RANSW e-Bulletin 12-05-04

Welcome to our sixth free! e-Bulletin for 2004 ... and it's MASSIVE! with no less than 87 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.

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MESSAGE STICKS CELEBRATION BRINGS MURRAY DARLING ARTISTS TO SYDNEY
26 May - 13 June, Sydney Opera House
Three weeks of theatre, exhibitions, music, forums and film in one of the richest contemporary Indigenous arts festivals in the country, at some of the cheapest prices (some are even free!). An inspiring feast of work by artists from right across the enormous Murray Darling River Basin area, highlights featuring NSW artists are:
River Rhythm Beatbox, The Studio, 28 - 30 May
Hip hop concert featuring 17 young artists from Bourke, Broken Hill and Wilcannia: the Wilcannia Mob, the Broken Hill Girls, Victor Riley, the Back Lane Brothers and Toshina Barba, with Wire MC and Morganics.
Ruby's Story, Playhouse, 4 - 5 June
Stories of the stolen generation as recounted by Ngarrindjeri woman, Ruby Hunter and her partner, Archie Roach with the Australian Art Orchestra.
2004 Message Sticks Film Festival, Playhouse, 11-13 June (free!)
Indigenous films from around the world curated by Rachel Perkins and Darren Dale.
Flash Blak, Playhouse, 25-30 May
The life of Australia's first Indigenous professional photographer, Merv Bishop, who grew up in Brewarrina, told throgh words, music and photos. Directed by William Yang.
Bookings: Sydney Opera House Tel 9250 7777 Website www.sydneyoperahouse.com
Media Enquiries: Emma Heath Tel 02 9571 5621 Mob 0413 768 588 Email ehprm@ozemail.com.au

THE MAGNIFICENT LISMORE LANTERN PARADE, FESTIVAL & ART EXHIBITION
Parade 19 June; Exhibition 3 - 26 June, Lismore
The Lismore Lantern Parade is a superb regional arts event which each year sees dozens of enormous, lit-up, locally made creations parade through the streets of Lismore in a celebration of community. This year the Parade will be celebrating 10 years with a fair day and a month long exhibition featuring an exciting collection of artworks from past and present parades including lanterns, photographs, videos, shadow puppets, masks and props - as well as the usual parade, show and after party on 19th June. Contact Jyllie Jackson 02 6622 6333 Email festival@nrg.com.au Website www.lismorelanternparade.com.au

'CELEBRATING WISDOM' - ABORIGINAL ART AWARD
Until 6 June, Sheoak Shack Gallery, Fingal
The only regional award for Aboriginal Art in the Northern Rivers, 'Celebrating Wisdom' profiles a range of 27 works by local artists. Featured works in this, the third annual show, are Garth Lena's sculpture of figures from the key dreamtime story of the black dog, 'Spirit Men, Good and Bad' (pictured) - winner of the $1250 First Prize - and Brenda Webb's 'Catfish Sushi', which reflects the artist's memories of fishing with her father on the Clarence River, combined with the influences of contemporary multicultural Australia and sushi bars in the cities. Also on show is a work by Mark Deamon and Lin Vermeesch, 'Vibration Creation' which won the Reconciliation Prize for Aboriginal and Non- Aboriginal artists working together. It's a visually pulsating spirally serpent containing words of wisdom! The Sheoak Shack Gallery is at 64 Fingal Road, Fingal Tel 02 5523 1130.

DAY OF RECKONING FOR THE ARTS
Regional Arts NSW has received special funding from the Australia Council for an exciting new national networking initiative which will kick off this year's Byron Bay Writers Festival on 29 July. Titled “What Do We Reckon?” the event is a one day forum to explore ways of measuring the cultural, social and economic impacts of arts activities in Australia. The day will bring together academics, arts and policy workers and other specialists to discuss and showcase current research and thinking in this area. Speakers include David Throsby and Scott Rankin. On July 30, the opening day of the Festival will feature two public forums on the same topic. "What Do We Reckon?" is hosted in conjunction with the Northern Rivers Writers' Centre. Attendance is $75 with a three day Writers Festival pass (July 30 to Aug 1) also on offer to registrants for the early bird special price of $125. Bookings: Jetset Travel Tel 02 6685 6262 or 02 6685 8201. For further information contact Andrew Griffiths, Regional Arts NSW Tel 02 9247 8577 ext 3 Email admin@regionalartsnsw.com.au or check out the website at www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/projects/reckon.html.

159 NEW PROJECTS RECEIVE C.A.S.P. FUNDING FOR 2004
Regional Arts NSW is delighted to announce a total of 159 new grants for a raft of diverse community based arts projects in regional and rural New South Wales from the Country Arts Support Program (CASP) for 2004. With grants of between $300 to $3,000 from a total pool of $200,000 devolved from the New South Wales Ministry for the Arts, the program will continue to make a big impact in regional, rural and remote communities across the state this year. Full list of grants available now [more].

REGIONAL ARTS FUND RENEWED FOR FOUR YEARS
The Federal Government last night made a renewed commitment to the Regional Arts Fund with funding of $10.7m over four years announced in the 2004-2005 Federal Budget. A press release from the Hon Mr Rod Kemp, Minister for the Arts and Sport, described the program as "highly successful" and referred to the review of the Fund in late 2003 which "found that it was achieving significant cultural, social and economic outcomes in regional and remote Australia and contributing to the Government's broader vision of regional sustainability." The Regional Arts Fund will continue to be delivered by Regional Arts NSW in New South Wales, part of the Government's strategy to ensure funding is delivered at the community level and best benefits disadvantaged regional communities. Regional Arts NSW looks forward to funding another four years of tremendous Regional Arts Fund projects in this State (which will include the continuation of the Communications & Promotions program which delivers you this e-Bulletin!). Read the Minister's media release [here].

