RANSW e-Bulletin 1 September 2005

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'YOU ARE NOT ALONE'
12 - 14 September, Hazelhurst Regional Art Gallery
21 - 23 September, New England Regional Gallery
28 - 30 September, Creative Arts Centre, Gunnedah
A showcase of multi media artworks by disadvantaged young people produced in various BIGhART community projects around Australia over the past 7 years. Deeply personal stories, vignettes and dramatisations which all have a common theme - that seeking help and speaking about difficult life experiences can help you to find that you are not alone. Includes HURT, a 5 screen installation; excepts from the knot at home 8 part SBS TV series to be screened in 2006; Handle With Care video presentation and Addictions, a series of 5 minute radio pieces. Young people will introduce their works and present a Q&A at the launch at 7.30pm on 13 September. Presented by the Hazelhurst Regional Art Gallery, 782 Kingsway, Gymea, and Beyond Empathy, a non-profit youth arts mentoring organisation. Contact Phillip Crawford Tel 0427 697 173 or 02 4274 2260 Email phillipdonna@optusnet.com.au.

THE ONE AND ONLY ... PLAY ON THE PLAINS FESTIVAL & WORLD RECORD UTE MUSTER
30 September - 1 October, Deniliquin ('Deni')
From aerobatics to bull riding, live concerts to bush poetry, the Deni Ute Muster has it all. This year's array of highlights includes: Australian aerobatic performer Pip Borrman performing his hair-raising, death-defying aerial manoeuvres; man battles beast in the adrenalin pumping bull ride spectacular; a monster tractor pull; lawn mower racing; Noel Cutler's bush poetry and whipcracking; a display tent full of Holden vehicles; a unique display of one-offs and modified utes and the Ute of the Year award. For the family, Carnivale Corner will have circus activities and an animal farm.
Tickets $40 - $95 Tel 03 5881 3388 Website www.utemuster.info

CATAPULT YOUTH ARTS FESTIVAL
- SLINGSHOT YOURSELF INTO A CIRCUS SPECTACULAR!
16 - 18 September, Bathurst
Roll up ! Roll up! to a unique biennial youth festival featuring the largest troupe of circus performers to ever juggle, tumble, unicycle and funamble together in NSW. The best national and international circus performers alongside the cream of youth circus from around the state in incredibly affordable shows for the whole family. Extra! Extra! Don't miss the sensational opening parade with over 400 participants, free performances in Machattie Park by the world champion buskers, forums and workshops. Professional performers and youth circus troupes from around the country. Contact Stephen Champion Tel 02 6333 6166 Email stephen.champion@bathurst.nsw.gov.au Website www.artsoutwest.org.au.
Bookings Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre Tel 02 6333 6161

HISTORY WEEK 2005 - TRANSFORM
17 - 25 September, across NSW
The History Week 2005 program is packed with fascinating treasures, forgotten places, hidden histories, recreated pasts and unique personal stories. Visit the State Records exhibition of legal 'firsts' for women - including the first woman charged with murder in NSW; witness historians talking about the big problems, questions and issues of Australian history at the University of New England; discover the grandeur of Edmund Blacket's St Saviour's Cathedral in Goulburn; take in an exhibition of the history of pubs and Aboriginal meeting places in the Merimbula/ Pambula district; see the sporting history of Queanbeyan; or tour the 1910 historic house 'Olivene' now known as 'Crawford House' in Alstonville. With over 120 organisations participating, the History Week Calendar is a must see. Pick up one from your local library or contact Carolyne Carter Tel 02 9252 8715 Email office@historycouncilnsw.org.au
Website www.historycouncilnsw.org.au ArtStart poster

ARTSTART NSW YOUTH ARTS & SKILLS FESTIVAL
17 September - 3 October, Sydney & Statewide
The NSW TAFE funded youth arts and skills festival - ArtStart - kicks off on 17 September with an showcase featuring circus feats, street funk, Aboriginal dance, urban groove, hip hop, reggae and rock. There's also an exhibition of works by emerging photographers, filmmakers, sculptors and multi-media artists. ArtStart provides mentoring for young people from diverse comunities to work alongside professional artists and performers and it is coordinated in 22 areas across NSW. Regional highlights at the launch include:
Thinnamunday, Indigenous dance troupe from the North West
Photographs by Sean Spencer, aged 12, capturing the spirit and exuberance of Northern Rivers Youth Arts Roadshow workshops and
Rhythms in Clay - 6 beautiful, sculptural clay drums, built and decorated by young artists from Armidale.
The ArtStart launch is free! 1 - 5pm Museum of Sydney Tel 02 9846 8101 Email artstart@tafensw.edu.au Website www.artstart.com.au

THE BELLINGEN GLOBAL CARNIVAL

30 September - 2 October, Bellingen
Bellingen's annual multicultural and multi-arts festival blends traditional, classical, contemporary and electronic concerts and promises its audience an intimate encounter with the performers and their art form. There are workshops for the public as well as outdoor physical theatre; art, craft and photography exhibitions; a forum to look at social issues plus a children's festival with professional child minding and crèche facilities. The Carnival has a focus on contemporary electronic music, which draws from different cultures and is a fusion that juxtaposes the new with the more traditional. The festival bar provides a range of refreshments from alcoholic beverages to juices and the market arena offers delicious food & craft from around the world. Tel 02 6655 3024 Email carnival@globalcarnival.com Website www.globalcarnival.com

BOB DEBUS NEW MINISTER FOR THE ARTS
The NSW Premier, Mr Morris Iemma, has appointed the Attorney-General and Minister for the Environment, Mr Bob Debus, as Minister for the Arts in addition to his other areas of responsibility. Mr Debus has been affiliated with state arts leadership for nearly a decade, having served as Minister Assisting the Minister for the Arts from 1995 to 1999, then Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts from April 1999 to March 2003. More about Mr Debus [here]

ABC TV TO LAUNCH NEW ARTS SHOW
The ABC will launch a new half-hour prime time arts and culture show called Vulture on Tuesday 27 September at 10pm. Vulture will be hosted by former Doug Anthony Allstars troupe member, Richard Fidler, who will lead an alternating panel of 4 people each week discussing the issues and ideas shaping our cultural landscape. Top names are already promised for the show's line-up, and Executive Producer, Guy Rundle says to expect a show which is "opinionated, with passionate people thrashing out the cultural debates that we live by, carving up the sacred cows, putting out the fat cats, not believing the hype, and playing doctor with the spin,' he says. Vulture will run for eight weeks. Website www.abc.net.au/tv

FINALISTS SELECTED FOR PARLIAMENT OF NSW INDIGENOUS ART PRIZE
5 - 9 September, Sydney
Works by 53 Aboriginal artists from across NSW have been selected as finalists for the inaugural Parliament of NSW Indigenous Art Prize which was established by the Parliament of NSW to promote the unique Indigenous cultures of NSW. With an award of $20,000, the Prize is expected to become one of the most prestigious in Australia. The 53 finalists hail from right across the State - from Wilcannia and Lightning Ridge, to Moree and Boggabilla, Tamworth and Armidale, Kempsey and Maclean, the Central Coast, Sydney, Queanbeyan and the South Coast. Finallists' works will be exhibited in the Fountain Court at Parliament House from 5 - 29 September and the winner will be announced on 14 September. The winning work will become part of the Parliament of NSW art collection. Contact Yvette Andrews Tel 02 9230 2301 Mobile 0408 281 810

