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Headline Don’t
Waste the Popcorn! Only
7 weeks to go! It’s not too late to enter your short film into “Don’t Waste
the Popcorn!” New England Short Film Festival. Entries close September 3rd, and
can be posted to Glen Innes Arts Council or dropped into Carrelles Young
World with your entry fee. Imagine...
YOUR film, on the BIG screen at the Chapel Theatre... Films
should be no longer than 10 minutes. Prizes as follows:-
Details
and entry forms available on the website at www.gleninnesartscouncil.com
or email at dontwastethepopcorn@gmail.com. Film Making
Workshops To
help you along, organisers will be hosting two workshops to introduce
participants to the world of filmmaking - 30 July at the Glen Innes Learning
Centre and 7 August at the Chapel Theatre. Both
workshops are free for arts council members.
Non members are asked to join the Glen Innes Arts Council - $5 single
/ $10 family. There is no need to
attend the first workshop to attend the second one as they are different
presenters with different perspectives on film making. Please RSVP to dontwastethepopcorn@gmail.com
for catering purposes. “Don’t Waste the
Popcorn!”
will be held on the first weekend of the “Land of the Beardies Festival” on 5th,
6th and 7th November 2010. |
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Indent
Ten Year Tour coming to Tamworth MusicNSW has announced the Indent Ten Year Tour,
supported by NRMA Motoring & Services, in celebration of ten years of
live all-ages drug and alcohol free events. The tour will be in Tamworth on 27 September. Headlined by one of Australia’s finest hip-hop artists,
Urthboy, with Jane & El Gusto,
each event is supported by emerging local artists. In each
location, Indent is working with teams of young people (12 – 25 year olds)
who manage the event completely – from programming, logistics and site
management to making sure the word gets out. Check out the
Indent website for more details http://www.indent.net.au/ |
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Theatrical
production increases awareness of access issues for audiences with disability A partnership between Accessible Arts and theatrical production
company Critical Stages, for the NSW tour of UK modern classic A Day in
the Death of Joe Egg, aims to increase awareness of access issues for
audience members with disability. A Day in the Death of Joe Egg will be at the
Capitol Theatre Tamworth on 5 August. Performing
Arts Venues Access Pack: www.aarts.net.au/audience-development For
more information go to www.aarts.net.au or www.criticalstages.com.au |
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New
Associations Incorporation Act to commence The
new Associations Incorporation Act 2009 and Associations Incorporation
Regulation 2010 will commence on 1 July 2010. A
detailed description of the changes is contained in the fact sheet Changes to associations legislation,
available from the Fair Trading website at www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au NSW
Fair Trading will be conducting free information seminars and presentations
at various locations around New South Wales in the coming months. For
more information visit the Fair Trading website or contact the Registry of
Co-operatives & Associations on 6333 1400 or FreeCall 1800 502 042. |
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Marg
Adams, The Emu John Morris and Kathy Olski Exhibitions Arone
Meeks Print
Circle: Room with a View Raindrops
on Roses: Works from the Permanent Collections Rosalie
Rigby: Back to the Tablelands Utopia Palimsest
an exhibition by Jacqueline King and Jennifer Grace 'Contemporary' Kapturing
Kelvin Photography & Art Competition & Exhibition Near,
Far and so Close: Fine Art Photography by Alasdair McLean Logans
Gold Yvonne
Overton, WANDERINGS WITH WATERCOLOUR Ben
Winkelman Trio National Tour 2010 Scott
Blick presents Offenbach 2010
Women's Forum in Gunnedah Australia
Council funding forum Don't
Waste the Popcorn! Filmmaking Workshop Margaret
Adams The
perfectly imperfect world of STEPHEN SONDHEIM A
Day in the Death of Joe Egg 8pm
5 August @ Capitol Theatre, Tamworth Listed
by London's National Theatre as one of the most significant plays of the 20th
Century, A Day in the Death of Joe Egg is quite simply a modern classic.
Written by one of the UK's great living writers, Peter Nichols, this thought
provoking and very funny play has been loved by audiences worldwide. Brian
(Bri) and Sheila are a young married couple. They care for their daughter,
nicknamed ‘Joe Egg', and are the model obravery and courage in the face of adversity.
