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Upcoming Events
An exhibition by Anna Henderson and David Henderson
 5 - 27 June, Armidale
Anna Henderson will exhibit paintings, abstract portraits of land used, misused, desired, neglected and exploited and raku, saggar and sawdust fired ceramics.
raku fired pot by Anna Henderson
David Henderson's photographic exhibition is entitled 'Fragments from the Bush'.
 This exhibition will open at Gallery One Two Six, 126 Jessie Street, Armidale, NSW on Friday 5th June at 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Enquiries please contact Anna on ( 02) 67797534 or email annaghenderson@bigpond.com
'Her Storm' by David Henderson
Tony Bennett, Return to New England
6 June - 3 July, Armidale
A series of paintings based on the natural phenomena of the Australia landscape. For more information contact The Armidale Art Gallery, 168 Beardy Street Mall, or by phone 6772 9993.
Thinawah: Our Land, Our Animals
7 June - 31 July, via Warialda
Paintings by local Kamilaroi artist Mark Gibson and his daughters Kalah and Courtney at Ceramic Break Sculpture Park. The opening features live performances by special guests from Tamworth, The Gomeroi Dance Company. For more information contact 02 6729 4147 or visit the website www.cbreaksculpturepark.com.au
Portals to the past: 50 years of change
7 June, Armidale
John Harris from the Museum of Antiquities will be giving a talk entitled Portals to the past: 50 years of change in conjunction with the exhibition: Penguin Gizzards and More!: UNE Collections. The lecture commences at 3pm at the New England Regional Art Museum. For more information phone 02 6772 5255.
American Impressionism and Realism: A Landmark Exhibition from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
11 June, Armidale
A special illustrated talk by Ellie Buttrose from Queensland Art Gallery on the exhibition American Impressionism and Realism: A Landmark Exhibition from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York which is currently showing at the Queensland Art Gallery. The talk commences at 6pm at the New England Regional Art Museum. For more information phone 02 6772 5255.
Registrations open for GREAT educators!
11-12 June, Albury
M&G NSW has opened registrations for GREAT educators, an intensive workshop for gallery and museum educators. Presented in conjunction with the GREAT COLLECTIONS touring exhibition, GREAT educators offers practical advice on innovative programming and developing relationships with schools. This one and a half day workshop is a unique opportunity for educators to meet, learn and network. Included in the program are exhibition tours and a delegate dinner. To register email zoej@mgnsw.org.au or (02) 9339 9914 or for further information go to www.mgnsw.org.au/sector_development/seminars
Jo Duck: It's a Jungle Out There!
12 June - 1 July, Inverell
Jo Duck's exhibition It's a Jungle Out There! is themed around animals of all shapes and sizes from various countries. Jo has also created a cave to wander through displaying cave art of assorted animals which can be cut out of the wall at the end of the exhibition. Jo, a talented and versatile artist from Glen Innes, will be holding a cartoon workshop in conjunction with the exhibition on Saturday 20 June from 9.30am - 4pm. Cost $5. The workshop is funded by a CASP Grant. Contact the Inverell Art Gallery 02 6722 4983
From Soup to Syllabub: Food & Customs of the 18th Century Diner
15 June, Narrabri
The next lecture of the Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society (Narrabri & North West District Inc.) is to be given by Mrs Jane Tapley and should be most informative and amusing. Jane is a Special Events Organiser at the Theatre Royal in Bath, is a lecturer to National Trust groups and a registered Blue Badge Guide with the East Country Tourist Board. Jane’s lecture, accompanied by slides, will peep into the dining room the the late 18th and early 19th century society to discover the elegant world of the Regency diner. ADFAS lectures are held at the Crossing Theatre. For more information contact Gillian Croker on 02 6792 2237 or by email eveshamag@activ8.net.au
Blood Brothers
19 - 27 June, Armidale
Blood brothers is a play by Willy Russell, (of Educating Rita and Shirley Valentine fame) directed by George Torbay showing at the new TAS Creative Arts Theatre. Tickets are available from Dymocks in the Mall. For details contact Dymocks on 6771 4558.
