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Highlights

THE ONLY EXPERIMENTAL ARTS FESTIVAL IN REGIONAL AUSTRALIA ... UNSOUND
12 - 14 November, Wagga Wagga & environs
wagga space program's 4th annual festival of experimental arts and sound featuring leading artists from Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Albury and, of course, Wagga Wagga. $30 festival passes get you
2 nights of off the wall live performances including harpists, reggae on pedal steel guitar, laptops, synthesizers, homemade guitars and lubicrated styli;
A seat on the bus tour of the Mutable Landscapes installations - the result of an artists-in-residence project where 14 artists worked in pairs for up to a week in sites around Wagga creating unique, site-specific sound-based artworks referencing farmed land, natural habitats and historic buildings; plus:
Between Shaves: Gesture - Arriving, Engaging, Departing, a series of short films and interactive work by Michael Buckley at the HR Gallop Gallery, Charles Sturt University
A DVD documenting unsound03 + cadavre exquis, v.1, wagga space program's audio interpretation of the surrealist game
Travel, accommodation and meal discounts at local business and more.
Full details, map, artists' web-log, and tickets (selling fast!) online at www.unsound.org.au

NSW REGIONAL LANDSCAPES SHOW IN SYDNEY
Until 7 November, Sydney
Sydney-siders have until this Saturday to catch a superb exhibition of landscapes by regional NSW artists at the CountryScapes Exhibition at the Sydney Opera House. Featuring 23 of the 43 finalists' works from the $35,000 Country Energy Art Prize for Landscape Painting, the exhibition is a unique opportunity to see the calibre and diversity of work being produced outside of the city. The centrepiece is the winning work by Mid North Coast artist Guy Gilmour, with highlights including works by Byron Bay's Brent Young, Koori artist Brian Irving, Archibald Prize finalist Margarita Georgiadis and Hunter Valley artist Jennifer O'Malley, whose work is also featured at The Lodge, Canberra and Pope John Paul II's Vatican Collection. Opera House Exhibition Hall 11.00am to 8.00pm FREE! Website www.countryenergy.com.au/artprize.

ARRIVE ALIVE FREE YOUTH FESTIVALS IN REGIONAL NSW
6 November, Newcastle + 13 November, Wagga Wagga
The Alive Festivals are back this year, bigger and even better than before. Combining great Australian music and important road safety messages, the concerts are all-ages, alcohol-free and totally FREE! This year's line-up includes
Magic Dirt
Regurgitator
1200 Techniques (DJ Mode)
Butterfingers
Koolism
The Hot Lies
and a great selection of local acts. Get along to the Wollongong Showground No. 2 this Saturday or The Music Bowl at the Wagga Botanic Gardens next Saturday. Concerts start at 11:00am and finish at 5:30pm. More info plus prizes to be won at www.arrivealive.com.au.

THE NUNS PICNIC - ONE SHOW ONLY
4 December, Hill End
The One Extra Company presents a not to be missed and never to be repeated performance of The Nuns' Picnic in Hill End. Take a trip past Bathurst to wander the village of Hill End and look out for the nuns landed in the landscape from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. At the close of day make your way to the Royal Hall for a contemporary vaudeville show at 8.00pm. Directed by Julie-Anne Long in collaboration with Narelle Benjamin, Kathy Cogill, Drew Crawford, Rakini Devi, Martin del Amo, Sam James, Heidrun Lohr, Bernadette Walong and Michael Whaites. Website www.oneextra.org.au. Also on: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery’s Artful Mining exhibition of contemporary work from the Hill End Artists in Residence Program.
Funded by the Regional Arts Fund, the NSW Ministry for the Arts and the Australia Council for the Arts.

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News

2004 PAUL LOWIN PRIZES ANNOUNCED - REGIONAL NSW COMPOSERS SHINE
Two NSW regional composers were amongst the winners of Australia's richest prize for composition announced at Government House in Sydney last night. Andrew Ford, who lives in Robertson, was awarded the $15,000 Paul Lowin Song Cycle Prize and Rosalind Page, from Berry, was Highly Commended in the Orchestral category. The winner of the the Paul Lowin Orchestral Prize, worth $25,000, was Liza Lim, while composer Gerard Brophy also Highly Commended in the Orchestral category. The Paul Lowin Prizes, which are are presented every two or three years in collaboration with the Australian Music Centre, reward the pinnacle of achievement in Australian composition. More information Anna Cerneaz Tel 0412 093 063 Email acerneaz@artology.net Website www.amcoz.com.au.
Left to right: Winners Andrew Ford and Liza Lim with Kenneth Tribe

NEW CEO FOR CCDNSW
Frank Panucci is the new CEO of Community Cultural Development New South Wales (CCDNSW). Frank has a long history of involvement in community based activities and organisations and is currently the President of the Federation of Italian Migrant Workers and their Families (FILEF). He has been involved in CCD activities as a direct participant, organiser and facilitator since 1982. Frank managed the CCD Fund of the Australia Council and was also General Manager of Carnivale. Frank has worked with a prolific range of organisations and government departments on policy, projects and programs across different portfolios and disciplines. He has several published articles on Italo-Australians, community cultural development, community organisations and the arts. Contact Frank Panucci Tel 9821 2210 Email frank@ccdnsw.org Website www.ccdnsw.org.

