Arts Development Officer – Alice Springs Close: 21 Mar
Desart, the Association of Central Australian Art & Craft Centres, represents 43 community-based Aboriginal Art Centres across Central Australia. They are looking for an Arts Development Officer to join
their team. This position is responsible for a range of areas including training, marketing and business development. While you will be based in Alice Springs, you will also undertake travel throughout Central Australia. For a copy of the position description, email admin@desart.com.au or call (08) 8953 4736.
http://www.desart.com.au

Cultural Development Officer – Marrickville - Close 17 Mar. Marrickville Council are looking to appoint a Cultural Development Officer to identify, facilitate and promote cultural initiatives and opportunities in this vibrant inner-city district. You will have tertiary qualifications in Arts, Cultural Management, Marketing or a
similar area and a demonstrated understanding of cultural development and tourism. For more info, contact Anna Bazzi-Backhouse on (02) 9335 2233.
http://www.marrickville.nsw.gov.au/council/employment/jobsatmarrickville.htm

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 -

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

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

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards 2008

Coastal Flow - a selected exhibition of recent art work by local artists at the Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery Gladstone.Closing date Thursday 24th April

POSTCARD SHOW a new initiative by the FOCUS committee.
The POSTCARD SHOW is an exhibition to be held at the Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery opening April 4 until May 10.
Artists are invited to submit small works for exhibition. The works will be for sale.
There will also be a Frst Prize of $200 awarded along with a Peoples Choice Award of $100 and a FOCUS Members Prize of $100.
As an added incentive the gallery director Dr. Leigh Somers will also select a work from the exhibition to be published as a postcard for the Regional Gallery.
Entry forms are available at the Regional Gallery, the Bunker Gallery, Libraries and The Art Shop - Coffs Harbour. Please direct any enquiries to Deb Wall on 6648 4862.

Get Off Your Arts Festival. Uralla - Saturday 5th April and Sunday 6th April on the main stage. - Seeking expressions of interest in bands in the contemporary folk/ world genres wishing to apply for these slots (if you think you don’t quite fit?– try us out). These acts will support Tonchi and MC Jaezed (Melb), Jig Zag (Syd/Melb), Rory McLeod (UK), Pacific Curls (NZ) and Arte Kanela (Spain – via Melb)
EOI FORMS AVAILABLE FROM a.m.parker@optusnet.com.au

Head on Foundation invites photographers to submit works to the 2008 photographic portrait competition.- DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION – Friday 11pm, 28 March 2008

Applcations Open - Pay It Forward is open to anyone in a community leadership role in NSW who significantly contributes to promoting the well-being of children, young people, women, families, CALD groups, and communities generally.
The Pay It Forward Program brings together leaders from a range of programs, localities and communities to develop their leadership skills, share knowledge and ideas and promote collaboration. The program engages participants in the practical challenges of creating change in communities through experiential learning, site visits and collaborative group work. Pay It Forward is specifically designed to improve community leaders? capacity to:- exercise leadership in their local communities - be change managers/agents
- build more effective partnerships.
For further information Please contact Janet Schorer A/Manager, Communities Strategy Communities Division NSW Department of Community Services P: 9716-2836 F: 9716-2870 M: 0422008516

Stroud Writers FAW NSW Inc - Short Stories Literary Award - Closing Date 13 June 2008
For a Short Story up to 3000 words - open theme. First prize: $200; Second prize $100.
Highly Commended and Commended Certificates awarded.
Normal FAW Competition Conditions apply. Entries must NOT be submitted to any concurrent competitions. No entry form required.
Entry fee $5 per story with cheque/money order payable to 'Stroud Writers FAW NSW Inc.'
Send entries to: Competition Secretary Stroud Writers FAW NSW Inc PO Box 4 STROUD NSW 2425

Screenlinks Courses

Accessible Arts in partnership with the Bundanon Trust are providing an artist in residency opportunity for a NSW artist with a disability. Applications close Friday April 18.

Public Art Opportunity - Expressions of Interest sought. - Closing date for expressions of interest is 8 April 2008. - Woollahra Council is currently embarking on a program to enhance and revitalise the Double Bay business centre. The Double Bay business centre is one of Sydney’s premier shopping centres. The Council wishes to commission a piece of public artwork to act as the centre’s gateway with a sophisticated appearance synonymous with Double Bay’s prestigious reputation, and invites expressions of interest from artists and designers who would like to participate in this exciting project. - The artwork is to be of a scale relevant to the site and is to be visible day and night. A maximum extent for the works of 17.5m wide by 1.2m deep and 13.5 m high is proposed. Total budget is $100, 000 which includes artist premium payments, materials and installation. - The Double Bay Public Art Project Brief is available on Council’s website at
www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/local_information_and_activities/arts_and _culture/public_art