Living by the rule that if you don't laugh you'll cry, it's fortunate that
Bri is a natural born entertainer. But what lays beneath Bri's funny lounge
room antics? We find out when two unwanted guests start to poke their noses
where they don't belong. Compelling and heartfelt, the play bubbles along
with exuberance, comedy and witty performances. The
Armidale Playhouse presents:
Beautiful Thing Armidale
International Film Festival Don't
Waste the Popcorn! Filmmaking Workshop Life
Drawing Studio Art
on Film Annual
Art & Ceramics Exhibition The
Exercise Pen — WENDY JAMES The
Deepwater Charity Art Show Sevil
and Sons Est. 1972 Flowing
by Dianne Smith Operation
Art NEWC
Writers Reading - Anne Pender Junction 2010 - Connecting The Future Check the Arts North
West what’s on pages for more
upcoming events! |
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Grants,
Fellowships and Residencies Arts
NSW Grants Closing
2 August: Project Funding – Quick Response Grants of $3,000
for individuals and $10,000 for organisations to support national and
international opportunities relating to professional and artistic
development. Guidelines and application details available here. Closing
9 August: NSW Indigenous History Fellowship A $20,000 grant
offered biennially to a person living in NSW to research and produce work of
historical interest relating to NSW from an Indigenous point of view.
Guidelines and application details available here. Closing
31 August: Artists in Schools – Extended
Residencies 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 here. Australia
Council for the Arts Visual Arts Grants Closing
3 August: Visual Arts Emeritus Award and Medal Worth $40,000
(Award) and $10,000 (Medal), these awards recognise the special achievements
of visual artists and arts writers who are making an outstanding contribution
to the development of Australian art. Closing
16 August: Presentation
and Promotion Assists arts organisations to present and promote
contemporary Australian craft, design, media and visual arts to audiences in
Australia and overseas. Skills
and Arts Development – General Supports professional
development opportunities for craftspeople, designers, media artists, visual
artists, arts writers and curators. Skills
and Arts Development – Residencies Supports
residencies for craftspeople, designers, media artists, visual artists, arts
writers and curators. Guidelines and application details online: www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants Regional
Arts Fund Closing
13 August Applications
for the 2011 round of the Regional Arts Fund (RAF) are now open. RAF is an
initiative of the Australian Government supporting arts and cultural
activities that have long term cultural, economic and social benefits,
promote partnerships and cultural networks, and provide skills development
opportunities. There is one round per year with a closing date of 13 August
2010 for projects commencing in 2011. Multiple year funding and grants of
more than $20,000 per year are available but must be discussed with Regional
Arts NSW prior to applying. Guidelines and application details online: www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants/raf.html Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal CATCH Closing
13 August The
Culture, Arts, Tourism and Community Heritage (CATCH) program has been
established, with the support of the John T Reid Charitable Trusts, in
response to the identified need for an independent and flexible source of
funding of up to $250,000 a year, to support worthwhile activities in the
areas of culture and tourism, the arts, history and heritage. Activities
which enrich the life of rural and remote communities are often centred on
arts and culture, history and heritage and public tourism. This program aims
to meet this need. Guidelines and application details online: www.frrr.org.au/programsDetail.asp?ProgramID=10 NAVA Grants Closing
15 August Janet
Holmes à Court Artists Grant Grants of $500 for individuals and $1,000
for groups towards the costs of public presentation of visual arts, craft and
design. This can include, but is not limited to, framing, media releases,
media photographs, advertising, space rental, installation costs, promotional
printing, mail outs, documentation, freight, travel, equipment rental,
insurance, technical assistance and opening costs. Marketing
Grant for NSW Artists Grants of up to $1,250 for individuals and
$2,500 for groups to assist professional visual artists and craftspeople in
NSW to effectively promote and market their work throughout NSW, interstate
and overseas through creative and cost effective marketing initiatives and
campaigns. Guidelines and application details online: www.visualarts.net.au/grantsprizes/navagrants DEWHA
Contemporary Touring Initiative Closing
25 August 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: www.arts.gov.au/arts/contemporary_touring_initiative Australia
Council for the Arts Dance Grants Closing
27 August Projects Supports the
research, creative development, production, remounting or presentation of
dance works by artists or organisations. Artform
Development Provides organisations with funding for programs of
