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Highlights
Circus
Monoxide: Crash'n'Burn
10 23 September, Bathurst
28 September 1 October, Batemans Bay
5 7 & 11 14 October, Wollongong
Acrobatic spectacle, a live band and gut-wrenchingly beautiful aerial routines
are interspersed with eccentric acts in the tradition of vaudeville and sideshow
in Circus Monoxide's all new touring show Crash n Burn. Marvel at the
madness and danger of acclaimed sideshow act 'The Birdmann and The Librarian,'
as they perform the 'Bucket of Death' and other absurdities! Be swept away by
Australia's top aerial artists, as they execute heart-in-mouth aerial acrobatics
with an emotional force that will leave you weak at the knees! Meet 'Guido,' the
show's surprise 'guest act,' given to poetic German Wheel routines and hilarious
ruminations on love. Gasp at the risk and raw force of the Monoxide acrobats!
Circus Monoxide's new show is fresh, ecclectic and authentic, with plenty of improvisation,
play and connection with the audience. A wicked evening of original physical performance
and popular theatre; a riotous night out for the whole family. Premiering at the
Catapult Festival (see below). Contact Tel 02 4285 0066 Email al@circusmonoxide.com.au
Website www.circusmonoxide.com.au
More about Circus Monoxide and the Catapult Festival (see below) on The Program
website here
Catapult Festival
12 16 September, Bathurst
The
first festival in Australia to showcase the skills of young circus and physical
theatre performers is now a biennial national event. Catapult also attracts some
of the best adult professional performers currently practising across the country
such as Circus Monoxide, Stalker, Legs on the Wall, Kate Champion and others.
The festival presents a workshop and forum program alongside eleven public performances
with professionals and youth troupes performing together. Young circus groups
involved include Zany Yare (Lower Blue Mountains), Warehouse Circus (Canberra),
Swoop Physical Theatre (Belrose). Cirkus Surreal (Kelso), Aerialize (Marrickville),
Brophy Academy (Gosford), Brewarrina Circus, Circus West (Dubbo) and Fling Physical
Theatre (Bega). Catapult coincides with National Circus Day on 13 September. A colourful
circus parade will stop traffic in the town on Saturday 15 September. Website www.catapultfestival.com.au
Fling Physical Theatre from Bega will be re-staging Territory, a work developed
with guest artist Jodie Farrugia, with Regional Arts Fund support (pictured),
at Catapult.
Antarctica,
Angus McDonald, Frank Hurley
Until 13 October, Lismore
Angus McDonald is an internationally acclaimed contemporary artist who lives and
works in Lennox Head in the Northern Rivers. McDonald recently travelled to Antarctica
where he worked as an expedition artist for a month at the invitation of the Mawson's
Hut Foundation. This exhibition at the Lismore Regional Gallery includes photography,
paintings and a chair, all by new work by McDonald, as well as beautiful historical
photographs by Frank Hurley, who participated in numerous landmark expeditions
to the Antartica. Antarctica is staged with the support of the Mawson's
Hut Foundation ahead of an exhibition of McDonalds Antarctic work opening
in London later this month. At Lismore Regional Gallery Tel 02 6628 8120
Website www.lismoregallery.org
The Moorambilla Festival of New Australian Music
14 16 September, Coonamble
Artistic
director, Michelle Leonard, has been in the heart of the Pilliga at Baradine in
the past few months, fine tuning the talents of the 146 boys and girls from 28
different schools participating in the Moorambilla Festival this year in preparation
for the largest event of its kind in the Outback. Following the success of the
festival last year, 2007 promises to be even bigger and with an expanded program
including more workshops, more choirs, more concerts and more visitors. Come and
experience a unique singing experience in beautiful art deco & historic buildings.
Grab a workshop pass and attend up to 10 workshops - from the drumming circle
to the Elvis elective to the Open Piano bar! Check out
2007 Moorambilla mural at the Coonamble swimming pool. One of the highlights this
year will be a spectacular lantern parade and lantern making workshops running
daily from 3 September. Contact Steven Baldwin, Tourism Development Manager Mob 0408 824 179
or Sandra Harrison, Moorambilla Event Coordinator Mob 0428 312 630
Website www.moorambilla.com
Bellingen
Global Carnival: world music, art and dance
28 30 September, Bellingen
Bellingen's annual multi-arts festival is a celebration of Australian cultural
diversity on the beautiful Mid North Coast. Spread over five performance areas,
the event presents traditional, classical and contemporary concerts reflecting
the diverse face of modern day Australia. There are workshops, outdoor physical
theatre and a childrens festival with professional child minding. Art, craft
and photography will be on display and the program includes a forum for discussing
social and cultural issues as well as a market arena providing delicious food
& craft from around the world. The focus is on contemporary music which draws
from different cultures and juxtaposes the new with the more traditional, adding
an eclectic mix of the best contemporary music Australia has to offer. Contact
Bryony Taylor Tel 02 6655 3024 Email madamglobal@globalcarnival.com
Website www.globalcarnival.com
The Deni Play on the Plains Festival & World Record
Ute Muster
28 29 September, Deniliquin
It's
probably worth coming to Deni just to see the world's largest parade of legally
registered utes, but there's so much more to this huge event: The Play on the
Plains festival features a massive live entertainment program, competitions, parades
and family activities and yes, there's even some ART. 2007 will see an entertainment
smorgasbord of Australia's contemporary and country music royalty, including Lee
Kernaghan, the Hoodoo Gurus, James Blundell, Troy Cassar-Daley, Felicity Urquhart,
The Mcclymonts, Travis Collins, The Pigs, The Distance, & The Baileys; not
to mention the Cruisin the Country hosts, Mel, Scotty, Col Finley and Kane Harrison.
There's also a Day Stage featuring talented up and coming artists performing throughout
each day and the Show n Shine arena is where over 100 proud ute owners showcase
some of Australia's best utes with the chance to win the exclusive Ute of the
Year award. Check the website for full details. Contact Tel 03 5881 3388
Website www.deniutemuster.com.au
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Regional Arts NSW News
New Board Members for Regional Arts NSW
We are delighted to welcome some new faces to the Regional Arts NSW Board:
Marise Sullivan is a lawyer with the Sydney based firm Middletons and was recommended
by our patron, Justice Ian Gzell. Marise joins the Board in a co-opted position
to bring her legal skills to the table.
A second co-opted member is Daniel Bolger. Based in Canberra, Daniel runs his
own media company and will be contributing to our communications strategies.
Kym Fuller is the new Chair of West Darling Arts and has agreed to be their delegate
to the State body. In his day job, Kym is the Manager Community and Economic Development
for the Central Darling Shire Council, but in his spare time makes wooden furniture.
Following the August Board meeting, all Board members participated in a Board
Masterclass presented by ABaF to enhance their skills in corporate governance.
Regional Arts NSW is funding six more Board Masterclasses across the state in
the forthcoming months to provide access to this program for those serving on
regional boards. These are scheduled for Singleton, Orange, Albury, Dubbo, Ballina
and Queanbeyan.
More information about the Board of Regional Arts NSW here
ArtReach
Spring 2007 Out Now
The Spring edition of the Regional Arts NSW magazine is out now and it's packed
with terrific stories about the best art work going on right now in regional,
rural and remote NSW. Read about all the new developments at Bundanon, the 'living
arts centre' in the Shoalhaven, reaching out to both local and international audiences
with a raft of new initiatives. Find out why Tweed Shire Council is crowing about
the outcomes from its major all-inclusive multi-arts performance project coming
to the Northern Rivers later this year. Learn how TAFE's youth arts and skills
program, ArtStart, is taking its Statewide festival and creative community online
in November. Discover the inside story on the Art Gallery of NSW's extraordinary
educational outreach program. PLUS: Port Macquarie's Glasshouse,
"one of the most exciting new arts venues construction projects in Australia";
a look back at ten year's contribution to regional arts by the Windmill Scholarship;
a preview of Moree's new gateway of giant carved red-gum tree trunks; an Aboriginal
dance initiative in the Illawarra ... and more.
Find out more, order a copy, download an article on the Regional Arts NSW website
here
New youth arts projects in the Northern Rivers
Seven
youth arts projects have received funding from ArtStart, a TAFE NSW youth arts
initiative managed in the Northern Rivers by Arts Northern Rivers. Three of the
projects were funded as part of a strategic priority to provide access to arts
projects for young people with disabilities. These received additional funds to
cover costs associated with transport and fees for specialist carers and arts
tutors. The seven grants were awarded to:
R.E.D Inc. (Realise Every Dream) (Lismore) for the production of Showboat of
dreams.
Community Connections (Lismore) to engage the Creative People's Collective to
deliver workshops in hip hop dance and MC-ing in Casino.
Caringa Enterprises (Grafton) for 'Tsunami Origami', a large scale visual arts
and sculpture project.
South Grafton New School of Arts to teach workshop design and delivery skills.
Biala Support services (Ballina) to assist students to produce a mural at the
Biala Special School, promoting sensory skills through textile and visual stimuli.
Siddhartha School (Kyogle), for 'Kyogle Girls Rap on Climate', a skills development
workshop leading to the production of a CD and DVD
Byron Youth Service, to work with young people to create a professionally published
book of art, photography and written expression.