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What's On

THE FINE ART OF KISSING THE GROUND
29 - 30 October, Lismore; 6 - 7 November, Mullumbimby; 12 - 13 November, Byron Bay
This humorous 'backwards' saga, written by Rod Gibson, is a politically incorrect roller coaster ride of life in a large psychiatric hospital. It concerns a schizophrenic story-teller, Ferdie, and how his three unpublished short stories become reality. Fantasy and reality often become entwined in this bizarre tale. Cost $20/$17 Tel 02 6685 4743. Lismore performances ONLY Tel 02 6621 5600. Website www.angelfire.com/on4/baywrite/

ABC AUSTRALIAN SNAPSHOTS
4 - 28 November, Wagga Wagga
The Museum of the Riverina is proud to host the national launch of Australian Snapshots, a national project that saw over 4,000 photographs taken by people in regional communities. A superbe collection of photographs is now showcased in an online gallery at www.abc.net.au/snapshots and the fifty finalists are included in a travelling exhibition which starts at the Museum of the Riverina, Historic Council Chambers site. To celebrate the Wagga launch of the exhibition, ABC Riverina will be broadcasting The Morning Show hosted by Anne Delaney from the museum. Contact Tel 02 6926 9655 Website www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/museum

DICKENS' A CHRISTMAS CAROL
5 - 20 November, Wagga Wagga
The CSU Uiniversity Theatre Ensemble presents the Dickens classic which tells the timeless tale of Ebeneezer Scrooge who is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. A Christmas Carol is directed by David Wicks and features a cast drawn from the second year of CSU's BA Acting for Screen and Stage, and is designed and stage managed by third year students of CSU's BA in Design for Theatre and Television course. Contact Katrina Flaskas Tel 02 6933 2473 Email ute@csu.edu.au

THE LONDONDERRY COUNTRY BLUES AND FOLK FESTIVAL
6 - 7 November, Londonderry
A charity festival in aid of the Londonderry Rural Fire Brigade. Over 30 entertainers performing live on two stages plus amusement rides, competitions, craft and food stalls, exhibitions and more. Londonderry Oval, Londonderry. Gold coin donation. Tel 9208 9520 Website http://festival.slambdesigns.com

SIMSMETAL WASTE TO ART & DESIGN EXHIBITION
8 - 28 November, Lithgow
Waste To Art & Design is a regional competition sponsored by Simsmetal which encourages workshops and creativity in turning waste into art. The local exhibition will be launched during Recycling Week and will continue as part of the Celebrate Lithgow Festivities. The exhibition will be on display at Eskbank House Museum, corner Inch & Bennett Street, Lithgow from 8-28 November, Contact: Deborah McGrath, Lithgow City Council, Tel 02 6354 9911 email dm@lithgow.nsw.gov.au Website www.lithgow.com

HE DIED WITH A FALAFEL IN HIS HAND
9 - 20 November, Charles Sturt University
John Birmingham's bawdy cult hit novel, 'He Died with a Felafel in His Hand,' adapted for the stage by Simon Bedak, Steve Le Marquand & Michael Neaylon, is about to take another twist in its already praised history when it is performed by the University Theatre Ensemble in November. The play documents the semi-autobiographical journey of John Birmingham through a number of share-houses along the east coast of Australia and is filled with colourful and memorable characters. Contact Katrina Flaskas Tel 02 6933 2473 Email ute@csu.edu.au

IDPWD There are a number of special events for International Day of People with
a Disability in this e-Bulletin, courtesy of Accessible Arts, which has been working
with groups across NSW to develop a range
of accessible events that promote inclusion and participation across a wide variety of art forms and community practices. For more information about Accessible Arts and International Day of People with a Disability, contact George Khut, Accessible Arts Email news@aarts.net.au Website www.aarts.net.au. More events online at www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au/idpwd/regional/arts.asp

ART & DISABILITY - An IDPWAD Event
12 November - 11 December, Coffs Harbour
The Coffs Harbour Gallery will present a sculpture and sound installation by local artist John van der Kolk who has been exploring ideas around community perceptions and misconceptions with blind people. There will also be an exhibition of works from 'The Letterbox Fairy Series' by local artist Claire Hogan, who has a sight disability. Contact Sandra Warner, Tel 02 6648 4861 Email sandra.warner@chcc.ns.gov.au Website www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/www/html/372-city-gallery.asp

INTIMATE ENCOUNTERS, DISABILITY AND SEXUALITY
An IDPWAD Event
12 November - 11 December, Coffs Harbour
Photographer Belinda Mason-Lovering has worked with 40 participants with disabilities to create a series of images that express individuals' intimate emotions and thoughts. The works are a collaboration between participants and the artist to challenge existing views on disability and sexuality. Each portrait is accompanied by text written by the subject.
Coffs Harbour City Gallery. Contact Sandra Warner, Tel 02 6648 4861
Email sandra.warner@chcc.nsw.gov.au
Website www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/372-city-gallery.asp
Photo of Gerry and Louise Hewson by Belinda Mason-Lovering

