RANSW e-Bulletin 04-06-04

Welcome to our seventh free! e-Bulletin for 2004 ... and it's large with no less than 65 news stories, event highlights, grants, prizes, new resources, shows available to tour and other opportunities for arts and cultural types in regional and rural NSW all happening soon.

ENCHANTED RIVER - A COMMUNITY CELEBRATES IN ALBURY
4:30pm Saturday 19 June
A dragonfly prepares for take-off

An enchanting lantern procession and spectacular outdoor community performance on the banks of the Murray River in Albury on Saturday 19 June. Flag dancing, percussion, masks, stilt-walking, puppets, sculptures, acrobatics, fire drawings, singing, Aboriginal dance, fire spinning, an original soundtrack and amazing visual effects are all part of "Enchanted River" which has been developed by the community with the assistance of professional arts workers. Put on your warm clothes and gather for a procession along the river track to a performance space in the park for a magical night's entertainment. "Enchanted River" is a direct FREE! Enquiries Annie Edney Tel 02 6023 3188 Email aeedney@yahoo.com.au Website www.murrayarts.org.au/enchanted/

BYRON BAY WRITERS FESTIVAL - A CUT PRICE CARNIVAL OF WORDS
29 July - 1 August, Byron Bay
Director Jane Campion, the First Lady of East Timor Kirsty Sword Gusmao and literary luminaries Helen Garner and Tim Winton are just a hint of the line up at this years Byron Bay Writers Festival, which will focus on Australian writing and the respect it attracts internationally. The festival waill feature some of our most recognised authors alongside many exciting new and emerging writers. Globalisation, sport, magic, injustice, sex, politics, food, exile, love…there is something for everyone. The program promises to challenge, entertain, stimulate and inspire. 3-day passes at $125 and kids passes at $15 until 10 June 2004. Tickets from Jetset Byron Bay Tel 02 6685 6262 or 02 6685 6554.
Festival information Tel 02 6685 5115 Website www.byronbaywritersfestival.com.
Publicity enquiries Beth Powditch Tel 0417 651 980 Email byronbaypublicity@bigpond.com.

IS IT WORTH IT? ART IN AUSTRALIA - PUBLIC FORUMS AT THE WRITERS' FESTIVAL
How the arts measure up culturally, economically and socially is a theme for this year's Byron Bay Writers Festival on 29 and 30 of July. The Australia Council for the Arts, the Northern Rivers Writers Centre and Regional Arts NSW are presenting two panel discussions at the opening day of the Festival on 30 July titled "Is it worth it? Art in Australia" and "Why can't writers make a dollar?".

These will follow the national one day forum for researchers, practitioners and policy makers on 29 July, "What do we reckon? Measuring the cultural, economic and social impacts of the arts", which was announced in the last e-Bulletin. Regional Arts NSW is pleased to announce that Anne Bamford, Gail Cork, Eva Cox, Stuart Cunningham, Ros Derrett will be joining Scott Rankin and David Throsby in the line up of participants at the forum. Attendance is $75 with a three day Writers Festival pass (30 July to 1 Aug) on offer to forum attendees at the special price of $125. Contact Andrew Griffiths at Regional Arts NSW Tel 02 9247 8577 x3 Email admin@regionalartsnsw.com.au Website www.regionalartsnsw.com.au.

A digest of current research activity in Australia will be produced for this event. Contact Lisa Andersen at Regional Arts NSW Tel 02 9247 8577 x4 Email lisa@regionalartsnsw.com.au for further information.

ARTSWORKER IN REGIONAL NSW WINS OZCO YOUNG LEADERS AWARD
Melinda Collie-Holmes is one of three artsworkers selected to receive the first ever Young Leaders Awards from the Australia Council for outstanding work in community cultural development. Together with Gorkem Acaroglu (Vic) and Jane Jennison (Qld) she has been nominated by peers to receive the $10,000 award which recognises the achievements of artists and artsworkers aged 30 and under working within a practice that addresses social justice issues and is driven by principles of inclusiveness. Melinda has been working with Indigenous communities and disadvantaged youth in far western NSW with the Shopfront Theatre for Young People for the past five years. She is also the director of Ruby's Story, about the life of Aboriginal singer Ruby Hunter, which opened last night at the Opera House as part of the Message Sticks festival.