Contact Peter Wood, Communications & Information Manager, Arts Northern Rivers
Tel 02 6628 8120
Website www.artsnorthernrivers.com.au
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Other News
A
Nest for Artists on the Northern Rivers
ABC North Coast recently launched an exciting new award that aims to discover
new and emerging artists who live and work in the North Coast region. Called ABC
North Coast ArtsNest 2007, the award will be made to an emerging artist who can
demonstrate a commitment and dedication to their art and a desire to pursue a
career as a professional artist. The award is about recognising achievement and
nurturing potential and puts the focus on the artist rather then one piece of
work. Arts Northern Rivers is a major partner in this project and is offering
the winner a professional development plan to the value of $1000. There is a line
up of renowned judges including Seachange creator Deb Cox, founding member
of Midnight Oil, Rob Hirst, and local visual artist Angus McDonald who will cast
their critical and artistic eyes and ears over the entries.
More information, entry forms and terms and conditions onlinehere
Eden photographer wins City of Hobart Art Prize
The
winners of the annual City of Hobart Art Prize 2007 were announced in Hobart at
the Tasmanian Museum and Gallery on 3 August, with two main acquisitive prizes
of $7,500 each in different categories/media ar awarded. The winner of this year's
Photographic/ Digital Media Award is Ruth Maddison of Eden, NSW, for her Type
C print. Kiah River, 28.1.2007. The other winner was Itzell Tazzyman for
her entry in glass, Revealing our First Nature (Transcendence) II. An exhibition
of the 54 finalists' work is on now at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery in
Hobart until 16 September 2007.
Full story on the Hobart City website here
Wagga artists win 2007 ArtLab funding
Regional NSW artist, Sarah Last and her collaborative team have been awarded 2007
ArtLab funding from the Australia Council for the Arts' Inter-Arts Office for
a project to commence later this year. ArtLab aims to foster experimentation and
new collaborations between artists from multiple disciplines in a program of research
and development. Last and her team's project - The W I R E D Lab - will provide
a permanent research site and resource for artists, musicians and scientific practitioners
in a rural location on the south-west slopes of inland NSW. Participants will
experiment with the sonic properties of wires and their capacities in visual,
computation, science and medical realms. The other successful project to receive
funding for this year is: Hellen Sky and collaborators for research focusing on
the writing and performance of storytelling in the digital age.
More information on the Australia Council website here
later this month.
Clarence Valley Council launches cultural plan
Clarence Valley Council is celebrating the completion and adoption of its first
Cultural Plan with official launch events in Yamba and Grafton this month. The
new Cultural Plan focuses on arts and cultural development and the support and
assistance council offers to local galleries, theatres, arts and cultural groups,
local events and festivals and individual artists across the Valley. Initiated
a year ago and developed with assistance from cultural planner Sue Boaden, the
Plan is based on community feedback and advice provided through community forums,
consultations and surveys. It aims to foster and develop the Valley's already
vibrant cultural life through a diverse range of strategies and initiatives.
Check out the Plan here
[PDF]
Contact Brendan Smith, Cultural Development Coordinator Tel 02 6645 0231 Email
Councils recognised for commitment to NSW communities
20 NSW councils have been recognised for outstanding contributions to their communities
at the Annual Local Government Awards held in Sydney on 1 August. Among the recipients
were Eurobodalla Council which was recognised twice for commitment to Youth Week
activities. Several rural and regional councils were nominated for awards, "a
great indication of the commitment they have to their communities, despite restraints
on their resources," Cr Miller said.
Full story on the LGSA website here
Danger Island resident wins Dobell Prize
ABC News Online reports that artist and Dangar Island resident Ana Pollak has
won the 2007 Dobell Prize for drawing. The $20,000 prize was announced on 23 August
at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Mullet Creek was described by judge
Colin Lancely as, "an articulate and generous drawing that clearly refers
to a river landscape." Pollak's work beat over 514 other entries, including
45 finalists.
Full story at ABC News online here
Finalists for 2007 Deadlys announced
Finalists for the 2007 Deadly Awards the national Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander awards have been released and online voting is now underway.
Country music or country-related artists feature in a number of categories...
Patrick Davies and Shaz Lane for Most Promising NewTalent; Sharnee Fenwick (How
Bout Never) and Dan Sultan (Your Love Is Like A Song) for Single Release
of the Year; Kev Carmody (Cannot Buy My Soul) for Album of the Year; Black Image
for Band of the Year; Troy Cassar-Daley, Jessica Mauboy and Dan Sultan for Artist
of the Year. Sharnee (pictured) and Troy both took home awards from last year's
Deadlys, Sharnee for Most Promising New Talent Award and Troy, gongs for Single
Release and Artist of the Year, an award he also won in 2004 and 2003 (adding
to a number of previous wins in preceding years). As well as music, Deadlys are
also presented in arts and sporting categories. Voting in the 2007 Deadlys closes
September 14. Winners will be announced at the Awards presentation on Thursday
September 27 at the Sydney Opera House. Website www.deadlys.vibe.com.au
Dubbo
musician Sharon Lane up for a Deadly
Dubbo mum Sharon Shaz Lane has recently
been nominated for Most Promising New Talent in The Deadlys. In November 2006
Shaz released a 3 track EP Left it all Behind after deciding to take the
next big step in her musical career. Earlier this year she performed at The Dreaming
Festival in Woodford, Queensland backed by her two boys and she is currently working
on her 12 track debut album due for release at the Woodford Folk Festival in December.
The Deadlys recognise Indigenous artists at the top of their profession and Shaz
is excited about her future prospects.
New Bush Laureate Award for childrens poetry
A Golden Gumleaf trophy will be awarded for verse for children at the 12th
annual Australian Bush Laureates Awards to be presented in Tamworth in January
2008. A spokesperson said it was important that bush poetry catered for all ages.
There has always been a strong tradition of bush verse written for children
and the Bush Laureate Awards feel this should be encouraged." Nominations
for the 2008 Australian Bush Laureate Awards are now open. Contact Tel 02 6762 2993
Email info@bushlaureate.com.au
Nomination forms online here
Sam Smith wins Helen Lempriere Scholarship
Sam
Smith has won the 2007 Helen Lempriere Travelling Art Scholarship, it was announced
by Arts NSW recently. The scholarship is one of Australias most lucrative
awards to emerging artists, valued at $40,000. Smith won with his installation
piece, Video Camera [HDW-F900/3]/Video Lens [HJ11x4.7B], 2006. Also Highly Commended
were Adam Costenoble, Grzegorz Gawronski, Soda_Jerk, Rachel Scott and Emma White.
2007 marks the 10th anniversary of the Helen Lempriere Travelling Art Scholarship
and the partnership between the NSW Government and Perpetual Limited. An exhibition
of entries is on view from until 8 September at Artspace in Wollomooloo.
2007 Freedman Foundation Travelling Scholars announced
The names of the five talented young Australians to win the prestigious 2007 Freedman
Foundation Travelling Scholarship for Emerging Artists have been announced by
the National Association for the Visual Arts. The winners of the $5,000 award
are: Bridget Currie (SA) , Katya Grokhovsky (Vic) , Izabela Pluta (NSW , Keg De
Souza (NSW) and Laura Woodward (Vic). The Freedman Foundation is a private philanthropic
organisation which provides funding in medicine, science, music and the arts and
the Travelling Scholarship is administered by NAVA.
Full story on the NAVA website here
AbaF, NAVA join forces to equip artists for business
An important new partnership has been forged between the peak bodies, Australia
Business Arts Foundation (AbaF) and the National Association for the Visual Arts
(NAVA) to develop a website to assist visual artists with professional and business
skills. The site will be valuable to visual artists, craftspeople and designers
who are looking to improve their professional and business management skills to
increase the commercial opportunities for their products and services. The new
project will offer benefits to all non-accredited visual arts and craft/design
training providers, and will seek their ongoing involvement. The site will be
a central reference point and portal for information, providing links to the wide
range of skills development opportunities which are offered around Australia.
Full story on the AbaF website here
New permit system a threat to Aboriginal art: NAVA
The National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) has concern that Aboriginal
art may be under further threat as a result of the proposal in legislation currently
going through Federal parliament, to remove the permit system operating in Indigenous
communities. NAVA is currently finalising the Indigenous Australian Art Commercial
Code of Conduct which will be a best practice guide for all those involved in
the commercialisation of Indigenous art works.
Full story on the NAVA's website here
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New Resources
Regional
Arts Australia e-news #2
The second Regional Arts Australia e-newsletter features stories about the arts
in regional and rural communities across the country:
tackling the road toll in the Northern Territory through song
Heartland, our own television show on the Ovation channel, which premiered
2 August and is repeated throughout the month
Carmen in the Hayshed: an opera performance in a town of 30 in rural Western
Australia
An Indigenous recording studio is big hit with men in Tennant Creek
New media, old media its all art with Launcestons Running
Madness
Photos capturing Victorias Koories
Surfing the sand dunes of Pinnaroo toss a camera at a teenager-at-risk
and see what happens.
... there's even some stories from New South Wales...
The Regional Arts Australia e-news is a new publication released every two months
by the peak national body for the arts in regional, rural and remote Australia.
Sign-up to receive the newsletter on the Regional Arts Australia website here
(bottom left hand corner).
Check out the newsletter online here
MGnsw | the MAG
Issue
3 of the MAG 2007 focuses on urban and traditional Indigenous arts. Michelle Bateman
reflects on the 40th anniversary year of the 1967 referendum and how it has affected
Indigenous arts. Patricia Adjei (Arts Law Centre of Australia) shares her experiences
at the 11th World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Intergovernmental
Committee meeting on protection of intellectual property, traditional knowledge,
expressions of culture and genetic resources. Djon Mundine sends a message to
young Aboriginal artists: 'be true to your BLAK consciousness' and Katy Alexander
(M&GNSW) explores issues addressed at the Black2Blak conference at Campbelltown
Arts Centre. Interviews with Barrina South, Browyn Bancroft and NSW Minister for
Fair Trading, Youth and Volunteering, The Hon Linda Burney also feature.