THE HEART'S BIDDING
14 November, Canberra
Vocal recital presented by the ACT Lieder Society. Louise Page (soprano), John Antoniou (baritone) and Phillipa Candy (piano). Songs and duets of love by Vaughan Williams, Mendelssohn and Richard Strauss. John Lingard Hall, Canberra Grammar Junior School, Alexander Street, Red Hill, ACT. Tickets $25/$20/$18/$10 ONLY at the door. Tel 02 6295 9613 Email ojhdraym@cyberone.com.au

LEWINS GATE BAND FESTIVAL
14 November, Bathurst
The Bathurst District Historical Society will join with Bathurst City and RSL Band in presenting an all-day musical festival to commemorate the restoration of the Lewins Gate in Machattie Park. FREE! Machattie Park. Tel 02 6332 4755

HAWKESBURY VALLEY JAZZ CARNIVALE
14 November, Richmond
Jazz themed street parade, stalls and free outdoor concert with music to suit all tastes from big band jazz to blues, swing and mainstream. Featured artists include Eddie Quansah, Kevin Hunt, Out of Africa, and the RAAF Big Band supported by some of Australia's finest musicians. Contact Liz Holtham, Hawkesbury Jazz Club Tel 02 4573 2125 Mobile 0403 198 485

CHATS WITH THE CURATOR
17 November, Wagga Wagga
Museum of the Riverina Curator, Michelle Maddison will be presenting the second talk in the Chats with the Curator series. Following on from The Wonderful Women of Wagga earlier in the year, Michelle now turns her attention to Those Dashing Men of Wagga. From Henry Baylis to Senator Charles Hardy, Michelle explores the lives of the known and not so known men of Wagga. Tel 02 6926 9655 Website www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/museum

IN THE BIN - SHORT FILM TOURING FESTIVAL
21 November, Portland
The Festival is designed to bring a new and exciting form of cultural activity into communities, and to stimulate an interest in the Short Film Industry. In addition to the screening of the Short Film Festival, Lithgow residents interested in film making will be given the opportunity to participate in a four day film making workshop which will be launched on 18 November at the Lithgow PCYC. Contact Deborah McGrath, Lithgow City Council Tel 02 6354 9911 Email dm@lithgow.nsw.gov.au Website www.lithgow.com

XAVIER RUDD
25 November, Bangalow
Xavier returns by popular demand for another unforgettable night of rousing roots music and good vibes. This brilliant young one-man band is a sight and sound to behold. A + I Hall Bangalow. Tel 02 6684 7921

AN OPERATIC FEAST
26 - 28 November, Bathurst
The Mitchell Conservatorium will present three performances of opera in late-November this year. The musical menu for this operatic feast will offer a delicious range of experiences including an entrée of excerpts from Mozart's Marriage of Figaro, an instrumental fantasy on Bizet's Carmen, and the hilarious mini-opera Antonio. These appetisers will be followed by the main fare: Puccini's one-act opera Sister Angelica. Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC). Tickets from Books Plus, 157 Howick St Bathurst Tel 6331 5994. Media enquiries Matthew Bieniek Tel 6338 4208 Email mbieniek@csu.edu.au

THE FLOOD - 'AUSTRALIAN FOR BROKEN HEART' TOUR
The Flood is a roots, country & blues outfit comprised of prominent musicians who have shared the stage, screen and studio with almost every Australian rock and country artist. Finalists in this year's Golden Guitars, Mo and APRA Song of the Year awards, The Flood features Kevin Bennett's soaring vocals, evocative lyrics and backwater blues driving the sublime harmonies and rollicking rhythms from Tim Wedde, James Gillard and Steve Fearnley. Tour dates:
26 November, The Pub Tamworth
4 December, Seagulls Club Auditorium Tweed Heads
9 December, Ex-Services Club, Coffs Harbour
10 December, Glen Innes & Districts Services Club
11 December, Golf Club Tenterfield 7pm
12 December, Beach Hotel Byron Bay
Contact Sue Camilleri Tel 08 8941 2512 Email soozcam@bigpond.net.au Website www.theflood.com.au

INTERIORS: ART OF THE EDGES
27 November - 23 January, Dubbo
We live in a society that regards the city as the source of all cultural life, but there is a long-standing tradition of artist leaving the city for the privacy and opportunities for reflection offered by regional areas. This is an exhibition of works by local contemporary artists who have responded to this concept using a variety of media. Dubbo Regional Gallery Tel 02 6881 4342 Email gallery@dubbo.nsw.gov.au

