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Highlights
Lismore Lantern Festival: Awaken your dreams
23 – 24 June, Lismore
It's no wonder Lismore's famous community festival is on Tourism
NSW's list of 'Must See' events for 2007. Featuring a flotilla of fantastic illuminated
sculptures, with lanterns, giant illuminated puppets, fine art and pyrotechnics,
the festival includes a parade with bands, a fabulous street party with music
and dancing and a spectacular finale with a fire show. Come early and enjoy top
rate street performers, an arts and crafts market and street party. This year's
parade features a giant Hippopotamus created with Lismore's Sudanese community
and a 2.5m tall 'Dream Holder' made by the young people of Coraki to be floated
up the river. Other highlights include The Men's Mobile Shed and an enchanting
fleet of 'Dream Boats' decorated by community groups from around the area. "Our
ability to hold a vision, a dream, is one of our most powerful attributes as human
beings and our 2007 theme, Re-Enchanting the Dream, is about waking up to the
magic and imagination we need to bring hopes and dreams into our lives once more,"
Jyllie Jackson, Artistic Director, said. The 'Market deLight' and street theatre
begin at 2pm. Parade starts at 5.30pm with Fiery Finale at 6.45pm and street party
from 8pm. Contact Tel 1300 369 795 Website www.lismorelanternparade.com.au
2007 National Photography Prize: Getting fictitious
1 June – 8 July, Albury
 'Constructed
Realms: Photography as Theatre' is the theme for this year's biennial National
Photography Prize held at one of the country's key centres for excellence and
innovation in contemporary Australian photography, Albury Regional Art Gallery.
This year for the first time the Gallery is offering a new major acquisitive prize
of $10,000 in addition to the existing $11,500 total prize money. The theme -
also a new introduction for 2007 - seeks to highlight work that explores photography
as construct: the creation of fictitious images to tell a story or express an
idea, as opposed to objective reportage, documentary or freeze-framed ‘real’
images or the candid moment. The exhibition will focus on images that have a strongly
implied narrative or engage in obvious artifice, such as the tableau vivant, posed
or constructed scene. 2007 Judge, Dr Daniel Palmer, Art Critic & Lecturer,
Theory of Art & Design Monash University pre-selected the exhibition from
over 300 entries. The opening will be followed by a day of activity and discussion
at the Photography Symposium on 2 June. Contact Albury Regional Art Gallery Tel
02 6051 3483 Website www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au
 Flametree
at Linnaeus
9 – 11 June, Byron Bay
Nestled amongst the pristine forest setting of the Linnaeus Estate, Byron
Bay, audiences will experience exquisite music at the inaugural Flametree at Linnaeus
festival combining musical virtuosity, fine wines and exceptional food. Guests
will mingle at the water's edge, drink vintage wines, spot migrating whales and,
as the sun sets, listen to seven of Australia's best chamber musicians perform
two diverse programs. Saturday's dusk concert features Schubert's Trout Quintet
and works by Rossini and Schumann, while Sunday's performance brings soprano Jane
Sheldon back home for an original aquatic-themed program of modern classics. Monday
presents a culmination of the two concerts with a free community-based
performance in the Byron Bay Community & Cultural Centre. Saturday 9 &
Sunday 10 June at the Linnaeus Estate tickets $100 per concert. Monday 11 June
- Byron Bay Community Centre - free concert. Bookings City Recital Hall Tel 02 8256 2222
Website www.cityrecitalhall.com
or www.flametreeproductions.com.au
Spirit of the Bush Drought Relief Concert
30 June, Grenfell
 Jimmy
Barnes, Adam Brand, Diesel, Steve Forde & The Flange, Tania Kernaghan, Leo
Sayer and The McClymonts will join Lee Kernaghan on the bill at a massive free
concert in the Central West later this month. "I am thrilled that we have
such a great line up of artists who have donated their time and talent to join
us and help make June 30 a day to be remembered for many years to come by the
thousands of families that will join us in Grenfell," Lee Kernaghan said.
The first Spirit of the Bush Concert was held in Horsham, Victoria, in March and
saw a turn-out of 20,000 people who came to enjoy a day of music as a community
and put aside the pressures created by drought. The idea for the NSW event was
born on the back of a Toyota ute in January as Lee Kernaghan and NSW Premier Morris
Iemma led the Cavalcade at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. "I was telling
the Premier about the Victorian concert," Lee said. "He was fast to
express his interest in helping us produce an event for NSW. Within a couple of
weeks his staff called us and said the Premier will provide $150,000 for a drought
relief event for NSW." In addition to Morris Iemma's contribution, the Spirit
of the Bush concert has been made possible with the support of a number of major
sponsors as well as the Grenfell Council. Website www.spiritofthebush.com
or www.leekernaghan.com
Read about the March 2007 event on the ABC Western Victoria website here.
 The
2007 Biting Dog Theatre Festival
13 – 22 June, Albury Wodonga
For the 10th year running young people will take over The Hume Building Society
Butter Factory Theatre in Wodonga to present a series of unique interpretations
based on the same script. Biting Dog is unlike any night you have had in the theatre.
Audiences are treated to up to three 20 minute performances each evening by young
artists from across the region's schools and youth theatres delivering comedy,
romance, thrills and drama every night all based on the same 'neutral script'.
The text this year is by Vanessa Bates and includes many of the best-loved features
of previous scripts, including the use of optional lines. To round out each night,
HotHouse Theatre has assembled a panel of highly talented theatre professionals
to provide feedback to artists and audiences. Behind the scenes there is a series
of technical traineeships on offer, a poster design competition and extensive
workshop support and resources for participants and teachers. Come and celebrate
the imaginations of the Murray's young people every weeknight at 7.30pm Bookings
Tel 02 6021 7433 Website
www.hothousetheatre.com.au
The Blake Prize for Religious Art
Until 1 July, Grafton
 If
you are looking for an illuminating experience, make sure you visit Grafton Regional
Gallery this month to see The Blake Prize for Religious Art. Established in 1949
as an incentive to raise the standard of contemporary religious art away from
outdated or imitative styles, the Prize was named after artist and poet, William
Blake. Since then it has made a significant contribution to the history of Australian
art. Today, the emphasis lies in a shared understanding of diverse religious and
spiritual inspiration ... as well as continued excellence in contemporary art.
"The standard and diversity of work in the exhibition promises a stimulating
and engaging experience regardless of your spirituality ," Jude McBean, Director
Grafton Regional Gallery, said. Works on show include the Euan Macleod painting,
Untitled Landscape with Figure which won the Prize in 2006 and the original
John Coburn that has been adopted as the Blake Prize logo. Grafton Regional Gallery,
158 Fitzroy St, Tue – Sun 10am to 4pm. Tel 02 6642 3177 Email gallery@clarence.nsw.gov.au
Website www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au
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Regional Arts NSW News
 Change
of Presidents at RAA
After two years as President of the country's peak national regional arts agency,
Regional Arts Australia (RAA), Meg Larkin, who is also the Chair of Regional Arts
NSW, has handed the baton to Suzie Haslehurst, Chair of Country Arts WA. At the
recent annual general meeting of RAA on 10 May, Ms Haslehurst said, “I wish
to publicly thank outgoing president, Ms Meg Larkin. Her contribution to our organisation
and to the arts across regional Australia has been extraordinary. Meg has steered
the organisation through an extremely busy two years, which included a major national
consultation, the creation of a new set of directions for Regional Arts Australia,
a summit in Canberra and the national conference in Mackay last October attended
by 750 delegates.”
More about Regional Arts Australia on the RAA website here.
From RADO to ... Fruit Fly
 Murray
Arts' Regional Arts Development Officer (RADO), Chris Pidd, has left the fold
to take up the position of General Manager of The Flying Fruit Fly Circus. Chris
served as RADO and Manager for Murray Arts for the past four and a half years
and prior to that was the RADO at South West Arts for three years. As well as
a skilled actor, singer, guitarist, juggler, balloon sculptor and stilt walker,
Chris is a passionate - and expert - facilitator and advocate for the arts and
cultural development in regional Australia. Highlights of his career as a RADO
include his role in the Year of the Outback statewide committee, delivering support
for arts development in the West and bringing country kids from the bush to perform
at the Sydney Opera House; his role as co-convenor of the 2002 RAA National Conference,
Groundswell, in his first month as RADO at Murray Arts; and as RADO representative
on the State CASP panel for four years. Murray Arts will be calling for applications
for a new RADO soon.
 New
RADO at Arts Upper Hunter
Bridget Nicholson has moved to Scone, in the Upper Hunter, from Victoria, to take
up the RADO position for Arts Upper Hunter. Bridget is a visual artist with a
background in urban design. She has lived and worked in Melbourne, Darwin, Alice
Springs, Canberra and Geelong, on projects ranging from the signage and branding
of the cultural precinct in Alice Springs, to the development of the Geelong foreshore
(Victoria). Most recently Bridget undertook a 4 month self initiated residency
in Gunnedah, where she invited 200 women from the local community to make 'mourning
caps'. These are currently on exhibition in Gunnedah as the installation Hold.
Contact Bridget Nicholson Tel 02 6545 9727 Email artsuh@bigpond.net.au
 New
staff at Regional Arts NSW
Regional Arts NSW has a new Administration Officer. Kate Reynolds, who grew up
in the Southern Highlands, is a graduate from the University of Sydney with a
Bachelor of Arts majoring in Art History & Theory and Performance Studies
and a Masters in Media Practice. Kate joins Regional Arts NSW having started her
career in a public relations role with Landa Communications. She has a strong
interest in the performing arts, especially music and plays the violin and sings.
Kate will be handling enquiries and providing vital administrative support in
the Sydney Office of Regional Arts NSW, including the development of the Regional
Arts NSW database, managing the Creative Volunteering workshops, and helping put
together your e-Bulletin.
Contact Kate Reynolds Tel 02 9270 2509 Email admin@regionalartsnsw.com.au
 New
report reveals opportunities for artists
The State Member for Northern Tablelands and Speaker of the House, Mr Richard
Torbay, launched a report on the findings of the recent New England Visual Arts
Survey at the New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) on 4 May. Developed and
compiled by Isabelle Devos for Regional Arts Board, Arts North West, the report
aims to provide a better understanding of issues facing those working in the visual
arts in the area and highlight the opportunities for future development. “The
survey report will be a valuable tool not only for the visual arts sector, but
for the economic development of the region as a whole," RADO Jack Ritchie
said.
Full story and report available for download on the Regional Arts NSW website
here
Regional Arts Fund now open for applications
The Australian Government's program to support the arts in regional and rural
communities - the Regional Arts Fund - is now open for proposals from arts and
cultural project managers in regional, rural and remote New South Wales for projects
to take place in 2008. Funding is offered in three categories - New Initiatives,
Partnerships and Residencies & Mentorships and applicants now have the option
of completing their application form on an Excel format which includes explanatory
notes and assists in the completion of the budget section.
Everything you need to know on the Regional Arts NSW website here
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Other News
 Regional
councils shine in Local Government Cultural Awards
Regional and rural Councils and Shires scooped the pool at the 2007 Local Government
Cultural Awards, taking out nine of the fifteen awards at a ceremony at Parliament
House on 4 May. Broken Hill, Griffith, Moree Plains, Kempsey, Coonamble, Bathurst,
Gosford, Dubbo and Eurobodalla Councils all won awards for a range of projects
including Aboriginal cultural development, library and information services and
festivals as well as awards for outstanding new cultural centres and cultural
plans. "Regional and rural Councils deliver some of the best arts and cultral
development projects in the State and it is great to see some of this work acknowledged
at these awards," Elizabeth Rogers, CEO of Regional Arts NSW said.
