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style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";font-weight:normal'>Arts North West<o:p></o:p></span></i></h1> <h1><span style='font-size:26.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:blue'>e-Bulletin </span><span style='font-size:26.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black'>August 2010<a name=Anchor-34176></a><a name=Anchor-18261></a><o:p></o:p></span></h1> <h1><i><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";font-weight:normal'>supporting creative activity in New England North West, New South Wales<o:p></o:p></span></i></h1> </td> <td style='mso-cell-special:placeholder;border:none;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm' width=1><p class='MsoNormal'>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:1;mso-row-margin-right:.4pt'> <td width=699 style='width:524.6pt;background:#548DD4;padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:blue'>Have you visited the Arts North West website lately?<b><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>           </span><a href="http://www.artsnw.com.au">www.artsnw.com.au</a><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> </td> <td style='mso-cell-special:placeholder;border:none;padding:0cm 0cm 0cm 0cm' width=1><p class='MsoNormal'>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:2;mso-row-margin-right:.4pt'> <td width=699 style='width:524.6pt;padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:blue'>Contents</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <ul type=disc> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="#Headline">Headline</a><o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="#inthenews">In the news</a><o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="#Upcomingevents">Upcoming Events</a><o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="#GFR">Grants, Fellowships, and Residencies</a><o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="#OAP">Opportunities, Awards and Prizes</a><o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="#About">About this e-Bulletin</a><o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list 36.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="#ANW">Arts North West</a><o:p></o:p></span></li> </ul> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>By producing the Arts North West e-Bulletin we aim to bring news, events and opportunities particularly relevant to the New England North West directly to your inbox. If you would like your news or event listed in the e-Bulletin, send the details to <span style='color:#548DD4'><a href="mailto:media@artsnw.com.au"><span style='color:#548DD4'>media@artsnw.com.au</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></span></i></p> </td> <td style='mso-cell-special:placeholder;border:none;border-bottom:outset 1.0pt' width=1><p class='MsoNormal'>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:3'> <td width=702 colspan=2 style='width:526.5pt;padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'> <p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:blue'>CONNECTed holiday winner announced!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#0C0CB4'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Colleen Werner<span style='color:#0C0CB4'> </span><span style='color:black'>was  thrilled to hear that she had won a holiday for two to Coffs Harbour just for updating her contact details on the Arts North West database.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'>Colleen s name was drawn by Col Price, </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Deputy Mayor of Glen Innes Severn Council at the Glen Innes Tourist Information Centre.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'>The visual artist from Birdwood (between Walcha and Port Macquarie) </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>won a holiday prize of two nights, with breakfast included, for two people at Opal Cove Resort, Coffs Harbour.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'>While the holiday has been won, it is not too late to ensure that you receive the latest arts news, events and opportunities directly and conveniently by updating your details.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>To make sure you are included on the Arts North West database, please download and complete the Arts North West CONNECT pro forma on the website <a href="http://www.artsnw.com.au">www.artsnw.com.au</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Return it by email to <a href="mailto:office@artsnw.com.au">office@artsnw.com.au</a> or post to: Arts North West, PO Box 801, Glen Innes, 2370.</span><span style='mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri'><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:4'> <td width=702 colspan=2 style='width:526.5pt;padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:blue'>Headline<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:blue'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Forum launches Arts North West (En)Able Arts Project <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:blue'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold'>In an effort to address the region s arts and disability needs, Arts North West hosted the New England North West Regional  (En)Able Arts Forum in Armidale on 16<sup>th</sup> July.</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-AU'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Forum was the first step of a project which will develop a dedicated arts &amp; disabilities network that can be managed through a regional hub. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The network of individuals and organisations will </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-ansi-language: EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-AU;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold'>plan and implement a sustainable and supportive platform for arts and disability in the New England North West</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Forum identified the need for a dedicated art centre that is accessible for artists with disabilities and coordinated by dedicated project workers.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>It discussed the need for training programs and professional development opportunities for artists with disabilities and the possibility of establishing a central hub that could take outreach programs to the rest of the region.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=Default><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_s1112" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;margin-left:0;margin-top:0;width:225pt;height:168.75pt; z-index:3;mso-position-horizontal:left;mso-position-vertical:top; mso-position-vertical-relative:line' o:allowoverlap="f"> <v:imagedata src="ebull_aug2010_files/image003.png" o:title=""/> <w:wrap type="square" anchorx="margin" anchory="margin"/> </v:shape><![if gte mso 9]><o:OLEObject Type="Embed" ProgID="PBrush" ShapeID="_x0000_s1112" DrawAspect="Content" ObjectID="_1343468660"> </o:OLEObject> <![endif]><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=300 height=225 src="ebull_aug2010_files/image004.jpg" align=left hspace=12 v:shapes="_x0000_s1112"><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Arts North West will establish an email network on the website <a href="http://www.artsnw.com.au">www.artsnw.com.au</a> to facilitate the communication of ideas, issues, contacts, opportunities and workshops.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>For more information watch the Arts North West website <a href="http://www.artsnw.com.au">www.artsnw.com.au</a> for developments or contact Jane Kries at Arts North West on 6732 4988.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNoSpacing><i><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Dennis McGrady, Philip Pidgeon and Bronwen Jones at the (En)Able Arts Forum<o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="#Anchor-34176">Back to top</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:5'> <td width=702 colspan=2 valign=top style='width:526.5pt;padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'> <p style='tab-stops:103.5pt 139.0pt'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:blue'>In the news<a name=inthenews></a><a name=Anchor-52269></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p style='tab-stops:103.5pt 139.0pt'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>IMAGinE Awards nominations closing soon<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Museums &amp; Galleries NSW, Museums Australia (NSW), Museums Australia (ACT) and Regional Public Galleries Association of NSW have announced that the 2010 IMAGinE Awards nominations are now open and will close on Monday 6<sup>th</sup> September.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This is a wonderful opportunity to say thank you to those members of the community who work so hard for our Museums and Galleries.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Established in 2008 and now in its third year, the IMAGinE Awards celebrate the achievements and extraordinary diversity of the NSW and ACT museum and gallery sector and those who work within it, both volunteer and paid staff. The 2010 IMAGinE Awards night will be held at the Circular Quay Terrace, Museum of Contemporary Art on Friday 22<sup>nd</sup> October 2010. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>If you would like help to make nomination,<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>Arts North West is happy to assist with the nomination process if you require.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>Otherwise, to view the guidelines and to download the nomination forms visit <a href="http://www.mgnsw.org.au/"><span style='color:windowtext'>www.mgnsw.org.au</span></a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Franklin Gothic Book"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:6'> <td width=702 colspan=2 valign=top style='width:526.5pt;padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>ArtsPeak calls on the Government to protect arts funding from the efficiency dividend<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:white'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>ArtsPeak, the confederation of Australian national peak arts organisations, is calling on the Government to honour Julia Gillard s pledge of 18 July 2010 to reduce the efficiency dividend from 1.25% to 1%.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>ArtsPeak voices its dismay that within two weeks of Julia Gillard s announcement, the three finance Ministers have reversed the decision in their statement of 31 July 2010, and will now maintain the efficiency dividend at the rate of 1.25% in 2011-2012. This is a major blow to the Australia Council, an organisation that distributes funding to an already fragile arts sector.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>ArtsPeak says that the efficiency dividend is already severely affecting the Australia Council s ability to deliver programs to small to medium sized arts companies and individual artists. ArtsPeak says that the finance ministers statement that  efficiencies gains will be realised without resorting to job cuts just does not stand up in the arts sector, and calls on the Government to exempt the Australia Council from the efficiency dividend altogether.