MAGABALA PUBLISHES BOOK BY 11 YEAR OLD AUTHOR
Magabala Books has just published a book by 11 year old Annaliese Porter which captures the Australian outback in a moving bush ballad about the country's vast interior. Porter's original version of The Outback won a poetry prize at the Gunnedah Eisteddfod in 2003, leading to an invitation to perform her works at the Sydney Writer's Festival. The Outback also features illustrations from one of Australia's most celebrated artists, Bronwyn Bancroft, whose work is held in collections throughout the world and who has contributed to some 21 books. Website www.magabala.com

COUNTRY ENERGY ART PRIZE FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
14 September - 16 October, Grafton
42 artists from across the State will vie for honours in this years $35,000 Country Energy Art Prize for Landscape Painting. Chosen from more 470 entries, the finalists now await the judging of Australia's richest annual landscape competition on 14 September. There were almost 100 more entries received in this year's competition, including 15 artists who are second-time finalists and two artists who have reached the final stages of the competition since its inception three years ago. This year's overall winner will be announced by Sydney artist ultimate judge Susanne Archer at Grafton Regional Gallery on 14 September and an exhibition of the 42 finalists' artworks will continue to 16 October. See the 42 finalists' works online at www.countryenergy.com.au/artprize.

FROM HAY TO THE HARBOUR: OUTBACK THEATRE PERFORMS IN SYDNEY
Outback Theatre's production of young Hay playwright Steph Williams' play Rewind was such a success at the Young Dramatists - Page to Stage Festival in Wagga Wagga last month that it has been selected to be performed in Sydney. Rewind, a black comedy about a teenage girl struggling to cope with the chaos of school, work, sport, parents and friends, features an outstanding cast of young people from Hay who will perform alongside their Sydney counterparts at the Young Dramatists - Page to Stage Festival at the Ensemble Theatre, Kirribilli, on 11 and 12 September. Rewind will also be published by Currency Press in an anthology of short plays by high school students.

RAV AND HORSHAM COUNCIL WIN ABAF AWARD FOR MEETING PLACE
The partnership between Regional Arts Victoria and the Horsham Rural City Council for Meeting Place, The 2004 Regional Arts Australia National Conference, has won the Toyota Community Award in the Australian Business Arts Foundation's (AbaF) annual awards.

REWIND AT BISHOP'S LODGE
1 September, Hay
The cast of Rewind hosts an evening of fun and frivolity to help raise funds to perform in Sydney. The evening will commence with music and nibbles followed by an introduction to cast members Ashleigh Stokes, Tammie Mayer, Chris Sewell, Courtney Nisbet, Peter Seaman and Sam Murray. Playwright Stephanie Williams will discuss the finer points of first-time playwrighting and there will be a performance of Rewind. Contact Amy Hardingham Tel 02 6993 1715

THE PROSPECTORS BY ALANA VALENTINE
Until 16 September 2005, Orana Region
Orana Arts is working closely with local presenter groups across the region to assist in the presentation of a Monkey Baa Theatre production, The Prospectors by Alana Valentine. Set in the mid-19th Century, the play is about life on the goldfields during the Eureka Stockade. Aimed at young people from 8 to 12 years, the story tracks the relationship of two miners, one an experienced American, the other an Australian prospector. Contact Orana Arts Tel 02 6847 0559 Email rado@oranaarts.com

SHADES OF BLUE - MAUREEN O'BRIEN
1 - 3 September, South Coast
Singer-songwriter, Maureen O'Brien will introduce her music to the Illawarra following the launch of her latest CD, Many Shades of Blue. The album is an eclectic mix of songs that cross a range of music genres including blues, jazz, contemporary folk and a good dash of comedy. Maureen will be accompanied by Gregg Telian & Happy Feet, one of the finest bands in the Hunter Region. The Berry concert will include an opening set by local musician, Nick Rheinberger.

1 September, Hideaway Café, Wollongong
2 September, 313 Theatre, Coniston (with Liz Frencham)
3 September, Berry School of Arts
Tel 0421 072 444 Email glenmacree@hotmail.com

SHUTTING THE CHOOKS IN
1 September- 20 October, Dubbo
An exhibition of original book illustrations by Ann James for the book written by Libby Gleeson. Exhibition to be officially opened by the author Libby Gleeson on Thursday 1 September from 6-8pm. Dubbo Regional Gallery Tel 02 6801 4431

BENEATH THE VALLEY - BOOK LAUNCH
3 September, Newcastle
Newcastle publishers Catchfire Press will launch their latest book Beneath the Valley at the Newcastle Regional Museum. Beneath the Valley is a collection of memoirs of miners and their families, poems and short stories about life in the mining communities, and historic photographs which bring their world to life. Tel 02 4969 5778 Email margste@telpacific.com.au

FOUR SEASONS (IN ONE DAY) - KEITH ROWE GLASS EXHIBITION
3 - 20 September, Bathurst
Come and see the depth and colour achieved by a master glass blowing artist at Fox's Fine Australian Homewares. Contact Catherine Fox Tel 02 6331 8699

LANDSCAPE - TEXTILE & FIBRE ART
4 - 25th September, Gilgandra
Unique textile exhibition featuring works by local textile & fibre artists. Gilgandra Coo-ee Heritage Centre, Newell Highway. Contact Tel 02 6847 2045

WORLD RENOWNED AUTHOR, KATE JENNINGS - SOMETHING OF A HOMECOMING
6 September, Wagga Wagga
New York based writer Kate Jennings will be visiting her childhood home of Colleambally in September and giving a reading in Wagga Wagga. Jennings' novels have been well-received, with Snake (1996) reported to have just missed the Booker shortlist, and Moral Hazard (2002) shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Award. Jennings is also the author of Women Falling Down in the Street (1990), a collection of short stories, and a book of poetry Cats, Dogs and Pitchforks (1993), and she edited the groundbreaking anthology of women's writing, Come to Me My Melancholy Baby (1975). Come and hear Jennings' read from works 'old' and 'new at the Wagga City Library. $8/$5 Contact Booranga Writers Centre Tel 02 6933 2688.

LEGS ON THE WALL
8 September, Warren
Warren Arts Council presents a free! performance of Four on the Floor by Australia's most exciting physical theatre company, Legs on the Wall. The show is comprised of 5 short pieces that are a raw and energetic combination of acrobatics, circus skills, dance and theatre and promises to appeal to a broad audience. Warren Central School Hall. Contact Audrey Weston Tel 02 6847 3136 Email nihillgully@bigpond.com.