Full story on the Regional Arts NSW website here
Disappointment in the arts budget for regional Australians
Regional Arts Australia's $60 million bid for a range of arts initiatives
in the bush over four years failed to gain support in May's Federal Budget. The
detailed bid was result of a two year national consultation conducted by Regional
Arts Australia with thousands of people in regional, rural and remote communities
across the country. "It was highly considered and would have greatly improved
the opportunities for regional Australians to see, hear, enjoy and participate
in a rich and varied artistic life in their communities," said Ken Lloyd,
Secretary of RAA. The RAA proposals were for a national regional arts day; a biennial
regional capital of culture program; a pilot program to use libraries as arts
hubs; funding for new opportunities for young people; a performing arts touring
program for isolated and remote communities and funding to improve local arts
infrastructure in regional areas. "We will now be reviewing our bid to see
how it could be more successful next budget round," Mr Lloyd said.
Full story in the new Regional Arts Australia enews online here.
Positive news for the arts in the Budget
The 2007-08 Budget contained lots of good news for the broader arts community,
with allocations for large and small performing arts companies, the visual arts
sector, and the Australian film industry as well as for a range of specific arts
and cultural initiatives. New announcements include a $24.1m boost over four years
for twenty major performing arts companies (up 35%); an extra $19.5m over four
years to approximately 60 small to medium performing arts companies and $24.7m
over four years through the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy (up $5.2m over its
initial allocation in 2003). New initiatives included funds for 'Australia on
the World Stage' touring program; the Indigenous Cultural Property Program ($4.7m
over four years); the Australian Ballet School ($4.6m for the year) and additional
funds of $21.2m for the National Portrait Gallery (bringing to the total to $90m).
A new Producer Rebate has been introduced to replace the 10BA and 10B taxation
schemes for film makers, providing a 40% tax rebate for Australian films; and
$10.5m has been allocated for community and national digital radio broadcasting.
Lastly, provision has been made for $10m for 'Stage Two 'of a new National Sports
Museum at the MCG.
Full story on the Arts Hub website here.
$10m extra for tourism in drought affected regions
Tourism in drought affected areas will be encouraged with a new $10 million Australian
Government tourism initiative over the next two years. The Australian Tourism
Development Programme (ATDP) will be provided an additional $5m per annum until
2009 and extended for an additional three years with a further $24.9m in funds.
The ATDP is a competitive merit-based grants program that funds regional tourism
projects. The new funds will be targeted to support additional projects in drought
affected areas. Fran Bailey, Minister for Small Business and Tourism, said, "The
new funding will create local jobs, encourage economic diversification and provide
a lasting benefit to the wider region."
Full story on the Industry, Tourism & Resources website here
Playing Australia now playing regional Australia
Some of Australia’s most remote communities are on the destination list for
the latest round of Playing Australia grants which were announced by the Minister
for the Arts and Sport, Senator George Brandis on 22 May. Playing Australia supports
tours by arts companies to audiences outside the established venues in capital
cities. Under this round of funding, 17 tours will receive a total of $2,454,304
in financial assistance including: $222,933 for the Australian Ballet to take
Les Sylphides/Graduation Ball/The Sleeping Beauty Act 3 (a
celebration of the Ballets Russes) to venues including Broken Hill, Port Pirie,
Whyalla and Darwin; $373,796 for HIT Productions to stage 159 performances of
the David Williamson play The Club in 79 venues including Griffith, Taree,
Coffs Harbour, Broken Hill, Echuca, Orange and Wagga Wagga.
Full story on the Minister's website here
New Aussie film festival in Dungog
31 May – 3 June
 The
first annual Dungog Film Festival kicked off last night with with two short film
premieres, a screening of the classic, The Picture Show Man (1977) and
tucker at the historic James Theatre. At a launch in Sydney recently with a trailer
screening featuring Dungog locals, celebrated filmmaker, Jane Campion, described
the festival as "an inspired venture." "Dungog is a treasure of
a country town and this film festival is a brilliant way for the film community
to connect and enjoy local films," Ms Campion said. Festival Director, Allanah
Zitserman, says the event has been created to celebrate Australian cinema in a
non-competitive environment and create a context for contemporary Australian films
by screening heritage films. The three day program includes a range of great Australian
features and shorts and a number of seminars and events including a masterclass
in filmmaking with Bruce Beresford.
Program, tickets and directions to Dungong on the festival website here
Armidale Council's bid to sell Mosman's Bay fails
The Age reports that a prized art collection bequeathed to the citizens
of Armidale in NSW will remain intact after a judge rejected a council bid to
sell a $1.75 million share in its centrepiece painting. The NSW Supreme Court
on Tuesday dismissed an application by Armidale Dumaresq Council to sell half
of the 1894 work Mosman's Bay by Australian artist Tom Roberts to the Art
Gallery of NSW. The sale was intended to pay off half a million dollars in debts.
Full story on The Age website here
OzCo to hold Community Partnerships Grants info session
in Dubbo
7 June, Dubbo
The Australia Council for the Arts' (OzCo's) has announced it will
provide an information session and client meetings with staff from Community Partnerships
from 12.30 to 2.00pm on 7 June at the Western Plains Cultural Centre in Dubbo.
Community Partnerships is a key OzCo program offering a range of grants to support
arts and cultural activities involving collaborations between artists and community
groups. Potential applicants are invited to come and hear how the OzCo supports
and promotes community-based arts and cultural activities and receive detailed
information about the 2007 Community Partnerships grant categories.
To register for the information session or to book an individual meeting, contact
Sabine Horner Tel 02 9215 9126 Email s.horner@ozco.gov.au
Regional NSW curators win fellowships in NZ
Two museum and gallery curators from regional NSW have been awarded fellowships
in New Zealand and a trainee from Grafton has secured a mentorship in Sydney under
the MGnsw Mentorship and Fellowship Program for 2007. The awards are:
Convergence Fellowship at Puke Ariki, New Zealand: Sally Watterson,
Senior Curator, Tweed River Regional Museum
Convergence Fellowship at Puke Ariki and Govett Brewster Art
Gallery, New Zealand: Brigette Leece, Manager, Western Plains Cultural Centre
Indigenous Collections/Projects Mentorship at Campbelltown
Arts Centre and Art Gallery of New South Wales: Bree Adams, Trainee Assistant
Curator, Grafton Regional Gallery
Contact MGnsw Tel 02 9358 1760
Broken Hill hopes to lure 'Bollywood' film-makers
ABC News Online reports that moves are underway to attract movie makers from 'Bollywood'
in India to Broken Hill. Film Broken Hill's manager, Dinitee Haskard, says the
idea has the support of Indian consul general to Australia, who visited the area
recently.
Full story on the ABC News Online website here
Currabubula Art Prize busiest ever
Sydney artist Freda Surgenor has been awarded the major prize at the 44th
Currabubula Red Cross Art Exhibition for her painting, Quiet Reflections,
a study in watercolour of a group of rowing boats on calm water. Surgenor takes
home a $6,000 prize for the work. This year's exhibition was one of its busiest
ever with over 2,000 people through the doors over the 4 day event. All funds
raised will benefit the Red Cross.
Full list of winners online here
Ted Lewis The People's Choice in Cowra
 The
winner of the Cowra Regional Art Gallery 2007 Festival Art Awards Peoples Choice
Award is Ted Lewis from Orange NSW for his oil painting, Central Australian
splendour. The vibrant landscape appealed to the nearly 1000 visitors to the
popular annual exhibition. Ted Lewis is well known for his love of the Australian
bush and he has a wide range and variety in his styles of painting. He has won
many prizes in exhibitions and his work is in collections throughout Australia,
as well as the USA, England, Norway, New Zealand and Europe. Contact Cowra Regional
Art Gallery Tel 02 6340 2190 Email cowraartgallery@cowra.nsw.gov.au
Monkey Baa brings theatre to Orana schools
Monkey Baa Theatre for Young People will be touring the Orana region with
free workshops for State schools from 2 to 8 June 2007 in an initiative funded
by Arts NSW and the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation. Monkey Baa creates theatre
for young people that is cultural and artistically challenging as well as educational
and entertaining. “The fact that we will be coming to students in their environment,
free of charge, and giving them a chance to participate in drama with professional
theatre practitioners is of huge benefit,” said Director, Tim McGarry. Monkey
Baa will visit Dunedoo, Tooraweenah, Ballimore, Baradine, Trangie, Mendooran and
West Dubbo.
More information on the Monkey Baa website here
Artstart funds projects across the New England North
West
Twenty three youth arts projects including public art workshops, a youth
radio program, circus workshops, a DJ workshop, photography, music and drama workshops
will go ahead in the North West thanks to a $51,000 allocation from the NSW DET's
Artstart Youth Arts and Skills program for 2007. Artstart is a biennial funding
program that enables Regional Arts Boards to develop projects or offer small grants
for arts and skills workshops for young people between the ages of 12 and 24.
Projects can utilise any art form but must focus on skills development. Contact
Arts North West Tel 02 6732 4988
More information about Artstart on the website here
Seven Artstart projects funded for the Mid North
Coast
Arts Mid North Coast has announced that seven projects have received funding
in their region through the 2007 Artstart Youth Arts and Skills program. The list
of activities includes circus skills projects; Playback theatre skills workshops;
the production of a Surf culture film; the writing and production of a classical
soundtrack and the screening event of the film; a battle of the bands event in
Great Lakes and an Indigenous cultural awareness program. Contact Arts Mid North
Coast Tel 02 6658 9400.
More information about Artstart on the website here
 New
Chair Australia Business Arts Foundation
Mr Terry Campbell, AO was announced last week as the new chair of the Australia
Business Arts Foundation (ABaF) by Senator the Hon George Brandis, Minister for
the Arts and Sport. Mr Campbell is chair of the financial services firm, Goldman
Sachs JBWere, and was the company’s chief executive until February 2007.
He has been a director on the board of AbaF since 2004 and a member of AbaF’s
national council since its inception in 2000. Website www.abaf.org.au
OzCo offers $20,000 for artists to get a Second Life
The Australia Council for the Arts is offering up to $20,000 for a collaborative
artist residency in the virtual world of Second Life. The OzCo says the aim is
to offer Australian artists and writers the opportunity to creatively and critically
explore new interactive, virtual platforms. The new residency allows for a collaborative
team of up to three people (including a writer, musician/sound artist and digital
visual media practitioner) to develop an inter-disciplinary artwork in Second
Life. The successful team will develop new artistic in-world practices and comment
on the social and cultural layers that have evolved in Second Life. The residency
is an initiative of the Literature Board, Music Board and Inter-Arts Office of
the Australia Council.
Contact Ricardo Paravane (Ricardo Peach) Tel 1800 226 912 Website www.ozco.gov.au/rez
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New Resources
 Regional
Arts Australia enews
Regional Arts Australia invites you to subscribe to its new bi-monthly
enews service which is replete with wonderful stories about arts and culture in
regional, rural and remote communities around the country as well as all the latest
national regional arts news. Regional Arts Australia promotes the development
of the arts for the one-in-three Australians that live in regional, rural and
remote Australia.
Read the newsletter online now here
To subscribe, join the mailing list in the bottom left hand corner on the front
page of the Regional Arts Australia website here
VAN presents Dr Gene Sherman
 The
Arts Northern Rivers' Visual Arts Network (or 'VAN') is delighted to present Dr
Gene Sherman, Director of Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation, as the new Guest
Curator on the Visual Arts Network website. "I have selected the work of
Cal Mackinnon to be featured on the VAN website," Dr Sherman said. "Her
work deals with memory and history – grounded in local experience –
in a compelling and unusual suite of related images." Check out Dr Sherman's
online show on the VAN website. While you're there, don't miss the online gallery.
Website www.visualartsnetwork.net.au.
 Steve:
The art museum social tagging project
'Steve' is a collaborative online ‘social tagging’ research project
created by a group of volunteers from the USA who share a common interest to improving
access to collections of works of art. Steve explores the potential for user-generated
descriptions of the subjects of works of art to improve access to museum collections,
encourage engagement with cultural content and lift barriers to public access
to online museum information.
It's fun! Get online and describe works of art in your own words. Exchange your
ideas with the community of art lovers. Lead others to artworks they wouldn't
normally see. Let museums know what you see.
