Welcome to our eighth free! e-Bulletin for 2004 ... and it's very restrained * with just 37 news stories, highlights of regional arts events, seminars, training and other events and listings of grants, prizes, new resources, and shows available to tour.

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Highlights
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What's On
Seminars, Workshops + Training
Opportunities
Employment
Grants, Fellowships + Residencies
Awards + Prizes
Resources
Available to tour
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Highlights

THE TABULA RASA CONTEMPORARY ARTS FESTIVAL
Until 11 July, Milton, Mollymook & Ulladulla
A unique contemporary arts festival held in the pristine South Coast setting of forest, harbour and sea. See sculptural works in glass, timber, wood, steel and stone presented in a forest setting; a bonsai nursery and tearoom garden. Check out the contemporary art exhibitions in cafes, restaurants and art galleries, including a showcase for new and emerging visual arts. There's textile design, live performances including music and poetry featuring both local and non-local artists of all genres; a celebration of Australian and foreign cinema and fiction writing workshops by author Jackie French and others and on Saturday, FABBA! Contact Ulladulla Visitors Centre Tel 02 4455 1269 Website www.ulladulla.info/tabularasa

'A DICTIONARY OF HABITATS' - FLING PREMIERE
July 15-17, 22-24, Bega Town Hall
The first season of work from the newly formed Fling Physical Theatre Company in Bega. Fling is a youth performance troupe training in dance, gymnastics and physical theatre which makes high quality, original performances with the involvement of professional performing artists-in-residence. Fling made regional arts history last year when it became the first regional youth theatre company to gain triennial funding from the NSW Ministry for the arts. 'A Dictionary of Habitats' has been supported by artists from two Sydney companies, DeQuincey Co and Legs on the Wall. The production focuses on contemporary dance to create the creatures and habitats from coastal, ocean and forested environments of the South East region. Tickets $15/$12/$8. Shows at 7pm + two matinees at 2pm on July 17 and 22. Tel 02 6499 2286

BELLINGEN JAZZ FESTIVAL - GET OUT OF THE RUT & INTO THE GROOVE
20 - 22 August, Bellingen
Devotees know it as Australia's premier jazz and blues festival and this year's event is shaping-up to be no disappointment, with a fabulous line-up of musicians and a stack of great venues. Top of the bill will be the multi-instrumentalist and virtuoso, James Morrison, performing with Emma Pask. Saturday evening there will be dancing under the stars at the Bellingen Street Party, starring The Bondi Cigars (nominated as Australia's Best Blues Band for 2004) and Shirley Smith. As well as special outdoor events there will be music in the clubs and pubs and, for the first time, neighbouring Dorrigo will be getting into the groove. The acoustically delightful Anglican Church will be the venue for concerts by Blues Point with George Washingmachine on Saturday and the Sunday Jazz Church Service ... and so much more! Early bookings are recommended. Contact Tel 02 6655 9345 Email belljazz@midcoast.com.au Website www.bellingenjazzfestival.com.au (full program online).

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News

STELLAR LINE-UP CONFIRMED FOR ARTS IMPACTS FORUM
Some of the country's most important thinkers on the place and worth of the arts in Australia have been confirmed for a for a one-day forum in Byron Bay on Thursday 29 July for researchers, arts and policy workers to explore how we measure the cultural, economic and social impacts of arts activities in Australia. The line-up includes

Professor David Throsby, internationally known for thirty years of work in the economics of art and culture, Professor of Economics at Macquarie University;
Scott Rankin, multi-award-winning playwright and National Artistic Director of the social change arts organisation, BIG hART;
Rhoda Roberts, member of the Bundjalung nation, accomplished actor and artistic director, television journalist and presenter, writer, arts consultant, events producer and Director of numerous arts organisations;
Dr Anne Bamford, Award winning arts educator recognised for her important research in emerging literacies and visual communication
Professor Stuart Cunningham, author of some of Australia's most influential works in media, communication and cultural studies and Director of the Creative Industry Research and Applications Centre (CIRAC) at QUT.
Jan Muir, General Manager of Research, Statistics and Technology for the Federal Department of Communications, IT and the Arts;
Tony Moore, Commissioning Editor of Pluto Press, TV program maker and cultural and political commentator;
Christine Burton, Cultural planning consultant and Course Director for the Post Graduate Program in Arts Management at UTS;
Roger Wilkins, Director-General of the NSW Ministry for the Arts and the Cabinet Office

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The forum, titled "What do we reckon? Measuring the cultural, economic and social impacts of the arts" is a precursor to two public forums at the Byron Bay Writers Festival the following day - "Is it worth it? Art in Australia" and "Why can't writers make a dollar?". An initiative of the Regional Arts NSW Audience Development Program, developed in collaboration with the Australia Council and the Northern Rivers Writers' Centre. The cost of attending the forum is $75 (including lunch and refreshments). More information online here or contact Andrew Griffiths Tel 02 9247 8577 Email admin@regionalartsnsw.com.au Website www.regionalartsnsw.com.au.

