RANSW e-Bulletin 29-1-04

Welcome your first free! Regional Arts NSW e-Bulletin for 2004 - made possible with funding from the Australian Government's Regional Arts Fund (see below).

This bulletin contains no less than 41 news stories, grants, prizes and other opportunities for arts and cultural types in regional and rural NSW.

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PRESIDENT OF REGIONAL ARTS AUSTRALIA APPOINTED TO THE AUSTRALIA COUNCIL
The President of Regional Arts Australia, Nicola Downer has been appointed to the Australia Council for the Arts as the community interest representative. Mrs Downer has a long history of involvement in the arts and works tirelessly for many arts organisations. In addition to her role at RAA, she is Chair of Country Arts South Australia, a member of the Helpmann Academy Foundation Board and a member of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival Advisory Board. Mrs Downer has also previously been a member of the Australia Council's 'Promoting the Value of the Arts' Steering Committee, a member of the South Australian Maritime Museum Advisory Board, a member of the South Australian Tourism Commission Board and a member of the Adelaide Festival of Arts Board. Mrs Downer's appointment to the Australia Council is for a period of three years.

OUTBACK ARTS' NEW STREET ADDRESS
RADO Rod Ainsworth and the Outback Arts team have relocated. Their new street address is:

OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE TWEED RIVER ART GALLERY
1 February, Murwillumbah
The new Tweed River Art Gallery, designed by acclaimed Brisbane architect Bud Brannigan, will provide a state-of-the-art venue for the visual arts and crafts on the north coast of NSW and south east Queensland. Everyone is invited to attend the official opening by Her Excellency Proffesor Marie Bashir, Governor of NSW on 1 February. Contact Tel 02 6670 2790 Email tweedart@tweed.nsw.gov.au Website www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/artgallery

FIGHTING FILMS AT BOWRAVILLE THEATRE
1 February, Bowraville
A unique opportunity to view some rarely seen 'wharfies' films, and experience the refurbished Bowraville Theatre, which opened last year after many years of dedicated work by the Bowraville Arts Council and Bowraville community. Hosted by Dr Lisa Milner, this is a special event to celebrate the work of the Waterside Workers Federation Film Unit at the newly restored theatre. Dr Milner will be launching her new book Fighting Films and speaking about the work of the Film Unit. Entry is $5 and all proceeds go towards the maintenance of the theatre. Contact Lisa Milner Tel 02 6564 8424 Email lisamissabotti@hotmail.com

ART + LIFE SYMPOSIUM
13 February, Newcastle
A one-day symposium on the theme Art + Life. Issues to be addressed by international and Australian artists and theorists include the role artists play in society and the contribution artists make to the way we see the present and the past. This symposium is a Hunter Art 1: Art Tourist 2004 event. Registration fees: Full: $55, Concession: $20 and Student: $20. Contact Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery Tel 02 4965 8260 Email artgallery@lakemac.nsw.gov.au

PUBLIC ART AND PLACEMAKING POLICY LAUNCH AND FORUM ON INNOVATION IN SUSTAINABLE PUBLIC PLACEMAKING
13 & 14 February, Tweed
This forum will introduce stakeholders to Tweed Shire Council's newly adopted Public Art and Place-making Policy - a strategic goal of the Shire's Cultural Policy which aims to preserve, develop and promote the heritage, distinctiveness and identity of the Tweed's built and natural environment. You don't have to be based in Tweed to benefit from this forum. Experienced, emerging and aspiring public artists; architecture, heritage, planning, engineering and design professionals and students; environmental scientists and managers; developers and project managers; arts and community cultural development workers and advocates; community representatives will all benefit . Contact Pam Veness Tel 02 6670 2440 Email pveness@tweed.nsw.gov Website www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/cityofthearts/policy.htm
Bookings closing 11 February

GET SKILLED COURSE- THEATRE AND DESIGN PRODUCTION
23 February to 25 June, Bowraville
Running for four five-hour days over 16 weeks at the Bowraville Theatre, the Get Skilled Course includes: Introduction to Theatre Studies; Performance Skills for Entertainment; Production Skills for Entertainment; Introduction to Fabric Art; Fabric Printing; Sewing Skills; Workplace Studies; and Personal Effectiveness. An information session will be held 4 February at 4pm at the Bowraville Theatre, High Street, Bowraville. Contact Fiona Power Tel 02 6656 2911 or Lisa Milner Tel 02 6564 8424