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>It is estimated that an efficiency dividend of 1.25% imposed on the Australia Council, added to a rate of<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>inflation of around 2.5%, will amount to a real cut of 3.75% per annum. This cut is equivalent to a twenty per cent reduction in funding over five years, resulting in a disastrous loss of income to artists. While the efficiency dividend affects all government agencies, the Australia Council s funding programs are particularly vulnerable.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>ArtsPeak understands that the Australia Council does not have the capacity to further absorb the cost of the efficiency dividend without severe impact on the art form boards that provide funding to artists and their support organisations.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>For the full media release visit the National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) website <a href="http://www.visualarts.net.au/">http://www.visualarts.net.au/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:7'> <td width=702 colspan=2 valign=top style='width:526.5pt;padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-no-proof:yes'>Beyond the Concept: an event for Aboriginal Designers</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>You ve had the idea, you ve developed the concept, now find out how you can turn your design into a real commercial product.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Many designers, both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal, are inspired by Australian Indigenous art, often combining traditional methods with contemporary design. This combination produces a strong, distinctively Australian look, which has huge commercial potential, not only domestically, but overseas.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Just click on this link to register <a href="http://www.smallbusinessmonth.nsw.gov.au/Events.aspx?eventid=2433">http://www.smallbusinessmonth.nsw.gov.au/Events.aspx?eventid=2433</a></span><strong><span style='font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:8'> <td width=702 colspan=2 valign=top style='width:526.5pt;padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'> <p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-no-proof:yes'>Storylines Website to be launched<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p><em><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:SimSun;mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>Storylines, </span></em><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>the first sustained attempt to explore Indigenous art making outside of  remote Aboriginal Australia will be officially launched at the University of Sydney at 6pm on 27<sup>th</sup> August.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><em><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:SimSun;mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>Storylines </span></em><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>findings have implications for Indigenous arts funding policies, but the project s concerns are primarily cultural and conceptual: the </span><em><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:SimSun;mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>re-positioning</span></em><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US'> of Indigenous artists from  settled Australia as part of both Indigenous art </span><em><span lang=EN-US style='font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:SimSun; mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>and</span></em><span lang=EN-US style='font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-ansi-language:EN-US'> Australian contemporary art.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>The research was conducted by Dictionary of Australian Artists Online (DAAO) Editor-in-Chief Professor Vivien Johnson, Indigenous Research Officer Tess Allas, and research assistant Laura Fisher. It was supported by a three year (2007-9) Australian Research Council Discovery grant supplemented by the College of Fine Arts UNSW. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>Take a look at Storylines by going to <a href="http://www.storylines.org.au">www.storylines.org.au</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="#Anchor-34176">Back to top</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:9'> <td width=702 colspan=2 valign=top style='width:526.5pt;padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'> <div> <p><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue'>Upcoming Events<a name=Upcomingevents></a><a name=Anchor-16014></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_41" o:spid="_x0000_s1118" type="#_x0000_t75" alt="Marg Adams The Emu" style='position:absolute; margin-left:0;margin-top:0;width:96pt;height:94.8pt;z-index:2;visibility:visible; mso-wrap-style:square;mso-wrap-distance-left:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-top:0; mso-wrap-distance-right:9pt;mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0; mso-position-horizontal:left;mso-position-horizontal-relative:text; mso-position-vertical:top;mso-position-vertical-relative:line' o:allowoverlap="f"> <v:imagedata src="ebull_aug2010_files/image005.jpg" o:title="Marg Adams The Emu"/> <w:wrap type="square" anchory="line"/> </v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=128 height=126 src="ebull_aug2010_files/image008.jpg" align=left hspace=12 alt="Marg Adams The Emu" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_41"><![endif]><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Moree Mob</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>13 June  31 August @ Ceramic Break Sculpture Park, Warialda</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> A collection of established, indigenous Moree artists whose artworks tell the significant stories that have shaped their lives. Don t miss it!. Ph/fax 02 6729 4147<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Marg Adams, The Emu<o:p></o:p></span></i></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:222.5pt'><i><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></i></p> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;mso-cellspacing:1.5pt;mso-yfti-tbllook:1184;mso-padding-alt: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt'> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>John Morris and Kathy Olski Exhibitions</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>15 June - 31 August @ Moree Plains Gallery, Moree</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> Newcastle artist John Morris and Sydney Painter Kathy Olski exhibitions&nbsp;at Moree Plains Gallery.&nbsp; For more information go to <a href="http://www.moreeplainsgallery.org.au/">www.moreeplainsgallery.org.au</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Print Circle: Room with a View</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2 July  26 Sept @ NERAM, Armidale</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> Established in 1970, the Print Circle is a group of thirty women printmakers who practice their art in and around Sydney and aim to encourage experimental and innovative techniques within printmaking practice.  Room with a View deals with viewing the external world through the eyes of each individual s  inner . For more infromation go to <a href="http://www.neram.com.au/">www.neram.com.au</a></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Raindrops on Roses: Works from the Permanent Collections</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2 July 17 October @ NERAM, Armidale</span></strong><br> </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A selection of favourite things and the community becomes curator! Members from the New England community will be invited to choose a work from the permanent collections. Curated by Philippa Charley-Briggs, NERAM Curator. For more information go to <a href="http://www.neram.com.au/">www.neram.com.au</a></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Rosalie Rigby: Back to the Tablelands</span></strong><b><span style='font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2 July  22 August @ NERAM, Armidale</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> Having returned to Armidale Rosalie Rigby is reconnecting with the New England landscape: the granite outcrops and the effects of winter s freezing waters, the greys and grey-greens of the scrub and the bushland, and the grandeur of the gorges. Using oil paints and mixed media, Rosalie explores the broad sweep and the beautiful detail. For more information go to <a href="http://www.neram.com.au/">www.neram.com.au</a></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>'Contemporary'</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>17 July - 13 August @ Glen Innes Art Gallery, Glen Innes</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> The Glen Innes Art Gallery presents the fabulous  Contemporary exhibition featuring paintings, ceramics, sculpture and mosaics by local artists and introducing Armidale watercolourist Sam Austrin  Miner. Gala Opening Saturday 17th July 4pm (all welcome). Exhibition runs from 19th July to 13th August. Gallery open Monday  Friday 10 to 4pm. Saturday 9.30 to 12 noon. Free Entry& phone 67302610. </span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Yvonne Overton, WANDERINGS WITH WATERCOLOUR</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>23 July - 19 August @ Weswal Gallery, Tamworth</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> For information phone 02 6766 5847 or visit the website <a href="http://www.weswalgallery.com.au/">www.weswalgallery.com.au</a></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Margaret Adams</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>1 August - 31 August @ Moree Plains Gallery, Moree</span></strong><br> </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Margaret Adams is one of the finest Kamilaroi artists in Moree. She paints the traditional stories to keep, as she says,  remnants of the Dreaming alive . She is a prolific painter  images of people and inland animals flow readily onto her canvas, which and reflect the blend of pathos and humour that runs through her conversation. She has a fund of stories at her fingertips, especially about the &quot;Hairy man&quot; who had yellow eyes when he was good and red when he was bad. Adams describes herself as being one of the first generation Aboriginal Catholics in Moree. At school she and her peers learned &quot;white man's art  the depiction of homes, trees and scenery in European style. It was many years before she acquired her unique, vivid painting style.