RANSW e-Bulletin 28-04-04

Welcome to our fifth free! e-Bulletin for 2004 ... and it's HUGE! with no less than 58 news stories, grants, prizes and other opportunities for arts and cultural types in regional and rural NSW.

NAIDOC ART AWARD 2004
The NAIDOC Art Award provides the opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from the most remote regions of the country to the biggest urban centres to showcase their talents. This theme of this year's NAIDOC week, which is from 4th to 11th July, is 'Self-Determination - Our Community - Our Future - Our Responsibility'. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists are invited to submit works incorporating the theme to compete for the $5,000 prize. The winning entry also becomes the National NAIDOC week poster. All work must be accompanied by an entry form. Contact ATSIC Tel 02 6121 4951 Website www.atsic.gov.au
Closing 7 May

Pictured: The 2003 Winner by Belynda Waugh (Bindi) - "Care for the children. They are the future you see. Help them grow straight and walk tall. This is the way it should be." NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines' and Islanders' Day Observance Committee.

VIBE 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL & HIP-HOP CHALLENGE
Wilcannia 8-9 May
The National Indigenous 3 on 3 Basketball and Hip Hop Challenge is coming to Wilcannia, bringing its own brand of fitness, fun, music and health to everyone in the local Aboriginal community. Win prizes, free BBQ, paint a picture, get into some breakdancing and write your own rap. Starring former Harlem Globetrotter Dwayne Cross and former Sydney Kings Coach Claude Williams as well as Hip-Hop gurus Brothablack and B-by 2 Ezy. Registration from 9:00am at the Wilcannia Central School. Presented by Vibe Australia and Deadly Vibe magazine. Website www.vibe.com.au.

THE MAX WATTERS COLLECTION
Until 16 May, Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre
Over the years Max Watters, OAM, has gathered a spectacular collection of over 300 pieces of contemporary Australian art. Nationally recognised, it's a collection that reflects a rich diversity in taste and a sure and uncompromising eye. The entire collection was recently handed over by Max to the people of Muswellbrook and this exhibition features 122 works in various media by artists including Charles Blackman, Mike Brown, James Clifford, Bob Dickerson, Rew Hanks, Richard Larter, Euan Macleod, Chris O'Doherty, John Perceval, Garry Shead, Tony Tuckson, Vicki Varvaressos, Danila Vassilieff, Tony Coleing, Alexander Danko, Betty Gleeson, Richard Stankiewicz, Fiona Fell . Tel 02 6549 3880 Email artscentre@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au.

WELCOME NEW LOCAL COUNCILS IN REGIONAL NSW
Local Councils play a special part in the artistic and cultural life of all regional NSW communities. For those who have recently begun a new term in local government, the Regional Arts NSW network looks forward to continuing and strengthening the partnership. For those who have returned to 'civilian life' we extend our thanks. Your experience in local government and knowledge of local communities are invaluable assets. We hope that life after council brings many opportunities for your continued support of all things cultural.

ALBURY CIRCUS CO WINS SYDNEY MYER AWARD
Congratulations to Albury-based circus act Acrobat which received the Group Award at the 2003 Sydney Myer Performing arts awards in Melbourne on 29 March. The awards pay tribute to outstanding achievement in drama, dance, music, mime, opera, circus and puppetry. The NSW Ministry for the Arts reports it's the 3rd year in the row that a NSW based company has won the group award, with western Sydney's Urban Theatre Projects taking out the 2002 award and Northern Rivers Peforming Arts Inc the winner in 2001.

ARTS OUTWEST WELCOMES NEW MEDIA AND PROMOTIONS OFFICER
Tracy Sorensen has taken over from Margaret Hogan as the new regional arts and promotions officer for Arts OutWest. Tracy brings with her a wealth of experience as a journalist in print and television and radio. She has also worked as a community arts officer and knows what it is like to grow up and live in remote regional areas of Australia. Contact Tracy Tel 02 6338 4657 Email artsoutwest@csu.edu.au.