Available for download on the Museums & Galleries NSW website here.
Philip
Bacon new guest curator on VAN website
The Northern Rivers' Visual Arts Network (VAN) is delighted to advise that Philip
Bacon AM is the latest guest curator on its website. The site includes an online
gallery, information about VAN events and help for artists. VAN also supports
the professional development of local artists with curatorial panels, provide
artists with an opportunity to have their work critically assessed by high profile
curators and gallery directors from around Australia. In this section of the website
each visiting guest curator selects an outstanding artist to be featured on the
site and discusses their work.
Check it out here
Art in space: Tamworth Gallery now online
Tamworth
Regional Gallery has launched its very first dedicated website. Until now the
gallery has benefited from promotion through the Tamworth Regional Council website
but it now has its very own site containing a large amount of information about
the gallery and its programs. Visitors to Tamworth Regional Gallery website will
have access to information on current and future exhibitions, public programs,
Tamworth Regional Gallery Friends, volunteers and much more.
Check out the new Tamworth Regional Gallery online here
716
Craft Design
The e-newsletter of Craft Australia is a jam-packed national snapshot of craft
news, views, issues, events and opportunities. In the August issue of 716 craft·design
online news, Craft Australia focuses on Australian Indigenous contemporary craft·design
practice and includes a showcase of artists, Aboriginal craft centres and other
news and listings. Subscriptions to this excellent news service are free. Website www.craftaustralia.com.au/716/issue/023.php
Virtually Edna
Dame
Edna Everage is probably the most popular and gifted woman in the world today.
Housewife, investigative journalist, social anthropologist, talk show host, swami,
children's book illustrator, megastor, celebrity spin doctor and icon. With Olivia
Newton-John, Kylie Minogue, Nicole Kidman and Dame Joan Sutherland, she is the
most prominent of a remarkable succession of female stars to emerge frm Australia.
Virtually Edna will take you into Dame Edna's online crevices, where she is joined
by a supporting cast of celebrities.
Explore Edna's walk-in wardrobe and see her happy snaps here
Tech-savvy
communications: a toolkit for non-profits
Aimed at teaching non-profits how to take better advantage of online communication
tools, the Tech-Savvy Communications toolkit was released by NPower Seattle, an
organisation that helps non-profits in Washington (USA) to use technology to serve
their communities. Includes an overview of how to develop an effective message
for your organisation, as well as a survey of communication tools (such as RSS
feeds, blogs, and podcasts) you can use to deliver that message.
Download the toolkit here
[PDF]
UK Audience Development Specialist, Katy Raines: Building
Customer Loyalty and Value
For those you who were unable to be at UK consultant Katy Raines exceptional
seminar in Sydney in July on developing good customer relationship management
practices to increase both marketing and development income, a video of the presentation
with accompanying Powerpoint is now available on the AbaF website. Highly recommended
for any performing arts organisation or indeed anyone who sells tickets to events
and wants to better manage their relationship with their audience.
Access the presentation online here
ARC, OzCo | Rethinking Arts & Education report
Educating for the Creative Workforce: Rethinking Arts and Education is
a recent report produced by the ARC Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries
& Innovation (CCI) and the Australia Council for the Arts. The report argues
that there is strong evidence for the relationship between arts education and
a variety of social or 'non cognitive' skills, from self-confidence to communication
skills. A PDF of the report is available for download from the CCI website.
Download the report here
[PDF]
MGnsw | The Big Chill: Self Censorship in an Age of Uncertainty
A summary of proceedings from The Big Chill seminar organised by MGnsw on 30 March
2007 in Sydney. Chaired by Gary Corbett (Tweed Shire Council), 'The Big Chill:
Self-Censorship in an age of uncertainty' addressed the issue of self-censorship
in the arts community in Australia. Keynote speakers included: Paul Sheehan (The
Sydney Morning Herald), Sheona White (Art Gallery of NSW), Dr Peter Stanley (National
Museum of Australia). Panellists included: Katherine Giles (Arts Law Centre of
Australia), Kon Gouriotis OAM (Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre & Liverpool Regional
Museum), Alan Sisley (Director, Orange Regional Gallery).
Find the summary on the MGnsw website here
Jennifer Craik: re-visioning arts and cultural policy
While some areas of public policy are well served by relevant policy literature,
the arts and culture area has generally not received much attention from public
policy analysts. This monograph by Jennifer Craik offers a critical and historical
analysis of the main imperatives of arts and cultural policy in Australia. It
examines options for governments to respond to public debate about involvement
in enhancing, fostering and shaping the artistic and cultural production and consumption
of their jurisdictions.
Download the monograph from the ANU website here
NSW FTO | Stacks of Facts
Stacks of Facts is a directory prepared annually by the FTO for the film and television
industry. It outlines the contact details, filming policies, fee schedules and
other important information for metropolitan and regional councils, government
departments and various NSW locations. The directory also contains information
on the eight Regional Film Offices, which exist specifically to assist productions
in regional New South Wales.
Free from the FTO here
Screenlinks | Online production directory
A new on-line tool for businesses to source all their screen and multimedia needs
in the Mid North Coast and Armidale regions without having to go to Brisbane or
Sydney to find professionals. Find professional web designers, graphic designers,
corporate video producers, television or radio commercial producers, actors and/or
media trainers. Also free for companies to register their skills and businesses.
Find it on the Screenlinks website here
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Project Reports
The
Civic Big Band in Gloucester
May 2007, Gloucestor
An added and most welcome feature of this year's Shakespeare Festival in Gloucester
was the opportunity to participate in two very professional and entertaining performances
by the Civic Big Band, a group of former Newcastle Conservatorium students with
a love of jazz. The band's cohesive group dynamics, humour and obvious love of
their music and its instruments provided a valuable experience for rural audiences
who do not have much opportunity for such musical inter-reaction. Band members
also showed an awareness of this need, and read their audiences well. Thanks to
the involvement of the band, a wider audience was able to be drawn in to the cultural
activities that comprised the 2007 Shakespeare Festival week in this, its ninth
year.
Contact Leone Hooke, Shakespeare Commitee Email leonehooke@ozemail.com.au
or Civic Big Band contact Susanne Daoud Mob 0416 022 464 Email suedy@hunterlink.net.au
This project was made possible with a grant
from the Regional Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program
In Site Out
October 26 November 18, Orange
From
sculptures to potato portraits, workshops for kids to silky banners, 30 initial
works have been selected for the third in this biennial temporary and ephemeral
outdoor art event in Orange. The proposals came from a wide range of local, interstate
and even international artists, both professional and emerging, including TAFE
and university students. In Site Out takes over the 17 hectare hillside site in
Orange, dotting it with art installations and for the first time this year including
performance, workshops, an arts market and food. Schools from central west NSW
have now been invited to get involved by performances, presentations or
workshops. This event this year is also partnering with the Orange Wine Week and
a new TasteWaste program for schools to be both a tourism drawcard for the area
and an event visited and participated in by the local community.
Contact Arts OutWest Tel 02 6338 4657
A project of Arts OutWest, supported
by Arts NSW, the Regional Arts Fund, Orange Regional Arts Foundation and Orange
City Council.
Presenting
a students journey
2006 2007, Shoalhaven
When 22 students from four Shoalhaven high schools were asked to focus on how
they relate to their home town little did they know that the reflective and complicated
task would result in an art work spanning 12 metres that ends up in a regional
art gallery . The completed work, Journey of a Generation, was presented
by the students to the Shoalhaven City Arts Board Chairman Councillor, John Anderson,
recently and is now be housed in the Shoalhaven City Art collection. The students,
identified as gifted and talented, attended three one-day workshops at the Boyd
Education Centre, Riversdale, in west Cambewarra, in October and November 2006
to complete the work. The final artwork, which can be folded [concertina-like]
is now on view now at at the Shoalhaven City Arts Centre, along with the exhibitions
(including the Meerogal Women's Arts Prize ) until 26 September.
Contact Shoalhaven City Arts Centre Tel 02 4422 0648 Email artscentre@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au
Bangers & Mash
26 October, Mendooran
The
presentation of this live production in Mendooran will be a first for the small
rural town and they're going to make the most of it! In an area which has suffered
the effects of the ongoing drought, Bangers and Mash comes at an opportune
time and is expected to be well received. For some local people, a live theatrical
performance will be a completely new experience. The beautiful Mendooran Mechanics
Institute Hall provides an ideal venue with ample space for performance, which
will be preceded by a themed dinner, professionally catered for by a Dubbo company.
It should be a great night of fun and entertainment.
Contact Jenny Lloyd or Phil McCormack Tel 02 6886 1480 Email mendpo@bigpond.com.au
This project was made possible with
a grant from the Regional Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program
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What's On
Celebration
of the Outback Festival
1 2 September, Inverell
A bunch of talented bush poets, musicians and comedians join forces to create
a genuinely entertaining weekend. Start with the Poets Pub Crawl on Friday afternoon
and follow the bush poets around Inverells watering holes. On Saturday afternoon,
the performers gather for lunch and laughter in the Big Marquee at Pioneer Village.
