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Highlights
Saltwater Yirrkala Bark Paintings of the Sea
Until 3 June, Lake Macquarie
 An
exhibition of spectacular bark paintings that double as legal documents, documenting
the spiritual and legal basis of the Yolngu people’s ownership of land in
north-east Arnhem Land. The works were painted in the late 1990s to explain the
artists' traditional ties with the region’s coastal zone – their ‘saltwater
country’. Together they map hundreds of kilometres of coastal tract, showing
physical and social features throughout the region. Vibrant images abound –
ancestral beings, ancient mariners, symbolic icons and a host of spiritual creatures
including snakes, crocodiles, fish, turtles and birds, all set against traditional
sacred designs representing fresh, tidal and salt water.
Workshops will be conducted at the gallery throughout the exhibition by members
of the Lake Macquarie Indigenous community.
An Australian National Maritime Museum Travelling Exhibition at Lake Macquarie
City Art Gallery. Contact Tel 02 4965 8260 Website www.lakemac.com.au
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Dark's Dinner Hour
3 – 26 May, Newcastle
Set in the industrial cathedral that is the Honeysuckle Boilershop, Live Sites
presents an aerial circus dinner show that is at once intimate, luscious and spectacular.
A three-course dinner will be served as an electrifying performance of aerial
circus, cabaret and other surprises unfolds behind, before and above and the performances
are accompanied by a live band, completing the 1920's setting . The production
is loosely based on the life of Newcastle merchant Sam Dark, who founded Dark's
Ice Works and Cold Storage in Wharf Road in 1914. Tickets $80 3-course dinner
A Reserve table or student special $50 entree + dessert B Reserve table . Contact
Tel 02 4927 6100 Website www.livesites.org.au
Australian Celtic Festival: Where Scots rule
3 – 6 May, Glen Innes
A celebration of all the great and varied traditions of Celtic culture at beautiful
Glen Innes during the cool and colourful New England Autumn. The Festival is unique
for its colour, spectacle and range of entertainment and history. Last year's
record crowds were attracted by the Celtic experience, the Australian Standing
Stones, the opportunity to meet with friends and, of course, good old country
hospitality. This year's event promises to be even more memorable with this, the
16th Festival celebrating the Scots. Contact the Glen Innes Visitor Information
Centre Tel 02 6730 2400.
Website www. gleninnestourism.com
or www.australiancelticfestival.com.
 Sydney
Writers Festival in the Mountains
28 – 29 May, Katoomba
There's a packed two day program of conversations, readings and discussions
with acclaimed Australian and international writers at the Carrington Hotel this
month as part of the Sydney Writers’ Festival. Headliner is Scottish novelist
Andrew O'Hagan, whose first novel, Our Fathers, was shortlisted for the
Booker Prize and whose latest novel, Be Near Me, tells the story of a Catholic
priest who is caught in a clash of generations, small-town politics and class
hatreds. Other guests include biographer Hazel Rowley (Tête à
Tête: Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre); human-rights lawyer,
academic and Jesuit priest, Frank Brennan, (Acting on Conscience); and
two of Australia’s leading environmental writers, Tom Griffiths and Michael
McKernan. The highlight of the second day will be the inaugural Mick Dark Lecture,
by environmental writer and historian Tom Griffiths. The program is supported
by the Blue Mountains City Council’s Cultural Partnerships Program. Contact
Tel 02 4782 8900 Website www.varuna.com.au
Box of Tricks: A suitcase tour for kids
14 – 24 May, Orana
 Targeted
at Primary school students, Box of Tricks is a comprehensive museum and gallery
objects tour of the Orana region packed in a suitcase. It's also an education
program based on the Visual Arts and Human Society and its Environment (HSIE)
curricula. A joint project between Orana Arts and Western Plains Cultural Centre,
this travelling exhibit is touring 12 primary schools of the region in May 2007
– featuring a suitcase which will contain objects both from the Gallery and
Museums collections that audiences will be able to discuss and, in some cases,
handle. The suitcase will travel with a WPCC staff member and a representative
from Orana Arts. Contact Orana Arts Tel 02 6817 8705.
 The
Messiah: Country Energy Regional Tour
12 June – 14 July, NSW & Victoria
HotHouse Theatre, 'Australia's leading regional theatre company', which is currently
celebrating 10 successful years, is about to take their 2006 hit show – The
Messiah by Patrick Barlow – on a two month small towns tour of southern
NSW and north east Victoria. The Country Energy Regional Tour will visit 19 communities
rarely served by theatre touring , including, in NSW, the towns of Deniliquin,
Stanhope, Holbrook, Balranald and Jerilderie. The Messiah is a beautiful,
whimsical play within a play about two incompetent, overly-ambitious amateur who
actors attempt to produce the ultimate Christmas story with an over-zealous opera
singer ... and very little else. The results are hilarious as the cast's artistic
ambition is compromised by their lack of resources, but ultimately realised thanks
to their unlimited optimism and spirit. "Ridiculously funny yet gloriously
exhilarating" said The Guardian in 1983. This joyful revival from
Albury Wodonga's HotHouse Theatre is that and more. Full details on the website.
Contact Tel 02 6021 7433 Website www.hothousetheatre.com.au
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Regional Arts NSW News
Regional Arts NSW welcomes new Directors
Following its Annual General Meeting on 28 April, Regional Arts NSW is pleased
to announce the appointment of four new members of its Board of Directors. They
are:
Stephen O' Connell from Southern Tablelands Arts
Steven Baldwin from Outback Arts
Nichole Varley from South West Arts and
Tony Kabrovski, co-opted from Sydney, who is the new Treasurer.
Full list of Directors on the Regional Arts NSW website here
SEAR and STARTS to manage ACT Regional Arts Fund
The $200,000 Regional Arts Fund for the Australian Capital Territory will be devolved
to the Regional Arts Boards for the South East and Southern Tablelands regions
of NSW. The move is the result of an announcement on 10 April of a new funding
partnership between the Australian Government and the ACT Government. The Federal
Minister for the Arts and Sport, Senator George Brandis, and ACT Chief Minister
and Minister for the Arts, Mr Jon Stanhope MLA, have agreed to provide Australian
Government funding to Southern Tablelands Arts (STARTS) and the South East Arts
Region (SEAR) in an arrangement that will see each Regional Arts Board fund joint
arts projects that involve communities in both south-eastern NSW and the ACT.
"This is a great endorsement of the expertise of these two Regional Arts
Boards in overseeing arts and cultural development in their regions," Elizabeth
Rogers, CEO of Regional Arts NSW said.
Full media release from the Federal Minister for the Arts online here
 Is
there a future for the arts in Broken Hill?
A groundbreaking new report on the state of the arts and cultural
industries sector in and around Broken Hill is now available on the Regional Arts
NSW website. The report - Quality of Light, Quality of Life: Professional Artists
and Cultural Industries in and around Broken Hill - is based on new research
which is the first of its kind undertaken in this remote far west region of NSW.
It offers an important new model for future arts research in regional Australia.
An initiative of West Darling Arts and the Regional Arts NSW Audience Development
Project, managed by Lisa Andersen, who co-authored the report, the project came
about after the death of artist Pro Hart in 2006 led to concerns that the arts
sector in the far west was both ageing and declining.
Full story - and report - on the Regional Arts NSW website here
 Autumn
ArtReach out now ... get your copy today
The new look, full colour, Autumn 2007 edition of the Regional Arts NSW
magazine, ArtReach, has just come off the press... and we're keen to see
that everyone who wants one gets a copy. This issue has a special focus on Aboriginal
arts development in the west, with feature articles on the new arts centre in
Wilcannia; the long term strategy for an Indigenous arts centre in the Far West
and the work being done for Aboriginal artists' business development by the DSRD
across the west of the State. Plus a look at a brilliant arts and
environment project in Bega; a major new project
exploring the impacts of the drought by the Big hART team in Griffith; festival
fever in the Central West; and a look at AlburyCity's new converged library museum
opening in July.
More about this edition on our website here
or, to request a copy, contact Hannah Sanders Tel 02 9270 2504 admin@regionalartsnsw.com.au
or check out the ArtReach page on our website here
 Arts
Northern Rivers Chief takes leave to take on
East of Everything
Former Northern Rivers Writers’ Centre and Byron Bay Writers Festival Director,
Jill Eddington, will replace Lois Randall in the position of CEO/RADO for Arts
Northern Rivers from April to September this year. Lois Randall is taking six
months leave to work as Production Manager for new TV Drama series, East of
Eden, which is being shot entirely in the region. Jill Eddington's appointment
is seen as a coup for Arts Northern Rivers, ensuring the region’s cultural
sector will continue to be supported by experienced and capable hands. Contact
Peter Wood, Communications & Information Officer Tel 02 6628 8120
Email peteranr@tpg.com.au
 Quicks
get quicker
The Regional Arts NSW Quick Response grant program continues to attract high calibre
applicants, with 10 new projects funded last month. The list of successful applicants
shows strong support for visual arts projects as well as artists who have been
specifically selected to undertake exciting new ventures both in Australia and
overseas. Strong demand for the Quicks program and the quality of the applications
resulted in the 'Quicks' allocation for this quarter being expended in just 4
days.
Full story on the Regional Arts NSW website here.
 Arguing
for the arts: new resource now online
Regional Arts NSW has produced a new compendium of quotes, statistics and
facts about the arts for arts advocates and lobbyists in regional New South Wales.
The document includes information from existing studies of the social and economic
value of the arts from around the world; information about levels of participation
in the arts in Australia and some funding statistics for arts activity in regional
New South Wales.
Find out more and download a copy of the document in PDF from the Regional Arts
NSW website here.
