RANSW e-Bulletin 1 July 2005

This month's issue is gargantuan with 81 news stories, highlights of regional arts events, seminars, training and other events and listings of grants, prizes and more.

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FLING PHYSICAL THEATRE'S DICTIONARY OF HABITATS - ON TOUR IN SYDNEY
7 - 9 July, Parramatta - Special 2 for 1 offer!
Grab this opportunity to see regional NSW's only funded youth dance company, fLiNG, in their acclaimed show, A Dictionary of Habitats, in Sydney. Family audiences will be rapt by this troupe of talented young performers who use contemporary dance and physical theatre to evoke the atmosphere and environment of the Sapphire Coast in a show which is both beautiful and humorous ... and very accomplished. Presented by Western Sydney Dance Action at the Riverside Theatre as part of Dance Bites 2005. Daily 1pm. 9/7 8.15pm Adults $22 <16s $12 Families $60. Bookings Tel 02 8839 3399
SPECIAL OFFER: Mention you're an e-Bulletin reader and receive 2 tickets for the price of 1.

NAIDOC WEEK 2005
3 July - 10 July, Statewide
The national celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements. NAIDOC Week activities are taking place around the country with the theme for 2005: "Our future begins with solidarity". Look for the NAIDOC Week symbol in this e-Bulletin. The NSW Reconciliation Council has also compiled a calendar of NAIDOC week events taking place in NSW and the ACT - Website http://nswrecon.com/news/events/naidoc/2005/. See also the NAIDOC Website www.naidoc.org.au.

THE ART OF FOOTBALL
Until 17 July, Lake Macquarie
Proving that football and art can exist in the same space, these three exhibitions draw together photographs of outback and local football culture and beautifully witty interpretations of the football itself:

Centre Bounce - B & W photographs depicting great moments of mateship, passion and kinship in football in NT Aboriginal communities, by award-winning Melbourne photographer, Jesse Marlow.

On Side - A fascinating snapshot of the role of football in the local community, the result of a series of workshops conducted by Jesse Marlow and well-known Indigenous photojournalist, Mervyn Bishop.

Bouncing Off - A selection of works by the late Neil Roberts, using actual footballs to make art - from bright-red neon-filled football bladders to prints made by bouncing a footall onto paper.
Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery Tel 02 4965 8260 Email artgallery@lakemac.nsw.gov.au Website www.lakemac.com.au

RE:GENERATE YOUTH ARTS FEST
1 – 17 July, Wagga Wagga
Wagga Wagga's youth arts festival is now in its second year, re-generating young Wagga Waggans with a big line-up of events and activities including a series of concerts and plays; pavement art competitions; a ‘so you wanna be’ forum series; a skate comp; and workshops in recycled fashion, choreography, aerosol art, digital film and music production. Re:generate is a City of Wagga Wagga initiative to promote the creativity and artistic expression of local young people, supported by the Riverina Media Group and the Eastern Riverina Arts Program (ERAP). Contact Tel 02 6926 9621 Email info@regenerate.erap.org.au Website www.regenerate.erap.org.au.

RUBY'S STORY
23 July, Lismore
The much acclaimed highlight of last year's Message Sticks Festival at the Sydney Opera House comes to Lismore for one night only. Featuring one of contemporary Australia's most original and creative song-writing teams, Ruby Hunter and Archie Roach with Paul Grabowsky and the Australian Art Orchestra. Ruby's Story is a passionate and emotionally moving performance and a soul-stirring account of Ruby Hunter and Archie Roach's lives. Hear how music helped to explain the past and build the future in this uplifting concert. The arrangements by Paul Grabowsky have been praised as his best work yet and showcase the immensely talented Australian Art Orchestra. Lismore City Hall. Contact Northern Rivers Ticket Centre Tel 02 6621 5600 Website www.norpa.org.au

RAA NATIONAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM CONTINUES IN NSW
7 July, Deniliquin - tomorrow!
Regional Arts Australia continued its 2005 national community consultation program with a public meeting in Deniliquin on 7 July. The program involves a series of 12 meetings around the country in a diversity of Australian regional communities - large and small, coastal and land-bound, rural and remote - over the next two months. Community members are invited to discuss the role of the arts in building happier and healthier regional and rural communities and to help create a vision for the future of the cultural landscape in regional Australia. The results will be used to develop a three year plan for the nation's peak regional arts agency, Regional Arts Australia.

All welcome. RSVP Nina O'Brien, Project Officer, South West Arts Tel 03 5882 6249 Email info@southwestarts.com.au

AWARD-WINNING FATHER AND SON LINK UP FOR ARTS FORUM LINE-UP
4 August, Byron Bay

Sam Wagan Watson, winner of 2005 NSW Premier's Literary Awards Book of the Year for Smoke Encrypted Whispers, and his father, Sam Watson, novelist, film maker, teacher and activist, will both be speaking at the "How are we going? Directions for the arts in The Creative Age" Forum in Byron Bay on 4 August. They join Professor David Throsby, Dr Clive Hamilton, John Birmingham, Eva Cox, Kate Oakley, Dr Paul Brown and Julian Burnside and many other arts and policy workers, researchers, arts advocates and other specialists in a jam-packed one day forum that kicks off the 2005 Byron Bay Writers Festival.
A panel session on cultural development in rural and remote areas includes international guests John Barsness, Director of Montana Arts, and Jeremy Sim from the UK's leading rural creative industry development organisation, aimhi in Scotland's Highlands and Islands.
Radio National's Australia Talks Back with Sandy McCutcheon will be broadcast LIVE! from the forum asking the questions: 'A Cultural Policy for Australia? Do we need it? What should be in it?'. Are you joining them? Tickets are selling fast. Find out more and book now [here].