ELENA KATS-CHERNIN TO VISIT ALBURY
28 November, Albury
One of Australia's finest composers visiting Albury as part of Murray Conservatorium's Classics on Precinct series. Works by Elena Kats-Chernin, who's heard regularly on ABC Classic FM, are described as 'approachable and a sheer delight.' The Conservatoriuam will be playing some delightful miniatures, with catchy titles such as Peggy's Minute Rag, Economy Class Blues, Augusta's Garden Waltz and Russian Rag. Albury Regional Art Gallery. Contact Peter Lynch Tel 02 6041 4249

WOLLONGONG CITY GALLERY: WORKSHOPS AND TOURS - An IDPWAD Event
29 November - 3 December, Wollongong
Wollongong City Gallery is hosting an exhibition of coloured drawings and paintings by artist John Havilah, who has Down Syndrome. To celebrate IDPWD, the gallery will also offer Auslan interpreted tours and circus skills workshops for people with disabilities, run by Wollongong's own Circus Wow. Tel 02 4228 7500 Email gallery@wollongong.nsw.gov.au Website www.wcg.1earth.net/

BALLINA ANNUAL ART & CRAFTS EXHIBITION - An IDPWAD Event
1 - 3 December, Ballina
A three-day art and craft exhibition showcasing the creative talents of people with disabilities living in the Ballina area. The exhibition will culminate in a concert and awards presentation on International Day of People with a Disability. Tel 02 6686 7776 Email atlas@bdcsa.org Website www.bdca.org

TOUR, TEA AND TALK AT GRAFTON REGIONAL GALLERY - An IDPWAD Event
3 December, Grafton
People with disabilities, their friends and carers are invited to join a guided tour of the Grafton Regional Gallery's current exhibitions followed by morning tea with a guest speaker. Exhibitions include the 2004 Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award and 'Melding' which focuses on contemporary jewellery design. Contact Vanessa Hampshire, Tel 02 6642 3177 Email education@graftongallery.nsw.gov.au Website www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au

ARTS OUTWEST: INTEGRATED THEATRE LAUNCH - An IDPWAD Event
3 December, Bathurst
An open day of performance workshops for people with disabilities to launch an integrated theatre program commencing in 2005. The program will give people with disabilities the opportunity to work alongside artists in the creative process of both theatre performance and production. The program is instigated and managed by community artist Mary Napier. Bathurst Information and Neighbourhood Centre (to be confirmed). Contact Hannah Semler Tel 02 6338 4657 Email artsoutwest@csu.edu.au Website www.csu.edu.au/artsoutwest

ARTLINK WORKSHOPS LAUNCH - An IDPWAD Event
3 December, Goulburn
Southern Tablelands Arts (STARTS) will launch 'Artlink', a series of art workshops for people with disabilities. The day's activities will include a dance workshop conducted by Mirramu Dance teachers and morning tea followed by a further workshop. McDermotts Centre, Goulburn. Contact RADO Elizabeth Brown Tel 02 4823 4407 Email elizabethbrown@starts.com.au

BAGO MAGIC PERFORMANCE GROUP - An IDPWAD Event
3 December, Wauchope
To celebrate International Day of People with a Disability, the Bago Magic Performance Group - an ensemble of performers with disabilities - will roam the streets of Wauchope dressed as clowns and masked characters, interacting with people on the street, and entertaining with small comedy skits. At midday the Group will finish with a short coordinated performance, held at Bain Park. Contact Maryanne Steitz, Tel 02 6586 4489 Email maryanne.s@tsn.cc

CELEBRATING ABILITY EXPO - An IDPWAD Event
3 December, Albury
Organised by the Albury/Wodonga Disability Service Providers Group, the Celebrating Ability Expo showcases local disability services and celebrates the experience and expertise of local people with disabilities. Activities on the day include art displays and workshops, music and drama performances and athletics demonstrations. QEII Square, Albury. Contact Susan O'Connell Tel 02 6058 2800 Email susan.oconnell@tafensw.edu.au

ARTICULATE LAUNCH - An IDPWAD Event
3 December, Wagga Wagga
Booranga Writers' Centre and the Leisure Company launch work developed in writing and visual arts workshops. During the workshop phase of the project two large-scale printed flags have been developed as a public outcome. The flags will be displayed as a public art project and launched in celebration of the International Day of People with a Disability. Victory Memorial Gardens, Wagga Wagga. Contact Booranga Tel 02 6933 2688 Email booranga@csu.edu.au

BLAYNEY DAY CARE ART EXHIBITION - An IDPWAD Event
3 - 5 December, Millthorpe
An exhibition of artworks by participants in art workshops in Blayney and Cowra for adults with an intellectual disability. The workshops have been run by local Aboriginal artist Nyree Reynolds. Millthorpe School of Arts. Contact Nyree Reynolds, Tel 02 6368 2438 Email nyree@caminka.com

GO FOR IT! - NYMAGEE CELEBRATES ABILITY - An IDPWAD Event
4 December, Nymagee
Local communities of Cobar, Nyngan, Tottenham, Condobolin, Canbelego, Hermidale and Mt. Hope are invited to the Nymagee Hotel for an evening celebrating people with disabilities - will include professional & amateur performances, a friendly feast, dance and art exhibition. Contact Jay Dunne Tel 02 6837 3667 Email nymageefestival@bigpond.com Website www.geocities.com/nymageefestival