WITH ALL THINGS LEFT UNSAID EXHIBTION
Until 29 February, Grafton Regional Gallery
Twelve duets depicting a visual conversation between abstract paintings by Susan Joyce and photographs by Cal McKinnon. Tel 2 6642 3177 Email mail@graftongallery.nsw.gov.au Website www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au

LYSISTRATA: A WOMAN'S TRANSLATION
3 - 13 March, Wagga Wagga
An adult-only comedy written by Drue Robinson Hagan and directed by Di Nichol, Lysistrata was first written by Aristophanes in approximately 400 BC. It is one of the earliest known anti-war plays ever penned, exploring with depth and humour the balance of sexuality, gender role battles (albeit ancient ones), love and war. It takes ancient Roman themes and reaffirms them in outrageously modern costume. This fast-paced and infinitely witty piece proves that the director has more than a shock or two up her sleeve (or toga as the case may be). Wagga Wagga Amphitheatre. Tel 02 6926 9688.

AUSTRALIAN THEATRE OF THE DEAF: DISLABELLED
30 & 31 March, Wollongong
Presented by Merrigong Theatre Co., Dislabelled was a recent feature of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival and sell-out debut at the Sydney Paralympics Arts Festival. Dislabelled is a night of cabaret - intimate, sassy and sophisticated. This is a night of physical comedy and choreographic extravagance during which the secrets of a little-known culture are disclosed. Dislabelled is sure to touch and engage audiences with the riddle of what it is like to live in a world of silence. Tuesday 30 March 8pm; Wednesday 31 March 11am & 8pm. Adults $42; Concession $34; Schools & Children $12.50. Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Wollongong. Tel 02 4226 3366 Email merrigong@ipac.org.au Website www.ipac.org.au

GRAFTON ARTSFEST AUTUMN WORKSHOPS
17 - 20 April, Grafton
Enrolments are now open for the Grafton Artsfest. The Artsfest 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. Contact artsfestgrafton@bigpond.com Website www.artsfestgrafton.com

DIGITAL VISUAL FX SCHEME
Sydney
In 1998 the NSW Film and Television Office (FTO) established the Digital Visual FX Scheme to provide on-the-job skills development opportunities in the digital fx industry. Training has been offered in a wide array of digital fx skills including 3D modeling and animation, compositing, design and fx production. To be eligible for this opportunity you must demonstrate a high level of visual creativity and an active interest in the field of digital visual effects and imaging. Teamwork and good communication skills are absolutely essential. Film and/or television production experience will be considered an advantage. Applicants must also be permanently resident in NSW. Contact New Media Officer Tel 02 9264 6400 Fax 61 2 9264 4388 Email fto@fto.nsw.gov.au Website www.fto.nsw.gov.au
Closing 27 April

2004 WORLD DANCE DAY - CALL FOR REGISTRATIONS
29 April
Celtic Energy, Central Coast is pleased to announce that it is now taking registrations for its 2004 Dance Day program. Conducted under the umbrella of UNESCO's International Dance Council - CID and linking into the premier networks of Australia, Celtic Energy is able to offer a dance program of exceptional quality and diversity in the field of dance education and performance development. CID programs of world-wide scope are recognised nationally and internationally and its dance team are leaders in the field of sustainable dance practices at a community level. Contact Tel 02 4365 1724 Mob 0407 651724 Email celticenergy@bigpond.com Website www.cid-unesco.org

SYDNEY CHILDREN'S CHOIR AUDITIONS 2004
Auditions for 2004 will be held on Sunday 8 February at the Sydney Children's Choir Rehearsal Space - Pier 4 Hickson Road Millers Point. For information and to book an audition time Tel 02 9251 4226 Email info@sydneychildrenschoir.com.au

NATIONAL STUDENT MEDIA CONFERENCE POSITIONS
The National Student Media Conference is seeking to fill a number of volunteer positions within a highly flexible organisational structure. Positions are ideal for current university students. Coordinators are welcome to hold more than one position or work out an appropriate job share arrangement. Estimated workload is 10-15 hours a week, including a weekly online meeting, increasing significantly in the month prior to the conference. The positions available are financial coordinator, program coordinator, Newcastle coordinator, web/ technical coordinator, and several state based coordinators. Contact Email jobs@studmedia.org or barry@octapod.org Website http://studmedia.org/release.html

