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Highlights
 Circadian
Lace – Emma
6 – 8 July, Bathurst
A truly multi-sensory theatrical experience, Circadian Lace – Emma
is a performance of solo viola and narrative; contemporary pre-recorded audio
and sound effects; photography, film and animation; temperature and even fragrance.
Designed by Bathurst based composer Michelle Stockwell with dramaturg in residence,
Margie Breen, and performed by violist, Fiona Thompson, Circadian Lace
tells the story of Emma's return to the country, of her self-discovery and solitude.
As the first fully fledged performance piece to come out of the pilot Performing
Arts Development Program (PADP) at the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre,
funded under the joint Australia Council / Arts NSW Local Stages initiative, Circadian
Lace – Emma is at the forefront of a new push to develop new professional
works in and for regional communities. At Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
$20/$12 Bookings Tel 02 6333 6161 or contact Margie Breen Tel 02 6333 6144.
Write around the Murray story festival
27 July – 5 August, Albury + online
 There
will be no escaping the Write around the Murray story festival later this month
in Albury. With stories scrolling on LED screens, on traffic control signals and
in mobile phone SMS, as well as exhibitions, a Community Story to contribute to,
and a range of presentations, workshops and events, the temptation to participate
will be irresistible. Borrow a 'living book' from the library. Make a graphic
novel or illustrated childrens' book. Experience an installation and performance
about those great personal storehouses of memories and stories - sheds - by Katy
Bowman of the Museum of Modern Oddities. Hear Dreamtime stories and music. Hear
ex-prisoner Bernie Matthews tell his story within the confines of the old Court
House. Come to the local writers’ expo. Australian literary legend, poet
Bruce Dawe will open the festival with his reflections on life and learning. The
festival is a major part of the opening celebrations of the new Albury Library
Museum (see News, below). It's a festival for writers, readers,
illustrators, storytellers and ... everyone, "because we all have a story
to tell." Website www.writearoundthemurray.org.au
 From
All Four Corners: Stories of Migration to Wagga Wagga
Until 26 August, Wagga Wagga + online
A major new exhibition developed in partnership with the Migration Heritage Centre
and Powerhouse Museum, From All Four Corners celebrates, explores and captures
the personal stories of migrants coming to Wagga Wagga – both past and present,
individual and group – who have helped make the culturally diverse city of
today. The exhibition tells more than thirty personal stories of migration through
words, personal objects, photographs and films, with a strong on-line presence.
Visitors will also be able to tell their own migration story and encouraged to
contribute with traditional recipes. Public programs include researching migrant
heritage; a drumming workshop, Wiradjuri heritage and early explorer bus tours
even a Bollywood dancing workshop. At the Historic Council Chambers site and online
at www.fromallfourcorners.com.au.
Contact the Museum of the Riverina Tel 02 6926 9654 Website www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/museum
 Byron
Bay Writers Festival: the festival for thinkers
26 – 29 July, Byron Bay
This year's Bryon Bay Writers Festival packs a punch with a program of
diverse and compelling events. Starting with a menu of workshops on 23 July
(don’t miss The Chaser’s Charles Firth class on writing satire)
and including a sneak preview of gorgeous Australian film Home Song Stories
on 24 July (with Q&A featuring writer/director Tony Ayres); the Festival brings
literature, politics, theatre and big fun for kids to the traditional white marquees.
Newly announced to the line up are economics guru Ross Gittins and David Hicks
journalist Leigh Sales. Literary luminaries Carrie Tiffany, Gail Jones and Richard
Flanagan will participate. Relish the big personalities of Jenny Kee, Barry Jones,
Jennifer Byrne and Fran Kelly. Many more names in the full program online. All
on sale now at Jetset Byron Bay Tel 02 6685 6262 Website www.byronbaywritersfestival.com
 Hats
Off To Country Festival
5 – 8 July, Tamworth
The 2007 Hats Off to Country Festival is a special mid-year celebration
of country music in Tamworth featuring over 80 artists, 150 hours and 60 shows.
The highlight is 'The Golden Guitars salute the Songs of John Williamson', with
John Williamson, Gina Jeffreys, Beccy Cole, Sara Storer, Brendon Walmsley, Lindsay
Butler, Tracy Coster & Jeff Brown, MC'd by Jim Haynes. The Festival also incorporates
the annual Camerata Graduation Concert and the CCMA Junior Winter Talent Quest
as well as a new event to be held on the Saturday evening; the Grand National
Champion of Champions. This event will form the next level of competition for
country music amateur performers with winners from state based 'champs' (held
the previous year) invited to compete at this new national competition. Contact
Tel 02 6767 5300 Email tourism@tamworth.nsw.gov.au
Website www.visittamworth.com
Not Like Beckett
26 – 28 July, Lismore
 Meet
Walter Walloon Beckett. He’s an all-singing, all-dancing, humorist extraordinaire,
last of the famous Beckett clan… And he’s a rabbit (!) Darren Gilshenan
brings his sharp wit and physicality to a unique character who will entertain
and at times shock you in this dark and comical one-man show. It's also the first
production for Northern Rivers Performing Arts (NORPA) by director Julian Louis
who joined the company earlier this year as Artistic Director. Louis says his
attraction to Michael Watt's unique and quintessentially Australian play was "immediate".
Promising a raw, razor-sharp and dangerously funny reflection on the colonisation
of Australia, Not Like Beckett is a playful allegory, exploring
the light and dark shades of human nature –of human nature – what it
is to love and what it is to be human. With music by Phillip Johnston, design
by Alexandra Sommer and lighting design by Verity Hampson. 8pm at the Star Court
Theatre . Tickets $35/$30/$18. Contact Tel 1300 066 772 Email marketing@norpa.org.au
Website www.norpa.org.au
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Regional Arts NSW News
Four more Quicks
Four additional projects have received Quicks Response funding ('Quicks')
in NSW thanks to a one-off arrangement to make additional funds available last
quarter in response to the unprecedented demand for the program. The four additional
grants are:
$1336 for South East artist Gabrielle Powell to attend the Alice Springs Beanie
Festival and workshops
$800 for Grafton Regional Gallery to offer a two-week Indigenous Mentorship for
a trainee curator in Sydney
$900 for Mid North Coast artist Rebecca Teakle to attend a Rig (Egyptian tambourine)
workshop
$1000 for Berrigan Shire Council to provide storywriting and performance workshops
for children in the isolated community of Finley.
Full story on the Regional Arts NSW website here
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magazine... and we need your help (yes, you!). The 32 page, triannual magazine
is a central part of our communications program and we want as many people as
possible to participate in our survey so that we can make a proper evaluation
of the publication. So if you're on our mailing list or you're familiar with the
magazine, then we'd really love to hear from you (whether you actually read it
or not!). What do you think? Love it? Hate it? Something in between? Your opinion
counts (yes, yours!). Please let us know. The survey takes about 5 to 10 minutes
and can be completed online.
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Other News
Albury's new LibraryMuseum opens this month
 The
striking building designed by renowned architects Ashton Ragatt McDougal has already
become a city landmark and at 11am on Friday 27 July the doors of the the new
Albury City LibraryMuseum will open to the public. The $14m facility is the first
time these institutions have been combined to offer a single experience in Australia.
The LibraryMuseum offers exhibitions with interactive elements and has an emphasis
on technology with more public computers, free wireless network access and a one-stop
web portal enabling searches across the museum, library and heritage catalogues.
Designed as a place that encourages users to relax, spend time and even socialize
while learning, the LibraryMuseum offers a highly accessible service and a welcome
break from the 'hushed' and 'hands-off' taboos of traditional facilities. There
are many areas within the building that are just for children and young adults.
Admission is free and it's open 7 days. The opening includes a large-scale community
festival from 5-8pm. Cnr Kiewa & Swift Streets, Albury Tel 02 6023 8333
Website here
 New
Artistic Manager at HotHouse Theatre
Campion Decent has been appointed the new Artistic Manager for Albury Wodonga's
HotHouse Theatre. Decent replaces Charles Parkinson who will leave the Company
this month to relocate to Tasmania. Currently the Literary Manager at Sydney Theatre
Company, Decent's 15 year career has seen him in roles as the Artistic Director
of Next Wave Festival, Festival Director for Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras,
and Chair of the Australian National Playwrights’ Centre. He has also held
senior positions at State and Federal arts funding agencies, and is currently
a member of the NSW Arts Advisory Council. Decent has had a long association with
the HotHouse Theatre as an Artistic Directorate member since 2003 and is currently
Director of the Biting Dog Theatre Festival. He starts on 16 July.
Contact HotHouse Tel 02 6021 7433 Website www.hothousetheatre.com.au
Promoting film & TV in the North West
 Kerry
Herman, a film / television producer and project manager with over 20 years experience,
has been appointed as project consultant by Arts North West in a collaboration
with the Northern Inland Regional Development Board which aims to encourage and
cultivate the development of the film and TV industry in the region. Ms Herman
will develop a set of information resources to promote the region as a filming
destination, including a database of locations, images, services and accommodation
references to promote filming opportunities and infrastructure in the New England
North West.
