Coffs Harbour City Council's Cultural Advisory Committees Workshops

Coffs Harbour City Council is undertaking a review of its cultural advisory committees structure and has held workshops with members of the local community and other relevant parties.
A third public meeting will be held at Council Chambers Cnr Coff & Castle Streets Coffs Harbour on Monday 11 February 2008 at 5.30pm. This session is for Council to convey to the community outcomes from previous workshops and web comments.
For further information please contact Council's Cultural Development Officer on 66484840.

The new NSW Local Government Cultural Awards website is now open for entries:

Visual Arts and Crafts Survey - Open to all arts and Crafts practitioners - This survey is still ongoing.We would like to thank all those that have already filled out this questionaire and encourage all those that have not to do so.

Coffs Harbour City Council invites individuals, groups, organisations and firms to register to be included in a proposed internet-based 'Coffs Harbour Creative Industries Directory'.
The directory will be located on Council's website, and will be accessible to those working in the Creative Industries as well as the general public.Eligible to register are visual, literary and performing artists and the support industries assisting them in these fields. Support industries include hire, supply and maintenance, specializing professionals, industry educators, venues, including galleries and theatres, and much more.
Go to the Online Registration Form to submit your details Here
For further information, please contact Malcolm McLeod on 6648 4840.

Temporary Employment Register - Administrative Officer - Ongoing
Non-ongoing roles for one week up to three months - Full-time or part-time with a minimum of three days per week - $38,106 per annum plus employer's contribution to superannuation. Based in Surry Hills, Sydney. The Australia Council for the Arts provides the opportunity to apply for a place on the Temporary Employment Register. The Temporary Employment Register is used for relief administrative support staff across all areas of the Council.
If you require further information regarding the role or how to apply for the role, please contact Claire Diment in Human Resources on 02 9215 9030 http://www.ozco.gov.au

MID NORTH COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - Applications close 29th February 2008. No late applications will be considered. - The Mid North Coast Regional Council for Social Development is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to manage staff and operations across the area.
We are seeking a person with tertiary qualifications in Social Science or equivalent, extensive experience in a range of community service and community development activities, possessing a high level of communication, planning, staff supervision, submission and policy writing skills, knowledge of IT systems, and experience in advocating at a high level for social justice issues.
The position is currently based in Macksville and requires regional and state travel. The initial performance based contract will be for 35 hours pw at SACS (NSW) Award Grade 6. A remuneration package in the range of $60,000 will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
For full details of the position and job description contact Terry Wilson, Manager on 02 6568 4040 or Richard Holloway, Board Chairperson on 02 6658 9400.
Applications close 29th February 2008. No late applications will be considered. www.mncrcsd.com.au

PLAY NOW ACT NOW a creative competition about young people, alcohol & other drugs, is on again in 2008. Competition deadline is Friday 25th July 2008. Entry to Play Now Act Now is free. Play Now Act Now is a film, graphic design and writing competition for young people aged 16 to 25 in NSW. There are 3 main competition categories in the 2008 Competition: Film/Video, Creative Writing and Graphic Design. The theme for the 2008 Competition is PARTY SMART.
For more information on Play Now Act Now please contact Katrina Douglas on
k.douglas@metroscreen.org.au or 02 9361 5318.
Play Now Act Now is an initiative of Metro Screen and NSW Health. www.playnowactnow.net.au

Inaugural Lower North Coast Photographic Art Prize - Monday, 7 January 2008 to Wednesday, 30 April 2008 - Entries close late April

SHORT SHARP FILM FESTIVAL 2008

INSCRIPTION AWARDS - Deadline for submissions - October 31 2008 -

METRO MAGAZINE AND SCREEN EDUCATION MAGAZINE - CALL FOR WRITERS

2008 WATERMARK LITERARY FELLOWSHIP - Application close 31 March 2008 - The Watermark Literary Society is offering a residency for an emerging Australian writer of natural history, nature and place.
The Fellowship includes: - single/double accommodation in the Camden Haven, on the mid north coast of New South Wales, for a 6 week period during June and July 2008; - assistance with travel; - a living allowance; - mentorship by Martin Harrison, a widely published poet and critic who directs the program in Writing and Cultural Studies at University of Technology, Sydney.
More information is available at www.watermarkliterarysociety.asn.au/fellowship
Email enquiries should be directed to fellowship@watermarkliterarysociety.asn.au
The Watermark Literary Fellowship Is Proudly Supported By Copyright Agency Ltd