$2M BOOST FOR PLAYING AUSTRALIA
Regional Arts NSW welcomes last nights' announcement that the Federal Government has provided for an additional $2 million per annum to the national performing arts touring program, Playing Australia. The decision follows intense lobbying for an increase to cater for very strong demand from across the nation for the program, which provides assistance to touring arts organisations, helps venues and local presenters to host tours and encourages producers to tour their programs. Read the Minister for the Arts and Sport's media release [here].

On 16 April Minister Kemp announced the latest round of Playing Australia grants including eleven tours into NSW. Read the full list [here].

NEW BOARD FOR REGIONAL ARTS NSW
Three new Directors were elected to the Board of Regional Arts NSW at our recent Annual General Meeting. They are Cr Warren Polglase, Mayor Tweed Shire Council, representing Arts Northern Rivers (replacing Sue Dakin); Tim Kelly, Managing Editor Blayney Chronicle, representing Arts OutWest (replacing Gary Somers) and Gregory Wills, Chartered Accountant, co-opted member, Treasurer (replacing John Scott). A warm welcome to all new Directors and a hearty thank you to all former board Members from Regional Arts NSW. Full list of RANSW Directors [here].

REGIONAL ARTS, CCD NSW + MGF NSW CONSIDERING CONFERENCE 2005
Regional Arts NSW and partner organisations Community Cultural Development NSW and the Museums & Galleries Foundation of NSW are considering following up our successful joint state conference culture@com.unity in 2001, with another gathering in April 2005. If you would like to contribute any ideas regarding the format, topics, sessions and themes, have an idea for a presentation or paper, or would like to put your organisation forward as a potential partner, please contact Victoria Keighery, CEO of Regional Arts NSW Tel 02 9247 8577 ext 7 Email vic@regionalartsnsw.com.au.

IT'S NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
This week is National Volunteer Week and Regional Arts NSW would like to take this opportunity to say a very big "Thank you" to all the volunteers who help make so much happen in the arts in regional NSW.

THE FORGOTTEN VALLEY OF BURRAGORANG
Permanent Exhibition, The Oaks
The Wollondilly Heritage Centre presents a new exhibition which refers to the valley of Burragorang which was flooded to provide Warragamba Dam. This valley was home to the Gundungorra people and then to Irish convicts and migrants from Europe. They have all lent their stories to the storyboards and cases in this intimate look at the Valley before the floodwaters destroyed their unique way of life. Open weekends and public holidays. Tel 02 4657 1796 Email history@oaksheritagecentre.com

MEDITATIONS AND ILLUMINATIONS ON THE TIBETAN BOOK OF THE DEAD
14-15 May, Byron Bay
This production has been described as 'an electrifying rendition of these extraordinary instructions for life, death and beyond' and 'a precious and timely spiritual service - taking you apart, giving your soul a great shaking, then reassembling you with infinite compassion.' Byron Bay Community Centre Theatre. Cost: $25. Contact Ku Promotions Tel 02 6684 7921 Mobile Suzie 0412 140 320 Alison 0428 845 570 Email kupromo@norex.com.au

NORPA PRESENTS - THE UNDERPANTS
18 May, Lismore
Actor-writer Steve Martin brings his comic genius and sophisticated literary style to Jewish satirist Carl Sternheim's 1911 farce, The Underpants. Sternheim's classic has finally found its ideal champion in Steve Martin, whose free and contemporary adaptation combines sparkling wordplay with laugh-out-loud one-liners. Directed by Neil Armfield. Lismore City Hall. Tickets: $33, $27.50, $13 + booking fee. Tel 02 6621 5600 Website www.norpa.org.au/underpants.html

FOOTPRINTS ON THE WIND
20 May, Bowraville
Alexandra David-Neel was an extraordinarily courageous and gifted French woman who, in the 1920s, lived and worked on the so-called Roof Of The World; Tibet. Canberra-based actor Chrissie Shaw plays the young child, the playful actor, the intrepid mountaineer and the arthritic old woman as she brings the life of this outstanding feminist and libertarian to the stage of the Bowraville Theatre. Presented by the Bowraville Arts Council. Contact Anne Joyce Tel 02 6569 5702

MUSICA VIVA
28 May, Lismore City Hall
30 June, St. Mary's Anglican Church, Ballina
Tickets from Dymocks Lismore, 84 Molesworth Street, Lismore Tel 02 6622 4987. Ballina concert tickets available ABC Centre, River Street, Ballina Tel 02 6686 2436

OUT ON A LIMB
Until 30 May, Bathurst
Exploring layers of meaning in the Australian bush, challenging preconceived ideas of reality and offering fresh ways of seeing the world. Featuring Apolinario Cruz, Sally Clarke, Brenda Factor, and Anie Nheu working in a range of media: painting, assemblage, sculpture, drawing and installation. Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Tel 02 6331 6066

STEAM-BRASS & IRON - ELEMENTS OF 19TH CENTURY TECHNOLOGY
5-13 June, Goulburn
A Digital photographic exhibition, featuring images of the waterworks, pump house and historic engines, by Brad Nichol. Marsden Weir, Goulburn. Tel 02 4823 4462

JAN SENBERGS: LONG ARM DRAWING
21 May - 20 June, Albury
Senbergs drawings convey an energy and dynamism rarely matched. Expansive works map the artist's chosen terrain, whether cityscape or studio, and reveal the complexity of contemporary life and visual experience. Albury Regional Art Gallery. Tel 02 6051 3480 Email alburygallery@alburycity.nsw.gov.au Website www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/gallery

PERFORMERS WITH DISABILITES CELEBRATING ABILITES
6 July, South Tweed
The Respite Rebels theatre troupe presents their first major play at the South Tweed Bowls Club.
Cost: $10 with proceeds going to the Tweed Valley Respite - a not-for-profit disability community organisation. Tel 07 5590 9009 Email info@zenithproductions.com

