Highlights
Cinderella
Until 8 November, Goulburn
This new version of Cinderella from Scottish writer Stuart Paterson is a spunky, radical and delightful reworking of a magical story full of the traditional elements of pantomime and yet offering a surprising and entertaining evening of fairy-tale enchantment, a love story for the whole family. Susannah Lace plays Cinderella, ably supported by high energy cast Joshua Waters, Michelle McAleer, Melissa Chandler, Brian Hill, Ann Gaul, Greg Seckold, Roger Feltham, Linden Fennamore, Doreen Mullen, Zac Young, and new comer Victor Moore who plays the charismatic and dapper Prince Charming. Presented by Lieder Theatre Company, directed by Chrisjohn Hancock. Performances on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 7.30pm; 2pm matinees on Saturdays. Tickets $18/$13/$10. Tel 02 4821 5066 Website www.liedertheatre.com
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Freshly Plucked
8 November, Orange
This festival features local artists performing alongside major touring bands on two stages. The line up includes touring artists Butterfingers, Something With Numbers, Psycroptic, Pod People, The Tenants, Guns For Glory, Alias and The Jams, MojoJuju and The Snake Oil Merchants, Valanga Khoza and Radiophobia. Supporting the touring artists are local acts The Filthy Rich, Dead Modern, Resistants and The Trend with more to be announced. There will be live graffiti art mural, street performers, experimental cinema, games, markets, street performers and a signing tent where audience members can meet bands and artists playing at the event. Freshly Plucked is an all ages festival and aims to provide safe and secure drug and alcohol free entertainment to the young people of the Central West. Tickets $24/$18. At Orange Function Centre, Eyles St. Contact Jason Lowe Tel 02 6393 6828 Website www.myspace.com/freshlyplucked
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Rockin’ the Bungles- Crooked Mountain Concert
15 November, Coonabarabran
With the spectacular Warrumbungle National Park as a backdrop, this open air concert commences at sunset with a Gamilaroi Welcome to Country, followed by a performance from the winners of the Western Region Battle of the Bands, then by swing from special guest artist James Reyne, followed by country singer Felicity Urquhart. An evening of great music, fine foods, and entertainment. Children’s activities will be provided and fresh local produce and wines will be on sale at the market stalls. Bring along a chair, blanket and pillows to relax and unwind under the stars. Children's entertainment starts 5pm, concert at 7pm. Contact Aileen Bell Tel 02 6825 4364 Email aileen.bell@environment.nsw.gov.au Website www.outbacknow.com.au
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Momentum: 18th Tamworth Fibre Textile Biennial
15 November - 18 Januray, Tamworth
Momentum identifies 25 artists on the move, embracing the future with works that surprise and inspire. The exhibition provides audiences with a focus on the finest and most exploratory aspects of contemporary fibre textile practice. Textiles pioneer the way forward with new ideas, materials, technologies and applications. The 18th Tamworth Fibre Textile Biennial reflects this development and ever increasing rate of change in the field. It presents the vibrancy of contemporary Australian textiles, exploring the forces that drive our most innovative and accomplished practitioners. At Tamworth Regional Gallery, 466 Peel St. Tel 02 6767 5459 Website www.tamworthregionalgallery.com.au
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Chris Gudu: Exhilarating sounds of Zimbabwe
28 - 29 November, Coffs Harbour
Chris Gudu returns with a celebration of the exhilarating sound of Zimbabwean Township Jive for a night of powerful rhythms and dance with his highly charged and sensational seven-piece band. The Chris Gudu band completed a dynamic tour of Australia last year as they launched the album Bavimbeni, and now are set to deliver an even more passionate performance with the colourful rhythms of Zimbabwe and Southern Africa. "Chris Gudu is an essential part of the Australian world Music Scene." (ABC Limelight Magazine). "Chris is back with his High calibre and dynamic band! " (The Chronicle, Zimbabwe). At the Jetty Theatre, 7.30pm. Tickets $25/$20. Tel 02 6652 8088 Website www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au
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Other News
Art at the Heart  a hit
A thousand of the country’s artists, arts workers and arts volunteers were part of the largest Regional Arts Australia conference in history – Art at the Heart, in October. The conference was opened by the Federal Minister for the Arts, The Hon. Peter Garrett, who joined delegates for a moving arrival ceremony on the banks of the Todd River, hosted by local residents and members of the Central Arrernte community who played a big role in the conference. “Not only was this our biggest national conference ever, it was also the biggest conference ever held in Alice Springs,” says the President of Regional Arts Australia, Suzie Hazelhurst. The conference brought together delegates from around the nation and the world for three days of exceptional performance and discussion about the role the arts play in building and sustaining towns in regional and remote Australia.
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NSW artist wins Country Energy Art Prize
Gail English of Crescent Head on the NSW mid north coast has been announced as this year’s winner of Countryscapes 2008 for her work Last Year's Crops. The works were judged by Georgina Pemberton, Head of Australian Paintings at Sotheby’s, at Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery on 21 October. Georgina said Gail’s work stands out because it engages the viewer, conveying a real sense of the Australian landscape. “I had the feeling of flying across the landscape and looking down on a patchwork of fields,” Ms Pemberton said. “The artist has her own visual language.” Gail was also a finalist in the Country Energy Art Prize in 2003, 2005 and 2007. Prizes were also awarded for the Youth Encouragement Award, Employees Choice Award, and Highly Commended Finalists.
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John Philippides wins 2008 Jacaranda Aquisitive Drawing Award
John Philippidies has taken out the major prize with his drawing Portrait 2. The work is a portrait of the artist’s mother who has been the subject of many of John’s works. The artist lives and works from his home at Leura in the Blue Mountains of NSW. The announcement of the $15,000 prize and $15,000 of acquisitions was made by the judge of the 2008 JADA Hendrick Kolenberg, Senior Curator of Australian Prints, Drawings and Watercolours at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. "There is something indefinable about this drawing, it is strong and obsessive. But most of all it truly captures the essence of the subject in all her uniqueness." said Hendrick. The $15,00 in acquisitions were awarded to Peter Bellew, Tuncester Track, Godwin Bradbeer, Man in a Squared Space, Sussie Heymans, Sequence, Anne Judell, Zone and Gosia Wlodarczak, Crumpled. The winning work and acquisitions will join the Grafton Regional Gallery JADA collection, which contains an impressive collection of Austrlian drawing.