&nbsp; For information call (02) 6757 3320 or visit the website http:<a href="http://moreeplainsgallery.org.au/">//moreeplainsgallery.org.au</a></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The perfectly imperfect world of STEPHEN SONDHEIM</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>7.00 Wed 4 August, 7.00 Wed 11 Aug, 7.00 Wed 18 Aug, 7.00 Wed 25 Aug @ The Playhouse Theatre, Barraba</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"'><br> WEDNESDAY EVENINGS IN AUGUST presents...Live video recordings of 4 Broadway stage productions. Enjoy a light meal (BYO wine) at 7.00 pm followed by brief introduction by Andrew Sharp before the screening begins approx. 7.45 pm. $23 per evening ($13.00 pensioners/teens) or four evenings for $72 total (save $20.) Bookings and Enquiries phone 6782 1109.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>the play bubbles along with exuberance, comedy and witty performances.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Ruby Moon</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Wednesdays to Saturdays 13 - 21 August @ Arts Theatre, UNE Armidale</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> Help solve the mystery of Ruby Moon - an Australian play by Matt Cameron that is part detective story, part fairytale. This is the inaugural production for local theatre company Chalk Circle Theatre, who are supported this year by The School of Arts, UNE and Uralla Arts. Ruby Moon is one of the plays listed for study within the HSC.&nbsp; Performing at the Arts Theatre, UNE during August: Fridays 13 &amp; 20, Saturdays 14 and 21 at 7.30pm, Weds 11 &amp; 18 at 10.30am and Thur 19 at 1.00pm. Tickets $15, concession $10.&nbsp; Available at Dymocks or the door.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Annual Art &amp; Ceramics Exhibition</span></strong><b><span style='font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>13 - 22 August&nbsp;@ Creative Arts Gallery, Gunnedah</span></strong><br> </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Official opening 6pm Friday 13 August, tickets $10 at the door. The exhibition is open every day 13-22 August (includes Agquip days). Email <a href="mailto:susanwilson@infogunnedah.com.au">susanwilson@infogunnedah.com.au</a> <span style='display:none;mso-hide:all'>This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it <script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript"> <!-- document.write( '</' ); document.write( 'span>' ); //--> </script></span></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Exercise Pen  WENDY JAMES</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>14 August, 10am to 4pm @ NEWC, Armidale</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> A one-day workshop to stretch the imagination, learn techniques, and a lot more to help you to take a leap with your writing instead of reinventing wheels. Wendy will put you through your paces with challenging (and fun!) exercises that are guaranteed to help your writing 'break out'. Suitable for all offenders. COST: $50 members / $60 non-members. Please contact NEWC tel. (02) 6772 7210 or email <a href="mailto:newc44@dodo.com.au">newc44@dodo.com.au</a> <span style='display:none;mso-hide:all'>This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it <script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript"> <!-- document.write( '</' ); document.write( 'span>' ); //--> </script></span></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Print Circle: Artist Talk</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>11am 14 August @NERAM, Armidale</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> Tanya and Jon Crothers - Tanya Crothers creates hand-coloured collagraphs printed from cardboard plates.&nbsp; Her current series of works explores the changes of season at different times of the day outside her window.&nbsp; Tanya and her husband Jon, also a printmaker, will be sharing their experience and expertise in printmaking on the day.&nbsp; Cost: $5 For information contact NERAM on 6772 5255.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Sunday</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Afternoon Life Drawing</span></strong><b><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>15 August @ NERAM, Armidale</span></strong></b><br> Open to all members of the community come along to Life Drawing at the Packsaddle Studio NERAM from 1pm to 4pm. Bring your own drawing materials and have fun exploring the human figure. For further information phone 6775 3134 or 0458 753 134. Cost: $15<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Steven Archer Conducts Appraisals</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>21 August @ NERAM, Armidale</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> Steven Archer, renowned appraiser and auctioneer, will be conducting appraisals at NERAM on Saturday 21st August 11am to 1pm. If you have a family heirloom or curio that you've always wondered about come in and have it appraised. You may be pleasantly suprised! Cost: $5 per item.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Lying Cheating Bastard - Featuring acclaimed magician, James Galea</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>8pm 20 &amp; 21 August @ Capitol Theatre, Tamworth</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> Jimmy has no idea how it happened, but somehow he was born with a gift, a talent to play and read cards, dice, any game of chance, better than just about anyone in the world. Lying Cheating Bastard is the intriguing tale of a young man being drawn into the seedy underbelly of Sydney, the story of infamous con-man Jimmy Garcia aka &quot;The Cricket&quot;, and how he became the most successful con-man in Australia by the age of 27.&nbsp; Recommended for Ages 12+. Presented by Southern Cross Ten.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Developing Local Arts and Creative Enterprises: What Works?</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>5.30pm 24 August @ UTS, Sydney</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> A Free Forum from UTS Research Centre for Creative Practice and Cultural Economy (CPCE) and Arts NSW. Following the recent start-up of a number of local arts enterprise development and 'Renew' initiatives, the forum will share information on what's working for place-based approaches to creative enterprise development in Australia, the UK and elsewhere. The discussion will consider formulas for successful cultural and community entrepreneurship and how policy-making, planning, and resourcing should underpin development. The night will be introduced by Mary Darwell (Executive Director, Arts NSW) with guest panellists Professor Kate Oakley (City University &amp; University of the Arts, London), Professor Justin O'Connor (Queensland University of Technology) and chair Lisa Andersen (University of Technology, Sydney). RSVP: by 20 August to Catherine Baird, <a href="mailto:catherine.baird@uts.edu.au">catherine.baird@uts.edu.au</a> <span style='display:none;mso-hide:all'>This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it <script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript"> <!-- document.write( '</' ); document.write( 'span>' ); //--> </script></span></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Busting Out!  Wednesday 25 August</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>8pm 25 August @ Capitol Theatre, Tamworth</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> Don't miss the laugh out loud musical comedy spectacular that is keeping abreast of the times. With more front than Myer, our bosom-buddies decided to star in their own laugh-out-loud and totally liberating show which has been seen by over 250,000 adoring fans throughout Australia and New Zealand. Follow these two lubbily-jubbily ladies as they unleash their playful puppies and walk abreast down mammary lane. It's an uplifting celebration of bouncy songs, wobbly jokes, thigh-slapping sketches, and of course, practical demonstrations of the fascinating lesser-known uses of your drooping assets. Great Discounts for Groups of 8 or more!</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Inside Out</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>27 &amp; 28 August @ Capitol Theatre, Tamworth</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> Inside Out is an honest, surprisingly funny and compassionate journey into one young mmind and a mother's struggle to underst Syear-old Simon is talented, smart and loving - the perfect son. But creeping up on Sue is the realisation that something is wrong. What dyou do when life turns you upside down, grabs your heart and squeezes it tight? When you need to find more love, strength and resilience than you ever thought you had? Inthe relationship between a mother and her son.&nbsp; For information go to <a href="http://www.capitoltheatretamworth.com.au/">www.capitoltheatretamworth.com.au</a></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Deepwater Charity Art Show</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>27  30 August @ Deepwater School of Arts, Deepwater</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> Sponsored by Anketell Forest, this biennial event is a fundraiser for Australian Red Cross and Royal Far West.&nbsp; This year the exhibition features two featured artists - Chris Hazell and Jimmy Willing.&nbsp; The Angela Curnow Bequest For Secondary Students. Secondary students are invited to participate in this special memorial. It is an open category in any medium with the following prize money: 1st prize $200, 2nd prize $150, 3rd prize $50. As with previous years, we have are have many prizes which have been sponsored by the following Deepwater businesses, Foodworks, Cafe Blue Belle, Deepwater Bakery and Trethewey Industries. Also Australian Artist Magazine Encouragement Awards kindly donated by Mrs Helen Grant, editor of Australian Artist Magazine.&nbsp; For entry forms artists can ring Catie Macansh on (02)67345400. They can also be picked up at The Glen Innes Art Gallery, Styles Framing Shop in Glen Innes, Forest to Furniture in Tenterfield and Tenterfield Grafix.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tickets for the opening night are $35 for adults and $10 for high school students and&nbsp; are available from The Deepwater Post Office,Carelles in Glen Innes and Simply Country in Tenterfield. </span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Sevil and Sons Est. 1972</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Opening 27 August @ NERAM, Armidale</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> Stencil art, drawing, installation and found object arrangements by father and sons based in Uralla area. For more information go to <a href="http://www.neram.com.au/">www.neram.com.au</a></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Flowing by Dianne Smith</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Opening 27 August @ NERAM, Armidale</span></strong><br> </span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Diane Smith is a Tasmanian artist deals with issues of environmental sensitivity, the cycle of growth and decay and the passing of time in oil paintings. For more information go to <a href="http://www.neram.com.au/">www.neram.com.au</a></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Operation Art</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Opening 27 August @ NERAM, Armidale</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> An exhibition of artwork by schoolchildren selected from entries across NSW to be hung in children s wards in hospitals across the state. For more information go to <a href="http://www.neram.com.au/">www.neram.com.au</a></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>NEWC Writers Reading - Anne Pender</span></strong><b><span style='font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>28 August, 2pm to 4pm @ NEWC, Armidale</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> Part of a series of two-hour Saturday afternoon workshops, analysing great writing to improve your own writing and reading. The tutor will select an extract of text and bring copies for participants. Saturday, August 28, 2pm to 4pm at NEWC with Anne Pender.