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 -

The JB Seed - Social Activism Through the Arts - Closing 16 March -

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

Youth Participation Grants Program: A new funding opportunity for NSW young people

Fto Young Filmmakers Fund - Round 23 - Deadline April 14

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

The Foundation for Young Australians is now accepting entries for Your Eyes Only. - Closing Date for entries is 2 September 2008
Your Eyes Only is a creative funding opportunity for young people 12 to 15 years to submit a creative entry that celebrates the strengths of their community through their eyes. Applications will be judged by a committee of young people aged 12 to 15 years from across Australia.
Successful entrants will nominate a community group working with young people in their community (for example a school, youth group or sporting group), to receive a donation of up to $3,000. This donation would then be used by the community group to further its work by purchasing much needed equipment or adding funds to an existing program.
For further information, entry forms and guidelines, please visit The Foundation for Young Australians’ website www.youngaustralians.org or call (03) 9670 5436.

SPARK YOUNG ARTISTS MENTORING PROGRAM - Close: 28 Mar
If you're a young artist working in theatre, dance or COMMUNITIES then ignite your career by getting the support, training and funding you need to focus on your creative ideas with a SPARK mentorship.
SPARK is open to young artists aged 18-26 years from all over Australia. For more info contact Youth Arts Queensland on spark@yaq.org.au or 07 3252 5115 or 1300 55 8892 or visit their website.
http://www.yaq.org.au/spark

Small Grants For Small Rural Communities Close: 28 Mar
This program supports projects & activities that offer clear public benefit for communities living in small rural and remote locations in Australia, contributing to their development in social and community welfare, economic, environmental, health, education or cultural areas. Organisations demonstrating Community Partnerships will be preferred to multiple applications from one community. For more info visit the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal website. http://www.frrr.org.au

The Great Lakes Council Community Grants Program is now open 2008-2009 Funding Round - Applications are to be received at Great Lakes Council by 26 May 2008
The Great Lakes Council Community Grants Program provides funding to non-profit community organisations toward projects that improve the quality of life for the Great Lakes community.
From 11 March, application forms are available from Council offices, libraries and the Council website: www.greatlakes.nsw.gov.au.
For more information about these events or your application contact: Chloe Beevers, Strategic Community Planning Coordinator, Great Lakes Council Phone: 65917312; 0408202126 or email:
chloe.beevers@greatlakes.nsw.gov.au

Taree Eisteddfod - The syllabus for the Vocal Section of the Taree & District Eisteddfod is now available. The dates for this section are from the 22nd April to the 26th April, 2008--which takes place in the second week of the Easter holidays. The closing date for entries is 22nd February, 2008.
This eisteddfod is one of the largest regional eisteddfods in NSW and we pride ourselves on the camaraderie that competitors experience in our lovely valley. For further information contact Ariana Shneider, Vocal Co-ordinator on- (02) 65570073, or e-mail on- ian.herd7@bigpond.com

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

Jetty Theatre shows - Coffs Harbour

Seacrest Productions Inc and The Jetty Theatre present

Ku Promotions presents -

Port Macquarie Hastings Regional Gallery presents Memento -

Youthsong – Young voices of Melbourne and Malcolm Dalglish - Into the Sky Tour – Port Macquarie Concert – 8pm Saturday 29th March, with the Hastings Choristers, Mckillop Senior College Hall. Bookings 0407 007993

2008 Camden Haven Music Festival 25 April to 4 May - 10

Disneyland or Bust - Coffs Harbour Ex Services Club - March 28,29 at 8pm, March 30 at 2pm. All tickets $10,Family$25
All proceeds to the Julie Ross dancers disneyland support fund. Fun for everyone!
Favourite Songs, Hilarious Comedy, Old Time Music Hall-Singalong with us, Exciting dance
Enquiries 6651 9098 all tickets $10 at the club foyer - Family tickets only $25

2008 Aurora Festival – New music to our ears 11 – 20 April 2008

Port Macquarie-Hastings Multicultural Directory - You are invited to attend the Launch of the directory on the 27th May 2008, from 1.00pm.
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council cnr Lord and Burrawan Streets Port Macquarie NSW 2444
RSVP: Shona Russell - 65818 041 shona.Russell@pmhc.nsw.gov.au - Free entertainment and food will be available on the day. If you have special dietary requirements please notify at the time of reservation. For further enquiries please contact Maya Spannari, Community Development Worker on 65818 545 or maya.spannari@pmhc.nsw.gov.au