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Cultural Ministers support Indigenous contemporary music sector
Australian and New Zealand cultural ministers met in Alice Springs on 2 October and called for Australia-wide support to build a stronger Indigenous contemporary music sector. The Ministers adopted a national pilot initiative and released an Indigenous Contemporary Music Action Plan to encourage all levels of government to assist the sector to help it achieve its full potential. “The Cultural Ministers Council has endorsed a plan to focus support for Indigenous musicians and producers across Australia in urban, regional and remote areas,” Northern Territory Deputy Chief Minister and current Chair of CMC, Marion Scrymgour said. “What we want to see is greater exposure for the talent and creativity of Indigenous musicians and more coordinated and focused support to assist them to produce and record quality music and generate more income, in a more sustainable way.” Federal Arts Minister Peter Garrett said Indigenous contemporary music was making its mark on Australian and international stages and enriching Australia’s music culture.
- Read the full media release here
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Regional Arts Australia Volunteer Awards
A total of 13 people from across Australia received the inaugural Regional Arts Australia Volunteer Award on 4 October, at a ceremony held under the stars at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station, during the art at the heart conference dinner. The awards are designed to give volunteers national recognition for their contribution towards the arts across regional, rural and remote Australia. Each recipient received a beautiful artwork from Alice Springs designer Elliat Rich and a certificate designed by Katrina Allan. The award included flights, accommodation and registration to attend art at the heart. From NSW, Heather Blackley was awarded for a long and outstanding contribution to the arts in Condobolin and the Lachlan arts community in NSW. Peta-Leigh Silver was awarded the youth prize for her work as a volunteer trainer with the Gunnedah Circus School, showing a remarkable level of commitment for a young person aged just 15 years.
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Ministers commit to voluntary Indigenous art code
Federal and state cultural ministers have agreed a code of conduct on Indigenous art must be finalised by the end of the year. The ministers met in Alice Springs in October and discussed the rollout of the long-awaited industry code. The Australia Council has been charged with the responsibility of ensuring its conclusion and circulation. But federal Arts Minister Peter Garrett says he cannot give a timeframe on when the code would be transferred from a voluntary one to a legally enforceable document. "Let's go through this consultation. We want it to be thorough, we recognise it is [an] important issue and it needs to be done properly on the basis of the stakeholder engagement and the consultation," he said. "Then we'll take the next appropriate steps."
- Read the story on the ABC website here
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ABC puts regional artists on the digital map
Artpost is an interactive website and short video series for TV broadcast, which showcases artists working in regional and remote parts of the country. Peter Garrett, the Federal Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, launched Artpost at the Art at the Heart Conference in Alice Springs in October. The centrepiece of Artpost is a digital interactive arts map of Australia where you can watch artists at work in their studio - from Toowoomba to Lightning Ridge, from Broome to Strahan. The site provides the tools for students, teachers, art lovers and artists to create short videos about who they are and their work, for inclusion on the digital map. In five easy steps, a video can be created and uploaded directly to what will become a living art gallery of all corners of Australia. The videos will also be broadcast on ABC1 and ABC2.
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Ten bands to hit the road thanks to touring grants
Ten Australian bands and musicians will hit the road on tours of regional and rural Australia thanks to $91,000 in funding through the Contemporary Music Touring Program, Arts Minister Peter Garrett has announced. Mr Garrett said the annual funding was an important way the Government could support new and emerging acts. “The funding I am announcing today will provide Australian performers with an opportunity to tour around the country, share their work and expand their audience,” said Mr Garrett. “The touring programs supported in this funding round cover a mix of styles, with venues in every state and territory, including regional communities, given the opportunity to see some great live acts.” The Contemporary Music Touring Program has assisted around 270 bands to extend their touring and find new audiences in regional and rural Australia.
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New theatre in heart of Wine Country
A week-long program from 21 November marks the opening a new theatre space in the very heart of Hunter Valley Wine Country. Cessnock Performing Arts Centre includes a 466 seat theatre. The seating is positioned at floor level and raked to allow for uninterrupted sight lines. The auditorium is also equipped to cater for audience members who may be hearing impaired. The stage is a Proscenium Arch non fly tower venue, and the rigging system is a combination of dead hung masking, a traveller main curtain, mid stage flat black traveller, upstage flat black traveller and a white cyc. Equipped for professional staging needs, the theatre includes a Meyer sound system, Strand lighting controls, 132 dimmers and Selecon lighting instruments. There are four onstage lighting bars raised and lowered on mechanical pile winders.
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The Deadlys 2008
Winners of the 14th annual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander awards were announced at a spectacular star-studded ceremony held at the Sydney Opera House on Thursday, October 9, 2008. A who’s who of black Australia dazzled on the red carpet before joining hundreds of excited audience members in the Concert Hall for a celebration of Indigenous excellence in music, sport, entertainment and community achievement. Hosted by AFI award-winning actor Luke Carroll, the Deadlys 2008 was an unforgettable night of entertainment featuring the angelic voice of internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter Gurrumul Yunupingu. Also wowing the crowds with their vocals were the captivating Jessica Mauboy and the glamorous Ursula Yovich, while the legendary Jimmy Little also showed Australia he’s still got it with an impressive performance of his original hit, Royal Telephone.
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New funding boost for creative communities
The Australia Council for the Arts is supporting major community arts and cultural development projects through the new creative communities partnership initiative. The creative communities partnerships are the result of the Australian Government’s announcement of a creative communities initiative worth $10 million over four years in the May Budget. Creative communities partnerships aim to support major community arts and cultural development projects of excellence that deliver to the community partnerships priority areas, align arts and non-arts partners and have clear outcomes that extend beyond the life of the project. Creative communities partnerships support opportunities for Australians to participate in meaningful arts and cultural activities in the places where they live, encouraging innovation and enhancing community wellbeing. Proposals may include a range of diverse but related activities and could be for a period of up to three years for total amounts between $50,000.00 and $600,000. Projects must be completed by 30 June 2012.
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Minister joins hundreds of thousands to sing 'Sing'
Arts Minister Peter Garrett joined more than 300,000 school children from across the nation on 23 October who performed the same song, at the same time in celebration of Music. Count Us In. “Music. Count Us In is a great initiative and it was great to be able to take part and officially count more than 2000 kids into their performance in the forecourt of Parliament House today. “This event is a great way to remind us of the important part music plays in a complete education, as well as its significant contribution to our community and cultural life.” The song, Sing, was written by four Melbourne high school students in collaboration with project ambassador, Mr John Foreman. “We are delighted to see the Australian Government supporting the project this year because Music. Count Us In provides a very real way to remind parents, teachers and policy-makers about the value to kids in learning music while at school,” Mr Foreman said.
