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Highlights
 Patricia
Piccinni: Double Love Knot
Until 1 December, Lismore
Patricia Piccinini is without doubt one of Australia’s most successful contemporary
artists, best known for fascinating audiences with her intriguing creations that
explore biotechnology, genetics and humanity. Piccinini investigates the place
where science is presently taking us and questions our role as caring and nurturing
beings. Double Love Knot includes drawings, sculptures, videos and digital
photographs from the Nature’s Little Helpers, Panelwork, SO2, Car Nugget,
Precautions, Videowork, Drawings, and Thicker Than Water series. This is Piccinini’s
only solo public exhibition in Australia this year. Her other solo exhibitions
are taking place at the Frye Art Museum, Washington, USA, and ARTIUM Basque Centre-Museum
of Contemporary Art, Spain. Curated by Steven Alderton. At Lismore Regional Gallery
Tel 02 6622 2209 Website www.lismoregallery.org
The Flying Fruit Fly Circus: Scissors, Paper, Rock
2 – 10 November, Wodonga
 Thirty-two
of the Flying Fruit Fly Circus's newest and youngest Fruit Flies are set to soar
in their very first production - Scissors Paper Rock. Treasured childhood
games such as elastics, snakes & ladders and hopscotch have been the inspiration
for the next production from Albury Wodonga's renowned and much loved Flying Fruit
Fly Circus. The show is directed by Flying Fruit Fly Circus Trainer, Ruth Bauer,
with lighting design by Sian James-Holland and stage and costume design by Wiggy
Brennan. Sergei Okhai, a Cirque du Soleil veteran of ten years and the company's
resident master trainer, has worked intensively with the cast together with other
permanent training staff, Yos Worth and Julie Wilson. Tickets $20/$15/$10 $50
Family. At the Hume Building Society Butter Factory Theatre, Wodonga. Bookings
Tel 02 6021 7433
 Freshly
Plucked
10 November, Orange
Indent's first Big Event, an all ages, drug and alcohol free event called the
Freshly Plucked Festival, is back for its second year. A fantastic line up includes
Frenzal Rhomb, Mammal, Daysend, Blue Juice, Unpaid Debt, Red Bee, Painted Stones,
Mark Corkery, The Tremendous, Ash Platter, Deprivation, Beno and Kes, Amber Cashel,
DJ Accent & DJ Kit Kut. The festival will also feature street performers,
two stages, experimental cinema, signing table, markets, foam art and incredible
art installations to help create that big festival atmosphere. Freshly Plucked
also aims to raise awareness of depression amongst young people in regional areas
and will have a range of current and accurate information available on the day
for people to take away with them. 2pm-10.30pm at the Orange Function Centre.
Tickets $16.50+BF presale, $22 on the door. More info, including link to ticket
outlets, on the Freshly Plucked MySpace here
WYK – Our Faces, Our Places ... This Is Our Story
8 – 30 November, Sydney
 WYK,
or 'Wiradjuri Youth Kulture', is a group exhibition of innovative art works developed
and curated by young Aboriginal artists from regional South Eastern Australia
- the heart of Wiradjuri. Showing local Aboriginal history through the eyes of
young people, it is the first of its kind in the region. The works were produced
as part of project that took place in Griffith in 2006. Students from KOOL (the
Koori Outreach Options for Learning program at TAFE) worked with professional
artists, educators and elders to explore issues of place, identity, history. Together
they experimented with multimedia practices to produce an exhibition which questions
our perceived notions of 'real' indigenous arts and cultural expression, especially
in regional areas. Following a successful show at the Griffith Regional Art Gallery
the show, which features poster art, paintings, video interviews and short film,
soundscapes and photography, opens this month at the Fountain Court, NSW Parliament
House. Contact Tel 02 9230 2837.
 River
Dreaming Festival – Biladyi Garygu
10 November, Bathurst
Bathurst's River Dreaming Festival is a major community arts celebration
for all the family culminating in a spectacular lantern performance at twilight.
The festival is based on a series of community building workshops held in Bathurst
since the beginning of this year and is supported by the Kelso Aboriginal community.
Throughout the day there will be two stages featuring folk, blues and hip hop
performers, koori singers and songwriters and dancers, as well as Wiradjuri cultural
workshops, kids activities, tree planting, poets and story tellers, an elders
tent, river stalls, exotic food stalls and a gold coin fund-raising BBQ. River
Deaming takes place on the banks of the Macquarie River. Contact Angela Prior
Tel 02 6334 3442 Website www.riverdreaming.com.au
This project was made possible with a grant
from the Australian Government's Regional Arts Fund
25 X 25: Celebrating 25 Years of Megalo Access Arts
 Until
16 December, Broken Hill
A travelling exhibition presenting the work of 25 artist-printmakers who have
made prints in the workshops of Studio One and Megalo Access Arts. Megalo Access
Arts began as a screen-print collective in Canberra in 1980. Today it continues
to support artists engaged in professional practice and has a commitment to promoting
community participation, understanding and appreciation of printmaking. In 2000
the print workshops of Megalo and Studio One were combined into a single facility
in 2003. 25 X 25 reveals the range of media that encompass the field of
printmaking from screen-printing, through etching, lithography, woodblock and
linocut printing. The featured artists were selected to represent Megalo’s
past, present and future. Each was asked to produce a print, 25 X 25 cm square,
on any theme and in the medium of their choice. 25 x 25 is a Megalo exhibition
toured by Museums & Galleries NSW. Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery Tel 08 8088 6897.
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Regional Arts NSW News
 RANSW
Foundation sponsors Youth Encouragement Award at Country Energy Art Prize
This year the Regional Arts NSW Foundation is supporting the 2007 Country Energy
Art Prize for Landscape Painting (see below) by sponsoring a
$2,000 Youth Encouragement Award. The Award was presented on 11 October at the
Western Plains Cultural Centre in Dubbo by the Chair of the Trustees of the Regional
Arts NSW Foundation, Meg Larkin. The winner of the inaugural award is Frances
Belle Parker of Maclean for her work Beiirrinba, My Vein (forty). An exhibition
of finalists is on show at Dubbo Regional Gallery until 2 December, and will be
coming to Sydney in January 2008.
Full story on the Regional Arts NSW website here
$380,000 for 25 new projects in NSW in 2008 under RAF
Regional Arts NSW has announced a total of $380,800 in new arts funding from the
Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund for 25 new projects to take place
in regional, rural and remote NSW communities in 2008. The list of successful
applicants includes an array of projects in diverse art forms including puppetry
and circus, film and video as well as music, dance, visual arts and theatre. Communities
right across the state - from White Cliffs in the far west, to Tweed in the Northerns
Rivers, to Eurobodalla in the far south - are set to benefit
Full story and list of projects with descriptions on the Regional Arts NSW website here
ARC funds Regional Arts NSW & partners' arts
& culture study
Regional Arts NSW is a partner with the University of Technology, Sydney, the
University of Wollongong, the University of New England and 10 other community
partners in a successful Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkages Project announced
last week by the Federal Minister for Education, Science and Training, the Hon
Julie Bishop MP. The $2.5 million project, 'Cultural Asset Mapping for Planning
and Development in Regional Australia', will run from 2008 to 2012.
Full story on the Regional Arts NSW website here
Alice Springs arts leader takes helm of RAA's 2008 conference
Well-known and respected Alice Springs arts leader, Keiren Sanderson, will produce
Regional Arts Australia’s national conference Art at the Heart , to be held
in Alice Springs next October. The 2008 Conference is expected to attract over
800 delegates from around Australia and the world for three days of talk, art
and festivities under the banner, 'Part conference, part festival – all art!'
Full story on the Regional Arts Australia website here
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News
Opening of the Northern Rivers Community Gallery
 The
long awaited and highly anticipated opening of the Ballina's new community gallery
took place on a rainy afternoon last Friday 26 October. Alderman Phil Silver,
Mayor of Ballina Shire, Chair of Arts Northern Rivers and Deputy Chair of Regional
Arts NSW, together with retiring Federal Member for Page, Ian Causley, officially
opened the new gallery in front of a packed crowd of artists and arts lovers.
The opening coincided with the opening of the 2007 Ballina Arts & Craft Centre
Inc's Annual Exhibition. Also in attendance were the Arts NSW Capital Infrastructure
Program Manager, Michael Goss; the CEO of Regional Arts NSW, Elizabeth Rogers;
the Director of Arts Northern Rivers, Lois Randall and other staff from Arts Northern
Rivers. The new gallery, located in the refurbished old chamber building in Cherry
Street, has been a labour of love for Ballina Arts and Craft Centre Inc (known
as BACCI and pronounced "Backy") who have been working towards its establishment
since February 1998. The group raised $70,000 for the project with the Federal
Government contributing $355,000, the State Government $110,000 and Ballina Shire
Council picking up the rest of the tab of $535,000. Gallery hours will be Wednesday
to Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Contact Tel 02 6681 6167.
 Tim
Winters wins $35,000 Country Energy Art Prize for Landscape Painting
The winner of the $35,000 Country Energy Art Prize for Landscape Painting was
announced on 11 October at the Western Plains Cultural Centre. This year's winner
is Tim Winters from Stuart Town for his work Bare Bones/Cannel Country
– which was likened to “a slice of landscape DNA” by judge Peter
Kingston. Tim said, “My work is an overview of the Channel Country where
I’ve interpreted the landscape in a linear way using an earth pigment”.