LEICA/CCP DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD
Until 9 July, Museum of the Riverina, Wagga Wagga
The Leica Documentary Photography Award is a biennial competition attracting some the country's finest documentary photographers. With over 90 images from 15 finalists, the show encompasses works that vary in themes from bushfires to debutante balls. Accompanying the exhibition is the Museum of the Riverina's Get W@gg@! digital photography competition's winner and highly commended images. Tel 02 6926 9655 Website www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/museum

BYRON BAY WRITERS FESTIVAL 2004
29 July - 1 August
The Festival takes place over four days around the beginning of August each year, and includes everything from dinners and lunches to interviews and panel discussions, all set in the wonderful surrounds of Byron Bay. It is renowned for its stimulating program, its charm and distinctly relaxed ambience and attracts the cream of Australian writers who mingle with audiences in the specially created Festival site. The Byron Bay Writers Festival will be held at the Byron Bay Beach Resort for 2004. To be included on the mailing list, Tel 02 6685 5115 Email nrwc@nrwc.org.au or nswwc@nswwriterscentre.org.au Website www.byronbaywritersfestival.com.au

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

HANDS ON MUSIC FOR 'EVERY BODY'
From 12 May, Albury
Murray Conservatorium is running a five-week series of body percussion workshops, catering for both beginners and the more experienced. James Ross, a 'disciple' of body percussion guru Greg Sheehan, will lead participants through a variety of stimulating and invigorating routines, designed to enhance both rhythmic understanding and body awareness. Murray Conservatorium. Cost $30 for the series. Contact Katrina Wilson Tel 02 6041 4249.

'SINGING FOR PLEISURE'
From 13 May, Albury
'Singing for PLeisure' is an informal, friendly get together for all those who love to sing but haven't the opportunity (or the courage) to bare their all with other like-minded bodies. Murray Conservatorium's David Carolane will take all. Murray Conservatorium. Cost $48 for the term.

PUBLICITY AND DISTRIBUTION - SCREENWORKS SEMINAR
21 May, Murwillumbah
Tracey Mair hosts this free seminar entitled 'Publicity and Distribution'. This seminar will cover everything you need to know or wanted to ask about publicity and distribution matters, small or large. Tel 02 6680 9220 Email info@screenworks.com.au Website www.screenworks.com.au

MASTERCLASS OPEN SCRIPT EDITING - SCREENWORKS SEMINAR
26 May, Murwillumbah
Presented by Deb Cox and Roger Monk. Contact Screenworks Tel 02 6680 9220 Email info@screenworks.com.au Website www.screenworks.com.au

MEDIA SKILLS WORKSHOPS
22 May, Dunedoo
For the past month, Orana Arts has been offering a two-hour media skills workshop to those involved in community arts and cultural activities. A manual is provided, covering information on how to develop a relationship with the media, editorial versus advertising, how to get editorial on a regular basis (knowing what is news) and how to write a professional media release. The workshops are free, but places are limited. Contact Kim Goldsmith, Orana Arts Tel 02 6847 0559 Mobile 0427 777 586.

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS
22 & 27 May, Camden Head
Author Graeme Kinross-Smith will be in residence at the Camden Head Pilot Station for two weeks in May and will be offering two public creative writing. Graeme is an established poet, photographer, writer of short fictions and journalistic features, and teacher of creative writing at Deakin University. Bookings are essential. Cost: $10. Contact Elane van Kempen Tel 02 6559 6888 or Andrina Dawson Tel 6559 7917.

GRANT WRITING WORKSHOPS
25-26 May, Cootamundra and Lockhart
The Riverina Area Consultative Committee (RACC) is running a series of Grant Writing Workshops around the region over the next few weeks. The workshops provide a chance for individuals & community groups to receive practical tips & training in grant writing in a group environment. Cost: Free. Contact Danielle Paterson, Project Officer Tel 02 6964 5513

WEEREEWA WATERWAYS WORKSHOP
2 June, Weereewa
This workshop is aimed at artists, scientists, community leaders, environmentalists, teachers, business and government, people interested in our environment, ecological tourism, artistic activities and community development. The focus of the session is on issues involving water and the community. The workshop is free, but booking is essential. Contact Elizabeth Brown Tel 02 4823 4407 or Virginia Kaufman Hall Tel 02 6247 5749 Email vkhall@netspeed.com.au
Bookings closing 31 May

PUBLIC PROGRAMS FOR EXHIBITIONS
4 June, Huskisson
Museums and galleries are increasingly taking on travelling exhibitions and creating their own temporary exhibitions. This workshop will focus on how small to medium museums can make the most of these through focused public programs. The workshop will be of interest to anyone involved in planning, developing and managing public programs, and looking for ways to present their collections and facilities to the widest possible audience. Tel 02 9358 1760 Freecall 1800 114 311 Email project2@mgfnsw.org.au Website www.mgfnsw.org.au

STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT ADDRESS
5 June, Kendall
Celebrating World Environmental Day, Camden Head Pilot Station presents the inaugural address, entitled "The Environmental Significance of our Special Places". The address will be delivered by Jane Lennon MA, Australian Heritage Council and co-author of the federal government's State of the Environment Report. Kendall Services & Citizens Club. Cost: $25/$15. Contact Andrina Dawson Tel 02 6559 7917 Email awdawson@tsn.cc or Ellise Barkley Tel 02 6550 4350 Email sparkleyjive@yahoo.com.au

YOUNG FILMMAKERS SILENT MOVIE PRODUCTION CAMP
11-14 June
The Dorrigo Film & Documentary Festival is offering the opportunity for young people (aged 16-25) to participate in the Young Filmmakers Silent Movie Production Camp over the June long weekend. The Production Camp is about practical skills development in film and video production, including Script Development, Acting, Costume Design, Make-Up, Storyboarding, Sound Recording, Directing, Special Effects, Set Design, Post-Production, Editing and Subtitles while using digital cameras, audio and editing systems. Contact Mark Merritt Tel 02 6657 1292 Email heweycate@kooee.com.au Website www.dorrigomedia.com

