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Highlights
 Big
Feet Little Feet: A Perpetual Muse
9 – 10 August, Lismore
NORPA Dance Action presents a showcase of new short dance works by local adult
dancers and choreographers. This year, two dance practitioners are directing,
curating and coordinating the show: Natasha Middleton, a dancer/teacher who has
worked with Sydney Dance Company and Tasdance and Jacqueline Renton, a dancer
who trained at the Northern Rivers Conservatorium. As a strong linking musical
theme, the co-curators have asked each dance group to choose a song by Neil and
Tim Finn with which to choreograph. They have lined up an exciting array of dancers,
inspired by the concept of 'a perpetual muse', and also have layered over a visual
theme of 1940s design. Come and join the community of dancers revel in their physicality
and thoughtful expression. Big Feet Little Feet has entertained and delighted
many audiences over the years and it just keeps getting better. At the Star Court
Theatre 8pm, Tickets $18/$15 Bookings Tel 13000 66772 or online here
The 2007 Archibald Prize
18 August – 23 September, Grafton
 The
annual $35,000 prize organised by the Art Gallery of New South Wales is in its
86th year and is awarded to the best portrait of a man or woman ‘distinguished
in Art, Letters, Science or Politics’. The 2007 Prize was awarded to John
Beard for his work 'Janet Laurence'. This year's exhibition open at Grafton Regional
Gallery with the ‘Archiball', a gala event at the gallery at 6pm on 17 August.
The exhibition will be officially opened by Steve Cansdell MP, State Member for
Clarence. Infamous North Coast comedian, Mandy Nolan, will MC, and introduce one
of Australia most successful artists, Ken Done AM, who is the Patron of the Gallery
and special guest for the evening. Lismore band Black Train will perform live
music and delicious fare provided by Georgie’s at the Gallery will top off
the evening. The exhibition will go on display to the general public at 10am on
18 August and a range of public and booked tours are planned for the exhibition.
Contact Grafton Regional Gallery on 66423177 Email gallery@clarence.nsw.gov.au
Website www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au
 The
Bellingen Jazz and Blues Festival
17 – 19 August, Bellingen
The stellar line-up for 2007 starts with Monica Trapaga & the Sugar Daddies
and includes 90s jazz legends, The Catholics; Bob Barnard ; The Willow Neilson
Quartet with special guest Lily Dior; The Foreday Riders Reunion (40 years as
a band), Blues Point, Lea Gillard, Brett Iggulden (Hot Club of Boggie Creek),
Nielsen Gough, Braben's Wizards, the Roger Burke Quartet, Paul Bulanyi, a TrumpetSummit
with Don Rader, Warwick Alder and John Hoffman, George Washingmachine, the Chris
Frater Five and more! Program highlights include an alfresco breakfast in Church
Street and welcome cocktails on Friday, Monica and the Sugar Daddies with Bob
Barnard in Concert, Jazz at the Markets and a Supper Dance with the sounds of
the Swing Sister and the Bellingen Shire Band on Saturday, and of course Jazz
by the Riverside on Sunday. With around 50 performances by 18 bands over the three
days, this is a Festival not to be missed. Tel 02 6655 9345 Website www.bellingenjazzfestival.com.au
Jacaranda Drawing Prize in Sydney
Until 22 August, Sydney
 Queensland
artist,Thomas Spence, took out the 2006 Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award (the
JADA), with a drawing of a backyard in Shellharbour on the south coast of New
South Wales. Spence was in good company with two other Queensland artists, Michael
Zavros and Stephen Spurrier, who had their works acquired. The aptly titled drawing
Dog Vaucluse by Sydney based artist Noel McKenna (pictured) was the only
other acquisition. Art historian, curator and executive director of the Sydney
Art on Paper Fair, Akky von Ogtrop, describes the show as “a very lively
exhibition that conveys the dynamic nature of contemporary drawing practice in
Australia. The JADA is the biennial flagship for Grafton Regional Gallery and
the $10,000 award is sponsored largely by the Friends of the Gallery. The gallery
raises a further $10,000 for acquisitions through its public programs. Artists
featured in this years award include Wendy Sharpe, Godwin Bradbeer, Ilya Volykhine,
Deborah Klein, Robert Moore, Anne Cape, Nana Ohnesorge and Anna Hoyle. At Ken
Done Gallery, 1 Hickson Road, The Rocks. Contact Public Programs Officer, Rose
Marin Tel 02 6642 3177
 The
Song Company: The Seasons
18 August, Bathurst
19 August, Katoomba
22 August, Wollongong
23 August, Newcastle
Join Roland Peelman and The Song Company on a musical journey through the four
seasons. The Company sings through the fascinating transformation of nature through
song, and its impact on the human mind. The heat of summer and the hardship of
winter have provoked memorable music whilst the decay of autumn and the rebirth
of spring have prompted an endlessly romantic stream of songs.'Summer is icumen
in', the first known canon in the English language, is the starting point for
this program that continues with songs across the centures. Tickets for these
regional concerts start at just $15 for students. Bookings Tel 02 8272 9500
Website www.songcompany.com.au
The 4th Armidale International Film Festival | A window
on the world
3 – 5 August, Armidale
 An
annual foreign language film festival held at the Belgrave Twin Cinema, Armidale.
This year, audiences will be captivated by highly acclaimed films from Europe,
Africa, Asia, South-America and the Middle East. In one single weekend you can
enter the different cultures of France, Spain, Sweden, Germany, Korea, Palestine,
Yemen, Mexico, Belgium, China, India, Italy and Russia. All Films will be subtitled.
One of the highlights for 2007 is the Australian Premiere Film Screening of the
Yemeni film, A New Day in Old Sana’a. Filmed entirely on location in the
ancient city of Sana'a, this exquisite film is the first feature ever to come
out of Yemen. A beautiful romantic comedy revealing unique insights into Middle
Eastern culture. A must see! This is your window on the world!! Festival Pass
(13 films) $80. Five and three film passes also available. Bookings Belgrave Cinema
Tel 02 6772 2856. Contact Caroline Downer Mob 0438 959 067
Email iff@une.edu.au
Website http://opus-b.com/iff/content/blogsection/4/64
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Regional Arts NSW News
 New
regional arts show on pay TV this week
A new hour long television arts program featuring
"the best of the bush" premieres at 8pm EST on Thursday 2 August on
the dedicated pay TV arts channel, Ovation. The result of a co-production between
Ovation and Regional Arts Australia, Heartland celebrates the people, places
and stories that often don't get mentioned by the mainstream media, with the first
episode featuring stories from the red centre, the Pilbara in WA and the Riverina
district of New South Wales. "Heartland goes beyond the outskirts of metropolitan
Australia to uncover some of the vast array of great art - original art, art that
opens eyes, art that entertains - art that changes live," RAA President,
Suzie Haslehurst said. Ovation is availabel on AUSTAR, FOXTEL, Optus and SelecTV.
Contact Michelle Hanna, Presenter / Producer, Ovation Tel 02 8879 7022
Email or Vivienne Skinner, Communications
Manager, RAA Tel 0411 206 224 Email
Full description on the Ovation channel website here
More funds for Quick Response Grants
Regional Arts NSW is pleased to announce an increase of $10,000 to the annual
allocation of the Quick Response Grant program. The additional funding is available
immediately for the current July to September quarter and is in response to the
strong demand and exceptional calibre of applications received in the past six
months. The Quick Response Grants program provides assistance for regional NSW
artists, arts organisations and communities to take advantage of professional
development opportunities that present themselves at short notice. The funds are
provided through the Australian Government's Regional Arts Fund which is administered
by Regional Arts NSW in New South Wales.
Contact Annette Eassie or Samantha Chester at Regional Arts NSW Tel 02 9270 2502
Email funding@regionalartsnsw.com.au
Staff changes at Orana Arts
There are some changes in the staff at the Regional Arts Board, Orana Arts, starting
on 13 August. Melissa Ryan will step into the role of Acting Regional Arts Project
and Promotions Officer (RAPPO) and current Project and Promotions Officer, Merryn
Spencer, will be Acting RADO for twelve months while RADO Kylie Moppett is on
maternity leave. Melissa has previously worked with the Orana Arts team with projects
such as the Orana Arts Cultural Directory. She has a keen interest in the arts
and is currently a member of the Promotions and Economic Development Committee
at Gilgandra Shire Council. Merryn Spencer said she is looking forward to working
with Melissa. “In the immediate future we will be consulting with community
groups to formulate our new strategic plan, developing our risk management policy
and of course continuing with our established promotional activities.”
Contact Merryn Spencer Tel 02 6817 8704 Mob 0427 777 586
Email mspencer@oranaarts.com
Contact Melissa Ryan Tel 02 6817 8705 Email mryan@oranaarts.com
New acting RADO at South West Arts
South West Arts has announced the appointment of acting Regional Arts Development
Officer/Executive Officer, Caroline Gill, who will be in the role for the next
four months while current RADO, Nina O'Brien-Hehir takes maternity leave. Caroline
is based near Pretty Pine, just north of Deniliquin and has a strong background
in arts education and cultural program management. She will be undertaking the
role in a three day per week capacity, dividing her time between the Hay and Deniliquin
offices. Caroline will be overseeing some excisting projects in the region including:
drought comedy shows in Conargo and Booligal; the launch of a new South West Arts
website in November; ArtStart film workshops this month and the Muster Moments
Exhibition Centre featuring local regional artists over the long weekend in September.
