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HighlightsOracles of the Bush
3 - 5 April, Tenterfield Tenterfield's Oracles of the Bush is a four day cultural event encompassing live performance of Australian bush poetry, music and art. The timing of the event is set to coincide with Tenterfield's brilliant autumn - April is resplendent in a cloak of red, orange, gold and yellow providing the perfect backdrop for a truly unique Australian event. Thursday kicks off with the Induction of 2009 Oracles Legend Dinner at the Bowling Club, A Brush with Verse Art Prize Exhibition at the Forest to Furniture Gallery, and Noel Braun presenting readings from his novel Friend and Philosopher at Tenterfield Library. Highlights of the weekend include Rose, Harvey, Struck & Stewart Children’s Concert, the Bling in the Bush dinner dance, the 4 Vineyards Looming Legend heats, and the Tenterfield Tourism Poets Concert. Program and venue details online. Website www.oraclesofthebush.com Sydney Travelling Film Festival in Dubbo
3 - 6 April, Dubbo The Sydney Travelling Film Festival returns to Dubbo in 2009 with a dynamic program jam-packed with the best new local and international cinema. It will open with a special screening of new Australian drama Playing For Charlie which explores the delicate relationship between a young mother and her teenage son after the recent death of his father. This year's festival also treats Dubbo audiences to a host of cinematic voyages: to Israel with one woman's fight to save her family lemon grove; to Italy with some hilarious call-centre antics; to India with a family-friendly heart-warmer; to Barcelona with Woody Allen's last Academy Award®-nominated charmer, Vicky Christina Barcelona. Also featured are two highlights from the Sydney Film Festival; the Sydney Film Prize winner Hunger and Audience Award winner Fugitive Pieces. At Reading Cinemas, 49 Macquarie St. Film program online. Website www.sydneyfilmfestival.org Masterpieces in Wood III
10 April - 18 May, Tanja Many people work in timber in Australia covering the full range of techniques; designing, turning, carving and constructing furniture. Few can accurately be described as ‘masters’ but this exhibition shows six of Australia’s best. Covering a range of techniques, what these artists have in common is the ability to realise a unified composition through a balance of thought and skill. Having exhibited nationally and internationally they are recognised as outstanding in their field. Artworks by Peter Carrigy, Robert Howard, Scott Mitchell, Richard Raffan, Andrew Wood, and Grant Vaughan. This is the third Masterpieces in Wood exhibition to be staged at Narek Galleries in Tanja and provides a rare opportunity to view works of such high calibre, made from predominantly native Australian timbers. At Narek Galleries, Old Tanja Church, 1140 Bermagui Rd. Tel 02 6494 0112 Website www.narekgalleries.com Brushmen of the Bush
22 April - 24 May, Grafton Brushmen of the Bush presents a selection of paintings from the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery and private collections, together with memorabilia, photographs, archival and audio visual material. The role of the Brushmen of the Bush in showcasing the spirit of outback Australia to the world has been in the spotlight recently with the passing of Pro Hart who, with John Pickup, Jack Absalom, Eric Minchin and Hugh Schulz made up the famed group. The exhibition was developed by Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery to mark the thirty-third anniversary of the formation of the group, an icon of Australia’s popular culture. The exhibition is touring to Grafton and will be launched on Friday 24 April, featuring whip wheeling and joke cracking with cowgirl S.T. Ruth; the Grafton Line Dancers; and an Aussie BBQ feast. Tickets to the gala opening $25. At Grafton Regional Gallery, 158 Fitzroy St. Website www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au Camden Haven Music Festival
24 April - 3 May, Kendall, Laurieton, Port Macquarie, Wauchope, North Haven The Camden Haven Music Festival celebrates music with an outstanding program of concerts and events over two weekends. The classical component of the festival during the opening weekend will please classical music lovers, offering a feast of musical delights beginning with 'Candlelight Fantasie' on Friday evening. The Young Virtuosi concert introduces for the first time at the Festival the hauntingly beautiful sound of the Chinese harp and the prestigious Sydney Chamber Choir provides the Sunday afternoon finale to this first weekend. The second part of the Festival programme offers lovers of diverse music a choice of world music, blues, jazz, klezmer and gospel. The popular Saturday evening jazz concert will be making a return this year. Program and venue details online. Website www.camdenhavenmusicfestival.org.au Regional Arts NSW NewsCASP funds 142 new projects for 2009Regional Arts NSW is delighted to announce the successful funding applicants of the Country Arts Support Program (CASP) for 2009. This year 142 new arts projects have been given the go-ahead in regional, rural and remote NSW, with a remarkable range of activities, from opera to oral histories, totems to textiles, screen printing to songwriting, and film-making to fire art. "The Country Arts Support Program plays a key role in developing arts and cultural activities in regional communities,” said Elizabeth Rogers, CEO of Regional Arts NSW. "These small grants seed fund projects that develop artistic skills and leave a legacy that enables further development.” CASP is a key regional arts funding program for NSW which provides support to employ artists in locally initiated arts and cultural projects. The aim is to provide access to arts activities for small communities, to encourage communities to work together on cultural projects, to foster cultural diversity in the regions and to ensure that regional and rural areas have an artistic voice.
Quicks grants announced for January to March quarter
Regional Arts NSW is pleased to announce seven new projects funded in the January to March 2009 quarter of the Quick Response grant program. Grants approved this quarter extended to projects over five different regional areas and across visual arts, music, textiles and screen arts projects. Once again, ‘Quicks’ offered excellent opportunities for the professional development of artists as well as groups in communities who were able to take advantage of the expertise of renowned artists visiting their area. The Quick Response Grants program provides assistance for regional NSW artists, arts organisations and communities to take advantage of professional and project development opportunities that present themselves at short notice. The funds are provided through the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund, and in New South Wales is administered by Regional Arts NSW.