NEW PROJECT & ADMINISTRATION OFFICER AT SOUTHWEST ARTS
Southwest Arts is delighted to announce the appointment of Joanna Huntly as their new Project and Administration officer. Jo will be working with development projects including Murray Machismo and Outback Theatre. Jo previously worked as a flight attendant, and at the Commonwealth Bank - and has a degree in design from RMIT. Contact Jo Tel 02 6993 2010 Email jo@southwestarts.com.au.

NEW PROJECT OFFICER AT MURRAY ARTS
Karen Roben is the new Project Officer at Murray Arts. She will transfer her vast enthusiasm, knowledge and experience as an arts activist, project co-ordinator, teacher, performer, producer and creative director to strengthen community cultural development in the Albury Wodonga region. Karen looks forward to supporting the many wonderful arts projects and cultural initiatives happening in the region. Contact Karen Tel 02 6021 5034 Website www.murrayarts.org.au

THE SPIRIT OF GOONDIWINDI - ASPECTS EXHIBITION
Until 1 May, Goondiwindi
Presented by the Goondiwindi P & A Society in the Visual Arts Pavilion of Goondiwindi Show. Contact Margot Hawker, Art Show Coordinator Tel 02 4676 1286 Email kilbronae@bigpond.com

HERITAGE FESTIVAL - TAKE A WALK THROUGH HISTORY
2 May, Wirrimbirra Sanctuary, Bargo
Where once the bushrangers escaped into the Bargo Brush after holding up travellers on the road to and from Goulburn, there is a ruin. Where once the volunteers at Wirrimbirra Sanctuary huddled into a tiny office, there is a fantastic building where the spirit soars and the sun shines in. Both are part of the Built Environment, both provided foundation for the future. Come and hear more about these contrasting structures, enjoy the late autumn beauty of our natural environment, and join us in a barbecue, walk and talk, this Sunday at either 10:00am or 1:00pm, with lunch at 12 noon. Cost for the walk, talk and lunch is $15. Bookings essential Tel 4684 1112. Website www.wirrimbirrasanctuary.com

ON THE EDGE AND BLIND FAITH EXHIBITIONS
Until 8 May, Lismore
Award-winning Hervey Bay artist Robert Berry will fill the ground floor of Lismore Regional Gallery in April with evocative paintings of World-Heritage listed Fraser island. Titled On The Edge, this exhibition of large paintings takes a detailed, reverent look at the landscape of Fraser Island. On tour from Hervey Bay Regional Gallery. OuterSpace features a dynamic work by local sculptor, Paddy Redmond in April. His installation, Blind Faith, considers aspects of his Catholic cultural heritage, memory and childhood. This artwork is available for 24 hour viewing in our window space on Molesworth Street. Contact Lismore Regional Gallery Tel 02 6622 2209 Email Bronwyn.Larner@lismore.nsw.gov.au

PEN & INK DRAWINGS BY JOHN BARNES
Until 16 May, Lithgow
Part of the National Trust Heritage Festival for 2004. Eskbank House hosts this exhibition of pen and ink drawings by Lithgow identity and artist John Barnes. Features drawings of many heritage buildings and sites within the Lithgow local government area such as Eskbank House, Blast Furnace Park, The Old Hartley Post Office and St Johns Church, Wallerawang. Contact John Barnes Tel 02 6351 2894 Mobile 0417 678 481 Email johnbarnes200@msn.com.

HASTINGS CHORAL FESTIVAL CONCERTS
15 & 16 May, Port Macquarie
Part of the Hastings Choral Festival. The first concert will feature one of Australia's top female vocal ensembles, The Humming Birds. The second, the Festival Concert, will showcase choirs from all over NSW as well as a 200 voice massed choir made up of delegates to the festival. Cost: The Humming Birds - $15; The Festival Concert - $15 adults, $12 concession and $8 children. Tickets at the door or at the Port Macquarie Visitors Information Centre. Contact Gillian Brotherston Tel 02 6582 7327

CELTIC CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
28 - 30 May, Lake Macquarie
The Celtic groups of the Hunter region are combining to present a wonderful weekend of workshops, displays, performances and a Saturday evening Ceilidh featuring Colin Douglas and his band. Included will be: Dance from Celtic countries; Instrumental and Vocal Music; Celtic language classes; Celtic food; and Celtic history and art. Email westwick@telpacific.com.au

MILKSHAKES SUNDAES AND CAFE CULTURE
Until end May, Inverell Transport Museum
Bringing together stories from several cafes in country towns, with a NSW focus. From the first milk bar to open in Australia, to cafes that have been run by the same family for over 90 years, the stories and images are remarkable and tell a great deal about our migrant history, culinary culture and heritage. The Tour at Inverell also adds a local component that expands this story to include the local community. This exhibition is toured by the MGF with objects provided by the local community. Contact Tel 02 6721 2270.

SOMETHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT
Until end May, Tweed River Art Gallery
Works by Cath Barcan, Karen Findels, Annabell Nowlan and Jo Pursey

Explores the experiences of four emerging contemporary artists who grew up in regional NSW
and moved to the city to study and develop their careers. The artists return home regularly and have produced work based on their experiences and emotions. They explore identities and ideologies that are caught between regional childhoods and city lifestyles. Includes Floor talk by artist Jo Pursey on Sunday 16 May at 1:30pm.
Presented by the Sir Hermann Black Gallery and toured by the MGF NSW. Contact Tel 02 6670 2790 Email tweedart@tweed.nsw.gov.au.

UNIQUE MUSWELLBROOK EXHIBITION
21 May - 21 June
Paul Miller, Richard Byrnes, and Miniatures X, bring together Miller's romantic paintings,
Byrnes contemporary sculptors and the popular small scale multi medium that is Miniatures.
Muswellbrook Regional Art Centre Cnr Bridge and Market Streets, Muswellbrook. Tel 02 6549 3880 Email artscentre@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au

DON'T SHOOT ME, I'M ONLY THE PIANO PLAYER
25 June, Muswellbrook
Renowned pianist David Scheel performs his one man show for all ages. Humour, satire and classical performances. For tickets and performance details contact the Upper Hunter Conservatorium Tel 02 6541 4888.

CREATIVE VOLUNTEERING - NO LIMITS! - IN COFFS HARBOUR THIS WEEKEND
30 April - Fundraising and Sponsorship
1 May - Planning and Programming
2 May - Working with Collections
Creative Volunteering - No Limits course is made up of six self-contained one-day workshops that focus on the day to day and practical challenges that face every community based organisation where volunteers do most of the work. Come and discover some fantastic tricks and insights you never thought of. Workshops are only $25 each including refreshments and fabulous course materials you can take home with you. Further enquiries or to register, contact Arts Mid North Coast Tel 02 6659 3360 Website www.regionalartsnsw.com.au

'THE INDEPENDENT RELEASE' - AN NCEIA MUSIC INDUSTRY SEMINAR
4 May, Byron Community Centre, 11:00am to 1:00pm
A seminar for local musicians, facilitated by Music and Entertainment Lawyer Sally McPherson who has a wealth of experience from the local to the international music scene. Sally will discuss issues relating to producing and marketing independent releases. Cost $5/$7 Contact NCEIA Tel 6622 0222 Email nceia@nceia.org.au.

CREATIVE VOLUNTEERING - NO LIMITS! - IN MURWILLUMBAH
8 May - Fundraising and Sponsorship
15 May - Marketing
22 May - Business Planning
Creative Volunteering - No Limits course is made up of six self-contained one-day workshops that focus on the day to day and practical challenges that face every community based organisation where volunteers do most of the work. Come and discover some fantastic tricks and insights you never thought of. Workshops are only $25 each including refreshments and fabulous course materials you can take home with you. Further enquiries or to register, contact Arts Northern Rivers Tel 02 6628 8120 Website www.regionalartsnsw.com.au

CREATIVE VOLUNTEERING - NO LIMITS! - IN TUMBARUMBA
29-30 May, 12-13 June and 26-27 June
Creative Volunteering - No Limits course is made up of six self-contained one-day workshops that focus on the day to day and practical challenges that face every community based organisation where volunteers do most of the work. Come and learn some tricks you never even thought of! On offer in Tumbarumba:
. Networking within the Community
. Business Planning
. Fundraising and Sponsorship
. Marketing Plans
. Planning and Programming Events
. Working with Collections
Workshops are only $25 each including refreshments and some excellent course materials you can can take home with you. Further enquiries or to register, contact ERAP Tel 6921 6890 Website www.regionalartsnsw.com.au