Entertainers include rising star Melanie Dyer, singing duo Jackie Press and Kelvin
Cox, and irreverent storytellers Malcolm McCloud and Max Taylor. Poetry contests
will be staged throughout the afternoon. Bush balladeers Gary Fogarty and Alec
Beckett headline the Gala Performance Night on Saturday evening and therell
be classic bush music to enjoy. On Sunday, the main event is the Fathers
Day Bush Breaky from 8.30am at the Big Marquee in Pioneer Village, a collection
of original buildings and homes from the district that vividly reconstructs Australian
life in the 19th century. Contact Inverell Tourism Tel 02 6728 8161
Earth Songs
1
September 28 October, St Albans
Well known local artist, Carolyn Clarke has gained wide recognition for her luminous
desert paintings, figurative works and local scenes in mixed media. Her new exhibition
Earth Songs is inspired by the patterns, rhythms and glorious colours of
the Australian landscape.The Hawkesbury area, with its rivers, valleys, mountains,
forests, and patterns of cultivation and settlement, is contrasted with the remote
and wild area of Central Australia - where vast blue skies and the glowing oranges
and ochres of the landforms stretch silently into the distance. Carolyn's unique
style and use of perspective enables her the freedom to explore the crossover
between traditional landscapes and abstraction. Vibrant mixed media paintings
and unique black and white works are produced on impressive large canvases and
smaller framed works. AT St Albans Gallery 17 Wharf St, St Albans. Tel 02 4568 2286
Email stalbansgallery@myisp.net.au
Wide
Open Spaces
1 30 September, Canowindra
A joint exhibition of Melissa Lazarou and Amber Martin with the centrepiece their
joint work Wide Open Spaces which will be silently auctioned during September.
Melissa delves into panoramic landscapes for the first time and Amber presents
her popular boot polish works. Proceeds from the auction will go to a selected
charity. Opens Saturday September 1, 6.30pm. Old Vic Inn, Gaskill St, Canowindra.
Impermanence
1 September 6 October, Coffs Harbour
Impermanence is a solo exhibition of a suite of thirteen works by photographer
Tanja Ackerman. These intense, beautiful and emotive images explore the power
yet fragility of life. John Gordon Gallery, 360 - 362 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour.
Tel 02 6651 4499 Email tanja_ackerman@hotmail.com
Website www.johngordongallery.com
Four Seasons concert series - Spring
2 September, Murwillumbah
Featuring Emmanual College Carrara, 25 piece string orchestra, Spirit Song Vocal
Group, soprano Lecia Robertson and pianist Adam Thomas, a concert not to be missed.
All Saints Anglican Church, Murwillumbah 2.00pm. The orchestra will also play
at the 9.00am service. Tickets $10/$5. Tel 07 5590 8247
Musica
Viva presents Stephen Hough
4 September, Armidale
Internationally acclaimed pianist Stephen Hough will be presenting a programme
of nineteenth century piano music by composers Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Chopin,
Debussy and Liszt. Hough is a mesmerising performer who can draw audiences to
the very depth of his imagination. He deploys his phenomenal technique with great
intelligence and warmth. Stephen Hough has appeared regularly with major American
and European orchestras under conductors including Abbado, Ashkenazy, Dohnányi,
Dutoit, Gergiev, Maazel and Vänskä. He has been a frequent guest at
festivals such as Salzburg, Edinburgh and Aldeburgh in Europe and the Hollywood
Bowl in the US. At Londons BBC Proms he has made over a dozen concerto appearances.
7pm, at Lazenby Hall UNE. Contact Nickie Murcell Mob 0422 000 170
Email nickie.murcell@dpc.nsw.gov.au
The Dora Fay Davenport Show How to Achieve Domestic
Bliss
5 8 September, Wagga Wagga
Turn
your clocks back 50 years. The dust has just settled on the Melbourne Olympics.
Bob Menzies is still in the lodge and the epitome of Australian womanhood, Dora
Fay Davenport, is queen of the airwaves. Set in 1957, The Dora Fay Davenport
Show offers precise advice for the modern woman about everything from stain
removal to social approval. Reminisce about our homes, our families and our daily
lives including cooking, flower arranging and television etiquette during the
1950s. An outstanding piece of nostalgia theatre, on tour for the first time from
the National Museum of Australia, the Dora Fay Davenport Show draws inspiration
from the Museum's historic collection. Convenient morning and lunchtime performances,
and an evening show Friday. Tickets $5 Bookings Tel 02 6926 9655
Website www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/museum
Indigenous Literacy Day
5 September
Can you imagine a world without books and reading? Indigenous Literacy Day is
a single event to help raise urgently needed funds to address the crisis in literacy
in remote Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory and north-west NSW.
In partnership with The Fred Hollows Foundation, the Indigenous Literacy Project
is an initiative of the Australian Book Industry and has been running for the
past three years. Last year over 14,000 participants, including schools, libraries,
booksellers, publishers and individuals helped raise $80,000. All funds raised
will be used to purchase books and literacy resources and will go directly to
The Fred Hollows Foundation which works hand-in-hand with the Jawoyn communities
located east of Katherine in the Northern Territory and in Wilcannia in NSW. Over
200 booksellers and publishers have pledged their financial support to help raise
the target of $100K. You can help support the project by buying a book at participating
bookshops on Wednesday 5 September or by making a donation. Website www.worldwithoutbooks.org
Drumming
on Water
5 September, Bombala
6 September, Jindabyne
7 September, Bega
8 September, Cobargo
9 September, Merimbula
Drumming on Water, by Canberra author Geoff Page, spins a tale of
murder and retribution in Sydney of the 1930s. An all-girl band wows the crowd
on a Showboat ferry, but when the lead singer falls overboard the drummer doesn't
believe it's an accident. Her window on a bright world has been closed and she
wants revenge. With a secret weapon, Emma confronts the last man to see Lizzie
alive! Much later, her secret is revealed. Directed by Kate Gaul, with design
by Imogen Keen, Drumming on Water features Chrissie Shaw as the older Emma,
and young musician and composer Sylvia Mitchell appearing as the memory of the
band, with an evocative and hypnotic underscore on saxophone. Drumming on Water
won a Critics' Circle Award in 2006 for overall excellence of production. Advance
bookings $20/ $15. Door Sales $22/$18. Tel 1300 667 136.
Big Screen touring Australian film festival
6 9 September, Nambucca Heads
Nambucca
Heads will enjoy a weekend of Australian film when Big Screen comes to town. Special
guest Cherie Nowlan, the director of Clubland, will open the festival at
6.15pm on Friday 7 September by introducing the film and answering questions from
the public. A big hit at the Sundance Film Festival, Clubland stars UK
actress Brenda Blethyn. Another highlight of the festival is Matthew Saville's
critically acclaimed film Noise, starring Brendan Cowan. Noise is
about a reluctant cop with tinnitus who finds himself at the centre of a community's
emotional response to a spate of violent murders. The other films on the menu
are Newsfront (1978), Razzle Dazzle (2007), Elephant Tales
(2006) The Silly Billies Save the Circus!!! (2006), Opal Dream (2006)
and Cherie Nowlan's debut feature Thank God He Met Lizzie (1997). Full
program online. All films at the Nambucca Cinema Centre, Nambucca Plaza Tel 02 6568 6677
Website www.afc.gov.au/bigscreen
Searching
for Here
6 30 September, Blackheath
An exhibiton of photographic works by artist Bette Mifsud. This selection of two
dimensional works spans a decade and represents a deep and multi-faceted enquiry
into the nature of photographic representation and perception. For Bette Mifsud
photography is the springboard from which to begin to perceive "what is shown
and what hides itself ... to see beyond, through and beside photographs".
For this reason her often haunting artworks form a visual philosophy that beautifully
reconciles photography with painting. At Hat Hill Gallery, 3 Hat Hill Road Blackheath
Contact Tel 02 4787 7033 Email info@hathillgallery.com.au
Website www.hathillgallery.com.au
The
Epiphany of Ben Hall
6 September, Parkes
7 September, Cowra
8 9 September, Forbes
One man show with Grenfell born actor Sean Barker, written by Barry Dickins. The
play focuses on the murder of Ben Hall and the story of the official cover up
by the police and will be performed in the very towns that he held in fear over
a century ago. 8pm, 6 September, Little Theatre Parkes. 8pm, 7 September, Cowra
Civic Centre. 8pm, 8 September, Forbes Town Hall. 5pm, 9 September, Albion
Hotel Forbes. Contact Gorkem Acaroglu Mob 0415 768 996 Email gorkem_a@hotmail.com
Starburst
by Keith Rowe
7 September 12 October
Keith Rowes newest series of hand blown glass explores outer space with
bursts of light embedded in the dark and mysterious glass. An exhibition with
real cosmic sparkle and all for sale. An opportunity to own a special piece from
the studio of one of the Blue Mountains more startling international artists.
Opens Friday 7 September 6-8pm. Fox's Gallery, William Street, Bathurst Tel 02 6331 8699
Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards Ceremony
7 September, Gunnedah
National winners in the biggest poetry writing competition for school students
will recite their poems and receive their prizes at the awards night ceremony.
More than 15,100 entries were received this year from schools across the country.