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Other News
 Local
Government Cultural Awards
Forty five councils, including more than half from regional and rural NSW, together
with their local communities, are in the running for the annual Local Government
Cultural Awards to be announced at a ceremony at Parliament House in Sydney this
Friday 4 May. Leaders from the arts and entertainment industry, councils and government
will be in attendance on the night and the new Minister for the Arts, Frank Sartor
has been invited. The Awards, which recognise commitment to cultural development,
are organised by the Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW in partnership
with Country Energy.
Full story on the LGSA website here
Outback NSW teachers on Bell Shakespeare Scholarship
Two teachers from outback NSW are amongst 12 teachers from remote and regional
Australia to participate in an inaugural national teaching Shakespeare scholarship
offered by Bell Shakespeare in 2007. The Scholarship is to attend a 5-day intensive
course designed to inspire teachers to continue to bring the works of Shakespeare
into the classroom. Artistic Director, John Bell AM, said Bell Shakespeare was
dedicated to building excellence in Shakespeare education across Australia. “We
are here for the long haul, devoted to specialisation, training, education and
ongoing exploration in our attempts to reconcile great classic texts with contemporary
Australian life,” he said. The 12 teachers will have completed the last day
of their course on 1 May. The NSW teachers are Sunny Willoughby from Menindee
Central NSW School and Tim Barklay from Walgett Community College High
School.
Contact Linda Lorenza, Bell Shakespeare Education, Tel 02 8298 9040
Website www.bellshakespeare.com.au/education
Dubbo Theatre Company turns 50
One of regional Australia’s oldest community groups, Dubbot Theatre Company,
turns fifty this year. Known as DATS, Dubbo Theatre Company has a large cross
section of community involved in productions. DATS evolved in 1957 from the Trinity
Players and over the past half-century have presented a variety of entertainment
and musicals, productions, theatre restaurants and Christmas pantomimes. With
the development of the Regional Entertainment and Convention Centre, the Dubbo
Theatre Company looks forward to a new level of arts and cultural activity in
the Orana Arts region. Contact Cilla Ryan Tel 02 6882 6514
 Young
artists embark on EPIC opportunities
The Australia Council for the Arts has chosen five young Australian artists for
its EPIC07 initiative, which offers emerging producers in communities professional
development opportunities in dance or new media art. The initiative aims to facilitate
contemporary youth arts and cultural projects that will contribute to Australia’s
artistic and social capital, with a particular focus on regional areas. The list
of successful projects includes a dance program for local Aboriginal youth in
in the Illawarra, South Coast and Nowra regions, to be coordinated by Timothy
Bishop with the support and mentoring from host organisation , Illawarra Performing
Arts (NSW).
Full story on the Australia Council website here
Free theatre and transport for regional schools in
Northern Rivers
NORPA has announced that under the Arts NSW ConnectEd Arts program it will be
providing 1,000 show tickets, free of charge, to PSFP and CAP schools in the Northern
Rivers region. In addition, ConnectEd Arts will also cover the cost of bus transport
to and from the venue. ConnectEd Arts is an exciting government initiative which
aims to increase access to quality arts experiences for NSW school children.
Full story on the NORPA website here
 Bald
Archy Tour a roaring success
The Canberra Times' description of the Bald Archy Prize as "the exhibition
that gets people into galleries they've never been into before" was graphically
proven in Wagga Wagga recently where well over 7,000 happy fans almost stormed
the Museum of the Riverina to see the show. Next up on the Bald Archy tour circuit
is Canberra, where the audacious portraits can be seen at the Tuggeranong Arts
Centre until 21 May, before travelling to Deniliquin where they will be on show
from 25 May to 20 June at the Peppin Heritage Centre. Contact Tuggeranong Arts
Centre Tel 02 6293 1443 or Peppin Heritage Centre Tel 03 5898 3120
Website www.baldarchy.com.au
Kernaghan headlines Grenfell drought relief concert
The Country Music Bulletin reports that Lee Kernaghan will headline a free
"Spirit of the Bush" concert on 30 June Grenfell, NSW, in June. The
concert aims to rally farming families battling to cope with their sixth year
of drought. The New South Wales Government has agreed to contribute $150,000 to
stage the concert after a request from Lee and 5,000 people are expected to attend
from across the state.
Full story on the Country Music Bulletin website here
 Media
in the spotlight at writers festival
23 – 29 July, Bryon Bay
The Byron Bay Writers Festival will bring the movers and shakers of Australia’s
media to the stage this year, in a program that aims to explore just who is shaping
our vision of the 21st Century in a world dominated by pop-ups, scrolling headlines,
viral marketing and SMS. The line-up includes renowned journalists David Marr,
Paul McGeough, Fran Kelly, Chris Masters, Jennifer Byrne, Eric Campbell and Paul
Sheehan. Michael Gawenda returns from Washington to attend the Festival and join
in an extraordinary conversation with The Chaser writer Charles Firth, about living
and reporting in the United States. Topics under the microscope will range from
national identity, whether the media is dumbing us down, the consequences of whistle
blowing and the ethics of journalism. Tickets (selling fast) from Jetset Byron
Bay Tel 02 6685 6262 or online Website www.byronbaywritersfestival.com
 Support
for regional artists to attend Indigenous music workshops in Sydney
MusicNSW is looking to include more NSW regional based Indigenous artists in next
months' Whichway Music industry workshops in Sydney and has offered to cover the
travel and accommodation costs of regional artists chosen to take part. Priority
will be given to artists with some experience or who are serious about entering
the music industry.
More information under Opportunities below.
Contact Michael Hutchings, Indigenous Music Manager, MusicNSW Tel 02 9699 9706
Website www.musicnsw.com.
Closing 4 June
Orange wins Energy Australia National Trust Award
The Survey of Significant Cultural and Landscape Features in Orange City Council
has recently been awarded the Energy Australia National Trust Award for Cultural
Heritage (Corporate/Government). The survey explores the relationship between
the natural and cultural via a web-based interactive system. To view the survey
results visit www.orange.nsw.gov.au
Wagga Wagga to receive enhanced ABC Local Radio service
Residents of Wagga Wagga and surrounding regions will receive ABC NewsRadio broadcasts
and an enhanced ABC Local Radio service as a result of the ABC NewsRadio and Local
Radio Extension and Enhancement Initiative. Coverage of ABC NewsRadio is expected
to expand from 78% to 95% of the Australian population when the program is completed.
Contact Fiona Telford Tel 02 6277 7480
Full story online here
 New
national category in AbaF Awards
Australia Business Arts Foundation has announced a new national category for this
year's AbaF Awards: the Australia Council Arts for Young People Award. The new
award is for business arts partnerships that enrich the lives of young Australians
through engagement with and participation in the arts.
Nominations closing 18 May
More information on the AbaF website here
[PDF] or further information here
New Ozco Report Examines Creative Education for
the Workplace
Rethinking Arts and Education is the first output of a three-year partnership
between the Australia Council for the Arts and the Queensland University of Technology's
ARC Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation (CCI). ‘The
report provides a review of published arts education literature designed to inform
policy, present evidence, and identify major gaps of research in this area,’
Claire Duffy, Director, Strategy, Australia Council for the Arts, said.
A full copy of Educating for the Creative Workforce: Rethinking Arts and Education
is available for download from the Australia Council's website here
Australia Council axes Asialink Literature Program
Arts Hub reports that the program that enabled writers Geraldine Brooks,
Peter Carey, Doris Pilkington Garimara, Kate Grenville, Thomas Kenneally and Tim
Winton to champion Australian writing in Asia will be terminated in June. The
Asialink Literature Touring Program no longer has the funds to continue beyond
mid-year. "Unfortunately the key supporter of the program, the Australia
Council, has decided not to continue its funding and the program is unviable without
these core funds," Asialink said in an announcement yesterday.
Full story on the Arts Hub website here
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New Resources
My VirtualGallery at Art Gallery of NSW
My VirtualGallery is teaching and learning tool from The Art Gallery of NSW. Select
artworks from the Gallery's collection and write comments and questions about
them. Teachers can create one based on an artist, theme or idea and use it to
teach kids. Alternatively, students can create their own ones. Website www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/ed/myvirtualgallery
VROOM Tour Guide
 VROOM
– The Venue Resource of Original Music has launched the Tour Guide. The Tour
Guide is a step-by-step tutorial, which will enable users to get the most out
of the VROOM. It includes tips, examples and an overview of the different search
capabilities.It is an extensive searchable database of live original music venues
that contains venue information including production, facilities, booking and
general information. As an extension to the database VROOM is also a resource
center and an online forum for venues and the music industry. Venues listed range
from hotels and clubs to restaurants, dried-up creek beds, ovals, entertainment
centers, community halls and wineries. Check it out www.vroom.musicnsw.com
Exhibitions: a practical guide for small museums and
galleries
Written by Georgia Rouette (Manager, Exhibition and Touring Services, Museum Australia
- Victoria), this is the first step-by-step guide book on how to initiate, manage
and deliver an exhibition. The book will assist small museums and galleries, consultants
and students areas such as interpretation, project management, public programs,
marketing and exhibition design. Cost: $20 + $8.50 postage and handling. Contact
Tel 02 6273 2437 Email
ma@museumsaustralia.org.au Website www.museumsaustralia.org.au/publications.php
 Music
Hub
A music teachers’ first port of call to develop their professional skills
or get in touch with other likeminded people. Music Hub offers a range of expert
articles providing advice on teaching technique, tuning up woodwind ensembles,
stories from teachers across the state and details of music festivals. Our pick
is a highlight from the ‘postcards from’ section, by Director Mark Walton.
“The really inspired teachers see every lesson as a new challenge and yes
I think teaching is a wonderfully rewarding occupation,” says Mark. The Music
Hub program aims to build a strong network of music teachers across regional NSW
through ongoing support, employment opportunities, professional development, networking
and information exchange. Website www.oranaarts.com/musichub
Music Hub has been made possible with a grant from the Australian
Government's Regional Arts Fund
 From
Load in, to Load out
A new glossary of terms of all the buzz words you need to know about live music
performance, brought to you by Indent , the hub for all ages entertainment in
NSW. Indent is a project of MusicNSW that provides resources, information, workshops,
funding, skills development, and networking opportunities. This makes Indent the
first stop on a young person's journey into the world of music and music management.