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Australia Council theatre key organisations announced
The Australia Council for the Arts has announced that 25 small to medium theatre companies will receive key organisations funding in 2009. The 25 companies will receive total funding worth more than $5million next year, with 11 companies receiving key organisations grants for the first time. On average, the size of key organisations grants will increase by 42 per cent in 2009, compared to 2008. The Australia Council’s theatre board assessed applications to the funding category at their June 2008 meeting, as the culmination of their two-year Make It New consultation process into the best ways to support the theatre sector. Theatres approved for the grant include HotHouse Theatre in and Monkey Baa Theatre for Young People. A full list of grant recipients is avalable online.
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Project Reports
Winter holiday art workshops
July 2008, Rylstone
Wollemi Children's Creative Arts hosted a series of creative arts workshops for children aged 7 - 17 years in which they were able to learn new skills, develop new techniques and experience unique materials. Over two days during the school holidays, ten tutors ran workshops for 178 students in ceramics, drawing, collage, sculpture, batic and weaving to produce a personal artwork. The workshops produced great feedback from children, parents and teachers. The wide variety of exciting activities provided by an enthusiastic, inspiring and caring group of presenters meant there was something for everyone, and the students were proud of their creations.
This project was supported with a grant from the Regional Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program (CASP).
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Raw Metal Dance Workshops
September 2008, Narrabri
Narrabri Youth Services hosted dance workshops with teachers and performers Daniel Bowden and Steve Trlinfrom Raw Dance Company. 93 young participants were involved in the workshops on hiphop, break dancing, funk, tap and jazz. The project allowed for young people to discover a new means to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle while enjoying a different culture and its music. The students were encouraged to express themselves through dance. The local dance group also gained experience and training from the workshops.
This project was supported with a grant from the Regional Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program (CASP).
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New Resources
Gateways Journal
Interactions between universities, the community sector and public policy making are the focus of a new refereed Journal, Gateways: International Journal of Community Research and Engagement. Pauline O'Loughlin, Gateways co-editor, said "This journal provides a much-needed forum where academics and non-academics can question, debate and reflect on the principles and practice of their engagement to improve the quality of life in local communities around the world," she said. Featuring contributions from leading Australian, US, Canadian and European thinkers, the first edition locates community engagement within broader academic contexts of social capital, ethics and inclusion and includes critical case studies of research-practitioner collaborative projects. The Gateways Journal is published by UTS ePress as a partnership between UTS's award-winning Shopfront Community Program and the Centre for Urban Research and Learning at Loyola University.
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Australia Council | arts marketing resources
A range of arts marketing resources are now available from the Australia Council's research hub online. The Australia Council is consolidating its online resources for the arts sector into a centralised research hub of information. Many of the resources for arts marketers that were available through the fuel4arts website have now been moved into the research hub. These include news stories, conference papers, how-to guides, case studies and a host of other resources. Sections on audience development, fund development, promotion, sales and strategic marketing make it easy to find your way around the site. Email artsmarketing@australiacouncil.gov.au
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What's On
Sydney Travelling Film Festival in Bowraville
Until 2 November, Bowraville
Delivering the best in world cinema, this year’s program serves up stories from Italy, Israel, France, Romania, Mongolia, Denmark and Australia. The festival opens with a special screening of Aussie drama Unfinished Sky starring William McInnes. Also featuring a trip to Prague with Danish star Mads Mikkelsen (After the Wedding), a vibrant Italian family drama set in the turbulent 1960s and 1970s, the gorgeous Academy Award®-nominated epic Mongol, critically-acclaimed Australian produced drama, Son of a Lion, a French WWII drama starring the fabulous Cécile de France (The Singer, The Spanish Apartment) and a tryst with gypsies in Tony Gatlif’s Transylvania. Program & details online. Website www.sydneyfilmfestival.org
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Wanda Driscoll: Beyond the Blue Mountains
Until 12 November, Molong
Beyond the Blue Mountains is a collection of vibrant works from artist Wanda Driscoll. Wanda’s artworks glow with clear bright colours and free expressive and confident brush strokes. She paints with a deft hand and an experienced eye that can only be attained through 30 plus of painting. This exhibition shows a range of new works of the landscape and everyday objects that mark ‘our place’ beyond the blue mountains. An exhibition definitely worth seeing. At Jayes Gallery, 31-33 Gidley St, Molong. Tel 02 6366 9093 Website www.jayesgallery.blogspot.com
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Whispers from the Mind
Until 16 November, Cowra
A thought-provoking collaborative exhibition including paintings, sculpture and glassware by three Australian/Chilean artists: Marianella Braithwaite, Monic Valenzuela Hoces and Eduardo Lopez-Valdezpino. Through their artwork each artist engages with recollections of their country of birth, their sense of place in their adopted homeland and personal experiences of loss, joy and love. And although they have interwoven personal experiences and memories into their individual works, together their work is complementary. This exhibition has been supported by the Embassy of Chile, Canberra. At Cowra Regional Art Gallery, 77 Darling St. Tel 02 6340 2190 Website www.cowraartgallery.com.au
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Between Seasons
Until 17 November, Gulgong
Between Seasons presents the latest offerings with dynamic artists from the gallery collections. Painters featured upstairs include Chris Adams, Martin Coyte, David Middlebrook, Christine Shoji, Mitsuo Shoji and Ken Knight. Ceramic artists in the downstairs gallery will be Sandra Black, Michel Boulay, Mirta Morigi, Jenny Orchard, Greg Payce, Tania Rollond, Peter Rushforth, Julie Shepherd, Rynne Tanton, Pauline Welfare and Alistair White. Director of Cudgegong Gallery Lyn Cole is excited with the quality of work on offer. “This exhibition will demonstrate the breadth and scope of Cudgegong Gallery’s reach. I encourage all visitors to enjoy a private Between Seasons Showing of ceramics in the downstairs gallery and paintings in the upstairs gallery." At Cudgegong Gallery, 102 Herbert St. Website www.cudgegonggallery.com.au
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Not Just Black and White: The Life and Images of Tom Lennon
Until 11 January, Wagga Wagga
Wagga Wagga’s answer to Max Dupain, Tom Lennon documented the fabric of life in the Riverina in the 1950s, '60s and '70s. Not Just Black and White: The Life and Images of Tom Lennon tells the story of Tom’s life and his remarkable body of photographic work. Tom Lennon holds a unique place in Wagga Wagga’s history – cutting a familiar and proudly eccentric figure as The Daily Advertiser photographer from 1955 to the early 1970s. His photographs provide a vast collection of striking visual fragments of the social and cultural history of the times. He was also an artist, sculptor, cartoonist and inventor, and was passionate about animals. The exhibition is a partnership project between the Museum of the Riverina and the Charles Sturt University Riverina Archives. At Museum of the Riverina, cnr Baylis & Morrow St. Website www.wagga.nsw.gov.au