Frances Belle Parker from Maclean was also awarded the inaugural Youth Encouragement
Award, sponsored by the Regional Arts NSW Foundation, on the day. The 2007 Award
attracted 490 entries of which 42 were chosen as finalists. “The depth of
talent displayed is a testament to the renewed popularity of landscape art and
the vigour of the regional arts scene," Managing Director of Country Energy,
Craig Murray said. An exhibition of finalists and winners is on display at the
Western Plains Cultural Centre until 2 December.
Full story on the Country Energy website here.
View all the finalists' work online here.
 Milton
Budge wins 2007 Parliament of NSW Indigenous Art Prize
The winner of the 2007 Parliament of NSW Indigenous Art Prize is Milton Budge,
for his two part work, Ration Day Times. The $20,000 prize was announced
at the official opening of an exhibition of finalist works at Parliament House
on 17 October. The Parliament of NSW Indigenous Art Prize is an acquisitive prize
for Indigenous artists born in NSW and belonging to a NSW language group. It aims
to provide recognition for the high standard of Indigenous art in NSW. Budge,
born in Kempsey in 1941, belongs to the Thunggutti language group. The winner
of the secondary prize, the UNSW College of Fine Arts Professional Development
Award, is Frances Belle Parker, for her painting, The Vein of Our Existence.
Works by the forty selected finalists will tour regional NSW in late 2007 and
2008.
Full story on the Campbelltown City Council website here
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 Dubbo
artist wins Most Promising New Talent at 2007 Deadlys
Dubbo mum Sharon ‘Shaz’ Lane has won the Most Promising New Talent at
this year’s Deadly Awards announced on 27 September at the Opera House in
Sydney. Shaz says she sees the award as an acknowledgement of her talent and tenacity
against adversity but she still has much to do: “The award has certainly
raised my profile but there is still much hard work I have to do in order to get
my music out there. Nothing comes to you easily." Shaz was accompanied by
her husband and two boys and the ceremony and said that receiving the title was
“an absolute honour. I felt very proud." Shaz is releasing her album,
Second Chance in 2008.
More about Shaz on her website here
Festivals Australia funding for regional NSW
In the latest round of the Festivals Australia and the Festivals Australia Regional
Residencies programs announced by the Federal Arts Minister, George Brandis, a
total of $491,000 in funding will be shared by thirty five festival projects,
while over $170 000 has been allocated to support nine residencies at a variety
of festivals, most of them in remote and regional areas. Some of the projects
to receive funding in NSW were:
$12,000 for the Uralla Arts Council for 'Get Off Your Arts - Get into the Music'
at Uralla's Get Off Your Arts Festival;
$29,000 for Four Winds Concerts for the 'Four Winds Opening Ceremony (Day of Harmony)'
at the Four Winds Festival in Bermagui and
$25,000 for the Deni - Play on the Plains Festival for the 'Sculptural Gateway'
at the Deni - Play on the Plains Festival.
Full story on the Minister's website here
 Howard/Costello
are People's Choice at Bald Archies
Sydney artist, Andrew Howell's whimsical portrayal of John Howard and Peter Costello,
Always The Bridesmaid, Never The Bride, has won the 2007 Bald Archy People's
Choice Award. The announcement comes at the completion of an eight month tour
of the exhibition across three States - New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.
"This has been the most successful showing since the Bald Archys commenced
fourteen years ago, over which time it has greatly attracted the 'man-in-the-street',
bringing people into galleries they've never been into before," said Peter
Batey, Director of the Prize. The Bald Archy is a parody of the Archibald Prize
which began in 1994 at the Coolac Festival of Fun and has since grown into a big
event shown in Sydney, Melbourne and other locations.
Newcastle playwright wins 2007 New Dramatists award
PlayWriting Australia and New Dramatists, New York have announced that Newcastle-based
playwright, David Brown is the winner of the 2007 New Dramatists Award for his
play The Estimator. The Award offers an Australian playwright the opportunity
to travel to New York where they will work with New Dramatists to present a staged
reading of the winning play to an audience of producers, directors and agents.
David teaches acting, voice and writing at Newcastle TAFE.
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$412,000 for Regional Flagship Events announced
The NSW Minister for Tourism, Matt Brown, has announced $412,000 in funding for
Tourism NSW's 2008 Regional Flagship Events Program which supports the marketing,
advertising and promotion of events. Twenty-two events from across the State received
support, which ranges from one-off grants of $10,000 to ongoing triennial funding
of $20,000 a year.
Full story on the Tourism NSW website here
Full list and description of events here
'Art As An Industry' forums in NW
Together with the Northern Inland Regional Development Board and Moree Plains
Gallery, Arts North West is presenting a series of 'Art as an Industry' forums
across the North West. One of the outcomes is intended to be the development of
an artist network and specific strategies to support local arts industry development.
The forums were developed with the support of the Department of State and Regional
Development, Moree Plains Shire Council and New England Institute of TAFE. Response
to the most recent forum in Moree on 31 August was excellent.
The next Forum will be held in Inverell on 18 November. Contact Arts North West
Tel 02 6732 4988.
New director for Newcastle Region Art Gallery
Ron Ramsey has been appointed Director at the Newcastle Region Art Gallery. Ron,
who is currently working as the Assistant Director at the National Gallery of
Australia (NGA), will commence in December 2007.
More about Newcastle Region Art Gallery here
Singleton & Wagga to get digital ballet
Arts Hub reports that a groundbreaking partnership between the Australian Film
Commission (AFC) and The Australian Ballet will simultaneously take a live performance
of The Nutcracker to audiences in eight regional centres around Australia
next month. The AFC will use state of the art digital technology to enable audiences
in Port Augusta, Yarram, Hervey Bay, Devonport, Katherine, Wagga Wagga, Singleton
and Albany to experience the performance live from the Sydney Opera House. Audiences
in the Opera House forecourt will also be able to enjoy the show. The venues form
part of the AFC’s Regional Digital Screen Network (RDSN).
The free public screening of The Nutcracker will take place on the 7 December.
Full story on the ArtsHub website here
Councils urge delay on cuts to developer contributions
Councils have called on the Iemma Government to delay plans to slash developer
contributions. In an emotive first business day of the Local Government Association
Conference in Coffs Harbour on 22 October, delegates said the cuts could push
some Councils to financial breaking point. "Councils are concerned these
cuts will lead to new communities being without crucial infrastructure like libraries,
community centres and sporting facilities," President of the Local Government
Association of NSW, Cr Genia McCaffery said.
Full story on the Local Government & Shires Associations website here
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2007 NSW Premier's History Awards announced
The winners of the 2007 NSW Premier's History Awards and the 2007 NSW History
Fellowship were announced by the Minister for the Arts, the Hon. Frank Sartor,
on 9 October 2007. The Premier's History Awards were first presented in 1997 to
honour distinguished achievement by Australian historians. They have a total value
of $90,000.
Full story and list of winners on the Arts NSW website here
National community arts response to Labor arts policy
AusCAN, the national coalition of community arts and cultural development agencies,
has prepared a policy response to Peter Garrett's 'New Directions for the Arts'
policy paper. The response paper is part of AusCAN's campaign to keep community
arts and cultural development on the Federal radar.
Download the paper from the CCDNSW website here
New CEO for Australian Business Arts Foundation (AbaF)
Jane Haley has been appointed the CEO for ABAF. Jane joined AbaF in 2003 as Director
of Program Development and has been acting CEO since February 2007. Jane has previously
worked as the General Manager of the Queensland Theatre Company and Sidetrack
Theatre, Executive Director of Arts Access Victoria, General Manager of the Arts
Council ACT and Senior Advisor to the Minister of Planning, Women’s Affairs
and Arts in Victoria.
More information about ABAF on its website here
Ongoing support for Art Indemnity Australia
The Minister for the Arts and Sport, Senator George Brandis, has announced ongoing
Australian Government funding for the Art Indemnity Australia program, which supports
Australian public access to significant cultural exhibitions.
Full story on the Minister's website here
Small to medium arts companies funding announced
The Minister for the Arts and Sport, Senator George Brandis, has announced $4.8
million in Australian Government performing arts funding for 113 small to medium
theatre, music and dance companies.
Full story on the Minister's website here
Funding upgrade for Australia’s major orchestras
The Minister for the Arts and Sport, Senator George Brandis, has announced that
the Australian Government will provide increased ongoing funding to Australia’s
symphony and specialist opera and ballet orchestras.
Full story on the Minister's website here
National circus arts training funding to be ongoing
The Minister for the Arts and Sport, George Brandis, has announced continued funding
support for the National Institute of Circus Arts, the youngest of Australia’s
elite performing arts training organisations supported by the Australian Government.
