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Highlights

SPAGHETTI CIRCUS presents NOW & ZEN
10 - 25 September, Mullumbimby
After 11 years of pasta production Spaghetti Circus is set to spiral to new levels of cultural delights with their latest production Now & Zen.
It's a show which promises to take you on the sushi train ride of your life through traditional and contemporary aspects of fascinating Japanese culture. Complete with breathtaking visuals and stunning special effects, Now & Zen is Spaghetti's most spectacular show ever: bizarre and beautiful acts of physical theatre, extraordinary tricks performed both on the ground and in the air, interlaced with side splitting comedy from Australia's own, outrageous, 'Murrumbimby Shock Boys'. Don't miss this opportunity to catch one of Australia's' premier youth circus troupes in action at the Mullumbimby Showgrounds. Contact Spaghetti Circus Tel 02 6684 3038 Website www.spaghetticircus.com

WHAT DO AN ASYLUM, A BUTCHER, A DRAGON, SOME SIKH SARIS & A BLAST FURNACE HAVE IN COMMON? HISTORY WEEK 2004 - LINKS IN TIME
11-19 September, all over NSW
A State-wide celebration of history, with over 175 events being hosted across NSW, many of them in the regions - including walking tours, museum open days, talks and lectures, exhibitions and behind the scenes tours.
Stroll through the photographic exhibition on the Indian Sikh experience, enhanced by music, sumptuous textiles and hilarious cartoons in Coffs Harbour
Discover the story of Roger Tichborne, a local butcher who claimed to be the heir to the Tichborne Estates in England in the 1870s in Wagga Wagga.
Step back into a 19th century psychiatric asylum ward in Goulburn.
Track the Dragon and find out about the heritage and history of the Chinese community in Lismore.
Check out some of the features below. Pick up the History Week Calendar of Events at your local library or view the calendar online at the History Council website. Contact Carolyne Carter Tel 02 9252 8715 Email office@historycouncilnsw.org.au Website www.historycouncilnsw.org.au
Picture: Mr Teja Singh, banana grower and the first official priest of Woolgoolga Temple, 1974

'SOUTHERN MANDALA, GONDWANA OPALESCENCE' SHEARWATER WEARABLE ARTS PERFORMANCE
28 - 30 October, Mullumbimby
The 4th annual Shearwater High School wearable arts show will be a creative fusion of colour, dance, drama, lighting and performance, featuring dozens of entries from local TAFEs, schools and the wider community competing for $8,600 in prizes in front of an audience of up to 500 people. All Shearwater students are involved in the production in some way through the integrated learning program, but most particularly those from the Visual Arts & Textiles, Dance & Drama and VET Entertainment Industry courses. This year's show has taken inspiration from the mythical, mystical and mysterious that is at the creative heart of the Australian continent. The design possibilities are applied to the medium of fibre, textiles and found objects to reinvent and challenge our perceptions about the world and our place within it. Cost: $29/$35. Contact Sandra Morgan Tel 02 66843223 Fax 02 6684 3225 Email smorgan@shearwater.nsw.edu.au Web www.shearwater.nsw.edu.au
Pictured: 'A scintillating Cellular Remembrance', Winner 2003 Open Section by Maya Kerr. Photo: John McCormick.

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News

UPDATE ON MEETING PLACE - PART CONFERENCE, PART FESTIVAL, ALL ART
Horsham, Victoria 21 24 October
The Regional Arts Australian biennial national conference is now just two months away. Regional Arts Victoria has recently confirmed that Jon Hawkes, founding member of Circus Oz and author of The Fourth Pillar of Sustainability will join the line up speakers at Meeting Place which includes:
Mark Taylor, General Manager Arts & Regional, DoCITA
Jennifer Bott, CEO, Australia Council for the Arts
Courtney Gibson, Head ABV TV Arts & Entertainment
Greg Burgess, Royal Institute of Architects gold medal winner and architect of the Ulutra-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre in the NT
Rick Farley, once outspoken leader of the National Farmers Federation and now equally outspoken on matters of land use, reconciliation and native title and
Esmai Manahan, Manager Koorie Business Network.
A range of great new accommodation options have also just been announced including very affordable and convenient homestays; plus a bus to the conference from Melbourne on 21 October. Regional Arts NSW is also offering travel assistance for volunteers from this state [more]. The full Meeting Place program (and registrations!) are now online at www.meetingplace.org.au or contact Regional Arts Victoria Tel 03 9644 1800 Toll free 1800 819 803 Email meetingplace@rav.net.au.