Read the Sydney Morning Herald report, "In a Third World we call home" by Sunanda Creagh here.
More information on the award and the CCD Board of the Australia Council here.

REGIONAL ARTS NSW TO RESEARCH DEMAND FOR EQUIPMENT GRANTS
Regional Arts NSW has initiated new research into grants for equipment for community arts groups as concern increases over strong unmet need across the state. Read more here.

MEETING PLACE - PART CONFERENCE, PART FESTIVAL, ALL ART
21-24 October, Horsham Victoria
A nation-wide invitation to compose the best Symphony for the Skinny Dog to be played at the Horsham Greyhound Track; The Big Koala great comedy debate on 'What is Art?' (and does 'The Big Koala' count?); a Fire Pit, a map the size of a football field and an evolving artwork using Maori and Koori women's weaving techniques to create a 40m long eel trap and mythical sea serpent by the Wimmera River are just some of the latest additions to an evolving program of artworks, storytelling, installations, demonstrations, presentations and discussions for the biennial Regional Arts Australia national conference to be held in Horsham this October. Contact Regional Arts Victoria for a brochure or check it out online Tel 03 9644 1800 Tollfree 1800 819 803 Email meetingplace@rav.net.au Website www.meetingplace.org.au.

THE BIG STICK
Until 28 June, Dubbo
An exhibition of artwork by the arts and media staff from the Dubbo campus of TAFE. At the Bawd Exhibiton Space. Contact Mary Dorahy Tel 02 6883 3680.

REVFEST
5 June, Erina
All-ages drug and alcohol free rock show. The line-up includes Last Year's Hero (WA), Angelas Dish, Kiss Chassy (VIC), Israel Cannan and Stuck On Ellie. To be held at Erina Fair. Cost: $13. Contact Steve Tel 02 4384 2627 Website www.ecprecords.com

READING JAMES JOYCE
9 June, Coffs Harbour
Renowned Irish scholar Kerrie Hardie reads Joyce and discusses her professional interest in and passion for this compelling author, at the Bunker Cartoon Gallery. Normal Admission applies. Contact Leigh Summers Tel 02 6651 7343 Email bunkergallery@bigpond.com

FOYLED AGAIN: EXHIBITION OPENING AND PICTIONARY
12 June, Coffs Harbour
An exhibition of recent works by cartoonist from The Australian, Lindsay Foyle, followed by the unlimited hilarity of Pictionary. Can't draw a stick figure? Want to pick up some tips from a professional cartoonist? $5 includes admission, exhibition opening and Pictionary. Bring a pencil. At the bunker Cartoon Gallery. Contact Leigh Summers Tel 02 6651 7343 Email bunkergallery@bigpond.com

SENTIMENTAL FAVOURITES
23 June, Coffs Harbour
Relax with a delightful program presented by local musicians. $5 includes concert, afternoon tea and viewing of Leunig Animated. At the Bunker Cartoon Gallery. Contact Leigh Summers Tel 02 6651 7343 Email bunkergallery@bigpond.com

SPOTLIGHT ON FASHIONISTA
Opening 24 June, Coffs Harbour
The latest in fashion, dance and music will unfold at this opening night extravaganza, when local TAFE students present their work from concept to completed garments. Entry, Gold coin. At the Bunker Cartoon Gallery. Contact Leigh Summers Tel 02 6651 7343 Email bunkergallery@bigpond.com

STORYTELLING AND DINNER EVENING
26 June, Tottenham
Tottenham Historical Society Inc invites you to spend an evening with professional story tellers Pat & Peter Dargin as you wine and dine at the Tottenham Golf Club. Cost: $20 per person. Contact Ros McFadyen Tel 02 6892 4006 or 02 6892 4254

FUZZY PRIME MINISTERS
Until 11 July, Lake Macquarie
Martin Wilson's celebrated suite of latch-hook rug portraits of the 25 Prime Ministers in office since Australia's federation. A touring exhibition from Object Australian Centre for Craft and Design. Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery. Tel 02 4965 8260