2008 Coffs Harbour Lillipilli Art & Craft Exhibition

The New South Wales Local Government Cultural Awards

A weekend, residential workshop for Mid North Coast writers Falls Forest Retreat 1 & 2 March 2008,

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST YOUTH CHORAL & EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC

Metro Screen 2008 workshop guide out now - Metro Screen’s purpose is to foster local production in film, video, TV and screen. Over 100 works were produced in 2007. To gain your own copy of the 2008 guide download it from the Metro Screen homepage http://www.metroscreen.org.au or pick it up in your local café or call them and they will post it out to you. Phone: 02 9356 1818

Henry Lawson Festival of the Arts – Poetry Competition - Closing 28 March 2008

KENDALL NATIONAL VIOLIN COMPETITION

2008 CHURCHILL FELLOWSHIPS Close: 28 Feb

The JB Seed - Indigenous Recording - Closing 16 March
A grant to provide the opportunity for an Indigenous musical performer or act in any genre, with original material, to record a 5 track EP. The grant winner will collaborate with Buchman (AKA Tony Buchen) to produce, arrange, record, mix and master their music in his studio in Sydney. The JB Seed will provide and arrange transport, accommodation, and living expenses whilst recording, and provide a budget for artwork and to manufacture 1,000 copies of the EP. Applicants need to provide a sample of their music on CD, a brief biography of the performers involved and a vision of what they hope to achieve by recording this EP. Details and application forms online. Email grants@thejbseed.com Website www.thejbseed.com

The JB Seed - Professional & Skills Development - Closing 16 March
A grant is open to musicians and musical technicians who wish to enhance their skill base or career choices by undertaking further study, residencies, mentoring relationships, seminars, or conferences with recognised practitioner/s of excellence. Applicants must include an abridged relevant biography, their vision of the benefits of their project, an abridged biography of the proposed practitioner and confirmation that the practitioner is willing and able to be involved in the project. The program can occur within Australia, or if the expertise exists only overseas, then in an international setting. Grants of up to $3,000. Details and application forms online. Email grants@thejbseed.com Website www.thejbseed.com

The JB Seed - Social Activism Through the Arts - Closing 16 March
This program embraces all art forms and is open to any projects or initiatives that serve to educate and/or create debate and awareness on current, socially relevant issues. Applicants will be required to explain their project idea, who will be involved and what they want to achieve, as well as how their art form (whether music, film, painting, sculpture, performance, etc) will be used in the project. A brief plan for how the project will be marketed is also required.
As a guide, examples of successful projects supported in previous years can be viewed online. Grants of up to $5,000. Details and application forms online. Email grants@thejbseed.com Website www.thejbseed.com

The JB Seed - Management Workshop Initiative - Closing 16 March
This workshop offers practical strategies for managing a band or performer in the establishment phase of their career. The workshop will bring together a group of significant professionals in the music industry, including managers, distributors, radio promoters, radio representatives, publicists, lawyers, grant writers, publishers, and artists to share their knowledge and offer strategic advice on ways to enhance performers' opportunities in the music industry. Up to 25 opportunities available. The JB Seed will provide and arrange transport, accommodation, and meals for all successful applicants. Applications will be accepted from managers, self managed solo musicians or band members who are managing their own band. Details and application forms online. Email grants@thejbseed.com Website www.thejbseed.com