NATIONAL POETRY WEEK
9 - 18 September, Statewide
With a total of 71 activities in 32 regional locations, and more events in metropolitan centres in New South Wales alone, National Poetry Week, is out of control - with

Wild Thing open readings and poets picnics in Armidale

poetry on banners in Orange

poetry in the garden in Moruya

Pot-luck poetry with well-known chefs and restaurateurs reading in Bangalow

Kream - a night of Retro, Dance, Alternative, Live, Poetry, Performance in Goulburn

Poetry of Origin - bilingual poetry broadcasts in Spanish, Polish and Macedonian in Wollongong
... not to mention poetry in pubs, cafes, libraries; concrete poetry; poetry competitions; book launches and workshops; poetry on wheels and more! Contact Lizz Murphy, NSW Poetry Development Officer
Tel 02 6227 4393 Website www.poetsunion.com

11th ANNUAL WAGGA WAGGA JAZZ FESTIVAL
9 - 12 September, Wagga Wagga
Since blowing its first note in the mid nineties, the Wagga Wagga Jazz Festival has grown into one of Australia's premier regional jazz festivals. 80 bands have been programmed to play in 9 venues across
the 3 day festival with a total of 530 musicians involved. Feature bands include Gail Kingston and the Hot Foot Seven (Adelaide), Steve Clisby's Band (Sydney), Psycho Zydeco (Sydney) and the 10th Avenue Jazz Band (USA). A special treat awaits attendees with Soul What! from Budapest, the official band of the Hungarian Jazz Academy - a ten member band with an average age of 25. Contact Jean Haste Tel 02 6926 3521 or George Ceely Tel 02 6922 5227 Email information@waggajazz.org.au Website www.waggajazz.org.au

THE LURE OF LIGHTHOUSES - BEACONS BY THE SEA
9 September - 30 October, Wagga Wagga
The exhibition traces the history of lighthouses in Australia from the time of European colonisation through to automation. It looks at lighthouses from inside and out, recalling the humourous, sad and sometimes tragic stories and experiences of lighthouse keepers and their families over the last 100 years. Museum of the Riverina, Wagga Wagga. Contact Vanessa Keenan Tel 02 6926 9654 Email keenan.vanessa@wagga.nsw.gov.au Website www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/museum

SPRINGFEST 2005
10 September - 13 November, Canowindra
Festival fever hits the Canowindra area this Spring with a program bursting with arts activities. Official launch of main art exhibition - Equinox - to be launched at 7pm on Sep 22 at the Old Vic Inn. Contact Bob Craven Tel 02 6344 1000

JANE AUSTEN: A LIFE IN MUSIC
11 September, Bathurst
Featuring golden-voiced soprano Sara Macliver and multi award-winning pianist Bernadette Balkus. Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre. Tel 02 6333 6161

GASP: A GILBERT AND SULLIVAN PARODY
15 September – 1 October, Wagga Wagga
Deadly Dick and his pirate crew of the ship ‘Sludgebucket’ promise to fill the stage at the Riverina Playhouse in GASP – a 'Gilbert And Sullivan Parody' (of course). An outrageous but contemporary combination of the wit and madness that was Gilbert & Sullivan. This very funny musical adaptation of some of the great duo's best comic operas HMS Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, and The Mikado amongst others, is sure to be a great night out. Thursday to Saturday 8pm; Sunday matinees at 4pm on 18 and 25 September. A Don Hillam Entertainment production in association with Riverina Theatre Company. Riverina Playhouse, Cross St, Wagga Wagga. Tel 02 6926 9688.

LOUD & LIVE
16 - 30 September, Bowral, Yass & Queanbeyan
Six bands, three locations over three great weekends. Original rock, metal, hip hop, emo plus covers played by "Twintanks,' 'Triggermosse', 'Kolab', 'Synperium', 'Curse@27' and 'Thorn'.

16 September, Bowral Memorial Hall,
23 September, Yass Memorial Hall,
30 September, Queanbeyan Leagues Club
$5 on the door. Contact Thomas at STARTS Tel 02 4823 4407

BYRON PEACE CARNIVAL
16 - 18 September, Byron Bay
The Spirit of Peace is a fundamental value to the quality of life for the communities of the Byron Shire and the Rainbow Region. The Byron Peace Carnival celebrates this culture of Peace as a showcase for ideas, art, ingenuity and creativity in pursuit of peaceful living. Focuses on the challenges and opportunities for living in peace - within the local community and with the rest of the planet. Contact Paul Joseph Tel 02 6684 7579 Website www.byronpeacecarnival.com

SAKURA MATSURI CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
21 - 24 September, Cowra
An annual community event in the beautiful Cowra Japanese Gardens. Visitors are invited to participate in various activities and to experience traditional elements of Japanese culture. Featured events include workshops in the traditional Japanese crafts of origami, calligraphy, ikebana and bonsai. Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre. Website www.cowrajapanesegarden.com.au

ASIKO - WEST AFRICAN DANCE, DRUM AND SONG
23 September, Bellingen
Asiko play fresh contemporary and traditional rhythms, bringing to life some of the vast array of drum, dance and song traditions from the West African region. Their show is electrifying, fun and colourful; a truly professional and exhilarating performance. The Cool Creek Café, Bellingen. Tel 02 66551886

A NIGHT AT THE BALLET
23 September, Grafton
The Clarence Valley Conservatorium Sinfonia Orchestra and the Clarence River Youth Ballet present a night of orchestral music as well as performing movements from Tchaikovsky's magnificent ballet suite Swan Lake. In association with Grafton ARTSFEST, A Night At the Ballet will take place at South Grafton High School Auditorium. Contact Clarence Valley Conservatorium Tel 02 6643 3555 or Grafton ARTSFEST Tel 02 6643 1528

COFFS COAST INTERNATIONAL BUSKERS FESTIVAL 2005
23 September - 1 October
The streets of Coffs Harbour will come alive during the September school holidays with nine days of excitement, fun and flair. The festival boasts International and Australian Buskers who will be roaming the Coffs Harbour City (daily), Woolgoolga, Coramba and Sawtell providing high quality entertainment and showcasing their amazing talents. Most shows are free to the public- but don't forget to bring money for the busker's hat. Tel 02 6652 8266 Website www.coffsharbourbuskers.com

CASINO'S SESQUICENTENARY CELEBRATIONS
26 September - 1 October, Casino
Activities range from from art and photographic exhibitions to supper balls, food and film festivals, youth workshops and family picnic days, the celebrations promise something for everyone. Contact Nyree Epplett, Richmond Valley Council Tel 02 6660 0203

THIS IS NOT ART
29 September - 3 October, Newcastle
Newcastle's annual national festival of new media and arts is a convergence point for communities of creative people practicing and learning in a range of art and new media forms including writing, hip hop, digital arts, electronic music, design, environmentalism and student media. The program includes the festivals Electrofringe, the National Young Writers' Festival, National Student Media Conference, Sound Summit and other projects. Each year the festival brings together over 400 young writers, arts workers, activists, media makers, electronic and hip hop musicians, digital and sound artists and visual artists to participate in over 200 events. Festival activities include panels, hands on workshops, showcases, night time concerts, public art installations, exhibitions and online forums. Tel 02 4927 0470 Website www.thisisnotart.org

RED LENS INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION EXHIBITION
29 September - 6 October, Dubbo
Red Lens seeks to recognise artistic expression in both manual and digital photographic forms. Categories were open to professional, amateur and student photographers. The Competition attracted a range of entries that encompassed traditional country and coastal landscapes, portraits, digital abstracts and contemporary nudes. CSU Dubbo Campus. Contact Natasha Mills Tel 02 6338 6109 Email nmills@csu.edu.au Website www.csu.edu.au/student/community-ed