Sign up to the network and keep up date with the all latest happenings in the
all-ages scene.
Website www.indent.net.au
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Project Reports
 Centacare's
filmmaker-in-residence
30 April – 4 May, Narromine
Filmmaker Adrian Symes is working with young people, predominantly
Indigenous youth, on producing a film about their lives in Narromine. Centacare
has been providing services to young people of Narromine for the last nine years
and a constant issue they face is lack of access to resources and training opportunities
(there is no TAFE in Narromine and limited public transport to Dubbo) ... and
consequent boredom which leads to trouble. Knowing the young people have a real
interest in filming and working with videos, this project expands on the work
already done by Centacare in trying to re-engage young people in learning and
re-connecting with their community. The target group are those who feel alienated
from their community and the filmmaking will provide an opportunity for them to
gain positive reinforcement from that community. On completion there will be a
community screening and the film will be entered into appropriate film festivals.
Contact Alan Mounsey, Centacare Wilcannia-Forbes Tel 02 6889 4932.
The project has been made possible with a grant from the Regional
Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program (CASP)
Horsing Around with Arts and Culture
11 – 12 May, Scone
 The
Upper Hunter Horse Festival celebrates the place "where horses reign".
Each year people, both local and from far afield, come to share pride in the area
and the local equine industy. The Festival presents an opportunity to expose participants
to a range of creative media and this year, with funding from the Regional Arts
NSW Country Arts Support Program, pavement art will be created by local young
people under the guidance of an experienced artist, to be a feature display on
the day of the Festival Parade. Contact Donna Rea Tel 02 6540 1141
Email drea@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
The project has been made possible with a grant from the Regional
Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program (CASP)
 Not
so silent movies
April – October, Albury
Felix the Cat, Mickey Mouse, The Plank and The Phantom of the
Opera all featured on the big screen last Friday at St Matthew's Anglican
Church in Albury, accompanied on the magnificent pipe organ by Melbourne theatre
organist, David Johnston. It was the first of three such screenings to be presented
this year as part of the Church's Silent Movies project, with funding from the
Country Arts Support Program. As well as involving the church more in the life
of the Albury community and particularly the city's new cultural precinct, the
project aims to bring an old form of entertainment to a new audience and particularly
to show off the pipe organ as an exciting musical entertainment instrument through
the accompaniment of silent movies. There will be two other Silent Movies nights
at the church this year, one on 3 August following the opening of AlburyCity's
new Library Museum and cultural precinct and another on 13 October. Contact John
Scott Mob 0412 828 923 Email johnscott@hotkey.net.au.
The project has been made possible with a grant from the Regional
Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program (CASP)
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What's On
 This
month at Cowra Regional Art Gallery
until 13 May
Operation Art: an initiative of the Children’s Hospital and the NSW
Dept of Education and Training in partnership with the Nelson Meers Foundation
and the Art Gallery of New South Wales: art by children across NSW for children
in hospital.
until 27 May
West Women Weaving: baskets using native materials and woven using traditional
Indigenous techniques by basketmakers from Condobolin.
NSW Parliament Indigenous Art Prize 2006: the Prize is a $20,000 acquisitive
prize for Indigenous artists born or living in NSW organised by the Parliament
of NSW and the Campbelltown Arts Centre, Works include 38 individual artists and
one collaborative work.
Contact Cowra Regional Art Gallery Tel 02 6340 2190 Email cowraartgallery@cowra.nsw.gov.au
Website www.cowraartgallery.com.au
Half a World Away
Until May 27, Orange
Half a World Away: Post-war Migration to the Orange District 1948 – 1965
is a book and exhibition which chronicles some of many well known identities who
came to Orange as migrants after World War II. It is a tribute to the individuals
interviewed by Elisabeth Edwards and the hundreds of families who left conflict
and chaos in Europe and the UK to start a new life in the Orange District. At
Orange Regional Gallery, Cnr Byng and Peisley Streets. Contact Alison Russell
Tel 02 6393 8170 Email arussell@orange.nsw.gov.au
Behind The Lines
Until 17 June, Wagga Wagga
 The
twists and turns of the political year, as seen by Australia’s top cartoonists,
are portrayed in a new exhibition at the Museum of the Riverina's Historic Council
Chambers site. This annual exhibition, from the National Museum of Australia,
features more than 80 cartoons which cover major issues including the war on terror,
the cash for crops controversy and the industrial relations debate. Events which
briefly dominated the headlines – such as the Cronulla riots – are also
covered. Behind the Lines includes works from cartoonists and illustrators
from most of Australia’s major newspapers and publications. Look out for
public programs associated with the exhibition. Contact Tel 02 6926 9655
Website www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/museum
 Strange
Memories
Until July, Wollongong
An exhibition of paintings by contemporary Australian artist, Anna Glynn,
selected from her Strange Memories series, at the Illawarra Performing
Arts Centre. This is a timely presentation as the Strange Memories project has
been selected for the Merrigong Theatre Development Program at IPAC. Other works
in the series are currently on their way to Korea for the Korean International
Art Fair where her 65min artist's film Strange Memories will also be shown. Glynn
has also just launched a new updated website. Website www.annaglynn.com
CPM National Print Awards
 3
May – 17 June, Murwillumbah
Community Printmakers of Murwillumbah (CPM) began in 1989 as a meeting place for
isolated regional artists and has grown into a centre for making uncompromising,
contemporary art. CPM is best known as host, in partnership with the Tweed River
Regional Art Gallery, of the Biennial, National Printmaking Awards. You are warmly
invited to attend CPM's excting program of free public events in association with
the exhibition. Including an illustrated talk by Graham Fransella on 5 May from
2pm - 3.30pm and the Offical Opening and Biennial Address, 'Why Art Matters' by
Tony Bond, Director of Curatorial Services and Head Curator of International Art
at the Art Gallery of NSW. Contact Tel 02 66728 276 Email cpmprintart@yahoo.com.au
Website www.cpmprintart.com
Toys, Lollies. Games & Dollies
4 May, Yamba
Port of Yamba Historical Society presents a pre-1960s exhibition for must-have
toys and games that explores tastes, trends and crazes that will appeal to all
ages. A show for adults to revisit their childhood memories and for children to
compare the past with the present. Entry $5, children free. Contact Marea Buist
Tel 02 6645 8337 Email reabuist@bigpond.net.au
Calamity Jane
4 & 5 May, Gunnedah
The great Doris Day classic of 1953 will presented as part of a
Silver Screen: Classic Hollywood Movies frmo the 19050s, 60s and 70s series at
The Civic cinema in Gunnedah. Directed by David Butler, the film stars Howard
Keel and Doris Day, who often cited this particular movie and the title role as
her personal favourite among her 39 film appearances. Contact Tel 02 67402266
Email chrisfrend@infogunnedah.com.au
Website www.infogunnedah.com.au/
Blues Point
4 May, Lismore
Musica Viva Lismore presents this a jazz vocal group
and bass player, performing intricate vocal arrangements with a uniquely Australian
flavour. Repertoire ranges from straight jazz to funky gospel and touches on many
styles in between, and with MC George Washingmachine, be assured of an entertaining
night. 7.30pm St Mary's Anglican Church, Ballina. Tickets from Dymocks Lismore,
ABC Centre Ballina and at the door. Contact Email pkempler@bigpond.net.au
Out of the Box
4 May, Byron
A funny, original, autobiographically based show performed by Chas Warlow and
directed by Danielle Coleman. Chas Warlow is a remarkable actor with a national
and international acting career. Danielle Coleman has been involved in the theatre
as director, teacher and actor in Europe and Australia. Previous directing credits
include the Vagina Monologues in Luxembourg, and Shirley Valentine,
Sweet Phoebe and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
in the Byron Shire. Out of the Box hopes to share with you some of life's
gifts, the slices of life that are slightly unusual and those ones that are often
universal. 8pm at the Byron Community & Cultural Centre. Tickets $17/$12.
Contact 02 6685 5659.
Monoprints & Crown Street Press
4 May – 10 June, Armidale
Monoprints and Crown Street Press: A Printmaker’s Collection is an
exhibition of 18 monotypes from master printmaker James Whitington of Crown Street
Press and monoprints and etchings from Judy Cassab, Amanda Upton, Charles Cooper,
John Peart, Arthur Boyd, Donald Friend, Ann Thomson, Mike Green, Charles Blackman,
David Boyd, John Firth-Smith, Russell Drysdale and Keith Looby. At New England
Regional Art Gallery. Contact Tracy Jones Harris Tel 02 6772 5255
Website www.neram.com.au
Some Bizarre Thought
5 May, Chinderah Bay
"The mind can be your worst enemy to a good, kind friend," observes
the featured artist, Clare Johnson. This exhibition will explore the bizarre to
the banal through the whimsical and humourous exploits of "Miss Prissy"
in watercolour pencil and ink drawings from Tweed Shire artist, Clare Johnson.
At Curious Art, 94a Chinderah Bay Drive Tel 02 6674 5340 Website www.curiousart.org.au
Mozart by Moonlight
5 May, Burringbar
A unique concert at the beautiful LilyPonds Gardens with around
30 players featuring four fabulous soloists including Liza Beamish (soprano) Kathleen
Proctor- Moore (mezzo- soprano) and direct from London, one of Australia’s
finest Baritone’s, Jeffrey Black. Together they will sing arias, duets and
trios from Mozart’s great operas Don Giovanni, Marriage of Figaro,
Cosi Fan Tutte and The Magic Flute. Bring a chair and a picnic
baskets. Tickets $40/$37/$20, Family $90. Contact Rosalie Tel 02 6674 4565
Short Film Extravaganza
5 May, Dubbo
Whether you are a short film buff or not, this promises to be a
truly enjoyable and unforgettable evening. Sony Tropfest has made a special selection
from the past six years finalists’ packages which will be screened along
the best of Coonabarabran’s “Flix in the Stix” short film competition
– sixteen films in all. Nibbles will be provided with drinks available at
the bar. Tickets are $25 and are available from the RSL, Western Plains Cultural
Centre. Hosted by Friends of Dubbo Regional Gallery. Contact Tel 02 6801 4444.