Full story on the Minister's website here
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Projects
 Not
Another Landscape
9 – 24 June 2007, Moruya
'Not Another Landscape' was an exhibition of contemporary works by seven artists
from Bega Valley and Eurobodalla which showcased unconventional ways of representing
the landscape: Rick Andersen's intimate works reference ceremony and convey
the inherent power of the land. Lorna Crane's highly textured, small and
large works, incorporate acrylic and metal with weathered patina effects. Lola
Cullen combines bitumen, oil, jute, and acrylic. Margaret Dimoff uses
rollers, scrapers, blow torches, metal, modelling compound and mixed media. Carmen
Ky's high-keyed landscapes resonate a spirituality anchored by a cartographic
mapping of the landscape. Susan Christie's acrylics are both exquisite
and sublime and Cameron Williams produces herculean works in clay. The
exhibition was presented by the Eurobodalla Shire Council in the lovely heritage-listed
Mechanics Institute in Moruya.
Contact Jan Lewis Mob 0416 732 405 Email jbklewis@ozemail.com.au
Not Another Landscape was curated with
a grant from the Regional Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program
Turning
The Pages
 October
– November, Upper Hunter
Approximately 160 students from 5 schools in the Pages
River Catchment area have been participating in workshops over the past few weeks,
making artworks that represent creatures that live in or around the Pages River.
The project is funded by the NSW Environmental Trust through its City and Country
Environment Restoration Program and the Upper Hunter Waterkeeprs Alliance. The
workshops are headed by a team of Sydney-based artists who work under the guidance
of Jenny Turpin from Jennifer Turpin Studios. Most of the students taking part
in the art workshops have already participated in extra science activities informing
them about the unique character of the river. “Now it is their opportunity
to express their knowledge and relationship to the River in a large art work”
said project coordinator Hanna Kay from Murrurundi. Following the workshops, the
160 artworks made by the students will be assembled into a 130 metre long kinetic
sculpture called 'River Quiver'. This massive, colourful and moving sculpture
will then be installed next to the river in Murrurundi with a special day of celebration
planned for 18 November to unveil the work.
Contact Steve Guihot Tel 026 545 9851
 Flights
of Fancy – Creative Bird Sculpture
30 July – 2 August 2007, Baradine
Flights of Fancy is a major project run by the Baradine Progress Association's
Flights of Fancy to lift the town's profile as a bird watching centre, promote
the beautiful native birds found in the region and increase visitation to the
town. Two four-day bird sculpture workshops in Bird Maquette and Latex Mask Making
represented Stage 3 of seven stage project involving a series of community art
workshops with visiting and local artists, the updating of the town's promotional
materials and several public sculpture projects. The two workshops were conducted
with secondary students and adults by professional Sydney artist, Karrandra Bossell.
The focus was on encouraging youth participation in local projects and fostering
an increased sense of community spirit through creative activity, expression and
skill development. The completed metal bird sculptures and bird masks will be
placed on permanent display and play an important role in Baradine's cultural
identity. Stay tuned for more updates on this ongoing project.
The Flights of Fancy workshops were
made possible with funding from The Regional Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program.
St Joey’s Cultural Program
Gilgandra
 Local
artists and experts from the local community have been enrolled at St. Josephs
School in Gilgandra to help run a Cultural Program over two weeks this month.
It all started last term with the primary aged children being consulted about
their interests in a school survey. By building on the children’s responses
the teachers were able to offer a targeted program of activities guaranteed to
engage the children in the workshops. Activities include painting and drawing,
scrapbooking, photography, cooking/hospitality, welding and woodwork, and science
experiments. The program aims to give children a chance to learn more about themselves,
their community, and their future career opportunities. Contact St Josephs School
Tel 02 6847 2828
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What's On
 Sculpture
in the Vineyards
Until 7 December, Wollombi Valley
Set in the picturesque Wollombi Valley, Sculpture in the Vineyards
features an innovative array of 40 large-scale outdoor and site-specific works
by local, regional and city-based artists. This year's exhibition was officially
opened by Tony Bond, Senior Curator at The Art Gallery of NSW and Anne Graham,
Chair of School of Fine Arts at the University of Newcastle. accompanied by a
blend of contemporary and traditional performance by Aboriginal and Islander dance
students from NAISDA in Gosford. Visitors are invited to enjoy contemporary sculpture
amidst the springtime beauty of the Millbook Estate, Undercliff, and Stonehurst
Cedar Creek vineyards, combining a taste for fine regional wines with a wander
through some of the most historic & picturesque countryside in NSW. 10 - 5pm
daily. Free. Contact Mob 0403 469 753 Email 2007sinv@gmail.com
Website www.sculptureinthevineyards.blogspot.com
Clan goes country
2 – 3 November, Albury
7 November. Wagga Wagga
 10
November, Orange
Bangarra Dance Theatre presents its captivating dance theatre show, Clan, to
regional NSW audiences this month. A spectacular double bill featuring the company's
exciting blend of physical artistry and breathtaking visuals, Clan was
created by award winning choreographer Frances Rings. The first work, Unaipon
is inspired by the extraordinary passion and genius of Aboriginal inventor, writer
and philosopher David Unaipon who is featured on our $50 note. It first performed
at the 2004 Adelaide Festival of the Arts and is the winner of an 2004 Australian
Dance Award for choreography. The second work, Rations, explores mission
and station life in colonial Australia, depicting a remarkable history of struggle
and survival. Rations was Frances Rings' stunning choreographic debut for
Bangarra, which went on to win two Helpmann awards for Best New Australian Work
and Score. Booking details online. Website www.bangarra.com.au/diary/clan.html
 The
Clarence Valley Indigenous Art Award
Until 16 December, Grafton
The Clarence Valley Indigenous Art Award is a new award that aims to promote contemporary
Indigenous art of the North Coast of New South Wales and support the development
of the collection of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art at
the Grafton Regional Gallery. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists who
reside in the traditional areas of the Yaegl, Bundjalung and Gumbaingirr nations
have entered artworks to compete for the prizes. There is a special section recognising
the origin of the award is open to the students enrolled in the Baryulgil Public
School in the 2007 academic year. Grafton Regional Gallery, 158 Fitzroy Street
Gallery. The exhibition is also available for viewing online. Contact Tel 02 6642 3177
Website www.graftongallery.clarence.nsw.gov.au
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Travelling Film Festival at Bowraville
2 – 4 November, Bowraville
The Travelling Film Festival returns to Bowraville Theatre with a weekend of award
winning international cinema to surprise and delight. With films from Australia
as well as Russia, Denmark, India and France, this year’s program has something
to please all tastes. Come along and enjoy the great films, in the old-time ambience
of the restored heritage-listed Bowraville Theatre. The Festival will open with
Lucky Miles. Set in 1990, an Indonesian fishing boat abandons Iraqi and
Cambodian refugees in a remote part of Western Australia. A bittersweet comedy
about distance, difference and dud maps. Contact Lisa Milner Tel 02 6564 8424
 Textile
Architecture
3 November – 27 January 2008,
Dubbo
A collection of old quilts hand-picked by Dr Annette Gero, known
around the world as “The Quilt Lady” because of her insatiable passion
for quilts. Dr Gero's collection of old and antique quilts is recognised as an
Australian National Treasure. The exhibition explores the origins of quilt-making
and unfolds some of the the stories behind the exhibits. Dr Gero will give a presentation
on Australian historic quilts on 3 November at 2pm. Tickets are limited and priced
at $10 per person. Dubbo Regional Gallery at the Western Plains Cultural Centre
Tel 02 6801 4444 Website www.wpccdubbo.org.au
Threads of the Clarence
 Until
16 December, Grafton
‘The standard of work in this embroidery exhibition will inspire and amaze’
said Jude McBean, Director Grafton Regional Gallery, ‘The local Grafton branch
of the Embroidery Guild of NSW really show off their handiwork in this wonderful
show.’ The public will be treated to daily demonstrations of the embroiderers’
art between Thursday and Sunday 10am-4pm throughout the exhibition. Many of the
pieces in the exhibition are inspired by the work of the O’Grady sisters
in the Grafton Regional Gallery permanent collection. The exhibition also includes
a collection vintage clutch bags travelling up from Sydney, especially for the
show. Contact Rose Marin Tel 02 6642 3177
Bill Callahan
1 November, Bangalow
Bill Callahan graced fans with his EP, Woke on a Whaleheart earlier this
year in a release that signifies a new phase for the artist as he moves from experimental
country to a funk & western sound mixed with gospel. Funky baselines and raggedy
fiddle sounds focus rhythm on being the forefront of his music. A regular visitor
to our shores in the past, this is the first time Bill has had a band backing
him in Australia for 10 years. A&I Hall Bangalow. Tickets $25 Contact Ku Promotions
Tel 02 6684 7921 Email kupromo@bigpond.net.au
Website www.oztix.com.au
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Urban Theatre Projects: Back Home
1 – 2 November, Kelso
The hit of last year's Sydney Festival is now on tour in regional NSW. Back
Home is a deeply emotional story-raw, funny, and bristling with explosive
physicality. Set in the backyard of a house, Back Home reunites a group
of friends in a night intended to celebrate old times, and enters a volatile world
of secret men's busines, as four men from different cultural backgrounds are forced
to resolve issues of identity and displacement, loyalty and reconciliation. By
Urban Theatre Projects, directed by Alicia Talbot. An outdoor performance at Kelso
Community Centre. Tickets $15.50 - $24.70 Tel 02 6333 6161
Sonia Turner: A Decade
1 – 30 November, Cowra
An exhibition showcasing a collection of Sonia Turner’s first decade of black
and white photographs. Sonia has produced a prolific amount of work and has exhibited
continuously for the last six years holding many solo exhibitions throughout regional
NSW, Sydney and Canberra. At the Cowra Japanese Gardens, Binni Creek Road, Cowra
Tel 02 6341 2233 Email artgallery@lismore.nsw.gov.au
Website www.cowrajapanesegarden.com.au
 Jimmy
Sloggett
3 November, Canowindra
Jimmie took up saxophone at the age of 16, with his first band based in Orange,
NSW. His apprenticeship of piano tuning took him to Sydney where Johnny O'Keefe
encouraged him as an arranger and musical producer as well as a saxophonist in
his band the Dee Jays. Jimmie played jazz as well as R/R in Sydney and finally
went into the nightclub scene. In the 80's he worked with Cold Chisel, Renee Geyer
and Venetta Fields. Recently he was Musical Director for the highly successful
Long Way To The Top show. Jimmie formed a musical relationship with bass
player Ray Campbell back in the Johnny O'Keefe days, which has lasted until today.