INTERACT: CONTEMPORARY CRAFT IN A DIGITAL FUTURE
June - August 2004
A Craft Australia online forum. An opportunity for national dialogue on the issues that are driving changes in the Australian craft sector. How do digital techologies impact on designing, making, promoting and exhibiting contemporary craft? What does it mean to be a maker in Australia in the 21st Century? What are the challenges, highlights, opportunities, distraction? Are you an isolated individual working from your studio or are you a part of a global arts community through your website, your exports or your connection to peak art professional bodies? Website www.craftaustralia.com.au

MULTICULTURAL ARTS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MAPD is a leadership course for managers, project officers, administrators and practitioners in the not-for-profit arts industry. It is a national initiative of the Australia Council for the Arts through Arts in a Multicultural Australia. MAPD sees productive diversity as the key to Australia's future national and international success in the arts and cultural industries. MAPD is challenging and exciting providing networking opportunities, access to Alumni and various industry based seminars. Contact Kape Tel 03 9486 0017 Email kape@iinet.com.au Website www.strategicqualities.com/mapdhome.html

CINEMA TRAINING - METRO SCREEN
12 & 13 June, Goulburn
A new short program for people who are in the position of training staff and or volunteers in regional cinemas as well as museum and arts facilities, to benefit the expanding revival of cinema activity in regional NSW. This program is useful to participants working within all areas of cinema operations, including management, cinema projection, front of house and administration. Cost $75.00. Contact Amelia Carew-Reid, Tel 02 9361 5318 Email a.carew-reid@metroscreen.org.au Website www.metroscreen.org.au

INDENT - YOUTH MUSIC EVENTS WORKSHOP
16 June, Dubbo
Indent is a NSW government initiative coordinated by MusicNSW to fund all ages events throughout the state. They will be holding an info session in Dubbo as part of the YouthSafe Forum. FREE! Contact Helen Twomey Tel 02 9809 4615 Email Helen@youthsafe.org

RESEARCH TO PUBLICATION WORKSHOP
26 June, Tottenham
Conducted by professional story tellers Peter & Pat Dargin. 2pm - 4pm, Tottenham Memorial Hall. Contact L Fishpool Tel 02 6892 4029

CREATIVE VOLUNTEERING - TUMBARUMBA
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.

Networking Within Communities

Business Planning

Fundraising and Sponsorship

Marketing Plans

Planning and Programming Events

Working with Collections
Workshops are $25.00 each. For more information and enrolment inquiries Website www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/projects/c-vol/c_vol.html Contact ERAP Tel 6921 6890.

CREATIVE VOLUNTEERING - COWRA
29 - 30 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. Two workshops are being held in Cowra:
19 June, Cowra: Network Within Communities
20 June, Cowra: Fundraising and Sponsorship
Workshops are $25.00 each. For more information and enrolment inquiries Website www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/projects/c-vol/c_vol.html Contact Arts OutWest Tel 02 6338 4657

NIDA OPEN PROGRAM ON TOUR 2004
NIDA Actors

Experience exciting courses led by experts from the National Indistutue of Dramatic Arts (NIDA) and the entertainment industry. Try a short course in theatre, film or television as NIDA goes on tour to 36 locations over the next few months with its Open Program bringing a range of evening and weekend short courses to capital cites and regional centres across Australia. You have the opportunity to learn from experienced entertainment industry professionals and teaching practitioners in subjects such as Voice & Character; Making Videos; Fun with Shakespeare; Acting for Stage and Screen; TV Presenting and Improvising Comedy. This July:
Armidale, NSW: 6 - 9 July
Canberra, ACT: 12 - 18 July
Dubbo, NSW: 13 - 16 July
Newcastle, NSW: 13 - 18 July
Contact NIDA Tel 02 9697 7626 Email open@nida.edu.au Website www.nida.edu.au

A CAPPELLA SINGING WORKSHOP
28 - 29 August, Ardlethan
A unique opportunity to attend an a cappella singing workshop with the Artistic Director of the renown choir, Cafe At The Gate of Salvation, Tony Backhouse, hosted by the Ardlethan Community Choir. A two day workshop will include developing aural awareness through gospel singing (you do not need to read music), encouraging participants to develop their own melodies through improvisation, singing a variety of gospel songs including Australian compositions, developing presentation skills and encouraging participants to consider music as a viable profession. Cost: 1 day - $50 and 2 days - $75.
Brought to you with the assistance of the Country Arts Support Program of Regional Arts NSW, with funding from the NSW Ministry for the Arts. Contact Deborah Gilchrist Tel 02 6978 3818 Email yaralla@simplex.net.au.

