215 9034 Toll Free 1800 226 912 Email m.martin@ozco.gov.au
Closing 15 March

2004 AWGIE AWARDS
The Australian Writers' Guild's AWGIEs are awarded for excellence in screen, television, stage and radio writing. The AWGIES are unique in being the only writers' awards judged solely by writers. Awards and nominations are based on the written script - the writer's intention, not the finished product. Contact Sarah Odillo Maher Tel 02 9281 1554 ext 223 Website www.awg.com.au
Closing 26 March

MUSEUMS AUSTRALIA PUBLICATION DESIGN AWARDS
Celebrating excellence in design and communication of museum publications across regional and metropolitan Australia, and held in conjunction with the National Museums Australia Conference Food for Thought: Imagining a Sustainable Future in Melbourne 16 - 21 May 2004, these awards include nine categories in three entry levels corresponding to the size of the museum organisation. Award classifications acknowledge excellence in exhibition and collection catalogues, newsletter and magazine originality, as well as innovation in book and corporate publication. There are also sections for outstanding multimedia published on CD and DVD or on a website, in addition to accomplishments in traditional print from invitations, posters and calendars to promotional publications, media kits and educational material. Contact Ian Watts Tel 03 9651 2233 Email iwatts@oldtreasurymuseum.org.au Website www.museumsaustralia.org.au/programs.htm
Closing 26 March

STATE OF DESIGN FESTIVAL AND AWARDS
28 July - 5 August, Melbourne
The State of Design Festival has been developed to create a design dialogue and improve access between Australian designers and the people who enjoy and benefit from their visions. A major component of the Victorian Government's design initiative, the State of Design Festival, will be presented in partnership with Museum Victoria's Designed To Inspire program. The Design 2004 Exhibition and Awards, worth a total of $60,000, are the centrepieces of the State of Design Festival. Submissions are welcomed from all Australian designers. Tel 03 9654 6335 Email info@designfestivalaustralia.com Website www.designfestivalaustralia.com
Closing 15 April

THE COUNTRY ENERGY ART PRIZE FOR LANDSCAPE PAINTING - $35,000
Australia's richest annual landscape art prize - offering the equivalent in prize money to the esteemed Archibald Art Prize ($35,000) - is now in its second year. The prize aims to celebrate the Australian lifestyle and the natural beauty of the country. The event is a partnership between the New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) and Country Energy, which seeks to highlight and reward the wealth of talent amongst artists across country and coastal NSW. It is also designed to encourage and support artists outside metropolitan areas and contribute to the development of the State's visual arts industry as a whole. Each year, an exhibition of the finalists' artworks will be on show at a different regional art gallery, throwing the spotlight on NSW's regional art scene and featuring landscapes from around the state. Contact Country Energy Tel 13 23 56 Website www.countryenergy.com.au/artprize
Closing 23 July

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