MAJOR AUSTRALIAN FEATURE SCHEDULED FOR PRODUCTION ON MID NORTH COAST
A major new Australian feature film based on the Murray Bail novel, Eucalyptus, will be shot in the Bellingen and Dorrigo areas on the Mid North Coast following negotiations with the producers by Film Mid North Coast. With a budget of $15 million, the production is expected to be a significant boost to the local economy, as well as for the adjoining local government areas of Coffs Harbour and Nambucca. Arts Mid North Coast has been closely involved in the development of the Regional Film Board and is delighted with the result. Contact RADO Richard Holloway Tel 02 6659 3360 Email arts@midcoast.com.au Website www.artsmidnorthcoast.org

'UPPING THE IMPACT OF ARTS RESEARCH' - AN ONLINE FORUM
20 September ... for ten days
Following on from the recent forum at the Byron Bay Writers' Festival - 'What do we reckon? Measuring the cultural, economic and social impacts of arts activities', fuel4arts and Regional Arts NSW have developed a free online forum to continue the discussion with speakers and participants from the day. So if you weren't able to attend the forum - or if you did, but you didn't get to ask a burning question - this is your chance. Facilitated by Regional Arts NSW Audience Development Specialist, Lisa Andersen, the forum begins an ongoing dialogue between Australian and international researchers and arts workers and aims to improve the level of awareness of and engagement with existing arts related research. To join, send an email to postmaster@fuel4arts.com with 'Subscribe Research' as the subject heading or find out more at www.regionalartsnsw.com.au.

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What's On

WARD 6 AT THE STUDIO THEATRE
30 Aug - 4 September
Ward 6 is the stage adaptation of Anton Chekhov's passionate short story of the same name about a world-weary doctor in a dilapidated hospital in rural, pre-revolutionary Russia. Ward 6 is a world-premiere and a unique collaboration between the director and the cast - in this case the male actors from Third Year of the BA Acting for Screen and Stage at Charles Sturt University. At the Studio Theatre, CSU, Bathurst. Cost: $8/$5. Contact Katrina Flaskas Tel 02 6933 2473 Email ute@csu.edu.au

RAILWAYS LINKING THE SOUTHERN TABLELANDS - A HISTORY WEEK EVENT
September, Southern Tablelands
'Strength in Diversity' investigates the diverse features that make Southern Tablelands centres unique but our historic links so strong. Featuring the railways that permitted these links to be forged, Branch Libraries will mount displays, hold walks, talks, museum visits and meetings and generally celebrate rail-associated activities and people. Amongst these events will be the launch of the Miles Franklin Self-Guided Walk around Goulburn and displays highlighting the wool and mining industries. At the Southern Tablelands Regional Libraries in Crookwell, Goulburn, Gunning, Yass & Braidwood. Contact Lynn Bonomini Tel 02 4823 4435 Email lynn.bonomini@goulburn.nsw.gov.au Website www.strl.nsw.gov.au

MR BAILEY'S MINDER - ON TOUR FROM THE GRIFFIN
1 - 11 September, Wagga Wagga
Mr Bailey's Minder is an often hilarious and deeply moving new play from one of Australia's leading writers, Deborah Oswald, presented by the Riverina Theatre Company in association with Griffin Theatre Company. In the play, Leo Bailey is Australia's greatest living artist. His brain burnt-out by booze, he is assigned Therese, not long out of gaol and down to her last job, as his minder. With Karl, the builder searching for more than a job, Therese digs in and discovers the man behind the myth and the parent beneath the paint. At the Riverina Playhouse, Wagga Wagga Tel 02 6926 9688 Website www.riverinatheatrecompany.com.au