BUSH TELEGRAPH WANTS TO HEAR YOUR POINT OF VIEW
Radio National's Bush Telegraph is a national radio program that explores country matters, lifestyles, and issues from a personal or community perspective. The Country Viewpoint segment invites people from all over the country to express a view about a current feature or aspect of rural or remote area living. The segments may be funny, serious, topical, historical, political or just about something that's irritating. Contact Margot Foster Tel 03 9626 1359 Email foster.margot@abc.net.au Website www.abc.net.au/rural/telegraph/viewpoint/viewpoints.htm

STATE/REGIONAL CO-ORDINATORS
Social Enterprise Partnerships focus on practitioners, change agents, public policy innovation and encouraging social enterprise. SEP is calling for expressions of interest in appointment as State and Regional SEP Co-ordinators. These Co-ordinators will convene gatherings of people interested in social enterprise in their states and regions. Website www.partnerships.org.au/index.htm

GREAT DEALS ON BARCODES & CD DUPLICATION WITH AIR
The Association of Independent Record Labels (AIR) has announced that it will be offering its barcode and CD replication services as a one-time offer to members of state music associations. Barcodes are $55 each and CD replication packages start at $990 (incl GST) for 500 CDs with full-colour, 4-page booklet, assembled in a standard case. Tel 02 9310 4267 Email info@air.org.au

JOIN THE INDENT REGISTER OF ARTISTS
If you are organising an all ages event, this resource can be used to source Bands, DJs and Artists. If you are a Band, Artist or DJ interested in playing Indent and other all ages events throughout NSW you can be added to the register. Include an artist name, brief description (under 25 words), performance fee and contact details including a URL if you have one. The register includes a range of people from small local bands and DJs just starting out to more established acts keen to play all ages events and travel to regional areas. Some of the best all ages events often incorporate art exhibitions, skateboard demonstrations even fashion parades and performance poetry alongside great music so the register is not just for musical acts. Email inbox@indent.net.au Website www.indent.net.au

FIRSTDRAFT STUDIO PROGRAM 2004
Applications are requested from emerging visual artists for the first round of Firstdraft's new studio program. The successful applicant will become Firstfraft's inaugural artist-in-residence, receiving the use of a studio at the Gallery's Surry Hills premises for a twelve week period, and culminating in an exhibition at Firstdraft. Tel 02 9698 3665 Website www.firstdraftgallery.com
Closing 7 June

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE: AUSTRALIA-KOREA FOUNDATION
Through a competitive, two stage, selection process the Australia-Korea Foundation provides some financial support to selected projects with the potential to strengthen the bilateral relationship. It currently seeks (from individuals or institutions) written Expressions of Interest - for 2004-2005 financial year projects - in the fields of science and technology; commerce and industry; education; or the arts, media and sport. Website www.dfat.gov.au/akf/expressions_of_interest.html
Closing 11 June

ARTS FAIR AT LISMORE LANTERN PARADE
19 June, Lismore
The Lismore Lantern Parade is integrating an arts fair into its parade this year. Held on the same day as the parade the fair will include market stalls with vendors selling locally made art. Members of the public are encouraged to host stalls and decorate them brightly to fit with the theme of the Lantern festival. There will be a prize for the best decorated stall. Cost: $25 for a stall, $15 for artists who exhibit. Contact Sara Tinning Tel 02 6622 3471 Email vfindlay@bigpond.net.au

SHEARWATER WEARABLE ARTS 2004
Shearwater, The Mullumbimby Steiner School is gearing up for its 2004 Wearable Arts Performance which will be held in October. Artists, fashion designers and other creative individuals are invited to submit work responding to this year's theme 'Southern Mandala - Gondwana Opalesence'. Contact Sandy Morgan 6684 3223 Email smorgan@shearwater.nsw.edu.au
Entry form 1 closing 25 June, entry form 2 closing 27 August