Website www.steve.museum
OzCo | CreateBiz Business Assistance Programs
CreateBiz is a fantastic new information resource compiled by the Australia Council
for the Arts to help artists to access other 'non-arts' government support programs.
It provides state-by-state and national lists of business, research, innovation
and export programs that may assist artists to access new sources of income. Whether
you are an artist seeking government funding for an export program, or to commercialise
a product, CreateBiz may be a useful first point in your reserach. Note that CreateBiz
is not a complete list of Australian, state/territory and local government funding
programs. If you know of any other relevant programs, please contact the Australia
Council's Strategy Unit Tel 02 9215 9175
Website www.ozco.gov.au/arts_resources.aspx
 NAVA
| Money For Visual Artists
The 8th edition of NAVA’s essential guide to awards, prizes, and professional
development opportunities for Australian visual artists, craftspeople and designers
is now available from the National Association for the Visual Arts for $33 or
become a NAVA member and get Money For Visual Artists for only $22. The NAVA website
also includes a full list of other excellent publications as well as membership
benefits and discounts. Contact NAVA Tel 02 9368 1900.
Website www.visualarts.net.au
ArtAdvice
The ArtAdvice website is designed to help visual artists develop the skills they
need to manage their own careers. Articles of interest include: gallery relationships,
pricing your work; dealing with rejection; how to design the perfect artists'
site, Top Ten reasons why galleries reject artists and many others. Articles are
updated often, please continue to visit, or suggest topics for future articles.
Website www.ArtAdvice.com
Music in Australia: A Statistical Overview
A report about the music industry by the National Centre for Culture and
Recreation Statistics (NCCRS) of the ABS commissioned by the Cultural Ministers
Council (CMC) Statistics Working Group as one step in its plan to improve the
quality and availability of statistics about music in Australia. Key findings
include: in 2001, over 17,000 people in Australia had a music occupation as their
main job; in 2002-03 there were over 500 organisations in Australia involved in
presenting live music; about $2,800 million was spent on music in 2003-04; in
2004-05, federal and state and territory governments provided about $100 million
to organisations to enable them to stage music productions; and music royalties
paid by Australians to individuals and organisations in overseas countries totalled
over $200 million in 2005-06 (with music royalties paid to Australians from overseas
countries only about a quarter of that).
Full story and report for download on the CMC website here
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Project Reports
 KidSpace
in the gallery
1 – 4 April, Albury
Legs Akimbo, a troupe of graduates from Swinburne Institute, presented an 'April
Fools Day' performance to a crowd of over 60 people at the launch of Albury Regional
Art Gallery's Commedia dell’arte exhibition on 1 April. The show
was followed by three days of workshops and activities designed for children and
young adults as part of the Gallery's 'KidSpace' program. The exhibition included
historic 17th century prints by French artist Jacques Callot, together with historic
Punch & Judy puppets, contemporary art and great interactive elements for
kids and all the family. Albury Regional Gallery's ‘KidSpace’ projects
aim to present an ongoing program of events and activities to appeal to families,
schools and young people and to encourage engagement with contemporary culture
while drawing links with historic material.
Contact Rita Lazauskas, Exhibition & Collections Curator Tel 02 6051 3483
Email rlazauskas@alburycity.nsw.gov.au
This project has been made possible
with a grant from the Regional Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program (CASP).
The Lonely Horse Band rides again
23 – 29 May, Western NSW
 With
a penchant for writing and performing songs about Western NSW; a desire to play
in every small community in the West (slogan: 'We play one horse towns') and a
will to put original music back on the agenda in remote regions, The Lonely Horse
Band has just completed another tour of the far west of NSW. The trio carved a
name for themselves last year with an album of music focused entirely on the small
town of Nymagee. The songs paved the way for a seven part radio documentary and
possibly the best Outback Music Festival the town has seen. This year the artists
have been visiting communities such as Tilpa, Hermidale, Nevertire and Gulargambone
as well as performing in Bourke and the remote ‘Culgoa Community Hall’,
between Brewarrina and Weilmoringle. Not content just to visit, the band intend
writing and recording more material along the way and further developing the repertoire
of music and poetry that is specific to Western NSW.
Contact Andrew Hull Tel 0427 919 964. Email amhull@bigpond.com
Website www.myspace.com/thelonelyhorseband
The Lonely Horse Band tour was made
possible with a Regional Touring grant from Music NSW
 ANZAC
Day Youth Project
February – June 2007, Tweed Shire
High school students have been deep in conversation with their elders in the Tweed
Shire lately and it's all part of the ANZAC Day Youth Project. Three secondary
schools and three primary schools are working on documentary-style film projects
with six local WWII veterans. The progress of the projects is being documented
in a blog on the ADYP website. Each school uploads their interview transcripts,
photos, details of film techniques they’re learning, obstacles they’ve
encountered during the project and any other relevant developments or items of
interest. "The ADYP is creating a precious education resource for future
Australians – an extensive archive of multi-media accounts of WWII through
the eyes of the people who lived and survived it. These films and their transcripts
will be available for inter-school use many years after the last veteran falls."
Contact Alison Flynn – Project developer & coordinator Tel 07 5590 7873
Mob 0402 299 900 Email contact@anzacdayyouthproject.com
Website www.anzacdayyouthproject.com
This project has been made possible
with a grant from the Regional Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program (CASP).
Aboriginal gateway sculptures bring ancient art into
new setting
Throughout 2007, Moree
 Moree’s
lack of public art is about to change. Renowned Kamilaroi artist Lawrence Leslie
is working in the garden of the Moree Plains Gallery carving giant red-gum tree
trunks with designs from his cultural tradition. The trees depict four traditional
Kamilaroi creatures: goanna, brolga, pelican and snake. The Kamilaroi people,
Australia’s second largest indigenous language group, were carvers rather
than painters and the Moree district is famous for its Kamilaroi carved trees.
Sculpted living trees can be found on properties throughout the Shire. When completed,
the carvings will be installed as gateway sculptures beside major access roads
into Moree to the north, south, east and west.
Contact Katrina Rumley, Moree Plains Gallery Tel 02 6757 3320.
This project has been made possible
with a grant from the Regional Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program (CASP).
 Our
Creeks: Rocky, Terania & Tuntable
May – December, The Channon
The Channon Cultural Collective has begun making its first public art project:
a mosaic made from recycled materials to highlight our values towards our local
environment and each other. The mosaic is set to become a feature in the local
Coronation Park. The design of the mosaic was a collaborative adventure which
resulted in a landscape / mapping image of our creeks. Both the location and the
subject have brought different people together to work on a single goal - a process
in which we are enjoying our community and adding to it. Three creeks meet at
Coronation Park as do different people in our community. Our hope is that our
public art will enrich our environment and be appreciated by the next generation.
Contact Rena Woolbank Tel 02 6688 6175
This project has been made possible
with a grant from the Regional Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program (CASP).
Itchy Hands, Itchy Feet + the Young'N'Deadly Day
10 – 21 April 2007, Evans Head
 Itchy
Hands, Itchy Feet was a two part Youth Week project targeted at young people aged
12-18 from Coraki, Broadwater, Woodburn and Evans Head. The 'Itchy Hands' component
involved six art workshops run by two local artists, exploring a number of different
artistic media: drawing, charcoal, pastels, painting on canvas, working with clay,
carving besser blocks, printing on glass and Indigenous art. 'Itchy Feet' involved
six dance workshops over the two weeks, with a group of young people putting together
a dance. The artwork was exhibition and the dance performed at the 'Young N Deadly
Day' on 21 April - a chance to show off our young local talent. The day, which
was attended by young people from Kyogle, Lismore, Ballina, Coraki and, of course,
the Evans Head area, also included skate competition and market . The hope is
to make it an annual event.
Contact Michaelle Horth, Outreach Youth Worker, Mid Richmond Neighbourhood Centre
Tel 02 6682 4334
This project has been made possible
with a grant from the Regional Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program (CASP).
 Show
Day more than just show
5 May – 3 June, Central West
Bathurst Theatre Company (BTC) has been touring its production of Robert Hewett's
one act play, Show Day to some very appreciative audiences in local villages
across the Central West. Show Day is a funny, entertaining show which only runs
for 40 minutes - giving local presenters the opportunity to fund raise with dinner,
afternoon tea or other entertainment. BTC hopes that this will be the first of
many tours to surrounding areas. Director, Kathy Cameron, said, "Community
groups have responded well to the opportunity to host an event that brings their
community together in a fun filled atmosphere." Performances have already
taken place in Sofala, Oberon, O'Connell and Rockley, and there will be one final
performance on 3 June in Tarana.
Contact Kylie Shead Mob 0448 053 033 Email kyshead@csu.edu.au
This project has been made possible
with a grant from the Regional Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program (CASP).
Clay and Casting Workshops
21 April, 26 – 27 May, 9 – 10 July + ongoing, Wallaga
Lake
 A
series of workshops at the Wallaga Lake Aboriginal Community are bringing together
community members to learn skills and develop techniques. Children, young people,
parents and grandparents are being given the chance to interact with clay and
casting. The first workshop was held on 21 April as a part of youth week celebrations.
Young people worked with local artist Gabrielle Powell and Jude Walker, casting
their hands and making plates, bowls and platters to take home.
Contact Gabrielle Powell Tel 02 44737396 Email littleyuin@bigpond.com.au
Website http://thebegavalley.org.au/littleyuin.html
This 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
GR8 parT, R U coming? A Multi-Arts Performance Project
1 June, Murwillumbah
Do you send a lot of text messages? Gr8 ParT, RU Coming? explores
the delights and dilemmas of using technological communications and provides a
look at what happens when someone is ‘left out’. For some people with
disabilities, feeling ‘left out’ can be a constant state. The show will
include dance, physical theatre, video projections, large puppets, and features
performers with a range of abilities and disabilities. This production will surprise,
delight, challenge and educate audiences about people with disabilities. The two
matinee sessions are aimed at educating students aged 8 - 14 years and the evening
session is open to all ages, families and adults. Co-directed by Emma Newman and
Gabrielle Griffin. Friday 1 June at 11am & 7pm, Murwillumbah Civic Centre.
Enquiries/Bookings Tel 07 5524 7733
Produced under a special partnership
between NORPA, Tweed Valley Council and Tweed Valley Respite Services, with funding
from the Australian Government's Regional Arts Fund (NSW).
 Dream
On
Until 1 July, Tamworth
An exhibition curated by Hazelhurst Regional Gallery, Dream On focuses on the
period from the 1950s to the late 1970s when lifestyle and culture, engaging with
new technologies and increasing materialism dramatically changed. By selecting
artists who grew up in those years, and by including toys they played with, the
exhibition establishes connections to the wider community. Featured artists include:
Martine Corompt, Christopher Langton, Janet Merewether, Alasdair Mcintyre, Tim
Silver and Neal Smith. At Tamworth Regional Gallery, Peel Street, Mon – Fri
10–5, Sat 10–1, Sun 1–4. Contact Tel 02 6767 5511
John William Lindt photograph collection
 Until
1 July, Grafton
A rare opportunity to see the entire John William Lindt collection on display.