Ray joins Jimmie and Orange drummer Rocky Rochelli, and piano player Donna Riles
at Taste Canowindra, 42 Ferguson St. Tickets $30. Bookings Tel 02 6344 2332
Email info@tastecanowindra.com.au
Website www.tastecanowindra.com.au
The Barraba International Festival 2007: Germany
 3
– 4 November, Barraba
The Barraba Festival takes place annually during the first weekend of November
and each year focuses on a different nationality. This year’s German festival
includes performances by organist Christopher Wrench, soprano Rebecca Collins
with Vivienne Winther on piano, dancer Rowan Classen, street musicians Reimer
and Rainer and dance band The Oom-pah-pahs. The programme includes an art exhibition,
food stalls and films. Highlight is the town parade and outdoor performances by
schoolchildren. Contact Barraba Tourist Information Centre Tel 02 6782 1255.
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Peter’s Armidale Gardens
3 – 4 November, Armidale
St Peter’s Armidale Gardens is a weekend when ten gardens are open for exhibition
to the public. Each garden has its own unique twist of individuality, displaying
each owner’s personality and flair, according to each particular garden location
and size. Local musicians and art displays will be in some gardens. Gourmet sandwich
lunches, as well as morning and afternoon teas will be available and native and
exotic locally grown plants will be on sale. Drive and explore by yourself or
take the tour bus from the Armidale Visitors Centre. Contact Miggs Coggan Tel 02 6772 2700
Website www.armidalegardens.org.au
 Land
of the Beardies Festival
3 – 11 November, Glen Innes
Out in Celtic Country, serious bearded types are now preparing their whiskers
for the annual beard contest that is a key tradition at the Land of the Beardies
Festival. In a new event this year, the stockmens’ story will be re-told
in an artistic performance by Circus Solarus at the Gala Street Parade on Saturday
10 November. Circus Solarus specialises in carnival style, physical, outdoor
performances. Leading the Street Parade will be members of the RAAF No. 76 Squadron,
who will have three Hawk Mark 127 jet aircrafts flying overhead. Other Festival
highlights include the Ford vs Holden Car show and a Bush Tucker Dinner Dance
on opening night. Contact Glen Innes Visitor Information Centre Tel 02 6730 2400
Website www.beardiesfestival.com
Fire Fighter series
3 – 25 November, Picton
A limited edition woodcut print series by Freya Jobbins. An amazing story story
of survival behind the artist and her rescue by members of the NSW Fire Brigade
in 1993 from a head on car crash. Meet the artist for drinks on Friday 2 November
from 6pm. The artist has dedicated this work to her rescuers and is donating 25%
of the sale of these prints to the Burns Unit, Children's Hospital Westmead. She
is also giving away the cut up wooden printing plates of the series to purchasers
of the prints. Gallery34, cnr West Menangle & Argyle Streets Picton. Contact
Mob 0417 662 054.
 An
Hour of Fiction: Sleep Before Evening
7 November, Morisset
Poet and novelist Magdalena Ball will read from her new novel Sleep Before
Evening and talk about the development of the book from concept to creation
at 10am at Morisset Public Library. There will be time for questions, autographs,
giveaways, and plenty of literary discussion. Refreshments and giveaways are free,
but bookings are essential. Tel 02 4973 1248 Website www.compulsivereader.com
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 Summer
of the Aliens
8 – 10 November, Bathurst
Bathurst Theatre Company present Louis Nowra's play Summer of the Aliens.
Set in Melboure in 1962, the play is well known to students as Louis Nowra's work
is often studied in schools. This play, like many of his works, is autobiographical
and would be of benefit to any student studying drama or English in secondary
schools. At Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre. Tickets $28/$22/ $15. Tel 02 6333 6161.
Little Women
9 – 24 November, Wagga Wagga
The University Theatre Ensemble present their final production for 2007 in Jane
Cox's stage adaptation of the classic American novel by Louisa May Alcott. Little
Women is a heartfelt story of courage and love. Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth endure
hardships and enjoy love and adventures in Civil War New England. The play opens
on Christmas at the March family home as they try to make the best of the holiday,
though they have little money and their father is off ministering to union soldiers.
The play follows the March girls over 10 years as they grow into women. Directed
by David Wicks. Riverina Playhouse. Tickets $22/$20/$18/$11.50. Tel 02 6933 4093
Website www.civictheatre.com.au
 Sport
and War
9 November –
6 January, Grafton
Sport and War is a travelling exhibition from the Australian War memorial
which highlights the long association between sport and war in our history and
how sport and war have fired national passions and shaped Australian identity.
It's something the McClymonts know more about than you might think as the group
have toured and performed for our troops overseas. Brooke, Samantha and Mollie
spent Christmas 2006 and New Years Eve away from their family and friends to perform
15 shows over 2 weeks in Iraq. The opening evening will include speakers from
the Australian War Memorial and the local RSL as well as being officially opened
by Ian Causley. As with all openings at Grafton Regional Gallery there will be
refreshments and food available. Contact the gallery Tel 02 6642 3177
The Crooked Mountain Concert
10 November, Warrumbungle National Park
 Special
guest artist Kate Ceberano will be entertaining a big crowd at this year’s
annual Crooked Mountain Concert at the Warrumbungle National Park near Coonabarabran.
The the line-up for the concert includes The Stiff Gins, DidjeriduDingo, young
music student Adam Redding and the winners of the Western Region Battle of the
Bands Competition, Altitude. These talented teenagers will be given the chance
to perform in front of a massive live audience. Children will be entertained by
Circus Cooperatiers who will be performing and teaching circus tricks at a special
kids stall near the main stage. Support for the Crooked Mountain Concert has been
steadily growing over its 5 year history. How can anyone resist the setting and
atmosphere amongst high mountainous outcrops and wide open star studded skies!
Tickets by pre-sale only from the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre. Tel 02 6825 4364
Website www.outbacknow.com.au
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 Thunderbolt
Country Fair
10 November, Uralla
The Thunderbolt Country Fair offers a traditional country fair experience for
everyone. Highlights are the re-enactment of Thunderbolt’s demise and a colourful
street parade. There will also be a talent quest, loads of entertainment and country
music as well as markets and the Great Village BBQ . Contact Uralla Visitor Information
Centre Tel 02 6778 4496 Website www.uralla.com
 Papa
Mbaye
10 November, Byron Bay
The magic of West Africa comes to Byron Bay – a night of Latin,
reggae and Senegalese rhythms, with master percussionist Pape Mbaye, and his eight-piece
band Chosani Afrique which includes his son Yacou. Full of humour and disarming
talent, this band charms its audiences from start to finish with their own acute
blend of funky dance rhythms. This is the bands first tour to the Northern Rivers
so give them a Byron style welcome. At Coorabell Hall, Tickets at the door $20/18.
Contact Ku Promotions Tel 02 6684 7921 Website www.kupromotions.com.au
 Lipman
Harp Duo
11 November, Armidale
The Lipman Harp Duo is composed of two eminent harpists with outstanding international
credentials who have performed widely and globally, presenting a well known and
well loved repertoire for an always-delighted audience. The husband and wife duo
charms audiences with world class playing, while simultaneously presenting rare
and beautiful instruments. At Ursuline Chapel, Barney St. Tickets $25/$20/$5 Contact
Armidale Visitors Centre Tel 02 6772 2205 Email zana@orpheusmusic.com.au
Archie Roach album launch tour
13 November, Bellingen
14 November, Sawtell
15 November, Byron Bay
16 November, Lismore
After a long absence Archie Roach returns with a sublime but powerful new
album Journey and a series of shows along the east coast to share the songs
he describes as a reaffirmation of country, beliefs and spirit. Special guest
performer is Shane Howard, who co-produced Journey with Nash Chambers. Archie
is also joined on stage by Dave Arden and Amos Roach. The 10 songs on the new
album are a marriage of Aboriginal and Western philosophy from the heart and mind
of an extraordinary writer and singer. An elder statesman of Aboriginal music,
Archie takes us on a journey of epic dimension but the music and the message are
absolutely clear and uncomplicated. Tour and ticket details online. Website www.archieroach.com.au
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Arabesk
 15
November, Byron Bay
Ku Promomotions present Arabesk. Theirs is a journey of constant
discovery that has taken them from the tradition steeped back streets of Eastern
Europe to the bustling bazaars of Turkey. Added to this potent worldly brew are
a list of influences that include luminaries such as guitarist Django Reinhardt,
jazz drummer Elvin Jones, Tango master Astor Piazzola and bassist Stanley Clarke.