SARIS, SIGHS, SONGS AND SWEAT - A HISTORY WEEK EVENT
3 September to 3 October, Coffs Harbour
A photographic exhibition enhanced by music, sumptuous textiles and hilarious cartoons, that unpacks the Indian Sikh experience of migration in the 19th and 20th Century to work on the banana plantations in the area surrounding Coffs Harbour. The exhibition will be informed by the oral histories of early and late arrivals to this area, and includes rare documents and photographs that reveal stories of human love, aspiration, and courage. At the Bunker Cartoon Gallery, cnr Albany Street & Hogbin Drive, City Hill, Coffs Harbour. Open 10am - 4pm. Contact Tel 02 6651 7343 Email bunkergallery@bigpond.com Website www.bunkercartoongallery.com.au

AUSTRALIAN THEATRE FOR THE DEAF - 'BUZZ THUMP CITY JUMP'
Community show - 9 September, Gilgandra
School shows - Friday 10 September, Gilgandra
Buzz Thump City Jump is a NSW Ministry for the Arts/Education Dept initiative under the Arts Access program. Described as a 'rythmic and comic day in the life of a city', these shows will provide entertainment for kids, families and adults alike. Contact Judy Shalhoub 02 6847 2454 or Tanya Coxsedge 02 6847 2104 Email glenncox@tpg.com.au

WAGGA WAGGA JAZZ FESTIVAL
10 - 12 September
The 10th annual Wagga Wagga Jazz Festival provides the opportunity for local, interstate and international jazz musicians to share in the practice, performance and appreciation of jazz in all its forms with jazz enthusiasts of all ages. Contact Jean Haste Tel 02 6926 3521 Email information@waggajazz.org.au Website www.waggajazz.org.au

KENMORE HOSPITAL MUSEUM - A HISTORY WEEK EVENT
11 - 12 and 18 - 19 September, Goulburn
Step back into a 19th century psychiatric asylum ward, with current exhibition on 'Treatments Now and Then'. Open 10 am to 4 pm. Tours at 11 am and 2 pm. Gold coin donation. At the Kenmore Hospital Museum, Taralga Road, Goulburn Tel 02 4827 3412 (bh) or 02 4821 2587 (ah)

'A SCURRILOUS SCULLERY': INCLUDING 'TEATOWEL TALES' - A HISTORY WEEK EVENT
11 - 12 and 18 - 19 September, Wyong
A walk through the museum with stories focusing on the domestic work of women. Open 12 noon to 4 pm. At the Alison Homestead, 1 Cape Road (off Alison Road), Wyong. Contact Gwen Clarke Tel 02 4352 1886 or 02 4352 1445 Email alisonhomestead@tpg.com.au Website www.alisonhomestead.org.au

WINGHAM'S SESQUICENTENARY - A HISTORY WEEK EVENT
11 to 15 September, Wingham
The Manning Valley Historical Society are celebrating Wingham's Sesquicentenary with the launch of a new book and the an unveiling of a marker for the first block of land sold in Wingham on 15 September 1854 by Mr Murray Gleeson, Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia on Saturday 11 September. Mr Gleeson will also be a Special Guest Speaker at a Dinner to be held at Wingham RSL Club that night. On 11 September a Celtic Festival will be held on Central Park and on 14 September Wingham Public School will hold a Colonial Day, also on Wingham Central Park. Contact Tel 02 6553 5823

THE TICHBORNE COLLECTION - A HISTORY WEEK EVENT
11 - 18 September, Wagga Wagga
Roger Tichborne worked as a butcher in Wagga Wagga in the 1870s. He claimed to be the heir to the Tichborne Estates in England. The trial to prove his identity is one of the longest and most famous in the history of the Bar in England. While not succeeding with his claim, the allure of the story has been and continues to be the inspiration of many books and studies. The Tichborne Collection contributes significantly to the Local Studies Collection held at Wagga Wagga City Council. At the Wagga Wagga City Library, Civic Centre Wagga Wagga, open 10-7. Tel 02 6926 9700 Email rurenga.eilagh@wagga.nsw.gov.au Website www.waggawagga.nsw.gov.au/library

FRAGMENTS OF FIRST SAUMAREZ FAMILIES - A HISTORY WEEK EVENT
11 - 19 September, Armidale
Saumarez Homestead presents an Exhibition of Artefacts from the three owners, Dumaresq, Thomas and Whites and their managers who lived in the original homestead between 1835 - 1888. The collection includes all objects from the construction, occupation and refuse disposal of those living on the site over a fifty-year period. Twice-daily guided tours relating the stories of Saumarez families. Tours at 10.30am and 2pm. Cost: $8 adult/$6 conc or child. At the Saumarez Homestead, New England Highway, Armidale. Tel 02 6772 3616 Email saumarezhomestead@bluepin.net.au