GRIFFIN YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS RESIDENCY
Griffin Theatre Company invites applications from emerging playwrights under 30 years of age to participate in a year-long residency with the company, starting this July, to pursue professional development and the creation of new work. Five young playwrights will be offered mentorship, tuition, dramaturgy and a professional workshop of the play they develop during their time in residence. Contact Christopher Hurrell, Literary Manager Tel 02 9352 1052 Email literary@griffintheatre.com.au Website www.griffintheatre.com.au
Closing June 25

TOILET DOORS POETRY
The Red Room Company is searching for 6 poets from NSW, under 30 years of age, to write an original poem for illustration and exhibition on the back of toilet doors in selected venues across NSW and interstate. Poems of all styles, themes and opinions will be considered. Tel 02 9555 5029 Website www.redroomorganisation.org
Closing 1 July

RUNWAY: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Runway is an independent, artist initiated publication aimed at enabling artist participation on a level beside and beyond exhibition. runway presents a bi-annual forum for discourse, documentation and discussion centering on contemporary Australian visual art practice. Artists and writers are invited to respond to the theme of 'Work' for Issue 4. Contact Firstdraft Gallery Tel 02 9698 3665 Email write2runway@hotmail.com
Closing 1 July

THE SHORT CRAP FILM FESTIVAL # 3
Now in its 4th year, 'The Short Crap Film Festival' is not like other film festivals in the country. It is by no means 'prestige' nor does it screen the 'best' films. It is not even a glamorous event. It is a festival by nature, a night where the public can get together, watch some very funny short films, listen to great live music and witness some amazing/ weird performances. The organizers are after short films with a theme from experimental to comedy. Email shortcrap@fullyflared.com Website www.fullyflared.com
Closing 15 July

SHORT & SWEET 2005 SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL
The world's biggest festival of short plays - Short and Sweet - has launched its 2005 season with a call to Australian playwrights for entries. In 2004 Short & Sweet presented 76 new plays, none longer than 10 minutes, directed by over 70 directors and featuring over 200 talented performers. Short & Sweet 2005 will be held at the Seymour Centre and Newtown Theatre at The Edge from January 5th to January 29th, 2005. The best ten plays of the bunch will be selected to compete for the coveted Short & Sweet Award, handed out at the conclusion of the Festival. The festival seeks writers, actors, directors and crew. Website www.newtowntheatre.com.au/Short_&_Sweet/Short_&_Sweet.htm
Closing (for Writers) 13 August. For other deadlines see website.

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

MANAGER AND/OR EDUCATION OFFICER - NATIONAL TRUST OF AUSTRALIA
Yass (part-time)
Call for Salary
The National Trust, Australia's leading heritage organization is seeking the services of a Manager and an Education Officer at the Trust's property Cooma Cottage, Yass. The Manager (21 hours per week) will be responsible for the day to day administration of the Cottage which includes organization and promotion of events, recruitment and training of volunteers, taking tours and liaising with the local community. The Education Officer (10 hours per week) will be responsible for developing schools' programs and training volunteers to deliver them. These roles may be filled by one person with the desired qualifications/ experience or by two separate individuals.
Tel 02 9258 0123.
Closing 11 June

CULTURAL OFFICER, SOUTH EAST ARTS REGION
Part-time, 4 Days p.w. Salary $35, 000 pro rata
SEAR is a cultural development partnership between the Shires of Bega Valley, Bombala
Cooma Monaro, Eurobodalla & Snowy River. This new position aims to increase the services and profile of SEAR in the Eurobodalla area. The Cultural Officer will be responsible for the development of a Eurobodalla Cultural Plan and management of various arts projects. Tel 02 6499 2286 Email jhunt@sear.org.au
Closing 15 June

VISITOR SERVICES/ADMINISTRATION OFFICER- BATHURST CITY COUNCIL
Salary $546.77 p.w.
As part of the professional team managing Bathurst City Council's cultural facilities, you will be involved in the administration of the museum's operations and the provision of quality customer service. Contact Museums Manager, Ms Trish McDonald Tel 02 6331 6066
Website http://bathurst.local-e.nsw.gov.au/council/11/1085612275_27494.html
Closing 16 June