Coorabell dance fans really loved this gypsy group when they came last year. Coorabell
Hall. Doors open 7.30 for Show at 8pm. Tickets $18/$16 at the door. Contact Ku
Promotions Tel 02 6684 7921 Website www.kupromotions.com.au
 HotHouse
Theatre Comedy Festival
15 – 25 November, Wodonga
Bigger, better and possibly funnier – the 2007 festival is coming ready-or-not
with all the hilarity and silliness that two weeks of solid comedy can bring.
With 34 performances of six shows in two weeks, the festival is guaranteed to
provide the necessary antidote to the election blues. Performers include Russell
Fletcher with 'A Tribute to Danny Kaye', a rollicking, sing along, laugh-a-minute
riot for the whole family. Marty Murphy takes us on a surreal journey as he tells
the story of how he lost his job as a mime artist, became a B-grade movie director
and wrote an action thriller set on a turkey farm. Drew Fairley and Kate Smith
present thigh-slapping comedic genius as their very funny, very human play about
the thirty something dilemma of single life and share housing and much more. At
the Hume Building Society Butter Factory Theatre, Wodonga. Tickets $25/$20/$20
Tel 02 6021 7433 Website www.hothousetheatre.com.au
Yass Valley Festival
16 – 17 November, Yass
Kicking off with a screening of 15 award-winning Aussie short films at Riverbank
Park provided by the In The Bin Australian Short Film Festival the festival opening
night offers live jazz, good food, entertainment galore and the chance to sip
wine under a dusky starlit night. On Saturday, the activities start early with
a Poet's Breakfast, a talent quest, and live music from blues group Hazy Gates.
Over 50 market stalls will be offering a wide range of goods. At midday the Country
Energy Yass Valley Festival Street Parade will head down the main street and there
will be music, antique cars, skateboard displays, Aboriginal dancing and a didgeridoo
workshop. Contact Yass Valley Visitor Information Centre Tel 1300 886 014
Website www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au
Mitchell Conservatorium Gala Concert & Picnic
17 November, Bathurst
Celebrate wonderful music, good friends and kick off the silly season in style.
The Allegri Singers, Bathurst Chamber Orchestra and guests will perform Handel's
Messiah, conducted by William Moxley, en plein air in the Courthouse Forecourt.
Entry by gold coin donation or exclusive balcony seating with champagne $25 (must
be pre-booked). 5.30pm at Mitchell Conservatorium, Russell Street. Tickets Tel 02 6331 6622
Email bathurst@mitchellconservatorium.edu.au
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 The
Parliament of NSW Indigenous Art Prize
17 November – 27 January 2008,
Dubbo
The Parliament of NSW Indigenous Art Prize an acquisitive prize
open to Indigenous artists living in NSW which aims to give recognise the high
standard of Indigenous art in NSW. The prize’s reputation continues to grow
and its is fast becoming a highlight for the NSW artistic community. This year
there were more entries than ever before in the prize (see News above).
A selection of the finalists will be exhibited at the Western Plains Cultural
Centre and is supported by Museums & Galleries NSW. The 2006 the winner of
The Parliament of NSW Indigenous Art Prize was Garth Lena’s work Spirit Man
and Black Dog made from tea tree and tuckeroo sheoak wood (pictured). Western
Plains Cultural centre Tel 02 6801 4444 Website www.wpccdubbo.org.au
Voice of the Ancestors: shakuhachi & didgeridoo
18 November, Kendall
With Riley Lee on shakuhachi and Matthew Doyle on didgeridoo, this will be a unique
concert of powerful music on two traditional instruments. Riley became the first
ever non-Japanese shakuhachi dai shihan (Grand Master) back in 1980. He has released
over 50 recordings with international labels, and teaches at the Sydney Conservatorium
of Music. Kendall Community Hall 5pm. Tickets $25/$20. Tel 02 9976 6904
Email patricia@rileylee.net
Website www.rileylee.net
Twentypastfour: Coming Home regional tour
20 – 22 November, Grafton
23 – 25 November, Coffs Harbour
30 November – 1 December, Nowra
8 December, Batemans Bay
Twentypastfour are contemporary dance practitioners with a commitment to the future
of youth dance and dance education. The quartet formed while studying dance together
at the University of NSW. The Coming Home Tour will include a series of
youth workshops in dance and drama as well as evening performances. The tour is
designed to extend the creative opportunities available to youth in these areas.
Tel 0421 986 844 Email twentypastfourprod@hotmail.com
 The
Song Company: Alpha & Omega
23 November, Orange
The end of the year: we celebrate beginnings and endings. 'O' stands for the circle
of life and the spiritual wholeness of the cosmos. 'O' also signifies the open
mouth, carrying a sense of anticipation, of coming forth, of utterance, promise
and sensuality. The concert spans two thousand years of music musing about origin
and destiny, including ancient chants, medieval carols, polyphonic motets and
a world premiere of Raffaele Marcellino’s new setting O Antiphons.
Program includes traditional medieval carols; a circular canon by Guillaume de
Machaut (ca 1300- ca 1377); O Virtus Sapientiae by Hildegard von Bingen
(1098-1179); O Antiphons – traditional chants and settings by Raffaele
Marcellino. 7pm at Orange Regional Gallery. Tickets $15 - $45. Tel 02 6393 8136
Website www.songcompany.com.au
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Schools Spectacular
23 – 24 November, Sydney
 The
show that enthralls audiences year after year – the Schools Spectacular is
now in its 24th year. An inspirational showcase for the talents of 3,000 performers
from NSW Public Schools, the Spectacular features performers aged from five to
nineteen in a dazzling display of colour, movement and music that takes audiences
on a journey into the many facets of Australian life. A much-anticipated annual
feature, the Schools Spectacular introduces the stars of the future to annual
audiences of more than 30,000. At Sydney Entertainment Centre. Tickets $55/$35
from Ticketmaster. Tel 1300 883 622 Website www.schoolsspectacular.com.au
 Loud,
Funny and Fast
23 – 24 November, Lismore
NORPA present Loud, Funny and Fast, featuring the two shows Happy &
Clean and Mr Percival. The evening will begin with singer and sound
artist Mr Percival and his show, Out of the Loop. What makes him unique
is his use of a looping pedal to create a band's worth of instruments using only
his voice. Mr Percival has performed all over the world and the reaction has always
been intense and resounding. In Happy & Clean, Marty Murphy takes us on a
surreal journey as he reveals how he became a B-Grade movie director with three-act
tendencies and wrote an action thriller set on a turkey farm. This unique comic
experience has Marty Murphy playing his own straight man to twenty-five other
characters with lightning speed vocal gymnastics. 8pm at Star Court Theatre, Lismore.
Tickets $35/$30/$18. Bookings Tel 1300 066 772 Website https://secure.ntechmedia.com/sites/norpa/order.php?event=hac
Chris Capper paintings 2001 – 2006
23 November – 20 January
Chris Capper remains one of the quiet achievers in the Australian art world. Over
many years he has made a substantial body of work, appreciated and admired by
his peers, galleries and buyers. Capper’s subjects, largely still life, landscapes
and figures, are selected from the immediate environment. These starting points
are used to develop a powerful and striking richness of colour which defines form
and space. This exhibition brings together a collection of paintings created over
the last five years. Reminiscent of early 20th century British artists like Ben
Nicholson and William Scott, Capper’s paintings create poetic beauty, encouraging
the viewer to rediscover the joy of observing nature. Maitland Regional Art Gallery
Tel 02 4934 9859 Website www.mrag.org.au/index.html
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Indigenous Artreach
 27
November – 14 December, Kempsey
An exhibition of work produced at the Njinanjang Mulung Ga Aboriginal Centre opening
this month at the Kempsey Shire Library is the culmination of nine months of arts
activity. Through weekly sessions and ongoing mentorships by Bob Mulder and other
local Elders as well as local artists, Karen Hall and Dave Fernando and the local
TAFE staff, the community has produced an array of paintings, mosaic tables, various
sewn garments, jewellery and other craft. Project Coordinator, Henry Anuwai, reports
that the community is extremely proud of this exhibition particularly in view
of Tony Vinson's "Dropping Off the Edge" report earlier this year in
which Kempsey was ranked as one of the most disadvantaged indigenous communities
in Australia. "This project illustrates that when given the opportunity,
support and encouragement, art can be an amazing conduit to building people and
communities. Through the exhibition, they hope to show that they have a lot to
offer and to inspire other indigenous communities". Contact Henry Anuwai.
Mob 0424 591 949 or Carol Koroknay Email mcarolek@bigpond.net.au
Indigenous ArtReach was made possible
with a grant from the Australian Government's Regional Arts Fund.
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
 In
SITE Out artists symposium
3 – 4 November, Orange
Arts OutWest presents an artists symposium at In SITE Out, the temporary
outdoor art event in the Orange Botanic Gardens. Artists, writers, musicians and
performers, multi-media artists and anyone involved in the creative arts are warmly
welcome. Special guest is AñA Wojak, award winning painter, installation
and performance artist, and current artist-in-residence at the Royal Botanic Gardens
Sydney, who will speak about her work and the development of innovative arts practice.