Contact Caroline Gaill Tel 02 6993 2010 Email nina@southwestarts.com.au
Website www.southwestarts.com.au
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Other News
Rural and regional taskforce kicks off
Community meetings will be held across regional New South Wales from this month,
as the NSW Government's Rural and Regional Taskforce kicks off its enquiries.
Set up by the NSW Premier, Morris Iemma in June, and chaired by the former Director
General of Premier's Department, Dr Col Gellatly, the Taskforce is to examine
and provide advice on key economic, environmental and social issues affecting
rural and regional communities across NSW. The first of the community meetings
will be held in Parkes on 23 August, followed by Cooma on 4 September, Wagga Wagga
on 5 September and then Armidale on 29 October, Grafton on 30 October and Broken
Hill on 17 December. The Taskforce is to report by February 2008. Registration
details for the community meetings will be advertised in local media and online.
More information about the Taskforce on the NSW Government website here
Funding boost for Armidale International Film Festival
A grant from the NSW Film & Televivion Office's Industry & Audience Development
program will provide strategic support for this year's Armidale International
Film Festival (above). Speaker and Member for Northern Tablelands, Richard Torbay,
will officially open the Festival on Friday 3 August. "It is a regional event
and for film buffs a wonderful opportunity to see some of the best contempory
international movies over a weekend," Mr Torbay said.
Full story on the NSW FTO Website here
 ABC
TV Sunday Arts in Broken Hill
An ABC TV crew was in Broken Hill in July shooting a story for Sunday Arts
which explores how the town has become a melting pot for artists. ‘Broken
Hill Arts Mecca’ will be screened on ABC television on 2 September.
‘Broken Hill Arts Mecca’ explores the creative lure of the ‘Silver
City’ and uncovers the wealth of new talent that now outshines the town’s
fading mine. From the ‘Brushmen of the Bush’ which established a reputation
for Broken Hill as a centre for ‘outback art’ in the 1970s to today’s
melting pot of artists and galleries (there were 36 at last count), the story
reveals the complex reasons for Broken Hill’s status as ‘The Arts End
of Australia’: from the inspiration provided by the landscape itself and
the cost of living (cheap!) to the lifestyle, the people and the healthy art market.
‘Broken Hill Arts Mecca’ on Sunday Arts ABC TV 2 September 2007
Filming in the Northern Rivers: East of Everything
NSW FTO Chief Executive, Tania Chambers, spent two days in the Northern Rivers
region, visiting the set of East of Everything, currently in production,
as well as meeting with local screen content creators and representatives from
key industry organisations such as Screenworks, based in Bangalow. "Talent
doesn't just exist in metropolitan regions and it was valuable to be able to demonstrate
the FTO's commitment to working with screen practitioners across the State. What
was particularly interesting was the number of people in the Northern Rivers working
across the various media platforms and not just in film
and television," Ms Chambers said.
Full story on the NSW FTO Website here
Nine new ArtStart projects in the Murray
 The
biennial TAFE NSW Youth Arts & Skills program ArtStart is kicking off in the
Albury Wodonga region with Murray arts announcing $9,000 in small grants for youth
and arts organisations to develop and run projects and workshops. They are:
A bus service to transport disadvantaged students to the new Albury City Library
Museum and, at the Library Museum, a workshop on transforming poetry from the
written word to a performance piece.
Engaging a video tech to work with youth to produce a local music DVD of young
performers at the Retro Cafe
A new mural for The Place youth centre
A series of hip hop dance workshops at the Westside Community Centre
Mural making worskhops with a professional mural artist teaching concept design
and painting in the Greater Hume Shire
Poetry Slam Workshops with two nationally recognized performance poets, Bravo
Child and Citizen Tom
Engaging a graffiti artist to run workshops to create murals for storage container
at Kandeer School
Creating a music video clip featuring Wild on the Border Music Program at Murray
Arts, documenting progress of all local projects and creating a DVD that will
be linked to the NSW ArtStart website.
Contact Vivien Naimo, Murray Arts Tel 02 6021 5034 Email vnaimo@murrayarts.org.au
 Indent:
Save the Scene Workshop Tour
Indent, the peak all-ages network in NSW is staging a massive event management
and music business skills workshop tour over August and September. Covering a
total of 3661.16 kilometres of open road and stretching over 20 regional centres
from Albury to Byron Bay and across the state, the Save the Scene workshops and
forums are free and open to active and past Indent event committees, young event
organisers , emerging bands and artists. The workshops 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 (Big Day
Out, Homebake, Peats Ridge Festivals). A dynamic Save The Scene tour blog with
information, interviews and photos will be updated daily online.
Contact Richard Tamplenizza Tel 02 9699 9706 Email richie@musicnsw.com
Website www.indent.net.au
Curator appointed for 18th Tamworth Fibre Textile
Biennial
 Valerie
Kirk has been appointed Curator of the 18th Tamworth Fibre Textile Biennial to
be held at Tamworth Regional Gallery from November 2008 through January 2009.
Valerie Kirk is one of the country’s leading figures in contemporary fibre
textile practice. “That someone such as Valerie who is at the pinnacle of
fibre textile arts in the country is to curate our biennial is testament to the
high regard in which the Tamworth Fibre Textile Biennial is held,” said gallery
director Elizabeth McIntosh. In 1991 Kirk was appointed head of the ANU School
of Art Textiles Workshop where she initiated the major projects Shift and Challenging
Ideas of the Cloth. She has held a number of solo exhibitions, has exhibited internationally
and her works are collected by the Powerhouse Museum and the National Gallery
of Australia, amongst others. Since 1995, Kirk has been a guest lecturer with
Textiles tours of Laos and Vietnam. MOMENTUM has been selected by Ms Kirk as the
title of the 18th biennial. Contact Elizabeth McIntosh, Tel 6767 5511 Email gallery@tamworth.nsw.gov.au
Newcastle Gallery Director leaves for Queensland
The University of Queensland has appointed of Nick Mitzevich as the new Director
of the UQ Art Museum, starting in September. Mr Mitzevich has been the Director
of the Newcastle Region Art Gallery since 2001, during which time he rejuvenated
the gallery and acquired major works by Australian artists including Tracey Moffatt,
William Dobell, Brett Whiteley, Sidney Nolan, and Juan Davila. UQ Vice-Chancellor,
Professor John Hay, AC, said Mr Mitzevich was "a very significant appointment
for the University, and for art in Queensland in general." Mr Mitzevich's
appointment follows an international search by the University after the resignation
of former director Ross Searle in April. Contact Brad Turner at UQ Communications
Tel 07 3365 2659 Email b.turner@uq.edu.au
Full story on the University of Queensland website here
New museum & gallery director at Hawkesbury City
Council
Kathleen von Witt has been appointed to the position of Gallery and Museum Director
at Hawkesbury City Council in Windsor. Kathleen has been in the position of Gallery
& Museum Curator at Hawkesbury for the past two and a half years. Previously
she was Assistant Director at Tamworth Regional Gallery, and Public Programs Coordinator
and Exhibitions Manager at the New England Regional Art Museum. The position of
Gallery Museum Curator will be advertised shortly. Website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au
Books Alive 2007 to promote reading in the millions
The Minister for the Arts and Sport Senator the Hon George Brandis SC launched
the fifth annual Books Alive campaign at the Australian Book Industry Awards in
Sydney on 24 July. Australia’s largest promotion of books and reading, Books
Alive 2007 will encourage more Australians to discover the joys of reading over
the coming month with 260,000 copies of a specially commissioned title, The
Ballad of Les Darcy, by Peter Fitzsimons, to be given away; more than 2.5
million copies of the Great Read Guide to be handed out, a national TV advertising
campaign, a website and more.
Full story on the Australia Council for the Arts website here
Books Alive website here
International music expo planned for Sydney
The Department of State and Regional Development reports that the Premier, Morris
Iemma, has announced an international music expo to be held each year in Sydney
to promote the music industry. The NSW Government through its Major Events Board
will provide $500,000 over three years to the Australian Performing Rights Association
(APRA) to help establish and stage the annual music expo – Song Summit Sydney
- starting in April next year. “The creative industries equal jobs and investment.
It’s that simple,” Mr Iemma said.
Full story on the DSRD website here
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New Resources
 Promote
contemporary craft
Providing an entirely new promotional tool for craft practitioners, curators,
gallery workers, retail outlets, hotel chains, architects and the broader market
place, promotecraft.com.au is a ‘one-stop’ site presenting the work
and experiences of a wide range of Australian craft practitioners. If you are
looking for work for an exhibition; work to sell in your quality retail outlet;
someone to produce signature tableware for your restaurant; or someone to run
ceramic masterclasses for you, then this website is the place! The site has been
designed by Stephen Goddard and built by Massive Interactive, both highly experienced
and award-winning designers for the arts. It offers searches by medium, artist
or style and each practitioner is presented across four pages to include biographies,
images of works, production, exhibition and teaching histories. Contact Debbie
Abraham Tel 02 4965 8260 Email dabraham@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
Website www.promotecraft.com.au
 Tenth
Sydney Writers Festival: Recorded sessions online
Since the 2007 Festival came to a close in early June, the SWF office has received
numerous phone calls and emails from people asking for recordings and transcripts
of their favourite sessions. Without doubt, the event that has continued to resonate
most strongly in people's minds is Andrew O'Hagan's powerful opening address,
The Power of Literature: The News that Stays News. Recordings of this and
other popular sessions are now available for you to listen to or download, including
in conversation sessions with Richard E Grant, Richard Ford, Daniel Mendelsohn
and Richard Dawkins.