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Seminars, Workshops, Training + Events

MOSAIC TRAINING - Hurry! On tomorrow
5 November, Port Macquarie
The Museums and Galleries Foundation presents a practical one-day workshop specifically for current users of Mosaic Collections Management software. The workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to expand their knowledge of Mosaic including entering new items onto the database, adding images, editing entries and printing reports. Cost $55/$35 or $56 for two volunteers from the same organisation. Contact Rebecca Jones Tel 02 9358 1760 Frreecall 1800 114 311 Email regional4@mgfnsw.org.au Website (PDF) www.mgfnsw.org.au/resources/Forms/PortMacMosaic.pdf

DIGITISATION DISCUSSSION SESSION - Hurry! On tomorrow
5 November, Port Macquarie
A discussion session on issues relating to the digitisation of images as well as a presentation about the Volunteer Initiated Museum (VIM) Grants available from MGF will follow the Port Macquarie Mosaic Workshop. Port Macquarie Library, Port Macquarie. FREE! (bookings essential) Contact Andrew Gill Tel 02 9358 1760 Freecall 1800 114 311 Email regional1@mgfnsw.org.au

REGIONAL INDIGENOUS MUSIC CAMP
17 - 20 November, Scotts Head
The Regional Indigenous Music Camp has been developed to cater for a growing number of Indigenous musicians who wish to increase the level of their professional skills. The program will concentrate on original song-writing, musical arrangement, home recordings, performance skills, business structures and marketing of demo tapes. Contact Charlie Trindall Mobile 0428 394 497 Email aedmusic@aedmusic.com or Richard Holloway Tel 02 6659 3360 Email arts@midcoast.com.au

RURAL YOUTH ISSUES FORUM
26 November, Batemans Bay
YAPA's (the Youth Action and Policy Association) 3rd annual Rural Youth Issues Forum is an opportunity for young people and youth workers from across rural NSW to share their experiences and showcase new rural youth and youth service initiatives. Contact Joanne Tel 02 9319 1100 ext 3 Freecall 1800 627 323 Website www.yapa.org.au/forums

CCD.NET WORKSHOPS
2 December, Tuggeranong
2 - 3 December, Canberra
Facilitated workshop for practitioners, arts workers and community members and anyone interested in community cultural development or community arts based practice. A ccd.net workshop will: Introduce you to existing ccd and a selection of community arts projects showcased on ccd.net; explore how ccd.net acts as a catalyst for developing relationships between practitioners, organisations and communities in Australia and beyond; and inform you about the way in which the ccd.net and other resources may assist your communities. FREE! Tuggeranong Contact Eulea Tel 6293 1443 Email euleak@tca.asn.au Canberra Contact Jane Gronow Tel 08 8231 0900 Email admin@ccd.net

ART WORKSHOPS AT NEWCASTLE GALLERY - An IDPWAD Event
1 December, Newcastle
People with disabilities are invited to participate in hands-on art workshops, including clay work and printmaking, drawing inspiration from a tour of the gallery's current exhibitions. Newcastle Regional Art Gallery. Contact Penny Finnigan Tel 02 4974 5112 Email pfinnigan@ncc.nsw.gov.au Web www.ncc.nsw.gov.au/services/culture/artgallery/index.cfm

CENTRAL WEST ACCESS ARTISTS LINK-UP - An IDPWAD Event
3 December, Central West
Artists with disabilities in regional, rural and remote communities of the Central West will meet via video link-up to network, showcase their work and discuss their ideas together. The link-ups will take place in community centres, TAFE's and Transactions Centres (CTCs). Contact Hannah Semler, Regional Arts Development Officer, Tel 02 6338 4657 Email artsoutwest@csu.edu.au Website www.csu.edu.au/artsoutwest

ART 4 CHRISTMAS - An IDPWAD Event
4 December, Cowra
A workshop will be run for people with disabilities to create visual artworks for inclusion in Cowra Art Gallery's annual Art 4 Christmas exhibition and sale of local artists' work. Cowra Art Gallery. Contact Jacque Shultze, Tel 02 6340 2190 Email cowragal@bigpond.com
Website www.cowra.local-e.nsw.gov.au/community/16/

6TH ANNUAL SUMMERSONG MUSIC CAMP
15-21 January, Lennox Head
Spend a week at Australia's premier adult music holiday oceanside/lakeside camp. Classes for all levels in songwriting, a cappella singing, guitar, performance skills, improvisation, vocal technique, body/breath Work, didgeridoo, jams, performances, song circles, and celebration. The teachers include Kristina Olsen (USA), Tony Backhouse, Richard Lawton, Slim Pickens, Polly Christie, Kathryn Riding and Russell Guy. Lake Ainsworth Sport & Rec Centre. Email apearl@mullum.com.au Website www.summersongmusiccamp.com

