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| - EXHIBITION APPLICATIONS INVITED: AART.BOXX 2011 to Oct 8 | Accessible Arts and Sydney College of the Arts will present a national exhibition of recent works by contemporary visual artists with disability. The exhibition will build on the success of the Accessible Arts led initative and exhibition program, titled AART.BOXX.The exhibition will be held at SCA Gallery in October 2011.
The selected works for this exhibition will aim to challenge the current discourses within contemporary art by highlighting art practices that are informed by cultures of disability.
Applications are open to Australian artists with disability. Applications for pre-selection close Friday 8 October, 2010.
For further information contact Josie Cavallaro, Arts Development, on 02 9251 6499 (ext 5) or email jcavallaro@aarts.net.au. |
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| - AIDC MeetMarket is Calling for Projects - Nov 29 | MeetMarket is open for submissions for the next annual selection of projects.
The MeetMarket catalogue, offers content seekers a curated collection of projects. The 25 competitively selected new additions each year feature in MeetMarket at AIDC.
20 slots are available to Australian filmmakers and 5 slots are open to projects from Asian filmmakers.
The 25 newly selected MeetMarket projects are pitched by the filmmakers during one-on-one meetings with interested content seekers attending AIDC 2011.
Providing a platform for outstanding ideas to shine - MeetMarket is the place to get visible.
Projects entered may be at any stage of development, production or post-production.
The deadline for submissions is Monday 29 November 2010.
For further information, guidlines and to submit your project click www.screeningroom.org.au |
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| - Sturt Artist Residency - Oct 31 | Applications are now being invited for Sturt residencies in 2011. Applications will be considered from established professionals and recent graduates in the areas of woodwork, ceramics, weaving/textiles and jewellery/metalwork.
Sturt maintains one of the largest craft based residency programs in Australia with places for up to eight residents each year to live, work and teach in Sturt’s unique environment.
Three categories of residency are available: professional residency, self directed residency and graduate residency. Guidelines and application details online: www.sturt.nsw.edu.au/residence.htm
Closing 31 October |
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| - Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarships - Oct 29 | The Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarships provide support for young Australians in a variety of categories to help them further their cultural education and achieve their dreams. They are awarded each year for study, maintenance and travel either in Australia or overseas.
A total of six scholarships each to the value of $20,000 will be offered in 2011. The categories for the 2011 scholarships include acting, painting, sculpture and singing.
To be eligible for this award, you must be a native-born Australian aged 21-35 at the closing date of entries. To register your interest or to request further information please contact The Trust Company at trustawards@thetrustcompany.com.au or phone 02 9928 1552 .
Closing 29 October
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| - Laughing Waters Artist Residency - Closing 24 October | Nillumbik Shire Council, in partnership with Parks Victoria, invites contemporary artists working in any medium to apply for a live-in residency of up to four months in one of two properties located in protected Eltham bushland, approximately 30 kilometres north-east of Melbourne.
Resident artists will be required to devise and deliver a small community project as part of the residency. The residency program aims to provide contemporary artists with an opportunity to develop their practice in an inspiring natural and cultural environment while contributing to cultural development and environmental awareness within the Shire.
Group and joint applications will be considered. Guidelines and application details online: www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au
Closing 24 October |
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| - Calling artists for 2011 JUMP national mentoring program to Oct 22 | Youth Arts Queensland and its State Delivery Partners invite artists from across Australia to apply for the 2011 JUMP national mentoring program for young and emerging artists, with applications open today.
As Australia’s largest artist mentoring program, JUMP identifies and promotes excellence in artistic practice amongst artists aged 18 – 30, who are in the first five years of their professional practice.
Funded by the Australia Council for the Arts, JUMP supports artists in developing a one-on-one relationship with an industry leader of their choice, and working with them on a funded creative project.
The program also provides access to national industry networks, online profiling and professional development opportunities.
Full JUMP details including application forms, FAQs and media release can be found at www.jumpmentoring.com.au
Applications close 22 October 2010. |
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| - FraserStudios Visual Arts Residency 2011 - Sept 27 | The FraserStudios Project offers four 3-month residencies (12 weeks) for 8-10 visual artists/groups per residency from November 2010 to November 2011. Additionally, the program will offer two 6-month residencies during this timeframe to emerging artists.