Website www.swf.org.au/content/blogcategory/158/152
 D/Lux
Pony Club launch - Second Life content tour
The Pony Club is a new initiative developed by d/Lux/Media
Arts to encourage arts practice and critical dialogue in Second Life. Participants
are encouraged to climb aboard one of the uniquely designed magic ponies from
the meeting point at the front desk of Odyssey Gallery. From there you will be
taken on a teleportation trail ride through galleries, installations and interesting
new communities. Where: Australian Centre for Photography, Exhibit A Gallery and
on-line.
Website www.dluxponyclub.org
Head On
 Now
in its fourth year, Head On has established itself as one of Australia's major
photographic portrait exhibitions. This year's show attracted over 11000 visitors
at the Australian Centre for Photography and at Daylesford Foto Biennale. The
People's Choice Award this 2007 has been presented to Christian Mushenko, for
his image 'Superheroes'. Other winners, announced at the opening night by Alex
Dimitriades in front of a record crowd of 900, were Matthew Duchasne for his image
'Ahmad' (pictured), Thuy Vy for his image 'Ancestors' and Stephen Dupont 'Axe
Mi Biggie' ("Mr Take My Picture"). Special commendation went to Neil
Wallace for his image 'Megan'. See all these and more in the Head On exhibitoin
online. Contact Moshe Rosenzveig, Curator Email info@headon.com.au
Website www.headon.com.au
 See
Jane | Where the Girls Aren't
A study of gender representation in recent G-rated films found that 3 out of every
4 characters represented were male. The study 'Where the girls aren’t: Gender
disparity saturates G-rated films' analysed 4,249 speaking characters in the 101
top-grossing G-rated films, both animated and live-action, released between 1990
and 2004. The research was commissioned by See Jane, a program of the American
father–daughter advocacy group Dads & Daughters which encourages balanced
gender representation in entertainment for children. Download the publication
from the See Jane website.
Website www.seejane.org
 Runway
Issue 9: Change
An independent, artist driven project, runway magazine is produced biannually
providing young and emerging artists with the opportunity to present new work
in a format alternative to the gallery space. From the website: "The Invisible
Inc is excited to present the latest and biggest issue ever of the contemporary
art magazine runway. In this issue, thirty artists and writers tackle the theme
of ‘change’ in diverse and engaging ways." Includes interview with
artists and artist collectives, feature articles and reviews. Available now through
the runway online story or from stockists.
Website www.runway.org.au
 The
Australian Music Office
The Australian Music Office supports and develops the Aussie music industry by
giving direct referrals and advice on export logistics, strategy and trends. The
Office acts as a liason between various industry groups and develops partnerships
to increase exposure and visibility of Australians in music abroad. There is a
ton of great information on the site, so be sure to take a regular look in.
Website www.australianmusicoffice.com
 Arts
& entertainment on new ABC site
The new ABC News site has aggregated its arts and entertainment with a structure
designed to allow the audience a broad overview of the field, as well as the ability
to 'drill down' to specific areas of interest. Check out the new Arts and Entertainment
section on the ABC News website.
Website www.abc.net.au/news/tag/arts-and-entertainment
FTO News
The NSW Film & Television Office (FTO) produces an excellent regular e-newsletter
which includes grants, screenings and other information about awards, festivals,
workshops and other events of interest to anyone involved in filmmaking in NSW.
Sign up on the FTO website.
Website www.fto.nsw.gov.au/subscribe.asp
 Music
NSW e-Rider
A monthly news service from Music NSW which manages Indent, the peak all-ages
network in NSW; the Whichway Indigenous music project and the VROOM online music
touring site. The e-Rider includes industry news, opportunities and events as
well as CD reviews and a gig guide. Sign up through the Music NSW website (top
right hand corner.
Website www.musicnsw.com
Australian Screen
 The
Australian film industry has launched a huge online archive of newsreels, advertisements,
TV shows and movie clips covering more than a century of Australian film-making.
Australian Screen is a look at the Australian film and television industry, from
its earliest days to the present. You can view clips from Australian feature films,
documentaries, TV programs, shorts, home movies, newsreels, advertisements, other
historical footage, and sponsored films produced over the last 100 years, with
curators’ notes and other information about each title. The site currently
contains 1,513 clips from 585 film and television titles, and is constantly being
added to. You can also visit the education page for educational content provided
by The Le@rning Federation.
Website www.australianscreen.com.au
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Project Reports
 The
Lismore Lantern Parade 2007:
Re-enchanting the dream
January – June, Lismore
Despite the bitter cold and wet over 1,000 people participated in this year's
Lismore Lantern Festival with over 10,000 people in the audience. Festival Director,
Jyllie Jackson, received a Quick Response Grant from Regional Arts NSW to work
for six weeks with a group of mostly young people from Coraki to create a special
character for this year's event, called The Dream Holder. The project was initiated
by the Coraki Crime Prevention Committee. The kids designed the lantern together
and everyone had a hand in building and decorating it. Other community groups
represented in the parade included a group of 40 Sudanese refugees, Guides, students
from Evans River Primary, Casino and Richmond River High Schools, theatre costume
students from TAFE and many, many more. With the overall theme of 'Dare to Dream',
participants explored ides of archetypes, masks and mirrors, and there were around
130 participants in the spectacular choreographed finale at the Riverside Park
Amphitheatre. Contact Jyllie Jackson Email festival@nrg.com.au
Website www.lanternparade.com
This project was
made possible with a grant from the Regional Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program
(CASP)
Tamworth Orchestral Festival
19 – 20 May, Tamworth
 Musicians
from the Tamworth Youth Philharmonia and Tamworth Regional Youth Orchestra came
together earlier this give year to participate in an Orchestral Festival. This
included sectionals, social time and performances of orchestral music. Both orchestras
combined for two days to study repertoire under the Direction of Mr Mark Shiell,
principal conductor of Melbourne University’s New Audience Ensemble and Melbourne
New Orchestra. Professional musicians from Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Australian
Chamber Orchestra, Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra and Opera House Proms
Orchestra were also on hand to provide specialist direction in sectional rehearsals
and support the orchestra. They were ably assisted by Tamworth Conservatorium
staff members who work regularly within the Orchestral Program. The Orchestra
presented an Open Rehearsal session to conclude the weekend with works such as
‘Mars' from The Planets, demonstrating what fantastic educational
and social experiences of this nature are available for our young musicians. Contact
Rob Hurcum, Tamworth Regional Conservatorium Tel 02 6766 7507 Email admin@tamworthregionalconservatorium.com.au
This project
was made possible with a grant from the Regional Arts NSW Country Arts Support
Program (CASP)
 Dramaturg
Two
1 April – 30 November, Goulburn & Sydney
Last year, the Lieder Theatre began a dramaturg workshop program, identifying
three local playwrights and launching them towards completing a performable draft
script. The experience led to the realisation of the importance in nurturing and
supporting the process over a reasonable period of time, involving regular visits
and contact with a professional dramaturg to continue the monitoring and creative
focusing of the works. As a result, throughout 2007 dramaturg Francesca Smith
will make 3-4 visits to nurture and guide the writers to develop their work for
performance. The three writers are Judith Boyd, David Cole and Keiran
Milward. The longer process of developing a script is new to the Lieder and
seen as a valuable step in the development of the company which hopes to demonstrate
leadership in supporting local regional theatre workers and writers in substantial
and meaningful ways. Contact Chrisjohn Hancock Tel 02 4821 5066 Email lieder@goulburn.net.au
This project has been made possible
with a grant from the Regional Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program
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What's On
 Ronald
Baer: Cluster
Until 26 August, St Albans
Cluster is a solo exhibition of Ronald Baer's paintings and works
on paper. Ronald lived and worked in the Walpiri Aboriginal community of Yuendumu,
300km north-west of Alice Springs on the edge of the Tanami Desert , from 1992
to 1996. This exhibition of portraits of Aboriginal people and landscapes draws
on this experience. He says " The close experience of the landscape of Central
Australia and adaptations to community life, isolation and differing cultural
values caused a notable shift in my painting". Free entry. St Albans Gallery,
17 Wharf St, St Albans. Contact Suzie Startin Tel 02 4568 2286
Email stalbansgallery@myisp.net.au
 Artexpress
Until 26 August 26, Orange
An annual travelling exhibition of outstanding works by NSW HSC arts students.
Drawn from a wide range of schools throughout the state, Artexpress demonstrates
mastery of a wide range of media, conventions and techniques and is always worth
a visit. At Orange Regional Gallery. Contact Tel 02 6393 8136.
Out There
Until 2 September, Broken HIll
A survey exhibition by local Broken Hill artist Clark Barrett, showcasing a selection
of his work from the period 1980-2007. Out There showcases Barrett's use
of the gates and grids on the isolated roads of the Far West Regions, aerial views,
woolshed interiors and night time images as iconic themes throughout his art.
Barrett is renowned for his exploration and use of all colours of the spectrum.
Since the 1990s he has been painting plein air on various properties in the district.
His paintings have been exhibited and collected across Australia and internationally.