RANSW MILESTONE AS ORANA ARTS & ARTS NORTHERN RIVERS INCORPORATE
Regional Arts NSW's work to establish Regional Arts Boards across the State is finally complete, as the last two Steering Committees - in the Orana and the Northern Rivers regions - have both now handed over the reins to fully fledged Regional Arts Boards - Orana Arts Inc and Arts Northern Rivers Inc. Orana Arts' ten Directors (a council rep and a community rep from each of its five local government areas) met for the first time on 18 June, with an official launch this Friday 9 July in Dubbo. Arts Northern Rivers incorporated on 21 June with an interim board comprised of a representative from each contributing local council. Arts Northern Rivers will celebrate its incorporation with a series of local launches and community meetings in each local government area in August. Contact: Orana Arts Nina O'Brien (RADO) Tel 02 6847 0559 Email nobrien@gilgandra.nsw.gov.au; Arts Northern Rivers Lois Randall (RADO) Tel 02 6628 8120
Email norrado@tpg.com.au

CULTURAL PLANNING GUIDELINES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT RELEASED
Cultural Planning Guidelines for Local Government have been developed by the NSW Minsitry for the Arts and the NSW Department of Local Government after consultation with local government representatives and key agencies. The guidelines contain information to assist councils in preparing cultural plans for their communities. Available for download now from the NSW Ministry for the Arts website, with printed cpoies available from 19 July. Contact the NSW Minstry for the Arts Tel 02 9228 5533 Email ministry@arts.nsw.gov.au Website www.arts.nsw.gov.au.

REGIONAL COUNCILS STAR AT INAUGURAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT CULTURAL AWARDS
The inaugural Local Government Cultural Awards were held in Sydney on 16 June to recognise the outstanding work of councils in the area of cultural development. Regional councils featured strongly in the line up of Winners, which included:
Tenterfield Shire Council (for the construction of the cinema/theatre in the Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts complex AND for the management of the library/museum complex) and
Wagga Wagga City Council (for its Wollundry Amphitheatre concert program and expansion of the art gallery program)
Highly commended were:
Orange City Council (for the 'Words Out West' reading & writing program)
Coffs Harbour City Council (for the refurbishment of the Jetty Memorial Theatre)
Wagga Wagga City Council (for Strategic Planning in cultural programming and facilities AND for its Wiradjuri Heritage Study)
Gwydir Shire Council (for the restoration of the Roxy Cinema, Bingara) and
Kempsey Shire Council (for the West Kempsey Community Renewal Project).
Congratulations from Regional Arts NSW to all.

CHARACTER CHANGE FOR OUTBACK THEATRE
Talented up-and-coming director, Amy Hardingham, has been appointed Artistic Director of Outback Theatre, based in Hay. The appointment follows a period of development for the company which has led to a partnership with Wagga Wagga's Riverina Theatre Company (RTC). The new relationship means RTC will benefit from Outback Theatre's input into its program and young people from the South West will have the opportunity to place their work in a professional context at the RTC. Ms Hardingham's connection with Outback Theatre began in early 2003 when she toured the Sout West as Assistant Director of the atyp/Outback Theatre co-production of Skate. After a period of professional development in Edinburgh and with European youth theatre companies, Ms Hardingham will commence full time in Hay in October. Contact South West Arts Tel 02 6993 2010 Email director@southwestarts.com.au.

NEW FUNDING & RESEARCH OFFICER FOR REGIONAL ARTS NSW
Kate Spencer is the new Funding & Research Officer for Regional Arts NSW (replacing Amy Hardingham - see above). Kate has a Bachelor of Design (Visual Communications) (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts (Internatinal Studies) from UTS and has worked in fundraising and marketing / communications for arts and non-profit organisations. Kate will be responsible for administering the Country Arts Support Program (CASP) and assisting Annette Eassie in the management of the Regional Arts Fund. She starts at Regional Arts NSW on Monday 12 July. Contact Kate (next week!) Tel 02 9247 8577 Email funding@regionalartsnsw.com.au.