&nbsp; Please phone to book - $10/$5 members. Please contact NEWC tel. (02) 6772 7210 or email <a href="mailto:newc44@dodo.com.au">newc44@dodo.com.au</a></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'> <span style='display:none;mso-hide:all'>This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it <script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript"> <!-- document.write( '</' ); document.write( 'span>' ); //--> </script></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </table> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_5" o:spid="_x0000_s1117" type="#_x0000_t75" style='position:absolute;margin-left:0;margin-top:1107.75pt; width:150pt;height:92.25pt;z-index:4;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square; mso-wrap-distance-left:0;mso-wrap-distance-top:0;mso-wrap-distance-right:0; mso-wrap-distance-bottom:0;mso-position-horizontal:left; mso-position-horizontal-relative:text;mso-position-vertical:absolute; mso-position-vertical-relative:line' o:allowoverlap="f"> <v:imagedata src="images/Junction_2010.gif"/> <w:wrap type="square" anchory="line"/> </v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=200 height=123 src="images/Junction_2010.gif" align=left v:shapes="Picture_x0020_5"><![endif]><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Junction 2010 - Connecting The Future</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><br> </span><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>26-29 August 2010, Launceston</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><br> Regional Arts Australia's seventh national regional arts conference. For more information and updates go to <a href="http://www.junction2010.com">www.junction2010.com</a>&nbsp;</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;mso-cellspacing:1.5pt;mso-yfti-tbllook:1184;mso-padding-alt: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt'> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:0;mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes'> <td valign=top style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Leo Robba</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>1 September - 30 September @&nbsp;Moree Plains Gallery, Moree</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> Leo Robba s landscapes of the Australian countryside have an enigmatic quality that verges on the surreal. Leo Robba is based in Springwood, in the Blue Mountains and recently was awarded a Masters of Fine Art (The University of Newcastle) on the subject of regionalism in Australian landscape painting. The Newcastle Maitland and Dungog areas have been the driving force behind his work.&nbsp; For information call (02) 6757 3320&nbsp; or visit the website <a href="http://moreeplainsgallery.org.au/">http://moreeplainsgallery.org.au</a></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Beyond the Concept: Manufacturing Your Designs </span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2 September, Sydney</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> You ve had the idea, you ve developed the concept, now find out how you can turn your design into a real product. If you ve ever wondered what s involved with transforming an idea into a commercial product, with the potential to sell not only in Australia but worldwide, you shouldn't miss this event.&nbsp; Beyond the Concept is a panel discussion for Aboriginal designers who want to turn their design ideas into reality. Today, many designers, both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal, are inspired by Australian Indigenous art, often combining traditional methods with contemporary design. This combination produces a strong, distinctively Australian look, which has huge commercial potential, not only domestically, but overseas. This event is open to anyone wishing to attend but it would be fantastic to have as many Aboriginal creative designers attend as possible. Just click on this link to register <a href="http://www.smallbusinessmonth.nsw.gov.au/Events.aspx?eventid=2433">http://www.smallbusinessmonth.nsw.gov.au/Events.aspx?eventid=2433</a></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Creative Journal Workshop  KARLA MUIR</span></strong><b><span style='font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>4 September, 10am to 4pm @ NEWC, Armidale</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> This is a writers' workshop with a difference. Karla explains: Usually, the main purpose of writing is the product  here, it is the process which is at the centre of our attention. You can certainly use the techniques specifically to further your writing career, but the applications are potentially much broader than that. You can employ them for: problem solving, to get in touch with your intuition, to strengthen your creativity, to get a healthier perspective on old issues, and in general, to get a more positive outlook on life. They can also help to uncover layers of your subconscious mind. I have chosen 6 processes that were particularly helpful to participants of previous workshops. In nearly 40 years of journalling, I have learnt, adapted and developed the techniques I'm going to share with you. Self-help books, my studies of linguistics and psychology and my NLP training have provided many ideas and inspirations. Journalling is a great tool, and anyone can do it  you don't need any literary talents for it.&nbsp; COST: $50 members / $60 non-members Please contact NEWC tel. (02) 6772 7210 or email <a href="mailto:newc44@dodo.com.au">newc44@dodo.com.au</a><span style='display:none;mso-hide:all'>This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it <script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript"> <!-- document.write( '</' ); document.write( 'span>' ); //--> </script></span></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A Free Concert by THE AUSTRALIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA WIND QUINTET</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>6pm 7 September 2010 @ New England Conservatorium of Music, Armidale</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> The AYO Regional Residencies give selected young musicians a unique opportunity to live the experience of a touring ensemble. In 2010, the AYO Wind Quintet will take up residency in Armidale, NSW. The musicians will be mentored by Geoffrey Collins, Principal Flute of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, and Andrew Bain, Principal Horn of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.The AYO musicians are given the unique opportunity to practise and perform new repertoire, as well as develop leadership, management and performance presentation skills as an ensemble, without the distraction of day-to-day life. The programs also include outreach activities, where the AYO musicians will instruct and motivate other young musicians in regional communities.For more information visit <a href="http://www.ayo.com.au/">www.ayo.com.au</a> or call 1300 668 500.</span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>THE AUSTRALIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA WIND QUINTET</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>8pm 9 September @ Chapel Theatre, Glen Innes</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> Tickets $20/$15 concession, book on 02 6732 1997<br> Or at Carelles Young World, Grey St, Glen Innes<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Hit Productions <b><i>Driving Miss Daisy</i></b> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>8pm 10 September @ Civic Theatre, Gunnedah</span></b><span style='font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; font-weight:normal'> An emotional journey to an unlikely friendship. </span></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>For information contact Susan Wilson on<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>6740 2271 or visit the Civic Theatre, Chandos Street Gunnedah.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Hit Productions <b><i>Driving Miss Daisy</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>8pm 11 September @ The Royal Theatre, Quirindi</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; font-weight:normal'> An emotional journey to an unlikely friendship. Tickets available from The Royal Theatre.</span></strong><strong><span style='font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Life Drawing Classes</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>1pm 12 September @ NERAM, Armidale</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> Come to the Packsaddle Studio at NERAM (lower ground floor, rear entrance) for Life Drawing Classes,&nbsp; the following Sundays from 1pm - 4pm (come at 12:45 to set up) It will be open for any member of the public to attend at a cost of $15 per class (no concessions) and is purely non-profit.&nbsp; No formal teaching will take place. Just an enjoyment of drawing! Any questions? Please contact Robyn at:&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="mailto:robyn.jackson@cdesigns.com.au">robyn.jackson@cdesigns.com.au</a> <span style='display:none;mso-hide:all'>This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it <script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript"> <!-- document.write( '</' ); document.write( 'span>' ); //--> </script></span>or phone: 6775 3134 or 0458753134.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Hit Productions <b><i>Driving Miss Daisy</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>8pm 14 September @ Moree Memorial Hall, Moree</span></b><span style='font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; font-weight:normal'> An emotional journey to an unlikely friendship. </span></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Hit Productions <b><i>Driving Miss Daisy</i></b> presented by the Glen Innes Arts Council<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>8pm 15 September @ Chapel Theatre, Glen Innes</span></b><span style='font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'> An emotional journey to an unlikely friendship. <span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span></span></strong>Tickets $35, book on 02 6732 1997 or at Carelles Young World, Grey St, Glen Innes<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Hit Productions <b><i>Driving Miss Daisy</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>8pm 16 September @ TAS Michael Hoskins Centre, Armidale</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; font-weight:normal'> An emotional journey to an unlikely friendship. Tickets available from the Armidale School.