TATHRA BODYWEATHER WORKSHOP
4 - 13 June, Tathra
Ten day intensive, exploratory physical training on the Sapphire Coast. An open exploration and re-examination of the body, Bodyweather draws on elements of both Eastern and Western dance, sports training, martial arts, and theatre practice. Bodyweather was founded by Butoh dancer Min Tanaka and his Mai-Juku Performance Company in Japan. As a former member of the company, workshop leader Tess de Quincey says Bodyweather is a broad based and comprehensive training system that can be used as pure body/mind research or as professional dance performance training. The program is open to any interested performer or artist. Contact 02 6499 2286 Email tathrabw@sear.org.au

NCOSS INSURANCE PROGRAM - MID NORTH COAST
NCOSS is currently implementing an insurance program which consists of establishing a bulk buying insurance scheme and providing insurance information and training to the not for profit sector - including Risk Management. A training program has been developed to assist not for profit organisations increase their insurance knowledge. NCOSS has also secured a public liability insurer. Workshops on the Mid North Coast will be held in Taree on 17 June, in Kempsey on 18 June, and Coffs Harbour on 21 June. Contact Rochelle at MNCRCSD Tel 02 6568 4040 Email mncrcsd@mncrcsd.com.au

BIDGEE SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS WINTER SCHOOL
4-9 July, Wagga Wagga Campus
Five days of intensive workshops in art and artcraft with tutors from across the country and within CSU's academic community in a range of specialisations. Over 30 workshops including acting; basketry; bookbinding; drawing; jewellery; leadlight; makeup; metalwork; millinery; mosaics; painting; papermaking; photography; printmaking; stonecarving; textiles and woodcarving. Enjoy a convivial atmosphere and draw on the expertise of nationally recognised tutors while enriching your individual art practice. Contact Kath Bailey Tel 02 6933 2064 Email kbailey@csu.edu.au Website www.csu.edu.au/student/community-ed

MITCHELL SCHOOL OF ARTS WINTER SCHOOL
18-24 July, Bathurst Campus
Charles Sturt University's Mitchell School of Arts (MSA) is well known as one of Australia's longest running regional art schools and has been conducting intensive week long workshops in painting, drawing and photography for practising artists for over 30 years. This years Winter School continues this tradition with over 30 workshops to choose from encompassing oils, watercolour, pastels, mixed media, acrylics, drawing and photography. Stay on-campus where all meals and accommodation are catered for or attend as a non residential participant. Contact Sandra Stroud Tel 02 6338 4120 Email sstroud@csu.edu.au Website www.csu.edu.au/student/community-ed

POP-ED COMMUNITY CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT INTENSIVE PROGRAM
20 - 23 July, Sydney
A four-day intensive program for all those with an interest in working creatively with communities. Community Cultural Development describes change processes that are inclusive, democratic and based on the active co-creating of meaning by communities often through highly creative means. The PopEd Community Cultural Development School is interested in exploring how these processes begin and develop and how those with an interest in strengthening communities can work within this rich and varied field of activity. Cost: Regular rate $600; Concession rate $350 (for freelance researchers, artists and community organisations with 'fragile funding'). Centre for Popular Education, Broadway Campus, University of Technology. Contact Michael McLaughlin Tel 02 9514 3843 or 02 9514 3861 Email cpe@uts.edu.au Website www.cpe.uts.edu.au

SEEKING AUDIO WORKS FOR LIQUID 5 FESTIVAL OF SOUND ARTS
Liquid Architecture 5 is seeking previously unpublished audio works by young and/or emerging composers and sound artists for a compilation CD that will be included free with tickets for the Liquid 5 festival of sound arts in July 2004. The curators of the disc aim to select works from various streams of sound exploration in order to reflect the range of activities occurring throughout Australasia. Email info@liquidarchitecture.org Website www.liquidarchitecture.org.au
Closing 31 May

