PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Arts North West provides professional development workshops as well as individual advice to arts workers, creatives, councils, businesses and arts and cultural organisations in our region. We can:

• Review funding applications

• Suggest funding sources and opportunities

• Auspice grants

• Provide tips on project management, planning, budgets, partners

• Assist with logistics planning – insurance, branding, business plans

• Advise on promotion and marketing

• Art handling and installation

For more information contact Executive Director Lauren Mackley.

Visual Storytelling + Personal Brand Workshop

Unlock your potential and stand out in today's competitive job market with the Visual Storytelling and Personal Brand workshop.

This 3 hour workshop equips participants with:

📌Essential digital media skills to enhance any workplace

📌Awareness of digital footprint and strategies to craft their personal brand to enhance future employment opportunities

📌Practical experience making strategic video content for social media

Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate for their resume.

Please Bring:

💼Your preferred digital media device - phone, tablet or laptop

💼Water bottle

💼Pen and paper

Cost: $0 - this opportunity has been fully subsidised by the Workforce Australia Local Jobs Program and Arts North West.

🌳Armidale - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Thursday, 9 May 2024 @ UNE SRI NOVA Centre, 122 Faulkner Street Armidale, NSW 2350 - BOOK HERE

🌳Tamworth - 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Thursday, 30 May 2024 @ Tamworth Community Centre, 3A Darling Street Tamworth, NSW 2340 - BOOK HERE

🌳 Inverell - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Thursday, 20 June 2024 @ Inverell Community College Northern Inland Inc. 23 Lawrence Street #3 Inverell, NSW 2360 - BOOK HERE

🌳Tenterfield - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Friday 21 June 2024 @ Tenterfield Public Library, 135 Manners Street Tenterfield, NSW 2372 - BOOK HERE

or contact: Sewa Emojong, sewa@nenwfacilitator.com.au, 0423 556 377

NAVA Talks AI and ICIP

1-2pm AEST online, Monday 13 May 2024

Co-facilitated by NAVA and Shevaun Wright, artist and solicitor at Terri Janke and Company, this session delves into the intersection of AI and Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP). We’ll explore how AI art projects engage with traditional knowledge and ICIP, the potential for exploitation of ICIP by AI, and good practice protocols for appropriate AI use that respects ICIP rights.

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FREE Event - Accessible Curation

Join in person or online for Accessible Arts upcoming Access Ideas and Insights panel and delve into innovative curatorial practices that are shaping new and exciting standards of artistic excellence through commitment to accessibility, diversity and inclusion.

Gain valuable insights from prominent curators and artists on the proactive design and integration of creative access into new exhibitions, public programs and festivals, and learn about cultivating new and diverse audiences.

Learn from Luke Létourneau (Curatorial and Collections Team Lead at Casula Powerhouse) Rilka Oakley (Artistic Programs Leader at Blue Mountains Cultural Centre) and Madeleine Stewart (comedian and producer of Crips and Creeps). This event will be MC'd by Amy Claire Mills (Arts Development Manager at Accessible Arts).

This is a hybrid event, facilitating access both in person and online. This event will be Auslan interpreted, captioned and is wheelchair accessible.

📆 Tues 14 May

🕰️ 3pm - 4pm: Panel Discussion (in-person and online)

🕰️ 4pm - 4.30pm: Afternoon Tea and Networking (in-person)

FREE - Registrations essential.

🎟️ Head to https://events.humanitix.com/access-ideas-and-insights-accessible-curation

NAVA Talks AI and Copyright

1-2pm AEST online, Wednesday 22 May 2024

Katherine Giles from Arts Law joins NAVA to shed light on the current application of copyright law to AI. This includes clearing copyright in AI-generated material, determining copyright ownership of AI-produced material, and navigating legal grey areas. The session aims to provide participants with insights into artists’ engagement with AI technology and suggests good practices for protecting creators’ rights.

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Debra Porch Award: Visual Arts Residency

About the opportunity:

Creative Australia has committed to a three year (2024 – 2026) trilateral partnership with SAC Gallery, Bangkok and UNSW Galleries, Sydney with the support of the Debra Porch Award. Each gallery will host two artists each year; an Australian artist and a Thai artist, to undertake a visual arts residency. 

Each Award has total value of up to $13,000 AUD for Australia/$10,000 AUD for Thailand, with various support provided by residency host organisations. 

Artist Debra Porch’s practice focused on memory, mortality and the relationship between presence and absence. Working and teaching during art residencies she undertook in our neighbouring regions became vital in her art, work and life.   