He has been the recipient of numerous art awards, including the Country Energy
Art Prize ‘Workers’ Choice’ award in 2005 and four time winner
of the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery ‘Acquisitive Prize’. Broken
Hill Regional Art Gallery Tel 08 8088 6897 Email artgallery@brokenhill.nsw.gov.au
MetroScreen Newcastle graduates film screening
2 August, Newcastle
Metro Screen’s Mobile Unit is an offsite training and project department,
providing people in greater
Sydney and regional New South Wales with the skills to make short films, documentaries
and new media works. The graduates of the Screen Scholarship in Newcastle have
produced 7 X 25 minute short screen stories about their lives and are screening
their works at the Octapod, Upstairs TPI House, Cnr King and Auckland St, Newcastle
at 6pm. RSVP: Katrina Douglas. Tel 02 9361 5318 Email mobileunit@metroscreen.org.au
 Bell
Shakespeare: Othello
2 – 4 August, Orange
Bell Shakespeare presents Othello for the first time in the company's history.
Helpmann Award-winning director Marion Potts directs acclaimed actor, Wayne Blair
in this groundbreaking production. Also starring Marcus Graham. Othello is Shakespeare's
powerful and unnerving examination of politics and personal tragedy. At Orange
Civic Theatre. Contact Tel Tel 02 6393 8111 Website www.bellshakespeare.com.au
Face of Donation
 2
– 19 August, Griffith
An exhibition by photographer Marco Sacchi and the Australian Red Cross Blood
Service. The inspirational documentation giving a rare glimpse into the private
world of people who have been touched by organ-donation and transplantation, emphasising
the importance in raising awareness within the public about organ donation. The
exhibition displays the respect, trust, love, compassion and ultimate life saving
nature of the organ donation process. Griffith Regional Art Gallery Tel 02 6962 5991
Email gallery@griffith.nsw.gov.au
The Zoo Story by Edward Albee
3 – 4 August, Milthorpe
Sydney based performers present this classic Albee play using Chekov's acting
technique, Rudolf Steiner's speech formation and euryhtmy, and in doing so, highlight
the relationship between voice and gesture. This remarkable play, set in Central
park NY allows us to witness a meeting between two strangers that ultimately has
us questioning the very foundation upon which society is based. These two performances
are in support of the Milthorpe Children's Garden, the local Steiner inspired
child care centre. The Tonic Restaurant, Milthorpe. Tel 02 6366 3811
 50/50
Affordable Art Sale
3 – 24 August, Armidale
A unique and fun way to acquire an affordable framed original or limited edition
artwork at the New England Regional Art Museum. The sale takes the form of a random
draw where 50 artworks are available and 50 tickets are sold so everyone wins
a work. Artists include John Brack, John Olsen, Arthur Boyd, Jamie Boyd, Max Miller,
Judy Cassab, Clifton Pugh and Adrian Lockhart plus lots more and the ticket price
is only $550. Organised by the Sandon County Apex Club of Armidale the exhibition
is on view at NERAM throughout August with the draw to take place on the 24 August
at 6pm. Contact NERAM Tel 02 6772 5255
Website www.neram.com.au/current.html
 Judy
Nobilo
3 – 30 August, Narrabri
A new exhibition of works by this emerging artist from the north-western area
of New South Wales. Judy Nobilo has has received numerous awards for her works
at local exhibitions and shows. Her portrait of local identity Ted Phillips, who
is Judy's neighbour, was chosen as a finalist in the Lexus Mortimer Art Prize
2006. Judy also won the Peoples Choice Award for her portrait of Ted. At Narrabri
Antiques & Art, Dangar Street, Narrabri.
Contact Margaret Gleeson Tel 02 6792 5444
Book Launch: The Vietnam Years
4 August, Orange
The new book by local author Michael Caulfield will be launched at a joint function
by the Central West Writers' Centre, Boomers Bookshop and Wicked Fairy Events,
including a pre-dinner drink and canapes followed by a two course dinner. Michael
Caulfield has been a composer, musician, TV and film producer and director, and
was the producer of the Logie winning ABC TV series Australians at War.
Following its success, the Department of Veterans' Affairs provided funding for
the archive under the Australian Government's Commemorations Program. 7pm at the
Highland Heritage Function Centre. Contact Tel 02 6361 8399.
 Tippisandra
Road
4 – 28 August, Canowindra
Celebrated film maker, producer and cinematographer Tom Cowan will open this exhibition
of digital still prints. Shot while he was in India last year, the work captures
a Bangalore street at sunset busy Tippisandra Road. At Taste Canowindra. Contact
Tel 02 6344 2332.
17th Annual Dubbo Jazz Festival
 10
– 12 August, Dubbo
Classy sizzling hot jazz returns to Dubbo for the 17th Annual Jazz Festival with
national and internatinoal artists playing all styles of jazz over 27 hours in
five venues under one roof at the Dubbo RSL Club Resort. Other performances will
take place at local wineries and venues. The festival includes a Jazz Breakfast,
Gospel Service and a Wind Down Dinner Dance. The cream of Australian jazz musicians
will be on show including the world renowned Bob Barnard Jazz Band, Sydney-Zenith
Jazz Band, the Jive Bombers, Liquorice Allsorts, Jazz Factory, Hot Peppers Melbourne
Jazz Band, Performing Brazil, The Banjo Kings, Helen Fenton Sextet, Bailey's Blokes,
Shawnuf Jazz Trio, Straight Back Fellows, MetTet, Sydney Metro Big Band and more.
Music to suit all tastes. Contact Ross Tinghe Tel 02 6882 4649
Email tigh.inv@bigpond.com
Website www.users.bigpond.com/dubbojazz/festivals.html
Circus exhibition
11 August - 23 September, Maitland
The Circus is an endearing and generally loved theme. This exhibition brings
together an artist, Joe Furlonger, who has spent many years studying and translating
the characters of the circus into both 2D and 3D work; an artist, Robert Calander,
who has spent the last year creating a magnificent diorama of the circus; and
over 60 preschool children and their idea of the clown in the circus. Maitland
Regional Art Gallery Tel 02 4934 9859 Website www.mrag.org.au
Simon Tedeschi & Bathurst Chamber Orchestra
12 August, Bathurst
Simon Tedeschi returns to Bathurst for one performance only with the Bathurst
Chamber Orchestra for an all Greig Program including favourites such as the Peer
Gynt Suites. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear Simon's marvelous presentation
of the Greig Piaon Concerto. All Saints Cathedral. Tel 02 6331 6622
 This
month at Tweed River Art Gallery
16 August – 7 October
 Olive Cotton
Award
A fascinating exhibition of over 120 entries in the Gallery's annual award for
photographic portraiture showcasing new work by emerging and established artists
from across Australia. 2007 Award Judge is Richard Moore, Executive Director,
Melbourne International Film Festival and renowned documentary producer.
Inhabitation
Karen Cromwell's installation of intimately scaled drawings and embroideries takes
viewers on a nocturnal tour of the flora and fauna of the Tweed Coast.
Tweed River Art Gallery, Cnr Tweed Valley Way & Mistral Rd, Murwillumbah Contact
Tel 02 6670 2790 Website www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/artgallery
This month at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
17 August – 30 September, Bathurst
Christine McMillan
Local artist Christine McMillian uses found objects such as echidna spines and
carp scales to examine elements in nature, including the interactions between
objects and their shadows. In creating this project McMillan called for donations
of gauze and natural materials from the general public, a process she documented
on her blogsite.
Twined Together: Kunmadj
Njalehnjaleken
Australia's first survey of contemporary and historical Aboriginal fibre art from
western Arnhem Land, focuses on the distinctive work of women artists from the
community of Gunbalanya (formerly Oenpelli) remote outstations located in the
sandstone escarpment known as the 'stone country'. Twined Together celebrated
the work of these Aboriginal artists and highlights the individual nature of their
work.Bathurst Regional Art Gallery. Tel 02 6333 6555
 Bangalow
Music Festival 2007
17 – 19 August, Bangalow
"A paradise brimming with blissful music." Standing ovations and superb
playing saw last year’s Bangalow Music Festival packed with full houses.
This year the 6th annual magical festival of music will be held over a weekend,
in the Byron hinterland of Bangalow. Legendary Australian composer Peter Sculthorpe
described the Bangalow Music Festival as “the most exciting festival outside
a capital city that I have ever attended”. The masters of composition will
be matched by masters in performance. Highlights include the Flinders Quartet,
Whiteley Piano Trio and Sydney Chamber Choir. Tickets: $250 for all 9 concerts,
with group discounts for bookings of 6 or more. Single tickets $40 per concert.
Contact Tel 07 3735 6351 Email manager@southernxsoloists.com
Website www.southernxsoloists.com
Funny Green Smelly Stuff /
 Nester
Lou & Slim Knackers
18 August Canowindra
By day Merri-May Gill and Simon Mellor are all things slimy and mucky in their
musical kids' show 'The Funny Green Smelly Things'. By night it's an equally sticky
performance for adults as they take on the roles of Nester Lou and Slim Knackers,
very dubious country music stars. It's risqué theatre restaurant comedy.
Both Gill and Mellor hail from western NSW and have been touring their two shows
side but side with great success. The Funny Green Smelly Things' was a highlight
of the recent Fun4Kids Festival. Shows at 2pm (kids) and 6.30pm (adults) at Taste
Canowindra. Bookings Tel 02 6344 2332
Lancaster Press
23 August – 3 September
A collection of lithography prints by master printmaker Peter Lancaster. Lancaster
Press has a grand portfolio featuring prints by John Coburn and Geoff Riccardo.