2005 GUNNERY STUDIO PROGRAM - WITH PRIORITY FOR REGIONAL ARTISTS
Providing subsidised access to studio facilities for contemporary visual arts and crafts practitioners; facilitating professional development opportunities for artists; and enabling artistic exchanges and interaction. Residencies are available in 3 residential studios for an average period of three months, and in three non-residential studios for an average period of six to 12 months. In the case of the residential studios, priority will be given to regionally based, interstate and overseas artists. Contact the NSW Ministry for the Arts Freecall 1800 358 594 Email ministry@arts.nsw.gov.au Website www.arts.nsw.gov.au.
Closing 11 June

2004 ADELAIDE FEAST FESTIVAL - REGISTERED EVENTS SOUGHT
This is your chance to participate in Adelaide's Lesbian and Gay Cultural Festival. Planning for the 2004 Festival is well underway. Registered Events are sought in theatre, music, visual arts, comedy, cabaret, literature, forums, sporting and community events. Contact the Feast Office Tel 08 8231 2155 Email feast@internode.on.net Website www.feast.org.au
Closing 18 June

AUSTRALIA'S FIRST DISABILITY FILM FESTIVAL
3 - 5 December, Victoria
Arts Access, Victoria, takes pleasure in announcing the inaugural national The Other Film Festival. The festival will coincide with International Day of People with a Disability on 3 December. The Other Film Festival will present a program of curated sessions, gritty and raw new work by emerging filmmakers, and vigorously debated forums. The festival seeks to engage, enthuse, enlighten and entertain a diverse audience. Contact Nerida Weller Tel 03 9699 8299 TTY 03 9699 7636 Email nweller@artsaccess.com.au or info@artsaccess.com.au Website www.artsaccess.com.au
Closing 31 July

REGISTRY OF ARTISTS WORKING WITH PRISON GROUPS OR POST RELEASE GROUPS
Kate Baker, Program Officer at the Australia Council, is currently compiling a contacts list of artists who are working with prison groups, or with post release groups. The list already includes a number of names of artists working in this field but Kate would like to be able to provide information to as broad a base as possible. If you would like to be included in the list, contact Kate Baker, Program Officer, Community Cultural Development Board, Australia Council for the Arts Tel 02 9215 9060 Toll-free 1800 226 912 Email k.baker@ozco.gov.au Website www.ozco.gov.au.

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OUTBACK THEATRE & RIVERINA THEATRE COMPANY
Salary : $33,000 -$36,000 plus vehicle & mobile phone
Riverina Theatre Company and Outback Theatre seek an innovative, enthusiastic and visionary person to become the Artistic Director / Associate Artist. This position requires an impressive track record of theatre experience, including working with young people, project management, and artist liaison. The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, energy and dedication, empathy for regional areas and a passion for the arts.The position will entail being artistic leader of the Outback Theatre youth program and opportunity for professional involvement within RTC's annual professional theatre program. Contact Sally Branson, Regional Arts Development Officer, South West Arts Inc Tel 02 6993 2010 Email position@southwestarts.com.au.

2004 INDIGENOUS ARTS FELLOWSHIP
Indigenous artists working across all art forms are invited to apply for the 2004 Indigenous Arts Fellowship, jointly funded by the NSW Ministry for the Arts and Sydney City Council. This biennial award, valued at $15,000, was established in 1996 to assist in the development of an Indigenous artist's career in the arts. Contact Tel 02 9228 4351 Freecall 1800 358 594 Website www.arts.nsw.gov.au
Closing 7 May

2005 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS PROGRAM
The Community Relations Commission For a multicultural NSW invites applications for funding under this program with the aim of encouraging the participation of people from culturally diverse communities in all aspects of life in NSW. Upcoming Information sessions:
3 May, Wagga Wagga 2:00pm - 4:00pm Senior Citizen's Community Centre, 204 Tarcutta St
4 May, Albury 2:00pm - 4:00pm Albury City Council, Ground Floor, Kiewa St
5 May, Griffith 2:00pm - 4:00pm Griffith City Council Chambers, Benerembah St
20 May, Batemans Bay 1:00pm - 3:00pm Batemans Bay Community Centre, 2 Museum Place
Contact The Community Relations Commission Tel 02 8255 6779 Website www.crc.nsw.gov.au
Closing 28 May