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A Singing Quilt concert
1 November, Bundanoon
A special concert featuring the premiere performance of A Singing Quilt, music for mixed choir, pre-recorded voices and five percussionists by Andrew Ford, sung by a combined choir of 8 local choirs. A Singing Quilt is a reflection on the history, peoples and environment of the Wingecarribee Shire. The concert also features performances by Can Belto, Canberra based world music choir led by Moya Simpson and DRUMatiX, ANU based percussion group directed by Gary France. 3pm and 7pm, at Bundanoon Memorial Hall. Tickets $15/$8/$25 family. There will also be an exhibiton of quilts by the Southern Highands Quilters Guild. Tickets available from Tourism Southern Highlands, Tel 1300 657 559. Details online. Website www.wsc.nsw.gov.au
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The Tempest
1 - 15 November, Wagga Wagga
The University Theatre Ensemble is proud to stage its last production for 2008: William Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Described by the Royal Shakespeare Company as "Shakespeare's magical last play, his poignant farewell to the stage - has love, tragedy and comedy combined in equal measure. The usurped Prospero draws his enemies to his enchanted island to exact his revenge, yet ultimately finds peace and the ability to forgive." Directed by visiting lecturer, Peta Downes. The play is cast from third year graduating students in CSU’s BA in Acting for Screen and Stage, and designed and stage managed by third year students from the BA Design for Theatre and Television. At the Riverina Playhouse, Wagga Wagga. Tickets $22/$20/$18/$11.50. Tel 02 6926 9688 Website www.civictheatre.com.au
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Tender
4 - 9 November, Wodonga
HotHouse Theatre present Tender, an evocative, mysterious and astonishingly sophisticated first play from young Sydney playwright Nicki Bloom. A haunting examination of love, loss and grief, the production was a smash hit during its debut Sydney season last year. Sarah can’t remember what happened in the gardens. Her memory is fractured, her husband Michael seems barely present and her parents-in-law, Yvonne and Patrick, are losing patience. What is it that she has lost and can she get it back? As we jump between events before and after that night in the gardens, it becomes clear that Sarah’s scars run deep. Tender is the winner of the 2006 The Adrian Consett Stephen Memorial Prize and the 2007 Inscription Chairman’s Award for Best Play. At Hume Building Society Butter Factory Theatre. Tickets $42/$32/$16 Tel 02 6021 7433 Website www.hothousetheatre.com.au
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Wiradjuri art exhibition
6 - 9 November, Forbes
Over 100 artworks by Aboriginal artists from or living in Central NSW, including painting, weaving, drawing, etching and wood sculpture. Traditional cooking and dance will compliment this important social and cultural event. View and share in the art that unites a people's vision for ancestral voices. Curated by Scott Chamney and Sean-James Cassidy. Thursday and Friday will be information days with talks by some of the artists. On the Friday there will be Aboriginal dance and other events. Free admission. At Forbes Art Gallery, 2 Sherriff St. Tel 02 6851 2600 Email art@forbesartgallery.com Website www.forbesartgallery.com
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Melinda Schneider in concert
7 November, Mittagong
Be Yourself. Courageous. Safe. Awake Now. They're only song titles. But because they're Melinda Schneider songs, you can be pretty sure there's very little pretence or artifice going on between words and feelings, between the heart of the lyric and pure, unadulterated life experience. The singer has been writing and performing with some of the most experienced hands in Nashville, including Paul Kelly, Patty Griffin and Lucinda Williams. Be Yourself was conceived and recorded in Nashville with her own hand-picked team of co-writers, and co-produced by Melinda and her songwriting partner Gordon Kennedy with US country music veteran Michael Clute. It's also the first release on Melinda’s own label, Be Music. At Mittagong RSL Club. Tel 02 4871 1290
Website www.melindaschneider.com
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Three Hunter artists
7 - 23 November, Wollembi
Through the mediums of screen-printing, silk painting and photography, three artists, Alison Green, Jayney Carter and Max Elliott express their separate visions of the Australian environment. Jayney Carter observes and reproduces the ever-changing colours of the seasons. Her preferred medium of silk and ink beautifully reflects her passion for colour and light in wearable artworks. Alison Green, well known for her detailed and accurate silkscreen prints of Australian birds, exhibits a new range of multi-panelled fabric wall pieces using her strong, clean colours and crisp images. Max Elliott combines the weathered integrity of aged wood with his insightful photographs of the natural world. Where possible he selects the frame and image from the same location, thus the frame-making process has begun long before he takes the photo. At the Wollombi Cultural Centre, Wollombi Rd. Tel 02 4998 1069 Website www.wollombi.org
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Glenn Woodley: Just My Meditations
7 November - 11 December, Hill End
Born and raised in Jamaica, Glenn Woodley’s artworks are strongly influenced by Jamaican/Reggae 'street art of the third world'. Now based in the remote gold mining village of Hill End, New South Wales, Woodley uses his distinct ‘visual reggae’ style of paintings and digital images to reflect upon the landscape, both natural and man-made, of this quintessentially Australian place. At the Jean Bellette Gallery, Visitor Centre, Hill End. Tel 02 6337 8206
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National Trust Portrait Exhibition
8 November - 14 December, Maitland
A group of 9 Hunter Valley artists were invited to paint national and local celebrities and dignitaries for this exhibition. Among the subjects portrayed are the Honourable Mahla Pearlman OA, Former Chief Justice of the Land and Environment Court of NSW; Margaret Sivyer OAM, who has been dedicated to the promotion of the arts in the Hunter Valley; and John O’Brien, creative screen script writer. Half the proceeds from art sales will be donated to the National Trust, for the upkeep of beautiful heritage buildings Grossman and Brough House. The two year project has been enjoyable and challenging for the artists involved, including Shirley Cameron Roberts, Brian Roberts, Robyn Werkhoven and Katherine Sullivan, Glenn Henderson, Francis Celtlan, Ron Baer, Paul O’Brien and P. Ross Gould. At Brough House (former Maitland Art Gallery). Contact Robyn Werkhoven, Tel 02 4938 9572
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Jimmie Sloggett and Tuhi Timoti
8 November, Canowindra
One of Taste Canowindra's favourite performers, Jimmie Sloggett, will bring Tuhi Timoti to join him in concert. As one of Australia’s finest vocalist/guitarists, Tuhi’s credits are impressive. He has worked and toured with Ray Charles, Ricky may, Doug Parkinson, Cilla Black, Soloman King, Danny La Rue, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Malvin Major, Sir Howard Morrison, John Rowles, Billy T James, Max Bygraves and Rolf Harris. Jimmie Sloggett is one of Australia's most accomplished musicians. Jimmie took up saxophone at the age of 16 and his first band was from and based in Orange, NSW. Johnny O'Keefe encouraged Jimmie as an arranger and musical producer as well as a saxophonist in his band the Dee Jays and had Jimmie do the arrangements for two of his biggest hits ‐ Sing, Sing, Sing and I Thank You. Tickets $30/$80 for meal & show. At Taste Canowindra, Crn Ferguson and Tilga St. Bookings Tel 02 6344 2332.