The aim of the residency program is to support artistic development and expression with an emphasis on local community development through a diversity of art form practises.
The residencies are open to professional artists and groups (emerging and established) encompassing a diverse range of practises and outcomes. All applicants must have the capacity to work in a shared space with other artists and commit to working in an active studio environment. The program takes a very broad view of the term “visual arts” and may include, but is not limited to; painting, sculpture, photography, digital arts, textiles, installation and design.
Applications close: 27 September 2010
Further information: www.queenstreetstudio.com/vis-arts-residency.html |
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| - NSFA Research Fellowships - Sept 30 | The National Film and Sound Archives (NFSA) invites proposals from people who wish to conduct high level research into the national audiovisual collection. This research may take various forms such as: an academic may want to write a book or produce a website, a creative artist may wish to create a film, musical composition, dance piece or some other artwork, a curator may wish to develop an exhibition, historians, scientists and policy makers may wish to delve into the mysteries of Australia's audiovisual past.
Applications for SAR Fellowships are invited for periods of up to eight weeks between February and mid December 2011. Applications close Sept 31.
More information can be found at www.nfsa.gov.au/sar |
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| - Call for Committee Members Short Sharp Film Festival, 2011 Meeting Sept 15 | The Short Sharp Film Festival Committee is looking for new members. If you want to be part of this wonderful Committee to get the 2011 JSSFF on the road, please attend a meeting on Wednesday 15th September, 5:30 pm at ETC, 80 Grafton Street Coffs Harbour (enter via Cox Lane).
We have a number of Committee who have left the area to pursue new work opportunities so we are are need of new blood to help support the 5th year of this great festival!! All welcome!!!! |
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| - The Spirit of the Land Festival call out for artists - closes Oct 1 | The Spirit of the Land Lockhart Festival is held from 8 - 10 October and hosts Australia’s only Farm Sculpture award for art created from scrap metal, recycled farm materials and elements of the Land. The Lockhart Shire Council is sponsoring the event this year with a prize pool of $15 000 and a first prize of $10 000.
The Festival is seeking the following participants:
Artists
Professional, emerging and hobby artists are invited to submit work in the following categories: Farm Sculpture, Fine Arts and Indigenous Arts.
Musicians/Entertainers
The Festival will be staging live entertainment on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 October. Musical groups of any age - instrumental, chorale, bands etc who wish to participate should contact Mandy Bouffler on 02 6920 7656.
Stallholders
Stallholders selling anything from home fare, craft, art, food and bric a brac can be a part of this vibrant market atmosphere held on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 October. All enquiries to Trish Herford 02 69205545
Rodeo Riders
A professional rodeo will also be held on Sunday 10 October in association with John Gill and the Professional Rodeo Riders Association. Amateur and professional riders are welcome. Registrations can be made online at Australian Professional Rodeo Association.
For more information see www.spiritofthelandlockhart.com.au or phone 02 69207428. |
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| - Music Viva Residencies - Ongoing | The Musica Viva CountryWide program undertakes a limited number of residencies each year. Residencies can be tailored around the specific musical interests of individual communities, and usually culminate in a public concert involving the community musicians and ensemble in-residence.
If such a residency would assist in building the musical skills of your community, or would build interest in ensemble music in your area, you are encouraged to contact Musica Viva to discuss the opportunity.
Contact David Hoffman, CountryWide Manager Tel 02 8394 6666 Email: dhoffman@mva.org.au Website www.musicaviva.com.au |
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| - Waverley Artist-in-Residence Program - close Sept 17 | Waverley Artist-in-Residence Program and Bondi Pavilion Gallery
Waverley Council is offering six places in its 2011 Waverley Artist-in-Residence Program and is calling for applications for its 2011 program at Bondi Pavilion Gallery. The Artist-in-Residence Program provides rent-free
studio space for six months in the Bondi-Waverley School of Arts in Bondi.
Applications are now open to Australian artists working in visual arts and craft, design & new media. Applications close: 17 September 2010
Further information:
www.waverley.nsw.gov.au |
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| - Arts Residencies Asia, 2011 - close 10 Sept | ARTS MANAGEMENT and PERFORMING ARTS RESIDENCIES ASIA 2011
Choose an Asian country with cultures and languages you find irresistible, and which you seek to engage with professionally. Work with a dynamic host
organisation to facilitate project outcomes.