FIVE NEW REGIONAL ARTS PROJECTS RECEIVE RAF FUNDING
Regional Arts NSW has announced an additional $84,080 in grants from the Australian Government's Regional Arts Fund for 2004-2005 to support five new community arts initiatives in regional and remote New South Wales. The additional funds are the result of the decision by the Government to increase the Regional Arts Fund specifically to address priority areas of unmet need for arts development support: in remote, isolated and Indigenous communities of New South Wales and for communities which have not previously benefited from a Regional Arts Fund grant. [Full story]

TWO REGIONAL NSW ARTISTS RECEIVE 2005 WINDMILL TRUST FUNDS
Braidwood landscape artist, Jonathan Throsby, has won the $5,000 Windmill Trust Scholarship for regional NSW and ACT artists. Throsby, who also works as a rural fencing contractor, has long been regarded as an exceptional contributor to the Australian contemporary painting tradition. The grant will enable him to take time out to create a body of work for exhibition in GRANTPIRRIE Gallery, Sydney, in 2006. The trustees have also awarded exhibition support valued at $3,000 to Sandra McMahon from Towrang, NSW, whose recent art practice includes drawing, mixed media and painting. Sandra has lived and worked in regional NSW for the past 22 years and her main inspiration has also come from the landscape. Contact Zoja Bojic, Communications Manager, National Association for the Visual Arts Tel 02 9368 1900 Email zoja@visualarts.net.au.

NSW REGIONAL ARTS FUND 2006 - MORE FUNDS, MORE ACCESSIBLE
Applications for the Regional Arts Fund in NSW are now open, with opportunities for regional communities to access funds for arts and cultural projects starting in 2006. This year the Fund is even more accessible with a special new category - Emerging Projects - aimed at applicants who have either never applied or who have previously been unsuccessful. The new category is the result of an announcement of an increase in the Fund by the Minister for the Arts & Sport last year to target areas that have not previously accessed the Fund, particularly remote, isolated, disadvantaged and Indigenous communities. Unlike the other categories - New Initiatives, Partnerships and Residencies & Mentorships - applicants for the Emerging Projects category do not have to submit a full proposal. Full details, guidelines and application forms now online or contact the Funding & Research Officer Tel 02 9247 8577 ext 8 Email funding@regionalartsnsw.com.au Website www.regionalartsnsw.com.au.

FUTURE MAPPING | SKILLS DEVELOPMENT | CRITICAL DEBATE - AN INSP!RED CULTURAL CONFERENCE
2 - 3 September, Sydney - Early bird rates close 22 July
CCD NSW, Museums & Galleries NSW and Regional Arts NSW present INSP!RE, a thought-provoking future ideas fest for arts and cultural workers and volunteers, artists, community leaders, local and other government policy makers, and planners - anyone interested in the arts and cultural industries. Featuring distinguished keynote speakers from around the world including:
Geeta Dharmarajan, Founder, Katha Centre for Sustainable Learning, Story Research and Resource Centre, New Delhi (India); Dr Franco Bianchini, Cultural planner and lecturer, Comedia, London (UK); Dee Davis and Tim Marema, from the Centre for Rural Strategies, Kentucky (USA). A brilliant opportunity to gain knowledge and new insights ... and a chance to network with professionals across three peak oganisations.Come away empowered to map out a new future – be Inspired! Full program, speakers list, registration online or contact Angela or Cinzia Tel 02 9764 6588 ext 2 Email inspire@ccdnsw.org Website www.ccdnsw.org/inspire

VOLUNTEER TRAVEL ASSISTANCE FOR INSP!RE DELEGATES
Regional Arts NSW, in partnership with Community Cultural Development, Museums and Galleries NSW and with the support of the NSW Ministry for the Arts, is offering financial assistance for volunteers to attend the INSP!RE State Conference in Sydney on 2 & 3 September. Grants cover the two days of the Conference and dinner on the Friday evening. Volunteers in arts or cultural organisations in regional NSW communities are eligible to apply. Limited funds are available to metropolitan volunteers who would not be able to attend for financial reasons. Volunteer Assistance Application forms can be downloaded from the INSP!RE website at www.ccdnsw.org/inspire
Applications close 22 July

FRESH ARTS 05
Until 14 August, Dubbo
A survey of new art from Dubbo and surrounding regions in three locations: the Dubbo Regional Gallery, the BAWD exhibition space, and Dundullimal Homestead. Also features a series of public programs and school holiday workshops. Contact Dubbo Regional Gallery Tel 02 6881 4342 Email gallery@dubbo.nsw.gov.au

OUR COMMUNITY - A GREAT PLACE TO BE
Until January 2006
This diversity of North West NSW Indigenous communities is the focus of this new exhibition at the National Museum featuring a collection of 55 striking images by three leading Australian photographers - Juno Gemes, Sharon Aldrick and Ron Blake. Our Community – Great Place To Be focuses on life in Brewarrina, Walgett, Lightning Ridge and Angledool. The exhibition looks at the concept of ‘community’ and ideas of Aboriginal identity and self- representation within the broader multicultural rural community. The photographers all worked closely with the area’s indigenous and multicultural communities over a six-year period to create the show.

THE SPIRIT OF US - THE MARK OF AN ABORIGINAL
6 July - 14 August, Grafton
An exhibition of works by a group of emerging outback Aboriginal artists curated by Outback Arts' Regional Indigenous Arts Officer, Gail Naden. The Indigenous Arts Development program aims to provide professional development opportunities for regional and rural Aboriginal artists and create opportunities for exhibitions of artists from isolated areas. The Spirit of Us not only showcases the work of Aboriginal artists in outlying areas but has fostered relationships between artists and the gallery and provided remote emerging artists with opportunities to interact with established artists. Supported by the NSW Ministry for the Arts and toured by Outback Arts. Contact Grafton Regional Art Gallery Tel 02 6642 3177 Email education@graftongallery.nsw.gov.au