Show Day
5 May – 3 June, Central West
Bathurst Theatre Company is touring Show Day, by Robert Hewett, to local
villages in the Central West. Show Day is a one act comedy with characters
that delight audiences and reveals there's more to a cake stall than just selling
cakes. Performances are being held in local halls in conjunction with local organisations.
Dates and times are:
5 May, Sofala Community Hall 6.30pm for 7pm Tel 02 6337 7177
12 May, Oberon Uniting Church Hall 2.30pm Tel 02 6336 1076
18 May, O'Connell Anglican Church Hall 7pm for 8pm Tel 022 6337 5030
3 June, Tarana Hall 2.30pm Tel 02 6337 5899
Contact Bathurst Theatre Company Mob 0448 053 033.
This tour has been made possible with funding from the Regional
Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program.
Stone and Water
6 May – 3 June, Collector
 Collector
Gallery’s May exhibition brings together the talents of ceramicist-photographer
Susan Harper and two photomedia artists Susan Henderson and Marie Lund. Harper
works with both raku and porcelain clay and has again experimented with the photographic
print to ceramic, at times working with elusive, abstract images. Lund presents
colour digital prints of architecture and landscapes, some based on her European
travels. And Henderson presents a collection of surf images and studies of rocks
and grasses. Collector Gallery, Church Street Sat 1-5.30, Sun 11 - 5.30. Contact
Barbie Robinson Mob 0419 492 658 Email brobinson@homemail.com.au
Website www.collectorgallery.com.au
Subjective Perspective
7 May – 2 June
An exhibiton of works by Rebecca Tapscott and Kate Christy: an investigation
of each artist's perspective of Indonesia and Japan, exploring the intersections
of western stereotypes we place upon these cultures and each artist's actual experience(s)
of them. The exhibition will include paintings, digital photography, linocut prints,
origami and plasticine sculpture.For futher infomation contact Kate Christy Mob 0400 142 344
Email subjectiveperspective@yahoo.com.au
 Phobia
8 – 9 May, Lismore
Presented by NORPA, Phobia features a physically and emotionally
crippled detective, a wealthy fur-clad wife who attempts suicide and a scheming
husband who enlists a shattered private-eye, then doublecrosses an old friend.
Inspired by the tradition of film noir and, in particular, Alfred Hitchcock's
thriller Vertigo, Phobia is a fascinating blend of music, drama
and physical theatre. This genre-defying production takes the audience into a
beguiling and tantalising new world for an evening of extraordinary feats of physicality,
humour and a genuinely original approach to the making of music. Contact Tel 02 6622 0300
Website www.norpa.org.au
Tales of the City II
9 – 10 May, Byron Bay
A multimedia contemporary dance performance showcasing local and international
dance artists, Tales of the City II explores themes of urbanisation, environmentalism,
and the natural world. It features new creations by former Sydney Dance Company
member Michael Hennessy and Canadian dance artist Jen Murray, performed by the
Northern Rivers' formidable independent dancers. Tickets $18 / $15. Contact Tel 02 6685 5659.
44th Red Cross Currabubula Art Exhibition
10 – 13 May, Currabubula
For the 44th year a dedicated band of volunteers are putting in a mammoth
effort to raise funds for one of the most worthy causes, the Red Cross. Now reaching
new heights in prize money the art exhibition is a fantastic display of local
and interstate art that comes to the small village of Currabubula NSW once a year.
Contact Tel 02 6768 9075 Email info@shoutmarketing.com.au
Baubles, Bangles & Beads
11 May – 24 June, Bathurst
BRAG’S exciting exhibition of contemporary Australian jewellery
Baubles, Bangles & Beads is finally coming to Bathurst. This acclaimed exhibition,
which received a double page review in the Sydney Morning Herald, has been touring
since March 2006 and has been seen by over 20.000 people in Rockhampton, Toowoomba,
Lake Macquarie, Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney and Albury. The exhibition features
over 90 pieces of contemporary jewellery borrowed from 15 collectors including
ABC presenter Margaret Pomeranz, actress Anna Volska and Mandurama- based artist
Mandy Martin. Contact Tel 02 6333 6555 Email brag@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
Waiting for Guinness
12 May, Coorabell
Armed with a guitar case filled with tales of magic & loss, politics
& ruin, love, beauty & incarceration, Sydney’s Waiting for Guinness
have come of age with their brand new album "Friend or Foe". They hotwire
perfectly the music styles of Jazz, Punk, Mariachi, Folk, Tex-Mex and Westerns
and have been likened to artists such as Tom Waits, Calexico and the Pogues. They
create a sound which both respects and challenges tradition, to form their own
unique, gritty style. Tickets $18/16. Contact Suzie Tel 02 66847921
Website www.waitingforguiness.com
Jeff Lang
17 May, Bangalow
Long heralded as one of our greatest musicians, songwriters and guitarists. "Australia's
Jeff Lang is a guitar god like you've never seen.... His music has elements of
blues, hard-rocking folk guitar that starts where Richard Thompson leaves off,
and various British Isles and international traditions--all played like there's
no tomorrow," Ann Arbor News Tickets $20 at the door only. Contact
Ku Promotions Tel 02 6684 7921 Website www.kupromotions.com.au
Kiss Me Kate
17 May, Balranald
 The
delightful musical comedy, Kiss Me Kate, will be performed by Co-Opera
in the magnificent, recently restored, Theatre Royal. Kiss Me Kate focuses
on a theatre group putting on a legendary musical version of Shakespeare’s
Taming of the Shrew. A storyline of feuding egos (and love!) between two
old Hollywood stage masters: Fred Graham (as Petruchio) and ex-wife Lilli Vanessi
(as Katherine). 7pm at the Theatre Royal Don’t miss this outrageous masterpiece
performed so superbly by Co-Opera, presented by the Balranald Council. Tickets
$20/$15/$5. Contact the Balranald Visitors Centre Tel 03 5020 1599.
Secret Chiefs 3
18 May, Bangalow
Secret Chiefs 3 have a major cult following world wide. Their music is an alchemical
fusion of Morricone-esque cinematic grandeur, midnight surf guitar, traditional
Middle Eastern rhythms, demonic death metal, and electronic deviance that yields
a work of undeniable force. Their virtuosity, paired with a fearless love of divergent
styles, humor and talent, create a truly daring, mystifying journey. Tickets $35
at the door only. Contact Ku Promotions Tel 02 6684 7921 Website www.kupromotions.com.au
Imperfectly Sane
18 – 19 May, Tuggeranong
The Mental Health Foundation and Canberra Youth Theatre present a play
about mental illness. Imperfectly Sane presents true stories of Canberrans
living with mental illness, theatrically represented by Mick Gentleman MLA, Eleanor
Sharp, Andrea Close, David Whitney, Simone Penkethman and Canberra Youth Theatre
participants. Contact Tel 02 6230 7629
The Compassionate Mandala Tour
20 – 27 May, Bangalow
A group of Tibetan monks, together with , performer Tenzin Choegyal, offer a week
of cultural programs, enabling all ages to participate in sampling the ancient
Tibetan creative arts. This will include the Tibetan Art of Divination (personal
consultations) Sand Mandala creation, Harmonic Chanting, free daily Tibetan Singing
Workshops and Mandala Sand Art Workshops, and guided Meditations. The program
includes an evening talk on 26 May at 7.30pm. Tickets $20 at the door only, and
two very special evening concerts. Contact Tenzin Choegyal Mob 0401 091 619
or Ku Promotions Tel 02 6684 7921 Website www.kupromotions.com.au
Sacred Footsteps from the
Roof of the World
21 – 27 May, Newcastle
Tibetan Buddhist monks from monasteries in India are again visiting Newcastle
in 2007. This year the intricate and fascinating sand mandala will be created
in the Banquet Room, Town Hall, culminating with a Dissolution Ceremony at 2pm
on the Sunday. The monks will also present other ritual Tibetan art forms, Buddhist
practices and Tibetan Culture. Traditional ceremonial dances will be performed
on the Friday night in the Black Box Theatre, Newcastle Community Arts Centre.
Contact Jennifer O'Brien 02 4961 1696 Email projects@ncac.org.au
Website www.drolkarbuddhistcentre.org.au
Rumplestiltskin: a pantomime
22, 26 & 27 May, Gilgandra Shire Hall
Join the local thespians for a performance of the classic tale of
Rumplestiltskin – starring a princess and a king, set in the historic village
of Tooraweenah. Starring well-known local personalities from the Gilgandra community.
Supported by Gilgandra Alive! arts council. Contact Tel 02 6847 2760.
Woonjeegaribay Aboriginal Film Festival
25 – 27 May, Bowral
The Festival, named "Woonjeegaribay"(the Aboriginal word for
Wingecarribee) to be held during National Indigenous Sorry Week 2007 will celebrate
the inspiring creative talents of Australian Aboriginal film makers. The Festival
is offering a one-day school program and four sessions screening a wide range
of films including an inspiring new release "Kanyini", a wonderful ‘season
of shorts’, two ‘golden oldies’, "The Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith"
and "Radiance" and several moving documentaries. Prices: season ticket
$ 35.00. Single ticket $ 10.00. at The Empire Cinema. Contact Tel 02 4861 4676.