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Opportunities

MID NORTH COAST WRITERS ASSOCIATION BOARD
Arts Mid North Coast Inc is currently in the process of establishing a Regional Writers Association for the Mid North Coast. They are calling for nominations from any interested writers, representatives of writers groups, libraries and related organisations across the Mid North Coast, to form the Board for the Mid North Coast Writers Association. The Board will be formalised in November. Contact Arts Mid North Coast Tel 02 6659 3360 Email arts@midcoast.com.au

NIDA SINGER, DANCER ACTOR COURSE AUDITIONS
16 - 20 November, Sydney
Auditions for NIDA's part time music theatre course are now open. Auditions take place in Sydney 16-20 November. Contact The NIDA Open Program Tel 02 9697-7626 Email open@nida.edu.au Website www.nida.edu.au
Closing 10 November

CATAPULT YOUTH PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL
September 2005, Bathurst
Expressions of interest sought from interested individuals and groups to be involved in the first biannual regional youth performing arts festival on a 'circus' theme. Contact Stephen Champion Tel 02 6333 6166
Closing 12 November

TWO FIRES FESTIVAL OF ARTS + ACTIVISM - CALL FOR PAPERS
18-21 March, Braidwood
The Two Fires Conference will be held at the Two Fires Festival. The conference aims to bring together communities of people active in areas including conservation, reconciliation, place education and the creative arts. They welcome proposals from artists, activists, community cultural development practitioners and scholars, educators and change agents alike. Email Rachel.Oliphant@rmit.edu.au Website http://twofiresfestival.com/twofires/callforpapers
Closing 15 November

'POETRY CRIMES' NATIONAL RADIO POETRY PROJECT
The Red Room Company is inviting poets nationally to write an original poem inspired by the themes of crime and justice. Any original and unpublished poem is welcome. The 12 successful poets will be interviewed and recorded reading their poems for a CD anthology and community radio broadcast. Unique and original voices are encouraged. Email johanna@redroomorganisation.org Web www.redroomorganisation.org
Closing 26 November

AURORA INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS FOR AUSTRALIAN SCRIPTS
The NSW FTO is seeking feature film scripts which are both compelling and distinctive for this exciting two-part script development program. Applications are open to creative teams consisting of the writer, director or writer/director and producer. One member of the team may reside outside NSW. Tel 02 9264 6400 Website www.fto.nsw.gov.au
Closing 3 December

OVER THE FENCE COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL
The 9th Over The Fence Comedy Film Festival will tour over 40 venues around Australia in 2005. There are no thematic or other criteria - what your film must posses is an excellent sense of humour and should be made by or in Australia with a particular slant to Aussie content, issues or subjects. Email mail@overthefence.com.au Website www.overthefence.com.au
Closing 10 December

Employment

JOURNALIST - NORTH WESTERN COURIER
Narrabri
The North Western Courier newspaper is seeking a competent experienced Journalist for its editorial team. The group publishes bi-weekly, weekly and specialist publications. Preferred applicants will have country newspaper experience, computer and pagination ability and a driver's licence. Applications in writing to The Manager, The North Western Courier Pty. Ltd., P.O. Box 70, Narrabri, NSW, 2390
No Closing Date

CURATOR, HAWKESBURY REGIONAL MUSEUM
Windsor, Salary $49,522 - $59,231 p.a
The successful applicant will assist in the development and implementation of collection management policies, exhibitions and public programs in connection with the Hawkesbury Regional Museum, and assist in the planning, development and management of the Hawkesbury Cultural Precinct and Cultural Development Program. Contact Jane Nolan, Human Resources Officer, Tel 02 4560 4499 Wesite www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/council/1108/1175.html#curator
Closing 12 November

GUITAR TEACHER - TAMWORTH REGIONAL CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC
An experienced, enthusiastic and reliable person is being sought for the position of Guitar Teacher at the Tamworth Regional Conservatorium of Music commencing Monday 31 January, 2005. The successful applicant will be required to teach contemporary acoustic and electric guitar in a variety of styles, bass guitar to intermediate level, theory/musicianship to Step 4 AMEB, CPM guitar course, and standard notation as well as tablature. Tel 02 6766 6911 Email trcm@tpg.com.au
Closing 26 November

FLING PHYSICAL THEATRE CHOREOGRAPHER/TEACHER
Bega, 6 month contract, 20 hours p/w @ $400 p/w
fLiNG is a dynamic youth dance company based on the NSW South Coast. Applicants will be expected to have a degree or equivalent in contemporary dance with additional skills in choreography and physical theatre, gymnastics or classical ballet an advantage. Tel 02 6494 4376 Email fling@sear.org.au
Closing 10 December

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Grants, Fellowships + Residencies