Lindt made an outstanding contribution to the annual of Australian and international
19th century photography, producing a large volume of high quality photography
of landscape and ethnographic subjects in a career spanning half a century. As
well as a set of landscape photographs taken by Lindt in the Clarence Valley in
the early 1800s the exhibition showcases his Australian Aboriginals series and
Australian Types series: 32 portraits of the Aborigines of the Clarence Valley
area, four portraits of European men and one with an Aborigine and a European
posing together (pictured). The beautiful portraits, though posed and taken in
the studio, convey a unique insight into the lives of Aboriginal peoples in the
Grafton area in the 1800s. Grafton Regional Gallery Tel 02 6642 3177
Website www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au
Long Shadows – 100 years of Australian cricket photography
Until 31 July, Bowral
Sourced from the rich photographic archive of Fairfax Media, this exhibition at
the Bradman Museum of Cricket features 70 of the most alluring cricket images
from the last 100 years. The photographs focus directly on human interest rather
than just sports action shots. Prints taken from large format glass-plate negatives
shot in the early 20thcCentury show great players such as Charlie MacCartney,
Herbie Collins and Don Bradman in razor sharp black and white clarity while contemporary
digital colour images depict the game in its current context. Test players, bush
cricketers, spectators, umpires and those 'cricket tragics' whose life-long passion
for the game sustains and nurtures it, are all featured in distinctive and sometimes
suprising ways. At the Bradman Museum of Cricket Tel 02 4862 1247
Email info@bradman.com.au Website www.bradman.org.au
Talks on David Hockney
1 – 2 June, Nowra
In conjunction with the exhibition, David Hockney: an intimate collection,
Shoalhaven City Arts Centre is presenting a series of talks by John Hockney, the
younger brother of David. Talks will be held at the Shoalhaven City Arts Centre,
12 Berry Street Nowra, on Friday 1 June at 12 noon and 2pm and on Saturday 2 June
at 10am, 12 noon, and 2pm. Bookings Tel 02 4429 0648.
Sydney Travelling Film Festival
1 – 3 June, Byron Bay
Screening at the Byron Cinemas, the Festival will showcase nine features
plus a short. The program, selected exclusively for Byron, is packed with indie
cinema with a focus on music and politics. Opening Night will be a special event
on Friday 1 June, with celebrated Australian producer Sue Muslin (Japanese
Story, Road to Nihil) in Byron to introduce her award winning documentary
Hunt Angels and take questions following the screening. Website www.sydneyfilmfestival.org
 Schubert's
Winterreise
3 June, Albury Wodonga
Murray Conservatorium presents Louisa Hunter-Bradley, soprano and Brian Chapman,
piano in a performance of Schubert's Winterreise on Sunday at 2.30pm. Considered
to be the greatest of all song cycles for voice and piano, Winterreise
comprises settings of twenty-four poems by Wilhelm Müller that deal with
unrequited love and the contemplation of suicide. Although most often performed
by a male voice, Lousia Hunter-Bradley now brings to life Brian Chapman's scholarly
research into this Romantic masterpiece. Albury Regional Art Gallery, Dean Street,
Albury. Ticket $15 / $7. Tel 02 6041 4249.
Port Stephens ‘Blue Water’ Country Music Festival
7 – 11
June
The Festival will be conducted at over 15 venues across Port Stephens with
country music cruises, bus tours, bush poets, boot scooting, square dancing, classic
cars and country music. Website www.portstephens.org.au/events.asp
Merimbula Jazz Festival
8 –
11 June
The South Coast will come alive with live entertainment by local and visiting
musicians, a jazz breakfast and picnic and a festival street parade. Website www.sapphirecoast.com.au
Orpheus Descending
8 – 23 June, Wagga Wagga
The University Theatre Ensemble's production of one of Tennessee Williams's
most lyrical and beautiful plays. Lady, trapped in a loveless marriage, is nursing
her husband through a painful death when she meets the wild and beautiful Val.
Through him her life again bursts into flower, like Persephone emerging from the
Underworld. Orpheus Descending deals powerfully and poetically with the
theme of wildness, as well as Williams's characteristic themes of lost love, innocence
and desire. Directed by CSU Lecturer in Acting, Dr Ashley Wain, and performed
by third year actors from CSU's BA Acting for Screen & Stage, Orpheus Descending
promises to be a beautiful night of theatre. Tickets Tel 02 6926 9688.
CODA
 9
June, Coorabell
CODA appeal to dance, classical and urban music fans alike. Described as a soundscape
to a fantastical dream, CODA’s music consistently transcends boundaries,
and is a compelling mix of classical, far-eastern, rock and electronica. This
collective of classically trained musicians performs with mastery, dressed in
quirky headwear and outfits that transport audiences to other worlds. Performing
song from their new album, “Calling Mission Mu” CODA are playing at
the Coorabell Hall. Tickets $16/$18, at the door; doors open 7pm. Contact Ku Promotions
Tel 02 6684 7921 Website www.kupromotions.com.au
The Jazz and Rhythm Fiesta
9 June, Bangalow
The sounds of jazz, funk, Latin, hip hop and Brazilian float through the streets
of Bangalow for the third year in a row. Be there to experience exciting improvised
music from around Australia. Attend vocal and rhythm workshops, eat great food,
enjoy drinks and hear Australia’s most established musicians and some of
our finest up and coming players. The lineup includes NRCAC’s fantastic Bigband
led by Ken Stubbs; the John Hoffman quartet; Leigh Carriage Trio; Melbourne’s
longest lasting jazz group, the truly inspiring Bob Sedergreen, and Ted Vining
with Thierry Fossemalle; James Sherlock (Brisbane) with Kristin Berardi (Sydney).
At the A&I Hall, from 11am until midnight, tickets $40/$55 Website www.nrcac.edu.au
 Write
in the Heart
9 – 10 June, Condobolin
Readers, writers and lovers of literature are invited to spend the June long weekend
in the heart of NSW for an exciting mix of authors’ readings, workshops,
story telling, panel discussions and live performances. Guests include acclaimed
author Hazel Edwards (There’s a Hippopotamus on our roof eating cake),
Fran Dobbie Indigenous author of Whisper and Paperbags and Dreams,
John Borthwick, syndicated travel writer, Jacqui L’Estrange, editor of Style
magazine and Vivienne Ward, President of the Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW).
Tickets $45/$30. Presented by the Lachlan Arts Council with the support of Festivals
Australia. Contact Condobolin Library Tel 02 6895 2253 Email daltonh@westserv.net.au
Website www.heartofnsw.com.au
Not Another Landscape
8 – 24 June, Moruya
 A
contemporary exhibition of works by seven artists from Bega Valley and Eurobodalla
showcasing unconventional ways of representing the landscape. Rick Andersen’s
intimate works reference ceremony and convey the inherent power of the land. Susan
Christie's acrylics are both exquisite and sublime. Lorna Crane's highly textured,
small and large works, incorporate acrylic and metal with weathered patina effects.
Lola Cullen combines bitumen, oil, jute, and acrylic. Margaret Dimoff uses rollers,
scrapers, blow torches, metal, modelling compound and mixed media. Carmen Ky's
high-keyed landscapes resonate a spirituality anchored by a cartographic mapping
of the landscape and Cameron Williams presents some herculean works in clay. Presented
by the Eurobodalla Shire Council in the lovely heritage-listed Mechanics Institute
in Moruya. Everyone is welcome at the opening 6pm on 8 June. All works are for
sale. Contact Jan Lewis Mob 0416 732 405 Email jbklewis@ozemail.com.au.
This project was made possible with
funding from the Regional Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program.
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
14 June, Armidale
Starring ex-pat Irishman Dave Callen performing the Dance of the Flame Retardant
Monkey; Multi-award winning Puppetry of the Penis veteran Jackie Loeb whispering
Things She Can't Talk About; The talented Lawrence Leung, Melbourne DJ and writer
for The Chaser's War on Everything and In Siberia Tonight; Musical
funny man Sammy J, 'Best Newcomer' of the 2006 Melbourne Comedy Festival; and
Kiwi Pommy Jarred Christmas, somewhere between a Haka and the Barmy Army. At the
Armidale City Bowling Club, 7pm–9.30pm.Tickets $27/$22 from Good Vibes Music,
Beardy Mall, Angie Smith at UNE Email asmith1@une.edu.au
Tel 02 6773 3676
 Wild
Ride: The Rise and Fall of Cobb & Co
15 June, Orange
Central Western NSW Historian and Author Sam Everingham launches his book Wild
Ride: The Rise and Fall of Cobb & Co on Friday 15 June at the Orange City
Library. Ambition, courage and fortune; corruption, jealousy and madness ... discover
the untold true story behind an Australian legend and a major part of Australia’s
Outback development – and meet a home-grown history
detective. Contact Tel 02 6393 8120.
Converge – Northern Rivers Touring Ceramics Exhibition
15 June – 29 July, Armidale
Converge, the Northern Rivers Touring Ceramics Exhibition showcases the work of
twenty of the finest ceramic artists, both emerging and established, from the
Northern Rivers region of NSW. The exhibition, curated by leading ceramic artists
Bob Connery and Geoff Crispin, demonstrates an incredibly diverse range of cultural
references, influences and styles.
Also on exhibition: Transient Images: Paintings by Pat Elkin. Personal
impressions of the nature and landscape which are so much a part of this artist's
world. All proceeds of this exhibition go to the New England Regional Art Museum.
Contact Tracy Jones Harris Tel 02 6772 5255 Website www.neram.com.au
Gilgandra Rural Museum & Historical Society's 40th
Birthday Party
16 & 17 June, Gilgandra
Dig out your historical objects – the Gilgandra Rural Museum and Historical
Society is 40. Celebrations kick off with lunch on Saturday 16 June at the Gilgandra
Services Club, featuring guest speakers Daph Bonnington, June Curran (former presidents)
and Joyce Wise (former curator). Sunday will feature the official opening of the
research room by June Curran at the Gilgandra Cooee Heritage Centre in honour
of the late Bill Smith, who played a major role preserving the history of Gilgandra
and district. The day will continue at the Rural Museum featuring guided tours
and unveiling of plaque in honour of the late Jack Estens. Membership to the Historical
Society is $16 per year. Bookings essential for catering. Tel 02 6847 2535
RSVP 6 June
Winter Gala Concert
16 June, Dubbo
A variety of musical items will be presented by Macquarie Conservatorium
students, and a delicious light supper served at the 7th Winter Gala Concert.
This delightful night is held by the Freemasons to raise money for scholarships
for the Conservatorium. 7pm at the Masonic Centre, 33 Church Street. Tickets available
at the door on the night. Contact Macquarie Conservatorium Tel 02 6884 6686.
Climate Change Exhibition
22 June – 22 July, Canowindra
A new group exhibition on this important global issue will be opened on 22 June
by policy advisor and activist Lis Bastian who recently completed the Climate
Change Project training with Al Gore. Lis will give the updated Australian version
of the Gore’s slideshow from which An Inconvenient Truth sprung. The
artwork in the exhibition, drawn from Central Western NSW artists, reflects and
responds to climate change issues both regionally and globally. At Taste Canowindra,
Corner Ferguson and Tilga Streets. Tel 02 6344 2332 Website www.tastecanowindra.com.au
Yule Folk Fest
22 June, Oberon
Hosted by Oberon Arts Council to support our community public art project on the
common; performers
Chloe & Jason Roweth, 'Us Not Them’, and other Australian folklore and
bush music recording artists will take to the stage at the Oberon Golf Club. There
will be 'country yule' food, and the dress code is festive folk. Tickets $25.
Contact Fran Charge Tel 02 6336 5144 Website www.rowethmusic.com.au
Festival Flamenco
22 – 24 June, Bellingen
Acclaimed dancer and multi-award winning choreographer, Liana Vargas brings her
company of musicians and dancers, Teatro del Mundo, together with flamenco singer,
puro-gitano, Titi del Algeciras to perform at Bellingen's Festival Flamenco. Vargas
will premiere her new show Duende, taking artists and audience on a powerful
and unforgettable theatrical journey seeking the true and deep spirit of Flamenco.
Also on offer: a comprehensive range of workshops in palmas, dance, guitar, percussion,
saxophone and song, for total beginners to experienced students. There will also
be performances by local and regional flamencoists, Callejon Flamenco, Bellingen’s
own Spanish Restaurant, La Cas, a late night Latin dance party, as well as an
art show and flamenco accessories sale. Contact Jill Tel 02 6655 1260
Email baerskin@midcoast.com.au
Website http://au.geocities.com/flamencobello
Zulya and the Children of the Underground
24 June, Orange
 In
a musical treat not to be missed, Zulya and the Children of the Underground release
their latest CD, 3 Nights. 3 Nights re-affirms Zulya’s reputation as one
of the most exotic and enthralling performers and songwriters in Australia. With
songs performed in three languages – English, Russian, and Zulya’s native
tongue, Tatar – 3 Nights showcases Zulya and the Children at the Underground
at their best: exquisite musicianship, superb songwriting and intricate arrangements,
to say nothing of Zulya’s sublime voice. The Old Convent, 5.30 for 6 p.m.
dinner/show. Tickets $100 Show & 3 course feast – limited to 70 people.