The Regional Ten Minute Play Festival
26 - 28 June, Bingara
The North West Theatre Company will conduct The Regional Ten Minute Play Festival at the ROXY Theatre in Bingara. School entries will be performed on Friday 26 June. Saturday afternoon and evening are open for non-school performance groups. A Sunday matinee will then showcase the best selection of both the school and open categories with an award given to the 'Best Performance' of the Festival. For information contact John Wearne 0418 419 684
EphenStephen @ the Civic
27 June, Gunnedah
Classical guitar duo Ephen Stephen perform J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations at the Civic. Tickets $25/$22 on sale soon at Fashion Fabrics, Gunnedah.
Changing Climates in Arts Publishing
27 June, Sydney
If you are a writer, publisher, editor, artist, curator, student or just want to know more about how knowledge in the arts and culture moves around the world, then come and be part of a national forum that addresses the future of arts publishing. This is a free workshop hosted by Artlink Magazine. Register online www.artlink.com.au
Art and All that Jazz Festival
24 - 25 July, Wallabadah
Jazz music featuring Rosham Priddis performing with the Johnny Muller Jazz Band. Arts and music painting, drawing, cartooning, singing, drumming and spinning and much more - workshops and festival fun. For more information contact Tania on 02 6746 5606 or by email taniarod@bigpond.com
Armidale International Film Festival
31 July - 2 August, Armidale
 The window on the world has re-opened! This year’s Armidale International Film Festival is full of surprises – 13 award-winning films from Europe, Americas, Asia and the Middle East will be featured. Festival tickets will be available from July at the Belgrave Twin Cinema. For further information please contact Caroline Downer 0428 305 962.
A scene from Musta jää [Black Ice] from Finland
Musica Viva, John Chen
16 August, Armidale
In 2004, at the age of 18, John Chen became the youngest-ever winner of the prestigious Sydney International Piano Competition. He was also awarded special prizes for best performance of works by Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, Chamber Music, and the 19th/20th Century Concerto. John has built and retained a remarkably high profile throughout Australasia, performing with all the major orchestras and conductors in the region. In 2008 he was re-invited to tour Germany, including an appearance with the Jena Orchestra and recitals in Coswig and Bochum. Tickets on sale at Dymocks Armidale.
Fourth National Public Galleries Summit
9 - 11 September, Townsville
Join leading Australian and International keynote speakers and colleagues to be part of the Fourth National Public Galleries Summit being presented in Townsville, North Queensland. Presented by Museum and Gallery Services Queensland this significant industry event is being hosted by the Townsville City Council and Perc Tucker Regional Gallery and will include a comprehensive two-day program and a series of masterclasses. The Summit will also feature the official opening of Twelve Degrees of Latitude, a landmark exhibition showcasing the work of 27 regional gallery and university art collections in Queensland. For further information http://www.magsq.com.au/
Musica Viva, Sydney Wind Quintet
12 September, Armidale
Bridget Bolliger (flute), Alexander Oguey (Oboe), Frank Celata (clarinet), Andrew Barnes (bassoon), Andrew Bain (French horn). Five of Australia's finest award winning wind players with rich international experience and acclaim united in 2004 to become the New Sydney Wind Quintet. It is now widely recognised as one of the nation's leading ensembles. Tickets on sale at Dymocks Armidale.