A Special Kind of Vision now available
In March, Arts Northern Rivers launched a new coffee table style publication celebrating contemporary Indigenous artists from the Northern Rivers region. A Special Kind of Vision provides a fascinating insight into local contemporary Aboriginal arts practice, featuring stunning design and photography, with an introductory essay by leading Indigenous art curator Djon Mundine OAM. 26 Northern Rivers Aboriginal artists are featured in the book: Albert Digby Moran, Alison Williams, Bevan Skinner, Brenda Webb, Burri Jerome, Frances Belle Parker, Garth Lena, Gilbert Laurie, Graeme Walker, Jacqui Williams, Joanne Lapic, Karla Dickens, Kim Healey, Lelarnie O’Sullivan, Les Evans, Lewis Walker, Lexie Donovan, Mark Deamon Noter-Browning, Michael Philp, Noel Caldwell, Oral Roberts, Penny Evans, Peter Robinson, Priscilla Sutor Anderson, Robert Appo, and Timothy Ives. Copies are now available from Arts Northern Rivers.
Arts Northern Rivers launching exhibition trail
This month Arts Northern Rivers will launch a new regional museums initiative involving 23 local heritage organisations, from the Clarence to the Tweed, working together on one fascinating project. Coordinated by Arts Northern Rivers’ Regional Museums Development Officer, Joan Kelly, the Rivers Roads & Rail Exhibition Trail is a first for the Northern Rivers region and a standout event on the national Museums and Galleries calendar. Rivers, Roads and Rail is a regional exhibition with a difference. Rather than send objects from local museums on tour, visitors are asked to make their way around the region to participating organisations, each with its own unique displays.
Orana Arts involved with painting Apollo HouseOrana Arts are working in partnership with NSW Housing (Building Stronger Communities, team Dubbo), and local Dubbo community groups to facilitate a mural project with Jack Randell which tells the story of Apollo House in Dubbo. The process will be documented through film and the design for the mural completed in consultation with the local community members who have a history with Apollo House. The mural will appear on two outside walls of the Apollo House building and document the stories of Aboriginal people from Dubbo and the wider region. Jack Randell will design the mural and organise painting workshops at Apollo House for local residents in the April school holidays where they take on a paintbrush and help to renovate this local facility. While Jack gets the community painting, local film maker Hugh Beveridge from Bevoir Media will document the activities and will capture Jack working with local people on this great art project.
New staff member for STARTSSouthern Tablelands Arts (STARTS) welcomes Fiona Churchill as the new Administration Co-ordinator. STARTS is the peak body and Regional Arts Board for the arts and culture sector in the Southern Tablelands, Highlands and parts of the Central Tablelands of regional New South Wales. Fiona commenced with STARTS on 17 February, replacing Cecile Galiazzo. Cecile has moved into a position with TAFE as a print making teacher in their arts department. Fiona will be working at STARTS part-time, on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am - 5pm. She joins STARTS with a background in the performing arts, predominantly as an actor.
Other News$10,000 Kirk Robson award for Outback Theatre leaderFormer Outback Theatre for Young People Artistic Director Amy Hardingham has received a $10,000 Kirk Robson Award in recognition of her outstanding leadership among young community arts and culture practitioners. Named for community cultural leader Kirk Robson, whose life was cut short tragically in 2005, the Kirk Robson Awards acknowledge leadership in community cultural development in the areas of inclusiveness, consensus, self-determination, reconciliation and social justice. Amy received the award at a ceremony at the Australia Council for the Arts in Sydney on Tuesday 3 March. In her acceptance speech she thanked the young people and communities of South West NSW with whom she worked during her time at Outback Theatre for Young People, and also thanked the Outback Theatre for Young People staff and Board for their support. Amy has recently become the Acting Chair of Outback Theatre for Young People and is still passionate about creating opportunities for young people in regional NSW to participate in theatre. "In 2009 Outback Theatre is operating in Balranald and Ivanhoe, and we are continuing to develop new projects in the vibrant communities of regional NSW," Amy said.
Central NSW launches a series of events calendars
Tourism NSW Marketing Manager, Justine Cooper and Central NSW Tourism's Chairman John Miller launched a series of event calendars on 15 March to attract visitors to the Central West region. The launch was held in Parkes following a sponsorship workshop held by Central NSW Tourism and the Dept. of State and Regional Development. Mr Miller says the event calendars show the diversity of events held in Central NSW and include major festivals such as the Parkes Elvis Festival, F.O.O.D. week in Orange, and Festival of the Stars in the Warrumbungles. "Events are significant for inland NSW because they attract people to the region and stimulate local economies through visitors staying longer and spending in communities," said John Miller. Nearly 300 events are held each year by Central NSW Tourism stimulating local economies.
Indent announce the 2009 Isaac award winnersOn Friday 13 March, Indent awarded its 10 ‘ISAAC’ awards for outstanding achievements at the Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach. The ISAAC awards take their name from Indent’s mascot (Indent Super All Ages Crusader) and are an annual award ceremony and opportunity for young contenders to be recognised and celebrated for exceptional efforts towards their local entertainment scene. Each of the 10 categories are supported by industry professionals, reflecting the high standards expected and very much delivered by each of the event teams that are funded through Indent’s partnership grants. New Moon Productions in Tuncurry took out the Best Event supported by Big Day Out and presented by Sahara Herald-Shepherd, for their Commotion by the Ocean event. The Best Indent Team was awarded to the Northo crew for their ‘Rock across the River’ events in North Richmond. Minister for Youth, Graham West, presented the awards on the day. “The Indent ISAAC awards are important to the development of all-ages music events in NSW,” Mr West said. “I am please to congratulate the young winners for their hard work and creativity in bringing these well-organised and entertaining events to our State.”
Bluesfest launches Indigenous performers stageThe famous East Coast Blues and Roots Festival, Bluesfest, has launched an Indigenous performers stage for this year's festival. Held in Byron Bay each year, the festival attracts a stellar lineup including Ben Harper, John Butler Trio, Missy Higgins and much more. This is shaping up to be a simply massive year for Bluesfest - quite fittingly for the icon event's 20th birthday bash taking place over the Easter long weekend in April. Bluesfest introduces in 2009 the new InDIG stage following a partnership investment from Events NSW. The InDIG stage showcases the country's Australian and Southern Pacific Rim Indigenous heritage, and will include performances by Christine Anu, Archie Roach & Ruby Hunter, The Saltwater Band, Dan Sultan, Te Vaka, Yilila, Tribe of Jubal, Buddy Knox Blues Band, Stiff Gins, Ngaiire, Marlene Cummins, Tommee, Rode Worx, Matty Devitt Band, and Paul Patten.