NEW REGIONAL ARTS SUPPORT OFFICER FOR THE EASTERN RIVERINA
Samantha Thornton has been appointed Regional Arts Support Officer for the Eastern Riverina Arts Program, based in Wagga Wagga. Formerly the Business Manager at Riverina Theatre Company, Sam is also a musician who hopes to combine her understanding of the artistic brain with her passion for promoting the Eastern Riverina as a top place for artists and art lovers to live.
Contact Samantha Tel 02 6921 6890 Email samantha.erap@tpg.com.au.

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What's On

CANBERRA ARTISTS SHOWCASE ON THE SOUTH COAST
Until 11 July, Burrill Lake
BeAN Everywhere is an eclectic exhibition of diverse works of the Belconnen Artists Network. Members of BeAN will be exhibiting their works at the upcoming Milton Ulladulla Tabula Rasa Arts Festival. Hibiscus Gallery, Burrill Lake. Tel 0411 367 491

ART AND TEXT CONVERSATIONS
Until 17 July
Five writers and five visual artists from Canberra, the Southern Tablelands and the Illawarra have joined in an 'art and text dialogue' over the last four months. The resulting exhibition is entitled 'Conversations', and is exhibiting at the Goulburn Regional Art Gallery. Conversations has evolved from dialogues, interactions and collaborations between writers and visual artists, including Suzette Boddington, Stephen Cassidy, Deborah Faeyrglenn, Kirsten Farrell, Greg Fergusson, Jennifer Martiniello, Lizz Murphy, Frances Paterson, Melinda Smith and Anthony Whyte. Tel 02 4823 4443 Email artgallery@goulburn.nsw.gov.au Wesbite www1.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/conversations

RE:GENERATE YOUTH ARTS FEST
Until 18 July, Wagga Wagga
The Wagga Wagga Youth Festival is coordinated by Wagga Wagga City Council and includes musical, multimedia, comics, and visual art performances and workshops presented by: The Black Suns; Local Knowledge; Riverina Young Peoples Theatre; BIG hART; Catapult; SO...ACT; Creative Riverina Youth Team; Eastern Riverina Arts Program; Museum of the Riverina; and Wagga Wagga Art Gallery. To register for Youth Festival workshops contact Linda Tillman Tel 6926 9621 Email tillman.linda@wagga.nsw.gov.au

PAPUA BARAT MERDEKA - FREE WEST PAPUA
Until 24 July, Lismore
An eye-opening collection of strong image of West Papua, the result of three years of photo journalism by Andrew Kilvert. Lismore Regional Gallery Tel 02 6622 22 09 Website www.lismore.nsw.gov.au/gallery

BRON'S BILUM SHOW
Until 24 July, Lismore
Showcasing Bronwyn Larner and Andrew Kilvert's "cabinet of billums". The bilum is a working string bag from both Esat and West Iran (Iran Barat and Papua New Guinea). Lismore Regional Gallery Tel 02 6622 22 09 Website www.lismore.nsw.gov.au/gallery

ARTS OUTWEST LOGO COMPETITION
Now until 26 July, Bathurst
Twenty eight proposals for an new logo for Arts OutWest were received from 23 designers from across the region including Wellington, Cowra, Parkes, Forbes, Bathurst, Mudgee and Orange. Artists were invited to submit a design to reflect the services of the regional arts and cultural development organization. The entries will be on display at Link Artspace, Western Institute of TAFE, Bathurst Campus. Tel 02 6338 4657

TRACING THE ECHO - DIANNE LONGLEY
29 July - 28 August, Lismore
Tracing printmaker Dianne Longley's journey of twenty years, this exhibition examines her investigation into the craft of printmaking using traditional techniques, the making of artist books and more recently, the exciting world of new technologies in art making. Lismore Regional Gallery Tel 02 6622 22 09 Website www.lismore.nsw.gov.au/gallery

WOODWORKERS EXHIBITION
Until 26 July, Braidwood
Exhibition organiser Erika Mordek has gathered around her an eclectic mix of ten woodworkers; some are professionals, some aren't; it is the love of the craft that brings them together. The show, with its range of furniture and small boxes, will reflect the individuality and interests of each exhibitor. The exhibitors are: Gilles Bernardoff, John Bunn, Ron Corby, Ed Gardner, Michael Gill, Bruce Keeley, Steve Kidd, Jo Lyons, Erika Mordek and Murray Smith. Criterion Gallery and Restaurant, Braidwood. Contact Erika Mordek Tel 02 4842 2505 Email erikam@braidwood.net.au