ALSO ON AT GRAFTON GALLERY
6 July - 14 August, Grafton
Tubular Cels - A wild and wet exhibition of loons, goons and surfin' toons!
Daily Examiner Photographers: Race Around - Fashion Daily Examiner photographers Simon Hughes, Adam Hourigan and Debra Novak Fisher explore fashion, the race and people taking part in Grafton's July Racing Carnival.
Jan Davis: Folio/Foliate - An exhibition of paired pages (leaves in bookbinder's parlance), leaves of drawings, ink and wash drawings, drawings of leaves, of trees, of foliage, of sounds, smells, changes of light. The drawings are an eidetic engagement with a particular place rather than the result of conscious optic empiricism.
Contact Grafton Regional Art Gallery Tel 02 6642 3177 Email education@graftongallery.nsw.gov.au

WAGAMBIRRA - PERFORMANCE BY COWRA'S INDIGENOUS YOUTH DANCE GROUP
7 July, Cowra
Wagambirra, Cowra's Indigenous Youth Dance Group, presents its fourth dance performance as part of the 2005 NAIDOC week ceremonies. Several traditional dances will be performed, including the welcome dance, the kangaroo dance, the fruit picking dance, the emu dance and the farewell dance. These unique performances are a presentation which expresses the Aboriginal heritage and culture though the creative arts. Other highlights of the Wagambirra Dance Group include the performance of traditional song and didgeridoo. At Yallballinga Boori Children's Services. Contact Kellie Holliday, Reconnect Tel 02 6341 2657.

ESCAPE ARTFEST
7 - 12 July, Milton-Ulladulla
A celebration of quality artistic talent in the Southern Shoalhaven district, showcasing artists of various media and techniques, including painting, sculpture, mixed media, music, dance, poetry, film, video, literature, performance and much more. Formerly known as the Tabula Rasa Contemporary Arts Festival, the Escape Artfest carries on the best traditions of the original event. It now adds new spice to reflect the growing community of artists attracted to the area in recent years. Website www.escapeartfest.info.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY SCREENING FOR CHILDREN - FIVE CHILDREN AND IT
9 July, Robertson
Set in the English countryside during WW1, a group of children discover an ancient sand fairy who can grant their wishes. Based on the book by E. Nesbit, starring Eddie Izzard. Robertson will be celebrating Christmas in July with gusto, with the artist's guild presenting 'homemade in the highlands' at the Village Woodworks. They are even expecting a visit from the man in red himself before the screening of this holiday movie. Robertson Community Cinema at the CTC@Robertson Tel 02 4885 2665.

THREE BROTHERS - DEMONSTRATIONS, DREAMTIME & DIDGERIDOO
10 July, Murwillumbah
An exhibition of artworks by Robert Appo, Mark Deamon Noter Browning & Garth Lena and Dreamtime stories with storyteller, Amarlee Kelly. Bring the kids, take a seat on the floor (bring a cushion) for stories from the area of how we all came to be here. Followed by a dynamic didgeridoo & dance performance by Ginibi. Tweed River Art Gallery, Murwillumbah. Tel 02 6670 2790 Website www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/artgallery.

MURRAY MUSIC CLUB
10 July, Wodonga
This month's feature act: Meg Heywood-Dodsworth and Lachie Smith. Meg’s unique style of vocalising has developed into a passion for expressive singing, songwriting, guitar and fiddle and is influenced by the music of Ani de Franco. Lachie is a very talented guitarist whose specialty is classical guitar but who also draws influences from Irish music, jazz and blues. The Music Club aims to provide a platform to expose the wealth of talent on the Border region. Performers can register simply by putting their name on the blackboard. Around 10 minutes performance time will be offered to each performer, with extended time if the audience demands an encore. Sweet Chestnuts Café, Gateway Island, Wodonga. Contact Karen Roben at Murray Arts, Tel 02 6021 5034.

EXOTICA - BY THE QUILTERS GUILD OF NSW
10 - 31 July, Gilgandra
A showcase of entries in the the Quilters Guild's 2004 challenge on the theme: 'Exotica'. Features a diverse array of works by 45 Guild members using a wide range of techniques and fabrics, both traditional and contemporary. Each year the Guild runs a challenge for members to make a quilt on a theme for a suitcase exhibition which travels both interstate and around NSW. Originally designed as a one year event, the increased demand has kept the collection on the road for two years. Co-coordinator Jane Gibson described 'Exotica' as one of the most successful challenges to date." See it at the Coo-ee Heritage Centre, Newell Highway, Gilgandra NSW. Contact: Libby Kermond-Carr Tel 02 6847 2045.

OUTBACK THEATRE'S REWIND
11 - 12 July, Wagga Wagga
Life's out of control... Your teacher's on your back, your boss is on your case, the girls at netball are bitches, and your Mum just never lets up. And then you get dumped by your boyfriend. But what if you could rewind and start all over again? Rewind is a black comedy about a teenage girl struggling to cope with the chaos of school, work, sport, parents and friends. Written by young Hay playwright Steph Williams, the play will be performed by a cast of young people from Hay at the Riverina Theatre's Page to Stage Young Dramatists Festival at the Playhouse Theatre. Directed by Outback Theatre Artistic Director Amy Hardingham, Rewind will also be performed in Hay later in the year. Contact Civic Theatre Box Office Tel 02 6926 9688 or Amy Hardingham, Artistic Director, Outback Theatre Tel 02 6993 1715.