COROWA FESTIVAL OF DANCE
30 September - 2 October, Corowa
Ladies organise your outfits and gents organise your shoes because you shouldn't miss the 2005 Festival of Dance. A variety of dance styles will be represented in the Festival, each with their own unique program, including square dancing, a festival ball, line dancing and a tea dance. Also enjoy free wine and cheese tasting and a farewell dinner. Contact Corowa Visitor Information Centre Tel 02 6033 3221 / 1800 814 054 Email corinfo@dragnet.com.au Website www.corowa.nsw.gov.au

10TH ANNUAL TELSTRA GREAT SOUTHERN BLUES & ROCKABILLY FESTIVAL
30 September - 2 October, Narooma
The "most down to earth, friendly and best value for money 'real' music festival in Australia". International guests include: Michelle Shocked; Kenny Neal; Lil Brian & the Zydeco Travelers; Teddy Morgan & the Sevilles; Mitch Woods & the Fortune Tellers; Lynwood Slim & the Real Deal and Chris Cain. Local talent features: Tex, Don & Charlie; Wilson & Diesel; Ross Wilson & the Urban Legends; Renee Geyer; Vika & Linda; Ian Moss; Joe Camilleri, Frankie 'J' & Willy Wilde and Johno's Blues Explosion featuring Phil Emmanuel. Smyth Oval, Narooma. Tel 02 4476 2550 Website www.bluesfestival.tv/index.html

NSW RURAL WOMEN'S GATHERING 2005
30 September - 2 October, Bega
With the theme, "Be All That We Can Be", this year's event is expected to attract over 300 delegates from throughout NSW as well as lots of locals. The Rural Women's Gatherings are prestigious events which aim to provide opportunities for rural women to learn from inspirational speakers, to attend workshops, to exchange information, views and ideas and to have fun. In 2005 it will reflect the unique culture, industry, tourist attractions and pristine environment of the Bega Valley and the Nature Coast. There will be a variety of guest speakers, wonderful entertainment, great food, and an on site market of produce and services for health, wealth and well being. Website www.womensgathering.com

A TASTE OF COUNTRY - ART, CRAFT & POETRY FESTIVAL
14 - 23 October, Murrumburrah Harden
Includes an art show, children's dance party, photographic competition, street markets, poets' dinner, Garibaldi bush band and a needlework display. Contact Lorraine Brown Tel 02 6386 2555

MENTAL HEALTH * ART WORKS! EXHIBITION
15 - 23 October, Gosford
Mental Health * Art Works! is an art exhibition with a difference. It allows people whose lives have been affected by mental illness to use art as a form of expression; it engages the Central Coast community in a better understanding of mental health issues; and it assists in reducing the stigma attached to mental illness. It is a very powerful, moving and unique viewing experience . Gosford Regional Gallery & Arts Centre, East Gosford Tel 02 4349 4871 Email jalliston@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au

YAAMMA FESTIVAL - CONNECTING WITH SPIRIT
16 - 23 October, Bourke
The Yaamma ("Welcome") Festival, held over 8 days in Bourke, is designed to unite the community through creative processes. It also acts as a positive & fun vehicle to launch the themes Spirit, Soul, Heart, Mind and Body. The festival project also aims to unite communities along the river system and promote healing and reconciliation between all peoples. Planned events include: indigenous dance; traditional aboriginal song, art and craft; workshops with local and interstate artists; a murdi-paaki regional youth & adult art prize; a regional short film competition and documentary screening; environmental forum; bush tucker day; healing circles and discussion groups; and storytelling spaces & poetry night. Contact Lara Bennett Mobile 0431 66 0285 or Nancy Konstantinou Tel 02 6872 1331 Mob 0417 251 193 Email yaammafestival@hotmail.com Website www.yaammafestival.org

CARLOS BALBI & CHRISTOBEL MOORE MASTERCLASSES
3 September, Bathurst
Piano & flute classes. $20 Class / $10 Observer. Mitchell Conservatorium, Bathurst. Tel 02 6331 6622

TOOLS OF THE TRADE 4 - MOBILE MOVIES INFO SESSION
8 September, Byron Bay
Want to find out more about opportunities for screening your short films on mobiles? Some projects can be purpose-made for this new audience, whilst existing projects may easily be adapted for the micro-screen. You can find out more about it at Tools of the Trade 4 with Leonie Dickinson at Screenworks. Cost: Gold coin donation. Contact Kaye Tel 02 6680 9220 Email kaye@screenworks.com.au

REMEMBER WHEN - HOW TO UNLOCK YOUR LIFE STORY
10 September, Oberon
John Hockney, author and storyteller presents a workshop on how to unlock memories and recall your own stories. Not a literary exercise, it's a fun way to re-discover your life stories. Bring a photograph. Uniting Church Hall, Oberon. Contact Celia Ravesi Tel 02 6359 3109.

JOYWRITING
11 September, Murwillumbah
Liberate your inner poet! Through playing, one penetrates to truth and essence. A series of poetry games to stimulate the creative mind. Play with language and images to create four or more embryonic poems. Limited enrolment. Tweed River Art Gallery Tel 02 6680 1967 or 02 6684 6727

FELT MAKING WORKSHOP
11 September, Ballina
Organised by BACCI (Ballina Arts and Crafts Centre Inc) with felt maker Enid Taylor. Cost $65 plus materials - $25.00 including silk georgette, silk tops, beads and wools. Limited places. Contact Faye Duncan Tel 02 6686 6585 or Lyn Cochrane Tel 02 6681 5874

POWER POINTE
13 - 14 September, Bathurst
A chance to learn something of the fascinating world of performances and to learn about the behind the scenes world of ballet today. Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre. Tel 02 6333 6161

LEADING VOICES - JERRY YOSHITOMI: FROM TRANSACTION TO TRANSFORMATION
14 September, Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney
The Australia Council's Audience and Market Development Division presents Leading Voices, a program of workshops and free presentations by leading international audience development and arts marketing experts. Jerry Yoshitomi (USA) will examine ways of increasing public participation in the arts by audiences, patrons, communities, institutions and business. Workshop: $50 /$25 for Multicultural Arts Professional Development Alumni. Public Lecture free!. Contact Emma Kirby Tel 02 9215 9012 Website www.fuel4arts.com/leadingvoices

AGRARIAN IDEALS, PASTORAL REALITIES: THE MISUSE OF LAND IN RURAL AUSTRALIA, 1788-2004
14, 19 & 22 September, Orange, Kempsey & Wagga
The Bush has always played a central role in Australian society and culture, but its history is not a simple one. In a captivating lecture, Richard Waterhouse presents a rich and complex story of the land and its people, exploring the dreams and disillusionment that have characterised Australian perceptions of rural life from 1788 to the present. Waterhouse is Bicentennial Professor of Australian History and Head of the School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry at the University of Sydney. He is also the author of a number of books and articles on Australian and United States social and cultural history. Admission is free! to all lectures but places are limited. Bookings essential. Contact Carolyne Carter Tel 02 9252 8715 Email office@historycouncilnsw.org.au Website www.historycouncilnsw.org.au