ArtsHealth Conference #2 : Arts/Health Pain/Pleasure - the sound image and text of pain and healing
7 - 9 October, Newcastle
Registrations are now open for the ArtsHealth Conference #2 Arts/Health Pain/Pleasure - the sound image and text of pain and healing. For more information go to http://www.newcastle.edu.au/research-centre/artshealth/conference/
Working Spaces 3 for Museum Volunteers
16 - 19 October, Galong
Early-Bird registration is now open for Working Spaces 3 for Museum Volunteers. Open to museum volunteers from throughout New South Wales Working Spaces will be held at St. Clements Conference Centre, Galong. Full details and downloadable registration forms are available on www.lachlanmuseums.com.au. Telephone enquiries to Glen Johns on 02 6385 1120 or email henwoodhouse@bigpond.com
Grants Expo, Warrumbungle Shire Council
29-31 October, Coonabarabran
Warrumbungle Shire Council in association with the NSW Grants Network will host the 2009 Grants Expo in Coonabarabran between Thursday 29 and Saturday 31 October 2009. The 2009 Grants Expo will provide an opportunity for Federal and NSW State and non-Government funding agencies to talk directly to those in NSW Local Government and the community who most need to know about their funding priorities, programs and processes. The three streams involved with the conference are based upon Grant Giving, Grant Seeking and Community. Visit the Expo area http://www.warrumbungle.nsw.gov.au/council/1871.html
Musica Viva, The Lyon String Trio
14 November, Armidale
Julien Dieudegard (violin), Nathan Braude (viola), Martin Smith (cello). Considered one of the most promising young chamber ensembles in Europe today, the Lyon String Trio brings together three musicians whose passion and energy have captured both audiences and presenters alike. The trio has received lessons from leading artists such as Miriam Fried, Ida Kavafian and has performed with renowned musicians including Leon Fleisher, Kim Kashkashian, Antoine Tamestit and Yo Yo Ma. Tickets on sale at Dymocks Armidale.
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Grants, Fellowships and Residencies
TQUAL Grants for Tourism
Closing 11 June
The Australian Government has redesigned the program formerly known as the Australian Tourism Development Program (ATDP) to better position the Australian tourism industry in a highly competitive market. The program is now called TQUAL Grants. It is a competitive merit-based funding program aimed at stimulating sustainable growth in the Australian tourism industry. For further information go to www.ret.gov.au/tourism or www.ausindustry.gov.au/tourism
M&G NSW Mentorship and International Fellowship Programs
Closing 12 June
Applications are now open for Museums & Galleries NSW's 2009 Mentorship and Fellowship Program. This year an International Fellow will be hosted by Boston Children’s Museum in USA. This opportunity is supported by Arts NSW funding through the cultural grants program. The program provides professional staff with an opportunity to extend their knowledge, enhance their skill levels and increase their networking base through access to the resources and staff of larger cultural institutions or cultural institutions with a specialist area. Details online http://mgnsw.org.au
DEWHA Contemporary Music Touring Program
Closing 15 June
The Contemporary Music Touring Program provides funding support for touring activities to the contemporary music sector. The Program prioritises regional and remote area touring, which may include the movement of artists to, from or around those regions. It aims to increase access to contemporary music for audiences in regional and remote areas. Website www.arts.gov.au
DEWHA Playing Australia
Closing 15 June
Playing Australia is the Australian Government’s national touring program for the performing arts. It is designed to assist the touring of performing arts across state and territory boundaries where this is currently not commercially viable and there is a demonstrated public demand. A principal objective of Playing Australia is to support tours to regional and remote Australia. From theatre to music and opera, dance, puppetry and circus, Playing Australia has assisted the touring of performing arts across Australia since 1992. Application details online. Email playing.australia@environment.gov.au Website www.arts.gov.au
Arts NSW, NSW Writer's Fellowship
Closing 17 June
The NSW Writer’s Fellowship is offered annually by the Government to assist the writing of a new literary work by a writer living in New South Wales. Applicants are required to demonstrate that their proposal: is likely to result in a work of significant quality; will be of demonstrable benefit to their development as a writer; will contribute to the advancement of Australian literature. The fellowship may be awarded to a novelist, poet, playwright or other writer of fiction or literary non-fiction. Applicants are required to submit a completed application form which outlines: details of the proposal; their qualifications and experience; evidence of their body of work; and ten pages of published material or, if they have not been previously published, ten single-sided typewritten A4 pages demonstrating their writing ability. Details online. Website www.arts.nsw.gov.au