OUTBACK ARTS' ABORIGINAL ARTS WORKSHOP AT BUNDANON
14 - 16 December, Bundanon - Hurry! Closes tomorrow
Outback Arts, the Regional Arts Board in the Far West of NSW, has organised a three day visual arts workshop with professional artists from the Boomalli Aboriginal Arts Cooperative at Bundanon for fourteen Aboriginal artists from the Shires of Bourke, Brewarrina, Bogan, Cobar, Coonamble, Walgett and Warren (including the smaller villages such as Engonnia, Collarenebri, Goodooga and Louth). Applicants need to apply as a 'team' consisting of an adult and a young person 16-24 years (With appropriate parental and school permission). Contact Gail Naden Tel 02 6822 2484 Mobile 0428 220 029 Email rico@outbackarts.com.au
Closing 5 November

MURRAY CONSERVATORIUM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - Hurry! Closes tomorrow
Murray Conservatorium is delighted to announce that scholarships valued at more than $15,000 will be offered for study in 2005. Providing half fees for individual tuition in piano, brass, strings, woodwind, guitar, percussion and voice, the scholarships will be awarded on the basis of demonstrated achievement or potential. Students up to and including 18 years of age studying classical or contemporary styles are encouraged to apply. In addition, the Bill Kell Memorial Scholarship and the Murray Conservatorium Choir Scholarship will be on offer. These awards provide full fees for study in voice together with free membership of the Murray Conservatorium Choir and are open to singers aged between 18 and 25 years. Contact Peter Lynch, Director, Tel 02 6042 0901
Closing 5 November

MEGALO ACCESS ARTS PRINTMAKER-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM - Hurry! Closes tomorrow
The residencies are for a period of six weeks and come with a stipend of $2,000 and a materials allowance of $300. There are five places available in 2005, four are reserved for Megalo members and artists from the ACT and a fifth place is designated for a visiting artist from outside the ACT. The visiting artist receives an additional $3,000 travel and accommodation allowance. The Megalo Print Studio has facilities for etching, lithography, relief and screen-printing. Tel 02 6241 4844 Website www.megalo.org
Closing 5 November

2005 INDENT PARTNERSHIP GRANTS
Indent is a youth entertainment network for NSW which puts you in the drivers' seat, asking you what you want and then helping you to achieve it. Indent is currently offering $80, 000 in grants to help the young people of NSW stage drug and alcohol free gigs. Individual groups have the opportunity to receive up to $6000 to stage four events over twelve months in their local community. Contact Greg Carey, Tel 02 9699 9706 Email greg@indent.net.au Website www.indent.net.au
Closing 8 November

RUSSELL PAGE FELLOWSHIP FOR CONTEMPORARY DANCE
A new and exciting opportunity exists for emerging and mid-career professional dancers either working in or interested in developing a practice in contemporary dance. A sum of $10,000 will be made available annually to an outstanding dancer to develop their practice, whether through individual professional development or developing a cherished project. Contact Ben White Tel 02 9250 1908 Email bwhite@sydneytheatre.com.au
Closing 10 November

MGF LEG-UPS: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Volunteers from community museums are encouraged to apply for the MGF Leg-Ups: Skills Development Grant to attend the Cultural Planning seminar to be held on 5 November. Contact Andrew Gill Tel 02 9339 9905 Freecall 1800 114 311 Email regional1@mgfnsw.org.au
Closing 25 November

HILL END ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM
Artists are invited to apply for the sixth season of residencies at Hill End. A limited number of residency places in 2004 will be funded with the support of the NSW Ministry for the Arts. The program is managed by Bathurst Regional Gallery and further enquires can be directed to gallery staff Tel 02 6331 6066 Website www.hillendart.com
Closing 3 December

PLAYING AUSTRALIA
The Australian Government's cultural grants programs provide financial assistance for performing arts touring, regional and community festivals and developing and touring exhibitions. Playing Australia provides funding for performing arts touring. Applications are sought from performing arts presenters, touring organisations and companies planning tours commencing from July 1, 2005. Tollfree 1800 819 461 (to leave a message) Email playing.australia@dcita.gov.au Website www.dcita.gov.au
Closing 15 December

OZCO ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER ARTS BOARD
Grants now open in the catgories of New Work, Presentation and Promotion and Skills and Arts Development from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Board of the Australia Council for the Arts. Contact the Australia Council for a copy of the 2004 handbook before applying Freecall 1800 226 912 Email handbook@ozco.gov.au Website www.ozco.gov.au/grantFinder.aspx
Closing 15 December

OZCO LITERATURE BOARD 'WRITE IN YOUR FACE' INITIATIVE
Write in Your Face is a program of support to young writers, funded under the Australian government's Young and Emerging Artists' Initiative. Proposals are invited from young writers who are using language in innovative ways. This may involve writing for zines, e-zines, comics, multimedia, multi-artforms, websites, live performance and spoken word. Contact Jill Jones Tel 02 9215 9052 Freecall 1800 226 912 Email j.jones@ozco.gov.au Website www.ozco.gov.au
Closing 15 December

ANAT CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP FUND
The Australian Network for Art and Technology offers this quick response fund for Australian artists (resident in Australia) to attend national and international events. Funding is available for travel and registration fees and applicants must be members of ANAT. The closing date for each round is the last day of every month (except for December), with applicants notified by the 14th day of the next month. The event being applied for must start no earlier than the 21st of the following month e.g. applications received at June 30 must be for events commencing on July 21 or later. Tel 08 8231 9037 Website www.anat.org.au/pages/conwork.htm
Ongoing