WINDMILL TRUST SCHOLARSHIP FOR NSW REGIONAL ARTISTS
The Windmill Trust Scholarship was founded in 1997 in memory of Penny Meagher, former Director of the Macquarie Galleries and a lifetime supporter of regional arts. NAVA administers the scholarship (with the assistance of the Museums and Galleries Foundation of NSW). This $5,000 scholarship is open to artists working in printmaking, drawing, painting and sculpture, who need financial assistance to resume their career, interrupted due to extenuating circumstances. The scholarship assists artists with the costs of mounting an exhibition or undertaking a visual arts degree. Contact NAVA Tel 02 9368 1900 Email nava@visualarts.net.au Website www.visualarts.net.au
Closing 14 May

LADY MOLLIE ASKIN BALLET TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1982 for the furtherance of culture and the advancement of education in Australia, this is a biennail award providing providing travelling scholarships to young Australian ballet dancers aged 17-30 of outstanding ability and promise. Each scholarship is for between two years and five years and may be utilised for study maintenance and travel either in Australia or overseas. The 2004 Scholarship has been set at $15,000.00 payable in two instalments or $7,500.00 over two years. Application forms may be downloaded from http://www.trust.com.au Contact Petrea Salter, the Cauz Group, Tel 02 9332 1559 Email trustawards@cauzgroup.com.au.
Closing 14 May

SIR ROBERT WILLIAM ASKIN OPERATIC TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1982 for the furtherance of culture and the advancement of education in Australia, this is a biennial award providing for travelling scholarships for male operatic singers aged 18 to 30 of outstanding ability and promise. The 2004 Scholarship has been set at $15,000.00 payable in two instalments of $7,500.00 over two years. Contact Petrea Salter, the Cauz Group, Tel 02 9332 1559 Email trustawards@cauzgroup.com.au Website www.trust.com.au
Closing 14 May

2004 FREEDMAN FOUNDATION TRAVELING SCHOLARSHIP FOR EMERGING ARTISTS
Young painters, sculptors and photographers are invited to apply for this year's awards, offering four scholarships of $5,000 each for overseas educational travel. Assistance is provided for travelling (for educational purposes) and/or tuition costs of young people embarking on a career in the visual arts. Overseas travel (preferably for the first time) to undertake formal study, a residency or a planned program with a professional artist or mentor will be considered, as will informal study for a planned research project. Contact NAVA Tel 02 9368 1900 Email nava@visualarts.net.au Website www.visualarts.net.au
Closing 2 June

HELEN LEMPRIERE TRAVELLING ART SCHOLARSHIP
Valued at $40,000, this scholarship is intended to enable an artist, at the outset of their career, to undertake further art studies overseas at a recognised art institution, or to undertake a study program with a senior artist, for one to two years. Artists living in NSW and working in any art form are eligible to apply. For the purposes of the award the outset of an artists' career is deemed to be within the first five years of their professional practice. Contact Program Support, NSW Ministry for the Arts Tel 02 9228 5533 Tollfree (NSW) 1800 358 594 Email ministry@arts.nsw.gov.au Website www.arts.nsw.gov.au
Closing 11 June

PLAYING AUSTRALIA
The Australian Government's grants program for performing arts touring. Applications are sought from performing arts presenters, touring organisations and companies planning tours commencing from 1 January 2005. All applicants must obtain the current program guidelines and application forms. Contact The Department of Communications, IT and the Arts Toll-free 1800 819 461(to leave a message) Email playing.australia@dcita.gov.au Website www.dcita.gov.au.
Closing 15 June

YOUNG FILMMAKERS FUND
The Young Filmmakers Fund (YFF) provides grants of up to $30,000 towards film production or post-production costs. There is no restriction on format (eg film or tape), subject matter, genre or type of film. The YFF has funded short drama films, documentaries, animation projects and experimental films. To be eligible for funding, you must be a NSW resident aged 18-35 years and you must produce your project entirely in NSW. Contact NSW Film & Television Office, Tel 02 9264 6400 Fax 9264 4388 freecall 1300 556 386 Email yff@fto.nsw.gov.au Website www.fto.nsw.gov.au
Closing 21 June