The Asialink arts management residency program allows you to mobilise and expand your international networks, and enhance your managerial expertise.
Asialink Residency grants of up to $12,000 cover the costs of getting you off the ground and into the creative hothouses of Asia, with professional development funding for airfares, accommodation and other support expenses.
Through this concentrated term of engagement you will deepen intercultural conversations, build professional partnerships and networks, and contribute to the design of your host’s programs in establishing more enduring commitments in the region.
Pursue a new host organization for on-going collaborative exchange with Australian artists; contribute your expertise to launching a program
for a bilateral Year of Exchange; attach to a dynamic organisation and gain exposure to a global field; pioneer new models of collaboration with
independent organisations; share inspiration, commitment and methods of support for social change across borders through art.
Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents with three or more years professional experience, and must not be currently enrolled in a
tertiary institution.
Applications close 10 September 2010.
www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au/artsresidencies |
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| - Seeking expressions of interest from artists and musicians - Art and Music by the Harbour | Art and Music by the Harbour
We have Café and a Restaurant by the harbour in Coffs, with areas suitable for the display of artwork. We would like to showcase the work of local artists, which compliments the location and atmosphere of our premises.
We would also like to have local musicians play in both the Restaurant and the Café. Our musical tastes are relatively conservative, as our customers range from regular Coffs Harbour locals who appreciate the unique ambiance and beauty of the harbour to the wide range of visitors who come to enjoy the sights and sounds of the harbour side precinct.
We are seeking expressions of interest from artists and musicians who would like to find out more about this exciting project.
Contact Martin Frank 0402 179 449 |
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| - Artist in schools – Individual Residencies | Artist in schools – Individual Residencies
Up to $8,000 ($12,000 for a cluster of schools) for minimum residency of 20 days
Applications are to be made to the Department of Education and Training (DET) and are accepted from NSW public schools. If initiated by an artist, the application must be jointly made by the artist and the school.
Applications open 1 March - closing 27 April 2010
For delivery in 2010 – approximately 10 residencies will be supported each year
There will be another round later in the year for 2011 projects.
Details and guidelines are on the DET website at –
Here
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| - Kempsey TAFE Creative industry department is running the Diploma of Fine Arts-19145 this year | Kempsey TAFE Creative industry department is running the Diploma of Fine Arts-19145 this year.
The course will run in the format of 2 days/ wk. It will take 3 yrs to complete the program. Allowances have been structured to consider Part time involvement and specific unit packaging where possible.
If you think you might benefit and enjoy some time studying with us it would be great to hear from you.
Details are available by contacting Geoff Maddams, Head Teacher Creative Industries on 6560 2960 or geoff.maddams@ tafensw.edu.au |
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| - The Ashfield Artist in Residence program | The Ashfield Artist in Residence program is seeking applications from performing, literary or visual artists. International artists may also apply. Opportunities are available for 3 - 6 month stays during the period of August 2009 to December 2010.
For an information and application package phone Anthia Hart on 02 9716 1866 or email anthiah@ashfield.nsw.gov.au with 'AIR' in the subject line. www.ashfield.nsw.gov.au |
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| - Mitchell School Of Art, Scholarships & Adult Workshops | Mitchell School Of Art, Scholarships & Adult Workshops - Scholarship for 5 day workshop - 5 days of tuition & student accommodation included - Beginners to advanced - Contemporary to traditional - watercolour, acrylic, oil, mixed media, printmaking, pastels, botanical and drawing
Mitchell School of Art is one week of art workshops, covering a variety of media and styles including watercolour, acrylic, oil, mixed media, printmaking, pastels, botanical and drawing. Classes range from contemporary to traditional and are suitable for raw beginners to advanced. Mitchell School of Art is held twice a year, January and July in Bathurst at Charles Sturt University campus.