One of the judges for this years awards, author Prue Mason, will also be
conducting creative writing workshops at local schools in Gunnedah, made possible
with a grant from Regional Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program. Contact the
project manager Tel 02 6742 1200
Australian Poetry Slam 07 Heat
7 September, Orange
Poetry
Slam is an event with growing popularity and a fun poetry competition with a live
audience. Each contestant has two minutes to impress the judges with their own
original word artistry using spoken-word, poetry, hip-hop, monologue and even
story. Award-winning poet Miles Merrill will run the poetry slam heat as well
as perform his own original pieces. 6.30pm for 7pm start, Orange City Library,
Civic Square Orange. Free. Contact Tel 02 6393 8125
Rural Reflections: two plays by Anne Frost
Until 8 September, Newcastle
Presented by Newcastles multi award winning professional company, Shakespeare
et al. Both plays are set in Stroud, a picturesque small country town north of
Newcastle which was once a thriving milk producing area.They have strong rural
themes and reflect the influences, good and bad, past and present, of living in
the country. Grace looks at the nature of compassion and its impact on
global humanity through the charitable actions and recollections of a rural woman.
Lost Property is an exploration of biological, material and emotional inheritance
in the context of the division of a family farm. Performances at the Playhouse.
7.30pm until 8 September and at 2.00pm Saturday 1 and 8 September. Audience members
are encouraged to bring blankets old or new for donation to any performance.Tickets
$38/ $35/ $25 Tel 02 4929 1977
National Poetry Week
Until 9 September, Nationwide
National Poetry Week seeks to foster partnerships with poets, audiences, communities,
artists, students, bookstores and arts organisations, and organisers are invited
to promote their events. Most events are organised on a voluntary basis with the
goodwill of venue managers, volunteer coordinators, poets, organisations and individuals
who share an interest in poetry. If you are passionate about poetry and the need
to bring it alive in the streets and consciousness of the broader public, you
are invited to join the team of organisers for this year. Various venues. Website www.nationalpoetryweek.com
Ocean to Outback Australian Landscape Paintings
1850-1950
Until 22 September, Tamworth
An National Gallery of Australian travelling exhibition documenting landscape
painting from the colonial 1850s to the immediate period following World War II.
Throughout the 20th century, landscape painting was the 'great' subject of Australian
art, a theme that reflected the changing nature of a nation's identity. Landscape
subjects also became popular with the general public as Australians began to visit
their own museums and galleries to see images of their country. Featured painters
include Arthur Boyd, Grace Cossington Smith, Russell Drysdale, Sidney Nolan, Arthur
Streeton and Albert Tucker. At Tamworth Regional Gallery. Contact Tel 02 6767 5511
Email gallery@tamworth.nsw.gov.au
Website www.tamworthregionalgallery.com.au
Peter Sykes Photographic Exhibition
Until 30 September, Goulburn
Photographs by Peter Sykes are of Goulburn and the surrounding district and on
exhibition at the Goulburn Club in Market Street. Peter spends much of his spare
time photographing the environment we live in, recording his memories, experiences
and passions, for others to enjoy and remember. Contact Mob 0403 081 805
Email awimages@hotkey.net.au
Migaay Arndu Karobran (women come together)
1 25 September, Gilgandra
An exhibition by Aboriginal women from the Wiradjuri clan in NSW at the Coo-ee
Heritage Centre. Artists will collectively display their individual forms and
techniques. The exhibition can be seen as a gathering of a combination of contemporary
and traditional artwork from regional & local artists, who are descendents
from the Wiradjuri and Gamilaraay tribes. Each artist has used have their own
distinct mediums and techniques to tell a story. One of those stories revolves
around the Stolen Generation by artist Niri Reynolds. Gilgandra Coo-ee Heritage
Centre, Newell Highway, Gilgandra. Contact Libby Carr Tel 02 6817 8700
Email tourism@gilgandra.nsw.gov.au
Website www.gilgandra.nsw.gov.au
Eye to Eye
8 September 11 November, Dubbo
An exhibition which brings together work by contemporary artists who are exploring
our complex relations with animals at a time when the animal and human interaction
is coming under increasing scrutiny. Eye to Eye investigatres the extent
to which the gaze and reciprocal gaze between humans and animals are critical
to the animal-human relationship. At the Western Plains Cultural Centre. Contact
Tel 02 6801 4444 Website www.wpccdubbo.org.au
Wild
Blooms
13 30 September, Morpeth
Karen Ma's exhibition celebrates the vibrancy and spontaneity of spring, the seasons
abundance, its jewelled palette, energy and renewal. An exhibition of paintings,
sculptural metallic blooms and poetic paper works. Greenway Gallery, 166 Swan
St Morpeth, Tel 02 4934 6411 Mob 0412 524 682
Macquarie Philharmonia in Concert
14 September, Cowra
15 September, Dubbo
16 September, Bathurst
Macquarie
Philharmonia draws together professional, student and community musicians from
the Blue Mountains to Dubbo for its annual concert series. Conducted by Canadian
Maestro Leonard Camplin CD the Orchestra will perform a spectacular animal-themed
program in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Western Plains Zoo. The twilight
concert on 15 September at the zoo will be the highlight of the tour. The program
will include animal inspired musical pieces including Carnival of the Animals
by Saint-Saen, The Lion King by Hans Zimmer, and The Kookaburra who
Stole the Moon by Peter Winkler. A menagerie of elephants, kangaroos, kookaburras,
swans, lions and wombats will delight the smallest tadpole to the biggest fish.
Tickets $40 family/$20/$15. Cowra Civic Centre, 7pm Tel 02 6342 4333.
Western Plains Zoo Dubbo, 6pm Tel 02 6885 1633. St Stanislaus College
Bathurst, 3pm Tel 02 6331 5994).
Contact Sarah Conolan Mob 0424 612 138 Email sarah@macquariephilharmonia.org
Website www.macquariephilharmonia.org
A
Personal Odyssey: The art of John Winch 1967-2007
14 September 28 October, Orange
The art of John Winch 1967-2007. John Winch is a central west based artist with
an international following. This exhibitoin celebrates the painting, drawings,
sculptures, prints and illustrations from forty years of dedicated artistic practice.
At Orange Regional Art Gallery, Byng St Orange. Contact Tel 02 6393 8136
Re:Staged Works
14 September 28 October, Boorogul
A decade after Lake Macquarie City Art Gallerys project Staged Works,
this sequel exhibition revisits the sense of theatre intrinsic to many contemporary
artworks. The selected artists all reveal the lessons of the stage by working
with the dramatic potential of light, sound, movement, and/or costuming to construct
immersive environments and distil narrative. A gallery project curated by Meryl
Ryan. Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery. Contact Tel 02 4965 8260
Email artgallery@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
Website www.lakemac.com.au
New
Sydney Wind Quintet
16 September, Port Macquarie
The Sydney Conservatorium-based woodwind quintet will perform a program of works
by Francaix, Ravel, Ligeti, and Nielsenwhich. 2pm at the Uniting Church, Sherwood
Road, Port Macquarie. Sponsored by Camden Haven Arts Council and Musica Viva Australia.
Tickets $33/ $30/$10. Contact Catherine Davis Tel 02 6582 0142
The Dresser
19 September 6 October, Newcastle
A Newcastle Theatre Company production. The Dresser charts the slow demise
of British theatre companies during World War II and focusses on the character
of Sir who is about to make his 227th appearance as King Lear. But
with 30 minutes to curtain-up, the ageing actor is already suffering from severe
stagefright and his dresser Norman must rally his troubled boss and
get him ready for his first entrance, while constantly having to remind him of
his opening lines. The Dresser shows the driving force behind the day to
day drama, and comedy, of these wonderful companies. Directed by Isobel Denholm
and starring popular local actors Lindsay Carr as Norman, Alan Bodenham
as Sir and Nola Wallace as Her Ladyship. Contact Tel 02 4952 4958
Email newrep@bigpond.net.au
Sweet
Transformations a roving art opening
24 September, Grafton
Grafton Regional Gallery launches its Art Outreach Program in four locations on
the one day this month with Sweet Transformations, a program which highlights
the cross-over between writing and the visual arts. Four artists and four writers
from the North Coast region have created works reflecting the effect that the
sugar industry has made on the social, economic, community and landscape of the
Clarence Valley. The project consists of a series of four small outreach exhibitions
at Yamba Library (10am) , Iluka Library (3pm) , Maclean Library (12pm) and Maclean
Council foyer (1pm) and a group exhibition at the Grafton Regional Gallery. The
collaborative artists and writers are: Robert Moore and Natalie Moore; Alison
Williams and Rex Marshall; Rindi Salomon and Heather Roper and Daniel Brinsmead
and Daniel Ducrou. An integral part of Sweet Transformations is the Art
and Text Forum presented by Jill Eddington with selected artists and writers at
the Brushgrove Hall on 8 September, exploring the text in art, art in writing
and writing about art. Children can also enjoy a free art workshop with Rindi
Salomon and Maclean Library on Thursday 13 September at 11am. Email gallery@clarence.nsw.gov.au
Website www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au
The Gilgandra Cooee Festival
28 September 1 October
Promises to be a great family weekend packed full of events, including
the official opening by General Cosgrove, a street parade, market stalls, tethered
Air Force hot air balloon rides, a Cooee calling competition, novelty events,
rodeo, picnic at the Flora Reserve, music and entertainment, fireworks display,
and much more. More information online. Websites www.oranaarts.com
or www.gilgandra.nsw.gov.au
The Narromine Air Pageant
28 30 September, Narromine
The Narromine Air Pageant & Evolution of Flight Festival 2007 celebrates 88
years of aviation in Narromine. This festival includes aerial demonstrations,
joy flights, commercial trade exhibits, and display aircraft including a replica
of the first ever flying machine the Wright Flyer. Special guest will be the inspirational
Janine Shepherd, author of Never Tell Me Never, Dare To Fly and
Reaching For Stars. Narromine Aerodrome. Website www.narromineairpageant.com.au
Cherry Blossom Festival
26 30 September, Cowra
Cowra Japanese Garden is the venue for a host of activities including tea ceremonies,
bonsai demonstrations, ikebana demonstrations, sumo wrestling tournament, kite
making and more. Contact Tel 02 6341 2233 Website www.cowrajapanesegarden.com.au
Little Birdy
27 September, Bangalow
Described by presenters as "one of a startling new generation of bands
to explode out of the isolated musical hotbed of Perth," Little Birdy have
had five ARIA Award nominations over two years. "Bewitching and bold, Little
Birdy combine true showmanship in the form of front woman Katy Steele who purrs
and prowls her way across the stage, and the fine musicianship of a band who means
business." All Ages show at the A&I Hall. Tickets $25/23/ $28. Website www.kupromotions.com.au
Mr McGee & The Biting Flea
27 28 September, Albury
Six whimsical stories by award winning children's writer, Pamela Allen, are presented
in this surprising, charming, funny and frenetic production. The stories merge
from dozens of suitcases and crates as three curious warehouse workers transform
a storeroom into enchanting little miracles of music and play. Mr McGee
and the Biting Flea will celebrate the possibilities of storytelling using
the immediacy of theatre and the potential of childrens' imaginations. Tickets
$13.50. Albury City Performing Arts Centre. Tel 02 6051 3051.