Contact Jack Ritchie, RADO Arts North West Tel 02 6732 4988 Email artsnw@northnet.com.au
Regional arts achievers on the Queens Birthday Honours
list
This year's Queen's Birthday Honours list has recognised 524 Australians for their
outstanding achievements and service to the community, including many for their
work in the arts. Philanthropist and former Chair of the Australia Council, David
Gonski, was recognised with one of just six awards of the Companion of the Order
of Australia. Also on the list was rock singer, Billy Thorpe, who died earlier
this year. A number of perhaps more quiet achievers from regional NSW were also
singled out for their service to the arts including: Sergio de Pieri of Gol Gol,
Maureen Eddy of Marulan, Mary Fitzgerald of Parkes, Flora Haste of Wagga Wagga,
Susan Metcalfe of Armidale and Colin Munro of Burrawang. Regional Arts NSW congratulates
them all.
Full story on the Regional Arts NSW website here
NSW arts budget announced
The NSW Government has announced its arts budget for 2007-2008 with a total allocation
of $286.6m for NSW artists and art organisations this year. While this is a drop
of some 6% on last year's total figure, much of the reduction is a result of a
number of major capital works projects coming to an end (such as the $49m Carriageworks
in Sydney). Highlights of the announcement are a boost in funding for capital
works for the State's major cultural institutions and an increase in support for
the major NSW performing arts companies. Impacts of the budget for artists and
arts organisations in regional, rural and remote NSW will not be known until later
in the year.
Budget papers available on the Treasury website here
 Artstarting
in the Central West
A range of new arts projects in the Central West has received funding under the
biennial TAFE NSW ArtStart program which aims to give young people exposure to
arts and cultural activities beyond the school environment. In Blayney, young
people will learn design and communication skills and produce their own booklet
of stories. Hip hop and DJ workshops will be held in Oberon, Orange and Parkes.
Dance and physical theatre workshops will be held in Cowra. There will be drama
workshops in Lachlan Shire, and drumming, drama and art workshops in Bathurst
Region and arts, crafts and film making in Lithgow. Other projects will take place
in Wellington, Cabonne and Forbes. ArtStart NSW Youth Arts Skills is co-ordinated
in the Central West by Arts Outwest in partnership with Orana Arts. A showcase
of end products will be part of the circus and physical theatre festival, Catapult,
in Bathurst this September. Contact Maryanne Jaques, Arts OutWest Tel 02 6338 4657
Email artsoutwest@csu.edu.au
$50K for National Timber Workers Memorial in Eden
The Bombala Times reports that the Australian Government has approved up
to $49,500 under the Regional Partnerships programme for the National Timber Workers
Memorial at Eden, featuring a sculpture surrounded by a memorial wall, set with
historical and memorial plaques including audio recordings.
Full story on the Bombala Times website here
New president of NSW Shires Association
The Mayor of Cowra, Cr Bruce Miller, has been elected as President of the Shires
Association of NSW. He follows Cr Col Sullivan OAM, who held the position for
the maximum two year period. Cnr Miller has been the Vice President of the Association
for the past three years. He has been councillor with Cowra Shire since 1991,
was deputy mayor between 1992 and 1994, and has been mayor since September 1994.
Full story on the LGSA website here
Collections Council of Australia releases new 'regional
hubs' report
Last year the Collections Council engaged Anne Dunn to conduct a nation-wide consultation
and provide advice on the establishment of a system of ‘regional hubs’
for the collections sector across Australia: a national network of regionally-based
support for the collections sector. Dunn's initial report recommended funding
and operational models to activate the network. The Collections Council has now
developed a proposal, in response to that report, to deliver strong gains in cultural,
social and economic capital for Australia by connecting people more effectively
with their collections.
Read the proposal on the Collections Council website here
Festivals Australia offers plenty to celebrate across
NSW
The Minister for the Arts and Sport, Senator George Brandis has announced a total
of $778, 000 in funding to support a total of 51 projects through the Festivals
Australia and Festivals Australia Regional Residencies programs over the next
year. In regional NSW, the program will support a range of masterclasses, workshops
and performances at eleven festivals:
The Land of the Beardies Festival, Glen Innes
The Mid North Coast Belly Dance Festival, Elands
The Red Ochre Festival, Dubbo
The Deni Spring Blues Festival
The Applause Street Theatre & Buskers Festival, Albury
The Mungindi Music Festival
The Freshly Plucked Festival, Orange
The Turning Wave Festival of Irish and Australian Music & the Related Arts,
Gundagai
The Dubbo Multicultural Festival
The Bellingen Global Carnival and
The Flametree Festival, Bundanon.
There will also be four Regional Residencies at the Broken Hill Poetry Festival,
the 30th Anniversary of the Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, the Kempsey Country Music
Festival and the Moorambilla Festival in Coonamble.
Download the full list of Festivals Australia grants here
Download the full list of Festivals Australia Regional Residencies grants here
More musicians to tour regional and remote Australia
The Minister for the Arts and Sport, Senator George Brandis has announced over
$90,000 in support for tours by contemporary musicians across Australia, particularly
to regional and remote areas. The funding is part of the Australian Government’s
Contemporary Music Touring Program which aims to encourage artists to travel beyond
their usual touring circuits and give more people access to a diversity of contemporary
music performance. Grants for NSW recipients include:
$10,000 for a tour to WA for funk band Extended Family, including eight shows
and two workshops
$10,000 for a 13-concert tour by contemporary jazz quintet Resurgence
$10,000 for a tour to six states for alternative rock band Peabody
$10,000 for tour to Queensland, the NT and WA , particularly to remote venues
by the Re-Mains
$10,000 for a tour to seven states by Tracy Redhead
Full list including another five successful appplicants online here
17 new exhibitions get the nod
The Minister for the Arts and Sport, Senator George Brandis has announced funding
of $1,078,339 to support the development and touring of 17 cultural exhibitions
under the latest round of the Australian Government’s Visions of Australia
program. The list of exhibitions is a showcase of the diversity of Australia’s
cultural life, with contributions from Indigenous and textile artists, print and
jewellery makers and photographers. Since its inception, Visions of Australia
has provided over $24 million in funding for the development and touring of 584
exhibition projects. This is the 28th round.
Download the full list of Visions Australia grants here.
New $25,000 fellowship for 'courageous' writers
One of the nation’s leading media personalities, Andrew Denton, has announced
a new $25,000 fellowship, named in honour of his late father, Kit Denton, to reward
'courage and excellence in performance writing'. “A writer can display courage
in many ways: by independence of thought; by expressing a deeply unpopular view;
by persevering in the face of limited resources; or by refusing to baulk at seemingly
insurmountable obstacles," said Andrew Denton. "Hopefully the Kit Denton
Scholarship will be rattling cages for many years to come.” Applications
close on 6 July and the fellow will be announced at the 40th Annual AWGIE Awards
on 31 August.
Full story on the Australian Writers Guild website here
Call for input on national museum & gallery standards
MGnsw has called for feedback and comments on the Exposure Draft of the National
Standards, aimed at providing an up to date set of standards that serve museums
and galleries across Australia, regardless of size or resources. The taskforce
will consider all feedback received by 15 August and aims to produce a
final version before the end of 2007.
Contact Lyndel Wischer Tel 02 9358 1760 Email lyndelw@mgnsw.org.au
Website www.mgnsw.org.au
Itchiball art competition seeks 'worst painting'
Arts Hub reports that the The Museum of Particularly Bad Art (MOPBA) is again
calling for entries "completely devoid of technical skill" for the 2007
Itchiball Prize - an award for the creator of the least deserving piece
of art. “MOPBA 2007 will be a crazy, crazy celebration of the kitsch, the
inane and the tasteless,” said Prize organiser, Helen Round.
Full story on the Arts Hub website here
Corporate sponsorship of performing arts drops
The Australian reports that according to the latest annual survey by the
Australian Major Performing Arts Group (AMPAG), private financial support for
Australia's performing arts dropped $1.3 million in 2006 compared with the previous
year,. The survey found that in 2006 major performing arts companies generated
$40.9 million in sponsorship and donation revenue, compared with $42.2 million
in 2005.
Full story on The Australian website here
Minister welcomes Indigenous arts report with regional
tour
The Minister for the Arts and Sport, Senator George Brandis, today welcomed the
release of the report of the Senate inquiry into Australia’s Indigenous visual
arts and craft sector, and announced he would be visiting Indigenous arts and
craft groups in remote Australia in coming weeks.
Full story on the Minister's website here
OzCo forms National Indigenous Arts Reference Group
The Australia Council for the Arts has formed a National Indigenous Arts Reference
Group to provide cultural insight and expert advice for the development and implementation
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts programs.
Full story on the OzCo website here
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New Resources
 MGnsw
| The MAG
This issue of the MGnsw magazine focuses on information technology. Elaine Lally
examines the application of technology and its influence on arts disciplines,
Lynda Kelly discusses the findings of an Australian Museum study of what makes
a good website, Alan Howell takes a look at the challenges of digital preservation
and David Cranswick explores the new techniques and tools that are helping artists
extend their creative projects. Also includes interviews from Senator the Hon
Helen Coonan, the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the
Arts and Richard Glover, Presenter of Drive on 702 ABC Sydney. Available
from MGnsw, also in PDF online.