Griffith Regional Art Gallery Tel 02 6962 5991 Email gallery@griffith.nsw.gov.au
Newcastle Jazz Festival
24 – 26 August, Newcastle
With 36 bands, enjoy 85 hours of live music over three days, as well as a jazz
breakfast, jazz gospel, festival dinner and gala dance. Website www.newcastlejazz.com.au
 Dubbo
Theatre Company celebrates 50 years
25 August, Dubbo
Dubbo Theatre Company will celebrate its 50 year reunion this month. The celebration
will be preceded by DATS' current production of Oliver at 4pm. Tickets
$25/ $18, from Snares Newsagency in Talbragar St Dubbo. The reunion celebrations
are $15 with a full licensed bar operating. DATS extends invitations to all past
and present members to help celebrate 50 years of entertaining western NSW. Reunion
at Dubbo Civic Centre, 7pm. Contact Warren Landsey Mob 0427 459 138
Website www.dubbotheatrecompany.com.au
Shoalhaven Poetry Festival
31 August – 2 September
Opening with a launch dinner at Berry Hotel with Richard Morecroft. Workshops
and poetry readings will run throughout the weekend including guests such as the
Bush Poets, Peter Skrzynecki and many more. Don't miss Poetry under the Stars
at Cambewarra Estate Vineyard, and Poets Picnic at Bundanon Smoke Ceremony. Email shoalhavenpoetry@shoal.net.au
Website www.fawnswshoalhaven.org.au/2007_poetry_festival.htm
The Fatherhood Festival
31 August – 2 September, Byron Bay
Question, share and celebrate. The Fatherhood Festival aims to do this with its
rich, three day program of music concerts, comedy, games, art and conversations.
This is a real family festival which includes mums, dads, grand parents and kids
of all ages. This year's line up features Pete Murray and a host of artists, sports
personalities and speakers.
Website www.fatherhoodfestival.com
Warren Fahey and His Larrikins
7 September, Maitland
In celebration of Poetry Week, Warren Fahey and His Larrikins are performing as
part of the Maitland City of the Arts concerts series for 2007. Come and enjoy
a good yarn, poem or ditty with Australian folklore and songs. Tickets include
the performance, a sample of Aussie tucker, tea, coffee and beer. Warren Fahey
tours with his 'fellow larrikin mates', Marcus Holden, one of Australia's most
sought-after fiddle, mandolin, guitar and viola players; and Garry Steel, a remarkable
virtuoso player of the accordion. 7pm. Tickets $15/ $20. Maitland Regional Art
Gallery Tel 02 4934 9859 Website www.mrag.org.au
 Turning
Wave Festival Historic Gundagai
12 – 16 September, Gundagai
Next month, all the tracks will be winding back to the historic township of Gundagai
which will come alive to the sounds of Irish and Australian music for the Turning
Wave Festival. The festival celebrates Gundagai’s connections with early
Irish settlement and its unique place in an emerging Australian national identity.
The program lists a wide range of events, both traditional and contemporary, with
an long line-up of performers including over sixty top-class acts from around
Australia and Ireland. Premiering at the festival will be a new theatre production
Heritage, expressing the journey of Irish immigration to Australia in the
1800s in a vibrant and colourful show. Heritage features the Sydney Irish
Dance Ensemble under the direction of Margaret Winnett, with traditional musicians
playing throughout, and special performances of dance & music by Dhanyadha
Wigaji, from the local Wiradjuri community. Email twf@greginc.org.au
Website www.turningwave.org.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
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
For 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
 Krinkle
Theatre: Puppet-making workshops
4 August, Grafton
Grafton Regional Gallery offers kids and the young at heart the experience and
joy of making puppets with this 90 minute workshop and performance by Krinkle
Theatre. The gallery will be transformed into a stage for Ziggy Swift,
Krinkl’s hip hoping, break-dancing puppet, guarded by two MATRIX-styled bodyguards
(the puppeteers). Krinkl uses recycled and disposable items as materials and the
audience will have the opportunity to make a puppet out of plastic bags and learn
some moves from the master himself (Ziggy). Puppets created during the workshops
will then decorate the Star Court Theatre in Lismore for the NORPA Puppet Theatre
shows on 17 and 18 August. The puppets with then travel to Perth to be a part
of the Million Puppet Project, a Guinness World Record attempt next April 2008.
2pm at Grafton Regional Gallery. Contact Tel 02 6642 3177
Museums Connect
8 August, Dubbo
An opportunity for museum, gallery, library, historical society and family history
volunteers and staff to come together and discuss issues and share ideas relevant
to the sector. The day will include networking and introductions; presentation
on museum storage practice; workshop with Powerhouse Museum on why, what and how
museums collect. Presented by Michelle Brown, Assistant Curator, Design &
Society, Powerhouse Museum; Jessica Moore, Collections Officer Western Plains
Cultural Centre; and Brigette Leece Manager Western Plains Cultural Centre. 10am
- 4.30pm at the Western Plains Cultural Centre. Registration forms online. Email
rappo@oranaarts.com Website www.oranaarts.com
Country Week 2007
10 – 12 August, Sydney
The fourth annual Country Week expo will be held at Rosehill Racecourse this month.Country
Week provides an opportunity for Sydneysiders to find out about the benefits of
living and working in country and regional NSW. The expo will feature a Jobs Board
and Business and Investment Board to highlight work and investment opportunities
in regional NSW. Country Week attracts people from Sydney looking to relocate
to regional NSW and seeking employment, particularly younger couples and those
with sought after skills such as trades. Website www.countryweek.com.au
Adam Kronenberg: Puppetry Workshops
11 & 12 August, Bathurst
Workshops with international puppeteer, Adam Kronenberg, which will involve creating
large scale puppets for the Catapult circus and physical theatre festival in Bathurst
in September. Open to anyone with an interest in learning master skills in puppet
makingwith international puppeteer Adam Kronenberg. The workshops are hosted by
the Performing Arts Development Program at the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment
Centre. Contact Margie Breen Tel 02 6333 6161.
Karl Shead: Set Design Workshop
18 – 19 August, Bathurst
Also hosted by the Performing Arts Development Program, this workshop is with
Karl Shead, the theatre technical officer at CSU and an experienced set designer
and builder. Karl has designed theatre productions for Ensemble Theatre and Australian
Theatre for Young People. Prior to coming to CSU in 2003, he was employed for
a number of years by Opera Australia as a set builder. At Bathurst Memorial Entertainment
Centre. Contact Margie Breen Tel 02 6333 6161.
Local Government Aboriginal Network Conference:
Working Together
5 – 7 September, Coffs Harbour
The aim of this conference is to provide a forum for enhancing the profile
of Aboriginal communities, the skills and culture. The conference also provides
an opportunity for Local Government professionals and elected representatives
to discuss current issues affecting Aboriginal communities including health, education
and employment strategies, enterprise and cultural development. The conference
generally attracts up to 200 delegates from a wide range of areas including: Aboriginal
Liaison Officers; representatives from the public sector in State and Federal
Government; companies and industry consultants from the private sector; representatives
from community and volunteer groups; elected representatives, General Managers
and senior staff from Local Government in NSW. The theme for the 2007 Conference
is 'Working Together.' Registration, accommodation and conference program available
online. Contact Malcolm McLeod Tel 02 6648 4840 Email malcolm.mcleod@chcc.nsw.gov.au
Website www.lganconference2007.com/
Museums & Galleries Services Qld 2007
Conference
3 C's: contemporary collecting & communication
14 – 16 September, Surfer's Paradise
This year's Museums & Galleries Services Qld conference will explore the following
themes: pros and cons of convergence and collaborations for cultural / heritage
precincts, museums, libraries, performance spaces, visitor centres and other non-collecting
organisations; the sector’s contribution to public debate and quality of
life; public programs and quality; cross disciplinary centres of learning and
engagement; impact of new technologies; collecting for the future provides a full
program of master classes, skill sessions and keynote speakers. Information and
registration forms available online. Contact Kerri Laidlaw Tel 07 3215 0844
Email kerri.laidlaw@magsq.com.au
Website www.magsq.com.au
Accessible Arts | Arts Activated Conference
26 – 27 September, Sydney
Organised by Accessible Arts, the peak arts and disability organisation
across New South Wales, in partnership with the Spastic Centre, Arts Activated
will be an opportunity to participate in seminars and practical workshops in dance,
theatre, visual arts, audience development and community cultural development.