THE SALAMANDER: WHAT BECAME OF THE 160 CONVICTS WHO SAILED ON HER IN 1791?
A HISTORY WEEK EVENT
11 - 19 September, Salamander Bay
Tomaree Family History Group is researching what happened to the 160 convicts who came to Australia in 1791 and results of this research will be on display. Open 10am - 5pm. Salamander Library, Town Centre Circuit, Salamander Bay Tel 02 4981 0177 (ah) or 0414 797 846 Email lynne1948@hotmail.com

GUIDED TOUR OF LITHGOW BLAST FURNACE - A HISTORY WEEK EVENT
12 September, Lithgow
Lithgow is regarded by many as the crucible of Australian heavy industry. This district saw the birth of the Australian iron & steel industry and was a significant early player in coal mining, shale oil production, minerals processing, meat freezing, pottery, textiles processing, mass production manufacturing and precision engineering. The tour will involve a walk through the ruins of the Lithgow Blast Furnace, which produced half of the iron used in Australia during the early years of last century. Photographs and descriptions of the early industrial activities and stories of the place, and a display of artefacts from our industrial history. Tour starts at 1pm. At the Blast Furnace, Inch St. Contact
Ian Rufus Tel 02 6354 9913 Email ilr@lithgow.nsw.gov.au Website www.lithgow.com/eskbank/

MERIMBULA'S MARITIME HISTORY - A HISTORY WEEK EVENT
12, 14, 16 & 19 September, Merimbula
An exhibition depicting the maritime history of Merimbula at the Old School Museum with a talk by Donald Kerr on 11 September (2pm) at the Old Merimbula Wharf on the birth and death of the Wharf used by the Illawarra Steamship Company. Exhibition open 2pm to 4.30pm. Cost: $2 At the Old School Museum, Main St, Merimbula Tel 02 6495 0232 Email olwen@ozinet.net.au.

FILLING IN YOUR FAMILY TREE - A HISTORY WEEK EVENT
13 September, Queanbeyan
Gail Davis, Senior Archivist, Research and Publications, from State Records NSW will present two seminars dealing with family history research - tracing elusive ancestors and using the death and probate records available at State Records NSW. A must for any NSW Family History Researcher. 10am to 5pm at the Queanbeyan City Library, 257 Crawford St Tel 02 6298 0256 Email andrew.blundell@qcc.nsw.gov.au Website www.qcc.nsw.gov.au

THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE HASTINGS - A HISTORY WEEK EVENT
From 14 September, for 6 weeks, Port Macquarie
A series of lectures which will trace the natural evolution of the Hastings valley and its systems from earliest recorded time, examine the impact of human occupation on them, and conclude with a discussion on how this history can and should be used when making decisions for the future. 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Cost: $10 per lecture or $50 for 6 lectures (includes supper). At the Historical Museum, 22 Clarence Street, Port Macquarie Tel 02 6583 1108 Email pmmuseum@midcoast.com.au Website www.midcoast.com.au/~pmmuseum/

SYDNEY TRAVELLING FILM FESTIVAL - 2004 SPRING TOUR
15 - 17 September, Bowraville
17 - 19 September, Dubbo
Over the last 30 years, the Sydney Travelling Film Festival has visited some 50 towns in NSW, the ACT, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, Queensland and the Northern Territory with a program of international features, shorts and documentaries. This year you can see some of the best films from the 51st Sydney Film Festival in Bowraville and Dubbo. Contact the Bowraville Theatre Tel 02 6564 7808 or Dubbo Reading Cinemas Tel 02 6881 8600 or the Sydney Film Festival Email info@sydneyfilmfestival.org Website www.sydneyfilmfestival.org.