COMMUNITY CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL
20-23 July, Sydney
A mixture of hands on skills based workshops, themed seminars and site visits to working projects, the PopEd Community Cultural Development School will include contributions from a range of Australia's leading CCD practitioners and researchers. Tel 02 9514 3843 Email cpe@uts.edu.au Website www.cpe.uts.edu.au/courses/ccd.html

ARTEXPRESS VISUAL ARTS WORKSHOPS
11-15 October, Grafton
The ARTEXPRESS Mobile Studio is on tour as part of ARTEXPRESS regional tour of NSW. Two workshops will be held at Grafton Regional Gallery: Introduction to Photoshop (Cost $220); and Building a Body of Work through Digital Media (Cost $420). Tel 02 9318 0114 Email artexpress@det.nsw.edu.au

PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITY FOR NATURE WRITERS
North American journal Organisation and the Environment has an 'Art and the Environment' section. The editor of the journal is interested in both creative and critical essays of a high standard across a broad range of environmental themes and topics. Contact Liana Joy Christensen Email L.Christensen@murdoch.edu.au

WANTED: 15 INDIGENOUS YOUTH TO ADVISE THE GOVERNMENT!
The National Indigenous Youth Leadership Group 2004 provides a forum for Indigenous young people to discuss with the Government their experiences and perspectives about issues important to them, advise the Government on the most effective ways to empower Indigenous young people in their communities and to promote positive images of Indigenous young people. The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs is seeking 15 Indigenous men and women aged 18-24 years who have strong leadership skills, have made significant achievements in their lives, are role models, and have assisted with the growth of their communities. Contact Voices of Youth team at FaCS Freecall 1800 624 309
Closing 14 May

WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL 2005 - APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
This major folk festival, held 27 Dec 2004- 2 Jan 2005, will feature over 2000 performers, 400 main performances at 20 venues including music, theatre, dance, films, forums, fire event, workshops and amphitheatre concerts. Applications for artists are now being accepted. Contact Bill Hauritz, Festival Director 07 5496 1066 Website www.woodfordfolkfestival.com
Closing 1 June

FOURWFIFTEEN: A COLLECTION OF POETRY AND PROSE
FourWfifteen is calling for contributions of previously unpublished prose, poetry and artwork/graphics. Writers are asked to limit their submissions to three stories or six poems. Contact Centre Director, Melissa Delaney Tel 02 6933 2688 Email booranga@csu.edu.au
Closing 30 June

BATHURST YOUTH PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL - PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT
16 - 18 September 2005
Included on the program will be professional performances for young people and families with showcase performances by young people, parades, busking, extreme sports, master classes and skills workshops, a short film festival of films made by young people with a circus theme, young people working with a professional scriptwriter to develop contemporary narratives that link circus to the lives of young Australians, forums, panel discussions and snapshots of practice that reflect on the role of physical theatre in facilitating the capacity of young Australians to construct their own creative narratives. If you or your group, school, locality are interested in participating as performers or audience members Contact Kylie Shead Mobile 0416 250 269 Email webbshead@bigpond.com

MANAGER - GALLERY SERVICES - DUBBO REGIONAL GALLERY
Salary: $66,000 - $70,000pa
Dubbo City Council is seeking to appoint a dedicated and self-motivated professional to manage the Dubbo Regional Gallery. The successful applicant will be closely involved in the planning of this new cultural centre. The position is responsible for the overall management of the Gallery and staff including exhibition development and implementation, education programmes, a volunteers programme, permanent collection development and eventual overall site management of the proposed new cultural centre. Contact the Council's Director Community Services, David Dwyer, Tel 02 6881 4301. Email dcc@dubbo.nsw.gov.au.
Closing 14 May

DIRECTOR - NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL ART MUSEUM, ARMIDALE
Salary: $58,000 - $65,000 + Car
The new Director will be custodian for one the most significant collections of Australian art held outside major metropolitan centres and well help build the museum's innovative programs of outstanding art and craft, and educational events across the arts and cultural history. They will be responsible for all areas of NERAM's management including strategic planning, fundraising, artistic direction and co-ordination, financial and asset management, staff management and supervision of marketing and promotion/public relations. Contact NERAM Tel 02 6772 5255 Email neram@northnet.com.au
Closing 14 May

PRESENTER/PROGRAM MAKER - ABC ILLAWARRA
Salary: Not available
97.3 ABC Illawarra has an opportunity for a highly motivated, organized, and multi-skilled program maker to present one of the Local Radio on-air programs. As part of the station team, you will create innovative, thought-provoking and entertaining programming to maximize audience reach and interaction. With your understanding of audience expectations, and working to the Regional Program Manager, you will have strong presentation skills and independent editorial judgment, as well as the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. Contact Peter Riley Tel 02 4224 5010 Website www.abc.net.au/jobs/
Closing 14 May

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, OUTBACK THEATRE / ASSOCIATE ARTIST, RIVERINA THEATRE CO
Salary: $33,000 - $36,000 pa, Hay, Wagga Wagga
Outback Theatre and Riverina Theatre Company have entered into an artistic partnership to provide support, vision and greater opportunities for both organisations, their staff and participants. The position will entail being artistic leader of the Outback Theatre youth program and opportunity for professional involvement within RTC's annual professional theatre program. Contact Email info@southwestarts.com.au Fax 02 6993 3441
Closing 14 May

STAGE MANAGER - RIVERINA THEATRE COMPANY
Salary: Award
Expressions of interest are being taken for a locally based Stage Manager for RTC's upcoming production of David Williamson's Birthrights. Rehearsals commence 31 May for a 2-week season opening on 1 July (6 weeks in total) The stage manager is required to operate sound and/or lighting for the performance season, so technical knowledge and experience in either area is an advantage. Contact Cally Bartley, Production Manager, Tel 02 6931 9466 Email cally@riverinatheatrecompany.com.au
Closing 14 May