SAFFIRE AUSTRALIAN GUITAR QUARTET
23 July, Corowa
Curlew Arts Council is proud to bring you Saffire, the Australian Guitar Quartet featuring four of the most successful and talented guitarists that Australia has produced. The group's performances are characterised by spontaneity and a joy in music making, combined with a striving for perfection. The instruments normally played by Saffire are 3 standard classical guitars and an eight-string guitar. New compositions for the group include flamenco, dobro, steel-string and twelve-string guitars. Group members are Gareth Koch, Antony Field, Karin Schaupp and Slava Grigoryan. St Mary's Church, Corowa. Cost $35/$25 Tel 02 6033 3221

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Seminars, Workshops, Training + Events

FLICKS IN THE STICKS
10 July, Broken Hill
The 8th in the NSW Film and Television Office's successful seminar series will be held at the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery. The Flicks workshops provide practical information about running a regional cinema, including funding and resourcing, marketing and promotion techniques, technical details about projection and sound, insurance and audience development. The workshop will be followed by dinner for participants and attendance at the evening screening at the Silver City Cinemas in Broken Hill. Cost for the day: $25.00. Contact Brendan Smith Tel 1300 556386 (toll free) or 02 9264 6400 Email regional@fto.nsw.gov.au Website (including registration form) filming.fto.nsw.gov.au/content.asp?content=3&Id=312

DOCUMENTARY VIDEO WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
6 July -10 July and 13 July -17 July, Wagga Wagga
As part of Wagga Wagga's youth arts festival, re:generate, the Museum of the Riverina and Chalres Sturt University will be hosting a two week intensive video documentary workshop. Participants will learn the complete process of making a film from shooting, lighting and sound through to editing and production. Participants will be roving Wagga Wagga during the re:generate festival, capturing many of the fantastic events happening around town and culminating in a film documenting the event. Contact the Museum of the Riverina, Tel 02 6926 9655

JAM IT!
17 July, Corowa
For frustrated bedroom musicians who want some tips and tricks on using their instrument, as well as the chance to play with other musos. Cost: $10. Sports and Citizens Club, Corowa. Contact Jennifer Weller Tel 0419 104 049 Email weller@albury.net.au
Registration Closing 8 July

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS ASSOCIATION - NATIONAL EVENT SUMMIT
9 - 11 August, Canberra
The aim of this summit is to provide all event professionals with the skills and knowledge to remain at the forefront of 'world's best practice', and to create a dynamic forum for information sharing, ideas exchange, and networking with fellow industry peers. The Hon. Joe Hockey MP, Minister for Small Business and Tourism will deliver a presentation on the Tourism White Paper and its implications for events, followed by a panel discussion on the future of the industry. Old Parliament House, Canberra. Contact Marlena Angus, National Event Summit Sales, Tel 02 9212 0817 Email arlena_angus@fea.org.au Website fea.org.au/nationalsummit/

THIS BUSINESS CALLED ART
14 August, Dubbo
A one-day professional development workshop for artists - hobbyists and professionals - looking at the various aspects of doing business as artists. Hosted by Dubbo Regional Gallery in association with Fresh Arts - a network for regional contemporary artists. Cost: $30 pp. Old Dubbo High School site, Dubbo. Tel 02 6881 4342 or 02 6887 9262 Email linda.delbao@dubbo.nsw.gov.au
Registrations Closing 6 August

INDIGENOUS ARTS AND THE LAW WORKSHOP
14 August, Dubbo
The Arts Law Centre of Australia has recently launched an 'Indigenous Arts and the Law' information kit. The kit is a preliminary package developed by Arts Law's Indigenous solicitor. It contains information relating to artists' rights and responsibilities, contracts, copyrights, moral rights as well as legal reference points and available resources. (See Resources.) This event will be a workshop of the information kit. Tel 02 9356 2566 Email artslaw@artslaw.com.au