Rees government presses play on film-friendly reformsMinister Assisting the Premier on the Arts Virginia Judge has announced the start of new rules which slash red tape for film-makers in NSW to help attract investment and jobs growth. Ms Judge said the new Local Government Filming Protocol makes it easier for filmmakers to work on locations around the State by giving all Councils a single set of rules for processing approvals. “Under the Protocol, councils must approve filming applications quickly unless there are exceptional circumstances,” Ms Judge said. “Council charges for location filming must reflect the cost to the council of the approval and services provided to the filming activity, and filming application fees will be capped. “The Protocol will help ensure that the industry continues to deliver jobs, technical innovation and direct financial benefits to the NSW economy.” Kingston Anderson, NSW Chapter Head of the Screen Producers Association of Australia, congratulated the Rees Government for making the State a more film-friendly environment “We believe this new Local Government Filming Protocol is a big step forward in making NSW an easier and more competitive place for filmmakers,” he said.
Award Winners Announced at Cowra Regional Art Gallery
Winners of the 2009 Calleen Art Award and inaugural Central West Regional Artists Award where announced on Friday 20 March at Cowra Regional Art Gallery. The exhibition was opened by Cr Bill West, Mayor of Cowra Shire Council. The winner of the 2009 Calleen Art Award worth $10,000 went to Rowen Matthews from Blackheath for his work Rain Break. This is an acquisitive award and the work will join the Calleen Collection which is housed at the Gallery. The judge also gave a Commended award to Canberra based artist Stephanie Haygarth for her work Too late in the day, and a Commended award to Illawarra based artist Greer Taylor for her work Echo. The Central West Regional Artists Award worth $2,000 went to Oberon based artist Joanna Logue for her work Conifers – Essington. Byron Community Centre supporting local musos
The Byron Community Cultural Centre is holding out a hand to local musicians. From now until the end of June a special promotion is on offer to local musicians who want to hold a gig at the Centre. Paul Spooner, executive officer says "We would really love to see as many local musicians as possible take advantage of this special offer. We all know many people are doing it tough at the moment in these hard economic times. This applies especially to musicians. One way the Centre can assist is by discounting the hiring rate for our state of the art theatre. We hope many local musicians take up this opportunity so that even with the financial doom and gloom at least we as a community can get together and celebrate the amazing talents we share." For bookings and information contact Moira Leonard, Tel 02 6685 6807 Email venue@byroncentre.com.au Art prize magnifies beauty and crueltyCountry Energy launched its $35,000 Country Energy Art Prize for Landscape Painting in Lismore on 25 March. Country Energy’s managing director, Craig Murray said, “Now, possibly more than ever, the power of our landscapes are on our minds. From land devastated by floods and fires to those still in drought, we’re seeing both the beauty and cruelty of the land.” In its seventh year, the $35,000 Country Energy Art Prize for Landscape Painting showcases the wealth of artistic talent across country and coastal NSW while contributing to the visual arts industry. “The Country Energy Art Prize for Landscape Painting has developed a reputation for producing anything but typical and traditional landscape works,” he said. “Past winners and finalists have split opinion, provided inspiration and created debate around what landscape painting is and what space it fills in today’s Australian Arts scene. In our seventh year, we’re looking to attract more artists willing to put themselves out there, willing to make people think, willing to keep the conversation about landscape painting alive."
Increased funds for 2009 ArtStart campaign image
There'll be more money for the successful artist who creates the new ArtStart 2009 campaign image, following an annoucement by TAFE NSW SI&VA about increased funding for the ArtStart 2009 promotional campaign. ArtStart is calling for expressions of interest from young artists and graphic designers to develop a new artwork and slogan to promote ArtStart 2009. The deadline for applications has been extended to 22 May 2009. A fee of $1,000 will be paid to the successful young artist who wins the commission for the 2009 ArtStart campaign image.
Central West Creative Industries Survey to be launched
The Creative Industries make a vital and significant contribution to the economy of Central West NSW, generating about $196 million per year in economic output. This is one of the findings of the 2008 Central West Creative Industries Survey conducted by the Western Research Institute on behalf of Arts OutWest and the Central West Regional Development Board. The survey looks at the current nature of the creative industries in the region, their value and the future needs of the sector. The findings will be an important contribution to the State Government’s Innovation Strategy which has identified the Creative Industries as one of five key industries most likely to produce benefits to the broader economy. The creative industries, as surveyed by Arts OutWest include the visual arts, design and architecture; film, radio and TV; advertising and marketing; music and performing arts; writing, publishing and print media; digital media; heritage and culture and community events. NSW plans for creative industries futureThe NSW Government is planning for the future of the State's creative industries with the release of a report outlining the sector's economic contribution to NSW. Minister for State Development Ian Macdonald said the report, Creative Industry Insights and its accompanying Economic Fundamentals includes detailed economic data and analysis of a range of creative industries. He said creative industries are economically important to NSW for four major reasons: they employ 5% of workers, generate jobs at twice the rate of other industries, provide wages 18% higher than average, and NSW dominates almost all creative sectors. "NSW is already the Australian leader in 10 out of 11 creative industry sub-sectors - design, publishing, advertising, architecture, visual arts, music, television, film, performing arts and radio," Mr Macdonald said. "We're committed to growing these areas as well as going for gold in the high value 11th sector of electronic games. At a time of global economic turmoil, it is important that we work to strengthen our position in key areas or our economy such as creative industries."
Breakthrough for Indigenous musiciansThree promising Indigenous musicians or groups are set to break into the commercial music industry with the help of a new pilot initiative known as Breakthrough. Arts Minister Peter Garrett said this new national Cultural Ministers Council project provides Indigenous musicians with an opportunity to make a high quality recording of the best tracks of their repertoire. “A high quality recording is essential to getting airplay, including on commercial radio, and having your music heard by a wide audience. This is a key step to gaining exposure, popularity and commercial success,” Mr Garrett said. “Breakthrough provides each of the three artists or groups with up to $25,000 to record a high-quality broadcast-standard EP which can be used to gain airplay on radio. “The funds will cover recording costs, production and engineering fees, mixing, mastering, design work and printing, as well as publicity and media costs. This means the musicians can also market their recordings and gain valuable experience in the music industry. “Indigenous musicians are invited to apply through a competitive process for one of the three places.
