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April 8th - 2009
Hello and Welcome to another AMNC Bulletin
Our Next Bulletin - Will be on 22nd April 2009
Over 45 New Listings in this Bulletin

CALLING ALL ARTISTS OF ALL ART FORMS
Would you like to have a profile on the Arts Mid North Coast Website?
Arts Mid North Coast is constantly adding to the Artist features on the Arts Mid North Coast Website and we are seeking more of you out there to submit an expression of interest form.
Available from http://www.artsmidnorthcoast.org/featured.php

Featured Artist
Quote of the Week
The great use of life is to spend it on something that will outlast it. James Truslow Adams
The following links will take you to other websites in the region that list events
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v General News
v Building Blox Workshops and Forums for Artists and Craftsworkers professional Development
In 2009 the BuildingBlox Project presents a program of forums and workshops being held across the Mid North Coast. These are aimed at improving economic opportunities for visual artists and craftspeople by developing professional practice and by getting artworks into the marketplace. The BuildingBlox program offers extensive information and support for artists in the areas of Audience & Marketing, Industry & Business and Partnership & Network Development. Forums and workshops will include presentations by artists, craftspeople and industry specialists and participants will have the opportunity of exchanging ideas, getting practical advice and experience from 'hands on' workshop activities and tapping into the growing vibrancy of creative practice on the Mid North Coast.
Forum and Workshop Dates can be viewed at http://www.artsmidnorthcoast.org/bb.php - Registration formas are also available for download
Next Forum is - Dreaming & Beyond to Deadly Design - For Indigenous Arts and Craftspeople - Kempsey - Wednesday April 29th
v The theme for 2009 National Youth Week is 'Make Your Move' and the 2009 NSW youth week website is making it easier for you to make your move on the hundreds of youth week activities happening around the state from the 28th of March till the 5th of April. Checkout the Website http://www.youthweek.nsw.gov.au
v Calling All Original Thinkers Abc's Catapult: Have you had an idea or invention so original that its taking the world by storm? Are you under 35? ABC's Catapult wants to hear from you. We are auditioning for its 2009 Young Guns series. If you are under 35 and are running or commercialising a unique business/not for profit/service/invention, then we want to hear from you. http://www.abc.net.au/catapult/interact/triplej_default.htm
v Public Art & Community Cultural Development - A checklist for organisations, communities and artists involved in planning a public art project. To download a free copy, visit: Here
v Mid North Coast Authors is a co-operative that markets and promotes the books of authors who live on the mid-north coast of NSW.
The four authors who comprise the group are:
¨ Kate Loveday, author of Inheritance, a mystery romance novel
¨ Jacqueline Winn, author of two short story collections, Once More With Feeling and Salt & Pepper
¨ Anita Forbes, author of the children's book series Little Aussie Adventurers
¨ Jenna Squire, author of the children's book Scaddie.
The members of Mid-North Coast Authors are available for speaking engagements and can speak on a variety of topics relating to writing and publishing.
Information about the group is available from Kate Loveday, phone 6554 1674 or email katlove@activ8.net.au or from Jacqui Winn, phone 6554 3523 or email jacnbriwinn@bigpond.com
v Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery (DNAAG) is a new Gallery showcasing the works of local indigenous artists of the Dunghutti region. On show at the Gallery is a wide collection of works including paintings, silk scarves, shoes, jewellery, didgeridoo's, turtle shells by establish and emerging Aboriginal Artists such as Milton Budge, John Kelly, Gus Kelly, Larry Morris, Esther Quinlin, Peggy Quinlan, Sonny Bell to name a few.
The Gallery is situated alongside the Visitor Information Centre and Museum in the building by world renowned architect Glenn Murcutt on the southern side of Kempsey. Hours are Monday - Friday 9am-5pm. Phone 65 62 1432 Email: yamamurrama@westnet.com.au
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v Employment
v Kids Club manager needed - Port Macquarie - Sundowner Holidays requires a suitably qualified kids club manager to run the Kids club over the school holidays!