Orange: 14 September, Orange Regional Gallery

Kempsey: 19 September, Kempsey Shire Library

Wagga Wagga: 22 September Wagga Wagga City Library

PIT FIRED CERAMIC WORKSHOP AT SPRINGFEST
14 - 27 September, Canowindra
The first phase of the workshop - handbuilding - will take place at the Old Vic Inn from 14 to 16 September. Ten days will then be needed to dry & bisque the pieces. The second phase - loading the pit, firing and unpacking - will take place at the Age of Fishes Museum on 26 & 27 September. Led by professional potter Catherine Bennett. Cost $160 whole course or $40 per day; Child $10 per day. Old Vic Inn, Canowindra. Contact Josie Lowe Tel 02 6344 1532

MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS
16 - 18 September, Tumbarumba
A weekend of lessons and workshops featuring a choral conducting workshop, singing lessons with top Australian teachers, a recital of modern and classical music and a concert by the participants. Private voice lessons, a recital, a choral workshop and a voice workshop all on offer at reasonable prices. Contact Lorraine Smith Tel 02 6948 2674.
Presented with the support of the Regional Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program.

SCRIPTWRITING MASTERCLASS WITH JAN CORNALL
17 September, Newcastle West
Jan runs various writing courses and workshops nationally and overseas and is considered one of the best creative writing tutors and teachers currently running courses. This full-day workshop covers techniques and approaches for making your script come alive. The workshop will cover aspects of script writing across all forms, including stage and film, with a focus on radio drama. $44/55 Hunter Writers' Centre Tel 002 4940 0003 Email hwcentre@optusnet.com.au

BODY IMAGE - BODY SCRIMMAGE, DRAMA WORKSHOP FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS
17 - 18 September, Canberra
A drama workshop with Dörte Finke from Canberra Youth Theatre for all scrimmagers and friends in Years 5 to 8. All the support, encouragement and stimulation a scrimmager needs to write a great story and have fun. Gorman House Arts Centre, Braddon. Contact Jenni Tel 02 6257 5648 Email jenni@mieact.org.au. Bookings ACT Writers Centre Tel 02 6262 9192 Email youth@actwriters.org.au

ARTY FARTY SMELLY SHOES
19 September, Wodonga
ARTy farty smelly SHOES is an exhibition with a difference! Over two weeks during the school holidays, workshops will be hosted for upper primary and secondary students featuring a different local artist each day; gradually filling the gallery space with creative, playful and brightly coloured shoes. Participants are asked to bring a pair of old shoes to be transformed! Arts Space, Wodonga. Tel 02 6022 9600

ARTS PRACTITIONERS NETWORK FORUM
22 September, Bathurst
Community get-together for the whole arts community of Bathurst at the Mitchell Conservatorium West Wing, Bathurst. Bookings Hannah Semler Tel 02 6338 4657

AFRICAN SINGING WORKSHOP
22 September, Orange
Presented by the Ophir Tones Chorus $10. Lutheran Church, 12 Heatherbrae Pde, Orange Tel 0419 500 427

EXCHANGE & CHANGE: THE 2ND GATHERING OF REGIONAL YOUTH THEATRE PEOPLE
23 - 26 September, Goulburn
Guest tutors include: Darren Gilshenan (comic actor, Bell Shakespeare Co), Joel Edgerton (The Secret Life of Us), Annemaree Dalziel (costume design & creation for bands, street performers, circus & theatre companies) and Alexander Poidevin (NICA graduate). Workshops include: Physical theatre and circus stuff, theatre sports and improvisation stuff, costumes design and creation, stage management and production, sharing our collective knowledge, warm up & warm down games and exercises, and more. Performances by: The 3 Incas, Lieder Youth Theatre fire & Acro show plus an opportunity for all participants to show off their stuff on the Lieder stage (prepared or spontaneous). Lieder Youth Theatre, Goulburn. Contact Chrisjohn Hancock Tel 02 4821 5066 Mob 0427180 627 Email lieder@goulburn.net.au

WEST AFRICAN DRUM AND DANCE WORKSHOPS
24 September, Erina
Lamine Sonko is a sought after performer and teacher of West African dance and drum whose style is swift, stylish and electrifying. Shonah Honeyhill Sonko's combined skills in African drum and dance, urban African American tap dancing style, jazz vocals and piano make her a one of a kind. Two inspiring workshops are promised: Drumming With Lamine $30 and Dancing with Shinah $30 (or $50 for both). The Woodcourt Public School, Erina. Contact Tim Tel 0407 019 220 Email tim@inrhythm.com.au

PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABILITY - AN MG NSW WORKSHOP
24 September, Grafton
This workshop will identify the key planning tools and methods that can assist museums and galleries to address their present and future needs. Speakers include representatives from regional galleries, arts organisations, regional and community museums, and key development agencies for museums and galleries. Grafton Regional Gallery. Contact Andrew Finlay, Museum Projects Officer, Tel 02 9339 9913 Freecall 1800 114 311 (regional NSW) Email andrewf@mgnsw.org.au.

GRAFTON ARTSFEST
24 - 29 September, Grafton
The Artsfest program includes some 50 workshops in all forms of art! This year Artsfest is pleased to announce two international tutors - Guy Gruwier, a landscape watercolourist from Belgium, and Linda Ruhl, aportrait artist from the US. If you have a creative mind, then Artsfest has something to either begin exploring that desire or expand your talents. Tutors are carefully selected not only for their art, but also more importantly for their ability to pass on their expertise to their students. Contact Fay Tel 02 6643 1428 Email artsfestgrafton@bigpond.com Website www.artsfestgrafton.com

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR DRAMATIC ART (NIDA) - NSW REGIONAL TOUR
24 September - 4 October
NIDA on Tour is heading to regional NSW with specialist courses in theatre, film and TV. The tour provides community access to NIDA's expertise by bringing short courses to capital cities and regional centres across Australia. NIDA Open Program's short courses are fun and challenging, with expert tutors, many of whom are NIDA graduates, on hand to extend and develop creative skills and give an insight into industry careers. Contact NIDA Open Program Tel 02 9697 7626 Email open@nida.edu.au Website www.nida.edu.au/short%5Fcourses/open/national/default.html

24 September - Lismore

27 September - Albury/Wodonga, Terrigal and Wollongong

1 October - Byron Bay

4 October - Bathurst, Griffith, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Tamworth and Wagga Wagga

INTRODUCTION TO SILVERSMITHING & JEWELLERY MAKING
South West region, September to November
A series of workshops with silversmith and jewellery artist, Kirsty Harker, presented by South West Arts. Participants will learn the principles of silversmithing and get some hands-on experience. Using a basic set of tools, you will learn the fundamentals of jewellery making by cutting, shaping, soldering and polishing metal. Confirmed dates are:

24 - 25 September, Hay
8 - 9 October, Wakool
15 - 16 October, Carrathool
Further workshops will be held in Deniliquin, Balranald, Berrigan, Murray, Murrumbidgee, Conargo and Jerilderie. Cost is $165 for the two days, including all materials and notes. Contact South West Arts Tel 6993 2010 Mob 0427 468 338