SYO IN CONCERT
12 - 16 July, Central West NSW
The Sydney Youth Orchestra at its best - a full symphonic orchestra of about 65 players aged between 14-25 years representing the finest young musicians from Sydney. Conducted by Julia De Plater, the repertoire will include Bizet's Carmen Suites, Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante and Holst's The Planets. As a special highlight, Mitchell Conservatorium and Bathurst Youth Orchestra members will also have the opportunity to perform with the SYO in Bathurst on 13 July, and Mitchell (Forbes) and Macquarie Conservatorium students will feature in Dubbo on 16 July.
12 July Lithgow - Union Hall Tel 02 6352 4290
13 July Bathurst - Aikman Hall, The Scots School Tel 02 6331 6622
14 July Forbes - Town Hall Tel 02 6852 1736
16 July Dubbo - War Memorial Civic Centre Tel 02 6884 8599

SYO TODDLERS PROMS
12 - 16 July, Central West NSW
Toddlers Proms are for children aged between 2-10 years (and their parents) and are one of the Sydney Youth Orchestra's most popular programs. It is a fun way to introduce children to the full range of instruments, sounds and sections of the orchestra. Kids will be encouraged to clap, dance, sing and march along to the music and some will even get the chance to beat the bass drums, whack the timpani or conduct the whole orchestra! Cost: $5 per person (under 2 yrs free), available at the door.
12 July Lithgow - Union Hall Tel 02 6352 4290
13 July Bathurst - Aikman Hall, The Scots School Tel 02 6331 6622
16 July Dubbo - War Memorial Civic Centre Tel 02 6884 8599

HOT SHORTS
15 - 16 & 22 - 23 July, Byron Bay
A program of 12 short performances all under 15 minutes long, presented by separate teams and written and performed by local artists, at the Baywrite Theatre in Byron Bay. The audience will be able to vote for their favourite piece and at the end of the last night the team with the most votes will win $1000 cash. Cost: $17. Any profits will be used by Baywrite Theatre to further promote local creative work. Tel 02 6685 5659 or 02 6687 4278 Email geoffp@grevilleasoft.com.au

THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL COMES TO NARROMINE
20 July - 21 August, Narromine
A travelling exhibition from the Australian War Memorial at the Narromine Aviation Museum at the Narromine Aerodrome. Contact Tel 02 6889 7131.

PAUL CAPSIS IN CONCERT
22 July, Lismore
One of Australia's most extraordinary vocal talents returns to Lismore with an amazingly dynamic and outrageous new show. A master of mood and versatility, Capsis pushes the limits of cabaret - dragging the genre kicking and screaming into the 21st Century. Lismore City Hall. Contact Northern Rivers Ticket Centre Tel 02 6621 5600 Website www.norpa.org.au.

H'SAO
24 July, Lismore
A six piece band from Chad in Central Africa that embodies a blend of cultures and influences, draws inspiration from the traditions of their country of origin and neighbouring African ethnic regions. These vibrant young entertainers combine gospel, soul and jazz into their own original compositions and have been applauded around the world for their outstanding live performance, beautiful melodies and traditional dancing. Lismore City Hall. Contact Northern Rivers Ticket Centre Tel 02 6621 5600 Website www.norpa.org.au

THE SYDNEY TRAVELLING FILM FESTIVAL
5 - 7 August, Huskisson
Screening at Huskisson Pictures, the festival will be showing a selection of foreign language films, Australian features and shorts and a documentary. Included in the program is the outstanding Italian drama Good Morning, Night; a powerful film based on the true story of the kidnapping of Italy's former Prime Minister, Aldo Moro in 1978. This film won the Outstanding Screenplay award at the Venice International Film Festival. Web www.sydneyfilmfestival.org

NEW DIRECTOR'S CUT OF CATHY HENKEL'S SPIKE
8 August, Byron Bay
Byron Film Club & Hatchling Productions screens a new director's cut of Cathy Henkel's film documentary about Spike Milligan, I Told You I Was Ill - The Life and Legacy of Spike Milligan. The director's cut features a new ending focused more on the activism of Spike and the power of his pen. Followed by a Q & A with Cathy will directly after the screening. This will be the first screening of this film prior to a national tour. Byron Bay Community Centre Theatre. Website www.screenworks.com.au/bfc/newprog.html or www.spikemilliganlegacy.com.

THE ARTIST'S BOOK WORKSHOP
2 - 3 July, Lismore
The workshop will cover traditional bookbinding techniques and contemporary approaches to artists' books. Cost $30.00 ($20.00 for students). The Next Gallery Email nextart@scu.edu.au

PLAN TO BE PUBLISHED POETRY WORKSHOP WITH LES WICKS
2 - 3 July, Wollongong
Les Wicks is widely published both in Australia and overseas, with seven collections to his name. His workshops are known for their constructive and friendly orientation. This workshop will have an emphasis on the nuts and bolts of establishing a poetry audience. A key component will be traditional workshopping where three of each participant's poems are discussed. Other topics include running your own projects, taking up opportunities offered by the internet and getting your work published. At the South Coast Writers' Centre, Wollongong Tel 02 4228 0151 Email scwc@1earth.net

YOUTH ARTS ROADSHOW
July - October, Northern Rivers
A series of art-based workshops for young people living in small and isolated communities around the Northern Rivers region. Professional artists will visit a range of smaller and isolated communities in the Richmond and Clarence Valleys to teach dance, percussion, pottery, mosaic and painting. All worskshops are free. Dates and locations of July & August workshops are as follows:

EXPOSURES: NAIDOC WEEK PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKSHOPS
3 - 7 July, Bathurst
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery's outreach program for local schools to celebrate NAIDOC week 2005. The program has been designed to enhance students' exposure to photography and Indigenous artists. Carmen Sharah will talk to students about her work as an Indigenous artist and inspire students to make their own photographs. The works will be on display at the schools and in the Gallery/Library foyer from 4-10 July. A CASP project supported by Regional Arts NSW and the NSW Government through the Ministry for the Arts. Contact Emma Smith, Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Tel 02 6331 6066.