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Competitions, Awards + Prizes

2005 NSW PREMIER'S LITERARY AWARDS & TRANSLATION PRIZE
In 1979 the NSW Government inaugurated the annual literary awards to honour distinguished achievement by Australian writers in creative and scholarly writing.Total prize money for the 2005 NSW Premier's Literary Awards is $167,000 across a range of categories. Contact Tel 02 9228 5533 Freecall 1800 358 594 Email ministry@arts.nsw.gov.au Website www.arts.nsw.gov.au/awards/LiteraryAwards/2005%20awards/litawards_05.htm
Closing 12 November

PATRICK WHITE AWARDS
A cash award of 20,000 for a full length, unproduced play by an Australian playwright over 19 years of age. The winning playwright will also have the opportunity to work with STC directors and actors during a workshop culminating in a rehearsed reading of their play during the Sydney Writers' Festival in 2005. Tel 02 92501700 Email jfitzgerald@sydneytheatre.com.au Website www.sydneytheatre.com.au/content.asp?cID=36
Closing 22 November

CENTRE FOR AUSTRALIAN CULTURAL STUDIES AWARD 2004
An award for an outstanding contribution to the quality of Australian cultural studies. Applications/ nominations from all areas of creative and community endeavour will be considered. Applications/ nominations of not more than two pages should be sent to: Dr David Headon, Director, Centre for Australian Cultural Studies, C/- School of Humanities & Social Sciences, University College, ADFA
Canberra ACT 2600
Closing 29 November

ST VINCENT DE PAUL'S ART FOR YOUTH COMPETITION
'Art for Youth' invites you to explore your creativity through art or writing, focusing on the theme, 'Celebrating Young People Making a Difference in Our Community'. You could write poetry, a story, a movie script or a newspaper article, or you could do graffiti art, painting, drawing or photography.
The best entry will win a cool digital camera. Website www.vinnies.org.au/nswact/afy-competition/index.cfm
Closing 3 December

LINDEN POSTCARD SHOW
Enter a small work into Linden's 2005 Postcard Show, and you could win up to $5,000 and sell your work. The Linden Postcard Show is one of the only open entry award exhibitions left in Australia; meaning all work entered is guaranteed a space on the wall. The show has consistently attracted a wide variety of artists, including painters, printmakers, photographers and sculptors, with the work of young emerging artists hung alongside that of more established and well-known artists. Contact Amy Barrett-Lennard, Linden Director Tel 03 9209 6794 Email info@lindenarts.org Website www.lindenarts.org
Closing 6 December

2005 CITIGROUP PRIVATE BANK AUSTRALIAN PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT PRIZE
This prize returns in 2005 in conjunction with the Archibald Prize. The Art Gallery of NSW is now calling for entries that embrace new and innovative approaches to an established photographic genre. The prize is only open to Australian residents and entries must have been taken in the 12 months prior to entry closing date. Email entries@ag.nsw.gov.au Website www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/art_prizes/cpbappp2
Closing 4 March 2005

NEW ENGLAND REVIEW POETRY COMPETITION 2005
This competition is open to unpublished poems of up to 40 lines, of any theme and any style.
Entry fee $5 per poem, $12 for three. First Prize $150, Second Prize $75 Highly Commended and Commended Certificates. Results and winning poems are to appear in the Winter Edition of New England Review. Contact Susan McMichael, Email sukirex@tpg.com.au. Send entries to Competition Coordinator, 50 Kentucky St Armidale NSW 2350
Closing 15 March 2005

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Resources

THE SEARCH MAP
The South East Arts Region has released its new SEARCH Map, a guide to the cultural highlights of the South East. Produced by SEAR and designed by Jan Mallinson, the map is a 16 page booklet listing the galleries, tudios, community art centres, exhibition spaces, public art, keeping places, museums and sites of historical interest in the Bega Valley, Bombala, Cooma-Monaro, Eurobodalla and Snowy River Shires. In total it features nearly 200 entries. 20,000 copies have been printed and distributed through Tourist Information Centres in the region, and section are available for download from the SEAR website. Contact Jo Wright, Project Officer Tel 02 6456 1588 Email jwright@sear.org.au Website www.sear.org.au.

ARTREACH SPRING 2004
The Regional Arts NSW quarterly magazine features all the latest news and stories about the arts in regional NSW. Articles on major events and projects in all art forms from every region of the State, plus
Background stories
Insights and tips for project managers
New resources online and in print
Pull out wall map and guide to the regions, including all RADO contact details
What's on listings
Grants, prizes and opportunities.
FREE for artists and community arts organisations who can't afford it. Others we ask to subsribe - $32 for four issues a year. Contact Andrew Griffiths Tel 02 9247 8577 ext 3 Email admin@regionalartsnsw.com.au

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About this e-Bulletin

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CREDITS & THANKS
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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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