Other presenters include artists with works in In SITE Out: Joanna Anglesey from
Tasmania, Indigenous artist Nyree Reynolds, ice sculptor Anne Lord, and Fiona
Davies, visual artist and storyteller. Local sculptor Ken Hutchinson will also
discuss sculptural commissions and opportunities. Contact Arts OutWest Tel 02 6338 4657
Email artsoutwest@csu.edu.au
Website www.artsoutwest.org.au
The In SITE Out artists symposium was
made possible with a grant from the Australian Government’s Regional Arts
Fund.
Regional museum symposium
3 – 4 November, Coffs Harbour
Regional museum workers are encouraged to make the most of this rare opportunity
to network with colleagues across the industry. Speakers and workshops include:
Bree Adams on how to care for and sensitively install Indigenous objects
Sarah Jane Rennie on how MGNSW can help your organisation
Three White Gloves museum consultants, grant writing specialists
Anne Kennett practical paper conservation workshop
TAFE museum Studies by correspondence- how it works, why you need it
The Good the Bad and the Ugly: you tell us what's happening at your organisation,
what works, what has been a disaster!
Coffs Harbour Regional Museum, 191 Harbour Drive. Contact Terrie Beckhouse Tel 02 6652 5794
Email terrie.beckhouse@chcc.nsw.gov.au
Wheel pots – Basics and Beyond with Bede
Clark
3 – 4 November, Mittagong
 Bede
Clarke is Professor of Art at the University of Missouri-Columbia, USA who has
been making pots and wood firing for many years and is highly regarded as a ceramic
artist throughout America and internationally. Clarke says he has chosen this
firing method because he feels it most adequately expresses the mood of quietness
and integrity he wants in his work. Clarke will be artist-in-residence at Sturt
Pottery until 15 November. Workshop cost $230, materials provided. 9am –
4pm each day, at Frensham Drama Theatre, opposite Sturt. Tel 02 4860 2083
Website www.sturt.nsw.edu.au
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The Australia Flexible Learning Framework:
Community Engagement Project National Showcase
6 November, Cairns
National conference with the theme: Reaching a Bigger Pond: Tools and technologies
for connecting communities. The Australian Flexible Learning Framework is
the national training system’s e-learning strategy. The aim of the conference
is to bring together community leaders, educators and information technology practitioners
to find out how technology is opening up education, training and employment opportunities
within communities. The event provides the opportunity to discuss with community
leaders real examples of how communities across Australia are embedding e-learning
to support economic and regional development. Keynote speakers will stimulate
discussions on sustainability, voice technologies, online tools and new ways to
engage, motivate, access information and give voice to marginalised Indigenous
people. At Cairns International Hotel. Contact Mary Hannan Email m.hannan@ala.asn.au
Website www.flexiblelearning.net.au/communitypartnerships
 Business
Planning: a Creative Volunteering workshop
9 November, Parkes
A workshop for community groups, arts workers and volunteers. The Creative Volunteering
‘Carry Out Business Planning’ workshop is part of a national initiative
of Regional Arts Australia to support arts and cultural development in regional
areas with accredited training for organisations and volunteers. The workshop
will cover the essential areas of planning and management for regional not-for-profit
and cultural organisations. Participants will look at where their organisation
is now, where they want to be and how to get there. They will then draft the key
elements of a business plan. This course de-mystifies the process of business
planning, unpicks all the jargon and turns it into a tool that can be used effectively
by groups of all sizes. Cost: $25 includes workbook and refreshments. 9.30am-4pm
at Coventry Room, Parkes Shire Library, Bogan Street. Contact Regional Arts NSW
Tel 02 9270 2509 Email admin@regionalartsnsw.com.au
Website www.regionalartsnsw.com.au
Directors Forum: 'I did it my way'
9 November, Sydney
Presented by Museums & Galleries NSW and Museum of Sydney (Historic Houses
Trust of NSW). In this third and final seminar in the series Altered Perspectives:
Re-examining museum and gallery practices, prominent former directors of regional,
state and major museums, galleries and libraries reflect on their experiences
and discuss their tenures with the gift of hindsight. Chaired by Andrea Stretton
- Arts and literary journalist and interviewer. Speakers:
Audray M Banfield AM - Inaugural Director, Benalla Art Gallery (1969-1980) and
Albury Regional Art Centre (1980–2005)
Alison Crook AO - NSW State Librarian (1987-1994) and Director-General of NSW
State & Regional Development (1995–1996)
Des Griffin – Director, Australian Museum (1976-1998) and first President
of Museums Australia (1993–1996)
Leon Paroissien AM - Founding Director, Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney(1989–1997)
and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Taipei (2001–2003).
2pm – 5pm at Museum of Sydney, cnr Bridge and Phillip St, Sydney. Cost $45/
$35. Tel 02 9358 1760 Email info@mgnsw.org.au
Website www.mgnsw.org.au
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Felting workshop
10 Saturday November, Cowra
With Rachel Meek. Felting into fabric. Workshop fee includes materials. Cowra
Art Gallery, 77 Darling Street Cowra. From 9am - 3pm. Bookings essential. Tel 02 6340 2190
Making a personal journal workshop
10 – 11 November, Mudgee
With Adle Outterideg. Over the two days you will make a visual journal. A journal
is more than a diary. It contains words, photos, notes, drawings, collage, cuttings,
stamps, letters, found objects etc. In the workshop serval structures will be
explored for creating personal journals. From 9am-4.30pm at The Stables, next
to Mudgee Visitor Information Centre. Contact Helen Harwood. Tel 02 6372 2504
Senegalese drumming & dance workshops
 11
November, Mullumbimby
Pape Mbaye is a Senegalese master percussionist and a Griot who plays sabar
and tama drums, djembe, djun djun and congas. Drumming workshops will be held
from9.30 - 11.00am, followed by dance from11.30am - 1pm. At the Drill Hall. Cost
$25 each or $40 for both. All levels welcome. Wear comfy clothes, bring water
and drum! Bookings essential. Contact Ku Promotions Tel 02 6684 7921
Email kupromo@bigpond.net.au
 NIDA
Singer Dancer Actor
2008, Sydney
NIDA’s year-long course, Singer Dancer Actor, is for aspiring
music theatre professionals. The course covers acting and vocal techniques, dance
and singing styles and scene work from the music theatre repertoire. Auditions
for the 2008 course are being held at NIDA, Kensington on the 13, 14, 15, 20,
21 and 22 November. NIDA Open Program graduates from the Singer Dancer Actor course
continue to provide proof of the high quality training gained at NIDA. Core tutor
Avigail Herman says: “SDA is a very intensive year of training. Because of
its time frame it is succinct, creative in its teaching and extremely focussed.
It is a vocational course and for the right students is the kind of training which
propels them to industry standard.” Application forms and full details online.
Contact Tel 02 9697 7626 Email open@nida.edu.au
Website www.nida.edu.au
Closing 14 November
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Mixing It Up: Inter-arts curating and production
15 – 16 November, Penrith
Dance and performance, film, visual arts, music, literature and the spoken word;
education, public programs and outreach; retail, functions and venue hire –
welcome to the multi-disciplinary and multi-faceted world of contemporary arts
organisations.
Keynote Address: Sarah Miller (Professor and Head, School of Music and
Drama, University of Wollongong).
Supporting Speakers: Robyn Backen (Interdisciplinary Artist), Maud Page
(Curator Pacific Art, Gallery of Modern Art QLD). Sue Hunt (Chief Executive Officer,
CarriageWorks), Greg Clarke (Program Manager, Dance Board, Australia Council for
the Arts).
Presented by Museums & Galleries NSW, Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre
and Regional Galleries Association of NSW at Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre,
597 High Street, Penrith. Cost $125/$145. Contact Tel 02 9358 1760
Email info@mgnsw.org.au
Website www.mgnsw.org.au
Work with Collections: a Creative Volunteering
workshop
 17
November, New Italy
Regional Arts NSW and Arts Northern Rivers present this Creative Volunteering
workshop which covers the essential areas of working with cultural collections.
Topics include ways of linking with the community, planning a collections strategy,
developing a collections policy, assessing the significance of objects and/or
collections, ethical issues, interpretive approaches, target audiences and legal
and insurance requirements. Photographs, scrapbooks, awards, posters, uniforms
and so much more can provide fascinating commentaries on how life was lived. The
course outlines what can and should be kept and how items can be stored to last.
Cost $25 includes workbook and lunch. At New Italy Community Hall, Museums Complex,
Pacific Hwy (near Woodburn). 10am - 4pm. Bookings essential. Contact Regional
Arts NSW Tel 02 9270 2509 Email admin@regionalartsnsw.com.au
Website www.regionalartsnsw.com.au
Pastel weekend workshop
17 – 18 November, Canowindra
This is an opportunity to learn some of the finer techniques of pastel painting
with and entertaining and confident pastel teacher, Robert Keen. You will firstly
be creating a portrait and then a landscape. Bookings essential. River Bank Gallery
Gaskill Street Canowindra. From 9.30am - 4.30pm. Contact Tel 02 6344 2778
Etching workshop
17 – 18 November, Cowra
With Annie Day and Helen Cameron. Solar and aluminium plate etching. Cowra Art
Gallery, 77 Darling Street Cowra. From 10am - 4pm. Bookings essential. Contact
Tel 02 6340 2190.