EXECUTIVE OFFICER / REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Salary $50,000 p.a + superannuation
Coonamble
Outback Arts is a regional arts and cultural development program which operates in the Shires of Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Coonamble, Walgett and Warren in western New South Wales. As Regional Arts Development Officer, the incumbent will work with member organisations, community, government and non-government organisations in the development, funding, implementation, promotion and management of a range of small, medium and large arts and cultural projects in the region. Contact Outback Arts Tel 02 6822 2484 or 0419 629 818 Website www.regionalartsnsw.com.au
Closing 18 June

FLYING START ARTISTIC DIRECTOR GRANTS
Professional development grants for new artistic directors. Newcomers to the role of artistic director within a company can face a very challenging and steep learning curve within the first twelve months of their appointment. Flying Start grants are an initiative set up to support incoming artistic directors of companies receiving Key Organisations funding from the Theatre Board of the Australia Council. The maximum amount available is $3,000 towards any professional development activities undertaken within the first 12 months of appointment. Contact Fiona Sprott Tel 02 9215 9301 Toll-free 1800 226 912 Email f.sprott@ozco.gov.au Website www.ozco.gov.au/grants/other_support_theatre/flying_start_2004/
Applications may be submitted at any time

NATIONAL COMMUNITY CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAM
The Prime Minister has announced a new $20 million National Community Crime Prevention Program (NCCPP) which will focus on how to increase the ability of Australian communities to recognise local crime problems and to pursue effective, locally organised, crime prevention initiatives. Grants will be national and application-based and projects will be classified under the following streams:

Community Safety Stream - grants of up to $150,000

Indigenous Community Safety Stream - grants of up to $150,000

Community Partnership Stream - grants of up to $500,000 to support promising and innovative collaborative community safety and crime prevention demonstration projects in high-need areas.
Tel 02 6250 6711 Website www.crimeprevention.gov.au
Closing upon exhaustion of funds

AUSTRALIAN VISUAL ARTISTS' BENEVOLENT FUND
These grants, from National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA), aim to provide limited financial assistance to visual arts practitioners faced with a disaster situation as a result of serious illness, accident or some other unexpected catastrophe. Assistance may be in the form of loans, advances, gifts or any other measures considered by the Trustees to be appropriate to the need of the beneficiary. Tel 02 9368 1900 Email nava@visualarts.net.au Website www.visualarts.net.au/nava/formsdownload.asp
Ongoing

THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF AUSTRALIA FOLK FESTIVAL FELLOWSHIP
The Fellowship enables a folk performer(s) to research original source materials held in the National Library folklore archives. The Fellowship is expected to result in a performance approach or outcome that draws upon and exposes the value of the collections. It is open to established and emerging performers across music, dance and spoken word. The Fellowship encourages full artistic freedom and performers may wish to develop their work in any of the following ways:

seek to accurately re-present traditions based on original styles

use original source materials as an inspiration for new work, where visible links to the original underpin the creative process

reinvent, arrange or develop ideas upon original source materials

develop new approaches that nevertheless demonstrate an understanding of the importance and value of archival sources. Website www.nla.gov.au/services/awards.html
Closing 30 June

NEW HYBRID PERFORMANCE RESIDENCY AT PICA
1 March to 8 April 2005
The New Media Arts Board of the Australia Council is offering a residency at the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA). Individuals or artist groups can make applications. The residency will provide an opportunity for a period of research and development into hybrid performance practice. It will also offer possibilities for exchange and dialogue with the West Australian arts community. A stipend is available and accommodation is provided. Contact NMAB Tel 02 9215 9116 or Toll Free 1800 226 912
Closing 1 July

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC TOURING PROGRAM
The Contemporary Music Touring Program is a Commonwealth grant program that supports touring opportunities for Australian musicians, and endeavours to increase audience access to live Australian contemporary music, particularly in rural and regional Australia. The program provides opportunities for a wide range of music to tour the country - from rock, pop and jazz to folk, country and Indigenous music. Toll Free 1800 819 461 Email music.touring@dcita.gov.au Website www.dcita.gov.au
Closing 5 July