JUST TALKIN' - A GET TOGETHER FOR ARTS WORKERS
19 - 20 August, Albury Wodonga
Would you like to meet with other arts and cultural workers in a friendly, fun and comfortable environment? Where there are no set agendas, no obligation to listen to guest speakers, no drive towards concrete outcomes, no planning and review models but simply getting together with like minded professionals? 'Just Talkin', hosted by Murray Arts in conjunction with the Cultural Development Network, is an opportunity to share talk and insights about the realities of your role in developing arts and culture in community, to rave about your passions and issues, to let us know about what inspires, challenges and encourages you and where your thoughts are about possible future directions. Just Talkin' will begin with Just Dinner on Thursday 19 August and continue the next day from 10.00am until 3.30pm. All costs are 'user pays'. i.e. you pay for whatever you consume. Contact Karen Roben, Project Officer, Murray Arts Tel 02 60 215034 Email info@murrayarts.org.au
RSVP by 13 August

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Opportunities

SHOW & TELL - REGISTRATION OF INTEREST
Register to present in one of 24 fifteen-minute 'Show & Tell' sessions at Meeting Place, the 2004 Regional Arts Australia national conference in Horsham, Victoria from October 21 to 24. 'Show & Tell' presentations will give delegates a snapshot of approaches to art making, arts policies and models from a national perspective. It is envisaged that interested parties will follow up the presenters of 'Show & Tell' sessions for more detailed discussion, networking and debate. Email showandtell@rav.net.au Website www.meetingplace.org.au/mp/page.asp?pId=68
Closing 18 August

Employment

STAGE MANAGER/DIRECTORS ASSISTANT - CIRDI RANDAI YOUTH ARTS PROJECT
Newcastle, Salary: $17.50ph
CIRDI Randai Youth Arts project is a NSW Ministry funded community arts project building a unique physical theatre show of martial art, rhythm and rhyme. Yong people from 12 to 25 are involved in putting the show together under the guidance of director Indija Mahjoeddin. It incorporates fire twirling, puppetry, mask and clowning, Hapkido, capoeira and break dance. The project needs a stage manager to work closely with the director from now until the end of the performance season from 3 July to 15 August. There are about 80 hours of paid work over 5 weeks. Performance dates are 6, 7, 8, 13 and 14 August. Contact Indija Mahjoeddin Tel 0414 446 883 Email indija@dodo.com.au
Apply ASAP - Applicants required now

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Grants, Fellowships + Residencies

NSW MINISTRY FOR THE ARTS - ASIALINK RESIDENCY PROGRAM
The Ministry for the Arts, in conjunction with the Asialink Centre, continues to fund residencies in Asia for artists, writers and arts managers. Grants of up to $12,000 are offered to enable Australians to undertake three to four month residencies in Asia with a host organisation. Tel 03 8344 4800 Email arts@asialink.unimelb.edu.au Website www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au/arts
Closing 3 September

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Competitions, Awards + Prizes

THE ENERGEX ARBOUR CONTEMPORARY ART PRIZE
A creative catalyst for professional photographic artists. Entries showcase the eclectic genre of Australian culture. Professional artists are invited to submit a single photographic image in response to the curatorial brief of 'Australians at Play'. The Arbour Contemporary Art Prize seeks to illuminate and debate these ideas through recognising the role of artists in building a society's idea and image of itself. First prize is $20,000 cash. Tel 07 3867 2051 Email energexprize@south-bank.net.au Website www.energexprize.com.au
Closing 6 August

WILLOUGHBY CITY ART PRIZE AND PUBLIC PROGRAM
An annual visual arts competition and exhibition held at the Willoughby Civic Centre in Chatswood, Sydney. The Art Prize is a highlight of the Willoughby Spring Festival in September and is an opportunity to celebrate diversity and innovation in contemporary Australian art. It is a non-acquisitive prize with prizes totalling $14,000. There are 8 prize categories covering 2 and 3-D media. In addition to the Art Prize there will be an extensive Public Program (6-11 September) including artists' and judges' talks, exhibition tours and hands-on art workshops facilitated by professional artists. Tel 02 9777 1000 Email culture@willoughby.nsw.gov.au. Website www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au
Closing 5 August

2005 HELEN LEMPRIERE NATIONAL SCULPTURE AWARD
This award is the richest art prize for sculptors in Australia. The winner will use the grant to further their education and skill in sculpture. The winning artist's sculpture will become part of the Lempriere Collection and will be permanently sited at Parks Victoria's Werribee Park. Each year, this Award grants to the winner $80,000 and a $25,000 professional development package. The Popular Choice Award, which is non acquisitive, grants a total of $15,000 to the three most favoured works chosen by visitors to the exhibition. Tel 03 9654 0299 Email robertsonarts@bigpond.com Website www.lempriere.perpetual.com.au
Closing 13 August