The creative paid role requires running 2 sessions per day 3 days per week..Great location and fantastic support from our team. email erinn@portmacquarieholidays.com or call 6586 2721
v Full-time Disability Advocate in Port Macquarie. Applications Close Thursday 28 April 2009 - As an Advocate you can make a real difference for people with a disability by being on their side to ensure that they are treated fairly. Advocate will have support from an established team in Newcastle and Coffs Harbour. Requires relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g. legal, social welfare, disability studies or similar) and experience in supporting disadvantaged individuals.
Salary package of $43,375 (inc. super) plus car and tax savings with other generous salary packaging options.
Applicants must consider full position information from www.da.org.au or phone 1300 365 085 or email mnc@da.org.au before applying
Applicants must address all the selection criteria in a covering letter and provide the phone numbers of at least 2 referees who have supervised the applicant's work.
Catherine Peek - Mid-North Coast Coordinator/Advocate
Disability Advocacy NSW Inc. S3/L1, 408 King St, Newcastle West, NSW, Australia, 2302.
Ph: 02 4927 0111/ 1300 365 085 Fax: 02 4927 0114 www.da.org.au
v Executive Officer, Festival & Events Manager, Regional Arts Development Officer, Marketing Officer and Administration Officer.
 Red Hot Arts Central Australia is an exciting new arts organisation based in Alice Springs, Central Australia. RHACA that will present the Alice Desert Festival and deliver a range of arts support services that provide both opportunities and resources. More info: Lucy Kenneth, Director RedHOT Arts director@redhotarts.com.au 08 89522392 www.redhotarts.com.au
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v Opportunities
v Musica Viva CountryWide | 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
v 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
v Increased funds for 2009 ArtStart campaign image - Entries Close Friday May 22 2009
The Selection Panel will be looking for a campaign image and slogan that:
· attracts the attention of young people and encourages them to get involved in ArtStart 2009
· reflects the inclusive nature of ArtStart and the diversity of young people that are involved
· can be adapted and reproduced for a variety of printed and online marketing purposes.
The work must be your own original artwork. You may already have an image that you would like to submit or you may create a new work.
The slogan should be no more than 5 words. Examples of previous ArtStart slogans are “Out of your shell” (ArtStart 2007) and “Your time has come” (ArtStart 1999). The slogan does not have to be visually included in the design you submit. Visit http://www.artstart.com.au for further details
v Metro Screen's Lester Bostock Indigenous Mentorship - Apply now for this amazing opportunity! - Closing date Thur Apr 9.
Supported by the NSW Film and Television Office [NSW FTO] and run by Metro Screen this mentorship is open to all Indigenous and Torres Straight Islander screenmakers.
Metro Screen is looking for filmmakers with drive, ambition and the commitment to produce a 5-8 min film in any genre from experimental, documentary or drama,
Patron and founder of the LBS, Lester Bostock, the highly esteemed indigenous radio, television and film pioneer, will help select, and take personal interest in the progress of all of the LBS participants at every stage of their project. Application deadline Thursday 9th April 2009. For more information or an application kit please contact Metro Screen on 02 93651818 metro@metroscreen.org.au www.metroscreen.org.au
v 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: http://www.jpf.go.jp/air/japan_db/index.html
v Global Carnival - 2009 - Artist applications for the 2009 festival are now open and forms can be found on the front page of the website. Closing dates for submissions will be Friday, April 3rd and festival dates are October 3rd, 4th and 5th 2009. Visit http://www.globalcarnival.com/ for more info
v Australia Council’s Opportunities for Young and Emerging Artists (OYEA) initiative, 10 paid mentorships for emerging producers, agents, gallery dealers and rights managers are available for a period of 18 months under the ‘emerging producers mentorship program’.