Arts NSW, Design NSW: Travelling Art Scholarship
Closing 17 June
A grant of $18,000 to assist a NSW designer at the beginning of their career, to undertake a program of professional development overseas. The recipient of the award is announced during the Sydney Design festival at the Powerhouse Museum and featured in the festival program and on D'Hub. Arts NSW assists the recipient to develop a program of professional development in the UK and other countries if desired. This program may include but is not limited to: study or training, including short-term courses or workshops; professional research; residencies; and/or mentorships or internships with approved designers, manufacturers, companies and/or organisations. The British Council will assist the recipient with their program of professional development in the UK by facilitating introductions to up to eight leading practitioners relevant to the winner's field and providing support and advice from British Council staff. The Design NSW: Travelling Scholarship is presented by the Powerhouse Museum and Arts NSW in partnership with the British Council. Website www.dhub.org
ASA Emerging Writers and Illustrators' Grants
Closing 30 June
The Australian Society of Authors (ASA) is managing the Australia Council’s emerging writers grants in 2009, under a program formally titled “The Australia Council’s Writers/Illustrators’ Initiative managed by the Australian Society of Authors”. The ASA will assess applications and pay grants totalling $175,000. Application forms online www.asauthors.org
Multicultural Arts Professional Development
Closing 30 June
Multicultural Arts Professional Development (MAPD) is a national arts leadership program initiated by the Australia Council for the Arts, and presented by the Australian Multicultural Foundation, RMIT University, and Kape Communications. MAPD is for arts and cultural managers, art marketers, community arts specialists, producers, curators and artists, who wish to refine their skills by utilising cultural diversity for audience development, marketing and targeted communications; creative collaboration and project development, and international collaborations. Full details online www.kape.com.au
Accessible Arts Bundanon Residency
Closing 1 July
Initiated by Accessible Arts in partnership with the Bundanon Trust, this opportunity aims to foster further professional development opportunities for a NSW artist with a disability. Bundanon supports professional artists’ practice, across all disciplines and at all stages in their career. Bundanon advances contemporary art practice through fostering artists, producers/directors, as well as curators and educators engaged in research and development. Australian and international artists are hosted in purpose-built studios located at the Bundanon properties on the Shoalhaven River in NSW. Website www.aarts.net.au
Arts NSW 2010 Arts Funding Program
Closing 6 July
Program Funding Funds the costs of delivering the principal annual artistic program and can includes salaries and professional fees, administration and office-related expenditure and annual production costs.
Project Funding Funds one-off or time limited projects and covers a wide range of artistic events, products, activities or facilities that are separate from or in addition to the annual program of an organisation.
Capital Projects Funds for construction, alteration, renovation, completion or fitting-out of buildings and other facilities for arts and cultural use.
Application details and guidelines online. Tel 1800 358 594 Website www.arts.nsw.gov.au
Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship
Closing 10 July
The Brett Whiteley Studio, administered by the Art Gallery of New South Wales, invites applications for a major travelling art scholarship in 2009. The Scholarship is awarded to a talented young artist with an established body of work, who is best able to demonstrate the use and benefit of the scholarship to further his/her art education in Europe. Mrs. Beryl Whiteley, the artist’s mother, has generously made the funds available for the scholarship, both to encourage excellence in painting and offer young artists the same opportunities to develop their careers as were afforded to her son. The scholarship consists of an amount of $25,000 and a three month residency at the Studio at the Cité Internationale des Arts, Paris, administered by the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Further details and application forms online. Website http://brettwhiteley.org
DEWHA Festivals Australia
Closing 15 July
Festivals Australia is an Australian Government program which funds Australian regional and community festivals to present quality cultural projects. Funding is available to add a new or special sort of cultural activity. Eligible organisations include local governments and councils, cultural organisations and regional arts councils that manage festivals. Website www.arts.gov.au
Australia Council Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Arts
Closing 15 July
New Work Helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and organisations create new artworks. Projects may be in any artform such as theatre productions, writing for publication, songwriting for performance or recording or creating for exhibition.