VIOLIN TEACHER - MURRAY CONSERVATORIUM
Salary: $47,500 p.a.
Murray Conservatorium in Albury receives funding from NSW Department of Education and Training to provide a variety of music programs for school-age students and the wider community in the Albury-Wodonga region. An experienced, well qualified and enthusiastic violin teacher is required to take up a full-time position at Murray Conservatorium. The successful applicant will be required to teach, at the Conservatorium and in local schools, for up to 32 hours per week, over a 40 week teaching year and be involved in the Conservatorium chamber orchestra, ensemble tutorials and staff concerts. Contact the Director Tel 02 6042 0901 or 02 6041 4249.
Closing 14 May

EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HISTORY COUNCIL OF NSW, SYDNEY
28 hours per week, $30.00 per hour
The challenging and varied duties of this position call for an applicant with familiarity with the historical and cultural organisations of the state of NSW. The duties of the position include managing the Council's public programs, editing and marketing publications, providing administrative support to the Executive and Management Committees of the History Council, promoting and supporting the awards, fellowships and prizes for which the Council is responsible, and managing the day to day affairs of the office of the History Council. Liaison with the NSW Ministry for the Arts, the principal funding body, is an important aspect of the position. Contact Penny Russell Tel 9351 2362 Email office@historycouncilnsw.org.au

PRODUCER/PROGRAM MAKER, ABC RADIO TAMWORTH
Salary: $41,902 - $51,244
ABC Local Radio in Tamworth is seeking a motivated, organized, and multi-skilled program maker to produce one of the Local Radio on-air shifts. Working to the Regional Program Manager, you will have strong production skills and independent editorial judgment, fostering original, thought-provoking and entertaining programming. As part of the station team, you will provide creative direction into program planning to maximize audience reach and interaction. Contact Andrea Ho, RPM Tamworth Tel 02 6760 2410 Website www.abc.net.au/jobs/
Closing 21 May

CIRCUS TRAINERS - THE FLYING FRUIT FLY CIRCUS
Salary: Negotiable
The Flying Fruit Fly Circus in Albury, one of Australia's leading youth performing arts companies, is seeking expressions of interest from highly skilled circus performers/trainers to teach in its circus training programs. Up to 20 hours a week teaching is negotiable, per trainer, depending on skills. We are particularly interested in the following skills areas: aerials (swinging trapeze and cloudswing, corde liese) and acrobatics (teeterboard, adagio and basket work). Contact Tanya Lester, Tel 02 6021 7044
Closing 31 May

STRONGER FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES STRATEGY - LOCAL ANSWERS
The Deparment of Family and Community Services' Local Answers program helps strengthen disadvantaged communities by funding local, small-scale projects that help communities build skills and capacity to identify opportunities and take action for the benefit of their members. Freecall 1800 050 044 Website www.facs.gov.au
Closing 14 May

AUSTRALIAN FILM COMMISSION
Documentaries - Project Development
To support the development of outstanding documentary projects. Contact Australian Office, Australian Film Commission, Freecall 1800 226 615 Tel 02 9321 6444 Website www.afc.gov.au/fd/docos/fund_15.aspx
Closing 21 May

AUSTRALIAN FILM COMMISSION
Documentaries - Seed Funding
To assist the early development of pitching materials for outstanding projects, to enable them to then attract marketplace development or production finance. Contact Australian Office, Australian Film Commission, Freecall 1800 226 615 Tel 02 9321 6444 Website www.afc.gov.au/fd/docos/fund_14.aspx
Closing 21 May

NSW MINISTRY FOR THE ARTS - MUSIC FUND (PROJECTS)
* * * Applications from regional NSW are strongly encouraged * * *
Providing support for music across all genres, the objectives of the program are to encourage and support artistic innovation in the creation, content and presentation of music; provide access to music experiences of all kinds, including the support of education programs for young people; promote and support the development of Indigenous music; increase opportunities for the development of music activities and organisations in regional areas; promote development and employment opportunities for professional music practitioners and foster the presentation of works by Australian composers and songwriters; and to encourage the development and performance of original music that reflects the cultural diversity of the State. Contact the Program Manager, Tel 02 9228 5533 Freecall 1800 358 594 Email ministry@arts.nsw.gov.au Website www.arts.nsw.gov.au/Guidelines/Grants/Music/music.htm
Closing 21 May

NSW MINISTRY FOR THE ARTS - INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Creating opportunities for NSW artists to gain experience abroad, and to assist in placing NSW in an international arts context. The objectives are to: promote NSW arts and culture within an international arena; assist artists and organisations to develop international markets; assist the development of projects and partnerships which promote Australia's cultural identity; and to assist artists and cultural workers to participate in professional development activities not available in Australia. Funding subsidises travel costs or residencies study, for example tertiary/postgraduate courses. Contact the Program Manager Freecall Tel 02 9228 5533 1800 358 594 Email ministry@arts.nsw.gov.au Website www.arts.nsw.gov.au/Guidelines/Grants/International/internat.htm
Closing 21 May

NSW MINISTRY FOR THE ARTS - MUSEUMS PROGRAM
Grants to stimulate the development of museums through activities which lead to higher standards of practice and greater service to the community. The objectives are to: enable museums to undertake projects which will enhance understanding of their collections; assist museums to develop their displays and improve the care of their collections; encourage the development of Aboriginal keeping places and museums; assist small voluntary-based museums to review their operations with a view to achieving best practice standards; promote the development of a network of excellent regional museums and provide outreach services to museums in the surrounding areas; and to stimulate public involvement with, and access to, museums and their collections. Contact the Program Manager Tel 02 9228 5533 Freecall 1800 358 594 Email ministry@arts.nsw.gov.au Website www.arts.nsw.gov.au/Guidelines/Grants/Museums/museums.htm
Closing 28 May (Projects), 11 June (Annual Operations)