SINGULAR VISIONS
18 September - 24 October, Cowra
An exhibition which introduces artists exploring a particular theme - a singular vision - in their individual bodies of work. In 'Selection', Beth Hatton uses weaving to explore our complex relationship with the Australian environment: her rugs, using kangaroo skin off-cuts, and straw sculptures rework traditional materials into thoughtful examinations of the impact of settlement on the land. The exhibition will also show selected works by four eminent artists who have each followed a 'singular vision' in producing a body of work whose primary emphasis is on nature and our relationship with our environment. Contact Cowra Art Gallery Tel 02 6340 2190.

TRACKING THE DRAGON ON THE NORTHERN RIVERS - A HISTORY WEEK EVENT
18 -19 September, Lismore
Richmond River Historical Society in conjunction with the Chinese Australian Cultural Heritage Project NSW, and Southern Cross University is holding a one day symposium on the heritage and history of the Chinese on the Northern Rivers on 18 September from 10 am to 4 pm at the Southern Cross University, Lismore Campus, and a talk at the Lismore Regional Museum, 165 Molesworth Street, Lismore on 19 September at 2 pm Tel 02 6621 9993 or 02 6620 3007 Email info@richhistory.org.au Website www.richhistory.org.au

ANDREW DADDO'S SPRUNG!
18- 20 September, Griffith
5-6 October, Wollongong
9 October, Wagga Wagga
Monkey Baa is currently touring their adaptation of Andrew Daddo's SPRUNG! - the tale of Fergus Kipper's journey, his discovery of boundaries and responsibilities, and the way in which his loving parents eccentrically go about teaching him. It's also about the joy of being a kid. Contact the Griffith Regional Theatre Tel 02 6962 7466; Illawarra Performing Arts Centre Tel 02 4226 3366 or Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre Tel 02 6926 9688.

HARTLEY CEMETERY TOURS - A HISTORY WEEK EVENT
19 September, Hartley
Explore the historic cemeteries of Hartley with the National Trust. Tour starts at 11am. Cost $2. Contact Wendy Carlson Tel 02 6355 1365 Email wendy@carlson.name Website www.lithgow.com/eskbank/

BABIES PROMS - REGIONAL TOUR
The Sydney Opera House comes to town with its classic childrens music concert, the 'Babies Proms'. One of the most in-demand series in the history of the Sydney Opera House, regularly selling out and with audiences demanding more each year, a 'Babies Prom' is a concert of popular orchestral favourites designed specially for pre-schoolers and performed by the Sydney Opera House's own chamber orchestra, with conductor and music director, George Ellis. Inspiring, exciting and the best introduction to the joys of classical music.

20 September Coffs Harbour Jetty Memorial Theatre Tel 02 6648 4833
21 September Grafton Community and Cultural Centre Tel 02 6642 0900
22 September The Roxy Theatre, Bingara Tel 02 6724 0066
23 September Tamworth Primary School Tel 02 6766 6911
24 September Scone Multi Purpose Unit Tel 02 6541 4888
25 September Gloucester Primary School Hall Tel 02 6558 2622
11 October Prince of Wales Opera House, Gulgong Tel 02 63741622
12 October Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Tel 02 6333 6162
13 October Macquarie Conservatorium, Dubbo Tel 02 6884 6686
14 October Gilgandra High School Tel 02 6847 2288
15 October Dunedoo Central School Tel 02 6375 1975

OFF BROADWAY RETURNS TO COOTAMUNDRA
21 - 22 September, Cootamundra
CADAS (Cootamundra Amateur Dramatic Society) will host the Sydney based musical ensemble, Musaeus, when they return to Cootamundra to present Off Broadway - a whistle stop tour of the world's best musicals from past to present. With two brand new programs, Musaeus will be staging renowned songs from celebrated musical theatre productions such as Oklahoma, Chess, Guys & Dolls and South Pacific. At the Cootamundra Town Hall. Contact Isabel Scott Tel 02 6942 1732.