Presentation & Promotion Supports the exhibiting, publishing, recording, presenting and promoting of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and their works.
Skills & arts development Helps artists and arts organisations develop their ideas and skills through mentorship programs, arts workshops, professional development programs, conferences, seminars or planning and development programs.
Program Indigenous arts workers Provides funding for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander arts organisation to employ an Indigenous arts worker for up to three years.
Guidelines and application details online www.australiacouncil.gov.au
The Myer Foundation Small Grants Program
Closing 16 July
The Sidney Myer Fund funds the arts, and seeks to play a critical role in upholding the integrity of the arts community within Australia by supporting artistic initiatives that often fall outside other funding agendas. The current priority areas in the Arts and Humanities Small Grants Program are as follows: to build capacity of the individual through ensuring that professional artists gain access to training, development and mentoring; develop new works by individual Australian artists and small and medium-sized organisations in the following areas: Indigenous arts, regional areas, experimental and emerging art forms; and humanities: projects that support the humanities, particularly those that contribute to a broad understanding of and engagement with the humanities. Website www.myerfoundation.org.au
Optus Connecting Communities Grants Program
Closing 31 July
The Connecting Communities Grants Program is part of the Optus commitment to building better Australian communities. On an annual basis, the program provides grants to Not For Profit community organisations to help reduce social isolation for those in need and reconnect disengaged youth. Application details online. Tel 1300 729 320 Email connectingcommunities@optus.com.au Website www.optus.com.au
Regional Arts Fund
Closing 14 August
The Regional Arts Fund supports arts and cultural activities that have long term cultural, economic and social benefits, promote partnerships and cultural networks, and provide skills development opportunities in rural and regional NSW. Information packs including instructions, guidelines and application forms for the Regional Arts Fund are available and can be downloaded from the Regional Arts NSW website www.regionalartsnsw.com.au
A Month in the Country: National Performing Arts Residency
Closing 15 August
Funded through the AlburyCity, Arts NSW, Arts Victoria, the Australia Council, Myer Foundation and operated by HotHouse Theatre, A Month In The Country is a national arts resource to facilitate the creation of new Australian performing arts work. This initiative involves an on-going residential program that brings creative teams of writers, actors, directors, designers and other performing artists from across the country to Albury Wodonga during the creative development stage of a myriad of different projects. For information visit www.hothousetheatre.com.au
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Opportunities, Awards and Prizes
2009 Australian Event Awards
The Australian Event Awards is a new national awards program, produced by The Epic Team, to reward innovation and excellence and unite the Australian events industry. Entries are open to any event staged between 1 July 2008 and 30 June 2009. The ceremony will be held on 8 October this year. The Australian Event Awards will encompass cultural, business, sporting and community events from all over Australia. They will highlight achievers in sustainability, Australian excellence in event exports and outstanding individuals. For more information go to www.eventawards.com.au
Palmer Sculpture Biennial 2010 - Call for Expressions of Interest
Closing 8 June
Expressions of Interest are being invited for the fourth Palmer Sculpture Biennial which will take place during the later part of the 2010 Adelaide Festival / Fringe. About twenty artists will participate from South Australia, interstate and overseas, including an invited senior and two emerging artists. The event has received significant publicity at both state and national levels and has established itself as a major event, exhibiting a broad range of sculpture in a situation where the artists determine their approach. The only requirement to express interest in the event is the submission of a concept outline with supporting drawing / documentation on an A4 page/s after a visit to the site. For more information contact either Greg Ph 8278 3273 Email: gjoh4899@bigpond.net.au, or Gavin Ph 8272 9458 Email: gavin.malone@flinders.edu.au