The JB Seed - The Jacqui McCoy (Geia) Trust - Closing 16 March
This trust seeks to honour the memory of the tireless work of the late Jacqui McCoy (Geia), who devoted much of her life to assisting disadvantaged artists from all backgrounds, but particularly Indigenous Australian artists. Every application submitted to The JB Seed in 2008 will automatically be eligible to be awarded funds from The Jacqui McCoy trust. The recipient of funds from this trust will be selected at the committee’s discretion, from within the four JB Seed category applicants. The committee will be looking for projects that meet with Jacqui’s ethos, projects that seek to assist in growing a healthy Australian Arts community, where artists feel empowered and supported to express themselves and become self sufficient. $8000 available. Details online. Email grants@thejbseed.com Website www.thejbseed.com

The Foundation for Young Australians - Indigenous Small Grants - Closing 12 May
Indigenous Small Grants provide funding to Indigenous organisations and organisations that work with Indigenous young people and communities to develop new initiatives, as well as the expansion of existing successful initiatives. Indigenous Small Grants offer funds up to $5,000 to successful applicants. Applications for Indigenous Small Grants can be made at any time during 2008, with two funding opportunities throughout the year. To find out more about Indigenous Small Grants, Tel 03 9670 5436 or 1800 252 316 Website www.youngaustralians.org

The Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Seniors Week Grants Program - Applications close Friday 8 February 2008 - Seeks to fund projects in the Hastings for Seniors Week (6-13 April 2008) that promote a positive understanding of older people and encourage an active and healthy lifestyle. Applications close Friday 8 February 2008. Visit http://www.hastings.nsw.gov.au/www/html/580-council-grants.asp for further information

Country Arts Support Program (CASP) - Applications for 2008 are now open Closing date 14 February 2008 - Projects starting 1 April 2008
CASP provides small grants to arts and community organisations, Regional Arts Boards and local arts councils in regional NSW for short term, locally initiated projects. The aims of the program are:
to assist locally determined cultural activities;
to increase opportunities for regionally based groups to access a diverse range of arts programs;
to enable communities to explore and express their cultural identities;
to encourage communities to work together to develop and participate in cultural experiences;
to bring social and economic benefits to the community through training, employment and promotional activities; and
to leads to greater awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity in rural and regional New South Wales.
For more information visit

Fto Young Filmmakers Fund - Round 23 - Deadline April 14

Festivals Australia - Closing 15 February 2008

Festivals Australia Regional Residencies - Closing 15 February 2008 -

ANAT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAVEL GRANT is a quick response fund managed by the Australian Network for Art and Technology offering grants of up to $3,000 - The fund supports professional development opportunities for Australian media arts practitioners to attend and participate in national and international residencies, exhibitions, workshops and conferences.
PLEASE NOTE: All prospective applicants must contact ANAT staff prior to submitting their application. phone: 08 8231 9037 EMAIL: ANAT@ANAT.ORG.AU or vist the website for more infrmation http://www.anat.org.au/pages/ConfWork_Guidelines.php

Arts NSW funding programs now open for 2007 - 2008,

Australia Council funding programs now open for 2007 - 2008

2008 Churchill Fellowship - Closing 28 February 2008

Nambucca Valley Arts Council Presents: JONATHON MUI - Saturday 23rd of February at 2pm WINNER OF THE KENDALL NATIONAL VIOLIN COMPETITION 2007. He will be joined by pianist Jeanell Carrigan and will play his prize Caldersmith concert violin in a recital which includes works of Kriesler, Elgar, Beethoven, Chopin, Dvorak and Ravel.
Jonathon, at 15, has performed in masterclasses at the Shanghai Conservatorium of Music, been the recipient of a scholarship to the seven-week Meadowmount Summer School of Music in the USA with Professor Charles Avsharian and has performed in China with both the Guangxi Symphony
Orchestra and the Nanning Conservatorium of Music Orchestra.