FLAKE FILM FESTIVAL
The Flake Film Festival (FFF) began as a tribute to a young Jindabyne local, Blake McGrath (17), who was sadly killed in a snowboarding accident at Perisher Blue in 2001.This year FFF was awarded an Australia Day Council Certificate of Appreciation for Community Event of the Year. All films must incorporate this year's footmark or theme word, which is 'lost'. Prizes will include cash, ski/ board equipment and other cool stuff. Contact festival directors Anthony "Chook" Trovatello Tel 02 6457 1311 or Rachel Forsyth Tel 0412 294 268 Email flake@snowy.net.au or flakeyfox@hotmail.com Website www.snowfm.com.au/Flake/index.htm
Closing 27 August

JOYCE PARKES WOMEN WRITERS PRIZE 2004
The Joyce Parkes Prize aims to encourage women to write about Ireland and Ireland/Australia.
The winner will receive $200 and entries may be published in the Journal and broadcast on Heritage Ireland Radio 6EBA FM. Entries must be in prose and related to an Irish or Irish-Australian event or personality and may be fiction or non-fiction. There is no geographical limitation on the residences of entrants. Contact Joe O'Sullivan Tel 02 9287 1424 Website www.irishheritage.net
Closing 17 January 2005

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Resources

HEARTWORK - GREAT ARTS STORIES FROM REGIONAL AUSTRALIA
A new book from Regional Arts Australia and the Australia Council for the Arts, Heartwork showcases 35 innovative arts projects to highlight the quality and scope of artistic activity in regional Australia. The stories vary from dance performed in a swimming pool to the humble ute used like you've never seen before. And they come from every corner of the nation - from the Stompin Youth Dance Company in Launceston, to the A-Maze-ing Labyrinth in Mallacoota, from the Alice Springs Beanie Festival to Sculpture on the Cliffs in Elliston. Heartwork brings to life the dynamism of the arts in regional Australia and shows just how exciting some of the work being produced by artists, artsworkers and volunteers in regional communities really is. The book offers inspiration and models for others to do the same. Copies available from Regional Arts Australia Tel 08 8444 0400 Email info@regionalarts.com.au Website www.regionalarts.com.au, the Australia Council for the Arts Tel 1800 226 912 Website www.ozco.gov.au and some limited copies available from Regional Arts NSW Tel 02 9247 8577 Email admin@regionalartsnsw.com.au Website www.regionalartsnsw.com.au.

ARTS LAW INDIGENOUS PROJECT
Arts Law has been providing services to Indigenous artists throughout their 20-year history, but the case for specialised services, they say, has always been overwhelming. At last, Arts Law has employed an Indigenous lawyer and an Indigenous information/liaison officer as part an initiative to provide enhanced legal services to the Indigenous arts community. The aim of the project is to increase access to legal advice and legal information about arts law issues, to develop appropriate publications and an education program and develop law expertise in the Indigenous community.It's a significant enhancement of the advice and advocacy services Arts Law provides to Indigenous artists and Indigenous communities. Arts Law says looks forward to developing a greater level of understanding and recognition of the rights of Indigenous artists. Contact Arts Law Tel 02 9356 2566 Email artslaw@artslaw.com.au Website www.artslaw.com.au

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Available to tour

JALI BUBA EAST COAST TOUR
Kate Bellchambers and Scott Lewington are bringing well known Gambian/Senegalese (Senegambian) artist Jali Buba Kuyateh to Australia. Jali Buba will be touring the East Coast of Australia in January and Victoria in February and March of 2005. Jali Buba is a renowned Kora (West African harp) player and singer of the Mandinkan tradition. He will be accompanied by singer/dancer/percussionist Bintou Kandeh. Kate and Scott are looking for possible venues in which to showcase his exquisite talents. Contact Kate Tel 0417 146 503 or Scott Tel 03 9443 0409 Email Katiebc2002@yahoo.com.au

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Regional Arts NSW

Regional Arts NSW is the peak body for the arts and community cultural development in regional and rural New South Wales Tel 02 9247 8577 Email admin@regionalartsnsw.com.au
Website www.regionalartsnsw.com.au.

Regional Arts NSW receives funding from the Regional Arts Fund, an Australian Government initiative supporting the arts in regional and remote Australia and the NSW Ministry for the Arts.

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