Bookings Tel 02 6365 2420
 Traditional
Music Sessions
30 June, Bulli
The Illawarra Folk Club is pleased to announce that montlhly traditional
music sessions will continue into 2007 at the Bulli Heritage Hotel, a great supporter
of the Illawarra Folk Festival. David De Santi, Illawarra Folk Festival Director
and squeezer of accordions, is coordinating the sessions. Some experience is required
in playing tunes, however sheet is being provided to allow more participation.
The aim is to provide an opportunity to share and learn traditional folk tunes
in an informal atmosphere. The tunes will generally be of Celtic, Australian origin
with the odd venture into French Canada, Italy, Spain, France, Sweden, Gypsy,
Cajun and any good folk tune from around the world! Musicians will be welcome
to bring along traditional tunes to share as well. Contact David De Santi Mob 0409 571 788
Email desanti@illawarrafolkclub.org.au
The 2007 Cotton Club Ball
30 June, Bellingen
A night of elegant dancing, ritzy eveningwear and above all, fantastic
music to set your spirits soar. The 20-piece Bellingen Shire Band will take you
on a musical journey through a range of musical styles as heard at the famous
New York Cotton Club of the 1930's and '40's. An opportunity to dance to over
four hours to swing, Latin, jazz blues, ballads, rock 'n' roll and musical show-tunes
is a rare opportunity not to be missed. The Bellingen Memorial Hall will be metamorphosed
into The Cotton Club for the night. The evening will be catered and patrons are
encouraged to dress up '30s '40s style. Last year was a full house so get your
tickets ($25) early from The Emporium Bellingen or at the door on the night. Contact
Tel 02 6655 9345 Email info@bellingenjazzfestival.com.au
 The
Art of Needle and Thread
2 – 8 July, Gymea
1 – 31 August, Sydney
Two exhibitions of Contemporary and Traditional Embroidery will celebrate the
50th anniversary of the Embroiderer's Guild NSW in 2007. The Guild, which has
around 2,000 members who meet all over the state, is a self-funded community organisation.
At the Hazlehurst Regional Gallery and Art Centre (will also include pieces from
the Guild’s Permanent Collection), and at the Fountain Court at NSW Parliament
House. Contact the Guild Tel 02 9743 2501
 Valley
to the Sea: the concept of shared land
2 – 15 July, Cowra
Seventy-three per cent of all land in the Bega Valley Shire is public land, including
national parks, state forests and designated water reserves etc. This is the theme
for the Museums and Galleries NSW funded public program, touring from Bega Valley
Regional Gallery. The exhibition is the result of a mentor program in which well-known
Australian artist Mandy Martin worked with five emerging artists from the Bega
region (Rick Andersen, Donald Green, Tanja Riese, Jacqui Ryding and Nicole Vandersteegen)
over a period of a year, working with them as they advance in their skills and
artmaking practices. Works are in a variety of 2-D media taking inspiration from
various localities in the Shire. Cowra Regional Art Gallery. Contact Jacque Shultz
Tel 02 6340 2190 Email cowraartgallery@cowra.nsw.gov.au
Website www.cowraartgallery.com.au
Lots more What's On listings!
Needless to say, this is just a small sample of the huge number of arts and cultural
events in regional and rural New South Wales this month. A number of Regional
Arts Boards publish their own regional what's on listings which are available
either on their websites or by (free) subscription:
Albury Wodonga – Murray Arts'
The Fridge at www.thefridge.org.au
Far West – Arts OutWest's
What's On at www.artsoutwest.org.au
Eastern Riverina – Eastern
Riverina Arts Program's e-Bulletin available on request by email
Far West – Outback
Arts e-Bulletin available on request by email
Mid North Coast – Arts Mid
North Coast's e-Bulletin at www.artsmidnorthcoast.org
Northern Rivers –
Arts Northern Rivers e-Bulletin available on request by email.
Also signature event listings at www.artsnorthernrivers.com.au
North West – Arts North West
What's On listings at www.artsnw.com.au
Orana –
Orana Arts' e-Bulletin available at www.oranaarts.com
South East – South East Arts
Region (SEAR) Calendar available in PDF at www.sear.org.au
Southern Tablelands – Southern Tablelands Arts
(STARTS) e-Bulletin available on request by email
Upper Hunter – Arts Upper Hunter's bi-montly
newsletter, ArtsBark, available on request by email
More information about the Regional Arts Board network on the Regional Arts NSW
website here.
More What's On listings around the ACT
Canberra Arts Marketing publishes a fabulous free fortnightly Arts Around Canberra
newsletter in PDF which is available by subscription or on their website here.
They also publish a Kids newsletter and the Arts Around Canberra website which
is full of things to do and see in the Capital region. Check it out here
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Seminars, Workshops &
Training
Life From Life
1 – 3 June, The Channon
A hands on workshop in mixed media and painting with Michael Taylor. Record
the object and the essence of the object: what makes it appealing to paint. A
still life within and still life. Be inspired by this amazing teacher. Eternity
Springs Art Farm. Contact Amanda Tel 02 6688 6385 Email amanda@eternitysprings.com
Website www.eternitysprings.com
Creative Volunteering | Plan and Program Events
2 June, Trangie
One of a series of eight workshops offered under the Creative Volunteering
- No Limits! banner in regional NSW this year. Topics covered include designing,
planning, budgeting and time preparation, programming and ascertaining risk management
strategies for your event. 10.00am-4.00pm, Trangie Bowling Club. Cost $25. More
information including enrolment details on the Regional Arts NSW website. Contact
Tel 02 9270 2509 Email admin@regionalartsnsw.com.au
Website www.regionalartsnsw.com.au
Drumming up a storm: Men’s Drumming workshops
5 – 19 June
Got a craving for beats and rhythms? Then come to the Grafton Community College
for an unforgettable drumming experience with Flame. Flame has has over 20 years
experience as a teacher, drummer and percussionist and is also currently writing
a book for publication on Latin percussion. Learn Latin American Conga, Latin,
Arabic and African rhythms, and Afro-Cuban group percussion as well as participate
in jamming sessions, and meet other interested drummers or new learners. The men’s
workshop runs for two weeks from 5 June. Cost is $110, with drums available for
hire direct for $5 per week. Men of any Aboriginal nation blood are requested
by the Bandjalan Elders not to attend the men’s course. Contact Grafton Community
College Tel 02 6642 7506 Website www.graftoncommunitycollege.org.au
Writers’ Consultations with Varuna’s
Peter Bishop
11 – 13 June, Byron Bay
14 June, Grafton
15 – 16 June, Coffs Harbour
For the past two years, acclaimed Varuna Creative Director Peter
Bishop has travelled round the Writers' Centres of NSW with a program of consultations
for writers that have proved both popular and valuable. LitLink is pleased to
offer this service again in 2007. Peter has set aside 6 days to cover the Northern
Rivers region, providing a fantastic opportunity for local writers’ centre
members to receive advice on their manuscripts and be eligible for Litlink mentorships
through Varuna. Six consultations are available each day. Writers are asked to
submit up to 20 pages of manuscript, plus a brief statement about themselves as
writers, their hopes and fears and queries, to the Writers’ Centre at least
two weeks before the date of the consultation. Cost $35 per one-hour consultation.
Contact Susie Warrick Tel 02 6685 5115 Email susie@nrwc.org.au
Closing soon!
Sculptural Construction
15 – 17 June
Sculptural construction with Dennis Monks, multi-media and caving in timber. A
wonderful winter warm-up event. Eternity Springs Art Farm. Contact Amanda Tel 02
6688 6385 Email amanda@eternitysprings.com
Website www.eternitysprings.com
Creative Volunteering | Good Governance
16 June, Gilgandra
One of a series of eight workshops offered under the Creative Volunteering - No
Limits! banner in regional NSW this year. Want to learn about how organisations
(including incorporated and non-profit associations) are directed and managed
effectively? 10.00am-4.00pm, Gilgandra Coo-ee Heritage Centre. Cost $25. Full
details including enrolment forms available on the Regional Arts NSW website.
Contact Tel 02 9270 2509 Email admin@regionalartsnsw.com.au
Website www.regionalartsnsw.com.au
 Hat
Making with the master
16 – 17 June, Grafton
Just in time for the July Racing Carnival, Neil Grigg of Neil Grigg Millinery,
Paddington Sydney, will host two days of workshops at Grafton Regional Gallery.
"A Neil Grigg hat is something very special," says Jude McBean, Director
of Grafton Regional Gallery, "And a chance to create a hat with the master
himself is very exciting." Neil is very well known for his beautiful hats
that often grace the Australian Fashion Week catwalks. His creative flair and
showmanship has earnt him a loyal following and a high profile in the media, with
regular TV appearances and print articles. The first workshop is aimed at those
with little or no experience. Sunday’s class is a little more advanced with
participants making their own Sinamay hat. The workshops are a great way to ensure
that come race time your have a hat to ensure a few envious glances. Contact Grafton
Regional Gallery Tel 02 6642 3177 Email gallery@clarence.nsw.gov.au
Website www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au
Certificate IV in Business (Governance)
18 – 24 June, Sydney
Our Community and BSI Learning have established this nationally recognised governance
qualification which will equip both new and existing board and committee members
to more confidently and effectively face today’s challenging environment.
A combination of workshops, workbooks and in-practice assessment ensures that
attendees put into practice what is delivered in the course. The course centres
on a unique community development model, ensuring its relevance to every community
organisation. It imparts the full gamut of practical skills – from core fiduciary
duties through to risk management to fundraising and financial management. Contact
Patrick Moriarty, Director of Training and Development Tel 03 9320 6805 Email patrickm@ourcommunity.com.au
Website www.ourcommunity.com.au/certificateiv
Learn Watercolours
24 June, Wellington
Learn to paint in watercolours with Di Thatcher. Bring a 'B' pencil, a soft white
eraser, an A3 spiral drawing book, a set of watercolour paints, a medium brush
and paper towel (or buy them at the gallery). Percy Street Gallery 10:30am –
12 noon. Cost $20. Contact Katie Barton Tel 02 6845 3337
Email percystreetgallery@bigpond.com
 Written
in Stone: writing workshops for small/isolated schools
25 – 29 June & 6 – 10 August, Bathurst
Half-day workshops for small and isolated primary schools in Central Western
New South Wales at the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum in Bathurst, utilising
the talents of author and literary consultant Paul Stafford. Includes a tour of
museum – including the T-Rex skeleton – followed by the creative writing
workshop focussed on building narratives. The Museum recently won a NSW Local
Government Cultural Award for Paul Stafford’s 'Dead Bones Society' project
which encourages primary aged boys to engage with literature and science. Contact
Penny Packahm Tel 02 6331 5511.
This Business Called Art
30 June, Dubbo
A one day workshop for artists at the Western Plains Cultural Centre from
9am – 2pm, delivered in partnership with Orana Arts. Topics include: framing,
packing and freight, installing your work and an 'Artists Anonymous' meeting.
The day offers a significant professional development opportunity for regional
artists and includes access to professionals from outside the region such as Ben
Quilty, three times shortlisted for the Archibald Prize hosting the ‘Artists
Anonymous’ session; Alan Lloyd, Head of Conservation at the Art Gallery of
NSW as well as Western Plains Cultural Centre Curator, Sandra McMahon. The workshop
will conclude with a talk by Catherine Jones of GutSymmetries at 2pm in the Regional
Art Space. Cost $20. Places limited. Contact Merryn Spencer, Project & Promotions
Officer, Orana Arts Tel 02 6817 8704 Email mspencer@oranaarts.com
Closing 20 June
Murrumbidgee School of Creative Arts Winter
School
1 – 6 July 2007
Experience Wagga Wagga through intensive week long visual and creative art workshops.