TEXTILE AND FIBRE ARTS WORKSHOPS & PHOTO EXHIBITION - A CASP PROJECT
30 September - 3 October, Gilgandra
Another great project from the Country Arts Support Program (CASP), these workshops will be conducted by Gloria Loughman. Includes a seminar and a dinner on the 30th September and a photographic display. Themes: 'Sunrise, Sunset' and 'Landscapes'. Entry is open but photos must be in by 24th September. Photography Exhibition contact Corinne Cluff 02 6848 3544 Email ccluff@optusnet.com.au Workshops Contact Tanya Coxsedge 02 6847 2104 Email glenncox@tpg.com.au

MUSICA VIVA - PASTANCE PERFORMANCE
24 October, Gilgandra
Presented by Musica Viva this show is a 'group of three people bringing the middle ages alive.' Contact Judy Shalhoub 02 6847 2454 Or Tanya Coxsedge 02 6847 2104 Email glenncox@tpg.com.au

WORLD OF WOMEN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
October 22 - 24, Sydney
The 13th WOW International Film Festival is a unique showcase of films made by women where sstories are told and the world is seen from a woman's point of view. WOW 2004 aims to be a festival of discovery, celebration, debate, networking and an inspiration for new work. WOW is presented by Women in Film and Television (NSW), a non-profit member-based organisation committed to improving the status of women, both on and off the screen. It supports and advances women working in the film, television and related screen industries. Contact Elena Fauris Email festivaldirector@wift.org Website www.wift.org/wow.

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Seminars, Workshops, Training + Events

MARKETING AND PROMOTION FOR TOURING AND SELLING RECORDS SEMINAR
7 September, Lismore
"Inexpensive marketing and promotion for touring and selling records" is a North Coast Entertainment Industry Association seminar (NCEIA). Successful marketing and promotion requires a good plan, timing, and using the best (and most appropriate) avenues to target your market. Discover marketing and promotion ideas for emerging bands, with particular attention on forums available in the local area. At the ACE building in Lismore $5/$7 Contact Tel 02 6622 0222 Email nceia@nceia.org.au

PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABILITY - AN MGF SEMINAR
17 - 18 September, Bathurst
Museums are cultural businesses, requiring careful and creative planning to chart direction, manage resources and set achievable outcomes that promote success. The workshop on 18 September will identify the key planning tools and methods that can assist regional and local museums, galleries and Keeping Places to address their present and future needs. To compliment it there will be a free tour of the museums and galleries of Bathurst on 17 September 17. Presented by MGF NSW in partnership with Bathurst City Council at the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, Bathurst, NSW 9.30am - 4.30pm $55/$35 Contact Tel 02 9358 1760 Toll free 1800 114 311 (Regional NSW) Email regional1@mgfnsw.org.au Website (PDF about the workshop) http://mgfnsw.org.au/resources/Forms/planningforsustainability.pdf and
http://mgfnsw.org.au/resources/Forms/touringthemuseumsofbathurst.pdf (PDF about the Tour).

AMBASSADOR PROGRAMS FOR ARTS ORGANISATIONS - MEL JENNINGS SEMINAR
17 September, Sydney
The Australia Council and SAMAG are pleased to invite you to a special presentation by UK-based audience development specialist, Mel Jennings, who is at the forefront of ground-breaking work on ways to develop strong links between arts producers and presenters and difficult to reach audiences (eg multicultural, youth and other 'niche' audiences). A rare opportunity to hear first-hand from a leading audience development practitioner. Free. At the Sheraton Hotel, Sussex St. Sydney. RSVP with your name, title and organisation details to SAMAG Coordinator, Jaclyn Booton Email info@samag.org
RSVPs Closing 9 September

VERBATIM THEATRE WORKSHOP
18 September, Lismore
The Australian Writers' Guild and NSW Ministry for the Arts presents a one-day Verbatim Theatre Workshop. This increasingly popular form of theatre uses the words of real subjects but the skills of a playwright and is a growing theatrical phenomenon throughout Australia and the world. Celebrated playwright Alana Valentine explores the making and shaping of verbatim theatre and its growing esteem as a new form of exciting and 'authentic' drama. Cost $35 AWG Members & Students $45 non-members. Contact The Australian Writers' Guild Tel 02 9281 1554 Website www.awg.com.au

NIDA 2005 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
NIDA, Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art, is seeking applications for admission to its full-time courses in 2005. Providing full-time training courses for a Bachelor of Dramatic Arts in Acting, Design, Technical Production, Costumes and Properties. Other full-time options include Scenery Construction, Voice Studies, Movement Studies and Directing. Contact NIDA Tel 02 9697 7600 Email nida@unsw.edu.au Website www.nida.edu.au
Closing 1 October