</span></strong><strong><span style='font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Hit Productions <b><i>Driving Miss Daisy</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>8pm 17 September @ The Roxy Theatre, BIngara</span></b><span style='font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; font-weight:normal'> An emotional journey to an unlikely friendship. Tickets available from the Roxy Theatre.</span></strong><strong><span style='font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Steaming</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>8pm, Friday 17 Sept @ The Crossing Theatre, Narrabri</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> Friends of the Crossing Theatre are proud to present 'Steaming'- the heart-warming, ribald classic by Nell Dunn and starring Val Lehmann of Prisoner fame.&nbsp; The play centres around six women from diverse backgrounds who meet regularly at a Turkish bath house in London where they share the most intimate details of their lives. When the ladies hear their beloved refuge is about to close down, they unite to try and save it.&nbsp; The show is known for its razor-sharp, acerbic dialogue and YES, its nudity.&nbsp; This play can be considered controversial because of the nudity. But, it s so much more than that  it s about friendship, finding your place in the world and fighting for what you believe in.&nbsp; Audience Advice Warning.&nbsp; Recommended for ages 16+ - contains adult themes and nudity.&nbsp; $45 adult, $40 group of 8 or more, $40 conc.&nbsp; For tickets phone 6792 4654 or online at <a href="http://www.crossingtheatre.com.au/">www.crossingtheatre.com.au</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Capturing the Fine Details in Acrylics: A two-day workshop with David Mackay<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Sat 18th and Sun 19th September, Armidale<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>      </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The cost of $170 buys you a relaxing weekend focusing on our beautiful spring wildflowers and includes all materials plus lunches!<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>Class restricted to 5 people (next class in November) For information contact David Mackay on 02 6775 1367 or <a href="dmackay58@bigpond.com%20">dmackay58@bigpond.com</a> or visit the website <a href="http://www.davidmackay.com.au">www.davidmackay.com.au</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Hit Productions <b><i>Driving Miss Daisy</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>8pm 18 September @ Sir Henry Parkes School of Arts, Tenterfield</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; font-weight:normal'> An emotional journey to an unlikely friendship. <span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>Tickets available from the School of Arts.</span></strong><strong><span style='font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Print Circle: Artist Talk</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>11am 18 September @ NERAM, Armidale</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> Deborah Wilkinson will be talking about her work - Using printmaking to explore the concepts of emotions, relationships and communication Deborah's prints are a combination of dry point etching and monoprinting with added drawn line using graphite and pastel. Cost: $5 For information 6772 5255.</span></p> </td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Check the Arts North West <a href="http://www.artsnw.com.au/">what s on</a> pages for more upcoming events!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="#Anchor-34176">Back to top</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:10;height:192.75pt'> <td width=702 colspan=2 style='width:526.5pt;padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt; height:192.75pt'> <div> <p><a name=GFR></a><a name=Anchor-8915></a><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="#Anchor-34176"><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>Grants, Fellowships and Residencies</span></b></a><strong><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>DEWHA Contemporary Touring Initiative</span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Closing 25 August<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Contemporary Touring Initiative is part of the Australian Government's ongoing commitment to contemporary Australian visual arts and craft and aims to encourage wider audience access to Australian visual arts and craft through quality publications, education and public programs that are a part of touring exhibitions. It also encourages collecting institutions to form curatorial partnerships and collaborate with other organisations contributing to mentoring opportunities and skills transfer. The closing date for applications for funding under the Contemporary Touring Initiative is 25 August 2010, for projects commencing on or after 1 February 2011. Guidelines and application details online: <span style='color:#548DD4;mso-themecolor: text2;mso-themetint:153'><a href="http://www.arts.gov.au/arts/contemporary_touring_initiative" target="_blank"><span style='color:#548DD4;mso-themecolor:text2;mso-themetint: 153;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>www.arts.gov.au/arts/contemporary_touring_initiative</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Australia Council for the Arts Dance Grants</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Closing 27 August<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Projects</span></i></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Supports the research, creative development, production, remounting or presentation of dance works by artists or organisations.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Artform Development</span></i></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"'> Provides organisations with funding for programs of activity that develop Australian dance.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Fellowships</span></i></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> $90,000 over two years to support individuals who have an outstanding record in dance to undertake creative or professional development. Guidelines and application details online: <span style='color:#548DD4;mso-themecolor:text2;mso-themetint:153'><a href="http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants" target="_blank"><span style='color:#548DD4;mso-themecolor:text2;mso-themetint:153;text-decoration: none;text-underline:none'>www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Powerhouse Museum Regional Services Program<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Closing 27 August<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'>The Regional Services Program of the Powerhouse Museum supports cultural heritage organisations across New South Wales to record, preserve and display their collections for the benefit of regional communities. Organisations and individuals with a specific project are invited to submit an expression of interest for support through the Regional Internships program, the Professional Advice program or the Project Assistance program. Guidelines and application details online: <a href="http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/regional/regional_services_program.php" target="_blank"><span style='color:#2E67B2;text-decoration:none;text-underline: none'>www.powerhousemuseum.com/regional/regional_services_program.php. </span></a>For further information on any of these programs please contact Rebecca Pinchin, Regional Services Coordinator: Tel&nbsp;02&nbsp;9217&nbsp;0220, free call 1800&nbsp;882 092, Email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:regionalservices@phm.gov.au"><span style='color:#2E67B2;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>regionalservices@phm.gov.au</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Arts NSW Grants<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Closing 31 August: </span></strong><em><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"'>Artists in Schools  </span></b></em><strong><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Extended Residencies</span></i></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"'> Up to $35,000 to assist schools to acquire an artist in residence for at least two terms or 50 days. Guidelines and application details available</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>on the Arts NSW web site: <a href="http://www.arts.nsw.gov.au/FundingOpportunities/ConnectEdArts/tabid/205/Default.aspx">http://www.arts.nsw.gov.au/FundingOpportunities/ConnectEdArts/tabid/205/Default.aspx</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Wesfarmers Arts Indigenous Fellowship Program</span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Closing 31 August<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The National Gallery of Australia and Wesfarmers are delighted that the Wesfarmers Arts Indigenous Fellowship program, the first of its kind, has been established for Indigenous Australians with the goal to increase Indigenous leadership within the visual arts sector. It consists of two programs: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><em><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Wesfarmers Arts Indigenous Fellowship</span></b></em><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> A professional project</span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>-based program for long-term development, networking, exchange and mentorship. Two Fellowships will be awarded every two years.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><em><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Indigenous Arts Leadership program</span></b></em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> A short-term, accredited program with an industry focus. Ten candidates will be selected annually to participate in the Leadership program. Guidelines and application details online: <span style='color:#548DD4;mso-themecolor:text2; mso-themetint:153'><a href="http://nga.gov.au/wesfarmersfellowship/Default.cfm" target="_blank"><span style='color:#548DD4;mso-themecolor:text2;mso-themetint:153;text-decoration: none;text-underline:none'>www.nga.gov.au/wesfarmersfellowship/Default.cfm</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>DEWHA Visions of Australia<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Closing 1 September</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'>The Visions of Australia program aims to enable more Australians to enjoy our diverse culture by accessing exhibitions of cultural material. It provides funding to eligible organisations to develop and tour exhibitions of Australian cultural material across Australia. Exhibitions should have a predominantly Australian source or theme. There are two Visions of Australia funding rounds each year, the second of which closes 1 September for projects commencing after 1 February 2011. Guidelines and application details online:<a href="http://www.arts.gov.au/arts/visions_of_australia" target="_blank"><span style='color:#2E67B2;text-decoration:none;text-underline: none'> www.arts.gov.au/arts/visions_of_australia</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Australia Council for the Arts Grants</span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Closing 1 September:</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'>Music: Fellowships</span></i></strong><span style='font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'> Provides artists with financial support for two years for creative work and/or professional development.