Over 20 workshops are on offer in a range of fields such as beading; clay; drawing;
jewellery; millinery; mosaics; painting; photography; sculpture; and textiles.
Creative Art practitioners can enjoy a convivial atmosphere and draw on the expertise
and professionalism of nationally and internationally recognised tutors while
enriching their individual creative art practice – whether they are at a
beginner or advanced level. Contact the Senior Program Coordinator Tel 02 6933 2064
Email commed@csu.edu.au
Website www.csu.edu.au/student/community-ed
Printmaking Workshop with Tanja Riese
7 July, Cowra
A workshop for beginning or practicing artists aimed at professional development
in the area of printmaking presented in association with the Valley to the
Sea: the concept of shared land exhibition. At the Senior Citizen Centre 10am
- 4pm. Cost $55/$50. Class size limited to 8. Bookings essential. Contact Jacque
Shultz Tel 02 6340 2190 Email cowraartgallery@cowra.nsw.gov.au
Website www.cowraartgallery.com.au
Printmaking Workshop II with Tanja Riese
9 July, Cowra
A workshop for adults on printmaking, to coincide with school holiday youth art
workshops. Beginners welcome. Presented in association with the 'Valley to the
Sea: the concept of shared land' exhibition. At the Cowra Regional Art Gallery.
Contact Jacque Shultz Tel 02 6340 2190 Email cowraartgallery@cowra.nsw.gov.au
Website www.cowraartgallery.com.au
Bundanon Trust | Artist in Residence Program
2008
The Bundanon Trust Artist in Residence Program is open to professional artists
and groups from all disciplines. The program supports artists' new work, research
and collaborations. The studios are located at Bundanon, part of an 1100 hectare
landscape on the Shoalhaven River, gifted to the Australian Nation by Arthur and
Yvonne Boyd. Contact Tel 02 4422 2100 Website www.bundanon.com.au/artists.htm
Closing 3 August
 Watermark
Literary Muster
29 September – 6 October, Camden Haven
This year's Literary Muster offers another packed program of readings,
conversations, panel sessions, nature excursions, literary meals, performances,
art, book launches, formal and informal discussion. A writing workshop led by
Graeme Kinross-Smith is offered this year over the long weekend followed by the
4½ day Muster. Featured writers include Adrian Franklin, David Rothenberg
(performing his wonderful music to celebrate birdsong), Andrew Riemer, Dorinda
Hafner (literary dinner address), Eva Sallis, George Seddon, Eric Rolls, Jill
Morris, John Hughes, Judith Binney (Henry Kendall lunch address), Melissa Lucashenko,
Nick Jose, Pat Torres, Sandy McCutcheon, Peter Skrzynecki. Brochures available
in June. Contact Tel 02 6559 9953 Website www.watermarkliterarymuster.asn.au
Association for Dance Medicine & Science
– Annual Meeting
25 – 28 October 2007, Canberra
The International Association for Dance Medicine & Science will hold its 17th
Annual Meeting in Australia’s national capital, Canberra in October 2007.
This exciting conference will explore all aspects relating to dancer’s health
and well being and will be held at the new-look Australian Institute of Sport,
Australia’s most successful and innovative centre for the development of
elite athletes. Registrations available online. Contact Tel 03 9669 2748
Email iadms2007@icms.com.au Website www.iadms2007.com
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Opportunities
Consultant: Public Art Masterplan
Wollongong City Council is seeking the services of a suitably qualified Public
Art Consultant to prepare a comprehensive Public Art Master Plan and Implementation
Strategy for Wollongong. The Public Art Master Plan will be a city wide plan that
includes the central business district and all precincts in the municipal boundaries.
The successful applicant will have experience in research, design and implementation
of strategic plans for public art in a city or metropolitan context. The project
is to be completed by December 2007 and the fee is not to exceed $45,000. Contact
Lisa Nolan, Coordinator, Cultural Services Tel 02 4251 4710 Email lnolan@wollongong.nsw.gov.au
Closing 4 June
Sculpture for Clarinda Community Centre
Clarinda (VIC)
Kingston City Council seeks expressions of interest from a suitably qualified
artist to create and install a permanent sculpture outside the Clarinda Community
Centre. There are three potential sites as outlined in the artist brief and the
successful applicant will be required to create an artwork that is innovative
and imaginative, compliments the surrounding area and reflects the values of the
local community. Low maintenance and health and safety issues must be considered.
Commission: $25,000. Download the artist brief from the website or Contact Catherine
Rinaudo Tel 02 9581 4692 Email catherine.rinaudo@kingston.vic.gov.au
Website www.kingston.vic.gov.au
Closing 12 June
ABC Online's POOOL Project for digital artists
1 July 2007 - 1 July 2008
Submissions are invited from regionally based artists to be part of POOOL, an
ABC online initiative for digital artists. POOOL is seeking 'Digital Artbites'
from rural and regional artists reflecting developments and explorations in new
media arts. Contributions can be from individuals, collaborations or artist collectives
of any age, and can include digital stills, mobile art, animations, music, documentaries,
audio, text and video art, etc. Each contribution can be complete or excerpted
works of up to a maximum of 5 minutes duration. Your submission does not have
to be especially created for the POOOL project, it can be something you made 1-2
years ago. There is no fee for artists publishing on POOOL and the project encourages
Creative Commons licensing. Once part of the community there will be opportunities
to publish on multiple ABC platforms including the POOOL website and potentially
ABC2 and Radio National's 'The Night Air' program. All works will be published
on a 'rolling basis' between 1 July 2007 and 1 July 2008. Contact Sarah Last,
POOOL Curator Email spoools@gmail.com
Closing 15 June
ANAT | 2007 Synapse Art and Science Residencies
The Australian Network for Art & Technology (ANAT) seeks proposals from Australian
media artists and science organisations for 12 to 16 week artists residencies
at Australian or overseas science organisations. ANAT will provide an artist's
fee, accommodation, living allowance and return travel. It is anticipated the
host organisation will provide access to personnel, equipment, space and resources,
as well as contributing towards materials and/or the cost of mounting an exhibition
at the conclusion of the residency. Synapse residencies provide an opportunity
for artists to work with key areas of research and science expertise whilst contributing
to the creative needs of the science organisation. Download the guidelines from
the website or contact Vicki Sowry, Program Manager, Art|Research|Science Tel 08 8231 9037
Email ars@anat.org.au Website www.anat.org.au
Closing 29 June
 Sculpture
in the Vineyards
7 October – 7 December, Hunter Valley
Entries now sought for this exhibition of large-scale outdoor and site-specific
works at the beautiful Millbook Estate, Undercliff, and Stonehurst Cedar Creek
vineyards in the picturesque Wollombi Valley. Already home to many artists, writers
and performers, Wollombi provides a fertile environment for cultural exchange
with artists from other areas. Visitors to the exhibition are invited to enjoy
the contemporary sculpture while sampling unique boutique wines or participating
in one of the creative workshops. Contact Tara Morelos, Curator Mob 0403 469 753
Email 2007sinv@gmail.com Website www.sculptureinthevineyards.blogspot.com
Closing 30 June
Australia Council for the Arts | Cross-Cultural
Residency Program
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. The Theatre Board has set aside $240,000 in funding for the
program. Tel 02 9215 9107 Email a.morgillo@ozco.gov.au
Website www.ozco.gov.au
Closes 2 July
National Poetry Week
1 – 9 September, National
Start planning your activities for the 2007 National Poetry Week (NPW). Visit
the Poet's Union website for the their 2006 program for ideas. Writers Centres,
Libraries, writing groups and local poets are all great supporters of National
Poetry Week. Don’t forget to talk to your local government about whether
their community grants or tourism programs would support poetry events, especially
if fees and expenses for visiting poets are required. Contact Lizz Murphy, NSW
Poetry Development Officer Tel 02 6227 4393 Website www.nationalpoetryweek
Poet's Union Website www.poetsunion.com
Reel Deal Short Film Festival
Register your film for the Reel Deal Shorts Festival from 17 June at the Revesby
Workers’ Club or, for the first time, online. Shorts must be completed in
a 4-week period and submitted by 5pm on 15 July. Awards will be presented on 11
August. Bryan Brown is patron of the festival and lends his name to the Bryan
Brown Film Scholarship prize, valued at around $5,000. Other prizes include $5,000
for Best Film plus cash prizes for other categories like Best Director, Best Cinematography,
Best Script, Best Editor, Best Sound. Website www.reeldeal.com.au
Closing 15 July
The Asian Television Awards
NSW FTO CEO, Tania Chambers, has been invited to join the Board of Trustees of
the Asian Television Awards, which will, for the first time in 2007, consider
programs from Australia and New Zealand. Launched in 1996, the Asian Television
Awards are designed to recognise and reward programming and production excellence
and showcase Asia’s diverse cultures.The Awards are organised in conjunction
with Television Asia, and, as a non-profit event, assist students to further their
studies in broadcasting-related courses. Around 1,400 entries are accepted from
across the region in 29 categories. Website www.asiantvawards.com
Closing 16 July
Perform at the Illawarra Folk Festival
17 – 20 January 2008, Bulli
Online applications are now open to perform at the Illawarra Folk Festival in
Bulli. Next year's theme will be 'Australia on the Move' and will feature the
songs, the stories and the poetry by, and about, those Australians whose life
is spent constantly moving around. Groups such as gypsies, sailors, swaggies,
depression dole seekers, transient gold miners, Aborigines, circus workers, sailors,
shearers, canecutters, fruit pickers, other itinerant workers and, of course,
the latest phenomenon – the grey nomads – will all be part of the theme.
Contact Dave De Santi Mob 0409 571 788 Email info@illawarrafolkclub.org.au
Closing 31 July
Project Ability (UK)
Project Ability in Glasgow is inviting artists from all over the world to submit
artwork (in any medium) that reflects their ideas and feelings on mental health,
either from a perspective of wellbeing or of illness. The exhibition, titled ‘Mental
Image', will be launched during Mental Health Week in October 2007. Selected works
will be exhibited in Project Ability's two galleries from the 4 October until
23 November. More details and entry forms online. Website www.project-ability.co.uk
Closing 10 August
Australian International Exhibition of the
Badge, the Logo & Coat of Arms
12 – 19 October, Goulburn
A show which celebrates people's right to freedom of speech. Entries are now invited
in the form of badges and/or logos either of your own creation, or an existing
one, expressing your views on an issue of concern on areas as the environment,
human rights, refugees, racism, violence, drugs, war, peace .. or any other social
phenomenon of importance to you. A written story to accompany each entry is welcomed.
All exhibits must be of a personal nature (no advertising of businesses or propaganda
will be accepted.) The exhibition has had a previous showing in Canberra, Binalong,
Adelaide, Canberra and Sydney. The aim is to show nationally in Melbourne, Hobart,
Perth, Darwin, Brisbane, as well as regionally. The October exhibition will be
at the Goulburn Library. Contact Ardeshir Ghoulipour Mob 0423 339 761
Email ardeshirpprb@yahoo.com.au
Closing 8 October
ABC Radio Regional Production Fund
The on-going ABC Radio Regional Production Fund (RPF) commissions creative
radio and online content from experienced radio producers and talented content
providers who live in regional Australia. Projects range from documentary, oral
history and drama to journalism, short stories and music broadcasts for the ABC’s
major radio networks. Contact Jo Upham Tel 02 8333 2283 Website www.abc.net.au/regionalfund
Closes 31 December
Wollombi Poetry Anthology
The wollombi poetry anthology is inviting contributions. There will be four categories;
bush poetry, narrative, contempory and youth [9-15 years]. For details and entry
requirements visit Website www.wollombi.org
and click on poetry. The anthology will be launched in October, with performance
poetry at the Wollombi Cultural Centre.