In The Between
25 May, Bangalow
In The Between” brings together some of Australia’s finest multi-cultural
collaborators: Michael Askill (singing bowls, bells and gongs), Riley Lee (shakuhachi),
Tenzin Choegyal (flute and voice), and James Coates (spoken word) in the ensemble,
TRIKAYA. They will be joined by the visiting Tashi Lhunpo Monks to present a richly
atmospheric interpretation of The Tibetan Book of the Dead combining selected
text readings with musical meditations, sound illuminations and chanting. Contact
Ku Promotions Tel 02 6684 7921 Website www.kupromotions.com.au
Songs of the Mandala
26 May, Bangalow
Chanting by the famed multiphonic singers of Tibet's Tashi Lhunpo Monastery.
With this unique style of singing, the monks simultaneously intone three notes.
They also play traditional instruments such as 10-foot-long dung-chen horns, drums,
bells, cymbals and gyaling trumpets. They will be accompanied by Tibetan musician
and singer Tenzin Choegyal who will also perform. Contact Ku Promotions Tel 02 6684 7921
Website www.kupromotions.com.au
 Mikelangelo
& The Black Sea Gentlemen: Kabaret Noir
27 May, Lismore
Internationally acclaimed and immaculately dressed, Mikelangelo and the Black
Sea Gentlemen bring their nightmarish and hilarious Kabaret Noir to Lismore
audiences. Mikelangelo has played to packed houses around the world, recently
completing hit seasons at the Edinburgh Fringe and the Sziget Festival in Budapest.
More than a evening of music, this is one of the most intriguing performances
on the festival circuit - exotic and unforgettable. 7pm at the Star Court Theatre.
Contact Tel 13 000 66772 Website www.norpa.org.au
 Bangarra
Dance Theatre: True Stories
21 – 23 June, Wollongong
Bangarra Dance Theatre's double bill True Stories, explores the relationship
of Indigenous people to the land and sea. The power and excitement of dances celebrate
rain, wind, the hunt, desire and pleasure. Bangarra Dance Theatre's reputation
as one of the most exciting contemporary dance companies in Australia and one
of our country's leading performing arts exports, takes yet another leap forward
with this brand new work. Exploring the unending inspiration of Australia's Indigenous
culture, the company enters new theatrical territory with the choreographic originality
of award-winning Frances Rings and with Elma Kris making her main stage debut.
Bookings Illawarra Performing Arts Centre Tel 02 4226 3366 Website www.ipac.org.au
or Bangarra's website www.bangarra.com.au/diary/true.html
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Seminars, Workshops &
Training
Autumn-Winter Energy Dance
Until 2 June, Thirroul
An expressive good time: sweat, fly, unfurl and be free! This course will explore
the layers of the moving self, specifically our energy, flesh and heart and is
inspired by the joys of funk, soul, hip hop, world music and
electronica. The last class will be accompanied by awesome Energy Dance musicians!
Energy Dance encourages your creative, dancing spirit. 6 Saturdays, 1-2.30pm,
$100/90 concession. Bookings essential.
Contact Annalise Friend Mob 0421 170 263 Email slapsista@slapsista.com
Website www.slapsista.com
Gunning Gathering of Writers
5 May, Gunning
Gunning Focus Group and Southern Tablelands Arts host the 2nd ‘Gunning Gathering
of Writers’ starting at 10:30am with an open invitation to the launch of
Braidwood poet, Jeremy Nelson's self-published book Winter Crow illustrated
by John R. Walker. Wendy McMahon Bell will launch and read from the book. Stay
for the writing workshops facilitated by Kaaren Sutcliffe: 1. Extended essentials
of engaging fiction and 2. Essentials of getting published. Both workshops
$30(thats total cost). Booking essential. Contact Tel 02 4823 4407.
Gallery talk by Brenda Croft
5 May, Cowra
Brenda Croft, Senior Curator, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art
at the National Gallery of Australia will talk about the West Women Weaving exhibition
(see What's On) and artists. Sponsored by Cowra Shire Council. 11am Cowra Regional
Art Gallery. Free. Contact Cowra Regional Art Gallery Tel 02 6340 2190 Email cowraartgallery@cowra.nsw.gov.au
Website www.cowraartgallery.com.au
Basketmaking workshop
5 May, Cowra
Weavers from the West Women Weaving Group will present a workshop using
locally grown materials to create baskets. Class size limited to ten. For ages
12 to adult. Cost $15. At Cowra Regional Art Gallery Contact Tel 02 6340 2190
Email cowraartgallery@cowra.nsw.gov.au
Website www.cowraartgallery.com.au
Create locally, sell globally!
7 May, Grafton
8 May, Lismore
9 May, Kingsclif
Create Locally, Sell Globally is an e-marketing workshop for Craft/Design artists
who live at home, work at home and sell to the world. The workshop is tailored
to teach craft and design home-based business operators the tips and tricks on
internet marketing and the fine art of writing for the web. Presented by the NSW
Dept of State and Regional Development supported by Arts Northern Rivers Visual
Arts Network. All workshops are offered free of charge for home-based business
operators. Bookings essential. Contact Tel 02 6622 4011Email belinda.green@business.nsw.gov.au
Bookmaking workshop
12 May, Cowra
Atist & sculptor, Mary Douglas, will teach how to make a chunky 100% cotton
rag paper, hand sewn book. Class size limited to 8. For ages 12 to adult. Cost
$57 per person. At Cowra Regional Art Gallery Contact Tel 02 6340 2190
Email cowraartgallery@cowra.nsw.gov.au
Website www.cowraartgallery.com.au
 Arts
and Environment Workshop
15 May, Wollongong
Professional, amateur and community artists, environmental professionals and interested
community members of the Illawarra are invited to attend a workshop that explores
the ways in which the arts can be used to foster environmental sustainability
in the region. The workshop will include: research on arts and how they shape
environmental behaviour; specific examples of where arts events or art companies
have brought in the environment; a proposal for SRCMA for how the CMA might engage
with the cultural industries and open discussion. Old Wollongong Courthouse 3.45pm
- 7.00pm . Supper provided. RSVP to Amanda Hogbin Mob 0412 532 817
Email ahogbin@cva.org.au
COPY RITE! Indigenous Artist Workshops
7 – 25 May, Statewide
Viscopy, the collection agency representing around 3000 Indigenous artist
in Australia, provides free workshops in NSW about how to administer your copyright
on a national and international basis. Viscopy's indigenous visual artist education
program will give you more information about: copyright and how to manage it,
Moral rights, Licensing your design, Tips for good art business. Contact Tel 02 9368 0933
Email atsi@viscopy.com Website
www.viscopy.com
Introduction to Screenwriting
12 & 19 May, Bellingen
The ScreenLinks short course screenwriting series is offering a two day workshop
in short film making. The course is taught by industry professional, Simon Portus
and is being held over two consecutive Saturdays, with a classes limited to 12
people. Day one explores script layout, structure, synopses/treatments and finding
controlling ideas/themes. Day two discusses audience expectations, conflict, characters,
plot and dialogue. Contact Tel 02 6648 5400 Email info@etcltd.com.au
Volunteer Management Workshop
14 – 15 May, Goulburn
Do you work with volunteers? Do you manage volunteer programs? This workshop covers
the topics: Definition of Volunteer Work, Context of Working with Volunteers,
Volunteer Motivators, The Job Description, The Recruitment Process, National Standards,
Orientation, Training & Development of Volunteers, Elements of Supervision,
Leading, Developing Groups, Putting it all Together – Summary of Volunteer
Management. Contact Roger McFarlane, Volunteering ACT Tel 02 6251 4060
Email education@volunteeract.com.au
Museums Australia 2007
Conference: Museums in a Changing Climate
17 – 20 May, Canberra
Museums Australia's 2007 conference has been designed to
allow speakers the freedom to explore contemporary issues on which they have strong
and well-developed views. Newly qualified professionals are also encouraged to
contribute their perspectives via the ‘call for papers’ process. Focussed
on internal Australian concerns, the 2007 Conference is an opportunity to assess
our professional values and take a measured look at the society that we serve,
and the environment we study and live in. It will address areas of change and
current issues, revealing the commonality of problems and the individuality of
response. Contact Email conference@museumsaustralia.org.au
Website www.museumsaustralia.org.au
Creative Volunteering – No Limits!
 18
May, Wellington: Plan & Program Events
26 May, Cowra: Develop Funds & Resources
26 May, Jindabyne: Plan & Program Events
2 June, Cooma: Undertake Marketing
2 June, Trangie: Plan & Program Events
5 June, Forster: Undertake Marketing
16 June, Moruya: Contribute to Effective Organisation
Governance
16 June, Gilgandra: Undertake Marketing
Creative Volunteering is a series of one day workshops aimed at those working
and/or volunteering in the arts in regional areas. There are eight accredited
courses on offer across the State in various locations, delivered by trained industry
professionals with first hand experience at the topic at hand. Participants are
asked to draw on their own experiences in completing assessments and are given
an excellent resource book to take away with them for future reference. Each workshop
has aimum of 20 participants and costs just $25, with lunch and refreshments also
provided. For more information, contact Tel 02 9270 2509 Email admin@regionalartsnsw.com.au
Website www.regionalartsnsw.com.au.
Mosaics for the Garden
19 May, Harden Murrumburrah
Learn to create individual contemporary , decorative garden planter using
modern mosaic techniques with tutor Pauline Jonach in this workshop for young
people offered by the Harden/Murrumburrah Arts Council with funding from the Country
Arts Support Program. Cost $10 to cover materials. Numbers limited, bookings essential.