AUSTRALIAN TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (ATDP)
A competitive merit based grants program to assist in the development of a continuous tourism experience in Australia. It supports initiatives that will contribute to economic growth; increasing tourist visitation and yield, enhancing visitor dispersal and tourism expenditure, and increasing Australia's competitiveness as a tourism destination. Contact AusIndustry Hotline Tel 13 28 46 Email hotline@ausindustry.gov.au Website www.ausindustry.gov.au
Closing 1 June

AUSTRALIAN FILM COMMISSION
Drama Development - Draft Funding (For teams with feature credits): To provide a limited number of single draft development investments for filmmaking teams with produced feature
film credits. Contact Australian Office, Australian Film Commission, Freecall 1800 226 615 Tel 02 9321 6444 Website www.afc.gov.au/fd/drama/fund_9.aspx
Closing 4 June

NSW MINISTRY FOR THE ARTS - THEATRE PROGRAMS
Grants to encourage the appreciation and development of theatre through support for a wide range of theatre practice. The objectives are to: encourage the development of theatre practice and foster the presentation of theatre productions; bring theatrical experiences to as many people as possible, including young people in schools and other venues; encourage exploration of process and performance; promote employment opportunities for professional artists, both emerging and mature; and encourage the development of performing arts activities in regional areas. Contact the Program Manager Tel 02 9228 5533 Freecall 1800 358 594 Email ministry@arts.nsw.gov.au Website www.arts.nsw.gov.au
Closing 4 June (Projects), 11 June (Annual Operations)

NSW MINISTRY FOR THE ARTS - DANCE PROGRAM
Grants to encourage the appreciation and development of dance through support for a wide range of dance and movement practice. The objectives are to: encourage the development of companies capable of performing at a high level of professionalism; foster the development of Australian choreography; recognise the significance of Australian Indigenous dance; bring a diversity of professional dance and movement-based experiences to as many people as possible; promote employment opportunities for professional artists; encourage the development of dance and movement-based performances and activities in regional areas. Freecall 1800 358 594Tel 02 9228 5533 Email ministry@arts.nsw.gov.au Website www.arts.nsw.gov.au
Closing 4 June (Projects), 11 June (Annual Operations)

AUSTRALIAN FILM COMMISSION
Drama Development - Draft Funding (For less-experienced teams or individuals): Supports the development of features and short features and encourages the formation of teams without
produced feature credits. Contact Australian Office, Australian Film Commission, Freecall 1800 226 615 Tel 02 9321 6444 Website www.afc.gov.au//fd/drama/fund_5.aspx
Closing 11 June

NSW MINISTRY FOR THE ARTS - PERFORMING ARTS TOURING PROGRAM
Grants to bring professional performing arts of the highest quality to the people of regional NSW. Funding to selected professional companies that play a vital role in delivering high-quality performing arts of a professional level to support an annual program of activity. Funds are available for the annual operations of eligible organisations engaged in developing tours within NSW as well as supporting training, coordination and advocacy. Contact the Program Manager, Tel 02 9228 5533 Freecall 1800 358 594 Email ministry@arts.nsw.gov.au Website www.arts.nsw.gov.au
Closing 11 June

NSW MINISTRY FOR THE ARTS - LITERATURE AND HISTORY PROGRAM
Grants to assist organisations that promote the development and recognition of literature and history. The objectives are to: foster excellence in Australian writing; advance the community's appreciation of Australian literature and history; advance the professional interests of Australian writers and historians; support and promote Indigenous groups in the reclaiming and maintenance of their diverse cultural heritages and in the development of written literature for their own and wider communities; promote and support the literary and cultural heritages of ethnic groups and their presentation to the wider community; promote ready access to literary cultures and traditions throughout the State; foster an understanding of the diversity of Australian histories; and promote participation in historical and archival research in all regions and communities. Freecall 1800 358 594Tel 02 9228 5533 Email ministry@arts.nsw.gov.au Website www.arts.nsw.gov.au
Closing 11 June

NSW MINISTRY FOR THE ARTS - VISUAL ARTS AND CRAFT PROGRAM
Grants to stimulate development of the visual arts and craft by providing assistance to eligible organisations for visual arts and craft projects and programs. The objectives are to facilitate increased public access to high-quality and innovative visual arts and craft programs; increase public awareness and understanding of the visual arts and craft; support the development of visual arts and craft infrastructure; encourage innovation and raise artistic standards; acknowledge Australia's cultural diversity; increase employment and professional development opportunities, economic support and visibility for visual arts and craft practitioners; facilitate access by visual arts and craft practitioners and organisations to professional expertise, support and advice. Freecall 1800 358 594 Tel 02 9228 5533 Email ministry@arts.nsw.gov.au Website www.arts.nsw.gov.au
Closing 11 June

WATERMARK FELLOWSHIP FOR WRITING ON NATURE AND PLACE
The Watermark Literary Society invites expressions of interest from emerging writers from Australia and New Zealand for the position of Inaugural Watermark Fellow to work in the genre of nature and place writing. The 12 week residential fellowship will be held in the Camden Haven on the mid north coast of New South Wales, home of the biennial Watermark Literary Muster, between July and November 2004. Total value of the fellowship is $8,000. Email fellowship@watermarkliterarysociety.asn.au Website www.watermarkliterarysociety.asn.au/fellowship.htm
Closing 16 June

NEVILLE SMITH FOUNDATION
Small grants for projects that may miss out or are unable to access other foundations because of strict criteria which small groups sometimes find difficult to meet. The Foundation's particular areas of interest include rural youth, disadvantaged youth and young people at risk; assisting people with disabilities to participate in mainstream activities and support of projects which encourage this
philosophy; community projects, particularly in rural areas; projects and activities which encourage the participation of volunteers and the expansion of members and friends of community groups. Contact Tel 03 9682 0655 Email info@frnsfoundation.com Website www.frnsfoundation.com/guidelines.html
Closing 16 June