Contact Tel 02 9358 1760 Email info@mgnsw.org.au
Website [PDF] www.mgnsw.org.au
Museums Australia | national conference blog
This year’s Museums Australia conference was held on 17-18 May 2007 and focused
on Museums in a Changing Climate. This blog, hosted by the Museums and Technology
Interest Network, acts as an expansion of the conference allowing users to participate
in further discussion, view photos and engage with colleagues from the museum
sector.
Blog here
AIATSIS | Yes! 1967 Referendum online exhibition
 To
commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1967 Referendum, the Australian Institute
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) Library in Canberra
has prepared this online exhibition explores the many facets of the referendum’s
complex history. The exhibition draws together many valuable resources on the
history of the 1967 Referendum, including digitised photos, pamphlets and other
items from the AIATSIS collections, material from Gordon Bryant's papers at the
National Library, government papers from the National Archives and a 'Vote Yes!'
jingle from the National Film & Sound Archive.
Exhibition online here
 CMC
Statistics Working Group | Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Australians:
involvement in arts and culture
A report by the Cultural Ministers' Council - Statistics Working Group suggests
that over a quarter of Australia's Indigenous population are involved in creative
arts, with almost twice as many Indigenous females as males. Key findings include:
over one-quarter of Indigenous people had participated in Indigenous creative
arts during the previous 12-month period; Indigenous people earned, on average,
less for their employment in the arts than non-Indigenous people; Indigenous people
in remote areas were likely to be more reliant on Indigenous creative arts as
a source of income; in non-remote areas, Indigenous adults were less likely to
attend museums, libraries, cinemas, or theatres than non-Indigenous adults; and
Indigenous people in remote areas were more likely to have attended a religious
activity.
Available on the CMC SWG website here
[PDF]
ABS | Cultural funding by three tiers of government
Last December the National Centre for Culture and Recreation Statistics prepared
a report entitled Cultural Funding in Australia - Three Tiers of Government
2004-05, which includes estimates of Australian public funding of heritage
and the arts at each of the three levels of government. Key findings include:
total government funding for cultural activities was $5 billion; total government
funding for cultural activities increased slightly over the year (by $7.7m); the
Australian Government's contribution to cultural funding increased by $2.08 per
person to be $87.14 in 2004-05; and in 2004-05, the Australian Government allocated
the majority of its cultural funding to support arts activities ($1,329.4m or
75.5%), while heritage activities received $431.5m (24.5%).
Link to the report from the ABS website here
Educating for the creative workforce: rethinking arts
and education
A report prepared for the ARC Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries and
Innovation in partnership with the Australia Council for the Arts by Kate Oakley.
The argument that studying the arts boosts academic achievements in other subjects
has been the subject of extensive research and the consensus view could be summed
up as 'not proven'. But as Kate Oakley argues, there is stronger evidence for
the relationship between arts education and a variety of social or 'non cognitive'
skills, from self-confidence to communication skills. Kate Oakley / ARC Centre
of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation and the Australia Council
for the Arts.
Available in on the CCI Website here
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ABS | Arts and culture in Australia: a statistical overview,
2007
This Australian Bureau of Statistics survey provides a statistical overview
of culture in Australia. It contains information on a range of topics including
employment in culture, time spent on cultural activities, attendances at cultural
venues and events, expenditure on culture, and imports and exports of cultural
goods and services. It also provides profiles of the cultural sectors, grouped
according to the Australian Culture and Leisure Industry Classification.
Link to the report from the ABS website here
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Project Reports
 South
East Correspondence: Writing Place
Until 13 July, South East
A team of five writers are in residence right now undertaking the South
East Correspondence with each other, with aspiring and established writers in
the region, with readers and supporters of libraries, with children and with the
community at large. The team - which includes award winning authors Paul Collins
and Robert Hillman together with local writers Anna Buck, Amanda Midlam and Gary
Hayes - will travel from the ocean, to the plains and the snowfields engaging
with locals in workshops, readings, panel discussions and over a beer at a fun
night of writing and reading games at the pub. Together they will create new work
in response to being in this beautiful part of the world in addition to a public
program of talks and workshops. Correspondence is intended to generate a dialogue
on air, online and hopefully within our local papers about current issues of concern.
Contact Rachel Choy, South East Arts Region (SEAR) Tel 1300 667 136
Website www.sear.org.au
This project has been made possible
with funding from the Australian Government's Regional Arts Fund and Arts NSW.
 Eurobodalla
fibre and textile art group: Manipulating Fibre
June 2007 – May 2008, Moruya
With a grant from the Regional Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program (CASP),
the Eurobodalla fibre and textile art group (EFTAG) is running a series of three
weekend workshops on textiles, fibres, and artistic inspiration this year, with
a view to develop an exhibition in early 2008 at the local community festival.
EFTAG is also working on a 12 month mini-workshop calendar in which members are
sharing their skills with each other and the public at monthly, 4 to 6 hour workshops
starting on 5 July. Subjects will include: microwave dyeing; working with wool
from the sheep to the garment; felting; silk fusion and more. EFTAG is also preparing
a travelling 'suitcase' exhibition for local schools and groups, showcasing their
work and presenting information on the materials and techniques used. Contact
Mischi West, President Tel 02 44738982 Email seaeagle8@bigpond.com
This project was made possible
with a grant from the Regional Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program (CASP).
 Youth
Art Workshops
10 – 20 April, Mid North Coast
Art workshops for 12 -16 year olds were held in Port Macquarie, Laurieton
and Wauchope over the April school holidays, to paint banners and backdrops to
decorate the Performance Tent for the Camden Haven Music Festival. Mentored by
artist Lucy Pascale, the workshops were conducted in the three main centres of
the Greater Port Macquarie region, so that all young people had an opportunity
to participate. The project was a collaboration between Camden Haven Music Festival
Inc and Wauchope Arts Inc. Contact Alvena Ferguson Tel 02 6556 9622
Email chmf@tsn.cc
This project was made possible with
a grant from the Regional Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program (CASP).
2007 Regional Piano Workshops
25 – 26 May, Temora & West Wyalong
 Temora
and West Wyalong piano students have reaped the benefits of a $1,000 CASP grant,
with workshops held in both centres last month with tutor Jerard Heffernan, an
experienced teacher and an AMEB examiner from Sydney. "Despite the daunting
prospect of performing for an AMEB examiner, students found Mr Heffernan to be
kind and helpful with many positive comments to improve their musial skills,"
said project organiser, Jean Morreau. "The students and their parents now
have a much better idea of the what is expected when they sit for their piano
exams later in the year." The grant from the Country Arts Support Program
made the workshops accessible for all students, many of whom came from farming
families, severely affected by drought.
This project was made possible with a grant
from the Regional Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program (CASP).
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What's On
 Bundjalong
Dreaming
Until 22 July, Warialda
A major exhibition by Guyra artist Brian Irving at the Ceramic Break Sculpture
Park. The name of the show, Bundjalong Dreaming, is inspired by Irving's
mother, from the coastal Bundjalong Tribe. Irving recently won the 'A Brush with
Verse' competition in Tenterfield where his Playful Platypus painting was
acquired by the Tenterfield Shire Council. Ceramic Break Sculpture Park is located
15km south of Warialda on the Bingara Road. Open 10am – 5pm, Thu – Sun
Cost $5/$1 Contact Tel 02 6729 4147 Website www.cbreaksculpturepark.com.au
One Year On
 Until
18 July, Nowra
An intense week of studio work, viewing the Arthur Boyd archives, swimming in
the Shoalhaven River and wandering the grounds of Bundanon has led to a group
installation in the Shoalhaven City Arts Centre titled One Year On. Shoalhaven
artists Robert Dixon, Jennifer Robertson, Scott Sheehan, Sue Boyd, and Megan Mulligan
spent a week at Bundanon in February 2006 as part of the artists-in-residence
program. Now the same artists have created an installation to express the rapport
and extend the artistic collaboration of that original two week period. At Shoalhaven
City Arts Centre Tel 02 4429 3460
Cuisine & Country
Until 22 July, Booragul
An exhibition which explores the essential role food has played in Aboriginal
and non-Aboriginal Australian life. Conceived and selected by curator Gavin Wilson,
Cuisine & Country tells a new story about our nation. Artists include:
Margaret Preston, John Olsen, William Dobell, Brett Whiteley, Fred Williams, Emily
Kngwarreye, Yvonne Koolmatrie, Anne Zahalka, David Keeling, Euan Macleod and Ben
Quilty. At Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery Tel 02 4965 8260 Email artgallery@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
Website www.lakemac.com.au
 Line
of Lode
Until 29 July, Broken Hill
Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery presents an exhibition of dramatic photographs
of historic architecture and mining infrastructure by 2006 artist-in-residence,
Peter Liddy. The exhibition, which marks the 100th anniversary of Broken Hill
officially being declared a city, documents the historic architecture and sites
along the Line of Lode – a potent symbol of Broken Hill's mining heritage.