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Opportunities

CALL FOR VIDEO AND SOUND WORKS - 9/11: THE INDELIBLE DATE
The Sydney College of Fine Arts is putting together a program of short video and sound works that respond to the events of that day. Works selected will be screened at the COFA / UNSW Spring Fair on 11 September. Experimental, narrative or documentary works welcomed & students are encouraged to submit works. Contact Susie Walsh-Weirman Email susie@unsw.edu.au
Closing 7 September

TRONICPHOSIS
Tronicphosis, a dedicated night of exploration into experimental music and visuals, is looking for your video art, VJ performances, animations, loops, experimentations etc. Their aim is to encourage new visual and musical forms and to create links between artists. The night will be held at Wollongong University's Unibar on 29 October 2004. Performers on the night include local, national and international sound and visual artists. Contact Email ronicphosis@hotmail.com
Submissions closing 13 September

[OUT OF GALLERY]
A collaborative project developed by Blacktown Arts Centre in partnership with the School of Contemporary Arts University of Western Sydney. The focus is to move designated artistic and social components beyond the confines of the gallery to a range of locations throughout Western Sydney. The project encourages artists to explore experimental approaches to the presentation of contemporary visual arts in the public realm of Western Sydney and to allow the Western Sydney wider community to directly interact with contemporary art out of traditional gallery spaces. Blacktown Arts Centre is calling for expressions of interest from artists who would articulate their projects through one of the above artistic media/practices. Contact 02 9839 6558 Email Ingrid.Hoffmann@blacktown.nsw.gov.au
Closing 15 September

ARTWORK EDITION 60 - SUBMISSIONS SOUGHT
The next issue of Artwork - the magazine of Australia's CCD organisations, CCD NSW, the Queensland Community Arts Network and the Community Arts Network of South Australia - will be dedicated to the subject of Youth and Community Cultural Development. Expressions of interest from writers who can contribute to this topic are sought, with Indigenous writers and Indigenous youth strongly encouraged to contribute. Send a brief summary of your work and/or writing experience to bronwyn@qldcan.org.au to receive information about the themes within the edition. Alternatively, you can ask for the information before you submit anything. Contact Bronwyn Jewell, QCAN, Tel 07 3254 4922 Email bronwyn@qldcan.org.au Website www.ccd.net/resources/artwork/
Closing 30 September

Employment

COLLECTIONS COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Adelaide, Salary Package $100,000 (incl 13% super + 3% performance bonus)
The newly formed Collections Council of Australia (CCA) is seeking a highly experienced and motivated executive to provide strategic leadership and direction to this exciting new organisation. The CCA was recently established by Cultural Ministers Council to represent the interests of the collections sector – archives, galleries, libraries, and museums. The CCA’s responsibilities include developing long-term strategies to address issues facing collections, undertaking industry support, particularly through the development of a profile for the sector at a national and international level, and implementing initiatives to address cross-sectoral issues. This new position provides an excellent opportunity for a dynamic individual to help shape the future of the collections sector. Contact Heather Chandler Tel 02 6271 1300 Website www.dcita.gov.au
Closing 10 September

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Grants, Fellowships + Residencies

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INDIGENOUS STUDENTS TO STUDY AT AFTRS
The Australian Film, Television & Radio School is the key national centre for the training of gifted film, television and radio students and the high-level professional development of those already working in the industry. There are two key Scholarships open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to study at the school in 2005. The Macquarie Bank Indigenous Scholarship is open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to study directing, producing or screenwriting and the Myer One Year Indigenous Scholarship is open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to study directing, producing, screenwriting, documentary, sound design, editing, digital media, cinematography or design. Scholarship stipend is $25,000 pa (taxable). Successful scholars will commence studies at the School in late January 2005. Contact Sara Hourez Tel 08 8553 0398 Email sarahourez@bigpond.com Web www.aftrs.edu.au
Closing 7 September

MACQUARIE BANK INDIGENOUS SCHOLARSHIP
The Macquarie Bank Indigenous Scholarship supports an emerging indigenous director, producer or scriptwriter through their first year at the Australian Film Television and Radio School and is designed to build a network of indigenous film-making talent. Contact Sara Hourez Tel 08 8553 0398 Email sarahourez@bigpond.com
Closing 7 September