THE 2005 ANNE & GORDON SAMSTAG INTERNATIONAL VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS
The University of South Australia offers the scholarships on behalf of the Trustee of the estate of Gordon Samstag. Each 2005 scholarship includes, for twelve months of overseas study, a tax-exempt stipend equivalent to US$30,000 plus return airfares and institutional fees for one academic year. The scholarship is offered to current students and recent graduates. Contact 08 8302 0868 Website www.unisa.edu.au/samstag
Closing 30 June

SNOWYfest FILM FESTIVAL
18-19 June, Thredbo
The purpose of the SNOWYfest Film Festival is to encourage and support the wide range of filmmaking talent in Australia, and to encourage the sharing of new film ideas, styles and skills from overseas with the Australian community. The 2004 festival offers two categories of competition. The main event is open to filmmakers from around Australia and overseas, with cash prizes offered for Best Film ($2,500) and First Runner Up ($500). A second competition aims to encourage local filmmaking talent in the Thredbo-Snowy River region of NSW and offers a cash prize for Best Film ($500). Finalists of both competitions will screen on the weekend of June 18-19 at Thredbo over three sessions, followed by an awards presentation and after-party. Email info@snowyfest.com Website www.snowyfest.com
Closing 7 May

RECONCILIATION ART PRIZE - ALBURY-WODONGA
A $1,000 prize is being offered for an artwork on the theme of 'Reconciliation' by an Indigenous or non-Indigenous artist from the Albury-Wodonga region. AlburyCity is committed to supporting Reconciliation among Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. The Reconciliation Art Prize aims to raise the profile of the ongoing Reconciliation process, which looks to find new ways to overcome problems and connect with one another. Reconciliation involves justice, recognition and healing. Contact Liz Heta Tel 02 6023 8111 Website www.murrayarts.org.au
Entries Closing 7 May
Finished Art Work to be Delivered by 24 May

CASINO BEEF WEEK ART EXHIBITION
Artists and photographers of all ages are invited to submit entries to the Casino Beef Week Art Exhibition 2004. The total value of all prizes is well over $1,500, all donated by many generous business in the Casino area. The first place winners in the Open Sections in both Art and Photography will receive $300 cash plus extras. Winners will be chosen by the viewing public. Entry forms can be obatined from the Beef Week office, Platypus Gallery, Lismore Regional Gallery and Premier Art & Framing and Northern Rivers Drawing & Drafting Supplies, Club Lane, Lismore. Contact Chrissie Tel 02 6683 2762 or Narelle Tel 6683 1617
Closing 14 May

NORTH QUEENSLAND CONCERTO VOCAL COMPETITION
The prestigious North Queensland Concerto and Vocal Competition was established in 1980 and is organized by an independent committee. Five sections are open for entry: Section 1 - Open;
Section 2 - Australiana; Section 3 - Piano and Instrumental; Section 4 - Vocal; and Section 5 - Young Performers Solo. Prizes for each section are: 1st Prize Open Section $2000; 2nd Prize $1000; Ist Prize for Australiana Section $1000; 2nd Prize $500. Contact Carol Dall'Osto Tel 07 4728 9233 Email nqconcerto@hotmail.com Website www.nqconcerto.org
Closing 26 May

DESIGN A NEW LOGO FOR ARTS OUTWEST
To celebrate their 30th anniversary, Arts OutWest is calling on the abundance of talent of the arts community in the central west to help design a new logo. A cash prize of $200 and a voucher for arts materials from Pigments and Pallets in Bathurst, is on offer. As the regional arts and cultural development service for the central west, AOW's role is to promote, facilitate and advocate for arts and cultural development for the communities of the region including: Bathurst, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Evans, Forbes, Lithgow, Lachlan, Mudgee, Oberon, Orange, Parkes and Wellington. The new logo will be used for the website, a new brochure and other printed material. Contact Arts OutWest Tel 02 6338 4657 Email artsoutwest@csu.edu.au Website www.artsoutwest.org.au
Closing 28 May

BROADWAY POETRY PRIZE
The Broadway Poetry Prize is one of Australia's most prestigious competitions for poetry. Sponsored by the Broadway Shopping Centre, this year the prize for the winning poem has been increased to $6,000. The winning poem will be announced at the Australian Poetry Festival, Sydney, on 5 September. Tel 02 9818 5366 Email info@poetsunion.com Website www.poetsunion.com
Closing 26 July