A CAPPELLA SINGING WORKSHOP WITH TONY BACKHOUSE
15 - 16 October, Ardlethan
The Ardlethan Community Choir hosts a workshop in a cappella singing which will include a variety of musical styles. Develop aural awareness; learn how to improvise; sing a variety of gospel songs; develop presentation skills and maybe even consider music as a viable profession. Includes a concert for friends and family on the Sunday. Tutor Tony Backhouse is a composer, performer and renowned teacher of a cappella music, in particular gospel music. 2 days $100; 1 day $75. Special rates for teens. Contact Deborah Gilchrist Tel 02 6978 3818 Email yaralla@simplex.net.au

COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
16 - 18 October, Thredbo
Presented by the Department of State and Regional Development, the theme of this year's conference is Building Capacity in Communities. Sessions include How to Write a Successful Grant Application, Arts Planning & Projects, and Creative Culture. To be held in Thredbo from 16 to 19 October. Contact Tel 02 6650 9800 Email info@eastcoastconferences.com.au Website www.regionalcommunities.nsw.gov.au

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Opportunities

ORANA ARTS MAPPING CULTURAL DIRECTORY
If you run a venue or have an arts-related business, or are an artist, craftsperson, musician, writer, dancer, or a teacher of the arts in the Orana region then you are invited to be listed in Orana Arts' cultural map. Listings are free and open to all art and cultural related businesses and residents within the shires of Warrumbungle, Narromine, Dubbo and Gilgandra. The directory will be published online and in hardcopy in pocketbook format and it will be distributed to libraries, tourist centres, music schools, arts councils and media outlets in the Orana Region and galleries and tourism networks in other regions. Contact Merryn Spencer Tel 02 6847 2699 Email rappo@oranaaarts.com Website www.oranaarts.com.
Closing 6 September

MENTORSHIP FOR YOUNG AND EMERGING WRITERS
The ACT Writers Centre is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a young (aged 16-30) and emerging writer to work closely with author Jackie French for an extended period with a total of 17 personal contact hours. The mentorship will cover editorial advice and guidance, elements of writing and advice about marketing and publishing. The applicant must have a substantial existing body of work and they should be a resident of Young, Boorowa, Harden, Yass Valley, Cootamundra, Goulburn Mulwaree, Gundagai, Tumbarumba, Tumut, Snowy River, Cooma-Monaro, Eurobodalla, Bega Valley, Bombala, Palerang or Queanbeyan. Contact the ACT Writers Centre Tel 02 6262 9191 Email youth@actwriters.org.au Website www.actwriters.org.au
Closing 16 September

FLICKERFEST FILM FESTIVAL
Flickerfest, Australia's 'premier international short film festival' is now open for entries for its 15th festival in January 2006. The competition is open to any production available for screening on 35mm or 16mm, with Betacam also acceptable for the Australian and Documentary competitions. All films must be under 30 minutes and must have been completed within 2 years of the closing date. Website www.if.com.au/events/2005/08/15.html#item10696
Closing 23 September

SHORT STORY ANTHOLOGY
Submissions of short stories by up-and-coming writers now sought by Cardigan Press which is compiling an anthology to be published in March 2006. Applicants are asked to read the guidelines carefully to ensure their submission is considered. Website www.renewal.org.au/cardigan
Closing 28 September

NEW DRAMATISTS AWARD 05/06
The Australian National Playwrights' Conference is offering an Australian playwright the chance to go to New York, to the New Dramatists Studio. Once there, they will have their latest work read to an audience of producers, directors and agents, be introduced to 'the right people' in the theatre scene, and on top of that, see some inspiring shows on and off Broadway. This prestigious award provides the lucky playwright with airfares, accommodation and living expenses for a three-week stay. Writers must have had at least one play produced to enter and must be members of the ANPC. Tel 02 9555 9377 Email info@anpc.org.au
Closing 30 September

ARTISTS' MARKET SELLING EXHIBITION
22 October - 13 November, Cowra Art Gallery
An opportunity for artists to show up to 10 original works valued up to $500 each in ceramics, glass, leather, textiles painting, prints, woodwork, jewellery and other media; and to exhibit smaller individual works and replace pieces sold during the exhibition with new creations. Tel 02 6340 2190 Email cowraartgallery@cowra.nsw.gov.au Website [pdf] www.cowra.local-e.nsw.gov.au
Closing 7 October (Expressions of Interest)

GRIFFIN STABLEMATES SEASON
Griffin Theatre invites submissions from independent theatre companies producing new or recent Australian or international plays to become part of the Griffin Stablemates season. The aim is to support a lively independent theatre culture through curating a body of work which is integrated, imaginative and compelling, and which augments the work of Griffin Theatre Company. There will be up to seven slots of 3, 4 & 5 weeks each available. Tel 02 9332 1052 Email ange@griffintheatre.com.au Website www.griffintheatre.com.au
Closing 7 October

NSW FTO YOUNG FILMMAKERS FUND
The YFF supports new and emerging filmmakers (NSW residents aged 18-35) with grants of up to $30,000 to produce films in any style, format and genre. To date the YFF has funded 91 short drama, animation, documentary and experimental films. A large number of YFF films have been selected to screen at Australian and international festivals, winning over 60 awards. YFF films have been sold to distributors and screened by national and international broadcasters. Website www.fto.nsw.gov.au/fund.asp?id=48
Closing 17 October

REELDANCE 2006
Submissions are now invited for consideration in the ReelDance International Dance on Screen Festival 2006. International shorts, documentaries, music videos, animations and features will be considered for the curated program. The film or video must contain, within its main concerns, dance of any description be it human movement, the dance-like movement of inanimate objects, or dance effects achieved through filming or post-production. The 'dance' element may be apparent in the subject matter which could be a dance performance or a dance-like treatment of everyday gesture, or the filmic treatment - the movement of the camera, movement effects achieved through editing or abstract motion studies/essays. Tel 02 9698 6866 Email info@oneextra.org.au Website www.oneextra.org.au
Closing 1 November

GIVE 'EM LIP
LIP Magazine (stands for 'Life in Perspective') works to counter the prevailing focus of mainstream teen magazines for young women by providing its readers with fun, informative, and truthful articles and fiction relating to their lives and aspirations. Currently they have a call out for good writing in a variety of genres from young people aged 13 to 30, on topics and issues that matter to Australia's young women, ranging from 'the personal to the cultural, political to the global'. Website www.lipmag.com/submissions.htm
No Closing Date

LOW RENT CREATIVE INCUBATOR SPACE AVAILABLE
Coffs Harbour
An opportunity exists at the Coffs Harbour Innovation Centre, located on the Coffs Harbour Education Campus, for incubator business space for new and emerging businesses. The space is well below market rental rates and includes free access to conference room facilities, security and business development support through the Manager of the Innovation Centre. Being on campus, the location will provide the opportunity to link to training and network development, has access to a major library, and public transport and a variety of other resources. Anyone in the creative industry sector who is interested in accessing cheap and affordable office space and establishing their business is invited to enquire. Contact Arts Mid North Coast Tel 02 6658 9400 Email arts@midcoast.com.au.
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MUSIC NSW GRANTS FOR EMERGING MUSICIANS
Grants of up to $1500 to support and promote emerging local artists in both regional and metropolitan New South Wales. Financial assistance for marketing initiatives, album launches and special events, showcase opportunities, studio time, recording, mixing, video clip production, manufacture and distribution of CDs. Website www.musicnsw.com/grants2005
Closing 9 September