NSW WRITER'S FELLOWSHIP
This $20,000 Fellowship is offered annually by the Government to assist the writing of new literary work by a writer living in New South Wales. Applicants are required to demonstrate that their proposal is likely to result in work of significant quality; will be of demonstrable benefit to their development as a writer; and will contribute to the advancement of Australian literature. Freecall 1800 358 594 Tel 02 9228 5533 Email ministry@arts.nsw.gov.au Website www.arts.nsw.gov.au
Closing 18 June

REALISE YOUR DREAM - TRIPS TO THE UK - BRITISH COUNCIL
This year, the British Council Australia will help three outstanding young Australians aged between 18 and 24 realise their dreams through a short trip to the UK, worth $10,000. This opportunity focuses on the creative industries. Launched in June 2003, Realise Your Dream received over 250 applications, with six finalists - working in fields as diverse as farming, journalism, fashion design, computer games, drama therapy and product design. Email RealiseYourDream@britishcouncil.org.au Website www.britishcouncil.org.au/Realise-Your-Dream
Closing 30 June

COMMUNITY HERITAGE GRANTS - NATIONAL LIBRARY OF AUSTRALIA
Grants of up to $8,000 to preserve and provide access to nationally significant Australian documentary heritage material held by community groups across the country. CHG project proposals should address or relate to the preservation concerns of a particular collection of significance and the application should clearly demonstrate the preservation component of the project. Tel 02 6262 1147 Email chg@nla.gov.au Website www.nla.gov.au/chg/index.html
Closing 30 June

LIVING IN HARMONY GRANTS - DEPT OF IMMIGRATION & MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS
Grants from $5,000 to $50,000 to provide the additional resources often needed by community groups to develop their own projects and find their own ways of getting people to work together for the common goal of promoting harmony. All projects must aim tp promote harmony between people and groups of different cultural, racial, religious or social backgrounds in the community; and or build on positive values held by many in the community - social harmony, acceptance of others, commitment to Australia, helping in times of crisis, fairness and equality. Freecall 1800 78 2002 Email lih.enquiries@immi.gov.au Website www.immi.gov.au/harmony
Closes: usually around 3 July

FOUNDATION FOR YOUNG AUSTRALIANS' FUND FOR INDIVIDUALS
This is a new grant which is open to individual young people who are seeking support to follow their passion while contributing to their community. It is expected that the average grant allocation will be between $500 and $1,500 and the maximum allocation will be $3,000 over one year. Tel 03 9670 5436 Freecall 1800 252 316 Email fya@youngaustralians.org Website www.youngaustralians.org Applications are continually open until the final closing date of 1 December 2004.
Closing Ongoing until 1 December 2004

MICROSOFT COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE
The goal of the Community Assistance Initiative is to provide Microsoft software to assist with the operation of as many non-profit human service organisations throughout Australia as possible. As part of the Community Assistance Initiative, eligible applicants can request copies of Microsoft software to assist in the operation of their organisation or for distribution as part of fundraising activities conducted by and for the benefit of the organisation. Tel 02 9360 1966 Email bba@bbridges.com.au Website www.microsoft.com/australia/corporateaffairs/empower/communityassistanceinitiate.aspx
Ongoing

AUSTRALIAN NETWORK FOR ART & TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP FUND
Grants of up to $2,000 for practicing artists to attend workshops and conferences related to art, science and technology; to provide professional development opportunities for artists in the areas of art, science and technology; to support artists to present papers/artists presentations at conferences or workshops; to support artists to attend workshops; and to disseminate information about national and international events to the ANAT membership and wider public. Tel 08 8231 9037 Email anat@anat.org.au Website www.anat.org.au/pages/conwork.htm
Ongoing

SUSTAINABLE REGIONS PROGRAM - DEPT OF TRANSPORT & REGIONAL SERVICES
Applications sought from community groups, the private sector and local government for grants to assist regional communities to address priority issues they have themselves identified. The Program offers a planned, integrated approach to regions facing economic, social and environmental change. Assistance will initially be provided to eight 'prototype' regions across Australia which in NSW includes the Local Government Areas of Tweed, Ballina, Byron, Lismore and Kyogle. Contact Ms Wendi Key, Assistant Secretary Stronger Regions Branch, Dept of Transport & Regional Services Tel 02 6274 7760 Website www.dotars.gov.au/regional/sustainable_regions/index.htm
Ongoing

PERFORMANCE CANBERRA - NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD 2004
Performance Canberra is 200 age based performance and composition competitions for 6 yrs to Open in voice(s) and instrument(s) for solo and group performance. Major prizes include: Open Piano $1000; Open Chamber Music $1000; Intermediate Operatic Aria (25&U) $1000/500/250; National Operatic Aria (35&U) 1st $12000/5000/1000/Finalists 3x500. Tel 02 6286 3687 Email info@nationaleisteddfod.org.au Website www.nationaleisteddfod.org.au
Closing 25 June & 16 July for vocal categories

ALICE PRIZE FOR VISUAL ARTISTS
The Alice Prize is a national contemporary art award open to all artists working in Australia. Through its acquisition policy, the Art Foundation has contributed more than 160 works to the town's permanent collection housed at the Araluen Centre. The award is $15,000 (acquisitive) plus a 4-week Residency in Alice Springs. The exhibition dates are 5 - 28 November. Email asafinc@octa4.net.au Fax 08 8955 1326 Website www.aliceprize.com
Closing 30 June