AMRAP COMMUNITY RADIO FUNDING
The Australian Music Radio Airplay Project is pleased to announce new funding for community stations and broadcasters to produce short program content for satellite and web distribution. Funding is available in the categories of: Music Correspondents - Experienced community radio broadcasters and their sponsoring stations can be paid to produce five short radio pieces about contemporary Australian music - and Live Music Recordings - Community stations can be paid to produce edited radio packages of live music performances. Contact Jane Costessi Tel 02 9318 9616 Email jcostessi@cbaa.org.au
Closing 13 September

SIXTH NSW CITY OF THE ARTS PROGRAM 2005 - 2007
Applications are invited from local government authorities in country areas of NSW to become the Sixth City of the Arts under the NSW Ministry for the Arts' City of the Arts Program. The aim is to enhance the cultural life of people living in country areas by providing a focus for regional cultural initiatives. Every two years, the NSW Government designates a country centre in the State as the City of the Arts. Previous Cities have been the Blue Mountains, Broken Hill, Armidale, Port Macquarie and Tweed Shire. Under the program, the designated centre and its local government authority (or authorities) will receive assistance of up to $150,000 per year for the two years 2005-06 and 2006-07 to coordinate a two-year program of cultural activities and projects; strengthen existing arts services and resources in the community; and stimulate the development of an active arts community in the region. Website www.arts.nsw.gov.au/Guidelines/Grants/6thCity/6th%20city.htm
Closing 19 November

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Competitions, Awards + Prizes

CANBERRA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
The 9th Canberra Short Film Festival is a national short film competition open to all short filmmakers in Australia. The festival will be held in late October 2004 at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra. There are four competition categories: National, Canberra, Youth (25 & Under) and Youth (Secondary Schools) with cash prizes in each category and a total prize pool of $3,000. Contact Tel 02 6297 0432 Email canberrashort@iinet.net.au Website www.canberra.edu.au/filmfest/filmfest2004
Closing 1 September

FLICKERFEST CALL FOR ENTRIES 2005
Flickerfest: 14th International Short Film Festival is calling for entries. Held from 7-15 January 2005 an International jury will award the following: Best Film International Competition, Best Film Australian competition, Best Animation, Best Documentary, Best Cinematography and a host of other industry prizes. Contact Tel 02 9365 6877 Website www.flickerfest.com.au
Closing 24 September

MAKE A SCENE - INTERPRET SHAKESPEARE IN YOUR OWN WAY
Optus and Bell Shakespeare are inviting you to take a famous Shakespeare phrase or saying and visually represent it in a modern way. Be as creative as you like - do a painting, illustration, drawing, photograph, comic, digital design, screen saver, flash animation, game or mixed media presentation. It's a great chance to express your creativity and be in the running for some fantastic prizes. Email makeascene@optus.com.au Web www1.optusnet.com.au/offers/makeascene/text.html
Closing 30 September

LISMORE REGIONAL TREASURE ART PRIZE
'Celebrate what we value in our community'. With a prize of $5,000, generously donated by NORCO, this annual competition and exhibition of portraits of living local treasures has become a landmark in Lismore. This year's exhibition will take place from 4 November to 11 December 2004. Contact Lismore Regional Gallery Tel 02 6622 2209 Email artgallery@lismore.nsw.gov.au
Closing 4pm 1 October

SOUTH EAST FILM FESTIVAL
South East Film Festival, now in its second year, is the initiative of & managed by South East Arts Region (sear) with the support of Australian Government's Regional Arts Fund and the NSW Film & Television Office. New and experienced filmmakers of the South East are invited to submit their short films. The competition is open to films up to five minutes and 2004 Awards include - Best Film, Best Performance, Best Design, Best Screenplay and People's Choice. The festival screenings will tour the South East Region in November. Contact SEAR Project Officer, Jo Wright Tel 02 6456 1588 Email jwright@sear.org.au
Closing 15 October

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Resources

MUSIC NSW - UPDATED WEBSITE
Music NSW has recently launched its new website with new information and resources, upcoming events on, links to festival and industry events, online magazines, education and training opportunities, recording studios, music industry news and industry awards. It also has some great information sheets regarding important issues such as obtaining an ABN Number, Public Liability and an introduction to GST. Check it out! Website www.musicnsw.com

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