SCRIPT TO SCREEN: CINEMATIC TECHNIQUE FOR DIRECTORS
9 - 10 July, Byron Bay
A two-day intensive course that will focus on illuminating the different aspects of the director's cinematic craft. Course participants will tie theory to practice via the work of established master filmmakers. Presented by Charlie de Salis, an experienced director, writer and producer whose directing credits include short films, television drama, documentary, commercials, and high-end corporate work. Cost: $120. Screenworks office, Jonson Street, Byron Bay. Tel 02 6680 9220 Email events@screenworks.com.au Website www.screenworks.com.au/blog/blog.htm

PETER GRIFFEN'S FREEDOM IN ABSTRACT EXPRESSION
9 - 11 July, Coorabell
A workshop to awaken your passion for joyous free-form expression. Peter is known as one of Australia's leading abstract artists. He exhibits and teaches throughout the eastern states of Australia and in New Zealand. He's had over 50 exhibitions in Australia, London and Paris and has been hung in the Sulman, Dobell & Fleurieu Peninsula Biennale. Cost: $220. Coorabell Hall. Contact Ruth Tel 02 6687 1256 Mobile 0411 306 660 Email richinspirit@optusnet.com.au Website www.byronbayartworkshops.com

ARTSTART YOUTH ARTS & SKILLS PROGRAM
July to September, Central West and Orana regions
The biennial Youth Arts and Skills Festival program for young people aged 12 to 24 funded by TAFE NSW, ArtStart aims to cultivate the skills of young people who, through isolation or other disadvantage, find it hard to access education and training in the arts. The program kicks off in the Central West and Orana regions these school holidays with workshops in juggling, circus and dance, video production, puppetry, art, design and event management. There's something for everyone with activities taking place in Wellington, Forbes, Parkes, Lachlan, Bathurst, Blayney, Cabonne, Lithgow, Cowra, Oberon, Orange, Dubbo, Gilgandra, Narromine and the Warrumbungles. Contact Bron Trathen, Youth Arts Officer, Arts OutWest Tel 02 6338 4657 or Merryn Spencer, Orana Arts Tel 02 6847 0559. Website www.artsoutwest.org.au

ARTSTART - HIP HOP WORKSHOPS
9 July - 11 September, Narromine & Dubbo
Arts OutWest and Orana Arts present Hip Hop workshops with Leesa Berwick, Director of Stepping Out Dance Factory in Dubbo. A main focus for ArtStart 2005 is physical theatre, and the program will culminate in a series of workshops, forums and performances planned at the Catapult Festival in Bathurst in September. The Hip Hop workshops are a great opportunity for young people to experience different aspects of the arts. There's also the chance to showcase your work and efforts with a performance at the conclusion of the workshops. Contact Orana Arts Tel 6847 0559 Email rado@oranaarts.com.

ARTSTART - SET DESIGN & FLAG MAKING WORKSHOPS
9 - 10 July, Warrumbungle National Park
Arts OutWest and Orana Arts present set design and flag making workshops with tutor Meg Leathart at the Environmental Education Centre in the Warrumbungle National Park. Another ArtStart event (see above). Participants will design and make their own flag which will be used in community events and festivals across the region in 2005/06. Contact Orana Arts Tel 6847 0559 Email rado@oranaarts.com.

2ND NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE FUTURE OF AUSTRALIA'S COUNTRY TOWNS
11 - 13 July, Bendigo, Victoria
An opportunity to re-affirm the identity of Australia's country towns, to reflect on the achievements and emerging challenges over the past 4 years, and to continue to build on the strengths of Australia's rural communities. The conference seeks to:
highlight the progress made
explore the ongoing and newly emerging issues
identify ways of measuring and evaluating progress, and
highlight the links between social, economic, cultural and environmental development in the creation of a sustainable future for Australia's country towns.
A book will be produced from the best of the papers and all papers and presentations will be made available online. Tel 03 5444 7523 Mobile 0407 441 523 Email maureen.rogers@latrobe.edu.au Website www.latrobe.edu.au/csrc/2ndconference/index.html

ARTS AND FOOD - KIDS' WORKSHOPS
11 - 15 July, Dubbo
In Concert with the Fresh Arts 05 Exhibitions (see What's On) Dubbo Regional Gallery is holding these special school holiday workshops for ages 5-12 years at Lazy River Estate each day from 10am-12pm. Contact Dubbo Regional Gallery Tel 02 6881 4342 Email gallery@dubbo.nsw.gov.au

SYO PLAYALONG
13 July, Bathurst
14 July, Forbes
16 July, Dubbo
In Bathurst, Forbes and Dubbo, young musicians from regional high schools and conservatoria are invited to join the Sydney Youth Orchestra in rehearsals and performance, strengthening their ties with the community and contributing to the development of orchestral music in NSW. These Playalongs are eagerly anticipated by local young musicians from each region. Contact Bathurst Tel 02 6331 6622
Forbes Tel 02 6852 1736 Dubbo Tel 02 6884 8599.

INTEGRITY & CONSISTENCY MUSIC LIBRARIAN WORKSHOP
17 July, Brisbane
This intensive one-day Library Management workshop is relevant for all music librarians. While focused on orchestral scores and parts, the other areas of information include copyright, moral rights, licensing and dealing with hire libraries and music lending schemes. Much of the information presented is transferable for developing and maintaining other types of sheet music catalogues and libraries; whether choral, vocal, band charts or solo instrumental. State Library of Queensland Conference Room. Contact Rachelle Elliot Tel 02 9241 2018 or the State Library of Queensland, Music Services, Chris McDonald Tel 03 3840 7839

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS WITH LINDA GODFREY
22 July, 5 & 19 August, 2 & 16 September, Wollongong
Back by popular demand, Linda Godfrey will facilitate fortnightly writing workshops for SCWC members and participants of groups meeting. $40/$60 for non-members. Payment must be received by 19 July. South Coast Writers Centre, Wollongong. Tel 02 4228 0151 Email scwc@1earth.net

RITUAL OR CELEBRATION? CONTESTING THE ROLE OF ARTS FESTIVALS
29 July, Sydney
Presented by Museums & Galleries NSW, this symposium will investigate the geographic impacts of recurring arts events, their traditional meanings, challenges and their future. Key Australian and international speakers will address current philosophical and practical questions including the role of tradition and celebration, whether arts festivals have a natural life span and their influence on the development of local cultural production. Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney. Contact Kathryn Gray Tel 02 9339 9910 Freecall 1800 114 311 (regional NSW) Email aletham@mgnsw.org.au Website www.sydneyartonpaperfair.com.au/SAPF2005/symposium.php