CALL FOR PAPERS - OUT OF CONTROL? EXTERNAL FORCES AND NEW DIRECTIONS
The MGF in partnership with the Museum of Sydney is calling for papers for their 2004 seminar series: Out of Control? External Forces and New Directions. Focusing on museum futures, this seminar series explores some of the cultural, technological and political changes challenging museum and galleries. Proposals for presentations are invited from members of the museum and gallery community, designers, new media practitioners, academics, researchers and others.
Contact Aletha Mays (Programs Officer, MGF) Freecall 1800 114 311 Email programs2@mgfnsw.org.au Website mgfnsw.org.au
Closing 20 February

UNPUBLISHED CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE SCRIPTS SOUGHT
The Australian Script Centre is calling for unpublished contemporary performance scripts for promotion in 2004/5. Through their website, subscribers and publication The Collection, the Centre promotes and provides access to Australian performance writing for repeat productions or study. All scripts submitted to the Centre are read by their national reading group as part of the selection process for profiling in The Collection, which showcases 30 new, relevant and challenging plays, with script synopses, production photos, reviews, production details and playwright biographies. Tel 03 6223 4675 Email info@ozscript.org Website www.ozscript.org/html/call.htm
Closing 27 February

SEEKING EX-HSC ART STUDENTS IN CASINO
The Casino Art Centre Inc is planning an exhibition of HSC Art Works from the past decade. The Centre is seeking ex-students from the region who completed HSC works and would like to become involved in this project. Contact Peter Gallo Tel 02 6662 7325 Email casinoartcentre@yahoo.com.au Postal PO BOX 1226, Casino NSW 2470.

ABC ARTS ONLINE NO LONGER SEEKING REGIONAL ARTS ARTICLES
Please note that funding for ABC Arts Online to pay writers for regional arts stories expired in June 2003 and no more submissions are being accepted.

MUSEUMS MANAGER - BATHURST CITY COUNCIL
Salary: $52,598 pa - $56,642 pa + super
Bathurst City Council is involved in establishing a new fossil and mineral museum in the City, which is due to open in 2004. This provides an exciting opportunity for a person with excellent skills and significant experience in the museum sector to provide effective leadership and management of the Museum. The position is offered on a fixed-term contract for three years. The successful applicant will also contribute to the realisation of Council's strategic direction for Council's museums in the City. The position will include policy and strategy development to assist with Council's cultural and social planning processes. Contact Alison Armstrong Tel 02 6333 6206 Email council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au Website http://bathurst.local-e.nsw.gov.au/council/11/1073969618_16749.html
Closing 6 February

ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER - COONAMBLE
Salary: $15,225 - $20,124 Permanent Part-Time employment (0.6 or 21 hours per week)
Based in Coonamble NSW, the Administration and Communications Officer will implement internal and external communications and administrative functions pertaining to the effective operation of Outback Arts, the Regional Arts Board for the Far West region (see the Regional Arts NSW network pages for more information). The incumbent will liaise closely with the Regional Arts Development Officer (RADO) in maintaining administrative and communications systems in line with the requirements of the organisation's Strategic Plan. Contact Rod Ainsworth, RADO Tel 02 6822 2484 Mob 0419 629 818 Email rado@outbackarts.com.au
Closing 20 February

NAVA VISUAL AND CRAFT ARTISTS' GRANT SCHEME
Previously known as the Pat Corrigan Artists' Grant, this grant is supported by the Visual
Arts/Craft Board of the Australia Council, the Simpson-Michel Foundation and Pat Corrigan. These grants provide assistance towards the costs of public presentation of visual arts, craft and design including, but not limited to framing, media releases, media photographs, advertising, space rental, installation costs, promotional printing, mail outs, documentation, freight, travel, equipment rental, insurance, technical assistance, opening costs etc. The grant money does not provide assistance towards the production of artwork. Grant amounts: Up to $500 for individuals; Up to $1000 for groups. Contact Tel 02 9368 1900 Email nava@visualarts.net.au Website www.visualarts.net.au/nava/formsdownload.asp
Closing 16 February for exhibitions in May, June or July
Closing 15 May for exhibitions in August, September or October
Closing 15 August for exhibitions in November, December or January
Closing 15 November for exhibitions in February, March or April