The Line of Lode is a 7.5km stretch of partially discussed mines, buildings, equipment,
open cuts and tailing heaps. Line of Lode continues Liddy’s interest
in photographing industrial and abandoned architecture and environments, which
have included Brisbane’s now-demolished Tennyson Power Station, North Ipswich
Railway Workshops, and the Blair Pavilion, a disused asylum on The University
of Queensland’s Ipswich campus. Contact Rebekah Butler Tel 08 8088 6897
Email artgallery@brokenhill.nsw.gov.au
NAIDOC Week Exhibition
 3
– 30 July, Gilgandra
An exhibition of paintings and sculpture by regional artists including
Gail Naden (Wiradjuri/Gamilaraay), Tammy Rutherford (Wiradjuri) and Coral Yates
(who describes herself as a “Wiradjura woman”). Tammy Rutherford says
of her work in the exhibition: “I enjoy painting different things, most of
all landscapes. Designing a landscape that may not or may exist –even if
it may only exist in my mind – causes a chain reaction of hopes and dreams
to me.” Cooee Heritage Centre, Gilgandra Tel 02 6817 8700.
A NAIDOC Week event
 Big
Ones Little Ones 2007 – Together
4 – 25 July, Sydney
An exhibition that brings together Indigenous artists and children from
the world’s most remote communities at NSW Parliament House. Features works
by from 27 remote and marginalised communities in 15 countries around the world
- including 13 schools in remote, regional and urban Australia. “We’ve
included paintings from remote Aboriginal schools in the Kimberley and Moa Island
in the Torres Strait; from a refugee camp in the Western Sahara; an HIV/AIDS school
in a South African township; an isolated school in outer Mongolia; a new school
in Afghanistan’s Panshir Valley; a special needs school in Sharjah in the
United Arab Emirates and a Jewish/Muslim school in Israel," said exhibition
curator and founder, Trish Amichi. All children’s paintings are on hand-made
paper, produced by the Euraba Aboriginal Paper Company in Boggabilla from cotton
rag off-cuts that would otherwise be landfill. All works are for sale. Contact
Trish Amichi Mob 0411 888 501 Email gallery@amichi.com.au
The Sunwrae Ensemble 'Eavesdropping'
Tour
5 July, Taree
12 July, Port Macquarie
Dubbed as one of the world's premier chamber groups, the Sunwrae Ensemble
is a nine-piece chamber ensemble that specialises in performing an original and
accessible style of minimalist music, by composer Rae Howell; artistically fusing
improvisation with elaborate rhythms and textures. 8pm at the Manning Entertainment
Centre, Taree and 8pm at the Port Macquarie: Uniting Church. Tickets available
online. Contact Tel 03 9539 3386 Website www.sunwrae.com
 An
Elegant Affair: The Glamour of Grafton Racing
6 July, Grafton
To celebrate the opening of the Grafton July Racing Carnival, Grafton
Regional Gallery and The Purple Pearls have joined together for an evening of
elegance celebrating days gone by in Grafton Racing. Vintage Fashion, racing calling
and images of memorabilia from racing’s glory days will be on display. 2007
Capanelle Racecourse Commentator Of The Year, Terry Spargo, will call phantom
races which everyone is invited to bet on. Clarence Valley Jockey Club Chairman
Bob Pavitt will MC. A vintage fashion show curated by Janenne Jones will include
items once worn to the Grafton races or recreations of the styles of eras gone
in a parade with live music. Tickets $30. Bookings essential. Contact Grafton
Regional Gallery Tel 02 6642 3177 Email gallery@clarence.nsw.gov.au
Website www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au
NAIDOC Week Indigenous Art Exhibition & Cultural
Expo
7 July (Expo), Coffs Harbour
7 – 15 July (Art Exhibition), Coffs Harbour
Includes welcome to country, smoking ceremony, arts and craft stalls, bush tucker
talks, basket weaving demonstrations, musical entertainment, face painting, BBQ
Lunch. All welcome. Proudly supported by Coffs Harbour City Council, Arts Mid
North Coast Indigenous Reference Group and Coffs Harbour Reconciliation Council.
Exhibition at Coffs Harbour Regional Museum. Expo at Cultural Expo Pioneer Park
1pm - 5pm. Contact Tel 02 6658 9400.
A NAIDOC Week event
Blokes, Villains and Heroes
7 July, Canowindra
Noel Cislowski, performer and afficionado of Australian Verse presents
in verse and song the works of CJ Dennis, Banjo Paterson, Flanders & Swann
and Noel Coward, accompanied by Meriel Owen. A good excuse to visit Canowindra's
great vineyards, arts and crafts, restaurants, boutique shopping. (Canowindra
is also the hot air ballooning capital of Australia). 6pm at the Taste Canowindra
Gallery & Restaurant. Includes wine tasting, fine dinner and an exclusive
performance by Noel. Cost $65 per head. Contact Bob, Taste Canowindra Tel 02 6344 2332
Email info@tastecanowindra.com.au
 Sam
Niedra, Simone & Sam Nolan
8 July, Albury
The Murray Music Club presents a concert of original music by award-winning, Melbourne-based
singers/songwriter, Sam Niedra. Sam is also a unique finger-style acoustic guitarist.
He writes and plays enchanting folk/roots songs using non-standard guitar tunings,
and sings about family, the environment, death, life and love. Sam will be accompanied
by Simone Nolan on backing vocals and Sam Nolan on percussion. Simone Nolan is
gifted singer and songwriter whose influences range from alternative country legends,
such as Gillian Welsh and Emmylou Harris, to contemporary urban folk musicians
including Marissa Nadler and Joanna Newsom. 2pm at The Lounge, Dean Street. Cost
$5 Tel 02 6021 5880
The Shape Of Things
9 – 15 July, Albury Wodonga
 From
one of Broadway's hottest playwrights - Neil LaBute - comes a sophisticated story
of love for the 21st century. Adam is a shy, overweight and under-bearing literature
student balancing several jobs to pay his way at university. While working in
the campus museum, he catches Evelyn, a bright arts major, in the act of defacing
an artwork. Their sparky rapport quickly develops into a fully fledged romance.
Inspired by their deepening relationship, Adam cleans up his lifestyle and improves
his wardrobe. He loses weight. He gains confidence. His friends, Jenny and Phillip
watch on; unnerved and fascinated . Neil LaBute (In the Company of Men, Nurse
Betty, The Wicker Man) has a reputation for creating sharp, funny and cruel characters.
With a superb cast, The Shape of Things will take you through your comfort
zone and out the other side. Presented by HotHouse Theatre at The Hume Building
Society Butter Factory Theatre Wodonga. Contact Tel 02 6021 7433
Website www.hothousetheatre.com.au
50 Years: Looking Forward Looking Black
8 – 11 July, Picton
Wollondilly's NAIDOC Week celebrations include a Fun Day at the Picton Botanical
Gardens on 8 July from 10am to 4pm and a flag raising ceremony on 11 July at 11.00
am at the Gallery. Contact Ross Evans, Wollondilly Shire Council Tel 02 4677 8224.
A NAIDOC Week event
Wilde Tales: A Critical Stages tour
11 July, Gunnedah
12 July, Tenterfield
14 July, Bowraville
24 – 25 July, Moruya
26 – 27 July, Bega
Critical Stages presents a regional NSW tour of Wilde Tales, a beautiful
piece of theatre adapted from Oscar Wilde's short stories by A State Of Play.
Wilde Tales is a dynamic interpretation of Wilde’s short tales: a
cold-hearted princess steals your heart, tantalising mermaids tempt your soul
away, and rowdy witches drag you into the frenzy of the dance. Prepare yourself
for a magical and wonder filled theatre experience that combines Wilde’s
renowned wit with original music, creative and colourful design and unique staging.
Wilde Tales is both humorous and moving and suitable for people of all
ages 12 and upwards. Contact Anna Sampson Tel 02 9331 3107 Email anna@criticalstages.com.au
Website www.criticalstages.com.au
The tour continues in August when the production travels to Lismore, Coffs
Harbour, Bingara, Newcastle, Tamworth, Brewarrina,
Coonabarabran and Dubbo. Full details on the website.
Sydney Youth Orchestra | NSW tour
 11
July, Goulburn
12 July, Young
13 July, Forbes
14 July, Lithgow
The SYO hits the road this July on their annual regional tour of New South Wales.
The tour offers a range of performances for regional audiences including workshops
with local young musicians, Toddlers Proms for 2 to 7 year olds (and their parents!),
and a full symphonic experience in the form a very special SYO in Concert series.
The SYO is a full symphonic orchestra, and will be touring sixty players aged
between 15 and 24 years: some of the finest young musicians from across greater
Sydney and beyond. Conducted by Ronald Prussing, Artistic Director and Principal
Trombone with the Sydney Symphony, the tour programs will span from classical
Mozart to thoroughly charming Stravinsky. Cost $20/$15 Contact Email rebecca@syo.com.au
Website www.syo.com.au
 The
Two Rivers Art Festival
11 – 22 July, Gunnedah
A celebration of local talent and culture, including a Circus School performance,
art and craft exhibitions, buskers, markets, a food fair, a French movie and food
night, and a soup and damper fire show. For the locals, this festival is as much
about showing art as it is about learning to create art. Workshops in various
crafts and arts are held earlier in the year to help prepare for the event. The
Two Rivers Arts Festival is an opportune time to visit Gunnedah and see some of
the town’s other attractions, such as the Waterways Wildlife Park, the Cumbo
Gunnerah Gallery and the Rural Museum. Katie Ferguson Tel 02 6740 2230
Website www.infogunnedah.com.au
SYO | Meet the orchestra
11 July, Goulburn
13 July, Forbes
As part of the Sydney Youth Orchestra tour, Meet the Orchestra! introduces
music to pre-school and primary aged children, through a hands-on and engaging
concert experience. Conducted by Ronald Prussing, and performed by the SYO, the
audience will be introduced to all the unique sounds of each string, brass, wind
and percussion instrument in the orchestra and how the different sections work
together to create a piece of music. Kids will be encouraged to clap, dance, sing
and march along to the music and some will even get the chance to beat the bass
drums, whack the timpani or conduct the whole orchestra! Goulburn: St Saviour’s
Hall, 10am Tel 02 4821 8833. Forbes: Town Hall, 2pm Tel 02 6852 1736.