Harmony Day - Coffs Harbour - celebrating our cutural diversity - Council's Multicultual Reference Group in partnership with the Friends of the Botanic Gardens will host a multicultural event celebrating HARMONY DAY, on Easter Sunday 23 March in the Botanic Gardens from 1-30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. - Harmony Day provides us with the opportunity to celebrate our successes as a culturally diverse society and re-comment ourselves to harmony and mutual respect. Multicultural food for sale, free music, entertainment/performances from the African community, Indigenous dancers, Latin & Flameco performances, Medieval Guild, Easter Egg Hunt, competitions for the kids, and much, much, more.. Come along and enjoy Harmony Day in the Gardens ! - EVERYONE WELCOME For more details contact Susan Clarke on 6648 4883

Timeless Quilters” Biennial Quilt Exhibition Sat 19 April & Sun 20 April from 10 – 4

Caliente Latin Fiesta - Friday 14th - Sunday 16th March 2008 - Coffs Harbour will be playing host to one of this country's most popular and most sensational dance events. Once again the organisers are thrilled and eagerly look forward to staging the 2nd Latin Caliente Fiesta. - Experience breath taking performances & high caliber shows from all over Australia. Featuring Australian Salsa Classic 1st place winners - Krin Bajough and Yvonne Goldsmith - Book now and avoid missing out! Contact Michelle: Office 02 66514322 / Mobile: 0418483536 Info: www.calientedancewear.com

A photo documentary by Sarah George DDID JURA Dorrigo Rainforest Centre Dorrigo National Park, Dome Road, Dorrigo Tuesday 18 March to Sunday 11 May 2008

Hastings Choristers Inc. presents INTO THE SKY SAT MARCH 29 AT 8.00 P.M. - a celebration of young voices featuring the renowned Young Voices of Melbourne directed by Mark O'Leary
Featuring US hammer dulcimer master and composer Malcolm Dalglish U.S.A., with Peter Jacob (percussion) and Julia Piggin (piano)
McKillop Senior College Hall Lochinvar Place Port Macquarie Doors open at 7.15 p.m. Tickets $20, $10 students
Visitor Information Centre Gordon Street PMQ or from Hastings Choristers Inc. Phone 0407 007 993 www.midcoast.com.au/~choristers

Coffs Coast Community College - Inform Yourself, Transform Your Life. A world of new opportunities is calling you! Expand your horizons through Learning… Term One 2008 course list now available - Enquiries: 66 525 378. PO Box 1930, Coffs Harbour, 2450

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

Writing workshop for Saturday the 29th of March. Catholic Club at Coffs Harbour from 10am to 4pm cost will be $55.00 per person. If you are interested you can contact drama@jacquelinmelilli.com or just fill in the application form and send it to 1/14 Ketut Close, Valla Beach NSW 2448. If you have been working on a play, you are welcome to send a copy via snail mail to 1/14 Ketut Close, Valla Beach NSW 2448 along with the application form and payment. Jacqueline will review the play and make some points.

Writing Your Life, a workshop with Patti Miller to be held by the Northern Rivers Writers' Centre in Coffs Harbour on Friday, March 28.

Ngarrwa young mothers project - Healthy Young Mother's Project For under 25 year olds Muurbay Language Centre & Nambucca Entertainment Centre Feb 22, Mar 7,28 and April 11 Fridays 10.30am- 2.30pm

Grantseeker Workshop in Port Macquarie 7th May

Belly Dancer Workshop with BellaDonna from Northern NSW Saturday 29th March 2008 10am Bonny Hills Community Hall on the beach - Belly dance Performances by BellaDonna and the Mid North Coast Belly dancers $10 Stay for Lunch.... bring a plate to share Join in a Costume chat with BellaDonna, plenty to see and buy!!
Workshop 1 2pm to 4pm $30 - Gypsies Choreography by BellaDonna.
We encourage all belly dance classes in Port Macquarie and surrounds to learn this Chorography so as we can join together for community events.
Workshop 2 - 5pm to 7pm $30 - DRUM SOLO Choreography by BellaDonna.
This class incorporates Zill and Darabuka playing - Register on 02 65875254

The Communities Strategy Branch of the Department of Community Services will again be providing a Grantseeker workshop 7th May - Port Macquarie - in collaboration with Philanthropy Australia. These workshops are facilitated by Philanthropy Australia, and provide practical information about preparing budgets and submissions. They also assist in increasing participants awareness of the philanthropic sector as a potential source of partnership and funding.
Further information from Kim Thomson Senior Regional Strategies Officer - Child, Youth & Family Mid North Coast Communities Division Department of Community Services - 6563 7830

Coffs Harbour City Gallery. Rigby House, Cnr Duke and Coff Street, Ph: 02 6648 4860
www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/423
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

Bowraville Art Gallery

Lismore Regional Gallery:

Blue Poles Gallery

Lake Russell Gallery

The Liminal Space

Greenstone Gallery

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.

Dovetail Design Furniture and Gallery

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