LOVED UP - AFC NATIONAL INDIGENOUS DOCUMENTARY FUND (NIDF) SERIES 6
The Indigenous Unit of the AFC is calling on Indigenous Filmmakers from across the country to submit half hour documentary ideas that explore the universal human expression of love for the NIDF - Series 6. Five outstanding projects will be funded to uncover the blissful, complex, brave, brutal, burdensome, mysterious and magical stories of love from the unique perspective of Indigenous Australians. Contact Indigenous Unit, Australian Film Commission Tel 02 9321 6444 or Toll Free 1800 226 615 Website www.afc.gov.au
Closing 27 February

COUNTRY ARTS SUPPORT PROGRAM 2004
Guidelines and Application Forms for the 2004 Country Arts Support Program (CASP) are now available online here. CASP is a vital program that delivers small grants to arts and community organisations, Regional Arts Boards and local arts councils in regional NSW for short term, locally initiated projects. In 2004, a total pool of $200,000 is available. Funding from the program is to be directed towards artists' fees, travel and accommodation and should fall within the following ranges:
* $300 to $1,500 for workshops (higher for workshops combined with performances)
* $300 to $1,000 for performances (possibly on a guarantee-against-loss basis)
* $300 to $2,000 for artists-in-residence, public art projects & exhibitions
* $500 to $3,000 for arts activities as part of community festivals or events
Contact Amy Hardingham, Funding & Research Officer Tel 02 9247 8577 Email funding@regionalartsnsw.com.au Website www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants/grants.html
Closing 12 March

'FOOT IN THE DOOR ' - AUSTRALIA COUNCIL DANCE SECONDMENT
'Foot In The Door' is an initiative of the Dance Board and part of the Australia Council's Commonwealth Young and Emerging Artists Initiative. It aims to provide support for young and emerging dance or movement artists to forge links, develop a relationship and work with a company or group of their choice. This initiative has been developed bearing in mind the diverse number of successful 'working models' for groups and companies within the dance field. 'Foot In The Door' encourages you to select the company or group best suited to your practice. Your secondment must take place between 1 June 2004 and 1 June 2005. Contact Kelly Marshall Tel 02 9215 9164 Toll free 1800 226 912 Email k.marshall@ozco.gov.au Website www.ozco.gov.au
Closing 15 March

PROJECT WORKSPACE - AUSTRALIA COUNCIL DANCE GRANT
Assistance for iindividual dancers, choreographers and movement artists to gain access to work space. Project WORKSPACE was developed in 2001 by the Dance Board in direct response to the ongoing challenge of access to affordable and appropriate workspaces for dance activity. Project WORKSPACE also recognises the difficulties faced by artists trying to sustain a career and develop their practice when much of their activity is undertaken without funding. Grants of up to $1000 to subsidise the cost of workspace. Contact Sandi Woo Toll-free 1800 226 912 Email s.woo@ozco.gov.au Website www.ozco.gov.au
Closing 15 March

COMMUNITY HERITAGE GRANTS
The Community Heritage Grant (CHG) scheme gives grants to community organisations for the preservation and reformatting of cultural material including archives, records, oral history recordings etc. The program is funded jointly by the National Archives of Australia , the National Library of Australia and the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. The Community Heritage Grant (CHG) scheme gives grants of up to $8000. Guidelines and Application Forms for the next round of grants will be available in March 2004. Contact The Coordinator, Community Heritage Grants, Public Programs Division, National Library of Australia Tel 02 6262 1147 Fax 02 6273 4493 Email chg@nla.gov.au Website www.nla.gov.au/chg
Closing dates available in March

BARFF FILM FESTIVAL
If you have a short film (10 minutes and under), and live or work in regional Australia, then make sure you fill in an entry for the first ever Border and Region Film Festival. A screening for the festival will be held at QEII Square in Albury on 6 March. Contact AlburyCity Tel 02 6023 8111 Website www.barff.com.au
Closing 13 February

JOSEPHINE ULRICK PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD
The prestigious Josephine Ulrick Award, organised by the Gold Coast City Art Gallery, is for still-based photo-media work. The award offers a first prize of $10,000, with the winning work acquired into the Gold Coast City Art Gallery collection. The Gold Coast City Art Gallery is one of Australia's most prominent public regional Galleries and serves a large population of approximately 400,000. You can have your chance to become a part of the gallery's permanent collection by entering your work in this competition. Contact Brett Adlington, Curator Exhibitions and Collections Tel 07 5581 6520 Email addlington@gcac.com.au Website www.gcac.com.au/art_gallery/
Closing 13 February