2008 Deni Ute Muster generated $13 million to regionThe Deniliquin Ute Muster was worth an estimated $13 million to the town and region in 2008. In 2007 the Economic Analysis revealed that the Festival generated over $10 million of spending in Deniliquin and region. Festival Director John Harvie is not surprised with the significant increase in spending. “Following the 2008 10th Birthday celebration and undoubtedly the most successful Festival yet, we were confident the spending value would increase significantly in comparison to 2007. This proves yet again the massive economic importance the Festival has to Deni and region,” he said. Patrons were surveyed at the 2008 Festival with specific questions relating to their expenditure whilst on the way to Deniliquin as well as whilst they were in this area. It shows that on average each patron spends $610 in Deni to attend the Festival. A further $4.3 million was spent by the patrons getting to Deniliquin. The report also found that in terms of tourism 64 percent of the patrons indicated that they would return to Deniliquin at another time of the year.
New appointments to the Artbank Advisory BoardArts Minister Peter Garrett has announced the appointment of three new members to the Artbank advisory board for a term of three years. Mr Garrett congratulated visual artists Mr Vernon Ah Kee and Ms Pat Brassington, and Sydney businesswoman Ms Sheridan Lee. “I am pleased to welcome two senior artists to the Artbank Advisory Board, where their experience and insights will help the organisation support artists and the art market,” Mr Garrett said. “It is also good to see a new and valuable business perspective being brought to the board. Ms Lee has extensive experience in the finance, media and marketing industries as well as a strong track record in charity work. “The skills and experience of these new members will help Artbank’s contribution to the vitality of Australia’s commercial art sector.”
Project ReportsOberon’s Terrazzo Tapestries completed
Throughout 2008, Oberon It was Oberon’s bicentennial tapestries that inspired the Oberon Arts Council’s Terrazzo Tapestries Project. The 1988 works were recreated in terrazzo, a form of mosaic, over a full year of workshops lead by artist Gabriella Hegyes. The works have now been completed, forming a floor on the Oberon Common rotunda. Worked on by all ages in the community, the panels shows scenery, historic buildings and occupations in the Oberon area. At the entrance to the rotunda are the words 'as you take your next step remember the first people who walked this land', and a verse by Brian Beasley is to be engraved in the centre. The community has also produced a wall mural of a Diprotodon dinosaur found in nearby Jenolan Caves and will begin work soon on a Pioneer Memory Wall. This project was supported with a grant from the Regional Arts Fund (RAF) and the Counctry Arts Support Support Program (CASP). Photography workshops for young Indigenous students
September 2008, Narromine & Dubbo Belroy Campus and Wellington High participated in a series of digital photography workshops aimed at beginners. The project was for students to use their new photography skills to capture shots of sports and reconciliation in action during sport time. The students had a session using Photoshop to enhance their pictures, and were taught the basic fundamentals of camera operations, picture quality, and how to edit in Photoshop, with tutor Mark James. Through participating in sport and using their knowledge and skills learnt from the digital photography workshops, students were able to see and experience how reconciliation can be achieved in one of their everyday experiences. For many students it was the first time they had used a digital camera. Over the weeks their confidence and photographic skills increased. This project was supported with a grant from the Regional Arts NSW Country Arts Support Program (CASP). New ResourcesDSRD | NSW Creative Industry reports
A detailed analysis of the economic fundamentals of the NSW creative industry has been completed. The analysis shows that NSW's creative industry is critical to the NSW economy and is also a national leader - employing 37% of the national creative workforce, with employment growth at twice the rate of other industries and average wages 18% higher than the average of all other industries. NSW also dominates employment in 10 of the 11 creative industry sectors investigated. Two reports have been produced - NSW Creative Industry: Economic Fundamentals and NSW Creative Industry Insights - which emphasise the creative industry's importance and contribution to the broader NSW economy, its dominance nationally, key challenges and opportunities for the future and proposed actions to further grow the industry.
Copyright Council | Copyright compliance guideThe Australian Copyright Council has published a practical guide for organisations wanting to ensure compliance with copyright regulations when using other people's material. The book includes general information on copyright law and covers specific issues such as photocopying and scanning, playing music, screening videos and DVDs, acquiring and managing software, using website content, and much more. There is a chapter on the 10 myths of copyright - essential information about commonly held myths, including 'it’s ok, I found it on the net,' to 'it’s alright – we’re attributing the creator,' 'the copyright owner should see this as good promotion,' and 'no one will ever find out.' The cost of this great resource is $40 (including GST and delivery), and can be ordered from the Copyright Council website.