This Is Not Art Festival
27 September 1 October, Newcastle
A jam-packed weekend showcasing the work and ideas of communities not included
in other major festivals. Electrofringe will showcase electronic arts and culture.
Critical Animals creative research forums will play with concepts of obscurity
and obsession, academic art/instiution battles, literal literary journeys and
much more. The Sound Summit will focus on independent artists, labels and people
who work and play in the electronic and hip-hop scene. The National Young Writers
Festival will bring together Australia's most challenging and original young writers,
publishers, performers; and TiN Radio will focus on festival content with the
latest events and updates. Website www.thisisnotart.org
Electrofringe
27 September 1 October, Newcastle
Electrofringe 2007 is a festival of experimental electronic arts and culture dedicated
to skills development and artistic exchange. It focuses on: experimental audio
visual; performance; installation; music; and online, sound and screen-based art;
and places a particular emphasis on encouraging exchange between emerging and
established artists. The Festival will include hands-on workshops, panel discussion,
masterclasses, presentations, exhibitions and screenings. Guests include Australian
artists Cicada, Darrin Verhagen and Ross Bencina, and international presenters
Tim Hecker (Canada), Leafcutter John (UK) and Sebastien Roux (France). Various
venues. Website www.electrofringe.net
Coffs Harbour International Buskers and Comedy Festival
28 September 6 October
Nine days of fun and laughter on the streets of Coffs Harbour. Buskers from all
over the globe along with several great Aussies will light up the streets for
9 fantastic days. Most shows are free but bring some money for the buskers' hat.
Tel 02 6652 8266 Website www.coffsharbourbuskers.com
Nambucca Valley Arts Council Biannual Art Show
28 September 6 October
Opening night on Friday 28 September at 7.30pm at the Nambucca Entertainment Centre,
prizes in this yea'rs show total over $5,000 in 12 Categories: paintings, drawings,
photography, open craft and a youth section. Contact Lynne Greentree Tel 02 6569 4382.
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
Sound & lighting workshop
1 2 September, Parkes
A workshop for regional theatre and musical societies with the technical staff
from Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre. Limit of 16 attendees. 10am-5pm at
Little Theatre, Parkes. Bookings Tel 02 6862 1267 Email Kimbar1@bigpond.com
Water colour workshop
2 3 September, Inverell
David Fam is a widely-acclaimed Inverell landscape painter who was born in Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia in 1940. His love of drawing led to a career in Architecture
and then to his painting in watercolours. David lives in Worongary, Queensland,
where he paints full time and teaches watercolour painting. He will be coming
to Inverell to teach a two day workshop this month. Contact the Inverell Gallery
Tel 02 6722 4983.
Childrens art & craft workshops
6 29 September, Broken Hill
Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery is pleased to present its Term 3 art workshop
program of fun-filled arts activities for children aged 4 - 6 and 7 - 14 years.
Gallery staff Sue Reynolds and Ian Howarth will teach a range of art and craft
skills. The younger children will make their own personalised clay stamps, creepy
insect blots, magic bubble wrap discovery prints and jigsaw puzzles and the older
will make their own exciting scratch board drawings, porcelain plate paintings,
personalised clay stamps, zany mobiles, and sleek silk screen t-shirts. A range
of art and craft techniques will be explored; etching, design, clay modelling
and carving, construction, mono and screen printing, drawing and painting. Contact
Tel 08 8088 6897 Email artgallery@brokenhill.nsw.gov.au
Sculpted Felt Shoulder Bag
8 9 September, Maclean
A practical course with Pamela Bates. Learn the technique of felting to make a
sculpted dimensional two pocket shoulder bag in your own style. The technique
can be used to create all sorts of other accessories. Materials required. Cost
$130/ $125. Contact Lower Clarence Community College Tel 02 6646 9094
Email lcace@bigpond.net.au
Website www.lcace.org.au
True Blue: Indigo Dyeing with Shibori resist
8 9 September, Braidwood
Spend a creative weekend in beautiful Braidwood learning Shibori, the Japanese
art of tie-dyeing to achieve a range of beautiful patterns. The tied fabric is
dipped in an indigo vat to dye it blue. At the Silken Tent 7 Clyde Street Braidwood.
Cost: $200 plus some materials. Contact Gill Burke Tel 02 4842 2579
Email gilly@braidwood.net.au
The
Moving Object multi-arts workshops
8 September 13 October, Rydal
Artists, performers and musicians of all ages are warmly invited to attend this
series of six Saturday workshops with three oustanding tutors, culminating in
performance presentations at the Rites of Spring Festival on 20 October. The workshop
will develop key skills for participants in devising performance and generating
original artistic material; creating sculptural objects and props to use in the
work; creating performance/art/music relative to place; and generating creative
content through cultural research. Artist Conductors are Willem Brugman (performer/director,
Culture Lab International), Catherine Hassall (writer/performer, Culture Lab International)
and Antony Symons (sculptor & creator of World-Gaia Sculpture Garden.) Contact
Catherine Hassall Tel 02 4782 9740 Email cat@culturelab.org.au
Website www.culturelab.org.au
Directors workshops
10 & 14 September
Damien Millar teaches the directors and playwrights at NIDA, and is one
of the most experienced actor-wranglers in town. Anyone interested attending in
a directing workshop is welcomed and Damien can use some workshop attendees as
actors as well, so those interested in acting get a skill flex as well. Numbers
are limited so please book. Monday 10 September 6-9pm and Friday 14 September
5-8pm At The Hume Building Society Butter Factory Studio, Gateway Village Wodonga.
Contact Murray Arts Tel 02 6021 5034 Email vnaimo@murrayarts.org.au
Youth Conference From Rhetoric to Reality
12 13 September, Ballina
What are the opportunities and challenges facing young people in rural and regional
Australia, today? The conference will be an opportunity to hear from some of the
country's leaders in youth service delivery and research, to share success stories
and to work together to improve outcomes for young people. The conference includes
concurrent sessions for young people themselves to ensure their voices are heard
in a youth-friendly atmosphere. Keynote speakers are Father Chris Riley (Youth
off the Streets), Dr Rick van der Zwan (Psychologist), Alison Page (New Inventors
panelist and designer) and David Eldridge (President of the National Youth Council).
Togerher with the input of local young people and those who work with them, this
conference promises to be a highlight of the 2007 calendar. Contact Valerie or
Brett Tel 02 6622 3030 Email admin@nrsdc.org.au
LCSA Annual Conference 2007:
Community development in an age of individualism
12 13 September, Sydney
Grassroots
community development has been under valued and under siege over the last decade
in Australia with the political doctrines of individualism and economic rationalism
dominating policy and practice. The focus of many community based organisations
has turned from community development to service provision. At the same time the
practices of some centres and services have varied little over thirty years while
the community context has changed rapidly around them. The role of community based
organisations has been questioned and often discounted for more top down approaches
driven by state or local government. Nevertheless, as the negative effects of
the erosion of community break out in so many places policy makers are beginning
to understand the value of community development and social capital in preventing
many social ills and there have been many successful initiatives which have made
a positive impact on their communities. It is these initiatives that are the focus
of this conference. Website www.lcsa.org.au
Metal sculpture workshop
12, 19 & 26 September, Condobolin
Bring out your junk and let your imagination run free! At these free metal sculpture
workshops during the school holidays you can learn from the skills and experience
of the Grenfell Mens Shed to convert old metal junk into animals, chairs,
anything you can imagine. All you need is workboots, work clothes and an imagination.