THE FAR WEST AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE VISUAL ARTS
Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery proudly presents the inaugural Far West Award for Excellence in the Visual Arts. To qualify for nomination, the Nominee must be a professional Visual Artist working in the Far West Region of NSW. Nominations will be assessed by representatives from West Darling Arts, the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery Advisory Committee, and the NSW Ministry for the Arts. The Award will be presented at the Emporium Ball on Saturday 28 February. The Emporium Ball will be a major event on the Broken Hill social calendar, featuring guest speaker - ABC Radio's Margaret Throsby, art auction, art works created at the event, a comical debate, a fine five course menu, music and dancing. Send your nomination, with a cover letter, to The Far West Award for Excellence in the Arts Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery PO BOX 448 Broken Hill NSW 2880.Tel 08 8088 5491 Email bhartgal@pcpro.net.au
Closing 20 February

MARITIME AQUISITIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC PRIZE
This annual competition is part of the Maritime Festival which will be held in March 2004 in Newcastle. Contact Carol Edmonds, Education & Promotions Officer, Newcastle Region Library Tel 02 4974 5324 Fax 02 4974 5396 Email cedmonds@ncc.nsw.gov.au Website www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/services/culture/library/whatson/
Closing 23 February

D>ART04 DIGITAL ARTS SHOWCASE
d>art04 is the seventh edition of dLux media arts' acclaimed annual showcase of Australian and international recent single channel, short experimental digital cinema and video art works, web and sound art. The showcase is divided into three categories: screen, online and sound. Tel 02 9380 4255 Email dlux@dlux.org.au Website www.dlux.org.au/
Closing 1 March

COFFS CRAZY SHOOT FILMMAKING CHALLENGE
5 March, Coffs Harbour
Coffs Arts Film Committee is issuing the challenge: make a five-minute film in 24 hours in the first weekend of March 2004. Teams will meet up with Crazy Shoot organisers on Friday 5th March from 6pm to register and collect their information pack. The information pack will contain eight Coffs Harbour locations, an item and a phrase. Film-makers must then use three of the locations, the item and phrase in their film to be shot during the next 24 hours. Only in-camera editing is permitted and the film is due back to organisers 24 hours later. Coffs Crazy Shoot is suitable for all levels of filmmaking experience from the beginner to the more experienced, and is a great project for families, teenagers and community groups. The best films will be screened on Sunday 7th March at the Jetty Memorial Theatre and prizes will be awarded in a number of categories. Contact Robbie James Tel 6656 4829 Email coffscrazyshoot@hotmail.com

SHORT SITED 8 FILM FESTIVAL
The Short Sited 8 Film Festival is looking for new short films from the Illawarra and beyond for its two competitions in March and April of this year.
* SHORT SITED 8 - Entry is now open to Illawarra residents in the Illawarra fiction and Illawarra non-fiction categories for short films of any genre and about any subject. There is also a national category for anyone from beyond our borders. Entries in this category need to include a reference (whether spoken or visual) to a 'place' you think is a little peculiar. All entries must be no longer than 7 minutes, and there is no entry fee.
Closing 12 March.
* SHORT SITED EVOLUTION - This is our new competition for Illawarra short filmmakers who won't be turning 18 until after April 1. You can enter the fiction or non-fiction categories, as well as the 'postcodes' category for a film about anything or anyone in your suburb or town. All entries must be no longer than 7 minutes, and there is no entry fee.
Closing 19 March.
Contact Short Sited 8 Festival Director David Kemmery Email davidk@relativity.com.au or Short Sited Evolution Co-ordinator Clementina Velasco Email clem@relativity.com.au Website www.relativity.com.au

YOUNG LEADERS AWARD IN COMMUNITY CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
The Community Cultural Development Board of the Australia Council has established the Young Leaders Award to recognise, promote and encourage leadership amongst young community cultural development (CCD) artists and artsworkers in Australia. The award will recognise past achievements and nominees are not required to provide a program of activity. The CCD Board will consider up to three awards of $10,000 to an individual artist or artsworker. Contact CCD Board Tel 02 9215 9029 or toll free 1800 226 912 Website www.ozco.gov.au/boards/ccd/
Closing 15 March