RURAL YOUTH ISSUES FORUM
29 July, Dubbo
Open to anybody who works with young people or is interested in addressing youth issues, the forum will feature presentations and workshops on best practice, the latest research and showcase innovative programs run by rural youth services. Topics covered include: public space, policing, entertainment & events, health issues, transport, safety, youth advisory committees, youth services and much more. Dubbo Branch, Macquarie Regional Library, Dubbo. Contact Joanne Tel 02 9319 1100 x3 Freecall 1800 627 323 Email info@yapa.org.au Website www.yapa.org.au/yapa/forums/ruralyouth.htm

SELF-PORTRAIT WORKSHOP WITH MIKE PARR
30 July, Mullumbimby
Mike Parr, internationally known for his confronting performances and stunning drypoints, will be conducting a self-portrait workshop at the Piece Gallery. Parr will take the participants through an exploration of relief and drypoint printmaking with an emphasis on drawing. Cost: $140. Tel 02 6684 3446.

ORCHESTRAS: PLAYING FOR LIFE - TRANSITIONS & INTERVENTIONS
20 - 21 August, Sydney
A conference that will bring together members of the orchestral community including players, tutors, conductors, composers, educators and administrators. Delegates are expected from professional, youth, school and community orchestras across Australia, including regional areas. The conference consists of information sessions, workshops, performances and discussion forums. At the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
Call for Papers: The Orchestras of Australian Network Members and other interested parties are invited to submit discussion points or comments for two workshops being facilitated by Dr Richard Letts at the conference. Contacting TOAN Tel 02 9241 2018 Website www.toan.com.au
Closing 10 August

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Opportunities

YOUTH WORK AND YOUTH ACTIVISM WRITERS WANTED
Use (a) your youth work background or (b) your youth activism experience and contacts and (c) your writing skills to earn some spare cash. The Youth Action Policy Association (YAPA) needs one or more new youth work feature writers and one or more new youth activism feature writers to produce articles for their monthly newsletter YAPRap. These articles will showcase high quality and innovative youth work projects and services across NSW. There are 2 ways you can do this: 1. Apply to be a regular feature writer, producing an article each month (approximately 10 articles per year).
or 2. Apply to join a pool of occasional feature writers. YAPA pays $300 + GST per article. Website [PDF] www.yapa.org.au/yaprapyouthworkwriter.pdf or www.yapa.org.au/yaprapactivismwriter.pdf

ACCIDENTS & ALCHEMIES - PERFORMANCES SOUGHT
Performance Space in Sydney is producing two nights of new performance on 30 September and 7 October. Proposals are invited from mature and emerging artists to present a short performance work (10 minutes or less) as part of the program. Successful applicants must be available for two production meetings (on 22 or 23 August and 19 or 20 September) and a 2 hour technical rehearsal in the days prior to the performance and a dress rehearsal at 5pm on the evening of the performance. For more information including technical specifications and how to apply contact Sofie Gibson, Project Manager Tel 02 9698 7235 Email projects@performancespace.com.au Website www.performancespace.com.au
Closing 11 July

CITÉ INTERNATIONALE DES ARTS, PARIS RESIDENCY
The Power Institute invites applications from artists and those in arts related fields to undertake residencies at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris, France. Categories: the Power Institute Award for Artists, the Power Institute Award for Art Critics, Art Writers, Art Curators, Art Historians or Art Administrators and the Power Institute Award for Staff and Research Postgraduates of the University of Sydney and its affiliates.
Contact Tel 02 9351 4211 Website www.arts.usyd.edu.au/departs/arthistory/power/
Closing 25 July

IN SITE OUT 2
A regional Installation Event in Orange Botanic Gardens is inviting expressions of interest to participate. Tel 02 6338 4657 Email artsoutwest@csu.edu.au Website www.artsoutwest.org.au
Closing 1 August

YOUNG ARTISTS | NEW WORK | MEDIA EXPOSURE | NOISE
NOISE is a major national youth arts initiative that develops and profiles young artists and their work on radio, television, in print and online. NOISE is unique because it hangs creative works across the media, rather than on gallery walls. All young artists, 25 and under, are invited to submit art in all forms, all year round, for the opportunity to be exhibited: Pictures, Words, Music, Film, Animation, Photography, Fashion, Object and Industrial Design, E-works, Blogs, Zines… in short, anything creative. Submissions this year can be eligible for the Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards (SOYA). Artists can receive $10,000 in cash and flights, plus mentorship with industry experts. Website www.noise.net
Closing 31 August

EYESCREAM SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Eyescream invites you once again to blow the dust off your jar of fake blood and make film to scare the hell out of our judges. Some fantastic prizes to be won. With a time limit of up to 30 minutes, Australian and NZ filmmakers are invited to make a creative, scary short film based on the darker genres such as horrors, suspense, and black comedy. Email eyescream@escendi.com.au Website www.eyescream.info
Closing 5 September

ART EXPO BRISBANE
24 September, RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane
The aim of the art expo is to create a new and fair avenue for you to gain the exposure you need as an artist but also to provide you with an avenue where you may sell your art directly to the public and establish new business contacts. The event is commission free so that you keep what you earn in sales. Applications open now. Entry Fee: $250 per artist (includes a 4m x 2.4m stand to display up to 20 works). Contact Curator Lili Andriani, Tel 0402 639 830 Email artexpo@bigpond.net.au Website www.artexpo.com.au.