Black Out Celebration Ball
13 July, Lithgow
All are welcome at the first ever Black Out Celebration Ball. Rock to the
band Road Kill. Awards for best dressed, best dancers and lots more prizes up
for grabs. Dress in black. Presented by the Greater Lithgow Aboriginal and TSI
Corporation at old Lithgow RSL, 7pm. Contact Francis or Bridget. Tel 02 6351 2704
A NAIDOC Week event
fLing Physical Theatre showcase
13 July, Bega
Shari Togo will be performing a contemporary Indigenous solo at a fLiNG Physical
Theatre's fundraising event at 6pm Bega Town Hall along with fLiNG company showings
of The Journey Project, TXt Me and The Couch Piece. Contact Lee
Pemberton Mob 0429 909 433.
A NAIDOC Week event
NAIDOC Night
13 July, Albury
Didgeridoo playing by Les at The Retro Youth café. 7.30 pm to 10.30pm.
Contact Liz Heta Tel 02 6023 8398 Email lheta@alburycity.nsw.gov.au
A NAIDOC Week event
NAIDOC Celebrations
15 July, Cooma
Featuring stalls and an exhibition of Koori inmates and schools art works at Centennial
Park; an exhibition of historical images at the library and a welcome to country
and a dinner will be held in Dalgety the night before. Tel 02 6450 1702.
A NAIDOC Week event
Keystone State Boy Choir
16 July, Bathurst
Under the direction of Joseph Fitzmartin and Steven Fisher, the Keystone State
Boys Choir hail from Pennsylvania USA will perform a diverse reportoire, from
the classical to the contemporary, including world music, jazz and broadway. Movement
adds an enthralling visual element to the angelic boychoir sound. All Saints Cathedral,
Bathurst. 7.30pm. Tickets $10 adults, $25 family of four, at door. Tel 02 6331 6622
Website www.paboychoir.org
 Stop,
Look and Listen
20 July, Cowra
An evening of music, imagery and intimate words from Australian jazz icon Don
Burrows sponsored by the Cowra Art Gallery Committee as a fundraiser for the Gallery's
youth art program which includes the Regional Youth Art Awards and the Youth Art
Workshops. Cowra Regional Art Gallery, 6.30 for 7pm. Dress: Simply red! Tel 02 6340 2190
Email cowraartgallery@cowra.nsw.gov.au
Website www.cowraartgallery.com.au
 The
Sound of Music
20 – 21 July, Tweed Heads
Tweed Theatre Company presents the great musical play by Rodgers and Hammerstein,
with kind permission from Orient Theatrical. Director, Musical Director and Choreographer,
Tracey Kriz has produced a production featuring a large cast of local actors and
dancers including Emma-June Curik as Maria. There will be two matinees and two
evening performances: Saturday and Sunday at 1.30pm and Friday and Saturday at
7.30pm. At the Twin Towns Services Club Showroom. Tickets: $25/ $20. Contact Tel 02 5536 1977
or 1800 014 014 Website www.tweedtheatre.com.au
 Somerville
Collection birthday celebrations
21 – 22 July, Bathurst
Bathurst's newest museum, the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, will celebrate
its third birthday with special activities including gem fossicking, face painting,
fossil and mineral identification and prizes for the best bushranger and dinosaur
costume. There will be a public reading of Ned Kelly's Helmet by Paul Stafford,
and historic re-enactments to find out how bushrangers, policemen and their families
lived in the 1860's. Contact Tel 02 6331 5511 Website www.somervillecollection.com.au
Winter Solace: Simply red!
21 July – 12 August, Cowra
Cowra Art gallery's popular annual selling exhibition of vibrant works in 2D and
3D. Artists are to use a splash of red or be inspired by the colour red, and exhibition
works will be in jewellery, glass, ceramics, wood, textiles, clothing, photography,
paintings, works on paper & mixed media. Contact Cowra Regional Art Gallery.
Tel 02 6340 2190 Email cowraartgallery@cowra.nsw.gov.au
Website www.cowraartgallery.com.au
Fire Fighter series
21 July – 4 August, Yass
A limited edition woodcut print series by Freya Jobbins on display at the Sheep's
Back Gallery. Discover the amazing story of survival behind the artist and her
rescue by the Yass Fire Brigade in 1993 from a head on car crash. Meet the artist
at the opening on Saturday 21 July from 2pm. The artist has dedicated this work
to her rescuers and is donating 25% of the sale of these prints to the Burns Unit,
Children's Hospital Westmead. She is also giving away the cut up woodblocks of
the entire series. Contact Tel 02 6226 3072.
Harmony Singers
22 July, Warren
This award-winning choral group have wide appeal performing a variety of songs
from jazz to comedy. Tickets $12 / $10 / $5 / $25 family, including refreshments.
Presented by Warren Arts Council at the Warren Sport & Cultural Centre, 2pm.
Contact Marilyn Bryant Tel 02 6847 4922.
Mulga Bill Festival & Bike Fun Ride
26 – 28 July, Yeoval
The annual Mulga Bill Festival and Bike Fun Ride is an exciting
festival that celebrates the life of an Australian Icon, Banjo Paterson. Banjo
Paterson spent the first seven years of his childhood in Yeoval and still to this
day the towns folk continue to retell Banjo Paterson tales and anecdotes. The
Festival is an entertaining weekend for all the whole family with poetry performances
by renown Bush Poet Mr Geoffrey Graham, a fun bike ride from Cumnock to Yeoval,
historic site walks, vintage cars and engines, competitions and country music.
Contact Alf and Sharon Cantrell Tel 02 6846 4190 Email sharon@lisp.com.au
Website www.yeoval.com
Lightning Ridge Opal Festival
26 – 29 July, Lightning Ridge
The famous outback-mining town of Lightning Ridge will celebrate local
culture and character with its annual Opal Festival including, Design Awards,
an opal and gem expo and trade show, social events and entertainment. Contact
Mob 0407 455 413 Email angela@jamconsulting.com.au
Website www.jamconsulting.com.au
For the design awards Contact Tel 02 6829 4488 Website www.ojdaa.com.au
The Ten Tenors: Nostalgia, A Journey of Musical Memories
31 July, Lismore
Dmand & a Frog in a Sock present no ordinary trip down memory lane: a two-hour
high-energy journey of musical nostalgia through some of the greatest musical
moments ever written. Old-fashioned standards, movie magic, hit parade classics…
it’s the soundtrack to your life, all presented with the uncompromising vocal
power for which The Ten Tenors are notorious! Lismore City Hall 8pm Tickets $65/$60/$55/$35.
Bookings available online. Contact Tel 13 000 66772 Website www.thetentenors.com
Armidale International Film Festival
 3
– 5 August, Armidale
13 award winning films from Europe, South America, Asia and the Middle East over
one weekend at the Armidale's Belgrave Cinema. Enjoy a special preview in the
lead up to the Festival as the Belgrave screens one foreign film each week beginning.
Festival tickets will be available from July at the Belgrave. Contact Caroline
Downer Tel 0438 959 067 Email caronige@aapt.net.au
Website http://opus-b.com/iff/content/blogsection/4/64
 The
Refined Monument
Until 8 August, Nowra
The photography of Ross Pulsford surmounts the
ordinary and the mundane. This new exhibition of twelve works is a powerful statement
of soft, silver landscapes of Paris and Morocco. At Shoalhaven City Arts Centre.
Special preview event 6pm 22 June when ethereal images will be projected
onto the exterior walls of the centre to an exotic musical score. Contact Shoalhaven
City Arts Centre Tel 02 4429 0648 Website here
 Jarjam
Wajehla: 'Children speaking'
Until 12 August, Murwillumbah
A collaborative exhibition by nineteen Aboriginal school students from the Tweed
area. Tweed River Art Gallery initiated a series of workshops to celebrate NAIDOC
Week and this exhibition is the colourful outcome. The workshops were led by four
well known Aboriginal artists from northern NSW: Garth Lena, Dennis Monks, Frances
Belle Parker and Aunty Joyce Summers. Contact Tweed River Art Gallery Tel 02 6670 2790
Email tweedart@tweed.nsw.gov.au
A NAIDOC Week event
Yaamma Festival
12 – 16 September, Bourke
A week-long celebration of sharing the Aboriginal culture which is unique to this
area with the rest of the community and Australia. There will be street parades,
cultural workshops, kids activities, a corrobboree and an environmental forum.