M&G NSW International Fellowship 2009
Closing 12 June
M&G NSW is delighted to announce that applications are now open for its 2009 Fellowship Program. This year an International Fellow will be hosted by Boston Children’s Museum in USA. This opportunity is supported by Arts NSW funding through the cultural grants program. A two week placement in Boston is available to a senior museum or gallery manager based in regional and remote NSW. The focus of the Fellowship will be educational and public programs which engage families and build communities with outcomes for children. For full details including eligibility and selection criteria and to download an application form, please call or visit the M&G NSW website http://mgnsw.org.au/grants/mentorships/
BDAS Alvaro Painting Prize
Closing 17 June
The Southern Highlands is fast gaining a name for itself in the artistic arena, and The Bowral and District Art Society, with its Alvaro Painting Prize for Oil and Acrylic, has played a big part in that recognition. Sponsored by Roy and Wendy Alvaro since 1996, it is the Society’s longest running prize exhibition, and attracts both local and interstate artists. With well known and accredited judges, such as 2008 judge Dr. Tony Hull, the Society is hoping that this year’s format will be just as exciting and present a challenge for many artists to excel with their entries. The 2009 Alvaro exhibition opens on 19th June and continues until 5th July. Entry forms available from the gallery, or online. Bowral & District Art Society Inc. Gallery, 1 Short Street, Bowral. Tel 02 4861 4093 Email b.d.a.s@bigpond.com Website www.bdasgallery.com
Forbo Silk Cut Award
Closing 19 June
This year marks the 10th Silk Cut Award, designed to encourage the making and appreciation of linocut prints. The existence of the award has led to many visual artists working in the medium and producing some extraordinary and imaginative work from the eco-friendly linoleum, Silk Cut. The Silk Cut Award is the only national print award to have a category dedicated to students, providing print artists of all ages with the opportunity for their work to be recognised on a national stage. An attractive prize pool includes a choice of a trip to Amsterdam worth $7,000 including return air fare, 10 days accommodation and $1,000 spending money. The student section will see four successful entrants win a Silk Cut Award trophy and certificate while the overall first place prize winner receives a $2500 cash prize for their school's art department. Website www.silkcutlino.com
Parliament of New South Wales Aboriginal Art Prize
Closing 26 June
The Parliament of New South Wales Aboriginal Art Prize is awarded annually to an Aboriginal Artist who belongs to a NSW language group or was born in NSW. The Prize has an award of $20,000 and the winning work is acquisitive to the Parliament of New South Wales. Entry forms for the Prize are now available. Contributing artists of the 2009 Parliament of New South Wales Aboriginal Art Prize must be of Aboriginal origin, aged eighteen years or older and who belong to a NSW language group or were born in NSW. The works entered must not exceed two metres by two metres. The works must have been produced in the last twelve months and not previously exhibited. Contact the Campbelltown Arts Centre Box Office Tel 02 4645 4100 Email artscentre@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au
The Blake Prize
Closing 26 June
The Blake Prize is one of the more prestigious art prizes in Australia. For 55 years it has been awarding a prize for works of art that explore the subject of religious awareness and spirituality. A prize of $20,000 will be awarded for the Blake Prize, and $5,000 for the John Coburn Emerging Professional Artist Award, for the best contemporary religious or spiritual art work submitted. The Blake Prize is strictly non-sectarian. The Society does not restrict entries to works related to any faith or any artistic style, but it does expect that any work entered will have a recognisable religious or spiritual integrity. Website www.blakeprize.com.au
Murrurundi Keddies Pastoral Photographic Prize
Closing 26 June