activity that develop Australian dance. Fellowships $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: www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants Wesfarmers Arts Indigenous Fellowship Program Closing
31 August 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: Wesfarmers
Arts Indigenous Fellowship A professional project-based program for long-term
development, networking, exchange and mentorship. Two Fellowships will be
awarded every two years. Indigenous
Arts Leadership program
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: www.nga.gov.au/wesfarmersfellowship/Default.cfm Ashfield Artist in
Residence Program Regional
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Opportunities,
Awards and Prizes Annual
Art & Ceramics Exhibition, Gunnedah Closing
30 July Entries
in all categories for $4000 of prizes now open and are due by 30 July at the
Creative Arts Gallery in Chandos St. Official opening 6pm Friday 13 August,
tickets $10 at the door. The exhibition is open every day 13-22 August
(includes Agquip days). Email susanwilson@infogunnedah.com.au
for entry form. National
Contemporary Jewellery Award Closing
4 August Entries
are now open for the 2010 National Contemporary Jewellery Award. The Award is
open to all jewellery artists, designers and artisans Australia-wide. This
biennial Award brings together contemporary applied arts, visual arts and
design practice in Griffith, NSW, one of Australia's most vibrant and
culturally diverse regional cities. The $5,000 National Contemporary
Jewellery Award is an acquisitive prize sponsored by Griffith City Council.
The winning work will be included in the National Contemporary Jewellery
Collection held at Griffith Regional Gallery. Guidelines and application details
online: www.griffith.nsw.gov.au/view_doc.asp?id=229&cat=225 Sixty40
Proto-Ninja Award Closing
6 August With
the second UTS: Sydney International Animation Festival set to launch in
Sydney on 24 September, emerging animators have a chance to get a leg up in
the industry through the Sixty40 Proto-Ninja Award. The Sixty40 Proto-Ninja
Award will consist of $999.99 cash plus a two-month mentorship with Sixty40,
a design and animation company that combines the love of creativity with the
reality of commercial production. Entrants must create a new work of between
40 and 60 seconds length, which follows the theme 'underdog'. Production
techniques used are completely open and could include stop-frame, traditional
2D, motion graphics, 3D, photography, puppetry, film or video. Guidelines and
application details online: www.sixty40.com/protoninja Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award Closing
6 August Grafton
Regional Gallery invites all artists who reside in Australia to submit
drawings to the 2010 Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award (JADA). The major
award of $15,000 is acquisitive, along with further acquisitions to the value
of $15,000 at the Gallery's discretion. Acquisitions from the JADA enter the
Gallery's nationally recognised collection of Australian contemporary
drawing. A further selection of work will tour regional and metropolitan
galleries until mid 2012. Guidelines and application details online: www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au/cmst/gg001/nova.asp Brooch
the Subject IV Closing
6 August Let
your creativity run wild and show us what you can do in the field of 2D or 3D
'wearable' art. Entries are now open
for Brooch the Subject IV - a unique exhibition of small 'wearable' artworks.
Now in its fourth year, this popular show will "tour" from Fitzroy
to South Yarra for the first time! So you'll get even more exposure for your
artwork!For more info contact us or go to our website to see works from last
year's show, read the FAQ or download the entry form... http://www.contemporaryartsociety.org.au/exhibitions/Brooch_Subject/Brooch_Subject.html Sculpture
in the Gaol Closing
13 August Following
the success of Sculpture in the Gaol last year, the competition is running
again in 2010 and calling for entries - $2500 for first prize, and an
accommodation package for the public choice award. The exhibition brings a
new dimension to the already dramatic backdrop of Trial Bay Gaol at South West
Rocks (Mid North Coast). Sculptures may be in any medium, however artists
need to keep in mind the restraints of the site such as archaeological
factors and the open air environment. Entry forms and conditions of entry can
be downloaded from the website www.sculptureinthegaol.com.au
or phone Justine Elder on 6566 7417. QUT
Postgraduate Creative Writing Prize Closing
13 August Australia's
richest creative writing prize for university students will now be offered
nationally to those studying creative writing in any postgraduate course. The
2010 QUT Postgraduate Creative Writing Prize, worth $2000, was offered to QUT
students for the first time last year, and this year is being offered around
the country. Entries may be in the form of a short story, creative
non-fiction, a literary or professional writing essay, or poetry. Submissions
are limited to 3,000 words of prose, or 50 lines of poetry. The winners will
have the opportunity to work with a top writer and editor and see their work
published in the recently launched anthology Rex, which will feature 2010's best
creative writing at QUT and be launched at Brisbane's Gallery of Modern Art.