It is aimed at disability arts workers, managers of arts venues and arts programs,
artists with a disability and artists working with people with a disability. The
Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Contact Accessible Arts Tel 02 9251 6499
Website www.thespasticcentre.com.au/artsactivated
Country Arts SA | 5th regional state forum:
Yarning at the Crossroads
12 –13 October, Port Augusta (SA)
Country Arts SA invites artists, artworkers and those interested in how the arts
contribute to regional sustainability from across the State - indeed, across the
nation - to join them in a series of conversations at the crossroads of Australia
this October. Yarning at the Crossroads, Country Arts SA's fifth regional state
forum, will be a series of 'Yarning Sessions' that will draw out delegates real
life experiences at they relate to the challenges of creating centres of art and
culture. Featuring a Keynote Yarn by Christie Anthoney, Director Adelaide Fringe
Festival and the launch of the 2008 Regional Centre for Culture. Full information
and registration info online. Country Arts SA Website [PDF] http://www.countryarts.org.au/ccd/pdf/yarning_sm.pdf
(File size: 1.1MB)
Write media releases with the impact
14 October, Robertson
Senior journalist on Australian metropolitan newspapers and magazines, and respected
educator Wynne Gibson will be presenting this invaluable seminar on writing media
releases for press, radio and TV. An initiative of the Robertson Heritage Railway
Station to be held at The Fettlers Shed Gallery Robertson, a not-for-profit community
project run entirely by volunteers to advance artistic and cultural achievement
in the region. The program will begin at 10am and finish at 3pm. Tea and coffee
will be provided but BYO lunch. Generous handouts will be made available. Each
participant is expected to bring an A4 notebook, pens, and clipboard. Cost $10.
All proceeds go to the gallery. Contact Leanne Stefanac Tel 02 4885 1720
Email fettlers_shed@yahoo.com.au
A weekend of song by the sea
19 – 21 October, Bonny Hills
A weekend of good food, excellent company and the expertise of leading choral
teachers, Rachel Hore and Stephen Taberner. Rachel and Stephen are well known
throughout Australia for their inspiring teaching and unique blend of world music,
original choral compositions and funky arrangements. Both experienced and beginning
singers are welcome. Each day will be structured around singing sessions, with
the opportunity for electives or time just to relax. The beautifully landscaped
Bonny Hills Conference Centre, the venue for the weekend, is five minutes walking
distance from Rainbow Beach. Accommodation is dormitory style. Costs $100 - $230.
Contact Elly Franchimont Tel 02 6586 1060 Email ellyfranch@hotmail.com
Cultural Trends Conference: Evidence and the cultural sector
| call for papers
5 November, London (UK)
Challenging myths, researching reality – the role of evidence in the cultural
sector is the theme for this conference in the UK. Proposals now sought for papers
that address the following questions: is evidence used in developing cultural
policy? If so, what kind of evidence? Where does it come from, how is it constructed,
and how is it used? What kind of evidence might be needed to shape the future?
Papers are invited that cover the breath of the cultural sector, ranging from
funded and high arts, to creative industries and that support or contradict commonly
held assertions that culture changes lives and transforms places. It is hoped
to publish papers given in forthcoming issues of Cultural Trends. City
University, London UK. Abstracts of 300 words should be submitted to the editor,
Professor Sara Selwood Email s.selwood@city.ac.uk
Website www.culturalcommons.org/eventdetail.cfm?ID=1188
Closing 1 September
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Opportunities
Peats Ridge Festival | Installation artists
This year Peats Ridge Festival is again offering installation artists the opportunity
to create site-specific installations for the festival grounds. Applications are
also open for artists to exhibit pre-existing works on site at the festival. The
festival is a four day event in Glenworth Valley, featuring over 300 bands on
15 stages, a children’s festival, art installations, workshops, markets,
open air cinema, theatrical performance and discussion and education about living
sustainably. Tel 02 9281 3316 Email info@peatsridgefestival.com.au
Website www.peatsridgefestival.com.au
Closing 6 August
Peats Ridge Festival | Musicians
Peats Ridge Festival is inviting bands and artists to apply to perform at this
year’s festival, held over New Year’s Eve. Applications are now open
for all musical performers, installation artists, theatrical performers and children’s
entertainers and workshops. Website www.peatsridgefestival.com.au
Closing 6 August
Surf like a girl
Writers, photographers, designers, artists and other contributers are sought to
prepare or submit completed material for a women and girls surfing website. The
material submitted should be about or related to women and girls who surf, aussie
surf culture, health, fitness, travel and music. The content should inspire Australian
women and girls and attract a broad audience. The site aims to be an edgy, street-smart
educational and community building tool for women and girls of all ages who enjoy
water sports and surfing around Australia. Writers are required to submit material
ranging from 300 - 3000 words; Photographers required to submit work of a surf,
coastal, marine, sport or related subject for online gallery and single shot use;
and artists and designers required to submit work and ideas for inclusion in the
layout of the website. Regular and one-off contributors are welcome to contribute
and discuss their ideas. Email kristy@surflikeagirl.com.au
Website www.surflikeagirl.com.au
Closing 19 August
Flake Film Festival
The 5th Flake Film Festival is Australia's topographically highest festival, with
screenings in September at Perisher and Thredbo Ski Resorts. Films of any genre
can be submitted. They must be less than 8 minutes and include the 2007 theme-
water (or lack of it!). $5,000 cash and prizes up for grabs. Information and entry
forms online. Website www.flakefilmfestival.com
Closing 20 August
Bathurst Health Service | Arts & Health
Program
Expressions of interest sought from suitably qualified practitioners in the visual
and performing arts to be involved in an innovative arts and health program at
the new Bathurst Health Service (Bathurst Hospital) which will be completed in
December. A committee has been established to develop a multi arts program for
the Service which will include the visual and performing arts. The program’s
themes are: the natural environment, historical significance, healing and nurturing
and recovery and the aim is to develop displays of permanent and temporary visual
artworks, ongoing and one-off performance activities, workshops and special celebratory
events. A selection panel including representatives from Bathurst Health Service,
Bathurst Health Council and local arts representatives will short list artists
who will be invited to develop proposals for inclusion in the program. Contact
Stuart MacKinnon Tel 02 6368 8182 Email stuart.mackinnon@gwahs.health.nsw.gov.au
Closing 31 August
Torun Film Fest 2007
The Torun International Film Festival, held every year in the town of Torun
(listed on UNESCO’S World Relics List) in Northern Poland, is calling for
entries. The aim of the festival is the presentation of young cinema, and ambitious
artistic films that have been produced outside the commercial system.
Website www.festivaltoffi.pl
Closing 30 September
ATOM | Film Writers Wanted
The Australian Teachers of Media (ATOM) are always looking for writers for their
publications Metro Magazine and Screen Education Magazine. All writers
are paid for their articles. Contact Email assistanteditor@atom.org.au
Website www.metromagazine.com.au
No deadline
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Employment
Exhibitions Assistant, Western Plains Cultural
Centre
Salary $37,271 – $42,459, Dubbo
The new Western Plains Cultural Centre in Dubbo, a benchmark for new galleries
and museums, seeks an exceptional team player to join the Centre’s team to
assist the development and implementation of all exhibitions. The Centre is of
very high quality and openly supported by the community, offering great professional
development. The position is responsible for working closely with the Curator
and other WPCC staff to plan, research and install exhibitions relating to both
the visual arts and social history. Considered applicants will have a diploma
or equivalent in the visual arts/ museum studies. A commencing salary will be
negotiated with the successful applicant dependent upon skills, knowledge, experience
and qualifications. Contact Tel 02 6801 4430 Email dcc@dubbo.nsw.gov.au
Website www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au
Closing 7 August
Museums Officer, Western Plains Cultural
Centre
Salary $50,106 – $57,623, Dubbo
The new Western Plains Cultural Centre in Dubbo, a benchmark for new galleries
and museums, seeks a dynamic and motivated person to assist in the development
of the Museum. The Museum is of very high quality and openly supported by the
community. The position is responsible for working closely with the artistic program
team, assuming responsibility for a range of education, exhibition development
and collection management projects relevant to the social history of the Dubbo
region. This appointment will be for a period of three years from the date of
appointment. A commencing salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant
dependent upon skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications. Contact Tel 02 6801 4430
Email dcc@dubbo.nsw.gov.au
Website www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au
Closing 7 August
Conference Coordinator, Art at the Heart
Salary $55 737 – $58,640, Alice Springs
Regional Arts Australia (RAA), the peak body for the Australia wide network of
regional arts organisations, is staging the 2008 RAA national conference ‘Art
at the Heart’ in Alice Springs from the 3 - 5 October 2008. The conference
will be hosted by the Northern Territory Government through Arts NT and will be
an opportunity for delegates from all over Australia to discuss, celebrate and
experience the arts and cultural achievements of regional communities across the
country and to find inspiration in the red centre – the heart of Australia,
Alice Springs. The Conference Coordinator, located in Alice Springs (preferably)
or Darwin, is responsible for the planning and development of the 2008 RAA national
conference including liaising with the local host community and preparing funding
submissions, marketing and promotional materials. The Conference Coordinator will
also prepare progress reports and help to ensure that strong outcomes are achieved
for the regional host community of Alice Springs. Contact Christine Silvester
Tel 08 8999 6053 Email christine.Silvester@nt.gov.au
Website www.nt.gov.au/nreta/arts/artsnt/index.html
Closing 10 August
Gallery Director/CEO, Wollongong City Gallery
Salary not stated, Wollongong
Wollongong City Gallery is one of the largest regional art museums in Australia,
with a major collection of the art of the Illawarra, contemporary Australian,
Aboriginal and Asian art. The successful applicant will be responsible for the
delivery of strategic outcomes including: directing the administrative and artistic
activities of the gallery; administering the financial activities of the gallery;
the overall artistic direction of the Gallery in relation to collecting, exhibiting,
education, programming, registration and installation; the promotion of the gallery
and its programs; developing and maintaining professional liaison with the arts
community in support and promotion of the development of the arts; and coordination
of fundraising, including the preparation of sponsorship proposals and funding
applications to arts industry, corporate and philanthropic organisations. Contact
Deanne Heidrich Tel 02 4227 7326 Website www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/YourCouncil/215.asp
Closing 17 August
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Grants, Fellowships + Residencies
NSW FTO | Multicultural mentorship scheme
The MMS is open to people of diverse cultural and non-English speaking backgrounds
with a story to tell in short film. Supported by the NSW Film and Television Office,
four storytellers from NSW will be offered equipment, facilities hire, stock,
post production facilities, and a $2,000 budget. In addition, each filmmaker will
be mentored by an industry professional. Previous films explored topics including
cultural conflict and drama of stereotypes; issues surrounding sexual attraction
between white people and people of colour; beliefs and notions of ‘truth’,
history and memory; ideas around the term ‘people of middle eastern appearance’;
and ideas around the topic of ‘Australian values. Contact David Opitz. Tel 02 9361 5318
Email d.opitz@metroscreen.org.au
Closing 3 August
Australia-China Council general grants program
Allocates funding to projects that further the Australia-China Council's aim,
which is to broaden and deepen relations between Australia and China by fostering
a greater awareness and understanding of each other's country and developing and
expanding contact and exchange between Australia and China. General funding grants,
residencies and awards. Contact the Australia-China Council Secretariat Tel 02 6261 3818
Email auschina.council@dfat.gov.au
Website www.dfat.gov.au/acc
Closing various dates from 6 August
Brenda Clouten memorial travelling scholarship
Lower Hunter Region
Offering $3,000 for young artists under 25 enrolled in a tertiary institution
in the Lower Hunter (including Singleton) to travel, study, experience and create
work overseas. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of artistic merit
and potential including submission outline and four represented works in any medium.