In honour of  Debra Porch’s  life’s work, this  award will continue to be reciprocal in nature, to ensure long term engagement and strengthen strong intercultural connections across the Asia Pacific region. 

An Australian visual artist will be awarded a grant for a supported residency at SAC Gallery in Bangkok, Thailand. A Thai visual artist will also be awarded a reciprocal grant for a supported residency at UNSW Gallery Sydney, Australia.  

The residency host organisations will introduce the artist to the local sector and assist with research and network building with relevant communities. The artist will also have the option to share an artist talk or participate in a public program at the end of the residency period. 

Applications close: Tuesday 28 May 2024, 3pm AEST

NAVA Talks AI in Arts Practice

1-2pm AEST online, Wednesday 29 May 2024

Artist Kailum Graves will discuss his approach to incorporating AI in creative expression, exploring its potential to inform artistic expression while addressing questions of authorship, authenticity, and ethical implications. From generative AI to collaborative endeavours, the conversation will highlight opportunities for innovation while considering the ethical, societal, and existential implications, particuarly focusing on the homogenising impact on creativity.

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FREE Professional Development

Due to high demand, Accessible Arts are presenting another Advance Your Career session dedicated to upskilling artists and arts workers with disability or who are d/Deaf on generating Access Riders.

 In this online workshop, Michelle Teear will provide a practical overview of what an Access Rider is, how to write one, what to ask for and the kind of language to use. Learn about:

• The models of disability

• The rights of people with disability or who are d/Deaf

• Self advocacy

• Reasonable adjustments

• How to negotiate and have reasonable adjustments met

• Examples of reasonable adjustments, example scenario

Captioning and Auslan interpretation is available upon request. Places are limited.

Wed 29 May 1pm - 2:30pm (Online)

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Fellowships

Creative Australia Fellowships of $80,000 support outstanding, established artists’ or arts workers’ creative activity and professional development for a period of up to two years.

About the program:

Creative Australia Fellowships of $80,000 support outstanding, established artists’ and arts workers’ activity and professional development for a period of one to two years.

There are nine Fellowships offered in the areas of: Arts and Disability; Community Arts and Cultural Development; Dance; Emerging and Experimental Arts; First Nations; Literature; Music; Theatre; Visual Arts.

If you are successful, the payments will be made in two tranches: $75,000 on acceptance of the funding contract, and $5,000 on acquittal.

The next closing date is:

Tuesday 4 June 2024, 3pm AEST, for proposals beginning after 1 September 2024.

Impact Awards

The PAC Australia Impact Awards celebrate excellence in performing arts leadership, new thinking and best practice, with a focus on lasting impact in communities.

PAC Australia has proudly been recognising excellence in performing arts presenting through our awards program since 2003.

The criteria for the Impact Awards are intentionally broad to attract nominations that reflect the complexity and diversity of our ever-evolving industry. Importantly, PAC Australia members can nominate each other, themselves, as well as non-members.

At the heart of the awards format is the recognition of the winners’ contributions to the sector and up to eight awards will be bestowed each year.

The highest achievement in the awards is the Wendy Blacklock Industry Legend Award, which rewards exceptional, long-time service to the performing arts industry. This Award honours the illustrious career and the services of Wendy Blacklock AM, who is a pioneer of national touring and founder of Performing Lines.

NOMINATE FOR AN IMPACT AWARD

2024 Key Dates

7 May 2024: Nominations open

7 June 2024: Nominations close

21 August 2024: Awards Ceremony (as part of the Australian Performing Arts Exchange (APAX).

FREE Screen Industry Masterclass at AFTRS

Accessible Arts are presenting a Screen Access and Inclusion Masterclass for Industry at AFTRS on Thursday 20 June. This valuable industry training will also be livestreamed.

This disability-led Masterclass has been designed to upskill industry in better understanding and responding to access requirements through providing practical knowledge and building disability confidence. Learn about the social model of disability (including guidance on appropriate language and etiquette), creating an inclusive workplace and where and how to access advice.

This wheelchair accessible training will be captioned and Auslan interpreted.

Thursday 20 June 1:30pm - 3pm (AFTRS + Online)

FREE - registrations essential

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New England Garden Festival ARTISAN Trail

The New England Garden Festival ARTISAN Trail is an initiative to connect local artists IN the community WITH the community. Opening local Artist’s studios to the public in the LAST week of October. This event provides a unique opportunity for artists to showcase their work, engage with fellow artists and contribute to NEGFs fund raising efforts for our local community.