THE WATERHOUSE NATURAL HISTORY ART PRIZE
Entries are now open to Australia's richest natural history and wildlife art prize. The Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize aims to promote and recognise excellence in natural history art. All Australian and international artists are encouraged to submit art works. There are three categories:
A. Oil, Acrylic or mix
B. Watercolour, pastel, gouache, ink, charcoal, pencil or mix
C. Sculpture
The overall winner will receive The Waterhouse Award of $30,000. Each category winner will receive $10,000 with runner up prize monies and a people's choice award also presented. Total prize money is $85,000. Contact Mark Judd Tel 08 8207 7421 Email judd.mark@saugov.sa.gov.au Website www.thewaterhouse.com.au
Closing 28 May

2004 PAUL LOWIN PRIZE FOR COMPOSITION
The Paul Lowin Prize, Australia's richest prize for music composition, was established in 1990. The competition was initially held every three years, but in 1995 changes enabled the competition to be held every two or three years. Since 1999 the prizes have been presented in collaboration with the Australian Music Centre, and the next prizes will be held this year. The Orchestral Prize ($25,000) is for a work for modern chamber or symphony orchestra of at least 30 players and 15 independent lines. The work may include instrumental or vocal soloists and/or choral, electronically produced or pre-recorded elements. The Song Cycle Prize ($15,000) will be awarded to a work suitable for chamber performance, using no more than 1-8 independent vocal lines, accompanied by up to 10 instrumental players. Anyone can nominate a work for the award including publishers, composers and the general public. Contact Anna Cerneaz Tel 02 9247 4677 Mob 0412 093 063 Website www.paullowin.perpetual.com.au
Closing 30 June

PUBLIC ART RESOURCE GUIDE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
This guide has been developed by the Local Government Association of NSW and the Shires Association of NSW in response to the growing demand from councils for a practical guide to developing public art and placemaking policy. The guide will support councils and their communities to adopt a professional and integrated approach to developing public art and placemaking iniatives. The guide is available online at Website www.lgsa.org.au

TERRA NOVA: NEW TERRITORIES IN NEW MEDIA ART PUBLICATION
Terra Nova: New Territories In New Media Art is a showcase for projects funded by the New Media Arts Board (NMAB) of the Australia Council, emphasising innovation, cultural diversity, and research and development. An increasingly diverse range of projects receives funding from the NMAB. Using short profiles of 10 projects funded under the Board's normal grants categories, terra nova illustrates the Board's support for creative risk-taking through subject matter, creative process, innovation, and research and development. terra nova demonstrates that new media arts practice constantly questions the boundaries of our definitions of art, and the context, places or spaces where art is found. Available for download or to order at Website www.ozco.gov.au

OUTSIDE IN: ACTIVATING AUDIENCES & COMMUNITY SUPPORT, PAPERS NOW ONLINE
In September 2003, a museum symposium was held in Wentworth Falls to explore innovative and effective strategies for enhancing access to museums. This two-day event presented by MGF in partnership with the Blue Mountains City Council encouraged delegates to consider many ways to draw the outside in, to museum engagement. Workshops and speakers covered the breadth of access issues with examples of practical applications in cultural planning and programming, audience development activities and volunteer succession planning. A selection of papers are now available on the MGF website. Further papers will be uploaded in February 2004. Website www.mgfnsw.org.au

THE 2004 ANNUAL ART COMPETITION & EXHIBITION GUIDE
With a listing of 490 art competitions across Australia, this claims to be the most comprehensive existing guide of this nature for visual artists in the country. Funded by Arts Queensland and the Gold Coast City Council, the recommended retail price is $25.95 (any orders of only one copy , $25.95 + $4.00 postage). Wholesale prices for arts organisation, galleries or art shops are: 2-9 $17.25 ea; 10-29 $16.05 ea; 30 + $15.25 ea (these prices incl. GST and delivery costs). To order, send money order or cheque to Martina's Studio, PO Box 1289, Palm Beach QLD 4221. Contact Martina Matussek Tel 07 5598 1987 Email illustrationhouse@primus.com.au
Website www.martinastudio.homestead.com

BLACKOUT AUSTRALIAN INDIGENOUS NEW MEDIA ARTS WEBSITE
blackout is a website dedicated to Australian Indigenous new media arts practitioners. blackout is an online space featuring profiles of indigenous new media arts practitioners, a gallery of works and an extensive list of Indigenous and arts related links. Artists featured include Fiona Foley, Jenny Fraser, William Ah Chee, Mimicry and dozens more. The site also features links to current online articles on blackout's artists, as well as other Indigenous and new media related news. Website www.anat.org.au/nisnma/blackout/

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