2004 HARP COMPOSITION COMPETITION
A competition to recognise and promote the creative talents of Australian composers and to contribute to the growth and excellence of harp music in Australia. The winning composition will be premiered as part of the New Music Workshop during the National Harp Weekend in Canberra in September. The prize consists of: $750; publication of the winning composition by Salvi/Lyon & Healy (internationally recognised harp manufacturers and music publishers and sponsor of the weekend) and an invitation to attend the National Harp Weekend, free of the registration fee for 19 September. Tel 02 9876 5805 Email publicity@harpsocietyofnsw Website www.harpsocietyofnsw.info
Closing 30 July

PLAY NOW/ACT NOW FILM COMPETITION
Play Now/Act Now is a video and film competition for NSW residents between 18 - 25 years of age. This year's theme is young people and alcohol. Three cash prizes totaling $17,500 will be awarded to the winners. The festival is part of the NSW Government's Youth Alcohol Action Plan 2001-2005. Contact Samantha McFayden, the Festival Coordinator at Metroscreen, Tel 02 9361 5318 Website www.playnowactnow.net.au
Closing 9 August

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MONEY FOR VISUAL ARTISTS
Just released - the National Association for the Visual Arts' (NAVA) guide to awards, prizes and professional development opportunities for visual artists. The 2004-2005 guide caters for artistic creators at professional, student and hobbyist levels and lists more than 450 opportunities. This edition also includes advice on what to take into account when entering an award, including information on insurance, copyright, tax and freight. Available direct from NAVA or from selected stockists. Cost $20.90 for NAVA members, $31.90 for non-members. Website www.visualarts.net.au/nava.

REGIONAL CINEMA e-MAILING PROMOTIONAL LIST
The NSW FTO has made it possible for regional subscribers to use the FTO's e-list to promote their community screenings and activities or maintain and develop the state-wide networks which have been founded through events such as the twice-yearly Flicks in the Sticks workshops. If your community cinema has an upcoming screening or festival you want to promote, spare cinema equipment you want to sell or give away, or a specific question you would like to address to the online regional cinema community, you can now forward the message to the FTO and it will be relayed to their e-mail subscribers. Contact Brendan Smith at the FTO, Tel 1300 556 386 or 02 9264 6400 Email regional@fto.nsw.gov.au.

NEW INDIGENOUS YOUTH WEBSITE AT ABC ONLINE
Called Message Club, this site offers a space for Australia's Indigenous youth to speak about their culture, share their lives and to impart Australia's Indigenous history through interactive content and imaginative designs. The space will offer a chance for children of all backgrounds to play, share, talk and learn. Website www.abc.net.au/messageclub

OZARTS ONLINE
OzArts Online is designed to be an appealing and accessible online service promoting contemporary Australian culture internationally, with a focus on events and activities being presented overseas. It is an online showcase of 'export-ready' Australian contemporary arts, including individual artist and company profiles, and a searchable listing of forthcoming international events and touring information. Website www.ozarts.com.au

REVISED NSW CULTURAL STATISTICS
The National Centre for Culture and Recreation Statistics of the Australian Bureau of Statistics has provided the NSW Ministry for the Arts with revised summaries of available data for the cultural sector in New South Wales. A comprehensive overview of the cultural industry in NSW as at March 2004 is now available on the Ministry's website at www.arts.nsw.gov.au/pubs/NSW_Cultural_data/cultdata.htm.

THE ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN BUILDING SOCIAL CAPITAL - A NEW REPORT
'What Makes Communities Tick?', a report by the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) and the University of Queensland (UQ) 'Boilerhouse' Community Services and Research Centre (CSRC) is a result of the first stage of a project to identify the role of Local Government in building social capital. A number of common findings emerged over the course of the project which have been worked into practical recommendations to form the basis of a whole-of-government action plan during 2004. Contact Desley Renton, Social Policy Advisor, LGAQ, Tel 07 3000 2216 Email desley_renton@lgaq.asn.au. Download the report at www.uq.edu.au/csrc/socialcapital.php.

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