Resources

Whats On

Arts and cultural events coming up in the New England North West

Latest ...

Frost Over Barraba is coming up soon! Artists wishing to submit works need to have their entries at depots by 17 June (there's depots all over the NW including Inverell) and entry forms need to be in by 20 June. Also, there are still some vacncies in the Frost workshop program. Don't miss out! For more got to www.frostoverbarraba.org.au

First EnAble Arts exhibition opening 9th July at Glen Innes Art Gallery ... More

How can the arts play a greater role in regional and remote Australia? Do you want/need more creative opportunities in your region? Have your say in the 2013 RAA National Survey... available at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/nationalconsultation2013

The 2014 Regional Arts Fund (RAF) is now open to applications for arts projects that will be funded next year. Closing 15 August ... More

Creating Spaces Conference Summary Now Online ... Renew Australia's Creating Spaces Conference brought together a diverse range of regional-based community leaders, councils, arts and economic development professionals from across Australia who are passionate about renewal and creativity, and interested in reactivating spaces within their own communities. To find out what went on at Creating Spaces, head to the summary pages on the Renew Australia website

Regional Arts Australia National Consultation Strategy to be held in Tamworth on Wednesday 12th June!

Calling all writers keen to explore screenwriting .. AFTRS Screenwriters Weekend : 15 and 16 June in Armidale ... check the Arts North West Calendar for details!

Wetlands Photographic Exhibition : Expressions of Interest sought ... The Borders Rivers-Gwydir Catchment Management Authority, in partnership with Arts North West, is supporting a travelling photo exhibition during 2013. Expressions of Interest are sought from galleries and art groups/societies interested in hosting ‘Waterbirds Return as the Gwydir Floods’. Find out more HERE or complete and Expression of Interest HERE

NSW Government cuts funding to TAFE Fine Arts Courses … the response by Arts North West

Resources

There are many resources available to artists, arts workers and organisations that can make the arts business a little easier.

Here are just a few.

Boards and Committees

The Australian Business Arts Foundation connects business and the arts and can be a useful way to source additonal expertise for your Board or Committee. Information is available in through:
boardBank, Building governance and leadership
adviceBank, Building expertise and creativity

Business Plans

The Australia Council for the Arts has produced a Business Plan Framework that can be used by organisations seeking multi-year funding. It is also a useful tool for arts organisations generally.

Copyright

The Australian Copyright Council provides free information sheets available to download from their website. Take a quick look over the titles just so you know what resources are available to you should you need them in future (especially the fair dealing sheet):
http://www.copyright.org.au/find-an-answer/browse-by-a-z/

Deductible Gift Recipient Status

The Australian Taxation Office provides details about obtaining Deductible Gift Recipient Status

Funding Applications

Regional Arts NSW has produced a Guide to Writing Grant Applications to assist not-for-profit community based organisations in preparing effective submissions for funding from these programs. Download a copy by following the links here

Arts NSW has produced a series of fact sheets to assist with applications to the 2009 Arts Funding Program, including this 2009 Arts Funding Program Fact Sheet for Councils.

Meeting Procedures

A sample agenda and business paper format created by Arts North West.

Public Art Policies

Arts North West is an advocate and support agency for creative practice in the New England North West. As such we have worked with our LGA members and community stakeholders on a range of public art and related projects. Due to an increased demand for clarification of public art policy and procedures from our thirteen LGA members in the New England North West, Arts North West has created the Making It Your Own Public Art Policy and Planning Template and accompanying notes:

Making It Your Own Public Art Policy and Planning Template

Making It Your Own Accompanying Notes

Sponsorship

Jennifer Churchill's guidelines for seeking sponsorship for your event or organisation.

Where to look for other resources

Arts NSW
Australia Council for the Arts
Regional Arts New South Wales