Take part in the talent quest or poetry competition. The festival site will also
include arts & crafts, children's area, Koori Film Tent with performances
& activities, bush food stalls, workshop venues where music, dance, song,
healing therapies, discussions groups, men's & womens workshops, storytelling,
jamming & performances will be running on each day for the duration of the
festival. The Yaamma Festival site is next to the Alice Edwards Village. 10am
til late every day. Lots of info online. Contact Tel 02 6872 1331
Mob 0429 702 455 Website www.yaammafestival.org
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
Central 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 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
 CSU
Community Education | Arts Winter Schools
1 – 6 July, Wagga Wagga
The CSU Community Education unit includes the Mitchell School of Arts and the
Murrumbidgee School of Creative Arts, both of which run Winter Schools in the
first week of July in Bathurst and Wagga Wagga. Each school offers a packed program
of workshops in a range of subjects ranging from jewellery and textiles through
sculpture and photography to watercolours, mixed media and drawing. Full programs
and enrolment details all available on the CSU website. Contact the Senior Program
Coordinator Tel 02 6933 2064 Email commed@csu.edu.au
Website www.csu.edu.au/student/community-ed
EPIC07 | Aboriginal Youth Dance Workshops
2 – 6 July, Nowra
9 July, Dapto
10 – 11 July, Kemblawarra
10 & 12 July, Warilla
Based at Merringong Theatre, and funded by the Australia Council for the
Arts through its EPIC07 program, the Indigenous Youth Dance project run by Tim
Bishop aims to invigorate and nurture Aboriginal and Torres Strait youth development
in the Shoalhaven region. The program is kicking off this month with these free
workshops based in Aboriginal and Torres Strait traditional dance for young people
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent (only). The workshops are the
first in what is a yearlong project with a view to producing a performance in
mid 2008 for the community and/or the public at large. Contact Tim Bishop Tel 02 4226 3699 ext 118
Email tbishop@merrigong.com.au
Artstart | Hip hop out west
2 –
8 July, Orana region
 Hip-hoppers
FreshRedEarth are touring the Orana with a series of workshops in Narromine, Dubbo,
Gilgandra, Mendooran, Coonabarabran and Baradine as part of the ArtStart program
for 2007. Workshops include 'The Rap Clinic' (freestyle rapping / written verse),
'Hip Hop Dance Shop' (dance), 'The Drum Clinic' (percussion and drum kit) and
a final jamming session where workshop participants have a chance to combine their
newly learned skills. Facilitators are Paul McIntyre (musician), Claudia Sangiorgi
Dalimore (visual artist/dancer), James Grantham (performer), Sam ‘The Muel’
Howell (musician - drummer) and Mars Tsolakis aka Mc Mars ‘E-Pan’ (female
MC, pictured). A joint project between Orana Arts and Arts OutWest, ArtStart is
a youth arts and skills program funded by TAFE NSW for young people aged between
12-24. The emphasis is on cultivating the skills of young people who find it hard
to access education and training in the arts. Contact Tel 02 6817 8705
Website www.oranaarts.com
NIDA | Act on Your Dreams
3 – 6 July, Armidale
The National Institute of Dramatic Art Open Program is offering classes in acting
techniques for students aged 12-15 years and 16 years+. Identify and experience
NIDA acting techniques/ develop skills in voice, movement, improvisation and characterisation.
Respond to scripts and relate to others effectively. Bookings available online.
Contact Tel 02 9697 7626 Email open@nida.edu.au
Website www.nida.edu.au
 Black2Blak
NSW Aboriginal Visual Arts Conference
6 – 8 July, Campbelltown
NSW Indigenous artists at all career stages and levels are invited to be a part
of this, the first of three conferences convened by Campbelltown Arts Centre and
Arts NSW to allow Aboriginal artists and art workers themselves to meet, speak
and discuss what they see as the issues pertinent to contemporary Aboriginal art
practice ... rather than that of proscribed agendas, markets, or historical stereotypes.
The conference takes advantage of the presence of a number of the major contemporary
artists who are in the exhibition Sunshine State - Smart State at Campbelltown
Arts Centre. Exhibition opens 7pm 6 July. Conference 7 July 9.30am - 4.30pm and
8 July 10am - 5pm. Campbelltown Art Centre, off Art Gallery Rd, Campbelltown.
Free. Full program available online. Contact Tel 02 4645 4100 Email artscentre@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au
Website www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au
SYO regional workshops
10 July, Goulburn
12 July, Young
As a highlight of the Sydney Youth Orchestra regional tour, young musicians from
regional high schools and conservatoria are invited to join the SYO in rehearsals
and performance, as a way of contributing to the development of orchestral music
in NSW. Goulburn: 10 July 2pm - 5pm. Young: 12 July 11.30am - 4pm. Website www.syo.com.au
> Upcoming Events
fLing Physical Theatre | Gymnastic workshops
8 – 15 July, Bega
During NAIDOC Week fLiNG Physical Theatre will be hosting NAISDA Dance
College student Shari Togo, who will come and work with fLiNG as a student in
work placement while fliNG will be running a series of gymnastic training workshops
and rehearsals. During her stay Shari will also be involved with the Aboriginal
community offering workshops to local children. Contact Lee Pemberton Mob 0429 909 433.
A NAIDOC Week event
CSU & ORC | Orchestral winter workshop
13 – 15 July, Orange
Charles Sturt University (CSU) and Orange Regional Conservatorium (ORC) present
three full days of musical indulgence as amateurs and professionals unite in celebration
of ensemble music. Designated pieces are sent to participants to practice before
arriving to create a performance unlike any other. Including acces to both residential
accommodation and large rehearsal spaces, the workshops are designed to offer
musicians an opportunity to extend their skills and challenge their approach to
their instrument in an intimate setting. At the Orange Campus of CSU. Final concert
at the ORC's Auditorium. Contact Tel 02 6338 4120 Website www.csu.edu.au
NPWS | Free art workshops
16 July – 17 August, Dorrigo
Explore your right brain with these free art workshops organised by Arts
Mid North Coast in collaboration with the National Parks & Wildlife service.
Create a 'biodiversity shield' on the theme, 'Threatened Species, How Long?'.
Workshops run for three hours a week for five weeks. Local artists, pastel groups,
textile groups, bushwalking groups, schools, anyone who's interested welcome to
participate. Each group will choose an endangered species from the local area
(plant or animal) and produce one large scale canvas. Works will go on public
display in Dorrigo Rainforest Centre and Sea Acres Centre in Port Macquarie. Contact
Kathryn Wood, NPWS Dorrigo Rainforest Centre Tel 02 6657 2309.
Made possible with funding from the
Australia Council for the Arts Community Cultural Development Board.
AbaF | Applying to foundations workshop
20 July, Sydney
A half-day workshop to help you maximise your success in approaches to trusts
and foundations. Includes a look at trends in philanthropy, legal structures of
foundations, and their motivations and decision-making processes. Learn how to
identify foundations that are a good fit for your organisation, discover ways
to research foundations, understand what your organisation needs to attract grants,
learn how to structure and formulate an effective submission, examine strategies
for managing relationships with foundations, share ideas and best practice with
peers, gain access to ongoing support from the AbaF team. Staff and board members
of not-for-profit arts and cultural organisations all eligible to register. 9.30am
- 1pm at the Australia Council for the Arts. Cost $80 inc morning tea. Places
limited to 20. Contact Donna Payne, AbaF State Manager - NSW Tel 02 9215 9317
Email payned@abaf.org.au
Website www.abaf.org.au
MGnsw | Build it and they will come: the lure
of the tourist
20 July, Sydney
Offering spectacular experiences to tourists can be a way to boost visitor numbers
to regional attractions. Strategies include developing iconic buildings, festivals
or major interpretation of regional themes and assets. Too many visitors can,
however, cause damage to fragile environments and built heritage and create additional
pressures for under-resourced arts managers. This workshop will explore cultural
tourism strategies and identify their successes and challenges. For people involved
in museum administration and management; marketing and promotion; tourism and
audience development; Indigenous cultural centres and keeping places; regional
development; cultural planning and mapping; and local government and tourist groups.
2pm – 5pm at Museum of Sydney. Cost $45 / $35 Contact Alexa Dodd Tel 02 9339 9900
Email info@mgnsw.org.au
Website www.mgnsw.org.au
Expanding cultures conference
24 – 27 July, Melbourne
Presented by the Cultural Development Network, Expanding Cultures will focus on
the contribution of arts and cultural development to the strength and well-being
of local communities. It will be of particular interest to decision and policymakers
in government (especially local government) as well as staff engaged in arts and
cultural planning and programming. Themes identified as significant for local
councils and communities will be explored. Contact Tel 03 9658 9976
Email kim.dunphy@culturaldevelopment.net.au
Website www.culturaldevelopment.net.au/cdnevents.htm
Cultural Facility Convergence – Do
our communities benefit?
26 July, Albury
A
free seminar on curating for convergence presented by AlburyCity with Museums
and Galleries NSW. The afternoon begins with a tour of the stunning new LibraryMuseum
(see News above) at 1pm and finishes with networking drinks.