The workshops at the Mitchell School of Arts are structured so to streamline the learning process. Each workshop caters to a specific level of competency with many of the workshops catering for multi skill levels. For more details, download the brochure from the web: www.artscene.com.au, or call us to request a hard copy to be posted to you. |
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| - Database Of Japanese Artist In Residence Programs - Close - Ongoing | | Database Of Japanese Artist In Residence Programs - Close: Ongoing - Intrigued by Japan? Always felt your work had an oriental influence? Well here’s your chance to soak up Japanese culture first hand. A number of cultural organisations and foundations across Japan support and encourage applications from international visual artists to undertake an artist in residency on their shores. To find the right program for you, visit: a href="http://www.jpf.go.jp/air/japan_db/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.jpf.go.jp/air/japan_db/index.html |
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| - ABC Artpost - Putting Regional Artists On The Digital Map | ABC Artpost - Putting Regional Artists On The Digital Map -
Artpost, an interactive website and short video series for TV broadcast, which showcases artists working in regional and remote parts of the country, has recently been launched. The site provides the tools for students, teachers, art lovers and artists to create short videos about who they are and their work, for inclusion on an interactive digital map of Australia. ABC is seeding the map by making 25 videos to kick off the initiative - the intention being that 25 videos will become 50, 50 will become 500 and so on until the digital map is coloured in with pockets of creative communities. www.abc.net.au/artpost |
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 - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST YOUTH CHORAL & EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC - Hastings | EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST YOUTH CHORAL & EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC - Vacancies will occur in 2008 for qualified musicians to work within the Hastings Youth Choir group. In this organisation there exists three youth choirs aimed at developing choral and vocal skills in a nurturing environment leading to performances of a high standard. This is a weekly commitment during NSWDSE school terms in Port Macquarie.
In particular we seek:- # Choral leader for Melodic Minors ( primary school aged students ) Monday 4.00 p.m. rehearsal # Early Childhood Music Educator for Babies ( & mothers ) music class. As this is a new initiative details will be negotiated with the successful applicant - it is likely the class would be held during the morning. # Theory / Musicianship / Music Craft teacher one hour per week day & time negotiable. - Interested persons are asked to contact Musical Director of the organisation Robyn Ryan by email robmusic@westnet.com.au |
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| - Arts Administration And Musuem Practices Certificates, Tafe North coast Institute | Arts Administration And Musuem Practices Certificates, Tafe North coast Institute
These certificates are available in a flexible/distance delivery mode. Enrolments commence in January 2007 for a February 2007 semester. For more information: Go to
http://www.nci.tafensw.edu.au/courses/arts%20and%20media/default.htm -or contact John Mawhinney (Course Coordinator) ph 02 6659 3340 or email john.mawhinney@tafensw.edu.au
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| - Metro Screen - Indigenous film and media mentorship’s and scholarships for NSW | Metro Screen - Indigenous film and media mentorship’s and scholarships for NSW.
Metro Screen is offering:
Scholarships: Indigenous people in NSW over 18 years the opportunity to enrol in Metro Screen film, TV, video and screen training courses, to a maximum value of $1000.
Mentorship’s: Through the Lester Bostock Scheme via equipment, post production facilities, a mentor and cash to produce your first short five minute film.
For more information contact Metro Screen on 02 9361 5318 or metro@metroscreen.org.au or check us out online at www.metroscreen.org.au |
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| - PATRICK WHITE PLAYWRIGHTS'AWARD (NAT) – Deadline Nov 20th 2006 | PATRICK WHITE PLAYWRIGHTS'AWARD (NAT) – Deadline Nov 20th 2006 -
The Patrick White Playwrights' Award offers a $20,000 cash prize to a full-length unproduced play of any genre written by an Australian playwright 20 years of age or over. A public reading of the winning play will be presented by the Sydney Theatre Company in association with the 2007 Sydney Writers' Festival.
For more information call (02) 9250 1700 or visit www.sydneytheatre.com.au/PatrickWhite |
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| - Marrickville Council's Local and National artist Residency Program - Ongoing | Marrickville Council's Local and National Artist Residency Program contributes to the on-going development of Marrickville's relationships with local, regional NSW and interstate artists and assists in local and national cultural collaborations.
The program provides professional development opportunities for local, and interstate artists while promoting cultural understanding and development in communities. Applications from Australian organisations or emerging and mid-career artists from around Australia are welcomed.
The free artist accommodation is located at the Petersham Town Hall Artist Residence, while a free studio space is located at the Addison Road Centre.
The resident artist will be expected to do their own work and to make a contribution to the life of the Marrickville community. See what our recent International Exchange Artist did: Here
To download applications go to: marrickville.nsw.gov.au or contact the Arts Officer at artsoff@marrickvile.nsw.gov.au |
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