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Good Companye Concert: Ancient & Modern
9 November, Orange
Good Companye a Cappella group was formed by David Tattersall in Orange back in 1991 to promote adult choral singing. Since then, the group has performed many concerts in Orange, Dubbo, Bathurst and Young. There have been other special concerts that departed from the standard format, such as The Fall of the Angels (a performance of the plays from the York Cycle of Mystery Plays integrated with Vittoria's Missa O Magnum Mysterium), two Handel oratorios, Horovitz's Horrortorio and Rutter's Wind in the Willows. An extensive eclectic repertoire, built over 16 years and many concerts has found favour with audiences. This afternoon concert follows the original model of fine music in the first part, and entertainment songs in the second. Tickets $30 Borrodell Cellar Gallery, Lake Canobolas Road Orange. Starts 3pm. Tel 02 6361 9442
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Lost Property
14 November,
Wauchope
15 November, Dorrigo
16 November,
Singleton
20 November, Gloucester
21 November, Taree
22 November,
Stroud
Shakespeare et al present Lost Property written and directed by Anne Frost. Lost Property is an exploration of biological, material and emotional inheritance in the context of the division of a family farm. This reality is very often extremely problematic in rural areas as it can also mean the division of the family. In the current financial environment the sale of properties that have been within a family, often for generations, is almost unavoidable but does the destruction of one’s history have consequences? Actions carried out by others long ago impact on the present as we gradually discover that the beauty of the landscape is underscored with cruelty and misconception. Tickets $23/$18. Starts 8pm. Contact Anne Dunn for venue details. Tel 02 4955 8110 Mob 0409 877 343
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The Skin of Our Teeth
14 - 23 November, Coffs Harbour
CHATS Productions Inc presents The Skin of Our Teeth by Thornton Wilder. The Antrobus Family has seen it all: war, plague, ice age, flood and even more war. Sound familiar? Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize winning comedy about the end of the world is brought to life, illustrated by computer-generated graphics. This innovative and exciting show stretches theatricality to its limits. The Skin of Out Teeth features many favourite CHATS performers and some newcomers - David Quinn as Mr. Antrobus, Marilyn Filewood as Mrs. Antrobus, Alex Butler as their son Henry and Madelin McIvor as their daughter Gladys. They are joined by Cheryl Duroux as the sex siren Sabina - the family’s maid, and ex-lover of Mr. Antrobus. The large ensemble cast includes CHATS members of all ages from seven to seventy. Tickets $20/$17/$16. At the Jetty Theatre, 337 Harbour Drive. Website www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au
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Mixed Relations
14 - 27 November, Bega
Mixed Relations is an exhibition of artworks by 10 Aboriginal artists living along the south coast. The artists have been hand selected by Cheryl Davison, a practicing artist who has been involved in Aboriginal arts on the south coast for over 25 years with several successful solo exhibitions to her credit. The artists represented in this exhibition work in a variety of media: fibres, painting, ink drawing, print and sculpture. Each artist is at a different stage of their development as artists but all share the same journey of cultural and spiritual connections to the south coast - 'Our love for our country and our family connections bind us together.' Artists exhibiting include Cheryl Davison, Donald Atkinson, Jodie Stewart, Craig Cruse, Aaron Broad, Steve Russell, Phyllis Stewart, Alice McKenzie, Loretta Parsley, and Bronwyn Smith. At Spiral Gallery, 47 Church St. Tel 02 6492 5322
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Euraba Paper Company 10th Anniversary gala open day
15 November, Euraba
Euraba Paper Aboriginal Corporation will celebrate 10 years of making handmade paper and paper artworks. From humble beginnings the dream of Euraba Paper has blossomed into a program of ongoing exhibitions around Australia and the world. Come to Euraba Paper Company in Boggabilla NSW to celebrate with the artists this milestone occasion. Be part of the collaborative mural, do the factory tour, visit the time line photo exhibition or just sit and chat to the artists. In the morning be entertained by local dance group and dig player. Bbq lunch will be served up featuring local favourite Johnny Cakes. After lunch grab a bargain at the Euraba Art Auction and then settle into music and stories by the Roger Knox Band. 10am - 6pm. Tel 07 4676 2972 Website www.eurabapaper.com.au
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Scarlett Affection: Real, Raw & Regional Tour
19 November - 13 December
Mullumbimby, Dundurrabin, Gloucester, Dubbo, Albury, Broken Hill, Bourke, Coonamble, Nyngan, Lightning Ridge
Scarlett Affection is a colourful acoustic two piece from Bangalow in Northern NSW who are heading out on tour throughout November and December. Taking in regional and remote towns across the state, this will be the first time Scarlett Affection have travelled so far west with their show. Renowned for their dynamic, stylish stage show, catchy folk pop songs, sibling harmonies and humour, sisters Melia and Nerida have been touted as Australia's best kept secret. After touring to the States and Canada, Scarlett Affection won an Honorary Songwriting award from the 9th Annual Great American Song Contest for their song Denouement and have received support and airplay from Triple J, ABC and community stations. Heres an opportunity for regional and remote NSW to catch this melodic and effervescent new act. Tour details online. Website www.scarlettaffection.com
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The Face of Brewarrina
20 - 23 November, Brewarrina
Brewarrina residents are invited to participate in this unique photographic project. The aim is to photograph the entire population– 1,127 individuals. Photographers from the FacingAustralia project, Karen Donnelly, Tony Nott and Raimond DeWeerdt will set up a photographic studio at the Visitor Information Centre and the community will be invited to contribute by having their photograph taken. The project is free and all participants will receive a complimentary copy of their portrait. FacingAustralia is a nationally based photographic project and uses Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data to guide the creation of composite portraits of selected Australian communities. Contact Karen Donnelly Tel 0417 457 373 Website www.facingaustralia.com
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Hiroe Swen: From Darkness to Light
21 November - 29 December, Tanja
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Hiroe Swen’s arrival in Australia, from Japan. Born in Kyoto, from 1957 to 1962 she studied ceramics at the Kyoto Crafts Institute while apprenticed to master potter Hayashi for five years. Hiroe Swen has long been regarded as one of Australia’s foremost ceramic artists, with her work represented in the National Gallery of Australia and all State Galleries. Following a number of years beset by illness, aging parents and the death of her father, Hiroe Swen has now reinvigorated her ceramic practice. Over the past four years she has made a powerful body of work imbued with her intimate experience of emotional turmoil, sorrow and the regaining of emotional strength. Narek Galleries is delighted to stage this exhibition of ceramics from a leading mature artist with a deep knowledge of materials and a mastery of techniques. At Narek Galleries, 1140 Bermagui Rd. Tel 02 6494 0112 Website www.narekgalleries.com