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'>Music: Don Banks Music Award</span></i></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'> A $60,000 award to publicly honour a senior artist of high distinction who has made an outstanding and sustained contribution to music in Australia.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'>Music: Skills and Arts Development</span></i></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'> Grants of up to $10,000 to support skills development for professional artists and artsworkers, and projects that foster skills development. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'>Music: Project Fellowships</span></i></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'> Offered to artists for a significant creative and/or developmental project that will benefit their artistic practice.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'>Closing 7 September:</span></strong><span style='font-size: 11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><em><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'>Community Partnerships: Projects with Public Outcomes</span></b></em><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'> $20,000-$30,000 in funding for one-off community arts and cultural development projects that must have a public outcome and involve collaborations with a range of cross-sectoral partners. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'>Community Partnerships: Project and Professional Development</span></i></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'> Grants of up to $20,000 for one-off community arts and cultural development projects that involve a range of collaborating partners and may or may not have a public outcome.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'>Closing 24 September:<i> Literature: Languages Other Than English Publishing</i></span></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'> Supports the translation and publication of works by authors writing in languages other than English. For further information on the above Australia Council grants please visit <a href="http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants" target="_blank"><span style='color:#2E67B2;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#512607'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Metro Screen Grants<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Closing 3 September: <i>Out There and Deadly </i></span></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'>Metro Screen, in partnership with Screen NSW, offers three experienced filmmakers of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent the opportunity to develop their film and storytelling skills through the production of a short work of up to 10 minutes duration. Applicants must already have at least one screened credit. Guidelines and application details online: <a href="http://www.metroscreen.org.au/Out-ThereandDeadly" target="_blank"><span style='color:#2E67B2;text-decoration:none;text-underline: none'>www.metroscreen.org.au/out-yhereanddeadly</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'>Closing 6 September: </span></strong><em><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'>Jump Start</span></b></em><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'> Metro Screen's Jump Start subsidies provide assistance in the form of equipment and facilities hire to help filmmakers realise their screen projects. Guidelines and application details online: <a href="http://www.metroscreen.org.au/subsidies.htm" target="_blank"><span style='color:#2E67B2;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>www.metroscreen.org.au/subsidies.htm</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>DEWHA Contemporary Music Touring Program<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Closing 6 September<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'>The Contemporary Music Touring Program provides opportunities for a wide range of music to tour the country including, but not limited to, rock, pop, jazz, folk, country and Indigenous music. The program is committed to supporting touring opportunities for Australian musicians, and increasing audience access to live and original Australian contemporary music, particularly in regional and remote Australia. All professional members of the Australian music industry including performers, managers, agents, music networks and music organisations representing all contemporary music genres are eligible to apply. Guidelines and application details online: <a href="http://www.arts.gov.au/arts/cmtp/applying" target="_blank"><span style='color:#2E67B2;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>www.arts.gov.au/arts/cmtp/applying</span></a></span><strong><span style='color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Screen NSW Emerging Filmmakers Fund<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Closing 6 September<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'>Screen NSW's Emerging Filmmakers Fund, established in 1995, provides career development pathways and the opportunity for advancement in the highly competitive film and television industry. Screen NSW 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. Guidelines and application details online: <a href="http://screen.nsw.gov.au/index.php?page_id=24&amp;fund_id=11&amp;page=file" target="_blank"><span style='color:#2E67B2;text-decoration:none;text-underline: none'>http://screen.nsw.gov.au/index.php?page_id=24&amp;fund_id=11&amp;page=file</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#512607'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#512607'>M&amp;G NSW Grants<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'>Closing 6 September: <i>Incoming Touring Exhibition Grants (ITEGs)</i></span></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'> ITEGs provide assistance to visual art organisations and craft and design centres throughout NSW with a proven commitment to the development of exhibitions of contemporary visual art, craft, design and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. Applicants can apply for a minimum of $2,000 and there is no upper limit. Guidelines and application details online: <a href="http://mgnsw.org.au/grants/gallery_grants/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#2E67B2;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>http://mgnsw.org.au/grants/gallery_grants/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'>Closing 30 September: </span></strong><em><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'>VIM Skills Initiatives Grants</span></b></em><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'> Grants of up to $5,000 to support volunteer museums, museum networks and keeping places for regional or state focused skill development training and networking events. Guidelines and application details online: <a href="http://mgnsw.org.au/grants/vim_skills_initiatives_grants/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#2E67B2;text-decoration:none;text-underline: none'>http://mgnsw.org.au/grants/vim_skills_initiatives_grants/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#512607'>Asialink Residency Program<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333;mso-no-proof:yes'>Closing 10 September</span></b><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'>Each year the Asialink Residency program sends 40 Australian writers, performers, artists and arts managers to live and work throughout Asia. Since its inception in 1991 the program has sent more than 550 people to hosts in 19 countries. The grant of up to $12,000 goes towards travel, living and project expenses, and affords recipients the opportunity for in-depth research, stimulating cultural exchanges, international collaboration and uninterrupted time for creativity. Residencies are available in the following artform areas: arts management, writing, performing arts, and visual arts. Guidelines and application details online: <a href="http://www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au/our_work/arts/residency_information" target="_blank"><span style='color:#2E67B2;text-decoration:none;text-underline: none'>www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au/our_work/arts/residency_information</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Ian Potter Foundation Grants</span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333;mso-no-proof:yes'>Closing 13 September</span></b><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'>Small and Large Grants Program</span></i></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'> To support initiatives linking education and the arts, access to cultural activities in regional areas and the development of distinct cultural institutions.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'>Travel and Conference</span></i></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'> Grants of $2,000-$3,000 to enable outstanding individuals, with promising careers and potentially important contributions to make to the Australian community, to exchange knowledge with their peers through professional development opportunities elsewhere. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'>Ian Potter Cultural Trust</span></i></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'> Grants of up to $7,000 for early career artists practicing in a wide range of disciplines within the arts, including the performing and visual arts, crafts, music, media, literature, design, and community arts. For further information on the above Ian Potter Foundation Grants please visit <a href="http://foundation.ianpotter.org.au/how_to_apply.html" target="_blank"><span style='color:#2E67B2;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>http://foundation.ianpotter.org.au/how_to_apply.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Telstra Kids Fund<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333;mso-no-proof:yes'>Closing 24 September</span></b><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'>Permanent Telstra employees can apply for a Telstra Kids Fund grant of $1,200 to support a local community organisation that involves the participation of a child, 18 years or under in their immediate family.