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Film script writing workshop
18 November, Lithgow
For those who are more interested in film writing, or whod like to look
at eventually turning their novel into a script, our film script writing workshop
will cover the nitty gritty stuff – presenting a script, keeping it cost
effective and easy to produce, different types of film work you can write, what
technology makes film development easier these days, how can you develop a documentary
or family history? Doug Heath and his son Rod have between them many years experience
in this field. 1pm- 4.30pm at Lithgow Workmens Club, 1 Tank St Lithgow. Cost $25.
Contact Margaret Maddock Tel 02 6365 1161.
Green Words workshops
18 November, Orange
A 10am workshop on garden design with Sarah Hoskin, landscape architect,
followed by a workshop on garden design. An 1pm talk with Fiona Ogilvie, garden
writer, followed by a workshop on garden writing. Bring pen and paper. $15 each
workshop. Contact Orange City Library Tel 02 6393 8132.
Printmaking workshop
20 November, Cowra
Cowra Regional Art Gallery aims to build on previous years' programs and learned
skills for International Day of People with a Disability with a workshop with
a local professional artists and community groups who work with people with disabilities
to collaborate for an exhibition of work for sale by local emerging artists. Cowra
Regional Art Gallery, 77 Darling Street Cowra. Contact Melissa Ellero. Tel 02 6340 2190.
In The Bin short film workshops
22 – 24 November, Orange
Three days of filmmaking workshops for young people with their finished
products being screened alongside the In The Bin finalists from around the country
and beyond. 9.30am-4.30pm at Orange Botanic Gardens Conference Centre, Hill Street.
Website www.inthebin.net.au
Graduate Diploma in Community Cultural Development
This accredited coursed offered by Community Arts Network of SA Inc is unique
in that it combines the theory and practice of arts management with community
development. It specifically addresses the skills and knowledge required to work
as a community based arts practitioner or as a coordinator of community arts programs.
It is delivered by distance mode, over two years of full-time study and is aimed
at people such as artists, artsworkers, cultural development officers, dommunity
arts officers, project managers, youth & community service workers, activists,
educators or teachers who work in collaboration with the community and who use
the arts, for example theatre, craft, visual arts, music or writing, with the
focus of enriching community life. Contact Jo Ankor, Training & Development
Officer, Community Arts Network SA Tel 08 8231 0900 Email training@cansa.net.au
Website www.cansa.net.au
Closing 23 November
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Funds & Resources: a Creative Volunteering workshop
24 November, Singleton
This workshop will focus on how to develop strategies and prepare proposals
for funding, sponsorship and other resource options. Work through developing the
basics of a grant or sponsorship application for funding or other resources, and
identify and target potential sources of support, and learn how to identify sources
of assistance and how to secure it. Cost $25 includes workbook and lunch. Venue:
Singleton Creative Youth Enterprise Centre, cnr Bathurst & Pitt Streets. From
10am - 4pm. Bookings essential. Contact Regional Arts NSW Tel 02 9270 2509 Email admin@regionalartsnsw.com.au
Website www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/projects/c-vol/c_vol.html
Wiradjuri language workshop
24 – 25 November, Orange
A two day Wiradjuri language workshop running from 9.30am to 3.30pm. Free for
members of the Aboriginal Community. All others are asked to make a $10 donation
per day. Contact Fleur Magick, Wiradjuri Language Coordinator, Mob 0400 409 102
or Tel 02 6369 1161 (Wednesdays).
Alexander Technique workshop
25 November, Bathurst
Feel better, move better. Improve your posture, playing, coordination, comfort,
performance. Presented by Greg Holdaway. The Alexander technique provides the
foundation for good movement coordination, essential for good health and performance
both generally and in relation to music. 10am-1pm at Mitchell Conservatorium,
Russell Street, Bathurst. Contact Tel 02 6331 6622.
Watercolour Painting Workshop with Wanda
Driscoll
24 – 25 November, Canowindra
A great chance to pick up some techniques from a very skilled artist
and teacher. $180. River Bank Gallery Gaskill Street Canowindra. From 9.30am-4.30pm.
Tel 02 6344 2778
Local collections: Global audiences
27 November, Castle Hill
Do you work with collections? Would you like to know more about managing collections?
Are you interested in how local collections connect with NSW audiences and beyond?
Local collections: Global audiences is a one-day seminar designed for those who
work with movable heritage collections. Topics include:
current collection documentation projects underway at the Powerhouse Museum
advice on how to manage collections
what we have learnt from the development and opening of the Powerhouse Discovery
Centre and
Collection Stores at Castle Hill.
The seminar will focus on practical demonstrations of best practice for the documentation,
storage and
interpretation of collections and the exciting possibilities provided by the internet
for their promotion. At Powerhouse Discovery Centre, 172 Showground Road, Castle
Hill. Cost $60 (includes lunch and morning and afternoon teas). Assistance with
the cost of attending may be available for volunteers working with collectionsContact
Rebecca Pinchin Tel 1800 882 092.
Email regionalservices@phm.gov.au
Closing 13 November
Litlink Manuscript Consultation with Peter
Bishop
26 November, Bathurst
27 –
28 November, Orange
The Director of Varuna – The Writers’ House, Peter Bishop, will
be at Bathurst on Monday 26 November and at the Central West Writers’ Centre
in Orange on Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 November to assess writers' manuscripts.
Peter can explain possible pathways open to writers. There are six consultations
available each day at 10am, 11am, 12 noon, 2.30pm, 3.30pm and 4.30pm. Cost $25
per consultation. Contact Central West Writers’ Centre Tel 02 6393 8125.
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Opportunities
MGnsw Exhibition Register
Museums & Galleries NSW is calling for submissions for Issue Two of the MGnsw
Exhibition Register. The register is a free listing serving public venues throughout
NSW and Australia that are looking to advertise, promote or source touring exhibitions.
The Register will be available on the M&G NSW website in late November. Guidelines
and submission forms available online. Contact Mimi Kelly Tel 02 9339 9906
Website www.mgnsw.org.au
Closing 2 November
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Public art commission
HARC, the Health and Arts Research Centre. is seeking expressions of interest
for a number of public art commissions in Western Sydney including visual arts,
community art and new media. Essential qualifications include an ability and willingness
to collaborate with planners, designers and community groups; understanding of
public art needs such as ability to develop concept designs, safety and insurance
requirements and compliance with deadlines. Applicants should be aware and sensitive
to healthcare facilities’ special needs. Contact Malcolm Cooke. Tel 0414 751 447
Email mcooke@placemaking.com.au
Closing 5 November
Avant Card postcards
Avant Card is seeking submissions for Christmas themed artworks to be printed
on free postcards and distributed throughout 1,200 venues Australia-wide. This
artist initiative was set up to provide national exposure for emerging Australian
artists, and to showcase fantastic postcard images onto our displays. Artworks
selected will be printed onto 20,000 postcards and each artist will be given samples
for their own use. Artists are acknowledged on the back of the card with their
details including a small blurb about them and their art. Website www.avantcard.com.au
Closing 9 November
Bathurst Art Fair
22 – 25 November
Artists from the Bathurst Regional Council district and surrounding areas including
Lithgow, Blayney, Cowra, Orange and Mudgee are invited to participate in the inaugural
Bathurst Art Fair. The Art Fair will feature works in all media including painting,
sculpture, photography, printmaking and ceramics. The Bathurst Art Fair is an
initiative of the the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Society Inc. For entry details
contact Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Tel 02 6333 6555.
Closing 18 November
Kultour multicultural arts touring program
Kultour invites artists and art workers to apply for inclusion in the annual touring
program. Kultour is a national network of arts organisations established in 2001
by the Australia Council as an initiative of the Arts in a Multicultural Australia
policy to increase awareness of Australian multicultural arts through its annual
touring program of Australian multicultural art. Kultour provides opportunities
for local professional artists to reach new audiences in new areas whilst the
annual touring program offers audiences insight into multicultural issues and
arts through a professional quality touring program. Contact Tel 02 9824 1121
Email kultour@multiculturalarts.com.au
Website www.kultour.com.au
Closing 29 November
Onefifty: microfiction
Onefifty, the website devoted to the art of microfiction, invites young Australian
writers under the age of 30 to submit their microfiction masterpieces. Micro stories
of 150 words or less can be submitted by email. Micro Mini Stories of 150 characters
or less (including spaces and punctuation) can be sent via SMS to Mob 0403 274 203.