The Murrurundi District Arts Council invites photographers to submit works in competition for the 2009 Murrurundi Keddies Pastoral Photographic Prize. This inaugural biannual prize, valued at $10,000, has been initiated by the Keddie family and aims to promote excellence in contemporary photography. Entrants to the prize are asked to interpret this year's theme 'water' with a focus on the significance of water in the natural environment - in black and white. All entries will be assessed and selected by a panel of judges. The selection of images will be done anonymously based on the quality of the photograph and the prize will be awarded to the most outstanding photographic work as determined by the final judge, photographer and author Trisha Dixon. There are two categories: Open section $6,000 (acquisitive) and $1,500 awarded for People's Choice; and Local section $1,500 (acquisitive) and $500 awarded for People's Choice. Entry details online. Website www.murrurundiphotographicprize.com.au
Queer Fruits Film Festival
Closing 30 June
Queer Fruits Film Festival is open to innovative, entertaining, intelligent and celebratory films of all lengths; from short films, to selected features completed within the last three years. Films which uplift and inspire; films which explore the serious realities and issues that confront the GLBTIQ communities. Your film will be screened as part of the Inaugural Queer Fruits Film Festival in the lead-up days to the fabulous Tropical Fruits New Years’ Eve party, which attracts 3,000 international, national and local GLBTIQ guests. It is anticipated that Queer Fruits Film Festival will provide a welcoming queer space to meet and greet visitors arriving in town for the party and an opportunity to network with other queer filmmakers. Entry details online. Website www.queerfruitsfilmfestival.org
Southern Stars - independant country music awards
Closing 30 June
Entries are open for the 13th Southern Stars, the Australian Independent Country Music Awards which will be staged on Saturday October 3 during the 2009 Mildura Country Music Festival. Entry is open to all CD product from independent Australian country music artists recorded in Australia and released in the period 1 July 2008 - 30 June 2009. Further information can be obtained from Awards Co-ordinator John Arnold, Tel 0418 303 206 Email jonarnol@bigpond.net.au Website www.milduracountrymusic.com.au
British Council Realise Your Dream Award
Closing 3 July
Realise Your Dream is a British Council Award offering five creative Australians $5,000, a return flight to the UK, as well as a once in a lifetime opportunity to work with leaders in their field. The British Council are looking for the best up and coming artists, musicians, designers, producers, directors, writers, curators, editors and more. Realise Your Dream offers you the chance to work with industry leaders in the UK, build your skills and networks and expand your creative horizons. We're looking for applicants who show innovation and leadership in their field, can demonstrate their creative potential and a clear vision for why they'll benefit from connecting with Britain's best. Application details online. Website www.realiseyourdream.org.au
Outback Art Prize
Closing 13 July
Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery invites artists who are Australian residents to submit entries for the 2009 Outback Art Prize. Awards will be given to works on paper which significantly address the theme of the Australian outback. The acquisition from the Outback Art Prize will enter Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery’s nationally recognised collection. Contact Bruce Tindale, Tel 08 8080 3440 Email artgallery@brokenhill.nsw.gov.au Website www.brokenhill.net.au/bhart
The Flame Awards
Closing 17 July
The Flame Awards is a nationwide competition to showcase the most outstanding music programs in Australian Schools. The Flame Awards reward and recognise Australia’s inspiring school music programs. The Awards are run by ABC Classic FM and ‘Music. Play for Life’, the Music Council of Australia’s national campaign to encourage more music making in schools and communities. This year the judges are looking for schools that SING! Government and independent schools may apply. Awards will be provided to schools in each State and Territory, from which an overall National Winner will be selected. Entry forms and information kits can be downloaded from the ABC website. Website www.abc.net.au/classic/flame
Off the Wall
Closing 17 July
Off The Wall is a national competition with ten artists to be selected by a panel of experts. Selected artists will be given the opportunity to exhibit their work in this dedicated feature at Art Sydney 09, Australia’s largest annual art fair, and enjoy being in the spotlight, gaining attention from curators, galleries, media and collectors while gaining exposure to the art buying public. All mediums and age groups are eligible to apply, however applicants must be unrepresented in the state of NSW. All applicants receive two tickets to the fair and free entry to the professional development seminar for artists. Website www.artoffthewall.com.au