Contact Connie McFadyen Tel 02 6386 2575 E mail conniemcfadyen7@bigpond.com
or Fay Barry Tel 02 6386 3552
Outdoor Drawing
26 May, Harden Murrumburrah
Learn to draw & develop their observational skills using both tradional &
contemporary styles in this workshop for young people offered by the Harden/Murrumburrah
Arts Council with funding from the Country Arts Support Program. Cost $10 to cover
materials. Numbers limited, bookings essential. Contact Connie McFadyen Tel 02 6386 2575
E mail conniemcfadyen7@bigpond.com
or Fay Barry Tel 02 6386 3552
Artists in the Black: Indigenous Arts Law
Week
21 May, Tweed Heads
22 May, Wardell & Casino
23 May, Bonalbo
24 May, Grafton
25 May, Nambucca Heads
Come along and get up to date on your rights as an Indigenous artist at these
workshops for Indigenous artists, organisations and interested parties. Staff
from the Arts Law Centre of Australia's 'Artists in the Black' service will explain
the basics of copyright, moral rights, Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property
(protecting artwork, songs and dances), negotiating contracts and issues for artists
working on CDEP programs. Viscopy will also be there to discuss how to help you
license your designs and make money from your art. Organised by the DSRD and Arts
Northern Rivers in partnership with Arts Law Centre of Australia, Viscopy and
Arts Mid North Coast. Full program of venues on the Arts Law website. RSVP appreciated
for catering purposes. Contact, for the Northern Rivers Tel 02 6628 8120
or Nambucca Heads Tel 02 6658 9400. Website www.artslaw.com.au
Art Camp International
24 – 27 May, Nimbin
ArtCamp International is an artists retreat held on sacred land of the Bundjalung
Nation. It is a vehicle to bring people together through creativity and living
side by side. ArtCamp is a celebration of human beings creating together and together
creating a positive future and harmonious environment for our children and descendent.
Storytelling, Music, Poetry, Dance, Performance along with Traditional and contemporary
Aboriginal Artists and Designers, Landscape painters, Sculptors, Photographers,
potters and weavers will all be there. Contact admin@artcampinternational.com
Website www.artcampinternational.com
Speak Up: Accessible Arts consults the regions
24 May, Wollongong
4 June, Newcastle
Accessible Arts is consulting with regional communities to uncover gaps in opportunities
for people with a disability in the arts. Last May, a call for written submissions
found 18 of 45 responses (40%) were from regional areas. Issues raised can be
found in a Needs Summary and Background Paper on the Accessible Arts website,
which will guide discussions during the consultations. Regional consultations
start this month and will continue later in 2007. Venues: the Bob Peet Studio,
Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC), 32 Burelli Street, Wollongong and the
Newcastle Region Art Gallery, 1 Laman Street. Contact Alison McLaren Tel 02 9251 6499
ext 4 Email amclaren@aarts.net.au Website
www.aarts.net.au
Lyndon Terracini at the Central West Regional
Arts Gathering
27 May, Forbes
Top Australian arts and festivals producer, Lyndon Terracini, will be keynote
speaker at the annual gathering of arts and cultural makers, supporters and administrators
from NSW’s Central West later this month. Lyndon Terracini’s new book
A Regional State of Mind: Making Art Outside Metropolitan Australia (Currency
House), makes the case for directing resources into community-driven cultural
activities and valuing art that truly reflects local identity. Elizabeth Rogers,
new CEO of Regional Arts NSW, will also be speaking briefly about the Statewide
program, with top local entertainment also booked. The day also includes the AGM
of Central West regional Arts Board, Arts OutWest. All members of the arts and
cultural community are invited to attend and participate. Lunch $25 per/ person.
Bookings Tel 02 6338 4657 Email artsoutwest@csu.edu.au
Closing 18 May
Sculpture
2 June, Harden Murrumburrah
Sculpture
Learn to develop a 2d design & develop it into 3d design in this workshop
for young people offered by the Harden/Murrumburrah Arts Council with funding
from the Country Arts Support Program. Students will be influenced by modern sculptors
such as Brancusi. Cost $10 to cover materials. Numbers limited, bookings essential.
Contact Connie McFadyen Tel 02 6386 2575 E mail conniemcfadyen7@bigpond.com
or Fay Barry Tel 02 6386 3552
Australian Contact Improvisation Convergence
7 – 11 June, Lennox Head
Now entering its third year, this annual convergence is the most anticipated event
on the national Contact Improvisation calendar. This year's event is an exciting
new location, The Lake Ainsworth Sport & Recreation Centre, nestled between
Seven Mile Beach and Lake Ainsworth - a tea tree freshwater lake. Registrations
for ACIC #3 are coming in thick and fast. Onsite residential places are now fully
booked, but organisers have sourced an additional residential spots nearby. Whether
you are onsite or not, don't let that stop you attending the biggest contact impro
event on the Australian calendar. ACIC #3 will be fully catered providing delicious
organic, vegetarian lunch and dinner meals. Facilitators Jacob Lehrer will be
joined by other teachers to run sessions over the weekend. Fees include lunches
& dinners with costs ranging from $440 for the whole weekend to $110 concession
for a single day. Contact Lucy Angell Tel 0400 582 910 or Joey Lehrer
Tel 0403 167 584 Email acic07@gmail.com
Earlybird registrations closing 7 May
Creative Drawing with Colour
23 June, Harden Murrumburrah
Learn to manipulate different media looking at artists past & present in this
workshop for young people offered by the Harden/Murrumburrah Arts Council with
funding from the Country Arts Support Program. Cost $10 to cover materials. Numbers
limited, bookings essential. Contact Connie McFadyen Tel 02 6386 2575
E mail conniemcfadyen7@bigpond.com
or Fay Barry Tel 02 6386 3552
FEHVA Art Auction
28 June, Bangalow
FEHVA 48 hours of Visual Arts will be celebrating its fourth year at the
Bangalow A and I Hall this June 2007 which is fitting as the sale of artwork thru
the FEHVA art auction and sale raises a substantial amount of money for local
organization, The Buttery. The sale of FEHVA artwork over the past 3 years has
enabled The Buttery to design the new building. Auctioneer Robert Bleakley will
conduct the annual FEHVA art Auction 2007. 50% of the sale price of artwork is
returned to the artist and 50% to the new Buttery ‘Centre of Excellence’
building project. Non-art auction items will also be sold. Contact Tel 02 66871 623
Email dee@buttery.org.au. Website
www.fehva.com
Paul Holley Workshop
27 – 28 June, Hastings
Paul Holley, the conductor of the winning ABC Choir of the Year - Birralee Blokes
will be in the Hastings with his SATB uni-aged choir, Resonance, performing concerts
and giving workshops in schools & with community groups. Any teenage &
adult singers, teachers are most welcome to attend. Cost $10/$5. Contact Email
robmusic@westnet.com.au
 2008
Australian College of Country Music
3 – 18 January 2008, Tamworth
Applications are now open for the 2008 Australian College of Country Music course
to be held over two weeks in Tamworth in January next year. Widely regarded as
the leading industry specialist course in Australia for country music singers,
songwriters and instrumentalists, the curriculum for the course has been carefully
constructed to ensure the delivery of a specialist, practical and highly personalised
course. The course offers training and tutoring delivered by leading artists and
industry specialists. Cost $2,585 to $2,695. Application forms online. Contact
Website www.country.com.au
Closing 29 June
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Opportunities
Outrate Online Short Film Festival
Giving beginning and up-and-coming film makers a chance to showcase their work
to the world, the Outrate Festival is calling for short films with a gay theme.
Every entry will be screened on the festival website, visited so far by approximately
a thousand people every day. Entry to the festival is free, and if your work progresses
to the finals, it will be viewed and given written feedback from our judging panel
which includes German film maker Monika Treut, Israeli film makers Eytan Fox and
Gal Uchovsky, Jaap Kooijman, from the University of Amsterdam's Department of
Media, and Glyn Davis, teacher of gay and lesbian media studies at the University
of Bristol. Website www.outrate.net
Closing 7 May
Crescent Head Malibu Classic Inaugural Surf
Art Exhibition
25 – 26 May
The spirit of “Hughie” in nature transcends time and beauty. An unparalleled
energy of oceanic power is the wave. Surfing can be experienced as a hypnotic
passion unrivalled. The Crescent Head Malibu Classic Surf Art Exhibition aims
to give artists a chance to interpret and conceptualize this passion and energy
in their chosen medium and encapsulate surfing and beach lifestyles. Entries open
to paintings, mixed media, works on paper, ceramics, sculpture, photography, wearable
art and jewellery. All artworks must belong to the artist. Entry fee $10. All
works to be for sale - 10% commission. Contact Tel 02 6566 0280 Email fergocrezhead@aapt.net.au
Closing 10 May
Next Wave Festival
The rhetoric of global culture tells us that we are being brought closer
and closer together. By media, communication technologies, the free market and
other snappy buzzwords which signify somewhat less transparent systems. But how
close are we, and how much do we really know about each other? The Next Wave Festival
is calling for proposals from various art forms to be a part of the 2008 festival
program which respond to the festival theme, Closer Together. Next Wave
is a biennial festival dedicated to developing and presenting innovative work
by Australia's most interesting young artists. Contact Tel 03 9329 9422
Email nextwave@nextwave.org.au
Website www.2006festival.nextwave.org.au
Closing 15 May
IN SITE OUT: temporary, ephemeral art event
26 October – 18 November, Orange
Taking art outdoors… wrapping it around trees, nestling it amongst nature,
posing it boldly out in the open is IN SITE OUT, the biennial installation art
program at the Orange Botanic Gardens. Expressions of interest are sought from
artists including writers, poets, musicians, performers, designers, painters,
printmakers, multi-media, sculptors and installations artists to participate in
this third biennial temporary and ephemeral art event. Artists are asked to respond
specifically to the site – the Orange Botanic Gardens in Central West NSW
- and bring various environmental elements or concerns to their work. IN SITE
OUT is a project of Arts OutWest funded by the NSW State Government via Arts NSW
and the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund More details and applicatoin
forms online. Contact Gabriella Hegyes Mob 0428 455 633 Email gabrilla.hegyes@det.nsw.edu.au
Website www.artsoutwest.org.au
Closing 21 May
Refugee Short Film Festival
23 June, Strathfield
Australia’s inaugural refugee film festival, the Triumphant Refugees Short
Film Festival takes place on June 23 as part of 2007 National Refugee Week. Film-makers,
especially refugee film-makers, are invited to submit short films (up to 7 minutes)
that focus on the triumphs of refugees in coming to Australia and creating a life
here; or educating people about the experiences of refugees. Website www.triumphant.org.au
Closing 26 May
Whichway Music Industry Workshops
19 – 22 June, Redfern
MusicNSW, Whichway and APRA are running a 4 day music industry and songwriting
workshop and information sessions, especially aimed at NSW Indigenous contemporary
music artists, at the Redfern Community Centre next month. The workshops will
be run by leading music industry professionals and will cover topics including
publicity and marketing; music management; record label and distribution; networking
and resources; business planning; touring and venue information; legal issues;
radio play and more. Top contemporary Indigenous music artists will present the
songwriting workshops including arrangement; lyric writing; choosing a producer
and studio. To apply, send a bio and demos to Whichway, MusicNSW 44/54 Botany
Road Alexandria NSW 2015. Contact Michael Tel 02 9699 9706 Email michael@musicnsw.com
Website www.musicnsw.com
Closing 4 June
 Winter
Solace: Simply Red! Exhibition
20 July - 12 August, Cowra
Calling all artists! Expressions of interest sought for Cowra Regional Art Gallery's
Winter Solace: Simply Red!, the gallery's popular annual selling exhibition
of vibrant works in 2D and 3D. This year artists are to use a splash of red or
be inspired by the colour red. Open to expressions of interest by artists who
create in jewellery, glass, ceramics, wood, textiles, clothing, photography, paintings,
works on paper & mixed media. The gallery will add a 27.5% commission to the
artist's price for works in the show. Contact Cowra Regional Art Gallery Tel 02 6340 2190
Email cowraartgallery@cowra.nsw.gov.au
Website www.cowraartgallery.com.au
Closing 15 June
Auburn International Film and Video Festival
Since its establishment in 1998 as a CCD initiative, Auburn International Film
and Video Festival for Children and Young Adults has been acknowledged internationally
by children, youth and adults who are interested in moving images as a medium
for expressing social, cultural, political, racial and economical concerns about
the environments in which they live. As the festival rapidly grows, so do other
activities alongside the festival's main program such as children's video and
animation workshops, media literacy forums, international exchange and curatorial
programs. Promotion and distribution of those works, which do not have prior distribution
support is the most significant component of the festival. Application forms online.