Whilst governments look to convergence to aid efficiencies, cut costs, find some
natural programming ‘fits’, and expand professional boundaries, the
public is more interested in access to knowledge, ideas, opportunities and good
social spaces and dare we say it great customer service. Who then does convergence
benefit? Keynote speaker: Patrick Conway (UK). Case studies: Brigette Leece (Western
Plains Cultural Centre, Dubbo); Bronway Thompson (Discovery Centres Museum, Vic)
and Carina Clement (Cultural Services, AlburyCity). Registrations online. Contact
Email alburylibrary@alburycity.nsw.gov.au
Website www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au
MGnsw | There's a war on!
27 July, Cowra
A seminar about collections, sites and stories related to WWI and WWII, presented
with support from NSW Heritage Office and Central West Heritage Network. The infrastructure
developed to support 'the war effort' is still evident across NSW today with collections
and stories held in museums, libraries and galleries across every corner of the
state. This seminar follows on from thematic studies of collections and sites
related to WWI and WWII activities in NSW undertaken by MGnsw and Robertson &
Hindmarsh Architects Pty Ltd. It will look at state-wide findings from the studies
as well as exploring the relationship between the collections, stories and sites
that form Cowra’s war heritage. At JT Pridham Conference Centre. Cost $45/$28
Contact Kristin Anderson Email kristina@mgnsw.org.au
Website www.mgnsw.org.au
TAFE | Bookmaking with Liz Jeneid
28 – 29 July, Moss Vale
This weekend course includes an introduction to various book structures, such
as simple folded forms and how to make covers and attach them to the body of the
book. The ‘art’ of gluing will be demonstrated and emphasis placed on
making a book that will match structure and content – image and text. A number
of samples will be made to provide a vocabulary for the book maker. Students will
make a unique book will be made by the end of the weekend. While some experience
would be helpful, participants need not have had prior experience. At Moss Vale
TAFE. Cost: $250 + $35 materials fee. Course Award: TAFE PLUS Statement. Contact
Tel 02 4823 1910 Email jennifer.guthrey@det.nsw.edu.au
TAFE | Sustainable Sculpture with Alison
Clouston
28 – 29 July, Moss Vale
Offering a hands-on approach to making a spontaneous work or a series of quick
works over two days, the course will demonstrate that sculpture can arise from
inexpensive and sustainable materials and techniques, with tools and materials
that come readily to hand in the home and home workshop. Learning of technique
will be accompanied by discussion of recent and modern sculpture theory and practice.
Students will learn safe use of basic home tools, such as hand tools, saws, chisels,
pop riveter pliers, and some power tools such as cordless and electric drill and
jigsaw. At Moss Vale TAFE. Cost: $250 + $35 materials fee. Course Award: TAFE
PLUS Statement. Contact Tel 02 4823 1910 Email jennifer.guthrey@det.nsw.edu.au
Outback Arts | Indigenous Art Workshops
11 – 12 July, Gulargambone
TBC July, Lightning Ridge
The first of eleven Indigenous art workshops to be delivered through a
special Indigenous arts initiative for the Far West funded by the Department of
Communications, IT & the Arts. These hands-on, two-day workshops will cover
painting technique as well as the ‘business’ of Indigenous art including
things like selecting materials, selling your art, pricing & the art industry,
approaching a selling outlet, promoting yourself and your work, and documenting
your work. Workshops will cater for a mixture of experience levels, and all are
welcome. Artists are also invited to submit their works in a showcase exhibition
and selling opportunity. Canvases and supplies provided. Facilitators are all
experienced, practicing Indigenous artists. Contact Outback Arts Tel 02 6822 2484
Email rado@outbackarts.com.au
Beginners oils landscape art course
1 – 22 July, Lightning Ridge
Weekly classes in landscape painting presented by the Lightning Ridge Arts
and Crafts Council Inc & Walgett Council. $5/session. Contact Val Van Emerik Tel 02 6829 4424.
Mat boarding/mounting
8 July, Lightning Ridge
Learn Mat boarding and mounting with water colour and pastels. Presented by the
Lightning Ridge Arts and Crafts Council Inc. $5/session. At the Arts & Crafts
Hall 10am – 2pm. Contact Peter O'Rourke Tel 02 6829 0382.
Indent | Music industry & events workshop
tour
8 August, Port Macquarie
10 August, Byron Bay
13 August, Gunnedah
15 August, Bathurst
17 August, Albury
18 August, Cooma
20 August, Bega (TBC) & Moruya
22 August, Kiama
Calling all young music event organisers, Indent teams, emerging
artists and youth support services! Indent, the peak all-ages network in NSW will
stage a series of music industry and events forums across the state focused on
event management and music business skills. The free forums will offer young people
the unique opportunity to network, engage in discussion and access the expertise
and experience of some of Australia’s leading music industry professionals.
The tour coincides with the opening of the 2008 Indent Partnership Grants, funding
assistance that enables young people the chance to kick-start all-ages music events
in their region. Contact Richard Tamplenizza Tel 02 9699 9706 Email
richie@musicnsw.com Website www.indent.net.au
Best Practice Strategies for Community Engagement
Projects
9 August, Sydney
Targeted at Managers, Project Managers and Project Officers involved with community
engagement, capacity management, community policy development, community programs
and corporate communications, this one-day seminar, organised by Learning Network
Solutions, is described as "an expert-driven, interactive program with key
practical tools and comprehensive community engagement and capacity building methodologies."
Issues to be addressed include: techniques of community engagement; stakeholder
management; dealing with diverse and regional communities; communication tactics;
evaluating and measuring outcomes; building trust and integrating sustainable,
realistic goals (and many more). At Citigate Hotel. Cost $988.90. Contact Tel 02 9585 2304
Email info@learningnetworks.com.au
Website www.learningnetworks.com.au
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Opportunities
AIMM: Showcase | Promote | Network | Enjoy
22 – 26 July, Brisbane
The Australian International Music Market (AIMM) is a showcase for the ingenuity
of musicians from Australia and the Pacific Rim. It's a unique opportunity to
participate in a high profile event and network with national and international
music presenters, artists, directors and producers. Described by organisers as
"intimate and relaxed," the event aims to offer conducive ways to network,
promote and share. Festival Director is celebrated Australian jazz musician/composer,
Paul Grabowsky, who has selected three distinct musical genres with an innovative
edge to be the focus of this year’s Music Market: Indigenous Australia, jazz
improvisation and electronica experimental. Full information and registration
forms online. Website www.qmf.org.au/aimm
 UTS
Gallery 2008 exhibition program
University of Technology (UTS) Gallery welcomes proposals from artists, designers,
architects, curators and arts organisations for its 2008 program. The Gallery
is committed to presenting innovative work by professional practitioners based
locally, nationally and internationally. The annual program incorporates curated,
solo, and collaborative projects across a broad range of media, with a key focus
on critical practices that reflect and engage with current dialogues surrounding
cultural production. The Gallery supports its exhibition program through the development
of related public program, education and publishing activities. Contact the Assistant
Curator Tel 02 9514 1652 Email anneke.jaspers@uts.edu.au
Website www.utsgallery.uts.edu.au
Closing 27 July
Inflight | 2007 exhibition program
Inflight artist run initiative in Hobart is calling for solo, group or curated
exhibition proposals for the 2007 exhibition program. It is the aim of members
to foster relationships between artists, audiences, critics, curators, dealers,
writers and other artist run initiatives. Contact Email gallery@inflightart.com.au
Website http://inflightart.com.au
Closing 31 July
Art Sydney | Off the Wall
 An
independent artists showcase which provides 'undiscovered' artists with a chance
to exhibit and sell their work at Art Sydney. The event attracts crowds of up
to 15,000 active art buyers and over 100 established commercial galleries. Entry
is $50 and includes two complimentary tickets to attend the event (valued at $40).
Contact Samantha Taylor-Bloodworth Tel 02 9331 7507
Website www.artoffthewall.com.au
Closing 1 August
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World of Women (WOW) Film Festival
25 – 26 October, Sydney + Tour
Calling for entries for the WOW short film festival, offering emerging and established
women filmmakers the opportunity to screen short works and promoting women directors,
producers, writers, editors and cinematographers in the Australian film industry
and in Oceania. The festival is hosted by Women in Film and Television (WIFT)
NSW which is committed to improving the status of women, both on and off the screen
in the film, television and related screen industries. Website www.wift.org
[PDF]
Closing 16 August
Australian Performing Arts Market
25 – 29 February 2008, Adelaide
The 8th Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM) is a one-stop opportunity to
experience the best in contemporary performing arts from Australia and the region.