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER, OUTBACK ARTS
Coonamble, Part-time (10 hrs/wk), Salary: $16,000 - $18,500pa
Outback Arts is the Regional Arts Board for the Far West region of New South Wales, servicing the shires of Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Coonamble, Walgett and Warren. An Executive Officer is sought to ensure sound and secure management of Outback Arts in the areas of financial management, procurement, appointment/management of staff, promotion and representation of the organisation. More information online [here].
Closing 8 July

REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (RADO), OUTBACK ARTS
Coonamble, 4 days a week, Salary: $40,000 - $45,000pa + motor vehicle
Outback Arts is the Regional Arts Board for the Far West region of New South Wales, servicing the shires of Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Coonamble, Walgett and Warren. The RADO will work with member organisations, community, government and non-government organisations in the development, funding, implementation, promotion and management of a range of small, medium and large arts and cultural projects in the Far West region. More information online [here].
Closing 8 July

MUSIC TEACHER
Dubbo
Macquarie Anglican Grammar School in Dubbo seeks a music educator with an interest in building/ developing a K-12 music program. Must have music education qualifications. 2005 classes will be Years 7 to 11. There is the possibility of permanent employment in 2006 with greater hours. Tel 02 6882 1668 Email enrol@mags.nsw.edu.au
Closing 18 July

HASTINGS COUNCIL COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM
Support for non-profit community groups and organisations to establish, strengthen and/or implement projects of benefit to Hastings residents. Grants provided on a dollar-for-dollar basis up to $5,000. Contact Maya Spannari Tel 6581 8634 Email mayas@hastings.nsw.gov.au
Closing 8 July

VINCENT FAIRFAX FELLOW
A unique program is designed to assist Australians to develop an ethical approach to leadership in business, government, the professions or community services; in town or country; in public life or private life. Designed by St James Ethics Centre to help those in positions of responsibility to learn to meet this challenge. Tel 02 9299 9566 Email leadership@ethics.org.au Website www.ethics.org.au
Closing 5 August

TOWNS AND VILLAGES FUTURES PROGRAM
Aims to foster economic growth and create a more positive environment for business in communities with a population of less than 2,500. The program helps small regional communities take a strategic and proactive approach to economic development. Local council involvement is encouraged. Assistance is available to cover 75% of costs to a maximum of $15,000 per project. Website www.regionalcommunities.nsw.gov.au
Closing 15 August

AIATSIS CONFERENCE SUPPORT FUND
A small competitive grants program at the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Studies (AIATSIS) that provides limited financial support to attend major international conferences held outside Australia. Support will take the form of a subsidy towards conference attendance, not funding in full, with the amount of subsidy to be determined on merit. Tel 02 6246 1144 Email grants@aiatsis.gov.au Website [PDF] www.aiatsis.gov.au
Closing 31 August

ARTIST RESIDENCY IN MALAYSIA 2006
Australian artists are invited to apply to undertake a residency at the compound of Rimbun Dahan, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This is a 12-month residency, with funding provided for airfare, accommodation, studio space, living costs, artists materials, and a concluding shared exhibition. Commences in February 2006. Email nimda@rimbundahan.org Website www.rimbundahan.org/art/application.htm
Closing 31 August

ASIALINK - VISUAL ARTS/CRAFT PROGRAM
Founded on the basis that artists want to communicate with others, and that visual images and objects can communicate across cultures very effectively, the Visual Arts/Craft Program offers opportunities for Australian visual artists and craftspeople to spend time working in Asian countries, through the Residencies Program, and initiates and facilitates exhibitions of contemporary art and craft between Australian and Asian countries through the Exhibitions Program. The Visual Arts/Craft Program also initiates special projects in various countries. Website www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au
Closing 2 September

ASIALINK - PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM
Opportunities for the exchange of skills, ideas and networks across boundaries of culture and practice. The current focus is on the individual artist's development of experience, knowledge and confidence to explore new forms, and to create exciting collaborations and future audiences. Website www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au
Closing 2 September

ASIALINK - ARTS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The Asialink Arts Management Program offers opportunities for the development and sharing of skills, ideas and networks across and within Asia and Australia. These opportunities are available for arts managers working across all art form areas including visual and performing arts, literature, festivals and technology. Arts organisations also play a large role in sending and receiving personnel on various programs. Website www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au
Closing 2 September

ASIALINK - LITERATURE PROGRAM
Storytelling is a powerful way of communicating the universal and the unique in human experience. The Asialink Literature Program offers a range of opportunities for writers and the broader community in Australia and Asia to experience each other's cultures and written expression. Website www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au
Closing 2 September

2005 TOAN NATIONAL ORCHESTRAL AWARDS
The only Orchestral Awards in Australia. Nominations sought for the categories: Professional Orchestra Award, Community Orchestra Award, Youth Orchestral Award, School Orchestra Award, Individual Regional Award, Individual Metropolitan Award, Enlightened Support Award and Life Time Achievement Award. Nominators must be members of TOAN. Tel 02 9241 2018 Email info@toan.com Website www.toan.com.au
Closing 4 July

NEW NATIONAL POETRY PRIZE
The newly national ACT Poetry Prize has opened its doors for entries, with a prize pool of $20,000 up for grabs. Categories are: The Rosemary Dobson Award for an unpublished poem by an Australian poet (valued at $3,000); the David Campbell Award for an unpublished poem by an ACT poet (valued at $2,000); the Judith Wright Award for a published collection by an Australian poet (valued at $10,000); and the Alec Bolton Award for an unpublished manuscript by an Australian poet (valued at $5,000). Winners will be announced in December 2005. Tel 02 6207 2384
Closing 12 July

2005 HERITAGE VOLUNTEER AWARDS
The NSW Heritage Office requests nominations for the 2005 Heritage Volunteer Awards. Volunteering is a fundamental part of heritage conservation work in Australia and the NSW Government Heritage Volunteer Awards will recognise the outstanding performance of individuals and community organisations that have significantly improved the profile of heritage management in their local communities, motivated and managed heritage projects and promoted the value of heritage by significant means and through exemplary service. Website www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/09_subnav_05.htm
Closing 29 July