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Shannon Noll: No Turning Back Tour
22 November, Bathurst
Get ready to get up close and personal with the boy from the country, Shannon Noll as he tours for the first time on a large scale since 2006. Shannon and his rockin' band will be stopping in Bathurst for a Greatest Hits tour, showcasing songs from his new album Turn It Up, plus all the hits from his previous two albums which we all know and love! Shannon has promised a stripped back and reworked version of What About Me plus a few other surprises. all tickets $40 Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street Bathurst 6333 6161 Website www.bmec.com.au/bmec
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Rory Meyer, Marilyn Nicholls & Marilyn Dear exhibition
24 - 30 November, Mudgee
Rory Meyer is a spinner, weaver and silk painter producing a variety of articles for a number of years. Rory's main focus is scarves and wraps in fine wool and silk. Marilyn Nicholls is also a Spinner was well as a knitter and felter. Marilyn is well known for producing fabulous one off garments. Over a number of years, Marilyn has been breeding Alpacas and now produces these garments from this beautiful fibre. Marilyn Dear creates useable pieces of art, like handbags with character. Marilyn uses a variety of fabrics and techniques to create many unique pieces sometimes recycling pre-loved pieces of material from velvet curtains to old kimonos and decorating the surface with treasured scraps of laces and braids. Meet Rory, Marilyn and Marilyn on Saturday November 29 from 12 noon. At Pieter van Gent Winery, 141 Blacksprings Rd. Tel 02 6373 3030
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What If
25 November - 1 February, Chinderah Bay
“Sometimes as adults we’ve left something behind in our childhood that finds us needing to think like a child to retrieve it.” The exhibition What If allows both the children and adults exhibiting to dip into their dreams and hopes and emerge with extraordinary legends of possibilities. During December Michael Bryant will be launching 3 Points North, a book of east coast perspectives through photography and verse. The gallery looks forward to seeing you at Curious for this exhibition and book launch. At Curious Art Co-operative gallery, 20a Chinderah Bay Drive. Tel 02 6674 5340 Email curart@bigpond.net.au Website www.curiousart.org.au
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Anne Vriend concert
27 November, Byron Bay
Ann Vriend is a delightful young folk singer/songwriter/pianist, with a rich, powerful voice, poetic lyrics and grooving melodies. Upon hearing her heartbreaking and exquisite voice, people of all demographics stop in their tracks. Ann Vriend is a former spy. She worked incognito for an undisclosed western European agency, posing as a freelance journalist, when she met someone who was also spy - but for the other side. Against all odds, they fell in love - thus entering an increasingly complicated game of torn loyalties, clandestine passion, and treacherous lies. It is these experiences which inspired When We Were Spies, her cinematic new pop album. Vriend is an exceptionally talented artist with a strong comprehension of what her voice can do. Presented by Ku Promotions. At Byron Community Centre Theatre.Starts 8pm. Tix $22/$25. Tel 02 6685 5659
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Nature's Palette
29 - 30 November & 6 - 7 December, Wollombi
Natures Palette features the work of three local and award winning Hunter Valley artists, Helene Leane, Rebecca Rath and Darrell Tickner. Helene Leane and Rebecca Rath share a love of the monoprint technique and have produced beautiful works based on the local environment. They use overlapping colours to create intense colours and interesting textures. Darrell Tickner's sculptures combine imagination with natural materials to reveal form with feeling. At Wollombi Valley Cultural Centre, Wollombi. To be opened by James Whitington, master printmaker, Crown St Press Mellow. Acoustic Guitar by Graham Bennett. Contact Helene Leane, Tel 02 4969 8882 Email helene@g-node.com.au
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Seminars, Workshops + Training
Northern Rivers Writers Centre: authors talks
2 & 9 November, Byron Bay
Join Northern Rivers Writers Centre for two provocative events exploring culture and morality, with two of the country’s most commanding and respected journalists. Twenty years ago, Chris Masters’ groundbreaking report, The Moonlight State, blew the lid on police corruption in Queensland, triggering a royal commission and changing forever the fortune of the Sunshine State. Join Australia’s most legendary investigative reporter, for a look back at one of the most significant stories of his career, in conversation with ABC Radio National’s Mick O’Regan on 2 November. On 9 November join award winning journalist and author David Marr in conversation with David Leser about his new book The Henson Case. Marr explores the arts scandal of 2008, an affair that provoked the ire of everyone from the Prime Minister to Cate Blanchett, to child abuse campaigners and working families throughout Australia. Both events at Byron Bay Community Centre. Website www.nrwc.org.au
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Guest author talks on family's escape from Iran
5 November, Orange
Author Banafsheh Serov will talk about her memoir Under a Starless Sky, about her family’s escape from Iran. Banafsheh was only eight years old when the revolution erupted in Iran. At first her family was filled with hope as the Shah's rule collapsed and the Ayatollah Khomeini made his triumphant return. But they quickly came to realise that Iran had traded one dictator for another more ruthless ruler. From the streets and bazaars of Tehran to the moonlit Turkish mountains, this a memoir about her family's extraordinary journey. The author visit is presented by Angus & Robertson, Central West Libraries and the Central West Writers’ Centre and everyone is invited to this free event. Orange City Library, Byng St, 5.30pm. Bookings essential. Tel 02 6393 8132
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Ironbarks Life Drawing workshop
8 - 9 November, Stuart Town
Tim Gratton will facilitate this workshop that includes a model on both days. Tim studied fine art, painting and drawing at the Rietveld Academy, Amsterdam as well as attending Bath Academy of Fine Arts, England. Known for his expertise in bodypainting, Tim has developed the art form to its present level of acceptance. Tim believes that the fine art traditions of drawing and painting are fundamental to working on both canvas and the human body. Participants will draw figures from life and learn classical skills as taught by the great masters. Explore anatomy, learn to direct your line, shade and create tones by working both the negative and positive spaces. Develop your own style while exploring the use of various drawing mediums. Cost $180. Accommodation available. At Ironbark Creative Arts & Crafts Centre, Old Railway Hotel Building. Contact Suzanne Gratton Tel 0422 615 945 Email precinctsydney@optusnet.com.au Website www.timgratton.com
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African drumming & singing workshops
13 - 14 November, Orange