AUSTRALIA COUNCIL - CCD: KEY ORGANISATIONS: PROGRAM
Funding for organisations to develop a viable strategic infrastructure to facilitate and maximise opportunities for artists and communities to participate in and experience a diverse range of community cultural development practices. This category offers support for an organisation to deliver a one-year program of specific activities. This may involve the employment of an artist or artsworker in a particular region or community over a one-year period. By supporting such programs, the Board aims to increase opportunities for communities to control and participate in their own cultural development. Tel 02 9215 9029 Email ccd@ozco.gov.au Website www.ozco.gov.au
Closing 15 July

AUSTRALIA COUNCIL: CCD: KEY ORGANISATIONS: TRIENNIAL
To support innovation in, and further understanding of, community cultural development practice by providing triennial funding to a limited number of outstanding organisations. The aim is to increase opportunities for communities to control and participate in their own cultural development. Applicants must have a substantial record of achievement in community cultural development. They must be able to demonstrate that they have contributed to community cultural development through the artistic work they have produced and/or through the role they have played in fostering and developing work in the field. Tel 02 9215 9029 Email ccd@ozco.gov.au www.ozco.gov.au
Closing 15 July

AUSTRALIA COUNCIL: CCD: SKILLS AND ARTS DEVELOPMENT
Grants to support skills and arts development opportunities for communities and professional artsworkers. Proposals for projects that will develop skills to initiate and conduct community cultural development activities will be considered. Tel 02 9215 9029 Email ccd@ozco.gov.au Website www.ozco.gov.au
Closing 15 July

AUSTRALIA COUNCIL: CCD: SKILLS AND ARTS DEVELOPMENT
EMERGING COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE
The Emerging Communities Initiative is a targeted advocacy strategy supporting projects by recently arrived, refugee, smaller or less established communities of non-English speaking background. Applications are invited from these communities to receive funding for arts activities. By working with artists on a project, communities have been able to reclaim their culture, to address issues of concern to them and to create contemporary artistic works that reflect the diversity of Australian life. Information sheets are available in 10 different languages. Tel 02 9215 9029, freecall 1800 226 912 Website www.ozco.gov.au
Closing 15 July

FESTIVALS AUSTRALIA
The Australian Government's program of assistance to regional and community Australian festivals for the presentation of quality cultural activities. Funding is available to add a really new or special sort of cultural activity that has never been done before and could not be afforded. An advisory committee assesses applications against the program guidelines through a competitive selection process. Contact The Program Officer, Festivals Australia Tel 02 6271 1661 Freecall 1800 819 461 Website www.dcita.gov.au
Closing 15 July

FELLOWSHIPS & RESIDENCIES FOR DANCE ARTISTS
The Australian Choreographic Centre's principal goal is to facilitate choreographic research, development of choreographers, and development of new choreographic work. They are offering fellowships and residencies in the following areas: development of choreographers; choreographic research; new choreographic work; and development of dancers. Contact Centre Artistic Director Mark Gordon Tel 02 6247 3103 Email director@TheChoreographicCentre.org.au Website www.thechoreographiccentre.org.au
Closing dates begin 16 July

INDENT ONE-OFF GRANTS
Join the Indent Network of individuals, committees, supporters and organisations interested and involved in youth entertainment. Apply for a grant of up to $2000 for a gig, festival or event happening after 10 September this year. For an application form and details, contact Kristy Tel 02 9699 9706 Email inbox@indent.net.au Website www.indent.net.au/funding.cfm
Closing 30 July

INCOMING TOURING EXHIBITION GRANTS - MGF NSW
This grant is open to visual art organisations and craft and design centres in NSW, to assist in receiving touring exhibitions and/or extend the reach of incoming touring exhibitions through the development of related public programs and events. Regional and remote galleries are encouraged to apply. Managed by the Museums and Galleries Foundation of NSW and funded by the NSW Ministry for the Arts. Contact Dolla S. Merrillees, Director of Visual Arts Tel 02 9339 9911 Freecall 1800 114 311 Email dsp@mgfnsw.org.au Website www.mgfnsw.org.au
Closing 30 July