At Condobolin High School, Condobolin 2-7pm. Contact Anna Caskey, Lachlan Shire
Council Tel 02 6895 4281
Working spaces for Museum Volunteers
14 16 September, Galong
A conference which aims to provide volunteers with 'hands-on' practical experience
on topics such as paper and textile conservation, deaccessioning, design and marketing
to name a few. Hosted by Museums Australia Lachlan Chapter, the conference
is to be held in Galong. Website www.lachlanmuseum.com.au
Singing leadership skills training
15 September, Wodonga
Led by Jane Coker from Community Music Victorial this workshop will be aimed at
two streams of leadership: introducing people with little or no singing leadership
experience to basic teaching skills; and introducing people with singing leadership
experience to leadership skills for the 'instant singing session' concept. The
training is subsidised and hopefully will encourage some of you to have a go at
spread the joy and healthy benefits of singing through your community. 10am -
4.30pm at Wodonga Civic Centre. Cost $30/$22 Contact Karen Roben Tel 02 6021 5034
Email kroben@murrayarts.org.au
Basket weaving workshop
16 September, Mudgee
At Number Forty Seven, Mudgee with Dinah Coxsedge. Cost $40. Contact Tel 02 6379 1345
Zen Zen Zo Physical Workshop
16 20 September, Wollongong
Zen Zen Zo is a Brisbane-based physical theatre company that recaptures the ritualistic
power of theatre by combining a striking visual and physical style with raw energy
and emotional truth. This workshop will cover two of the training styles used
by Zen Zen Zo to train their actors and create their productions: The Suzuki Method
of Actor training from Japan; and Viewpoints, a style developed by renowned American
director, Anne Bogart. Participants do not require any formal actor training -
this is fun for everyone! Time 6pm - 9pm, Cost $190/ $160. Illawarra Performing
Arts Centre. Participants must be 16 years and over. Bookings online. Contact
Anne-Louise Rentell Tel 02 4226 3699 Email arentell@merrigong.com.au
Website www.merrigong.com.au
The Creative Connections Roadshow: Arts and
Dementia Community Awareness
18 September, Orange
A presentation to celebrate Dementia Awareness Week presented by Alzheimers
Australia NSW in conjunction with the NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and
Home Care. Includes a tour of gallery. 2pm, Orange Regional Gallery. Contact Sue
Benson Tel 02 8875 4640
Quilting and Textile Conservation Workshop
22 September, Orange
Kate Chidlow, textile conservator, will be talking about the preventative conservation
- principles and practice for textiles display and storage. In conjunction with
the Powerhouse Museum. 10am-2pm. Orange Regional Gallery Tel 02 6393 8136
AbaF | Securing Successful Partnerships
20 21 September, Sydney
Securing Successful Partnerships is a two-day workshop for cultural organisations
managed by the Australian Business Arts Foundation (AbaF) which will introduce
you to the business case approach. Participants will find out what business is
looking for from a business-arts partnership and develop successful strategies
for connecting with business. At Macquarie Bank, 9am - 4.30pm both days. Cost
$275 including a copy of AbaFs guide Securing Successful Partnerships:
a guide for business and the arts. Contact Julia Hellyer Tel 02 9215 9313
Email hellyerj@abaf.org.au
Website www.abaf.org.au/skillsdevelopment
Pastels workshop
22 23 September, Canowindra
Get your fingers dirty and experience with the range of styles and techniques
possible with pastels in a workshop held by Robert Keen in the lovely town of
Canowindra. In your spare timw browse one of the many galleries. River Bank Gallery,
71 Gaskill Street Canowindra. $160 for the weekend, includes lunches. Bookings
Tel 02 6344 2778.
Spring Festival art making
23 September, Oberon
The Spring Festival Open Information Family Day includes art making on the Oberon
Common with Gabriella Hegyes, who will talk bout Stage I of Oberon's Community
Public Art Project - reproducing Oberon's Bicentennial tapestries on the rotunda
floor - at 11.30am. Venue: under Visitor Information Centre opposite Common. Contact
Fran Charge, Oberon Arts Council Tel 02 6336 5144.
This project was made possible with
a grant from the Regional Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program
Music Council Assembly
23 24 September, Sydney
The Music Council of Australia's 14th annual General Assembly will cover topics
relevant to many different sectors in the music community including the fight
for Australian music eduation; challenges and opportunities for the music industry;
research: live music in licensed venues; music in Australia knowledge base and
conservatoria in context. An arts policy address will be presented by both Federal
Arts Minister George Brandis and Labor Shadow Arts Minister Peter Garrett (subject
to special campaign contingencies). The Assembly is open to the public. At the
State Library of NSW. Website www.mca.org.au
QCAN Seminar: Theatre for Living
24 September, Brisbane
Judith Wright Centre international theatre innovator, David Diamond, will
present a seminar titled 'Theatre for Living: the art and science of community
based dialogue' from 7 - 9pm at the Rooftop Terrace, Brisbane Powerhouse as part
of QCAN's Artists Business Confidence Program. Diamond will weave together systems
theory, Augusto Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed and Theatre For Living to outline
a theory of living communites, their dysfunctions and potential for change. You
will be provided with insights into how Theatre For Living works with communites
in crises. Cost $20/$15. Contact Wendy Tel 07 3254 4922 Website http://www.qldcan.org.au
QCAN Workshops: Theatre for Living
24 26 September, Queensland
Queensland Community Arts Network is co-hosting Theatre for Living workshops
with Headline Theatre, Canada. David Diamond, Headlines Theatres' artistic and
managing director, located in Vancouver, Canada, will facilitate two workshops.
David has directed community specific theatre projects tackling issues including
racism, gender, violence, addiction, self-esteem, globalisation and language rerclamation.
He is recognised internationally as using theatre to develop cross-cultural understanidng
and critical thinking. His work, Theatre for Living, has evolved out of Augusto
Boal's, Theatre of the Oppressed. It explores the internal voices that complicate
our capacity to achieve our goals and the voices we have internalised that tell
us 'we shouldn't/we must' and stop us from taking action for fear of consequences.
Cost $290/ $350. Contact Xris Reardon Tel 03 9388 8014 Email theatre@vic.chariot.net.au
Painting a kimono
29 September 1 October, Braidwood
Spend a creative long weekend in beautiful Braidwood while painting a kimono.
There are many different types of kimono for married or unmarried women, for weddings
and other occasions. Participants will attept a version of the basic garment using
rozome techniques. At the Silken Tent, 7 Clyde Street Braidwood. Cost: $300 plus
some materials. Contact Gill Burke Tel 02 4842 2579 Email gilly@braidwood.net.au
Watermark writing workshop
29 September 1 October, Laurieton
A 2½ day writing workshop preceding the Watermark Literary Muster to be
conducted by writer and inspiring teacher Graeme Kinross-Smith. Graeme is a widely
published poet, short fiction writer, novelist, writing teacher and photographer.
He is an Honorary Fellow in Arts at Deakin University where he teaches creative
writing. Cost $245 including 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners (accommodation
extra). Max 15. Contact Lyndal Coote Tel 02 6559 9953 Website www.watermarkliterarysociety.asn.au
Watermark Literary Muster
2 6 October, Camden Haven
Australian writers will be joined by writers from the USA and New Zealand
to spend five days sharing presentations, discussions, informal gatherings and
excursions with discerning readers who come from all over Australia and from overseas
to attend. The 2007 Watermark Muster will explore the experience of migration
and the effect that migration of all eras has had on the social and environmental
fabric of Australia. Workshop details and tickets online. Tel 02 6559 9953
Email muster@watermarkliterarysociety.asn.au
Website www.watermarkliterarysociety.asn.au/
MGnsw | Framing the Future: Planning for Sustainability
19 October, Armidale
A one-day workshop presented with Armidale and Region Aboriginal Cultural Centre
and Keeping Place Inc. Framing the Future introduces the importance of planning
in creating sustainable museums and introduces a wide range of planning techniques
and tools to help museums, keeping places, galleries and other cultural businesses
survive - and thrive. The workhop is aimed at managers of cultural organisations;
local government reps working with cultural organisations; people involved in
regional development, local tourism and/or audience development as well as potential
Standards Program participants and museology or arts administration students.
More information online. Contact Kristin Anderson Tel 02 9358 1760
Email kristina@mgnsw.org.au Website
www.mgnsw.org.au
A weekend of Song by the Sea
19 21 October, Bonny Hills
Offering a combination of good food, excellent company and the expertise of leading
choral teachers, Rachel Hore and Stephen Taberner, who 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. Limited non-residential places available.