An African drumming workshop will be held on Thursday 6 - 8pm and a singing workshop on Friday from 5 - 6pm. This will be followed by a shared community meal and community concert. Valanga Koza, an African musician from Melbourne will lead the workshop and feature in the performance, together with participants from the two workshops. Tickets for the African drumming workshop are available from Landers. Entry to the Singing workshop will be by payment at the door, with encouragement for participants to bring something to contribute to the shared meal. Workshop costs: drumming $10, singing $5, concert free. At Kenna Hall, 84 Hill St. Tel 02 6393 8600
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Tamworth Fibre Textile Biennial workshops
18 - 21 November, Tamworth
An opportunity to attend workshops, be at the opening ceremony of 18th Tamworth Fibre Textile Biennial at Tamworth Regional Gallery and exchange ideas with artisans of all persuasions during the 5 day workshop. The forum will include being present at the opening night on 14 November, hearing lectures from the participating artists amd selector, Valerie Kirk. Workshops include: Joan Schulze (USA) 'Inventions in Transparent Machine Stitching, Exploring drawing, marks and lines'; Ruth Hadlow (West Timor) 'Making in Place: developing creative relationships with the natural environment'; and Steve Gonsalves (Australia) 'Photography as a Creative Art Form'. Enrolment forms and details online. Contact Glenys Mann Tel 02 6766 3596 Email mannmaid@northnet.com.au Website www.mannmaid.com.au
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New Theatre Studies course at UNE
Theatre Studies at the University of New England will be offering a new online Masters degree in Applied Theatre Studies from 2009. This can be studied entirely off campus and part time, and is the equivalent of one year’s full-time study. UNE has an outstanding record of providing high-quality education to off-campus university students, and the staff of Theatre Studies have developed and refined the only distance-education undergraduate theatre studies major in Australia. The course is relevant to theatre practitioners (both community-based and those working in the profession), and theatre and drama teachers looking to extend, refresh and update their knowledge and practical skills. The core of the degree is based around the production or performance of a practical theatre project, which can be staged either in Armidale or in the student’s home town. The course is divided into four core components, all linked to the practical performance project, and two electives. Contact Professor Adrian Kiernander Tel 02 6773 3755 Email akiernan@une.edu.au
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Opportunities
Arts & Disability Strategy discussion paper
This discussion paper is relevant to any individual or organisation interested in areas of arts, health (including mental health), disability and community services, aging, education, employment, indigenous affairs and infrastructure. A discussion paper on developing a National Arts and Disability Strategy was released by the Cultural Ministers Council, and can be downloaded from the CMC website in Word, HTML PDF and MP3 audiovisual formats. A printed brochure version, Auslan interpreted captioned DVD, Braille and large-print versions are also available. Send submissions to Email arts.disability@environment.gov.au Website www.cmc.gov.au
Closing 3 November
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Tamworth Country Music Festival 2009 Official Guide
Rural Press Events have issued a call-out to entertainers, promoters and venue owner/operators for listings in the Official Guide includes and program for the highly acclaimed Tamworth Country Music Festival. The most popular feature of the guide is the Artist by Artist listing which is a treasured directory for fans to follow their favourite artists’ concerts during the Festival. It includes where the artists are appearing, times and dates as well as numerous artist photos and biographies. Venue information with venue map, Tamworth town map, bus routes and timetable, country music points of interest and helpful visitor guide information to Country Music Capital and the district are all included. Other features will be historic facts such as previous winners of the Country Music Awards of Australia (Golden Guitar Awards) and other major events, history of the Festival, 2009 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalists, Hands of Fame and Roll of Renown inductees, new product releases and CD launches. Contact Sandy Patterson Tel 02 6762 2399 Email sandy.patterson@ruralpress.com
Closing 14 November
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ABC Artpost
Regional Arts Australia has a new partnership with ABC television - Artpost. Artpost is an opportunity for all artists in Australia, working in any medium, to tell the world about their work by uploading a little movie or still photograph montage about their work. ABC Television and Radio will be using the website as a tool to find good stories. The site is very new so the sooner you get up there the better. The process is very simple – all the tools you need and a tutorial are on to the site, and have a look at the posts that are already on the map. Please post a profile yourself, or track down the artists in your town and create one about them. Contact Jennifer Collins if you have any further questions. Email collins.jennifer@abc.net.au Website www.abc.net.au/tv/artpost
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Become a friend of Byron Youth Service
Peer groups, puberty, school pressures, career decisions, family challenges, falling in and out of love, travelling, technology, environmental doom, getting a job, moving out of home, financing fashion…it can certainly be overwhelming to be young in today’s world. Byron Youth Service supports young people through their transition into adulthood with education programs, life skills and fun activities in conjunction with supportive community mentors and volunteers. Becoming a Friend of BYS during November, and for a $20 annual subscription, you’ll receive a cool bumper sticker to show young people that you support them. All Friends who join up in November go into a draw to win fabulous prizes donated by local businesses in the health, beauty and fitness industries worth $5,000. Tel 02 6685 7777 Website www.bys.org.au
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Employment
Events Manager, Orange City Council
Salary not stated, Orange
Applications are invited for the position of Events Manager with Council’s Human Services Division. If you are enthusiastic, self motivated, competent, highly skilled and experienced in events management with a passion for the performing arts and highest levels of customer service then Council is keen to hear from you. In this senior role, which comes with an attractive six figure salary package, you will be managing our Civic Theatre and Orange Function Centre as well as other venues and staff, and be contributing to the cultural services and development in the City of Orange, NSW. Contact Jennifer Derrick for an information package. Tel 02 6393 8142 Email JDerrick@orange.nsw.gov.au Website www.orange.nsw.gov.au
Closing 24 November
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General Manager, NORPA
Salary not stated, Lismore