COME AND SEE THIS EXCITING YOUNG PERFORMER AT THE - Nambucca Entertainment Centre Ridge Street Nambucca Heads Saturday 23rd of February at 2pm
Adults $18 NVAC $15 children free Contacts: Dorothy 65689288 mobile 0428689288 or Pat 65686239

Wauchope Arts Event - February 9, 2008. SONiA - Wauchope Arts Hall

Bellingen Jazz Society

Jazz in the gardens -
10th February - Bellingen Big Band and the swing sisters. 5.30pm - The Band revives the sound of the bygone Swing Era when swing was king and features The Swing Sisters salute to the vocalists who sang with the Big Bands of Yesteryear
17th February - The Phill Stitt Trio 5.30pm - This unique family trio specialises in jazz standards, featuring Phills mellow vocals. The Phill Stitt Trio will present a smorgasbord of great jazz and youthful energy.
24 February 2008 - Coco's Lunch - 5.30pm - Described as musical purveyors of the A'Capella art, Coco's Lunch are renowned for their extraordinary song writing, skin tight vocal harmonies and stunning performances.

The Big Joke Comedy Festival - Bangalow - 14 - 17 February 2008

Alice Springs Beanie Festival is coming to the gallery at Gladstone.Exhibition opening on Saturday afternoon on 9th Feb at 2.30pm.
Wear your favourite Beanie, come along and have some fun.
For more information you can look at the Alice Springs Beanie Festival website at www.beaniefest.org

Manning Entertanment Centre - Greater Taree Direct Phone: 6592 5466 Website: www.gtcc.nsw.gov.au

Jetty Theatre shows - Coffs Harbour

Ku Promotions presents - New November Line-up listed

Port Macquarie Community College - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Free Information Night - 20 Feb - 6:30pm-7:30pm
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAA40104) is available as an on-line course with regular face-to-face tutorials, and manuals are available to support learning.

Creative Volunteering Workshops 2008 -

Creative Basketry Classes with Helen Beale - Classes are held every 1st and 3rd Sundays and Mondays each month. 9am to 4pm
Learn to weave baskets and sculptural forms using an assortment of techniques from traditional to contemporise.
Classes are held every 1st and 3rd Sundays and Mondays each month. 9am to 4pm at Helen's place on Scotts Head Road just south of Macksville.
For more details contact Helen by phone 02 65698152 or email helenbeale@tsn.cc

Coffs Harbour City Gallery. Rigby House, Cnr Duke and Coff Street, Ph: 02 6648 4860
www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/423
14 December - 2 February 2008: 'Walala Wasala' - The Fabric of African Politics
A national travelling exhibition, presented by Annerley and District Community Centre, Queensland. Curated by Joan G. Winter and Tracey Naughton.
8 February - 29 March 2008 Official Opening: Friday 8 Feb at 6pm - all welcome -'The Metaphysical Body 1970-2005 A Survey Exhibition' - Godwin Bradbeer
A national touring exhibition featuring the drawings of Melbourne artist Godwin Bradbeer, who explores the human body and psychoanalytical concepts associated with youth and beauty.

Manning Regional Gallery

Port Macquarie Hastings Regional Gallery

Bunker Cartoon Gallery:

Grafton Regional Gallery

Nexus Community Gallery

Macleay Valley Community Gallery

Lismore Regional Gallery:

Blue Poles Gallery

Lake Russell Gallery

The Liminal Space

Greenstone Gallery

Gallery 37

Space Gallery

Woolgoolga Art Gallery

John Gordon Gallery

Cooinda Gallery

Stuart Rayner's Sunset Gallery - Sunset Parade Port Macquarie

Wonderland Framing & Art, Corner Verge & John Streets Kempsey NSW 2440 Phone: 02 6562 7809 Fax: 02 6562 7283 Web: www.wonderlandframing.com.au Email: art@wonderlandframing.com.au - Open from 9 to 5 each day except Sunday - Local Macleay Valley artists and starting a "behind the
counter" exhibition space to feature artists.

Featured Websites: - Coastal Claymakers - http://www.coastalclaymakers.com.au
Official web site of the Coastal ClayMakers Inc. - An association of clay artists and potters of the Mid North Coast of New South Wales - Australia

ABC ARTS MAP - http://www.abc.net.au/tv/sundayarts/artmap , the site is promoted every week on Sunday Arts (Sunday's 5pm ABC TV) and in 2008 Sunday Arts returns to your screens on February the 10th at 5:00pm, and this year we will also been screening on ABC2.