Guidelines and application details online: www.creativeindustries.qut.edu.au Deakin University Contemporary Small Sculpture Award Closing
13 August The
Deakin University Contemporary Small Sculpture Award is an acquisitive award
for small sculptures. The sculptures must be no more than 70cm in height,
width or depth and 30 kilos in weight, including the stand. The sculptures
can be in any medium but should be free standing. Finalists will be selected
from submitted entries by a judging panel consisting of Ken Scarlett,
Geoffrey Edwards (Geelong Gallery) and Leanne Willis (Deakin University). One
outstanding entry will be awarded $10,000 by the judging panel. The award
winning sculpture will become part of Deakin University's Art Collection.
Artists short listed for the prize will be invited to exhibit their entries
from 27 October to 4 December 2010 at Deakin University Art Gallery.
Guidelines and application details online: www.deakin.edu.au/buslaw/management-marketing/aem/sculpture/conditions-of-entry.php Mil-Pra AECG Aboriginal Art Award Closing
16 August Celebrating
indigenous art, the Mil-Pra AECG Aboriginal Art Award is a competition open
to all Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people living in NSW and the
ACT. In 2010 the theme of the exhibition is 'Legends of the Dreaming.'
Artists are invited to interpret an Aboriginal legend. All mediums are
accepted and awards are open to both adults and young people, with seven
award categories up for grabs. Guidelines and application details online: www.casulapowerhouse.com/exhibitions/mil-pra-award-2010.aspx National
Aboriginal Islander Skills Development Association Dance College Closing
20 August (Auditions 6 – 8 October) 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. Caldera Artfest 2010 Closing
20 August Caldera
Art promotes 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: www.calderaart.org.au. For further
information please contact Andy Reimanis, Project Manager, Caldera Art 2010:
Tel 02 6677 9009, Email info@calderaart.org.au John Marsden Prize for Young Australian Writers Closing
20 August 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 Voiceworks Magazine, 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: www.expressmedia.org.au Thanks Dad National Photo Competition Closing
25 August 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. 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. 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: www.thanksdadphotos.org.au Bellingen
Art Prize Closing
27 August 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: www.bcac.org.au Portia
Geach Memorial Award Closing
27 August 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: www.trust.com.au/awards/portia_geach Aesthetica Creative Works Competition Closing
31 August 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: www.aestheticamagazine.com/submission_guide.htm "Don't
Waste the Popcorn!" New England Short Film Festival Closing
3 September Last
year’s Festival included some fabulous entries and everyone is hoping for
more of the same this year. Categories
for entries are: Documentary – Open (all ages); Musical video-clip – Open (all ages); Animation – Open (all ages); “60 seconds GO!” – Open (all ages) – Any
topic, any genre, maximum of 60 seconds; Comedy (Youth and Adult); and Drama (Youth and Adult). For further information go to www.gleninnesartscouncil.com
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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. Vision: To provide a region where arts activity is integral to
the vitality and development of our communities. Mission: To build community capacity in the ANW region through
supporting creative activity. Arts
North West was established in 1996 as a Regional Arts Development Program and
established as an independent Regional Arts Board in 1997. The
program receives financial support from Arts NSW and thirteen local
governments in the New England North West region. Arts
North West supports the development of arts and culture regionally and is
involved in the development of regional projects and initiatives. Arts North West recognises the financial support of the
NSW Government - Arts
NSW and the following
Councils in the North West region: Armidale Dumaresq, Glen Innes
Severn, Gunnedah Shire, Guyra Shire Council, Gwydir Shire, Inverell Shire,
Liverpool Plains Shire, Moree Plains Shire, Narrabri Shire, Tamworth Regional, Tenterfield
Shire, Uralla Shire and Walcha Councils. Arts North West, PO Box
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