YOUTH INTERACT GRANTS
Grants are for young people aged 12 - 25 years old to organise events, projects, programs or activities for other young people in the ACT region. Up to $1,500 is available for each project. The grants are designed to encourage youth participation, which means that young people are being active in making decisions and running projects and events. Contact the Office for Children, Youth and Family Support Tel 02 6205 0632 Email youthinteract@act.gov.au Website www.youth.act.gov.au/Grants.htm
Closing 12 September

DENI UTE MUSTER PHOTO COMP
The inaugural 'Muster Moments' photographic competition has been established to recognise the fabulous photos taken over the past 6 years of Ute Mustering and to capture the essence of Ute Muster culture. A selection of winning and highly commended entries will make up a Muster Moments exhibition at the 2005 Festival. Photos of the Festival may be from any year, and can include utes, people, artists, or the landscape. Images should be entered for their artistic merit and their ability to capture the spirit and unique nature of the festival. Tel 03 5881 3388 Email louisaw@utemuster.info Website www.utemuster.info
Closing 23 September

GORDON DARLING FOUNDATION GRANTS
An opportunity for public institutions to apply for funding support for innovative or visionary projects in the visual arts. Projects may include catalogues and publications, exhibition development, professional education initiatives, purchase or commission of artworks, research or symposia. Tel 03 9820 3168 Email gdarling@bigpond.net.au
Closing 30 September

AFC INDIGENOUS UNIT - DRAMA DEVELOPMENT
Within the Australian Film Commission, the key role of the Indigenous Unit is to resource and facilitate the participation of Indigenous Australians in the industry. The Unit also provides support to develop a vibrant Indigenous production sector. It offers professional development to filmmakers by providing both development and production investment funding for drama, documentary, animation and interactive digital media projects. Drama Development funding is available for features and short features.
Contact Tel 02 9321 6499 Email indigenous@afc.gov.au Website www.afc.gov.au/Funding/indigenous/drama/drama_devt/fund_47.aspx
Closing 7 October

VIM: DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS GRANTS
Volunteer Initiated Museum grants are part of the Museums & Galleries NSW Volunteer Initiated Museum (VIM) Grant Program. Formerly known as VIM: Strategic Projects, the VIM: Development Projects grants help established volunteer managed museums carry out projects up to $5000 with mid to long term outcomes with the help of an appropriate museum and/or arts consultant. Contact Roxanne Fea, Museum Development Officer Tel 02 9339 9905 Freecall 1800 114 311 Email roxannef@mgnsw.org.au
Closing 14 October

THE 2006 MARTEN BEQUEST TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIPS
The 2006 Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarships offer annual total prize money of $216,000. Two scholarships of $18,000 each will be awarded in each of the six categories: Acting, Instrumental Music, Painting, Poetry, Prose and Singing. Since 1967, The Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarships have assisted many of our young, talented Australians to explore and develop their artistic gifts aboard with many returning to Australia helping to shape the richness of our cultural landscape. The scholarships are open to Australians between the ages of 21 and 35. Contact the Cauz Group Tel 02 9332 1559 Email trustawards@cauzgroup.com.au.
Closing 28 October

AFC INDIGENOUS UNIT - DOCUMENTARY DEVELOPMENT
Within the Australian Film Commission, the key role of the Indigenous Unit is to resource and facilitate the participation of Indigenous Australians in the industry. The Unit also provides support to develop a vibrant Indigenous production sector. It offers professional development to filmmakers by providing both development and production investment funding for drama, documentary, animation and interactive digital media projects. Funding for one-off documentaries and series is now available. Contact Tel 02 9321 6499 Email indigenous@afc.gov.au Website www.afc.gov.au/funding/indigenous/documentary/doco_devt/fund_50.aspx
Closing 28 October

CHILDREN'S TELEVISION - INDEPENDENT PROJECT INVESTMENT PROGRAM
The Australian Children's Television Foundation provides this support to stimulate greater development and production of high quality television programs for children. The program provides development finance for producers, script writers, script editors, and consultants as well as funds for budget preparation. The ACTF can also advise on national and international program marketing. Website www.actf.com.au/funding/funding.htm
Closing 31 October

INDENT PARTNERSHIP GRANTS
Indent offers grants for young people aged 12-25 living in NSW to put on all-age drug and alcohol free entertainment. Up to $6,000 is offer for those living in regional areas. The types of events Indent supports include gigs, youth festivals, showcases, CD launches, professional band competitions and music workshops across all genres of contemporary music (rock, pop, RnB, hip hop, electronic, country, punk, metal, dance etc.) Tel 02 9699-9706 Email greg@indent.net.au Website www.indent.net.au
Closing 31 October

DON'T FORGET: MORE GRANTS & PRIZES ONLINE
Our 'no repeats' policy means there are always other grants and prizes online in the e-Bulletin archive [here]. Everything is listed in order of closing date.

THE 2005 RODNEY SEABORN PLAYWRIGHTS' AWARD
The Seaborn Broughton & Walford Foundation offers an annual Playwrights' Award of $10,000 for the development of a script or project proposal in theatre. The purpose of the award is to encourage and support the development of material which, in dealing with the individual, family, social or environmental issues, conveys an awareness or message of faith, hope and love. It does not have to be religious. It is hoped that the award could provide counterbalance to the negative or less salutary aspects of life so often focused on in contemporary theatre. Tel 02 9697 7653 Website www.sbwfoundation.com
Closing 5 September

LOWER CLARENCE ARTS & CRAFTS 40TH ANNUAL OPEN COMPETITIVE EXHIBITION
The Lower Clarence Arts & Crafts 40th Annual Open Competitive Exhibition will be staged at the Maclean Showground on 23 - 25 September. There are $7000 in prizes in seven sections. Entry forms available from Ferry Park Gallery, craft shops, and libraries or Tel 02 6645 3700
Closing 9 September

ANL MARITIME ART PRIZE
The Mission to Seafarers Victoria's National Maritime Art Prize aims to promote and recognize excellence in Maritime and Seafaring subjects. The theme is 'The Mariners' craft - the relationship between humankind and the sea'. The Prize is an acquisitive award of $15,000 and is proudly sponsored by ANL Container Line. The People's Choice Award is a non-acquisitive award of $3,000 and is proudly sponsored by Wallenius Wilhelmsen. Website www.missiontoseafarers.com
Closing 16 September

7TH BIENNIAL NATIONAL CERAMIC EXHIBITION - MELTING POT 2005
The National Ceramic Exhibition, Melting Pot, will be displayed at Cairns Regional Gallery from 8 October to 6 November. Over $6,000 in prizes are on offer. Contact Carol Laing Tel 07 4054 6324 Email sales@cairnspottersclub.com Website www.cairnspottersclub.com
Closing 16 September

WOLLOMBI VALLEY SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
The Wollombi Valley Short Film Festival offers cash prizes for the top three films selected as well as a Peoples Choice Award. Contact Louise Clarke Tel 02 4998 3419 Website www.wollombi.org
Closing 7 September