for a young achiever in the visual arts. Website www.mrag.org.au/edbrenda.htm
Closing 10 August
Ashfield Council artist-in-residence program
Open to performing, visual and literary artists from regional and remote areas
in Australia, Ashfield Council's artist-in-residence program offers accommodation
at Thirning Villa in exchange for services by the artist. The focus of the program
is on community cultural development whereby the artist will assist the community
to express aspirations through the arts. The program offers the opportunity for
artists to share their vision with the community in a specific manner. Contact
Council's Community Services Department Tel 02 9716 1844 Website www.ashfield.nsw.gov.au/community_services/AIR.htm
Closing 30 August
DCITA | Visions of Australia
Visions of Australia aims to enable more Australians to enjoy our diverse culture
by accessing exhibitions of cultural material. It provides funding to eligible
organisations to develop and tour exhibitions of Australian cultural material
across Australia. Exhibitions should have a predominantly Australian source or
theme. Information and application forms available online. Grants available for
projects commencing on and from 1 February 2008. Contact Tel 02 6271 1000
Email dcita.mail@dcita.gov.au
Website www.dcita.gov.au/arts_culture
Closing 1 September
OzCo | Synapse Initiative
The Synapse initiative provides opportunities for artists and scientists to work
together and promotes the benefits of such collaborations to the wider community.
By developing awareness and understanding of arts/science practice, Synapse aims
to advance the role the arts plays in Australia's innovation system. The initiative
involves three streams: Australian Research Council Linkage Grant Industry Partnerships,
Synapse Residencies and the Synapse Database. Contact Andrew Donovan Tel 02 9215 9124
Email synapse@ozco.gov.au
Website www.ozco.gov.au/synapse
Closing 3 September
Awakenings Festival | Travel Support
The Awakenings Festival has received funding from the Department of Family and
Community Services National Disability Conference Funding Program to bring people
with disabilities from interstate to the Awakenings Festival Conference in Horsham
12 - 21 October. Artists, performers, comedians, everybody welcome to submit an
expression of interest to be part of Australia’s only Regional Disability
Arts Festival, now in its 12th year. Contact Denise Leembruggen, Festival Director
Tel 03 5362 4006 Email denisel@wimmera.unitingcare.org.au
Website http://awakeningsfestival.com.au
Closing 5 September
Laughing Waters artist-in-residence program (Vic)
Nillumbik Shire Council together with Parks Victoria invites contemporary artists
to apply for a residency during 2008. The program offers successful applicants
the opportunity to work and live in Birrarung, a heritage mud brick house situated
on protected Eltham bushland, in Victoria. Residencies are available for up to
three months between April and November 2008. Further information and application
form online. Contact Jessica Neath Tel 03 9433 3126 Email Jessica.Neath@nillumbik.vic.gov.au
Website www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au
Closing 14 September
Foundation for Young Australians | For Your Eyes Only
A grant for young people aged 12 -15 years who are invited to submit a creative
entry celebrating their community through their eyes. Successful applicants will
nominate a community group working with young people in their community such as
a school, youth group or sporting group, to receive a donation. This donation
will then be used by the community group to further its work by either purchasing
much needed equipment or adding funds to an existing program. Contact Tel 03 9670 5436
Website www.youngaustralians.org
Closing 17 September
Japan Foundation | Support for New Visual Artists
A new program from the Japan Foundation supporting emerging visual artists and
curators with grants of up to $4,000. Proposals are now sought for visual art
works - fine art, craft, film, new media, or other visual art - which clearly
demonstrate a strong Japanese influence. The program aims to provide a platform
for local artists to contribute to the dialogue between Australia and Japan through
artistic expression. Successful applicants will be required to coordinate a solo/group
exhibition or event as part of a collective project, which will run for the duration
of 2008, following a launch in February. Contact Chisato Nakayama, Program Coordinator.
Tel 02 8239 0055 Email chisato@jpf.org.au
Website www.jpf.org.au
Closing 17 September
Nelson Meer Foundation
Offering grants to foster innovative artistic and cultural expression by encouraging
and supporting cultural organisations and projects that advance the visual, performing
and literary arts, the Foundation may only make grants to organisations that have
Income Tax Exempt Charity (TEC) and deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status. There
is no minimum or maximum grant level. Contact Email info@nmfoundation.net
Website www.nelsonmeersfoundation.org.au
Closing 30 September
FRRR | Small Grants for Small Rural Australian Communities
A program of the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal to enhance the efficiency
and effectiveness for philanthropic trusts and foundations who wish to support
small communities. The program makes funds of up to $5,000 available for projects
that support: community hardship in drought affected areas, community infrastructure,
resettlement of immigrants in rural Australia, and retention of young people in
rural and regional Australia. Projects must be for a charitable purpose and organisations
demonstrating community partnerships will be preferred to multiple applications
from one community. Application forms available online. Contact Tel 1800 170 020
Email info@frrr.org.au
Website www.frrr.org.au/programs
Closing 30 September
OzCo Literature Board | Program Grants
Providing one-year funding to a limited number of significant organisations that
contribute to a viable strategic infrastructure that supports the work and professional
development of Australian writers and the general advancement of Australian literature.
Contact Tel 02 9215 9054 Email literature@ozco.gov.au
Website www.ozco.gov.au
Closing 1 October
OzCo Literature Board | Presentation & Promotion
Grants
Designed to improve the vitality and viability of the Australian literature sector
by supporting activities which foster greater awareness and appreciation of outstanding
Australian creative writing. Proposals must focus on multi-state, national or
overseas literary publishing and/or promotional activities. Applications will
be accepted only in the genres of : fiction, literary non-fiction (defined by
the Board as autobiography, biography, essays, histories, literary criticism or
analytical prose), children’s literature, poetry and creative writing for
performance or new media. Contact Tel 02 9215 9054 Email literature@ozco.gov.au
Website www.ozco.gov.au
Closing 1 October
OzCo Inter-Arts Office | Residencies
The Australia Council's Inter-Arts Office offers grants for artist-initiated residencies
as well as one residency at the Banff Centre for the Arts in Canada. Artist-initiated
residency proposals will be considered from artists exploring interdisciplinary
art, hybrid art and new artistic practice. Artists may propose residencies with
a host of their choice to the value of $20,000 per residency. Contact Tel 02 9215 9116
Email interarts@ozco.gov.au
Website www.ozco.gov.au
Closing 15 October
DFAT | Cultural Relations Discretionary Grant Program
An initiative of lthe Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Images of Australia
Branch. The objective of this grant program is to project abroad an image of a
creative, sophisticated, diverse and technologically advanced Australia in support
of the Australian Government's key foreign and trade policy objectives. It aims
to facilitate direct linkages for the Australian cultural community internationally
and provide economic benefits for Australia by promoting our cultural exports.
Individuals or organisations applying for a grant should have a substantial record
of achievement in the proposed field of endeavour. Applicants should have previous
experience in conducting projects overseas or be able to demonstrate a strong
capacity to manage a project overseas. Information and application forms online.
Contact Tel 02 6261 1111 Website www.dfat.gov.au/crdg
Ongoing
Musica Viva CountryWide | Residencies
The Musica Viva CountryWide program undertakes a limited number of residencies
each year. Residencies can be tailored around the specific musical interests of
individual communities, and usually culminate in a public concert involving the
community musicians and ensemble in-residence. If such a residency would assist
in building the musical skills of your community, or would build interest in ensemble
music in your area, you are encouraged to contact Musica Viva to discuss the opportunity.