Based in Lismore NSW, NORPA plays a vital role in providing performing arts for the Northern Rivers region and is one of Australia’s few successful regional performing arts companies. NORPA’s aim is to contribute to the national industry while retaining its unique regional voice. NORPA's annual program includes creating new work, presenting an annual Season, management of two venues, and engaging with local artists and audiences through these and other activities. We seek someone who is collaborative and self-motivated, and can demonstrate initiative. They must have the ability to provide leadership while working well with the breadth of people involved with NORPA – from the Board to the artistic, production and administrative staff and the many NORPA stakeholders. This includes local, state and federal government bodies plus a broad cross section of the local community. Contact NORPA for a full position description. Tel 02 6622 0300
Closing 7 November
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Grants, Fellowships + Residencies
FTO | Emerging Filmmakers Fund
The Emerging Filmmakers Fund (previously the Young Filmmakers Fund) was established in 1995 to support new and emerging filmmakers in NSW. The Fund provides career development pathways for talented practitioners, and the opportunity for the advancement of up-and-coming content creators, in the highly competitive film and television industry. The FTO encourages exploration, experimentation, and mastery of new technologies in particular. In each round, a maximum of four successful projects receive grants of up to $30,000 for production and/or post-production. The program now has no upper age limit. Instead, preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate their commitment to a career in screen content creation. Full details online. Email yff@fto.nsw.gov.au Website www.fto.nsw.gov.au
Closing 3 November
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ArtStart | NSW Youth Arts and Skills Program
Applications are invited for funding to coordinate activities associated with the ArtStart 2008-2009 NSW Youth Arts and Skills program. ArtStart aims to assist young people to gain access to education and training through involvement in arts and cultural activities. Funding is available for organisations to coordinate regional activities that support young people to develop skills and provide opportunities for them to perform and exhibit their work. Applicants must demonstrate a capacity to coordinate activities across a specified geographic area, to network with key stakeholders and to maximise participation of diverse groups of young people. Funding Guidelines and Application Form are available online. Tel 02 9846 8101
Email artstart@tafensw.edu.au Website www.artstart.com.au
Closing 7 November
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Murray Conservatorium scholarships
Murray Conservatorium is delighted to announce that scholarships valued over $10,000 will be offered for study at the Conservatorium in 2009. 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 will be on offer. This award provides full fees for study in voice together with free membership of the Murray Conservatorium Choir and is open to singers aged between 18 and 25 years. Auditions will take place on Saturday 22 November. Contact Katrina Wilson Tel 02 6041 4249 Website www.murraycon.edu.au
Closing 7 November
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NAVA | Marketing Grant for NSW artists
This grant assists professional visual artists and craftspeople in NSW to effectively market their work throughout NSW, interstate and overseas. Funds for the scheme have been made available by Arts NSW specifically to encourage visual artists residing in NSW to undertake creative and cost-effective marketing initiatives and campaigns. NAVA resources which compliment this grant include the publication Getting Art There: An Artist's Marketing Manual. These funds are to assist directly with the costs associated with the development and implementation of a Marketing Plan, for example, the preparation and distribution of a portfolio, conducting market research, building contacts, creating and maintaining a database, setting up a website, or a publicity campaign. Tel 02 9368 1900 Email nava@visualarts.net.au Website www.visualarts.net.au
Closing 15 November
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Hill End Artist in Residence for 2009
The 2009 Hill End Artists in Residence program application has been extended. Established & emerging: artists, ceramicists, curators, installation artists, new media artists, musicians, performance artists, photographers, sculptors, textile artists and writers are invited to apply for the 2009 season of residencies in Hill End. Successful applicants spend four weeks living and working in either Haefligers or Murrays Cottage during the period March 2009 to March 2010. Regional artists are encouraged to apply and may be eligible for a fully funded residency courtesy of Country Energy. For application details visit www.hillendart.com
Closing 12 December
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DEWHA | Playing Australia
Playing Australia is the Australian Government’s national touring program for the performing arts, supporting tours to regional and remote Australia. The grant aims to encourage and increase opportunities for high-quality performing arts to tour to regional and remote areas; distribute Australia's performing arts more equitably and assist the Australia-wide delivery of high quality performances; expand audiences for quality, innovative and uniquely Australian productions by increasing the diversity and frequency of performing arts experiences available to Australians; foster awareness of the performing arts and encourage cultural growth in the Australian community; promote more viable touring circuits and assist the development of a national touring infrastructure. Guidelines and application details online. Tel 1800 819 461 Email playing.australia@environment.gov.au Website www.arts.gov.au
Closing 15 December
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Awards + Prizes
Great Lakes logo design competition
The Great Lakes Underwater Group (GLUG) is calling on all members of the public and local schools to help them with a design for their group. If you're a fan of the undersea, you now have a chance to win great prizes by designing a logo and support a new Great Lakes volunteer group at the same time. With support from Great Lakes Council's Coastcare Officer, Isabelle Strachan, the group hopes to produce its own web-page, with a photo inventory of the species seen in our local marine area. In order to create an interesting and unique web page, the group would like an eye-catching and original logo that reflects the focus of the group. Prize: a mask snorkel and fin set (under 12 years of age); a 'discover scuba' session; or a snorkelling/Scuba trip with action divers (age and qualification dependent). Entry forms and details online. Website www.greatlakes.local-e.nsw.gov.au
Closing 5 November
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WetlandCare National Art competition
To celebrate World Wetlands Day 2009, an international event proclaimed by the United Nations, WetlandCare Australia has organised an Australia-wide art competition offering categories for both Children and Adults, and also a Primary School Prize. We are seeking artworks on paper exploring the theme of Upstream-Downstream; wetlands connect us all, and we also have a Photography section. The competition is acquisitive, with the winning works to be used by WetlandCare Australia to promote wetlands and the work of WetlandCare Australia. Entry forms are available online. Website www.wetlandcare.com.au
Closing 5 December
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