PORT MACQUARIE AIRPORT PUBLIC ARTS DESIGN COMPETITION
As part of the airport's security upgrade, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is running a design competition to produce design drawings for a public artist to transform into a 3 dimensional sculptural installation filling two 1500mm diameter concrete circles outside the airport departure lounge. The site is an opportunity to welcome back visitors and to thank them for their stay. All designs need to show that the envisaged sculpture is rooted in researching the airport's users, heritage and aspirations. Artists and designers can submit outline designs for the $500 competition or respond to a public arts brief outlining production costs and schedule for up to $10,000. The site lends itself to using steel, stone, metals, or other indestructible materials. Contact Wendy Hee, Cultural Planner, Tel 02 6581 8658 Email wendy.hee@hastings.nsw.gov.au
Closing 12 September

ABC FICTION AWARD
The ABC Fiction Award is a nationwide competition held by ABC Books with the support of ABC Local Radio. The competition seeks the best, original, unpublished, quality fiction manuscript by an Australian resident over the age of 18. The submitted manuscript cannot be under consideration by any other publisher or award. This award has been set up to recognise emerging Australian writers, and young writers are encouraged to enter. The winner will receive a $10,000 advance and have their book published through ABC Books. The winning entry will be broadcast on ABC Local Radio and will be available as an audio book. Freecall 1800 009 994 or Tel 02 8333 1500 Website www.abc.net.au/corp/abcfictionaward/
Closing 26 September

THE CHAPLAINCY'S 2ND ANNUAL DAYSPRING ART AWARD
Artists are invited to explore the theme: 'tsunamis - terrorism - trouble - global and local, yet: the earth is the Lord's and everything in it - Psalm 24.' First Prize $500. Entry forms available from Dayspring Chapel, Southern Cross University Tel 02 6620 3943
Closing 30 September

THE BLAKE PRIZE FOR RELIGIOUS ART
For over half a century the Blake Prize has made a significant contribution to the history of Australian art. The Blake Society continues to deal with the inevitable tensions that prevail in such organic concepts as art and religion. Today, the emphasis lies in a shared understanding of diverse religious and spiritual inspiration and continued excellence in contemporary art. The Prize offers winnings of $15,000. Website www.blakeprize.com
Closing 14 October

NATIONAL OPEN PLAYWRIGHTS' COMPETITION
The National Open Playwrights' Competition offers a first prize of $2000, a second prize $1000 and a special prize of $1000 for Monash students. Contact Yvonne Virsik Tel 03 9005 8173 Email Student.Theatre@adm.monash.edu.au
Closing 31 October

QLD THEATRE COMPANY - PREMIER'S DRAMA AWARD (QLD)
The Queensland Premier's Drama Award focuses on the professional and creative development of a number of playwrights leading to a fully staged production of the winning script. Up to 6 playwrights are selected for the Award from which a final winner is eventually chosen. The Queensland Theatre Company is committed to producing the winning play as part of its mainstage season. Website www.qldtheatreco.com.au/main.asp?submenu=6
Closing 31 October

THE SIDNEY MYER PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS
These prestigious national awards pay tribute to outstanding achievement in drama, comedy, dance, music, opera, circus and puppetry. Individual Award $30,000, Group Award $40,000, Facilitator's Prize $10,000. Tel 03 9207 3040 Email enquiries@myerfoundation.org.au Website www.myerfoundation.org.au
Closing 31 October

THE ALICE PRIZE
The Alice Prize is a national contemporary art award, first held in 1970. It is administered by the Alice Springs Art Foundation, a community-based voluntary organisation, and is an invitational exhibition, with pre-selection open to any artist working in Australia. The award is $15,000 (acquisitive) plus a 4-week residency in Alice Springs with airfares and accommodation. In addition, a $,1000 Tammy Kingsley Award is decided by popular vote. Email asafinc@octa4.net.au Website www.aliceprize.com
Closing 2 November

DON'T FORGET : MORE GRANTS & PRIZES ONLINE
Our 'no repeats' policy menas there are always other grants and prizes still open online in our e-Bulletin archive [here]. Everything is listed in order of closing date.

FOURTH PILLAR CONFERENCE REPORT
The Cultural Development Network of Victoria has published a comprehensive report of its 2004 Conference, 'The Fourth Pillar of Sustainability:culture, engagement and sustainable communities'. The conference attracted a range of presenters in its exploration of cultural development at a local government level. A range of ideas were canvassed around the four pillar model of public planning; the idea of considering 'cultural' factors along with economic, environmental and social in planning for sustainability. Those who missed out on attending, or those who'd like a recap of proceedings, can pick up a copy of the conference report in either electronic (online or CD-ROM) or hard copy format. Tel 03 9658 9976 Email kimdun@melbourne.vic.gov.au Website www.culturaldevelopment.net/publications_conf.html

EXHIBITIONISTS: ARTISTS' TRADE SECRETS
Every year people contact the Australia Council with great ideas, energy and drive, but aren't sure how to develop their concepts into something tangible, or in many cases even where to begin. Exhibitionists is a new publication and interactive website designed to show young people how others have grown good ideas into successful projects. Ten profiles reveal the secrets of talented young artists making their mark on the Australian cultural landscape, all of whom have received funding from the Australia Council's Young and Emerging programs. Check it out at http://theprogram.net.au/features.asp

HAVING OUR VOICES HEARD: ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER YOUTH PERSPECTIVES
A report which presents the results of a national survey conducted by the members of the National Indigenous Youth Leadership Group 2004/2005, comprising 15 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people aged from 18 to 24 from diverse communities across Australia. The survey sought to identify the issues important to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in Australia as well as possible solutions to these issues. Download it from the website at www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/ix/results.chtml?filename_num=01219

RAILWAY STREET THEATRE COMPANY'S PRODIGAL
An Australian musical, Prodigal is a contemporary retelling of the parable of the young man who takes his portion of the family estate, travels to a distant country, squanders it on loose living, then meekly returns to the fold a chastened and humble soul. The prodigal son of this musical has a different burden: he is gay, and leaving the family for university and the bright lights of inner-city Sydney is the necessary first step in his journey to self-acceptance. Prodigal received a Green Room Award for Best Original Lyrics and Music in 2000. It has been performed at Chapel on Chapel and at the York theatre, New York in 2002. Available to tour in September/October 2006. Contact Diane Tel 02 4732 1649 Email diane@railwaystreet.com.au

RAILWAY STREET THEATRE COMPANY'S WEATHER
The premiere of a new Australian play by Gary Baxter which was nominated for the Patrick White Award 2004. Weather explores the relationship between an older couple who have been together for over 50 years. The play jumps back and forward in time, looking at the relationship in the early years, through childbirth and the raising of children to the present day when the older man is placed into a nursing home. Ann honest and affectionate exploration of ordinary lives. Available to tour NSW in late March and April 2006. Contact Diane Tel 02 4732 1649 Email diane@railwaystreet.com.au

2005 PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
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The deadline for contributions to the 3 October e-Bulletin is Monday 26 September.

NO REPEATS! (BUT EVERYTHING IS ARCHIVED ONLINE)
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