Website www.cinewest.org.au
Closing 30 June
Country Art for Cancer
5 – 8 July, Tamworth
A community fund raising project during the Hats Off Country Music Festival. The
Cancer Council invites country music artists and associated media personalities
to create and donate a painting or drawing expressing their own creative talent.
The artwork will then be publicly exhibited at the Tamworth Regional Art Gallery
and all the works will be judged by a selected panel, which will provide an honest
and fun appraisal of the donated artwork. Finally, the art will be auctioned by
a guest auctioneer or on line and sold during the festival. Contact Graham Archer
Tel 0419 817 215 Email graham.archer@bigpond.com
Website www.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au
Catapult circus and physical theatre festival
12 – 16 September, Bathurst
 Performers
and participants are now sought for the Catapult, the first festival in Australia
to showcase the skills of young circus and physical theatre performers from across
Australia and abroad. Catapult burst onto Australia’s circus arts calendar
in 2005 with colour, energy and sheer physical talent. Youth circus and physical
theatre troupes and their communities throughout the country are being sought
to lend their support to ensure 2007’s festival is even more spectacular
than the first. Brewarrina Circus Project Coordinator Kate Reid: “Circus
is a rapidly growing interest for young people across the country and an event
such as Catapult provides a unique artistic vehicle for young people from very
different backgrounds, to come together in an empowered way with a common language,
and focus." Registration forms, general festival details and copies of the
draft program all on the website. Contact Stephen Champion Tel 02 6333 6166
Email stephen.champion@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
Website www.catapultfestival.com.au
Historyweek 2007: Legacies
15 – 23 September
The theme for Historyweek 2007 is 'Legacies', exploring the forces that have shaped
our cultural, physical, societal, personal and political environment. Culturally
diverse organisations and groups are invited to host an event during Historyweek
2007 where they can tell their story, engage their community and the wider community,
and share their legacy. Registraion is free and your events will be listed in
the official Historyweek program for 2007. Website www.historycouncilnsw.org.au
Closing May
Avant Card 3D Sculptural Artworks
Avant Card's latest artistic initiative is to display 3D sculptural artworks in
a viewing box above their most prestigious display in Australia: the Studio foyer
at the Sydney Opera House. Like a mini-exhibition, submitting artists can showcase
their artwork to the 10,000 local visitors and tourists who frequent the space
weekly. Artworks are alternated on a monthly basis and must fit within a 40 x
40 x 30cm clear viewing box. Contact Email rebecca@avantcard.com.au
Website www.avantcard.com.au
Closing 31 December
Artists invited to exhibit at Lazy River Estate
Artists are invited to submit exhibition proposals at Lazy River Estate for the
next twelve months. The organisation is looking for artists who specialise in
contemporary work, with bold, fresh style which appeals to their professional
client base. They are keen for proposals from emerging artists who are working
across all mediums. The timeframe for each exhibition would be six weeks –
2D and 3D works accepted. Contact Tel 02 6882 2111 Email pam@lazyriverestate.com.au
Ongoing for 12 months
The Program: Reviewers
The Program wants you to contribute to their national reviews section, and they
want you to get creative. Your mate's first acoustic gig in the little pub up
the road; an exhibition you happened upon on a Sunday afternoon; a radio play
or audio book or busker; the Australian collection in the National Gallery; a
website; a TV show; a TV...Alexander Downer's latest performance in Parliament?
You could even review a Review...
Contact Anne-Marie Szlazko Tel 02 9215 9303 Email producer@theprogram.net.au
Website www.theprogram.net.au
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Employment
Curator, Arts Space
Salary: not stated, Wodonga
Arts Space seeks a curator to assist in the development and execution of a program
of arts and cultural activities in Wodonga’s vibrant and innovative arts
venue. This is a rare opportunity for someone who is passionate about art and
engaging communities in artistic and creative events, to cement their career in
regional arts. The successful applicant will display:
Excellent knowledge of curatorial practices relating to exhibition and display;
Knowledge of education and public programs’ design and execution;
Tertiary qualifications (or equivalent) in Visual Arts;
Physical capacity to undertake activities in relation to installing exhibitions
and setting up of events, and;
An Ability to employ curatorial knowledge to independently make sound aesthetic
and contextual judgments when selecting works and installing works for exhibition.
Hours of employment are open to negotiation and all interested applicants must
obtain an information package. Contact Tel 02 6022 9300 Website www.wodonga.vic.gov.au.
Closing 4 May
Project Consultant
Salary: not stated, New England North West Region
The consultant’s role will be to provide professional help to the
Regional Coordination Committee in the development of a database of images and
locations information suitable for attracting film and television and multi-media
projects to the New England North West region of NSW. Elements required include
overseeing the compilation of existing material into a regional database, the
collection of additional images and DVD footage and locations information eg.,
accommodation/travel, local government etc. The facilitation of a film policy
development workshop with all local Governments in the region and preparing ongoing
web, promotional and contact information for the database and the region. Contact
Jack Ritchie, RADO, Arts North West Tel 02 6732 4988 Email artsnw@northnet.com.au
Closing 7 May
Artistic Manager, Hothouse Theatre
Salary: not stated, Albury Wodonga
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated, energetic person to head the artistic
aspirations of Australia’s leading regional theatre company. With the Artistic
Directorate and the General Manager, the Artistic Manager will lead a dedicated
team in Albury Wodonga to develop and implement the company’s artistic vision
through its comprehensive programs in commissions and development, production
of new Australian work, training, national touring and delivery of quality theatre
to regional audiences. Contact Bernadette Haldane, General Manager Tel 02 6021 7433
Email bernie@hothousetheatre.com.au
Website www.hothousetheatre.com.au
Closing 9 May
Lecturer in Creative Writing
Salary: not stated, Wollongong
The University of Wollongong is seeking to appoint an academic who can co-ordinate
and teach in the theory stream of the Creative Writing program. The successful
candidate will have the capacity to teach theory in the areas of prose, poetry
and performance and will have a doctoral qualification in English or a cognate
discipline. This is a full-time continuing position.Candidates must address the
selection criteria specified in the position description available on the website.