What's OnBrilliant MonkeyUntil 2 April, Coffs Harbour Brilliant Monkey is the playwriting debut for Al Dukes, who also portrays Danny, the elder of two brothers who meet in the grounds of a repatriation hospital. Gerard has returned from active service in Afghanistan and is seeking treatment for a brain trauma injury that threatens his career in the army. Danny has had his share of head knocks living on the streets. Are two damaged brains better than one? he brothers negotiate re-engagement after 10 years and the familial bond proves resilient as self-worth is tested by adversity, past and present. Haunted by some memories, robbed of others, each brother finds relief in humour: Gerard's battlefield-hardened and black, Danny's quirky and playfully absurd. Dukes plays with dramatic convention, switching between duologue and soliloquy, realism and parody. At the Jetty Theatre. Tickets $35/$27/$20 Tel 02 6652 8088 Website www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au Water
Until 11 April, Lismore Drawing on a seemingly simple theme, Water delivers a diverse range of work by twelve of the region’s nationally recognised artists that responds to an environmentally and politically complex issue of water. The artists have approached the subject matter from quite different perspectives. For example, Jan Davis uses water as a mark-making component of a studio process, whilst Liz Stops makes ceramic objects based on the apparatus needed to transport water on rural properties. The exhibition was organised in response to the UN Decade of water for life. At SCU nextart Gallery, 89 Magellan St. Tel 02 6622 3490 Email nextart@scu.edu.au Website www.scu.edu.au Operation Art
Until 19 April, Grafton The Operation Art project encouraged students from Kindergarten to Year 10 in all NSW schools to create artworks for children in hospital. The exhibition focuses on creating a positive environment to aid the healing and recovery process of young patients. The touring exhibition generated through Operation Art travelled to Grafton from the Art Gallery of NSW where it was exhibited in 2008. The 50 artworks will become part of the permanent collection of The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, where design, decoration, facilities, gardens and art combine with the best possible medical care to help comfort and heal young patients. The exhibition features two artworks from students at South Grafton Public School. At Grafton Regional Gallery, 158 Fitzroy St. Tel 02 6642 3177 Littoral Treasure
Until 20 April, Port Macquarie Littoral: relating to the shore of the sea, lake or ocean. Treasure: to prize highly as valuable, rare or costly. Mixed-media artworks and Freshwater Pearl Jewellery designs by Kempsey artist Kirri Hawes, in her first public exhibition. Littoral Treasure is the artist's response to the natural heritage of the Mid-North Coast freshwater and coastal zones. Kirri will also be running workshops on basic hand-beaded jewellery making (cost $15) and Rainforest Arts & Crafts for pre-schoolers (cost $7). The workshops will be run on Wednesdays for the duration of the exhibition, at the Rainforest Centre. At Sea Acres Rainforest Centre Gallery, Pacific Drive, Port Macquarie. Tel 02 6582 3355 Website www.blessinbuds.blogspot.com Mono Uno: Australian Monotypes from the CSU collection
Until 3 May, Wagga Wagga A rare opportunity to explore one of the most innovative forms of modern printmaking is on display at the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery. Curated by Thomas A. Middlemost, Art Curator at Charles Sturt University, the exhibition showcases some of the many Australian artists who have used monotype techniques in their work over the past century. Mono Uno is also one of the many events which will celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Charles Sturt University, and highlight the University’s links with the community of Wagga Wagga and the Riverina region. The monotype is the simplest of printmaking mediums, ‘a unique painted or inked impression transferred from an unincised, and unregistered matrix’. Artists include Rupert Bunny, Jacqueline Hick, Sidney Nolan, Charles Blackman, John Coburn, and many more. At Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, cnr Baylis & Morrow St. Tel 1300 292 442 Great Collections
4 April - 10 May, Dubbo Curated by John McPhee for Museums & Galleries NSW, this exhibition is drawn from the magnificent collections of New South Wales’ eight premier cultural institutions, with significant items representative of Australia’s vibrant history. This landmark exhibition brings iconic treasures together for the very first time and showcases them to metropolitan, regional and interstate audiences. They shape our psyche, record our development, provide insight into our national spirit and inspire us for the future. The Art Gallery of NSW, Australian Museum, Botanic Gardens Trust, Historic Houses Trust of NSW, Museum of Contemporary Art, Powerhouse Museum, State Library of NSW and State Records NSW have embraced this ground-breaking exhibition’s innovative vision and made cultural material from their extensive collections available for inclusion. At Western Plains Cultural Centre, 76 Wingewarra St. Website www.wpccdubbo.org.au Tullamore Irish Festival & Visual Arts Exhibiton
9 - 12 April, Tullamore The home of true Irish fun, the Tullamore Irish Festival has a respectful appreciation of the Irish culture, featuring high class artists, and celebrating the local Tullamore region's Irish heritage. This is the second year for the visual arts exhibition will be held as part of the festival. There is a huge talent pool in the Central West and a great number of people visit the Irish Festival from all around Australia, so this is a fantastic opportunity for our local artists of all genres to showcase their works in their own backyard. The festival runs across the Easter weekend and inlcudes food, music, Irish dancing, poets breakfasts and more. Celtic duo Braemar will be performing throuought the weekend, as well as traditional celtic roots band, Wheelers and Dealers. Full festival program on the website. At Tullamore War Memorial Hall, Tullamore. 68925155 or 68925548 Website www.tullamoreinc.com.au A Little Night Music10 April, Grafton Grafton music lovers are in for a real treat over Easter when Janet Webb, Principal flute of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, appears in concert with her co-artist Jocelyn Edey-Fazzone (piano). Janet and Jocelyn will be in town for the Australian Instrumental Convention where they will be presenting a number of workshops and masterclasses. The duo have performed regularly together for a number of years and they released their debut CD, Tango and All That Jazz in 2003. This CD featured compositions written for them by Andy Firth, who is also a guest artist at the Australian Instrumental Convention. Janet and Jocelyn will be performing Treacherous Tango from this album, as well as Cantabile and Presto by Enesco, Carmichael’s A Little Night Music and more favourites from the flute repertoire. Tickets $25- $20 FoGG members or $30 at the door. The recital will be held at the Grafton Regional Gallery at 7.30pm on Friday 10 April and is being hosted by the Friends of the Gallery. 158 Fitzroy St. Tel 02 6642 3177 X7