Hot Shorts: short play competition
Closing 20 July
Baywrite Theatre Inc is sending out the call for entries to their short play competition, Hot Shorts 2009, which has a first prize of $1,000 and second and third prizes of $300 and $200. Plays must be previously unperformed, original works of no more than 10 minutes duration. A panel of judges will select the best entries for performance at the Byron Bay Community Cultural Centre in October at which audience members will vote for the prizewinners. Initial selection will be based on quality of writing, thematic interest and theatricality. Baywrite will provide as much assistance as necessary in staging plays, and writers who do not have the capacity to produce their plays are encouraged to submit entries. Entry fee $20/$15. Send an email for further details and an entry form. Contact Mike Russo Tel02 6684 4886 Email hotshorts2009@gmail.com
Country Energy Art Prize
Closing 24 July
Lismore Regional Gallery was chosen as host gallery for this year's Country Energy Art Prize for Landscape Painting, which is worth $35,000. In its 7th year, the art prize showcases the wealth of artistic talent across country and coastal NSW, as well as contributing to regional visual arts. Entries close on July 24, with finalists exhibited at the Lismore Regional Gallery from November 5 to December 12. For further information go to www.lismoregallery.org
Basil Sellers Art Prize
Closing 24 July
The Basil Sellers Art Prize seeks to offer artists substantial rewards which acknowledge their achievements and support their professional development through an award and exhibition with a national profile. The cash award to the winning artist in this acquisitive art prize is $100,000. Artists shortlisted for the exhibition of finalists will receive a $3,000 participation fee. The aim of the prize is to encourage artists to develop their practice, not to steer them down a path they would not usually follow. Entry forms online www.sellersartprize.com.au
World of Women (WOW) Film Festival
Closing 30 July
The World of Women (WOW) Film Festival is a short film festival that promotes and awards the talents of women directors, producers, writers, editors and cinematographers in the Australian film industry and in Oceania. The Festival encourages and promotes the films of emerging and established female talent from different backgrounds and nationalities within the filmmaking industry of Australia and the world. Guidelines and entry details online. Email wowfilmfestival@wiftnsw.org.au Website www.nsw.wift.org/wow
7th Bellingen Art Prize
Closing 28 August
Since its beginning as a local show, the Bellingen Art Prize has grown to be known as 'the Oscars' of Bellingen and attracts entries from interstate and overseas. The exhibition will run from 2 – 10 October 2009 At the Memorial Hall, Hyde St, Bellingen. Entry forms from Nexus Gallery, Bellingen; Dorrigo & Urunga libraries. Organized by Bellingen Community Arts Council Enquiries 02 6655 9222 Website www.bellingen.com/artscouncil
200 Seconds short film competition
Closing 31 August
Australia Post and the Australian Film Institute have teamed up to host the 200 Seconds short film competition in 2009 for students in Australian secondary schools, tertiary multi-media courses and the general public. This film competition gives you 200 seconds to tell a narrative tale featuring a parcel. The two winning films will be screened at the 2009 AFI Industry Awards. So, 200 Seconds is an amazing opportunity to launch your filmmaking career in front of the Australian film industry's heavyweights. The only requirement is that the film is no longer than 200 seconds (3 minutes 20 seconds) in length and features a parcel. We don’t know how big the parcel is, its size, colour or shape, that’s all up to you. We want to be dazzled, moved, excited and most of all entertained! Website https://200years.auspost.com.au
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Arts North West
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.
Mission: To build community capacity in the ANW region through supporting creative activity.
Vision: To provide a region where arts activity is integral to the vitality and development of our communities.
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 twelve 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.
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Alexandra (Lexi) Hutton from Bingara, has taken out the Patricia Fagan OperaticAria final at the Cowra Eisteddfod.