TOURING EXHIBITION SUPPORT GRANTS & IN-KIND SUPPORT - MGF NSW
Visual art organisations and craft and design centres in NSW and the ACT may apply for:

1. Touring Exhibition Support, offering a one-off payment of $9,000 towards programs associated with an exhibition planned to tour in 2006 (note that the MGF manages the tour of all exhibitions it supports through this category and only one application will be supported in 2004) and

2. Tour Management, offering in-kind assistance in the management of an exhibition tour as part of the 2006 MGF-NETS exhibition program (tour management includes itinerary development, financial management, facilitating education and public programs, insurance and the distribution of promotional information to tour venues).
Contact Susie Quinn, Touring Exhibitions Manager Tel 02 9339 9906 Freecall 1800 114 311 Email Nets2@mgfnsw.org.au Website www.mgfnsw.org.au
Closing 30 July

VISIONS OF AUSTRALIA
Making exhibitions of cultural material accessible to more Australians by providing grants to cultural and community organisations to develop and tour exhibitions of historical and scientific material, visual arts and craft, multimedia and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture throughout Australia. Exhibitions should have a predominantly Australian source or theme. Through the program, more Australians have the chance to enjoy our diverse culture and organisations can tour exhibitions interstate to major centres as well as regional and remote areas. Contact The Project Officer, Visions of Australia Tel 02 6271 1627 Toll free 1800 819 461 Email visions.australia@dcita.gov.au Website www.dcita.gov.au
Closing 1 September

ROS BOWER AWARD 2004
This is an annual award made to an individual artist or artsworker. The award takes into account: sustained commitment and dedication to community cultural development; artistic leadership;
a substantial body of work which has resulted in an improved quality of life in a particular community or communities; and innovative contribution to extending the range and scope of community cultural development. The award is worth $50,000. Tel 02 9215 9029 Email ccd@ozco.gov.au Website www.ozco.gov.au
Closing 15 July

QANTAS SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS - 'SOYA WANNA BE A ...?'
The Noise Festival has teamed up with Qantas to bring you its Spirit of Youth Awards - an invitation to young Australians (aged 25 and under) to submit their creative work, with the chance to win cash, flights and professional mentoring. The Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards (SOYA) span fields of endeavour including art, music and design. The aim of the project is to recognise, encourage and celebrate young Australian talent. Categories include words, photography, music, moving pictures, fashion design, pictures and industrial design. Contact Noise toll free 1800 080 826 Website www.noise.net.au
Closing 2 August

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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RAKA $10,000 PRIZE FOR INDIGENOUS SCRIPTWRITERS
The RAKA Award is offered in a five-year cycle with a different area of the arts - creative prose, drama, the visual arts, script-writing and poetry - being rewarded each year. In 2004, the Award will be for a particular script for film or television, including features, short films and documentaries. Email annahm@unimelb.edu.au Website www.australian.unimelb.edu.au/events/awards/raka/
Closing 27 August

THE BELLINGEN ART PRIZE
An annual art competition conducted by the Bellingen Community Arts Council, open to artists around Australia. The theme is 'the character of Bellingen'. The major prize, the $5,000 Lynch Prize will be awarded to a landscape painting or drawing. Exhibition of works will be held at the Bellingen Memorial Hall, 1-9 October, 2004.Contact Lynn Tizzard Tel 6655 2257 or Louise Rawson-Harris Tel 02 6655 2533, Email tizzard@ozemail.com.au
Closing 27 August

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ONLINE STATE HERITAGE REGISTER & ICONS PROJECT
The NSW Heritage Office has 15, 000 heritage items now online. The new Geographic Information System allows spatial viewing of heritage sites on a map of NSW, analysis of patterns of distribution, distances involved and searches of areas of heritage interest. Nominate your favourite heritage place with the interactive NSW Heritage Icons Project. A list of the most popular sites collected will be presented to the Heritage Council later in the year for consideration for inclusion on the Register. Contact the Heritage Office Tel 02 9873 8500 Website www.heritage.nsw.gov.au

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