14 April - 2 May, Lismore X7 is an exhibition of Southern Cross University students who have been recipients of the John & Sheilagh Kaske Memorial Fellowship. Since 2002 there have been 7 fellowships awarded to outstanding graduating visual arts students who submitted proposals considered to have the greatest potential for launching their professional careers. This exhibition brings these 7 artists together for the first time. Exhibiting artists are Simone Tops, Laura McKewan, Tim Crawley, Natalya Garden-Thompson, Jan Oliver, Joanna Kambourian and Julie Barratt. The 2008 Kaske Fellowship will be announced at the opening. At SCU nextart Gallery, 89 Magellan St. Tel 02 6622 3490 Email nextart@scu.edu.au Website www.scu.edu.au Kathryn Orton: Space 2
14 April - 5 May, Goulburn Kathryn Orton has an interest in architecture and a fascination with finding the individual touches that people use to make a place their own. With a sharp eye for detail, Kathryn has commenced an ongoing project aimed at making a visual record of places. The result of that note-taking is a series of hand drawn books recording places familiar to the artist, in time. With the knowledge that change is constant, Kathryn’s books become historical documents, albeit from her own subjective viewpoint. The exhibition will be opening on Saturday 18 April at 2pm. There will be a floor talk by Kathryn Orton on Thursday 23 April at 12.30pm. At Goulburn Regional Art Gallery, Goulburn Civic Centre, Cnr Bourke & Church Sts. Tel 02 4823 4494 Email artgallery@goulburn.nsw.gov.au Website www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au Between Seasons, and Quilts: Beyond the Layers
24 April - 1 June, Gulgong Cudgegong Gallery will exhibit a Between Seasons in the downstairs gallery showcasing artists from across and outside the region. There’s so much to explore in this exhibition, which features a selection of high standard pieces from across the wide stable of artists’ works held by the gallery. The exhibition is a curator’s challenge with such a great variety of works. Exhibiting artists include Peter Rushforth, Ian Jones, Ros Auld and Susie McMeekin. The Between Seasons showing is featured in the downstairs gallery, complimenting the Quilts - Beyond the Layers exhibition in the main upstairs gallery space. At Cudgegong Gallery, 102 Herbert St Gulgong. Tel 02 6374 1630 Website www.cudgegonggallery.com.au Ironfest
25 - 27 April, Lithgow Entitled ‘Das Kapital’, the 10th annual Lithgow District Ironfest 2009 will be held on the ANZAC weekend. Ironfest is an arts festival with a metal edge, featuring art exhibitions, stalls, live music, street performance, historical re‐enactments, (including the St George’s Day International Jousting Tournament and a Napoleonic battle re‐enactment entitled ‘The Battle of Lithgow’ featuring infantry, cannons and cavalry!), as well as blacksmithing demonstrations, workshops, busking competitions, automotive displays, educational, historical and technological displays and lots more. Come and celebrate a decade of Ironfest in Lithgow. Tony Luchetti Sportsground, George Coates Avenue, Lithgow. Tel 02 6353 1638 Email ironfest@lisp.com.au Website www.ironfest.com.au Dubbo Theatre Company presents Spamalot30 April - 10 May, Dubbo Enjoy a first-class theatre production by the Dubbo Theatre Company, the NSW premier of this production. The musical comedy Spamalot comes from the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. "The musical comedy is a highly irreverent parody of the Arthurian Legend and includes all the best scenes from a whole range of Monty Python shows," said Producer Chris Bray in the Daily Liberal (18 February 2009), "I just love the wonderful comic songs, catchy tunes and memorable appearances by characters including the Black Knight, Killer Rabbit, French Taunter, Sir Lancelot the homoicidally brave, a not very bright King Arthur and Sir Bedevere the strangely flatulent." Performance dates for Spamalot are 30 April, 1-3 May, then 7-10 May. At 14 Aspen Road, Dubbo. Further details online. Website www.dubbotheatrecompany.com.au Seminars, Workshops + TrainingGovernance workshop4 April, Narromine Orana Arts will provide a Governance Workshop to assist volunteer board members, committees, P&C and P&F groups, and community groups in understanding their obligations in relation to the organisation they work for. Natalie Bramble will facilitate the informal workshop and provide practical information for attendees to take back to their community and organisation. Natalie has over 12 years experience and specialises in working with not-for-profit organisations, and has a strong track record in delivering outcomes in the not-for-profit sector. “In today’s environment, board members are being asked to review their positions and the organisation they govern to be aware of the implications of the internal and external developments affecting their organisation. Beyond legal adherence, the board members duty of care and their resulting actions, define their position and enhance the organisation,” said Natalie. The Governance Workshop will be discussion-based, interactive and practical. Contact Melissa Ryan Tel 02 6817 8705 Email rappo@oranaarts.com Pottery workshop
10 - 13 April, near Bathurst Teacher Emily Laszuk has many years experience as a TAFE, adult Education and high school teacher. Also a potter with a professional studio selling throughout Australia and overseas since 1984. For the weekend workshop, students will work in the studio during the day and have a BBQ down by the river at night. Participants are welcome to camp overnight and enjoy the full experience. Students will learn throwing, turning, decorating , design and handbuilding skills. Depending on interest other areas such as glazes and firing can also be taught. All levels can be catered to from beginners to advanced. Venue: Aranda Property, 20 mins North of Bathurst. Cost $150, including dinner by the river. Tel 02 6337 1421 Email laszuk@harboursat.com.au Website www.emilyl.net Hip Hop Hype: ArtStart workshops
13 - 18 April Hip Hop Artists from FreshRedEarth in partnership with The Song Room in Melbourne will again be touring as part of the free Orana Arts ArtStart program. Participants will be able to choose between The Rap Clinic or Hip Hop Dance Shop. A joint project between Orana Arts and Arts OutWest, ArtStart is a youth arts and skills program funded by TAFE NSW for young people and adolescents. Tutors will once again be the talented Mars Tsolakis aka MC Mars “E-Pan” for the Rap Clinic, Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore for Dance and Paul McIntyre as Tech Support & Youth Development. The workshops will be energetic, fun and creative! Contact Orana Arts for details and bookings. Tel 02 6817 8705 Email rappo@oranaarts.com Inland & NSW Tourism Awards: workshop on writing submissions15 April, Forbes This one day, ‘hands-on’ workshop, designed by the tourism industry leaders, has been specifically tailored for small business tourism operators. The workshop provides essential information about the awards criteria, which involves developing or reviewing your business plan to ensure you are gaining a competitive edge. It will show you how to write and design an appealing submission that sets you on the pathway to winning these high profile industry awards. Bring your old submission to see how it can be improved to meet this year’s awards criteria. Workshop presenter, Marje Prior is the Executive Officer of Central NSW Tourism who also runs her own marketing communication company. Cost $50, includes lunch and refreshments. Bookings and further details online. Contact Felicia Shannon on 02 6332 2994 Website www.centralnswtourism.com.au Singing workshop with Sarah Whitterton