THE MAX AFFORD PLAYWRIGHTS' AWARD
This award was established to promote interest in Australian drama and to encourage the writing of plays in Australia, and to help and give incentive to young writers of plays for either stage, TV or films. The winner will receive: $7,500 cash prize; and registration, accommodation, airline tickets and rehearsed reading of the winning play at the next National Playwrights' Conference following the winner's announcement (up to a maximum of $2,500). Contact Petrea Salter, Cauz Group Tel 02 9332 1559 Email trustawards@cauzgroup.com.au Website www.trust.com.auf
Closing 2 July

THE THELMA AFFORD THEATRE, STAGE, FILM OR TV COSTUME DESIGN AWARD
This award was established to promote the further study of theatre, film or TV costume design in the various visual dramatic media in Australia or elsewhere or to enable an art student to study the visual artists and the history of period clothes at any art school or University that has a suitable course. The prize as at 2004 will be a cash prize of $7,500 to be used to further the winner's education and training in the visual arts and in theatre, film or TV costume design. Contact Petrea Salter, Cauz Group Tel 02 9332 1559 Email trustawards@cauzgroup.com.au Website www.trust.com.au
Closing 2 July

THE PHILIP PARSONS YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS' AWARD
Annual award to a playwright whose work demonstrates an original and compelling theatrical voice. In 2003 the Award and Lecture were incorporated into B Sharp, as part of Company B's artist development activities. Applications will be accepted from writers under the age of 35, whose plays have been produced within the last year (1 June 03 - 31 May 04). The NSW Ministry for the Arts Award money will form part of a $10,000 commissioning fee for the writer, with a view to developing a new work for a future B Sharp season. Contact Lyn Wallis, Downstairs Theatre Director, Tel 02 9211 7112 Email lyn@belvoir.com.au
Closing 12 July

COOL BANANAS SHORT FILM COMPETITION
Coffs Arts Film Committee is calling for entries for the 2004 Cool Bananas Short Film Festival to be held in September at Novotel Pacific Bay Resort. Short films must contain a banana and the phrase 'Don't Get Mad…' They can be filmed in any genre, but must be less than ten minutes long (with no minimum length). Prizes will include cash, video camera, magazine subscriptions and many more goodies. Contact Robbie James Tel 02 6656 4829 Mobile 0408 868 591 Email askcoolbananas@hotmail.com Website www.coolbananas.com.au/filmfest/
Closing 13 August

GEELONG CONTEMPORARY ART PRIZE
Since its inauguration in 1996, the Geelong Contemporary Art Prize has enriched the Gallery's permanent collection with notable works by prominent Australian artists including John Nixon, Janenne Eaton, Lindy Lee, Dale Frank, John Young and Ann Thomson. This year an acquisitive prize of $25,000 is being offered. Tel 03 5229 3645 Email geelart@geelonggallery.org.au
Website www.geelonggallery.org.au
Closing 13 August

FLEURIEU PENINSULA BIENNALE
The Fleurieu Prize was established in 1998 and is the richest award in Australia for landscape painting. Together with the McLaren Vale Prize, the Fleurieu Vistas Prize and the Steinhoff Fleurieu Scholarship, the awards represent an outstanding commitment by a region to the support and development of the visual arts in Australia. Total Prize money is more than $50,000.
Tel 08 8323 7984 Fax 08 8323 7986 Email artprize@artprize.com.au Website www.artprize.com.au
Closing 27 August

DUBBO PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION & EXHIBITION
The Competition seeks to recognise photographers at all levels of skill who are working in either digital or traditional photographic media and with up to $7000 in prize money available offers a great opportunity for both emerging and professional photographers to participate in a national competition. Contact Sandra Stroud Tel 02 6338 4120 Email sstroud@csu.edu.au Website www.csu.edu.au/student/community-ed
Closing 1 September

MONDART05
The Australian Music Centre's and the Song Company's MODART05 aims to give young composers the opportunity to develop a short vocal work (two to six voices) in close collaboration with the singers of the Song Company ensemble and their director, Roland Peelman. From January 31 to February 4 in 2005, twelve successful applicants will attend a week of workshops in Sydney. Then, from September 12-17, a final week of rehearsals will take place in preparation for performance. The emphasis is on vocal a cappella work. Email mf@amcoz.com.au
Closing 1 September

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EPHENSTEPHEN
A guitar duo based in Armidale, NSW would are touring the region late September/early October. They explore the guitar's versatility and ability to appeal to a wide audience, covering contemporary art and rock music as well as traditional classical guitar repertoire. As arrangers and composers their output has reflected these possibilities making their recital programmes diverse and stimulating. Contact Stephen Tafra Tel 02 6771 2716 Mobile 0414 512 716 Email stafra@tpg.com.au Website www.tafsmusic.8m.com

KARIN SCHAUPP
ABC Classics will be launching a new solo CD by internationally acclaimed classical guitar player Karin Schaupp in the first week of July 2004. In conjunction with the release of the CD, Karin Schaupp will tour Australia in August presenting solo recitals. They are looking for presenters for the NSW regional leg of the tour. Contact Vincent Ciccarello Fanfare Artist Management Tel 08 8355 5588 Fax 08 8355 5599 Email fanfare@bigpond.net.au

TALES FROM THE NORTH COAST - SHORT FLIX ONLINE
Tales from the North Coast is a series of six small documentaries, produced in the Flash format, about the NSW North Coast. The stories were produced by Frank Gapinski under funding from the ABC's Regional Production Fund which is a $750,000 fund aimed at showcasing regional talent throughout Australia. The documentaries highlight some of the quirky lives and passions of locals from the North Coast area, and are all able to be viewed online. Website www.abc.net.au/backyard/features/northcoasttales.htm#

NEW WEBSITE FOR THE MUSEUM OF THE RIVERINA
The Museum of the Riverina has launched its new website offering exhibition programs, events, resources and more. The new site meets the needs of locals, visitors, teachers, media and professionals with a comprehensive listing of the services, facilities and happenings at the Museum of the Riverina. Contact Vanessa Keenan, Museum of the Riverina Tel 02 6926 9655
Website www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/museum

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