&nbsp;Telstra s Kids Fund supports a broad range of initiatives and projects across education, health, disability, sports and recreation, arts and culture, and the environment. Each year $750,000 is given to local community organisations on behalf of children related to Telstra employees. There are three funding rounds per year. Requests for musical equipment, educational resources, sport and recreation equipment and building upgrades have been among the grants given by Telstra's Kids Fund. Guidelines and application details online: <a href="http://www.telstrafoundation.com/dir148/tfweb.nsf/home/homepage?opendocument" target="_blank"><span style='color:#2E67B2;text-decoration:none;text-underline: none'>www.telstrafoundation.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Myer Foundation Arts and Humanities Small Grants<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'>Closing 29 September<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'>The Sidney Myer Fund continues to fund the arts, and seeks to play a critical role in upholding the integrity of the arts community within Australia. The priorities for the Small Grants Program are: to build capacity of the individual through ensuring professional artists gain access to training, development and mentoring; supporting the development new works by individual Australian artists and small to medium-sized organisations in the areas of Indigenous, regional, and experimental arts; assisting projects that support the Humanities, particularly those that contribute to a broad understanding of and engagement with the Humanities. Guidelines and application details online: Guidelines and application details online: <a href="http://www.myerfoundation.org.au/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#2E67B2;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>www.myerfoundation.org.au</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>FRRR Small Grants for Small Rural Communities<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Closing 30 September<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#333333'>The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal's (FRRR) small grants program for small rural Australian communities provides around $900,000 a year in grants to benefit people in rural and remote communities. Not-for-profit organisations can apply for projects and activities that offer clear public benefit for communities living in small rural and remote locations in Australia, contributing to their development in social and community welfare, economic, environmental, health, education or cultural areas. Applications from communities with a population of 10,000 or less will receive priority. Grants will be made in amounts up to $5,000. Guidelines and application details online: <a href="http://www.frrr.org.au/programsDetail.asp?ProgramID=4" target="_blank"><span style='color:#2E67B2;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>www.frrr.org.au/programsDetail.asp?ProgramID=4</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <div> <p class=MsoNoSpacing><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNoSpacing><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Regional Arts NSW Grants Calendar</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>There are a large number of grants accessible to artists and organisations in regional NSW. Regional Arts NSW has developed a grants calendar which lists grants according to funding body or closing date. View the <span style='color:#548DD4;mso-themecolor: text2;mso-themetint:153'><a href="http://www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants/calendar/calendar.html"><span style='color:#548DD4;mso-themecolor:text2;mso-themetint:153'>grants calendar here</span></a></span>.</span></strong></span></p> </div> <div> <div> <div> <p class=MsoNoSpacing align=right style='text-align:right'><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="#Anchor-34176">Back to top</a><o:p></o:p></span></u></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:11;height:128.25pt'> <td width=702 colspan=2 valign=top style='width:526.5pt;padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt; height:128.25pt'> <p><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue'>Opportunities, Awards and Prizes<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>SiteWorks, Bundanon Trust<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>ongoing<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>SiteWorks is an ongoing project engaging artists, environmental scientists and experts from a range of disciplines to collaborate on site-based research, development and production at Bundanon. SiteWorks will build a series of conversations and collaborations that coalesce in a major event in 2012.Arts NSW has granted Bundanon Trust $35,000 to develop SiteWorks, an ongoing conversation between artists and scientists investigating the empirical and interpretive possibilities of the Bundanon property . SiteWorks is a key strategy to engage the broader community in artistic and environmental issues with specific reference to the site of Bundanon.Bundanon is redolent with meaning, from the stories of Indigenous, Colonial and Boyd occupation, to the rhythmic traces of the flooding of the Shoalhaven River over thousands of years. The participants will explore the potential of the Bundanon site to inspire, inform and support independent research. For information go to www.bundanon.com.au/content/siteworks<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>National Aboriginal Islander Skills Development Association Dance College<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Closing 20 August (Auditions 6  8 October)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>National Aboriginal Islander Skills Development Association is a registered training organisation where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons between the ages of 18  30 years of age can audition to become a part of NAISDA Dance College. NAISDA is situated in Mount Penang Parklands at Kariong on the NSW Central Coast.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Caldera Artfest 2010 </span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Closing 20 August<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Caldera Art promotes<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span></strong>biodiversity values in northern NSW south east Queensland through the Caldera Artfest in Murwillumbah and associated regional touring exhibitions during October and November each year. Artists in any style or medium are invited to submit works which relate to the region s flora, fauna or landscapes for pre-selection and be in the running for the prize pool of $8,000. The entry form, guidelines and events program are available online: <span style='color:#548DD4;mso-themecolor:text2; mso-themetint:153'><a href="http://www.calderaart.org.au"><span style='color:#548DD4;mso-themecolor:text2;mso-themetint:153;text-decoration: none;text-underline:none'>www.calderaart.org.au</span></a></span> For further information please contact Andy Reimanis, Project Manager, Caldera Art 2010: Tel&nbsp;02&nbsp;6677&nbsp;9009, Email&nbsp;<span style='color:#548DD4; mso-themecolor:text2;mso-themetint:153'><a href="mailto:info@calderaart.org.au"><span style='color:#548DD4;mso-themecolor: text2;mso-themetint:153;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>info@calderaart.org.au</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>John Marsden Prize for Young Australian Writers</span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Closing 20 August<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The John Marsden Prize for Young Australian writers returns in 2010. Presented by John Marsden and Express Media, the competition is now open for entries. Thanks to the on-going support of celebrated author John Marsden, cash prizes offered by the competition have been increased in 2010. Young writers under the age of 25 are urged to enter the competition to share in $5500 in prize money and the opportunity to be featured in <em><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"'>Voiceworks Magazine</span></em>, Express Media s literary quarterly. John Marsden encourages young writers to uncover their talent by submitting short-stories and poetry to the competition. Guidelines and application details online: <span style='color:#548DD4;mso-themecolor: text2;mso-themetint:153'><a href="http://www.expressmedia.org.au/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#548DD4;mso-themecolor:text2;mso-themetint: 153;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>www.expressmedia.org.au</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><strong><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></strong></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Thanks Dad National Photo Competition</span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Closing 25 August<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We all have some great pictures that have captured a special moment between a child and a man in their lives  they could be their dad, granddad, uncle, foster dad or even older brother.&nbsp;Why not encourage everybody you know to enter the Thanks Dad National Photo Competition and be in the running for a cash prize, and at the same time celebrate the great things your kids do with the most important man in their life.&nbsp;All entries will go onto the website and become part of the national exhibition for 2010 that will tour the country throughout 2011. Be part of this exhibition that helps encourage more men to spend quality time with their children. There is no entry fee and the competition is not judged on technical quality  rather on capturing that special moment between the child and the man in their life. Guidelines and application details online<span style='color:#548DD4;mso-themecolor:text2; mso-themetint:153'>: <a href="http://www.thanksdadphotos.org.au"><span style='color:#548DD4;mso-themecolor:text2;mso-themetint:153;text-decoration: none;text-underline:none'>www.thanksdadphotos.org.au</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='tab-stops:92.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Bellingen Art Prize<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Closing 27 August<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Bellingen Community Arts Council is proud to present the 8th Annual Bellingen Art Prize. On offer is a Grand Prize of $5,000 and additional prizes worth $6,000. Categories include works on paper, painting, 3D, photographic and digital art, BCAC members' prize and people's choice. The Bellingen Art Prize will be exhibited in the Memorial Hall, Hyde St, Bellingen from 1-9 October, with opening night at 5.30pm, Friday 1 October. Guidelines and application details online: <span style='color:#548DD4;mso-themecolor:text2;mso-themetint: 153'><a href="http://www.bcac.org.au/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#548DD4;mso-themecolor:text2;mso-themetint:153;text-decoration: none;text-underline:none'>www.bcac.org.au</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Portia Geach Memorial Award<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Closing 27 August<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Celebrating its 45th anniversary, the Portia Geach Memorial Award was established by Florence Kate Geach in memory of her sister, artist Portia Geach, who spent much of her life campaigning for the rights of women and was determined to make a living from painting. First awarded in 1965, the $18,000 prize is awarded to the 'best portrait painted from life of some man or women distinguished in Art, Letters and Sciences'. The Award organisers urge both established and up-and-coming female artists to take part in this powerful legacy and place their name alongside some of Australia's most celebrated artists. Guidelines and application details online: <span style='color:#548DD4; mso-themecolor:text2;mso-themetint:153'><a href="http://www.trust.com.au/awards/portia_geach/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#548DD4;mso-themecolor:text2;mso-themetint:153;text-decoration: none;text-underline:none'>www.trust.com.au/awards/portia_geach</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'>PlayWriting Australia <i>Kicking Down the Doors</i>. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'>Closing 27 August<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'>Kicking Down the Doors </span></i><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>is open to all NSW-based playwrights who have not yet been professionally produced. Eligible playwrights are invited to submit an excerpt of a full-length play to be included in the live, public reading presented by a professional cast on Monday 20 September at CarriageWorks in Sydney. Two of the best writers will receive a six-month mentorship with PlayWriting Australia s Artistic Director, Chris Mead, and will have their work showcased at the National Play Festival in 2011. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'>For more information visit <a href="http://www.pwa.org.au/Skills/KickingDowntheDoors"><span style='text-decoration:none;text-underline:none'>www.pwa.org.au/Skills/KickingDowntheDoors</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award 2010<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Closing 29 August<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Australia's richest and most prestigious design prize, Bombay Sapphire continues to support the Australian design community through rewarding and assisting Australia's most talented emerging designers and I thought that this may be of interest. The award is judged by a committee of industry leaders providing invaluable networking and mentoring opportunities. The program is dedicated to:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Recognising and rewarding excellence in design, Improving and promoting awareness of design within Australia, Increasing the commercial potential of talented Australians. To enter the competition or to find out more please contact me at <a href="tahnee@trishnicolagency.com.au%20">tahnee@trishnicolagency.com.au</a> or call (02) 9356 2711<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Aesthetica Creative Works Competition</span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Closing 31 August<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Aesthetica Creative Works Competition is internationally recognised for identifying new artists and writers and bringing them to international attention. Previous finalists have achieved success and recognition with accolades including: writing commissions from Channel 4, selection to represent Australia in the Florence Biennale, exhibitions at DACS (London), John Martin Gallery (London), Flores Fine Art Gallery (New York), inclusion in the International Drawing Competition exhibition (Poland) and the National Geographic International Photographic exhibition. The Aesthetica Creative Works Competition represents the scope of creative activity today, and provides an opportunity for both new and established artists to nurture their reputations on an international scale. Guidelines and application details online: <span style='color:#548DD4;mso-themecolor:text2;mso-themetint:153'><a href="http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/submission_guide.htm" target="_blank"><span style='color:#548DD4;mso-themecolor:text2;mso-themetint:153;text-decoration: none;text-underline:none'>www.aestheticamagazine.com/submission_guide.htm</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>&quot;Don't Waste the Popcorn!&quot; New England Short Film Festival<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Closing 3 September<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Last year s Festival included some fabulous entries and everyone is hoping for more of the same this year.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>Categories for entries are:&nbsp; Documentary  Open (all ages);<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>Musical video-clip  Open (all ages);<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>Animation  Open (all ages);<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span> 60 seconds GO!  Open (all ages)  Any topic, any genre, maximum of 60 seconds; Comedy (Youth and Adult); and<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>Drama (Youth and Adult).<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>For further information go to <a href="http://www.gleninnesartscouncil.com">www.gleninnesartscouncil.com</a>&nbsp; or email <a href="mailto:dontwastethepopcorn@gmail.com">dontwastethepopcorn@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>2010 IMAGinE Awards<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";mso-ansi-language:EN-US'>Closing 6 September </span></b><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Museums &amp; Galleries NSW, Museums Australia (NSW), Museums Australia (ACT) and Regional Public Galleries Association of NSW have announced that nominations for the 2010 IMAGinE Awards are now open. This year NSW volunteer organisations with Museums Australia membership are entitled to one free nomination. Celebrate excellence across all levels of the museum and gallery sector. If you know someone who deserves recognition for their contribution to your organisation, and to the museum and gallery sector at large, do consider nominating them for an Individual Achievement Award (Category 5).<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>To view the guidelines and to download the nomination forms visit <a href="http://www.mgnsw.org.au/">www.mgnsw.org.au</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <div> <p class=MsoNoSpacing align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="#Anchor-34176">Back to top</a><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> </div> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:12;height:258.75pt'> <td width=702 colspan=2 valign=top style='width:526.5pt;padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt; height:258.75pt'> <p><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue'>About this e-Bulletin</span></b><a name=About></a><a name=Anchor-49259></a><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This e-Bulletin is FREE to anyone who wishes to subscribe, please email <a href="mailto:office@artsnw.com.au">office@artsnw.com.au</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Current and archived e-Bulletins can be viewed at <a href="http://www.artsnw.com.au/">www.artsnw.com.au</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Arts North West e-Bulletin is published monthly, with a deadline for contributions of seven days before the end of the previous month.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Contributions and feedback are welcome and should be emailed to <a href="mailto:media@artsnw.com.au">media@artsnw.com.au</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Acknowledgments<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>To prepare this newsletter, we draw information from a number of sources.&nbsp; Particular sources include:&nbsp; the <a href="http://www.regionalartsnsw.com.au">Regional Arts NSW e-Bulletin</a>, items from other Regional Arts Boards newsletters, newspapers and websites</span><span lang=EN style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-ansi-language: EN'>.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="#Anchor-34176">Back to top</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style='mso-yfti-irow:13;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes;height:239.25pt'> <td width=702 colspan=2 valign=top style='width:526.5pt;padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt; height:239.25pt'> <div> <div> <div> <div> <p><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue'>Arts North West</span></b><a name=ANW></a><a name=Anchor-Art-3145></a><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p><em><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>As a regionally based cultural organisation, Arts North West acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal custodians of the land in the New England North West region of New South Wales.</span></em><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'>Vision: To provide a region where arts activity is integral to the vitality and development of our communities.</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> <p><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:black'>Mission: To build community capacity in the ANW region through supporting creative activity.</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Arts North West was established in 1996 as a Regional Arts Development Program and established as an independent Regional Arts Board in 1997.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>The program receives financial support from Arts NSW and thirteen local governments in the New England North West region.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Arts North West supports the development of arts and culture regionally and is involved in the development of regional projects and initiatives.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span lang=EN style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language:EN'>Arts North West recognises the financial support of the NSW Government - <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Arts NSW</span></strong> and the<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>following Councils in the North West region:<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Armidale Dumaresq, Glen Innes Severn, Gunnedah Shire, Guyra Shire Council, Gwydir Shire, Inverell Shire, Liverpool Plains Shire, Moree Plains Shire, Narrabri<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>Shire, Tamworth Regional, Tenterfield Shire, Uralla Shire and Walcha Councils</span></strong>.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p align=right style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <a href="#Anchor-34176">Back to top</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </div> <p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue; mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-style:italic'>Arts North West, PO Box 801, Glen Innes, 2370. Phone: 02 6732 4988 Skype: ANWRADO</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br> <span style='color:blue;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-style:italic'><a href="mailto:office@artsnw.com.au">office@artsnw.com.au</a> www.artsnw.com.au</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> </div> </body> </html>