Closes 1 August
2008 Hill End Artist in Residence Program
The Hill End Artist in Residence Program aims to provide an opportunity for creative
development in all areas of the visual arts in the unique environment Hill End
offers and at the same time to contribute to the long term cultural development
and sustainability of the Village. Contact Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Tel 02 6333 6555.
Closing 17 December
 ArtStart
Youth Arts & Skills Festival
15 – 30 November
ArtStart NSW Youth Arts and Skills is a state wide NSW Government initiative designed
for young people aged 12 to 24 years in regional and metropolitan NSW. ArtStart
gives young people opportunities to develop creative skills through participating
in visual arts, music and performance workshops and projects. From 15 to 30 November
2007, the outcomes of these workshops will be showcased in a live and on-line
line festival. In the last festival, there were 300+ live events, exhibitions
and performances across NSW involving 8,000+ youth. Small grants may be available
for community-based organisations, councils or non-profit organisations to co-ordinate
projects or workshops to develop the artistic skills of youth aged 12-24. Some
may still open for applications. To find out your local regional ArtStart program,
visit the and follow the links Contact Us > How to Get Involved. Website www.artstart.com.au
Cinema Cafés: bringing movies to regional
towns
Like to see new release movies at your local cafe, club or pub? A Cinema Café
franchise may be the answer. Cinema cafés show new release movies, in armchair
comfort, in existing rural businesses such as clubs, pubs, cafes and restaurants.
They are designed for, and indeed are only available to, small isolated rural
and outback towns under the unique movie distribution arrangements established
by the franchise owner. Cinema Cafés are for-profit enterprises, but the
concept is the product of community planning and capacity building activities
undertaken in the far north east of Victoria. "A Cinema Café represents
an important social and cultural service to rural communities while adding to
the profitability and sustainability of the club or business that owns them,"
says Frank Evants, Executive Director of Odd One Out Pty Ltd, the owner of the
Cinema Café trademark. Frank, was awarded a special achievement award in
2005 from the Tumbarumba
Shire Council for establishing a Cinema Café in that town and this
followed on from the success of Corryong's
Cinema Café which opened in April 2004. Odd One Out Pty Ltd is now
offering Cinema café franchises in isolated rural and outback Australia.
Contact Frank Evans Tel 02 6076 3202 Email frank@cinemacafe.com.au
Website www.cinemacafe.com.au
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Employment
Marketing Manager, Circus Monoxide
Albury
Circus Monoxide seeks a Marketing Manager for its 2007 regional tour to manage
all aspects of the marketing campaign. The tour consists of differing presenter
arrangements for each performance season including direct buys, risk-share co-productions
and self-presented seasons, and the marketing requirements of each season will
differ accordingly. The successful applicant will have skills in planning a marketing
campaign, arranging the production and distribution of printed materials, production
and placement of advertising, publicity, merchandising and web-based marketing.
Contact Alicia Battestini, Artistic Director of Circus Monoxide Email al@circusmonoxide.com.au
Website www.circusmonoxide.com.au
Closing 3 June
Regional Museum Development Project Coordinator
Alstoneville
Arts Northern Rivers seeks a Regional Museum Development Project Coordinator
to implement a regional museum development project in the Northern Rivers region
of NSW with museums from Tweed to the Clarence Valley. The successful applicant
will have cultural collections management experience in either archives, galleries,
libraries or museums. This position has been developed in partnership with Clarence
Valley Council, funded by Arts NSW and managed in cooperation with MGnsw. Contact
Arts Northern Rivers Tel 02 6628 8120 Email info@artsnorthernrivers.com.au
Closing 4 June
Gallery and Museum Director, Hawkesbury
City Council
Salary $61,000 - $69,000, Windsor
The Hawkesbury Regional Gallery, at just 2 years old, has established a track
record of excellence in programming and volunteer involvement. The Hawkesbury
Regional Museum is under construction with a projected completion date of late
2007. Both cultural facilities require an inspired and energetic leader with excellent
financial and people management skills.The successful applicant will lead the
Hawkesbury Regional Gallery and Museum, have a commitment to community consultation
and will implement the Hawkesbury cultural plan. The Director will have excellent
financial and people management skills. Selection criteria and applications available
online. Contact Jane Nolan, Human Resources Officer Tel 02 4560 4499
Website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au
Closing 8 June
Projects and Events Coordinator, Viva la
Gong Festival
Salary $24,000 – $26,000 (5 month contract), Wollongong
This position will cover the key functions for implementing the planning of the
festival program, coordinating community projects and events management. The successful
applicant will be a self-motivated and dynamic team player with experience in
arts festival administration and project management. The role will include community
partnership work, communications and marketing, management of project budgets,
and operational responsibilities. Five month contract full time. Immediate start:
2 July. Full job description and contract format available online. Contact Lisa
Nolan Tel 02 4251 4710 Email
lnolan@wollongong.nsw.gov.au Website www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au
Closing 14 June
Programming & Development Consultant,
Viva la Gong Festival
Salary $10,000 – $12,000 ( 30 day contract), Wollongong
Wollongong City Council seeks the services of a suitably qualified Arts Festival
Consultant to contribute to the strategic planning of Viva la Gong for both October
2007 and 2008. Working with the Coordinator of Cultural Services, the role will
support development of the Business Plan and Funding Strategy. It will involve
programming advice and scoping of artists and companies. The successful applicant
will have experience programming and management for city arts festival events.
A broad knowledge of the national and international arts scene and contemporary
street arts are essential. Full contract brief, application instructions and contract
format available online. Contact Lisa Nolan, Coordinator, Cultural Services. Tel 02 4251 4710
Email lnolan@wollongong.nsw.gov.au
Website www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au
Closing 14 June
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Grants, Fellowships + Residencies
ANAT | Professional Development Travel Grant
A quick response fund managed by the Australian Network for Art and Technology
(ANAT) offering grants of up to $3,000 for Australian artists to attend national
and international events.The aim is to enable professional development for Australian
media arts practitioners by facilitating their participation in national and international
residencies, exhibitions, workshops and conferences related to art, science and/or
technology, which might otherwise be outside of their financial constraints. Applicants
must be ANAT members. Contact ANAT Tel 08 8231 9037 Email anat@anat.org.au
Website www.anat.org.au/pages/conwork.htm
Closing last day of every month except December
Metroscreen | Jumpstart
Offering $40,000 in subsidies to film and screen productions in NSW, Jumpstart
provides subsidised access to reliable, sort after equipment, current technical
facilities and production support. Producers must be a member of Metro Screen
and apply for the subsidy on the basis that their productions satisfy one or more
of the following criteria: that the production inspires or encourages independent,
original and progressive content; fosters the professional development of emerging
+ independent screen practitioners; provides a targeted opportunity for those
generally excluded from mainstream media production to become actively involved
in the production process and/or encourages communities to use video + digital
media as a cultural development tool. Contact David Opitz , Project Manager Tel
02 9361 5318 Email d.opitz@metroscreen.org.au
Website www.metroscreen.org.au
Closing 4 June
DCITA | Playing Australia
Playing Australia is the Australian Government’s national touring program
for the performing arts. It is designed to assist the touring of performing arts
across State and Territory boundaries where this is currently not commercially
viable and there is a demonstrated public demand. Contact DCITA Tel 02 6271 1665
or Freecall 1800 819 461 Email playing.australia@dcita.gov.au
Website www.dcita.gov.au
Closing 22 June
The DJ (Dinny) O'Hearn Memorial Fellowship
Offering a residency for an emerging Australian writer at the Australian Centre,
University of Melbourne, the DJ O'Hearn Fellowship has a current value of $5,000,
and is awarded to a writer of fiction, poetry or drama. A biennial award, it was
established in 1994, to honour the memory of the late Dinny O'Hearn, one of the
founders of the Australian Centre, and a tireless enthusiast for Australian writing.
Emerging writers - writers towards the beginning of their careers, who will have
been published but whose reputations are yet to be established - are invited to
submit. Application forms may be downloaded from the website or contact Email awards-austcentre@
unimelb.edu.au Website www.australian.unimelb.edu.au/public/awards/ohearn.html
Closing 2 July
The 2008 Peter Blazey Fellowship
An annual award established in 2004 to honour the memory of Peter Blazey, journalist,
author and gay activist. The fellowship, made available through the generosity
of Clive Blazey and Tim Herbert, brother and partner of Peter Blazey, provides
a writer-in-residency at the Australian Centre and it has just been tripled in
value from $5,000 to $15,000. It is made on the basis of literary merit to a writer
in the non-fiction fields of biography, autobiography and life writing and is
intended to further a work in progress. Contact Email awards-austcentre@
unimelb.edu.au Website www.australian.unimelb.edu.au/public/awards/blazey.html
Closing 2 July
DCITA | Festivals Australia Program
Festivals Australia is an Australian Government cultural funding program which
provides assistance to Australian regional and community festivals for the presentation
of quality cultural projects. Funding is available to add a new or special sort
of cultural activity that has never been done before and could not otherwise be
afforded. Funds are available to present exciting new projects which will add
to the cultural program of a regular, ongoing festival or which will enhance the
local community's cultural image and sense of identity. Funds are not available
for projects such as competitions, capital works (e.g. the construction of buildings,
or the purchase of equipment) or the ongoing costs of running the festival. Contact
DCITA Tel 02 6271 1661 Email festivals.australia@dcita.gov.au
Website www.dcita.gov.au
Closing 16 July
DCITA | Festival Australia Regional Residencies
Festivals Australia Regional Residencies is an Australian Government cultural
program that provides assistance to regional and remote communities to ‘tell
their stories and the stories of their communities’, at local festivals and
major one-off community celebrations. The program provides funds for an artist(s)
to undertake a residency to work with communities to express their stories through
visual arts/crafts, literature, dance, music, drama or other mediums. Organisations
managing regular festivals or significant one-off community celebrations are eligible
to apply. Contact DCITA Tel 02 6271 1661 or Freecall 1800 819 461
Email festivals.australia@dcita.gov.au
Website www.dcita.gov.au
Closing 16 July
Arts NSW | Performing Arts Touring Grants
Funding for the annual operations of eligible organisations engaged in
developing tours within NSW, as well as for supporting training, co-ordination
and advocacy. Organisations seeking annual program support for the first time
will usually be required to demonstrate at least a three-year history of project
funding from Arts NSW. The Performing Arts Touring Program primarily supports
tours to, from and between regional centres. Tours should include at least two
venues and demonstrate economies of scale.
Guarantees Against Loss - up to $10,000 for presenters to reduce the financial
risk associated with participating in a tour.
Triennial Funding - may be offered to selected organisations with substantial
track records of achievement who will be required to submit high-quality, well-developed
three-year programs of activities, as well as effective and viable three-year
management plans.
Contact Jan Irvine, Arts NSW Tel 02 9228 5533 Freecall 1800 358
594 Email ministry@arts.nsw.gov.au
Website www.arts.nsw.gov.au
Closing 20 July
Regional Arts Fund (NSW)
An Australian Government initiative to support the arts in regional, rural
and remote Australia. The Regional Arts Fund is managed in New South Wales by
Regional Arts NSW. Funds are available for arts and cultural projects in regional
and remote NSW communities starting on or after 1 January 2008 and completed by
31 December 2008. There are three categories - New Initiatives, Partnerships and
Residencies & Mentorships - and applicants have the option of completing their
application form on an Excel format which includes explanatory notes and assists
in the completion of the budget section. Full information, including guidelines,
application forms and frequenty asked questions now available on RAF pages of
the Grants section of the Regional Arts NSW website. Contact Annette Eassie, Grants
Manager Tel 02 9270 2502 Email funding@regionalartsnsw.com.au
Website www.regionalartsnsw.com.au
Closing 14 August
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Competitions,
Awards + Prizes
RH Dougherty Awards
The Local Government and Shires Associations (LGSA) are now calling for applications
for the RH Doughtery Awards which aim to recognise and encourage greater understanding
and accountability by councils to their local communities. There are two sections:
Reporting to your Community and Excellence in Communication. Councils can enter
for either or both awards and more than one submission is welcome in both categories.