18 April, Cowra Singer Sarah Whitterton from Melbourne band Sarah Keys and the Automatics will be in town performing two concerts at the Arts Centre over the weekend. On the Saturday she will be running a short singing workshop, teaching a Brazilian piece to hopefully perform that night, as well as going over technical singing tips. For ages 13 and up. To register your interest for the workshop, email your name and telephone to Sarah. Ten voices will be needed to make the Brazillian piece come to life. No singing experience is required to attend. Workshop runs 11.30am - 1.00pm. Cost $10. At Cowra Art Centre. Email sarahwhitteron@gmail.com Body Earth Sound physical performer intensive
18 - 19 April, Albury Body Earth Sound is a 2 day intensive workshop based upon the theatre training of Tadashi Suzuki; the body mind training of Oki-Do Yoga; and Sounding work of Chad Beckett. The workshops are aimed at people who wish to go on a journey to discover the unknown possibilities of their body and voice, and although this workshop is geared toward performers, non-performers are welcome to experience this training. Teacher Michael Coughlan (Frank Theatre, Bread Water Theatre) will present the weekend workshop. Saturday 8am- 12, 5pm-8; Sunday 5pm-8pm. Total cost for all three sessions $100. At Wodonga Arts Space, Corner of Lawrence and Hovell streets. Contact Michael, Tel 0431 747 417 Email cogmic@hotmail.com Textile Forum 2009
19 - 25 April, Orange The annual TAFTA textile forum has national and international standing as the prime event for textile artists of all strands. The following courses will be run: leather breastplates and body adornments with Rick McGill; faces, figues, expression with Cheryl Bridgart; woven shibori with Catherine Ellis; digital photography with Steve Gonsalves; pap, bags, emboridery with Isobel Hall; running stich with style with Jan Irvine‐Nealie; bags of felt with Rachel Meek; reverse applique with Susan Schapira; Procion MX dying with Heide Stioll‐Weber; luscious leather bags with Yvonne Twinings; and glass beadmaking with Katheryn Wardill. At Kinross Wolaroi School, Bathurst Road, Orange. Workshops book out quickly, and the public can view all the offerings at the Open Day on Saturday 25 April 25, 9am ‐ 12pm. Contact Janet De Boer Tel 07 3300 6491 Email tafta@iinet.net.au Pinhole portraiture and landscape photography workshop22 - 24 April, Cowra Pinhole Portraiture and Landscape Photography workshop with Anthony Browell, one of Australia’s leading professional photographers. The workshop will be open to school students over 16 years, teachers, artists, photographers and art enthusiasts. Participants will be introduced to the 'Camera Obscura' phenomenon, the construction of a basic pinhole camera, basic exposure techniques and darkroom processes. The emphasis will be on portraiture and landscape photography. A selection of photographs by the participants from the workshop will be displayed in the Cowra Library following the workshop. Cost: Adults $88 for 3 days, Students/Cons $66 for 3 days (includes all materials) Friends of the Gallery 10% discount. Bookings essential. At Cowra Regional Art Gallery, 77 Darling Street. Tel 02 6340 2190 Abstracting and en plein air in the outback
22 - 28 June, Birdsville Workshop with artist Peter Griffin, with abstract painting and outback location studies as the theme. Uninhibited mark making will be the basis for visual explorations in this wilderness environment. Participants will be able to paint outdoors and review and refine the work in the studio. The historic town and the natural beauty of its surrounding open country will give ideas, excite and stimulate creativity. Acrylic paint and paper will be supplied but participants will need to bring their own equipment and any other mediums and painting surfaces that they may wish to use. Cost for tuition, acrylic paint and paper: $80 per day. Contact Peter Tel 02 9564 5828 Mob 0402 116 818 Email petergriffen@bigpond.com Website www.petergriffen.com Australian Ceramics Triennale: Facing the Future16 - 20 July, Sydney The First Australian Ceramics Triennale (formerly the National Ceramics Conference) will build on the momentum of the highly successful 2006 VERGE Ceramics Conference in Brisbane. The focus of this international event will be the relationship between contemporary ceramic practice and the emergence of diverse social, cultural and technological global forces. In 2009 the Australian Ceramics Triennale's three broad themes are Facing Asia, Future Practice and Activate/Cultivate. The event will focus on a four-day conference, bringing together practitioners, educators, collectors and writers to discuss, debate and exchange ideas. The conference will include a series of workshops and demonstrations by national and international ceramics artists. Galleries, museums and educational institutions throughout NSW will participate by presenting exhibitions and collections with ceramics focus during the entire month of July 2009. Website http://australianceramicstriennale.com OpportunitiesNational Indigenous arts infrastructure program
The Australia Council for the Arts' Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts board invites expressions of interest to its national Indigenous arts infrastructure program. The program will support leading and building Indigenous cultural and arts organisations with a focus on cultural maintenance or artistic vibrancy. In 2008 the making solid ground review examined the Australia Council’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander key organisations program and new ways to support the national Indigenous arts infrastructure. The Australia Council looked at how to support arts organisations financially as well as looking at what the key areas should be to develop infrastructure support for art and culture in communities. The report on consultations was released in December 2008. This new program is the result of those discussions. Details for EOI online. Website www.australiacouncil.gov.au Closing 10 April Sound Summit call for proposals
Sound Summit is a 5-day festival of independent and innovative music featuring national and international artists, occurring as part of the This Is Not Art (TINA) Festival in Newcastle, NSW during October. Since 2000, Sound Summit has given electronic and hip hop musicians, producers, composers, labels, promoters, industry and fans a chance to perform, discuss, learn, teach, interact and argue in front of an audience of like minded peers in an environment that allows for the global exchange of ideas, techniques and trends. Festival directors are calling for proposals for this year’s festival, from music makers, music mixers, music industry, music fans and music obsessors keen to take part in Sound Summit’s 2009 program. If you’ve got some bright ideas about the development of music in Australia Sound Summit is keen to hear your thoughts. We’re interested in receiving proposals that explore any aspect of contemporary music. Contact Eliza Sarlos Tel 02 9699 9706 Email eliza@musicnsw.com Closing 20 April M&G NSW Exhibitions Register 2009 - Issue 1