Cost $100-$230. Contact Elly Franchimont Tel 02 6586 1060 Email
ellyfranch@hotmail.com
The National Screenwriters' Conference
19 21 October, Marysville VIC
Hosted by the Australian Writers' Guild and with the generous support of Film
Victoria, the 2007 National Screenwriters' Conference - Holding Onto Your Vision
- provides a unique opportunity to bring together Australia's leading screenwriters
and industry professionals. Covering film, television and new media, the conference
is designed to foster creativity, innovation and success. Case studies and in
depth conversations with local and international guests; craft sessions on writing
skills and processes; managing creative partnerships; negotiating the marketplace
and the 'business' of writing; pitching and micro mentoring opportunities; and
discussions on industry developments and the writer's place within them. Website www.awg.com.au
Meandering about the Murray: Interpreting
the landscape of the Albury region
19 21 October, Albury
A conference which will focus on key issues concerning the future of Australian
landscapes. Prominent speakers will deal with issues ranging from water management
in the Murray Darling Basin, to inland living and gardening, to the issue of invasive
species and their impact on the environment. Private gardeners, writers and artists
will add their experiences of gardening in the region. At the Country Comfort
Hovell Tree, Albury. Tickets $10, free for ALCA and NAVA members. Contact the
Garden History Society Tel 03 9650 5043 Email info@gardenhistorysociety.org.au
Website www.gardenhistorysociety.org.au
Oils workshop
20 21 October, Inverell
John Shields is a well known oil landscape artists who in his younger years
was a teacher at Graman School. John hails from Richmond in Sydney and has been
successful in numerous art competitions. His previous workshops have been so successful
we can honestly say he's back by popular demand. At Inverell Art Gallery. Contact
Tel 02 6722 4983
Powerhouse Museum Movable Heritage Seminar
27 November, Sydney
Held as part of Powerhouse Museum's Regional Service Program, this seminar will
explore issues involved with caring for collections and highlight projects underway
with the movable heritage collections. Workshop sessions focussing on practical
collection management techniques will be included and are intended for museum
workers in regional and community museums. Contact Rebecca Pinchin, Regional Sevices
Coordinator Tel 02 9217 0220 Email regionalservices@phm.gov.au
Website www.powerhousemuseum.com
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Opportunities
ABC Radio | Heywire
Heywire is an opportunity for rural and regional youth to tell their story by
broadcasting their insights on ABC radio: Local Radio, Triple J, Radio National,
Radio Australia and ABC online. Heywire winners from around Australia also gather
for a yearly forum in Canberra, a chance to come together for a life-changing
event and discuss the issues facing young people. Applicants must be between the
ages 16 to 22 and from Regional or Rural Australia.Tel 1800 26 26 46
Website www.abc.net.au/heywire
Closing 7 September
Universal Studios, Japan
| Auditions for performing artists
10 11 September, Sydney
13 14 September, Gold Coast
17 18 September, Melbourne
Universal Studios Japan are casting for singers who can move, dancers who can
sing, character actors, stunt actors & gymnasts. This is an opportunity for
Australian performers to work at Universal Studios in Osaka Japan. Performers
are sought for productions including the Broadway hit Wicked and the classic
Peter Pans Neverland, Universal Monsters Live Rock and Roll Show,
WaterWorld to name a few. Auditions are by appointment only and all
applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Successful applicants will be offered
employment at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, commencing in early 2008. Contact
Tel 03 9370 7784 Website www.universalauditions.com/japan
EOI: Public Art Commission, ACT
Expressions of interest are invited from artists to design, fabricate and install
an artwork at Clare Holland House. This house is an established palliative care
facility on the edge of Lake Burley Griffin in Barton ACT. A foreshore garden
is being developed on the southern side of the hospice buildings by the Rotary
Club of Canberra Weston Creek and is being funded by community donations.
The artwork will be located in the Foreshore Garden and will enhance the area
for patients, visitors and the community. Contact Rhonda McIver Tel 02 6207 9183
Website www.basis.act.gov.au/TenderDownloads
Closing 13 September
VAN | Speed Dating for Northern Rivers artists
23 October, Murwillumbah
19 November, Grafton
Meet the gallery director of your artistic dreams! Northern Rivers artists will
be given 4 minutes to present their portfolios to several gallery directors in
the hope of finding a perfect 'art' match or connecting with a great promotional
opportunity with the media. At each event 36 artists will have the opportunity
to go 'speed dating' with six of the twelve gallery directors and/or media representatives
attending. There will be plenty of time for relaxed networking over a coffee and
muffins. Places strictly limited. Tickets to the event should you be selected
are $35. Register your interest email to
info@artsnorthernrivers.com.au including four images of your work and a bio.
The email subject header should read either Tweed SpeedDating or Grafton
SpeedDating. If you have a website you can simply include the link. Contact
Melitta or Wendy, Arts Northern Rivers Tel 02 6628 8120.
Closing 23 September
Powerhouse Museum | Regional Services Program
2008
Organisations who are undertaking collection projects in 2008 are encouraged to
submit expressions of interest for assistance from the Museum indicating their
area of interest, type of activity and likely timeframe. Applications will be
considered in the light of available resources, Powerhouse Museum priorities,
and significance of the outcomes from the proposed projects. Application forms
and details online. Contact Rebecca Pinchin, Regional Sevices Coordinator Tel 02 9217 0220
Email regionalservices@phm.gov.au
Website www.powerhousemuseum.com
Closing 28 September
Powerhouse Museum | Regional Internship &
Staff Exchange
Individuals are invited to apply for this program which provides training and
professional development opportunities for regional museum and gallery workerd
by accessing the resources of a large cultural institution. Details and applications
online. Contact Rebecca Pinchin, Regional Sevices Coordinator Tel 02 9217 0220
Email regionalservices@phm.gov.au
Website www.powerhousemuseum.com
Closing 28 September
FIFO
Entries are now being called for the 5th Pacific International Documentary Festival
(FIFO), happening January 29 February 3, 2008 at the Maison de la Culture
of Papeete, Tahiti. Email organisation@fifotahiti.org
Website www.filmfestivaloceanie.org/articles.php
Closing 15 October
Adelaide Fringe 2008 Call for artists
Adelaide Fringe 2008 is open for business and the call has gone out for all artists
to register to participate in the largest fringe festival in the southern hemisphere.
Artists can register their events online and become part of fringe history. Each
year over 2,200 artists bring nearly 500 events of every artform imaginable to
Adelaide for the Fringe. Anyone from any where can register using the simple online
registration system. Email buzz@adelaidefringe.com.au
Website www.adelaidefringe.com.au
Closing 19 October
Australian Children's Television Foundation
| Feature Film Initiative
The ACTF is offering selected creative teams a development funding package for
up to four local features aimed at children between 6 and 13. Projects should
have a production budget that is capable of being financed largely out of Australia.
Funding is to cover development costs up to delivery of a second draft script.
It is expected that the vast majority of funds will be spent directly on the development
of the film (ie., writers fees, script editors fees, etc).
Funds cannot be spent on purchasing the right to use existing works (eg.,.
book options). Only creative teams, consisting of at least a producer and writer,
may apply. Website www.actf.com.au
Closing 29 October
SunScreen Independent Music Video Competition
Australia's only independent music video competition. SunScreen aims to give artists
and directors a chance to showcase their music videos without the competition
of big budget videos from the major labels. Now into its third year, SunScreen
has once again teamed up with Festival of the Sun which shares the same attitude
of independence and supporting Australian talent. The final will take place at
Festival of the Sun on 14 & 15 December where the 16 finalists videos
will be showcased and subject to another audience vote. The final winner will
be determined by the highest percentage of SMS votes by the Festival of the Sun
audience and the winning director will receive $10,000 worth of Industry prizes
geared towards a new video. Contact Linzi Steele Mob 0405 479 199
Email linzi@fotsun.com
Website www.sunscreen.net.au
Closing 14 November
NSW FTO | Aurora
The NSW Film and Television Office is looking for well developed feature scripts,
written in any genre for its Aurora Script Workshop. Projects must have a director
and producer attached. Guidelines and application forms will be available early
October from the FTO website. Contact Harriet McKern, Coordinator Aurora Tel 02 9264 6400
Email mckernh@fto.nsw.gov.au
Website www.fto.nsw.gov.au
Closing 26 November
Studio Furniture 2008
26 January 2008, Bungendore
Australian furniture designers/makers are invited to be part of this showcase
event taking place on 26 January 2008 in Bungendore. Selected works will form
part of a touring exhibition supported by Craft Australia. There are also cash
awards totalling $10,000. The design and finish should communicate a studio furniture
attitude - that is, an emphasis on individually designed and made work. The piece
should show an appropriate use of hand work so as to distinguish it from mass-produced
manufacture. Bungendore Wood Works Gallery. Website www.bwoodworks.com.au/gallery-ie.html
Closing 28 November
Wingham roundabout sculpture commission
NSW sculptors are invited to submit scale drawings or digital images plus cost
estimates for a sculpture for a new roundabout in the CBD of Wingham. The designs
will be presented to a panel of judges and up to six will be selected. Selected
sculptors will receive $500 each to prepare high quality maquettes of their sculptures
and the judge will select one winning maquette. That sculptor will be offered
a commission of up to $30, 000 to create the full scale sculpture (subject to
funding). Sculptors are asked to respond to an aspect of Wingham. It can be natural,
social or historical. Information and entry forms online. Website www.manninghistorical.org
or www.gtcc.nsw.gov.au
Closing 30 November
Corner
Country Artist-in-Residence Program
October 2007 March 2008
A new artists residency in the village of Milparinka, around 300km north of Broken
Hill, close to the Queensland border. The program offers free accommodation for
one to four weeks during the 'off-season' for tourists in exchange for plant-watering
and some artistic outcomes to be negotiated. Set in stunning landscape, the weather
at this time will be hot and dry (up to 50 degrees). Milparinka has one pub, a
population of 10 ... and it's very, very quiet. The artist's accommodation is
a fully-contained 2 room stone cottage located in the heritage precinct. Painters,
writers, film/video artists all welcome. Contact James Giddey, RADO, West Darling
Arts Mob 0428 881 525 Email jgiddey@bigpond.net.au
Website www.outbacknsw.com.au
Ongoing
Lost art of the 1970s Call for materials
for exhibition
Do you have sheets decorated in Hobbytex lurking in your linen cupboard? A macrame
owl in the shed? Or maybe a bit of string art gathering dust? If you still have
craft items made during the 1970s, three Bathurst artists would love to use it
in a show in the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery early next year. Tracy Sorensen
is looking for people willing to be interviewed for her video installation. Contact
Tracy Sorensen Tel 02 6331 7332.
Ongoing
Screenwriting mentorships
Acclaimed scree |