Contact Mr Alan Wearne, Creative Writing Co-ordinator Tel 02 4221 4098
E mail awearne@uow.edu.au Website http://employment.uow.edu.au
Closing 20 May
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Grants, Fellowships + Residencies
NSW FTO: Industry and Audience Development
Offering grants for projects that develop and encourage an innovative and sustainable
environment in which digital media, film and television content is conceived,
produced, distributed, exhibited, broadcast, viewed, discussed and analysed. Examples
include screen-based festivals, conferences, professional training programs, seminars,
workshops, forums, exhibitions, touring programs, professional mentorships provided
by industry organizations. Contact Wendy Nye Tel 02 8267 6712 Email
nyew@fto.nsw.gov.au Website www.fto.nsw.gov.au
Closing 4 May
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Music Development Fund
Grants from a total pool of $6,500 for Hastings community based, not for
profit music organisations for new projects that develop the music skills and
talents of the local residents and community groups. Previous allocations range
from $500-$1,000 small grants towards the costs of bringing visiting master musicians/composers
to run workshops for young musicians and teachers. Contact Wendy Hee, Cultural
Planner, Tel 02 6581 8658 Email wendy.hee@pmhc.nsw.gov.au
Website www.hastings.nsw.gov.au
Closing 10 May
Foxtel Fellowship for Excellence in Television Writing
A joint initiative between the Australian Writers’ Foundation (AWF) and Foxtel
to provide a $25,000 grant for an Australian TV writer to develop a new screen
project . The Fellowship will be awarded to a scriptwriter recognised for excellence
in writing for television and will be judged on body of work that is impressive
in its craft, scope and impact. The AWF is the professional development division
of the AWG and the FOXTEL Fellowship forms part of an important industry relationship
between Australia’s leading subscription television provider and the peak
professional body representing Australian television writers. The recipient of
the Fellowship will be announced at the AWGIE Awards on 31 August. Contact Email
admin@awg.com.au Website www.awg.com.au/artman
Closing 18 May
Protecting Our Places Aboriginal Grants Program
Grants of between $2,000 and $35,000 from the NSW Government Environmental Trust
to enable Aboriginal groups or organisations to run projects that protect land
that is significant to Aboriginal people and run education projects about the
environment and its importance in Aboriginal life. Contact Jackie Puckeridge Tel 02 8837 6399
Website www.environment.nsw.gov.au
Closing 25 May
OzCo: Maker to Manufacture to Market 2007
An initiative developed by the Australia Council in 2005 and now in its third
round. Four grants of $30,000 each will be available to encourage the development
of successful models of industry practice in the Australian contemporary designer
maker sector, with object designers and manufacturers developing relationships
that lead to significant sales. Website www.ozco.gov.au
Closing 1 June
Ian Potter Cultural Trust
Offering grants to assist people to undertake a program of international study,
or another form of career development. The vast majority of applicants seek funding
for travel costs; however a small number of grants are made for the acquisition
of musical instruments or equipment. (Standard equipment such as computer hardware
and software, digital cameras, etc. will not be considered for funding). Grants
to a maximum of $5,000 are provided to individuals for the support of Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander art, community arts, conservation and moveable cultural
heritage, crafts, design, literature, music, performing arts, radio, film, television
and video, visual arts. Contact Tel 03 9650 3188 Email admin@ianpotter.org.au
Website www.ianpotter.org.au
Closing 4 June
 Community
Heritage Grants
The Community Heritage Grants (CHG) Program aims to preserve and provide access
to locally held nationally significant cultural heritage collections across Australia.
The program will provide grant funding of up to $15,000 in 2007 for preservation
projects, and preservation and collection management training through community
based workshops. Community organisations such as historical societies, museums,
public libraries, archives, Indigenous and migrant community groups which collect
and provide public access to their cultural heritage collections are eligible
to apply. Contact Tel 02 6262 1111 Email chg@nla.gov.au
Website www.nla.gov.au/chg
Closing 8 June
 Foundation
for Young Australians: Your Eyes Only
A new creative grant opportunity for young people 12 -15 years to celebrate the
strengths of their community by submitting a creative image celebrating their
community through their eyes. Successful applicants will nominate a community
group working with young people in their community (for example a school, youth
group or sporting group) to receive a donation. This donation would then be used
by the community group to further its work by either purchasing much needed equipment
or adding funds to an existing program. Application forms online. Contact Tel
03 9670 5436 or 1800 252 316 Website www.youngaustralians.org
Closing 18 June
National Library of Australia: National Folk Fellowship
The National Folk Fellowship offers a unique opportunity to research original
folklore material from archival collections held in the National Library during
a 4 week residency, leading to a guaranteed performance at the Easter National
Folk Festival. Open to established and emerging performers across music, dance
and spoken word who can demonstrate a standard of artistry required for a featured
performance at the Festival; a project vision that highlights the value of original
source materials and the ability to undertake collections-based research. One
fellowship is awarded annually. Applicants will be advised of the outcome by mid-September
2007 and should plan to take up the residency at least 3 to 6 months before the
2008 National Folk Festival. Contact Claire Cruickshank, Music and Dance Branch,
NLA Tel 02 6262 1196 Email ccruicks@nla.gov.au
Website www.nla.gov.au/library/awards/folkfestival
Closing 30 June
OzCo Theatre Board: Cross-Cultural Residency Program
With a total budget of $240,000, the Theatre Board of the Australia Council for
the Arts invites interested organisations to submit proposals for the curatorial
management of a cross-cultural theatre residency program. They are looking for
organisations that can create a supportive and professional environment, which
includes dramaturgical guidance for teams of artists to practise, research and
develop new artistic processes, and to seed the making of innovative cross-cultural
theatre work. Contact Tel 02 9215 9107 or 1800 226 912 Email
a.morgillo@ozco.gov.au Website www.ozco.gov.au/ccrp
Closing 2 July
Nelson Meer Foundation: Arts Grants
Offering grants to foster innovative artistic and cultural expression by encouraging
and supporting cultural organisations and projects that advance the visual, performing
and literary arts, the Foundation may only make grants to organisations that have
Income Tax Exempt Charity (TEC) and deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. There
is no minimum or maximum grant level. Contact Email
info@nmfoundation.net Website www.nelsonmeersfoundation.org.au
Closing 30 June
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Competitions,
Awards + Prizes
Invalid Rage Competition
As part of Rage's 20th birthday celebrations, ABC TV is opening up the
vaults and giving one lucky person the chance to guest program and host Rage!
Applicants are asked to create their dream list of 20 music clips and tell the
judges why at least 5 of them mean something special. Entries are limited to one
per person. Selection will be made on the basis of creative strength of the list
and accessibility to the Rage audience. Panache and style with regard to
the reasons for choosing the clips will also be important factors. The winner
will be notified by phone and/or email, and gets to host Rage. Website
www.abc.net.au/rage
Closing 4 May
 Waste
> Art & Design Competition 2007
Presented by Northern Inland Regional Waste, this competition celebrates the re-use
and recycling of waste through art, design and sculpture. Participating councils
in the North West region invite residents to enter local competitions, with Primary
& Secondary School sections as well as an Open Community section. All sections
include both a 2D (Posters / Painting / Collage) and a 3D (Sculpture / Mixed Media
/ Functional Art / Wearable Art) category. Thanks to sponsors Smorgon Steel Recycling,
winning entries from local competitions will go on to compete for $3,500 in prizes
at the Regional Competition at The Crossing Theatre, Narrabri 23 July - 3 August.
Entry forms from participating Councils: Glen Innes Severn, Gunnedah, Guyra, Gwydir,
Liverpool Plains, Moree Plains, Narrabri & Tamworth Regional. Contact Mob 0428 219 410.
Website www.nirw.org.au
Closing 25 May
2007 NAB Volunteer Awards
Now in their 10th year, the NAB Volunteer Awards recognise the commitment of volunteers
around Australia and reward the organisations who demonstrate best practice in
their management of this workforce of unsung heroes. There is a total of $200,000
in prizes this year. There will be one state winner and one state finalist runner-up
in each of the two categories for each state except ACT/NT/TAS which have been
combined (a total of 24 awards). State winners will receive $10,000 and a framed
certificate. The state finalist runners-up will receive $5,000 and a framed certificate.
Nominate for one of the two categories: Small to Medium Organisation = anot-for-profit
organisation that has 0-15 full time equivalent (FTE) paid staff or Large Organisation
= a not-for-profit organisation that has 15+ full time equivalent (FTE) paid staff.
Contact Freecall 1800 807 121 Website www.nab.com.au/About_Us
Closing 8 June
Third take short film competition
 Third
Take Short Film Competition is calling for entries from filmmakers of any level
of experience to make a short film (<10mins) based on the keyword 'Searching'
and fit it in to one of the subthemes: conceptual, experiential, spiritual or
personal. Entrants are invited to feel free to use the theme as creatively or
differently as they want. All genres accepted. Winning films, plus a few more,
will be premiered at ACMI Cinema in Federation Square, Melbourne. There is also
$8,000 worth of prizes up for grabs. Contact Tel 03 9251 5271 Email
info@thirdtake.org.au Website www.thirdtake.org.au
Applications closing 31 May
Entries closing 29 June
 2007
Parliament of NSW Indigenous Art Prize
Awarded annually to an Indigenous Artist who belongs to a NSW language group or
was born in New South Wales, the Prize has an award of $20,000 and the winning
work is acquisitive to the Parliament of NSW. This year the Prize will feature
a second award, the College of Fine Arts (COFA) Professional Development Award
which includes a two week residency and solo exhibition at the EPS Gallery at
COFA's campus in Paddington. The winners will be announced at the opening on 16
October 2007, and an exhibition of selected entries will be displayed at NSW Parliament
House from 2 October to 1 November. The exhibition will then tour New South Wales
in late 2007 and 2008. Application forms online. Contact Campbelltown Arts Centre
Tel 02 4645 4100 Website www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au
Closing 1 June
 Hutchins
Art Prize 2007
Now a biennial event, the 2007 Hutchins Art Prize is an acquisitive award for
works on paper and is open to artists throughout Australasia. Sixty finalists
will be selected for exhibition at The Long Gallery in Salamanca Place, Hobart,
in a show of national significance including works by many of Australia's leading
established and emerging artists. First prize $15,000 Runner-up $2,000. There
is also an award of $500 for students enrolled in a recognised art school and
a People's Choice Award of $500. Application forms online. Website www.hutchins.tas.edu.au.
Closing 15 June
uncharTED
uncharTED is dedicated, onging program for the support and promotion of fresh
new emerging music and Australian talent created by Tooheys Extra Dry. The program
has been designed in partnership with Australia’s largest record label, SONY
BMG, to build a home for budding unsigned local Aussie bands to speak and reach
the wider Aussie public. Voting public will select the winner of one of the largest
prize pools ever offered to a breaking band including:
a record deal with SONY BMG Red Label
a spot on the 2008 Big Day Out national tour
support gigs with showcase headline acts and
national airplay and exposure on-pack, online and through media investment
Website www.uncharted.com.au
Closing 22 June
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