The five day event coincides with the prestigious Adelaide Bank Festival of Arts
and the Adelaide Fringe. Australian artists and companies can apply to be featured
as part of APAM’s Spotlight performance showcase, which will present up to
35 exciting new works. Consideration will also be given for works in development
with a view to international touring to be included in APAM’s growing Pitch
program. Contact Tel 08 82371 1488 Email apadmin@artsprojects.com.au
Website www.performingartsmarket.com.au
Closing 24 August
Asian Festival of First Films (AFFF)
27 November – 4 December, Singapore
Calling for entries for this annual film and documentary festival to celebrate
excellence for first time producers, directors, writers, cinematographers, actors,
technicians and documentary makers from the Asian diaspora. This year’s festival
will include entries from Australia for the first time. Website www.asianfirstfilms.com
Closing 31 August
5th Pacific International Documentary Film Festival
29 January – 3 February, 2008, Papeete (Tahiti)
The 5th Pacific International Documentary Film Festival is calling for documentary
stories produced or directed in the South Pacific region during the last three
years. Entry forms, information, and regulation details online. Contact Email organisation@fifotahiti.org
Website www.fifotahiti.org
Closing 15 October
The History Channel | Photos for the Future
 The
History Channel invites you to "share your past for the future" in its
Photos for the Future campaign – an initiative to help build an archive of
historic photos and stories for future generations. Photographs hold not just
personal, but also historical relevance, such as a relative who was present at
an historic event. Or maybe there's a recent photo of your family visiting a building
or monument that holds historical significance. Photos for the Future aims to
showcase the personal history of people throughout Australia. The photographs
and related stories will be posted on The History Channel website in the Photos
for the Future e-gallery. Website http://photosforthefuture.historychannel.com.au
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 7 December [not 17 December as incorrectly published in the June e-Bulletin]
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Employment
EOI: Community Art Workers, Newcastle Community
Arts Centre
Salary (not stated), Newcastle
The Newcastle Community Arts Centre seeks practicing and experienced community
art-workers to deliver its community-based projects. At times, preference will
be given to applicants who have an understanding of the issues relating to mental/emotional
illness and who have experience working with people with disabilities. Expressions
of Interest, togetherwith current CVs and contact details should be sent to The
Project Officer, Newcastle Community Arts Centre, PO Box 225, Dangar NSW 2309.
Email projects@ncac.org.au
General Manager, Peats Ridge Festival
Salary $85,000, Peats Ridge
'Australia’s largest sustainable arts & music festival' seeks a General
Manager to run the day to day operations in preparation for its major event in
December this year. The successful candidate will have experience in event based
logistics, event management and production, marketing/media communications skills,
lateral thinking and creative problem solving skills. They will be deadline focused,
with extensive project management experience and crisis management skills. Additional
experience required in dealing with government departments including local government
and police. Contact Michelle Teear Tel 02 9281 3740 Email michelle@peatsridgefestival.com.au
Website www.peatsridgefestival.com.au
Closing 6 July
Marketing Manager, Peats Ridge Festival
Salary $75,000, Peats Ridge
'Australia’s largest sustainable arts & music festival' seeks a Marketing
Manager in preparation for its major event in December this year. The successful
candidate will have a Bachelor degree in marketing communications, five years
experience in a similar position in event marketing, excellent written and verbal
communications skills, viral and guerrilla marketing experience, campaign development
and creative experience and market research analysis experience. Contact Michelle
Teear Tel 02 9281 3740 Email michelle@peatsridgefestival.com.au
Website www.peatsridgefestival.com.au
Closing 6 July
Production Manager, Peats Ridge Festival
Salary $75,000, Peats Ridge
'Australia’s largest sustainable arts & music festival' seeks a Production
Manager to manage the technical production and artist liaison in preparation for
its major event in December this year. The successful candidate will have a minimum
of ten years production experience in music, concert and festival production,
experience in lighting and staging preferably in an outdoor festival environment,
extensive experience in stage management and logistics, experience in operating
and managing a multiple stage performance venue, risk management experience, OH&S
safety experience, managing multiple contractors, preferably experience in working
for local government in event production, preferably some tour management experience,
exceptional interpersonal communication skills and proven creative visual and
sound skills. Contact Michelle Teear Tel 02 9281 3740 Email michelle@peatsridgefestival.com.au
Website www.peatsridgefestival.com.au
Closing 6 July
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Grants, Fellowships + Residencies
AusIndustry | The Australian Tourism Development Program
The Australian Tourism Development Program (ATDP) aims to assist in the development
of a continuous tourism experience across Australia. It does this by supporting
initiatives that will promote tourism development in regional and rural Australia;
contribute to long term economic growth; increase visitation and yield throughout
Australia; enhance visitor dispersal and tourism expenditure throughout Australia
and increase Australia's competitiveness as a tourism destination. Round 5 of
the ATDP is only open to applicants wishing to undertake a project in exceptional
circumstances declared areas (includes most of NSW). Contact AusIndustry Tel 13 28 46 Website www.ausindustry.gov.au
Closing 13 July
OzCo ATSIA | Indigenous Arts Worker's Program
Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts organisations, the program
provides funding for either the employment of an Indigenous arts worker and a
program of activity or an Indigenous arts worker only. Applicants must
demonstrate a detailed annual program that demonstrates the long-term benefits
for the development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts in their community
as well as meeting a number of other selection criteria. Contact the ATSIA Board
of the Australia Council Tel 02 9215 9065 Email atsia@ozco.gov.au
Website www.ozco.gov.au
Closing 15 July
OzCo ATSIA | New work
Offering grants to support projects that assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
artists, arts organisations or community organisations to create new work with
an expected public outcome. Projects may be in any artform or combination of artforms.
Examples include theatre productions of new work, writing for publication, song
writing for recording or performance, or the creation of new works of art for
exhibition. A project can span more than 12 months. All applicants are encouraged
to seek further funding support for the project from other sources. Contact the
ATSIA Board of the Australia Council Tel 02 9215 9065 Email atsia@ozco.gov.au
Website www.ozco.gov.au
Closing 15 July
OzCo ATSIA | Presentation & Promotion
Offering support to promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and
their work regionally, nationally and internationally through publications, recordings,
performances, exhibitions and international export. All applicants are encouraged
to seek further funding support for the project from other sources. Contact the
ATSIA Board of the Australia Council Tel 02 9215 9065 Email atsia@ozco.gov.au
Website www.ozco.gov.au
Closing 15 July
OzCo ATSIA | Skills & Arts Development
Grants to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and arts organisations
to develop ideas and skills, not necessarily with a public outcome. Applications
might include mentorship programs involving the sharing of artistic and cultural
skills and knowledge, support for arts workshops, professional development projects,
conferences or seminars, management planning and development. Maximum grant: $50,000
/ organisation. Contact the ATSIA Board of the Australia Council Tel 02 9215 9065
Email atsia@ozco.gov.au Website www.ozco.gov.au
Closing 15 July
The George Alexander Foundation/ISS Institute Fellowship
Offering a grant of up to $10,000 from the George Alexander Foundation, whose
special interests are helping talented yong people and conservation of the environment,
applications are invited from trades people and artisans to the age of 35 in the
areas of Environment & Sustainability and Alternative Energy. Submissions
in other areas will be considered such as: manufacturing, food, automotive, engineering
trades, building and construction, marine, furniture, heritage, primary industries,
and specialist trades. Website www.issinstitute.org.au/os/index.html
Closing 16 July
DCITA | Festivals Australia & Festivals Australia
Regional Residencies
Festivals Australia provides funding assistance to Australian regional and community
festivals for the presentation of quality projects. Funding is available to add
a new or special sort of cultural activity that has never been included in the
festival before and could not otherwise be afforded. Festivals Australia is a
companion program to the Festivals Australia Regional Residencies program, which
offers support for an artist in residence to assist your community to explore
a local theme or tell a local story at a festival or major one-off community celebration.
Contact Jane Fleming or Juliet Sera Tel 02 6271 1661 or 02 6271 1931
Email festivals.australia@dcita.gov.au
Website www.dcita.gov.au
Closes 16 July
Regional Arts Fund – Southern Tablelands & South
East regions
In addition to the Regional Arts Fund for NSW (see here),
for the first time the Regional Arts Boards for the South East and Southern Tablelands
(SEAR and STARTS) will be administering the Regional Arts Fund on behalf of the
ACT Government. Applications are now open for projects commencing from 1 January
2008 from applicants in the Southern Tablelands and/or South East regions. It
is a requirement that all applications demonstrate some involvement with one of
the 22 key arts organisations funded by Arts ACT (as listed in the guidelines).
Applications will be accepted both from organisations (for grants of up to $20,000
for projects) and individual artists (for grants of up to $10,000 for professional
development projects). Contact Jen Hunt, RADO, SEAR Tel 1300 667 136 Email
jhunt@sear.org.au or Elizabeth Brown, RADO,
STARTS Tel 02 4823 4407 Email elizabethbrown@starts.com.au
Website http://thebegavalley.org.au/12186.html
Find out which local government areas comprise the South East and Southern Tablelands
regions on the Regional Arts NSW website here
Closing 20 July
Toyota National Country Music Muster | Rural Aid Appeal
Drought affected communities are being invited to apply for funds raised through
this year's Toyota National Country Music Muster, with around $100,000 up for
grabs from the proceeds of merchandise sold through the Muster's 2007 Rural Aid
Appeal. Not-for-profit groups focused on alleviating drought related issues within
their local communities are eligible to apply. Each successful community group
to receive funds will be invited to nominate a family to attend this year's Toyota
Muster as a guest of the event. One community organisation will also be awarded
a new Toyota Hilux valued at $27,000. Contact Tel 07 5482 2099
Website www.muster.com.au
Closing 20 July
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