You can also submit via MySpace. Twenty five stories will be selected for an ezine
and will be remunerated at the flat rate of $10 per SMS story or 10c per word
for the emailed and MySpace stories. Email story@onefifty.com.au
Website www.myspace.com/150fiction
Closing 31 January 2008
Puppetry performances wanted
The Art Is...festival to be held in Horsham, Victoria, next March 2008,
seeks puppetry performances. The theme will be 'Pulling Strings'. Interested puppeteers
should contact Charee Lowe, Festival Manager Tel 03 5381 0297 Email artis@wimmera.com.au
Website www.artis.wimmera.com.au
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Employment
Albury City | Collections Officer (temp)
Salary $673 per week, Albury
Ideally suited to a student wanting work experience in their field of study. You
will be involved in cataloguing, conservation and display of Albury City’s
cultural, art and heritage collections. Duties will include assisting in the cataloguing
of Albury City’s collections onto the Cultural Services electronic database;
undertaking basic conservation work on the collections; assisting in the movement,
display and storage of AlburyCity’s collections; and delivering high quality
customer service to all patrons of AlburyCity’s cultural services. Full position
descriptions and application information online. Contact Tel 02 6023 8700
Email hresources@alburycity.nsw.gov.au
Website www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/employment/index.htm
Closing 2 November
Music For Everyone | Administrative Assistant
(p/time)
Salary $30,000 – $33,000 pro rata, Canberra
Music For Everyone (MFE) is a community arts organisation providing music-making
activities to people of all ages in the ACT through a program of special workshops
& performances and in a weekly tutorial program with 450 regular participants.
MFE seeks an experienced & enthusiastic Administrative Assistant with skills
in word processing and database management; appointment scheduling and time-tabling;
front desk duties including customer/staff inquiries, accounts payable and receivable
and publicity and marketing. The position is for approx 20 hours a week at a pro
rata salary of $30,000-$33,000. For selection criteria and duty statement please
contact Vivienne Winther Tel 02 6230 7190 Email info@mfe.org.au
Website www.mfe.org.au
Closing 5 November
Museums & Galleries NSW | Marketing
and Customer Relations Officer
Salary range $32,000 – $35,000, Sydney
The Marketing and Customer Relations Officer position will provide key assistance
to the organisation through administrative support for general operations as well
as marketing, communications, event and information support for MGnsw programs.
Particularly, this position will assist with the maintenance of the website and
preparation of the weekly e-bulletin, Alert!. IT knowledge and skills are desirable.
Applications must address all the essential experience profile outlined in the
position description. Contact Jennifer Batchelor Tel 02 9358 1760
Email accounts@mgnsw.org.au
Website www.mgnsw.org.au
Closing 12 November
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Grants, Fellowships + Residencies
Murray Conservatorium | Scholarships for Talented Young
Musicians
Scholarships valued at more than $10,000 will be offered for study at the
Murray Conservatorium in 2008. Providing half fees for individual tuition in piano,
brass, strings, woodwind, guitar, percussion and voice, the scholarships will
be awarded on the basis of demonstrated achievement or potential. Students up
to and including 18 years of age studying classical or contemporary styles are
encouraged to apply. In addition, the Bill Kell Memorial Scholarship will be on
offer. This award provides full fees for study in voice together with free membership
of the Murray Conservatorium Choir and is open to singers aged between 18 and
25 years. Auditions will be conducted on Saturday 17 November. Contact Murray
Conservatorium. Tel 02 6041 4249
Closing 2 November
NSW Heritage Grants 2008 – 2009 Program
A one year funding program to assist the owners and managers of state significant
heritage items and to provide funding for both Aboriginal heritage projects and
local government heritage management in NSW. This program is significantly different
to previous programs as it offers grant funding to all applicants (except State
Government) for all State Heritage Register and state significant heritage items
in NSW. Funding for works projects and interpretation projects is
targeted to State Heritage Register and state significant heritage items. Funding
for community strategic projects is targeted to state-wide and state significant
heritage products and services. There are also eleven other funding programs available
throughout the year. Contact the Heritage Office Tel 02 9873 8500
Email heritageoffice@heritage.nsw.gov.au
Website www.heritage.nsw.gov.au
Closing 9 November (works & interpretation)
Closing 31 December(community strategic projects)
NAVA | Marketing Grant Scheme for NSW Artists
The Marketing Grant Scheme for NSW Artists was initiated by NAVA to assist professional
visual artists and craftspeople to effectively market their work throughout NSW,
interstate and overseas. Funds have been made available by Arts NSW to encourage
visual artists residing in NSW to undertake creative and cost-effective marketing
initiatives and campaigns. Grants are to assist directly with the costs associated
with the development and implementation of a marketing plan. Indigenous artists
and artists from non-English speaking backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Grants
up to $1,375 (inc GST) are available to individuals; grants up to $2,750 (inc
GST) are available to groups; individuals and groups are eligible for one grant
only from this scheme in any 12 month period. Contact Sam Wild Tel 02 9368 1900
Email sam@visualarts.net.au
Website www.visualarts.net.au/grantsprizes/marketing
Closing 15 November
Foundation for Young Australians | Indigenous Small Grants
Grants to provide an opportunity for Indigenous organisations and organisations
that work with Indigenous people and communities to obtain support funding for
new initiatives or to support innovation and the expansion of existing successful
initiatives. Funds are available for initiatives that enhance youth participation
or create opportunities for the development of young people aged 12-25 years.
Applications can be made by non-profit organisations - including local government
and schools. Emai fya@youngaustralians.org
Closing 19 November
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Metro Screen | Jump Start Fund
Metro Screen's Jump Start subsidy scheme assists independent productions to get
off the ground by providing low cost access to facilities and equipment hire.
Subsidies are available for video, television, digital media and multimedia productions.
Applicants must be a member of Metro Screen. Contact David Opitz Tel 02 9361 5318
Email d.opitz@metroscreen.org.au
Website www.metroscreen.com.au/jumpstart.html
Closing 4 December
National Film & Sound Archive | 2008 Indigenous
Research Fellowship
The National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) is offering an opportunity for Indigenous
Australian researchers and creative practitioners to engage with the NFSA’s
collection and contribute to Australia’s historic and contemporary moving
image and recorded sound culture. The fellowship includes a supported residency
at the NFSA in Canberra with access to the national audiovisual collection and
its associated documents and artefacts. The successful applicant will be able
to explore and connect with the collections to inspire or inform a new work, publication
or live event. Contact Marilyn Higgins, Manager, Centre for Scholarly and Archival
Research Tel 02 6248 2032 Website www.nfsa.afc.gov.au/csar
Closing 6 December
OzCo | Artlab 2008
An initiative of the Inter-Arts Office of the Australia Council for the Arts for
projects commencing in 2008. ArtLab aims to foster experimentation and collaboration
between artists from multiple disciplines to explore new artistic practice. It
aims to establish an environment that encourages genre-crossing collaborations
and the creation of original, cross-media arts projects with emphasis placed upon
innovation, risk, artistic integrity and the creation of new ideas. Contact Lia
Kemp Tel 02 9215 9116 Email l.kemp@ozco.gov.au
Website www.ozco.gov.au/artlab08
Closing 14 December
Community Broadcasting Foundation
There are a range of grants offered by the Community Broadcasting Foundation for
a variety of activities including projects and equipment in a range of categories
with deadlines from December 2007 to April 2008. Details online.
Website www.cbf.com.au/grants_reporting.asp
 ComPeung
2008 artist-in-residence program, Thailand
Artists or arts workers who work in or with communities are encouraged to apply
for this residency designed for local and international artists to live and work
together with the ComPeung team and the local community in Thailand. Interested
artists are encouraged to apply by providing ComPeung with a preliminary proposal
of her/his/their artwork or project. As a work-in-progress it is understood that
the proposed project might change in the process. There is no fixed deadline,
but applications are requested three months in advance of proposed residencies.
Contact Tel +66 87 694 8483 Email compeung@yahoo.com
Website www.compeung.org
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Competitions,
Awards + Prizes
The 2007 Australian Music Prize
The Australian Music Prize - or 'AMP' - returns to encourage, reward and promote
Australian music of excellence with a $25,000 cash prize provided by PPCA. The
AMP recognises an Australian music artist (or group of artists) for their outstanding
creativity, with the winner gaining widespread exposure in the media, at retail
and the industry in general. The focus is on creativity, uniqueness and performance,
rather than sales or fashion. Previous winners of the AMP were The Drones and
Augie March has been tremendous both in Australia and in other key music markets.”
with $25,000 in cash (provided by PPCA), to be announced in March, 2008Website www.australianmusicprize.com.au
Closing 30 November
Patrick White Awards
An initiative of Sydney Theatre Company and The Sydney Morning Herald, The Patrick
White Award offers Australia's richest playwriting award for a full-length unproduced
play. The aims of the $20,000 are to celebrate the importance of the playwright
to Australian theatre culture and foster the development of uniquely Australian
theatrical voices. Entries are now invited from Australian playwrights aged >20.
Plays may be of any genre but must be full-length, finished works that will not
have been professionally produced before 25 May 2008. A public reading of the
winning play will be presented by Sydney Theatre Company during the 2008 Sydney
Writers’ Festival. Contact Website www.sydneytheatre.com.au/content.asp?cID=36
Closing 19 November
Australian Blues Music 'Chain' Awards
The Australian Blues Music 'Chain' Awards are now accepting nominations for 2008
in the categories: Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Duo or Group of the Year,
Male Vocalist of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year and Best New Talent. Official
nomination forms and eligibility criteria available on the website or contact
Sarah Dawson Tel 02 4823 4479 Email sarah.dawson@goulburn.nsw.gov.au
Website www.australianbluesfestival.com.au
Closing 30 November
2008 Barbara Jefferis Award
An new award offering $35,000 for 'the best novel written by an Australian author
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