The Exhibitions Register is a free electronic publication which promotes touring exhibitions available to the museum and galleries sector in NSW and across Australia. The Register is published twice a year and is a vital tool for exhibition program planning. Exhibitions promoted through the Register include those currently in development and being toured by M&G NSW as well as many other exhibitions initiated by major cultural institutions, regional galleries and museums and independent curators. Submissions are now being accepted for Issue 1 of the 2009 Exhibitions Register. Issue 1 will be published on 29 May 2009. Download an application form and guidelines. Website http://mgnsw.org.au Closing 24 April ReGenerating Community Conference2 - 4 September, Melbourne Regenerating Community, the National Arts, Community and Governance Conference is being held in September at RMIT University, Melbourne and will be hosted by the Globalism Research Centre, RMIT and the Cultural Development Network. The conference is about ways in which global issues are being addressed locally through collaborations between artists, communities and local government. Papers are invited on the conference themes: addressing global issues locally through collaborations between artists, communities and local government; the links between creative communities and civic engagement; the ways creative processes can mobilize communities for positive social change; cultural citizenship and cultural rights, as an aspect of a broader human rights agenda. Contact Kim Dunphy, Email kim.dunphy@culturaldevelopment.net.au Website www.cdn-generations.net.au Closing 30 April The Flying Fruitfly Circus: National Circus Training Project
The Flying Fruitfly Circus is calling for expressions of interest to participate in the National Circus Training Project. The project will take place during the NSW winter school holidays in Albury, 13 - 24 July 2009, and cover a variety of circus disciplines. This is the fourth year of the training project. This year the emphasis will be on advancing the skills of circus students, and trainers are keen on helping people develop their skills in a new area. So, if you’ve been training solidly for at least 12 months, you have one or more skills or sets of tricks under your belt, and you’re ready to take your capability to the next level, then this training project is for you! Select trainers from the Fruities and visiting instructors of global renown will guide you, coach you, and be at your disposal. Email info@fruitflycircus.com.au Closing 1 May Indent advisory groupIndent is currently seeking two young people aged between 12 and 25 to join their advisory group. If you have an interest in youth, music, events or you are a musician, this is a great opportunity to learn more about the music industry and contribute to a youth music project. Indent was established in 2001 as a project of MusicNSW, and has grown to become the peak all ages network in NSW. By providing continuous support through funding advocacy and training, Indent’s premier status in all ages entertainment has grown and will continue to grow with the help and fresh ideas from new young advisory group members. The successful applicants will have: previous experience in youth events in their local community; previous experience with local radio/media/community organisations; demonstrated awareness of local resources and needs in relation to youth entertainment and music; an awareness and opinion about the current state wide resources for music, entertainment and young people; demonstrated interest in music and youth culture. Contact the Indent Project Manager for application details, Tel 02 9699 9706 Email greg@musicnsw.com Closing 8 May EmploymentEmerging Creative Producer, NORPASalary not stated, Lismore NORPA is a vital and active regional theatre company based in Lismore, Northern NSW. Through a new Australia Council initiative 'Opportunities for Young Artists' (OYEA) they are seeking an Emerging Creative Producer for a two year contract. The Emerging Creative Producer will provide event management and administrative support for creative development residencies and projects through NORPA Generator; facilitate the provision of educational and creative opportunities for local artists of diverse backgrounds to further develop their work; develop and maintain industry and community connections and maximise effective use of local resources; and create their own event/performance work as part of the NORPA Artistic Program. This unique new position, available to applicants 30 and under, is suitable for artists who want to develop their own work in their chosen field; or producers who want to support and develop exciting new projects in theatre/dance/visual or new media artforms. Contact Jeremy Sheaffe Tel 02 6622 0300 Email marketing@norpa.org.au Website www.norpa.org.au Closing 9 April Various positions, Red Hot ArtsSalary not stated, Alice Springs Are you a dynamic arts professional? Red Hot Arts are seeking an Executive Officer, Festival and Events Manager, Regional Arts Development Officer, Marketing Officer and an Administration Officer. Red Hot Arts Central Australia is an exciting new arts organisation based in Alice Springs, Central Australia. RHACA that will present the Alice Desert Festival and deliver a range of arts support services that provide both opportunities and resources. Contact Lucy Kenneth, Director RedHOT Arts, for further information. Tel 08 8952 2392 Email director@redhotarts.com.au Website www.redhotarts.com.au Closing 17 April Grants, Fellowships + ResidenciesThe Myer Foundation | Arts & Humanities small grantsThe Myer Fund small grants program plays a critical role in upholding the integrity of the arts community within Australia by supporting artistic initiatives that often fall outside other funding agendas. The current priority areas in the Arts and Humanities Small Grants Program are as follows: to build capacity of the individual through ensuring that indigenous and non-indigenous artists gain access to professional training, development and mentoring; to develop new works by individual Australian artists and small and medium-sized organisations in the following priority areas: Indigenous arts, regional areas, experimental and emerging art forms; and projects that support the humanities, particularly those that contribute to a broad understanding of and engagement with the humanities. Tel 03 9207 3040 Email enquiries@myerfoundation.org.au Website www.myerfoundation.org.au Closing 8 April Metro Screen | Lester Bostock Indigenous MentorshipSupported by the NSW Film and Television Office and run by Metro Screen, this mentorship is open to all Indigenous and Torres Straight Islander screenmakers. Each filmmaker is mentored by an industry professional and supplied with equipment, stock, post production facilities, and a $2,500 budget. In addition each filmmaker is also provided with dedicated producer support, skills training in Directing and development assistance through professional script editor consultations. Patron and founder of the LBS, Lester Bostock, the highly esteemed indigenous radio, television and film pioneer, will help select, and take personal interest in the progress of all of the LBS participants at every stage of their project. Films are screened at a special cinema event and at the Museum of Sydney during NAIDOC week plus other venues around Australia. From experimental, to documentary and drama, Metro Screen will look at all applications based on a story idea that can be told in a 5-8 minutes. Application forms online. Contact David Opitz Email d.opitz@metroscreen.org.au Website www.metroscreen.org.au/indigenous Closing 9 April
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