Artists are encouraged to take advantage of the spirit of the trail by making available their original artwork, prints and related merchandise for sale. Artists are also encouraged to engage with their captive audience by holding an Artist Talk event during the week.

There are limited numbers so artists are encouraged to apply as soon as they can. Expressions of interest close Sunday 21 July 2024.

THE ART OF PARTICIPATORY LEADERSHIP NEW ENGLAND

📍 ECHIDNA GULLY

📆 21-23 August 2024

​The Art of Participatory Leadership is coming again to New England!

The Art of Participatory Leadership (AoPL, also known as the Art of Hosting and Harvesting Conversations that Matter) training offers participatory models, processes and practices to work with others, support meaningful engagement and authentic co-design, and work in complexity.

Join Purpose Partners for this 3-day training event at the beautiful Echidna Gully, hosted by a team of experienced and emerging practitioners.

For more information, head to https://aoplnewengland.weebly.com/

Business Connect – Free business support for Creative Industries

Did you know Service NSW Business Connect offers free, independent, tailored business advice for NSW businesses (including sole traders with an ABN)? Business Connect advisors, including specialist creative experts can provide you up to 8 hours of free, tailored business advice in one-on-one sessions more.

Current Creative opportunities

The Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards

The Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards seek to capture the imaginations of school students across Australia, inspiring them to express their thoughts and feelings through the medium of poetry in their pursuit of literary excellence. The standard of entries year after year is consistently high, yet the winning poems never cease to impress the judges. From reading the entries of both the primary and secondary students, one can get an idea of the current events and issues that have had a great impact on young Australians over the decades. 

The awards are held every year between the 1 March and the 30 June with the winners announced on the first Friday in September. Each year over 6,000 entries are received from students all over Australia.

For more information on the competition and how to enter CLICK HERE.

Poets are encouraged to take inspiration from wherever they may find it, however if they are looking for some direction, they are invited to use this year’s optional theme to inspire their entries.

“Listen, I have an Idea” has been selected as the 2024 theme.

As always, it is an optional theme. Students are encouraged to write about topics and experiences that spark their poetic genius (in whatever form they choose.)

Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery

Gunnedah Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest for future exhibitions in the Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery. Our goal is to bring engaging and exciting artists and artwork across multiple forms and genres to inspire our community and champion visual arts in regional NSW. Solo exhibition? Group? Know an artist who deserves the exposure? Complete an EOI today! Questions and completed forms can be submitted to council@infogunnedah.com.au

Screen NSW - Charlie’s Working Space, LA!

Screen NSW, in partnership with Australians in Film (AiF), offers NSW screen practitioners the opportunity to secure access to a dedicated co-working space at Charlie's in Los Angeles. The one free creative workspace is available for NSW based screen practitioners visiting LA to conduct business, collaborate, and network.

Successful applicants to Charlie’s will receive access to:

• One desk and a writers' room with whiteboards and screens

• Wi-Fi

• An equipped kitchen

• AiF staff.

Charlie’s is located in the Writer’s Building at The Lot Studios in West Hollywood.

Screen Australia – Industry Partnerships

This program aims to create opportunities through new, original and inclusive approaches to the industry that will expand networks and grow the Australian industry. Screen Australia will consider funding a portion of a total activity budget up to a cap of $30,000 per activity/activities conducted by an organization over the financial year. 

Screen Australia – International Marketing Support: Festivals and Awards

This program aims to support the promotion of Australian content and talent at the key international festivals and awards events, enabling the enhancement of international marketing strategies in conjunction with other partners. Screen Australia will contribute to the promotional budget for eligible events generally up to $20,000 for feature films and television series and $10,000 for short films. The level of funding will be determined by a film’s individual international marketing strategy as evidenced by a comprehensive plan and budget, produced by either the sales agent or producer. Festival screenings must be the title’s world or international premiere.

Screen Australia – Distribution Support: P&A Plus

This program aims to enhance the distribution and marketing of quality Australian films across traditional and alternative release platforms. Funding can be sought to support the traditional theatrical ANZ release of completed feature films that have an established local distributor attached, or for alternative release campaigns in certain circumstances

Screen Australia – First Nations Program: Sector Development (Internships)

This program aims to assist the career development of talented screen content makers who can demonstrate a strong commitment to a career in the film industry. Internships assist practitioners whose careers would benefit from an attachment to a person, production or organisation. This program is designed to assist the career development of talented filmmakers who can demonstrate a strong commitment to a career in the film industry. This is not an entry-level scheme. An internship may take many forms and involve features, documentaries, animation, interactive digital media, TV drama or comedy series

Current ARTS Employment & Voluteering Opportunities