ACT PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Are you a keen photographer? Fancy yourself as a movie locations manager? If so, here's your chance to show your creativity by entering a unique competition being run by screenACTion, the ACT Government Office of Film, Television & Digital Media. To enter, put yourself in the shoes of a Hollywood location manager, visiting the region looking for suitable locations for the next blockbuster. screenACTion is looking for the best set of five photographs to help promote the ACT & Capital Region as a great film making destination. The winner will receive a $1,500 voucher to spend at any Ted's Camera Store in Australia. Tel 02 6205 0587 Email screenACTion@act.gov.au Website www.business.act.gov.au/screenaction
Closing 29 July

DEADLY AWARDS
Recognising the many and varied achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia in 2005. There are more than 20 award categories covering Indigenous music, sport, entertainment and community affairs. Categories include Single and Album Release of the
Year, AFL and NRL Footballer of the Year and Actor of the Year. In 2005 a new category has been introduced, the New Apprentice of the Year award, which will be presented to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander apprentice or trainee who is in training or has completed training within the last 12 months. Nomination forms available in the latest copy of Deadly Vibe magazine or on the Website www.deadlys.vibe.com.au
Closing 31 July

AWARDS AUSTRALIA - COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR & REGIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Nominations are now open for the NSW Community of the Year and Regional Achievement Awards from Awards Australia. The winner of the Community of the Year Award will win a $5,000 account with the Commonwealth Bank. The Regional Achievement Awards recognise achievement in business enterprise, events and tourism, regional service, environment and land care. Tel 02 9899 7251 Email nsw@awardsaustralia Website www.awardsaustralia.com
Closing 2 August

WOOLLAHRA SMALL SCULPTURE PRIZE
Now in its fifth year, the prestigious Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize is calling for artists to enter their work for a chance to win a total of $13,000 in prize money. The Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize is the only national prize for free standing sculptures of small dimensions (up to 80cm). Contact the Cultural Development Coordinator, Woollahra Municipal Council, Tel 02 9391 7135 Email jo.jansyn@woollahra.nsw.gov.au Website www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au
Closing 5 August

THANKS DAD NATIONAL PHOTO COMPETITION 2005
Thank dads and all men who have positive times with our children by entering their photo in the 6th annual Thanks Dad National Photo Competition. Categories include best primary or secondary school photographer, photos featuring 10-18 year olds and photos featuring grandparents or other significant males who are not the main carer. This free, non-profit, community-building initiative is supported by individuals, businesses, schools, shopping centres, community organisations and the Dept of Family and Community Services. There are $100 cash prizes. Contact Community Connection Tel 02 6622 3143 Website www.thanksdadphotos.org
Closing 25 August

THE JOHN MARSDEN AWARD FOR YOUNG AUSTRALIAN WRITERS
Express Media is proud to announce a new national competition for young writers less than 25 years of age. Named after the organisation's patron, the best-selling Young Adult fiction author John Marsden (who is also donating a total cash prize of $2,000 for the competition), the inaugural John Marsden Prize for Young Australian Writers will award prizes of $500 each to two young writers for the best poem and the best short story entered into the competition. The winning entries will also appear in the December issue of Voiceworks magazine, published quarterly by Express Media and dedicated to showcasing the work of young Australian writers and artists. Website www.expressmedia.org.au
Closing 31 August

ORPHEUS MUSIC COMPOSITION COMPETITION 2005
Orpheus Music wishes to encourage the creation of an Australian recorder repertoire that is primarily suitable for students or amateurs. Compositions may be submitted in the following sections: Open - Work featuring solo recorder and work for recorder ensemble; and 18 Years And Under - Work featuring recorder. Email info@orpheusmusic.com.au Website www.orpheusmusic.com.au
Closing 31 August

CHURCH & DWIGHT LLOYD REES MEMORIAL YOUTH ART AWARD
Young artists aged between 18 and 28 are invited to submit one artwork in the media of painting, drawing and or printmaking for this acquisitive prize of $5,000 to be judged by Guy Warren, Nicholas Harding and Michael Kempson. The winner will be announced at the exhibition Opening on 16 September at Lane Cove Council Chambers in Sydney. Tel 02 9428 4898 Email centrehouse@bigpond.com Website www.centrehouse.org.au
Closing 31 August

AQUASCULPTURE 2005
Port Macquarie's biennial outdoor sculpture prize and exhibition. The Town Green will be turned into an outdoor gallery with the beautiful Hastings River as the backdrop. Artists are guaranteed great exposure during the week long outdoor exhibition, which is timed to coincide with National Water Week, and will be officially launched on Sunday 16 October. AquaSculpture links community, arts and the environment, with this year's theme - based on 'Climate Change'. Artists are encouraged to consider collaborating with others e.g. performers, musicians, environmentalists and scientists etc. to create works that can be heard, touched, scented, seen and engage audiences. Total prize pool is $8,000. Contact Kim Freeman, AquaSculpture Coordinator, Tel 02 6581 8109 Email kimf@hastings.nsw.gov.au Website www.aquasculpture.com.au
Closing 16 September

EARTHLY ENCOUNTERS - CERAMICS EXHIBITION
A show which features some of Australia's very best ceramicists based in the central west of NSW such as Peter Wilson, Greg Daly, Lino Alvarez, Ros Auld, Janet Mansfield, Alan Peascod, Chester Nealie, Susie McMeekin and others. The exhibition has been developed with funding from the Regional Arts Fund and is a collaboration between Arts OutWest and the Orange Regional Gallery. Earthly Encounters is available to tour regional areas from January 2006. Contact Alan Sisley, Orange Regional Gallery Tel 02 6393 8136.

2005 PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
The Regional Arts NSW e-Bulletin is published on the 1st day of every month (or next business day), with a deadline for contributions of seven days before the end of the month.
The deadline for contributions to the 1 August e-Bulletin is Monday 25 July.

NO REPEATS! (BUT EVERYTHING IS ARCHIVED ONLINE)
The Regional Arts NSW e-Bulletin contains no repeat listings but there are always other opportunities, grants and/or prizes still available from previous editions. Access them on the archive [here].

CONTRIBUTIONS
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