Contact David Hoffman, CountryWide Manager Tel 02 8394 6666 Email dhoffman@mva.org.au
Website www.musicaviva.com.au
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Competitions,
Awards + Prizes
Visible Ink Anthology Competition
Everyone has junk stuffed in letter boxes, clogging thoughts and hidden under
beds. In the spirit of spring cleaning, Visible Ink is holding a junkword competition
and we want you to throw your best [litter]ary morsels our way. Keep your prized
possessions, we want your junk. Spin us a story of seedy situations, quirky habits
or things that linger. Whatever's dragging you down, unburden yourself and dig-deep
into your creative bric-a brac. Visible Ink is accepting work in the following
forms: fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, scripts, graphics, comics, lyrics
and the like. The best entries will be published in the 2007 Visible Ink Anthology
‘JUNK’. See website for prizes, information and submission guidelines.
Website www.visible-ink.rmit.edu.au
Closing 5 August
The John Marsden Prize For Young Australian
Writers
A national competition for young writers under 25. Best-selling author John Marsden
will judge the best poem and the best short story/ first chapter of the novel
entered into the competition in two age categories: under 18 and 18 - 24 years.
The winning entries will also be published nationally in the December 2007 issue
of Voiceworks magazine. and $4,500 in prize money will be awarded. Contact Rohini
Sharma.Tel 03 9663 4155 Email artisticdirector@expressmedia.org.au
Website www.expressmedia.org.au/events.php?content_id=333
Closes 15 August
National Multicultural Art Competition
A competition open to individuals aged 8 and above, who have migrated to Australia.
This is an opportunity for individuals to celebrate who they are by creating artwork
that expresses the theme, "I Identify" "My Identity". Prizes
include books, art supplies and vouchers and some of the pieces will be exhibited
at Parliament House in Canberra during the launch of World Mental Health Day.
All entries will be displayed on the Multicultural Mental Health Australia website.
More information and entry forms online. Website www.mmha.org.au/mmha-products
Closing 15 August
The 5th Annual Bellingen Art Prize
28 September – 6 October
Opening with a gala night and presentation at the Memorial Hall, the Bellingen
Art Prize is offering $12,000 in prizes including $5,000 for the major prize.
Mediums include painting, 3D, photographic and/or digital art work. The winner
will be selected by a judges panel which includes: Joe Eisenberg, Cultural Director
of the Maitland Regional Art Gallery; Debbie Abraham, Director Lake Macquarie
City Art Gallery; and John Morris, Head Teacher, Newcastle Art School Hunter St
TAFE. The major prize is this year donated by Ray Seaward and Pia Etteldorf, representing
The Old Butter Factory. Entry forms detailing categories & prizes available
from the Nexus Gallery or Contact Tel 02 6655 9222 Website www.bellingen.com/artscouncil
Closing 24 August
 Thanks
Dad photographic exhibition
Promoting the positive role of men/fathers within our community through a national
photographic competition and traveling photographic exhibition. The competition
is open to all ages and celebrates fathering themes in picture form. Thanks Dad
is a non-profit and community based men and family relationships initiative that
started in Lismore in 2000 to affirm men for all their great work with our kids
– not just dads but also uncles, grandfathers, foster dads, step dads, sports
coaches or even older brothers! Offering a prize of $100 in each of 11 categories,
organisers are particularly looking for entries from school students. Winners
are selected on the expression of the positive time between the person and their
father or significant male carer in the photo. Technical quality is only a secondary
consideration. Tel 02 6622 3143 Website www.thanksdadphotos.org
Closing 25 August
Broken Hill poetry competition
An open themed poetry competition organised by the Broken Hill Regional Writers'
Centre in the lead-up to its 2007 Poetry Festival, which will run from the 1 -
7 September. There are three categories: Open, Youth (13-25 yrs), and Junior (12
yrs & under) with are cash first place prizes of up to $300 for each category.
Contact Broken Hill Regional Writers' Centre Tel 08 8088 3317.
Closing 27 August
Qantas | Spirit of Youth Awards
 Australian
artists (25 and under) are invited to enter their work in the SOYA 2007 for the
chance to win $5,000 in cash, $5,000 in Qantas flights and mentorships with leading
lights of the international creative community, which this year include world-renowned
designer Marc Newson, fashion icon Peter Morrissey and Elizabeth Ann MacGregor,
director of Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art. Categories include: moving images,
fashion design, industrial and objectve design, visual arts, music and photography.
Website www.soya.com.au
Closing 31 August
Musicoz Awards
The largest and 'most credible' awards event for unsigned and independent artists
in Australia. The Musicoz awards give vital recognition, exposure and development
opportunities to Australian artists who are finalists and winners at this event.
Artists are selected and judged by some of the music industry's finest from major
labels, independent labels, booking agents, artist managers and record producers.
Finalists have the opportunity to secure a recording deal, advertising packages,
National TV performance, publishing & production deals and more. Contact Tel 02 9597 9935
Email info@musicoz.org Website www.musicoz.org
Closing 31 August
Adelaide Fringe poster competition
Quite aside from the kudos of being the designer of the hugely exposed Adelaide
Fringe poster, the winner of the competition will also win a return flight to
Hong Kong flying Malaysia Airlines plus 4 nights accommodation. “The team
at Adelaide Fringe is on the search for entries that are iconic, strong, radical,
with heaps of character,” said Fringe Director Christie Anthoney. “The
winning entry might make us laugh or it might be more thought-provoking and risqué,
but at its heart it will convey the unmistakeable, city-transforming nature of
the Fringe as well as throwing around a bit of love,” she said. Now a long-held
Adelaide Fringe tradition, the poster competition is an ideal way for both established
and up and coming designers to showcase their talents while actively contributing
to the look of the next Fringe. Design brief available online. Website www.adelaidefringe.com.au/2008-Fringe/Poster-Competition.aspx
Closing 5 September
The Examiner Port Stephens Literature Award
Offering a total of $1300 in prize money in a range of categories including short
stories by adults and short stories by children on any theme. Entry fee $5 per
story. Contact Geoff Walker Tel 02 4982 4095.
Closing 28 September
Whyalla Art Prize
23 November – January 2008, Whyalla
Open to artists nationwide, the acquisitive City of Whyalla Art Prize is a biennial
award with prize money of $25,000. Work must be wall-based (other than photography)
and have been executed within 12 months preceding 28 September 2007. Artists are
invited to submit slides or digital images to the initial selection process where
the judging panel will then select up to 60 works for inclusion in the final judging
and public exhibition. Entry fee of $22 applies to each work. Entry form and conditions
online. Contact Harry Koch Tel 08 8444 0400 Email harry.koch@countryarts.org.au
Website www.countryarts.org.au
Closing 28 September
 Optus
& Bell Shakespeare | Make A Scene
Optus and Bell Shakespeare are again inviting high school students across Australia
to select a Shakespearean phrase and interpret it in a contemporary and innovative
way, only this year the Make a Scene competition is all online. Students can submit
their interpretation either as a picture, animation, podcast or Movie – and
other kids can vote and comment online on their peers’ creations. There are
significant prizes for the students and their respective schools to be won. The
best national entry will be awarded a mobile phone, an ipod, $5,000 cash for the
individual student and $10,000 cash for their school. Contact Zoe Lane, Bell Shakespeare
Publicist Tel 03 9419 8837 Website www.optus.com.au/makeascene
Closing 30 September
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HTM National Art Prize
This new $12,000 art prize is open to Australian visual artists practicing in
any media. First prize is acquisitive and to the value of $10,000, with a $1,000
non-acquisitive Highly Commended runner-up prize and a $1,000 non-acquisitive
People's Choice. Contact Tel 07 3215 0850 Email info@artworkers.org
Website www.artworkers.org
Closing 1 October
35th Alice Prize
An annual competition for contemporary art in any medium offering an acquisitive
prize of $15,000 plus a four week residency (including airfare) in Alice Springs.
There is also a non-acquisitive, $1,000 prize for the Tammy Kingsley Award for
popular choice. The exhibition itself will be held 2 May – 15 June 2008.
Tel 08 8953 7090 Email asafinc@octa4.net.au
Website www.aliceprize.com
Closing 24 October
Uralla Arts Sculpture Prize
4 – 25 November
Artists across Australia are invited to submit entries to the 2007 Uralla
Arts Sculpture Prize. The $2,500 prize is acquisitive and the winning sculpture
will be placed in a public space within the township of Uralla or surrounding
parks. A non-acquisitive People’s Choice prize of $200 will also be awarded.
A maximum of 25 sculptures will be selected for final judging with artists notified
of selection by 19 October and sculptures to be installed by 28 October for exhibition
in McGrath’s End Garden for the Armidale St Peter’s Gardens weekend
on 3 & 4 November, with the garden also open for following three weekends.
Contact Sandra Eady Mob 0428 199 044 Email sandra.eady@hotmail.com
Website www.uralla-arts.com/sculpture/sculpture_comp.html
Closing 12 October
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Available to Tour
 The
2008 Bald Archy prize exhibition
Australia's most notorious (and super-popular) comic portrait prize - the only
art competition in the world judged by a sulphur-crested cockatoo named Maude.
This year's exhibition has already broken attendance records in Wagga Wagga, Sydney,
Coffs Harbour, Canberra, Deniliquin and Melbourne (with debut showings in Bright
and Adelaide still to come). Limited seasons are available to tour in 2008. "The
art show that gets people into galleries they've never been in before" -
Canberra Times. Contact Peter Batey, The Old School House, Coolac Mob 0439 672 213
Email baldarchy@westnet.com.au
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