Contact Meg Fisher, Events & Protocol Manager Tel 02 9242 4044
Email meg.fisher@lgsa.org.au
Website www.lgsa.org.au
Closing 11 June
Mil-Pra Aboriginal Exhibition & Art Award
7 – 29 July, Liverpool
Open to all Indigenous artists of NSW and ACT - adults and children - working
in all visual art mediums. The Mil-Pra Aboriginal Exhibition and Art Award is
an annual event to promote contemporary Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
artists. This year’s theme is “Caring for Country for our future”.
The term “Country” refers both to our land and our culture – because
both are undeniably combined. This exhibition is a sharing experience from Aboriginal
artists to the youth and to all who come to celebrate our “Country”
together. There are six acquisitive award categories: The Mil-Pra Award, Bruce
and Caroll Kendall OAM Memorial Award, Liverpool City Council Award, Maria Locke
Award, Liverpool Women’s Services Award and Student Awards (primary and secondary).
All works entered will be exhibited at the Liverpool Regional Museum next month.
Contact The Casula Powerhouse Tel 02 9824 1121 Email reception@casulapowerhouse.com
Closing 16 June
Sydney Film Festival | WotNext Mobile Movie
Awards
The Sydney Film Festival has added two new award categories to recognize
screen stories made through the lens of a mobile phone. The Category One winner,
decided by a panel, will win $10,000 in cash and prizes ($4000 in cash). The Category
Two (People’s Choice) winner, decided by downloads from a website, will win
a mobile phone valued at $649. Entries must be no more than a minute long, based
on a theme “transport yourself” and MMS’d to 044SYDFILM. Winners
will be announced at the Sydney Film Festival’s Gala Closing Night on 23
June. Website www.wotnext.com.au/sff
Closing 21 June
Ipswich Festival of Children's Literature
Competition
A writing competition open to all adult writers who have not been published in
book format. There are two sections: Junior Novel - Fiction writing for primary
school aged children of approximately 5,000 - 10,000 words in English; and Picture
Book - text only, for primary school age children of approximately 500 words in
English. Shortlisted finalists will be submitted to either a Random House (Junior
Novel) or Omnibus Books (Picture Book) representative for final judging. The prize
for each section is $250 and admission to sessions at the Ipswich Festival of
Children's Literature; and 15 hours mentorship with Robyn Sheahan-Bright of Justified
Text to overall winner of both sections.
Closing 22 June
NPWS | Northern Rivers Region Aboriginal
Art Award
4 July – 12 August , Grafton
This year the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Northern Rivers Region
Aboriginal Art Award will be held in collaboration with the Grafton Regional Gallery.
Awards will be presented in several categories, including first prize of $3,000,
an award for 3 dimensional artwork of $1,000, a collaborative award for artworks
created by Aboriginal and non Aboriginal Artists of $1,000, a youth award of $500
and a People's Choice award of $1,000 sponsored by Southern Cross University's
Gnibi College. Contact NPWS Northern Rivers Region Tel 02 6627 0200
or Grafton Regional Gallery Tel 02 6642 3177.
Closing 29 June
Thursday Plantation East Coast Sculpture
Show
30 September – 31 January 2008
Artists are invited to submit proposals for the 12th Thursday Plantation East
Coast Sculpture Show. The show is held outdoors in the beautiful rainforest and
botanical gardens at Thursday Plantation, in Ballina. An aquisition fund of $15,000
is offered, together with other prizes totalling nearly $5,000. Conditions of
Entry and proposal forms can be downloaded from the website. Contact Tel 02 6620
5147 Website www.sculptureshow.net
Closing 29 June
Western Photographic Competition
The Western Catchment Management Authority (CMA) celebrates the 10th anniversary
of its photographic competition which this year has the theme “Our Country,
Our Life, Our Future: natural resources in the Western Catchment”. The competition
has four sections: Open Colour, Open Black and White, Secondary Student (colour
or black and white) and Primary Student (colour or black and white). Entrants
will need to obtain full competition information. Contact Tel 1800 032 101
Email western@cma.nsw.gov.au
Website www.western.cma.nsw.gov.au
Closing 29 June
The Asher Literary Award
A $10,000 award for a female author of a literary work which carries an anti-war
message or theme. Offered for the first time in 2005 in collaboration with the
Literature Board of the Australia Council, the award is the result of a bequest
from writer, Helen Waltraud Rosalie Asher (who also used the name Helen Ulrich),
who was a post-WWII German refugee from fascism. Along with her husband Mervyn,
Mrs Asher was deeply committed to the artistic and cultural life of their adoptive
country, Australia, and both were active in literary circles in Sydney. Application
forms available online. Contact Email awards-austcentre@
unimelb.edu.au Website www.australian.unimelb.edu.au/public/awards/asher.html
Closing 2 July
The Kate Challis RAKA Award: Drama
One of Australia's most valuable and prestigious national awards for Indigenous
creative artists, which has been instrumental in fostering writers, filmmakers
and visual artists for over a decade. 2007 sees the Award increased to $25,000,
making it one of the richest awards for Indigenous creative artists. The scope
of the Award is unique in its recognition of the importance of creative work across
a range of different media - creative prose, drama, the visual arts, script-writing
and poetry - and its awarding of an annual prize to Indigenous artists in these
designated art forms on a five year cycle. The 2007 award is now open for submission
in the field of Drama. Indigenous playwrights who have had a play performed between
July 2002 and July 2007 are invited to submit. Application forms may be downloaded
from the website. Contact Email awards-austcentre@unimelb.edu.au
Website www.australian.unimelb.edu.au/public/awards/raka.html
Closing 2 July
Willoughby Art Prize
A non-acquisitive prize offering a total of $14,000 in prize money. There are
8 categories: 3-D Open, Painting and Mixed Media, Drawing and Printmaking, Photography
and Digital Media, Students, Artist with Different Abilities, Willoughby City
Resident and People’s Choice. Entry fee $25 / $18.70. Forms available online.
Contact Tel 02 9777 1000 Website www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au
Closing 6 July
Mosman Art Prize
An annual, acquisitive award for painting aims ‘to build a municipal art
collection and to encourage an interest in the arts in the local community’.
In addition to cash prizes, works of merit will be displayed in the Mosman Art
Prize Exhibition. More information on the website under Recreation & Culture
> Art Gallery. Contact Tel 02 9978 4178 Email gallery@mosman.nsw.gov.au
Website www.mosman.nsw.gov.au
Closing 16 July
Meroogal Women's Art Prize
A regional, non-acquisitive competition and exhibition spanning the field of visual
arts, crafts and design. The prize is open to women residing in the local government
areas of Shoalhaven, Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Eurobodalla, Bega Valley,
Wingecarribee or Wollondilly. The 2007 theme is 'Origins and identity at Meroogal'.
More information and application forms online. Contact Barbara Konkolowicz, Curator
Tel 02 4421 8150 Email barbarak@hht.net.au
Website www.htt.net.au/mwap
Closing 23 July
Blake Prize for Religious Art
The details for this year's $15,000 Blake Prize have just been announced and represent
a new direction with expanded significance for emerging artists. The Blake Society
has adopted the concept of 'celebrating cultural diversity' as the focus for its
current work as it affirms the renewed importance of an art prize that explores
belief, love, passion and life exploration in an environment of tolerance and
understanding. The exhibition of finalists will be held at the The National Art
School in Sydney in September. Website www.blakeprize.com
Closing 27 July
 Short
& Sweet
Melbourne (VIC)
Entries for Short & Sweet, the biggest 10-minute theatre festival in the world,
are now open. The script has to be 10 minutes or less ("so no stressing about
the second act"). Other than the 10-minute form, there's no theme for the
Festival; 60 of the best scripts will be chosen. There are $20,000 in prizes to
be won, and scripts have the chance to be performed at the Arts Centre in December.
Closing 31 July
City of Banyule Works on Paper Art Award
A biennial acquisitive prize of $4,000. The Banyule Art Collection is a contemporary
collection of art works by leading and emerging Australian artists. The City of
Banyule Works on Paper Art Award capitalises upon the collections' focus on works
on paper by developing this side of the collection further. Entry forms available
for download online. Contact Tel 03 9490 4222 Website www.banyule.vic.gov.au
Closing 3 August
 AART.BOXX
AART.BOXX is an initiative that aims to showcase the creative drive of young Australian
artists under 25 with a disability. This year, artists are encouraged to consider
themes on perception and disability. The works need to have been created in 2006
and can be in any medium including sculpture, zines, mixed media, animation, drawing,
painting and multi media. Selected works for AART.BOXX will then be exhibited
at the iconic Sydney Opera House in November. More information and entry forms
available on the AART.BOXX page of the Accessible Arts website under 'Our Projects'.
Contact Tel 02 9251 6499 Website www.aarts.net.au
Closing 6 August
Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize
The only national prize for free standing sculptures of smaller dimensions (up
to 80cm). Now in its seventh year, the Prize offers a total of $13,000 in prize
money. This year's judges are by Laura Back, Curator of Art, Australian War Memorial;
Curator (temporary), Old Parliament House and John McPhee, Art Consultant. Finalists
will be selected for the exhibition to take place at Woollahra Council's Redleaf
building between 19 October and 28 October. More informatino and entry forms available
online. Contact Jo Jansyn Tel 02 9391 7135 Website www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au
Closes 8 August
Agendo
$10,000 non-acquisitive prize for young and emerging Australian artists (under
35). The inaugural Agendo exhibition for young emerging artists will take place
in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, on 6 – 15 September 2007. Entries are
invited for works including painting, sculpture, works on paper, object based
and new technologies.
Website www.cgs.vic.edu.au/agendo
Closing 10 August
CYA Later Alligator Children's & Young
Adult Writers & Illustrators Competition
CYA Later Alligator Children's and Young Adult Writers and Illustrators Conference
2007 and Brisbane Writers Festival have joined forces to launch a Writing and
Illustrating Competition. More information online. Website www.cyaconference.com
Closing 11 August
Aquasculpture 2007
Artists are invited to submit entries for the Greater Port Macquarie’s biennial
outdoor sculpture exhibition along the Hastings River foreshores. AquaSculpture
is a non-acquisitive prize open to individuals, community groups and organisations.
Proposals for sculptural artworks and installations in any medium including performance
art and light installations are sought. The 2007 theme is “Reclaim Water,
Reclaim Life.” Artists are encouraged to collaborate with designers, scientists,
musicians, engineers, builders etc to create engaging interactive, kinetic, multi-sensory
works. Contact Wendy Hee Tel 02 6581 8658 Email wendy.hee@pmhc.nsw.gov.au
Website www.aquasculpture.com.au
Closing 31 August
Calibre Prize for an Outstanding Essay
Australian Book Review (ABR) and the Copyright Agency Limited (CAL) invite entries
for the second Calibre Prize for an Outstanding Essay. With a first prize of $10,000,
this is one of the world's major essay competitions. The Calibre Prize is intended
to generate brilliant new essays and to foster new insights into culture, society
and the human condition. We welcome essays from leading authors and commentators
but also from emerging writers. All non-fiction subjects are eligible: from life
writing to literary studies, history to politics, biography to philosophy, natural
history to popular science, travel writing to environmental studies. Website www.australianbookreview.com.au
Closing 31 August
The Vincent Buckley Poetry Prize
Established to commemorate the life and work of the late Vincent Buckley; poet,
critic and Professor of English at the University of Melbourne, this is a biennial
award offered alternately to enable an Australian poet to visit Ireland and to
facilitate the visit of an Irish poet to Melbourne. The Prize, which has been
made available through generous donations from family and friends of Vincent Buckley,
provides the recipient with a return airfare, a contribution towards living expenses
and an honorary fellowship at the Australian Centre. The 2008 Prize will be open
to Irish poets, and submissions will be called for at the beginning of June in
2007. Contact the organisers to be placed on the application mailing list. Contact
Email awards-austcentre@
unimelb.edu.au Website www.australian.unimelb.edu.au/public/awards/buckley.html
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