More information and application forms can be found on: www.australiacouncil.gov.au/oyeaproducermentors
v Public Art Commission Opportunity, Belconnen Arts Centre Landmark Public Artwork
Expressions of Interest are invited from artists to design, fabricate and install a LANDMARK public artwork to be sited on Emu Bank opposite the junction of Benjamin Way near the entrance of the new Belconnen Arts Centre. The Arts Centre is a significant new community arts facility currently under construction on the Lake Ginninderra Foreshore. Creating a public artwork is an unrivalled opportunity to explore the nexus of place and social identity. The Belconnen Arts Centre public artwork is expected to express themes relevant to the Belconnen community and it is intended to be a way finding element in a key public space linking the Belconnen Town Centre with the Belconnen Art Centre and the Lake Ginninderra foreshore promenade.
The commission is valued at $178,000 + GST.
Contact: David Grey, ACT Procurement Solutions at davide.grey@act.gov.au or 02 6207 7604 and quote tender number T09011 - Further information: www.procurement.act.gov.au
v Write in your face - Amount: Up to $5,000 - Close: 24 April 2009
Devolved to Express Media by the Literature Board of the Australia Council, Write in Your Face supports emerging forms of writing practice by young writers, or organisations working with young writers. They're inviting proposals from people who are using language in innovative ways. This may involve writing for zines, e-zines, comics, multimedia, multi-artforms or cross-media works, websites, live performances and spoken word. Download an application form online: http://www.expressmedia.org.au/projects.php
v Connections Residencies - Amount: Up to $30,000 - Close: 15 April 2009
A new initiative of the Australia Council supporting artists to initiate residencies with non-arts businesses and industries. Artists who have existing relationships with business and industry partners, but lack resources to carry out effective residency projects, are particularly encouraged to apply. Participating non-arts organisations must also bring significant cash or in-kind resources to the project, and demonstrate their capacity to provide access to staff, equipment or other facilities necessary to make the residency a success. Residency placements should be at least six months in duration, although longer-term residencies are eligible. http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/grants/connections
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v Awards and Competitions

v Call For Entries - Forbo Silk Cut Award - Entries close 19 June 2009 - Those with an artistic bent will be pleased to know that entry is now open to the prestigious 2009 Silk Cut Award for linocut prints. Prizes offered by the Silk Cut Foundation, set up by Duroloid and Forbo Flooring Systems, include the chance to be hung in the National Gallery of Australia, travel and cash.
This year will mark the 10th 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.
One of the most important printmaking awards in Australia, 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 $7000 including return air fare, 10 days accommodation and $1000 spending money or a monetary prize of $8000 for the winning open section entrant.
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.
Entries close 19 June 2009 and winners will be announced on 3 September at the Silk Cut Award presentation evening, the first night of public display.
For more information on the Silk Cut Award 2009 please visit http://www.silkcutlino.com and for more information on Forbo visit www.forbo-flooring.com.au.
v The 2009 Osmosis photography, art and poetry competition - closes on Friday 31 July, 2009. - has officially opened and this year the theme encourages an exploration of water and its life-giving qualities.
The competition, now in its seventh year, is open to Hastings residents of all ages and is funded by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council as part of its program of educating the broader community about water conservation and environmental sustainability.
Photographers, writers and artists are encouraged to submit work that explores the mystical, magical, playful and spiritual elements of water.
Those who participate have the chance of winning part of the $1600 in prize money, having their work exhibited during Water Week in October as well as published in the 2010 Osmosis calendar.
This year the competition is free with a maximum of three entries per person. The competition closes on Friday 31 July, 2009.
Entry forms are available at all Port Macquarie Hastings Council offices and libraries.
All money raised from the sale of the Osmosis calendar is donated to WaterAid Australia for clean water projects in developing countries.
The Osmosis event is proudly supported and acknowledged by the United Nations.
v Stroud Writers FAW NSW - Annual Writing Competition - Closing date 30 July 2009 -
SHORT STORY up to 3000 words - open theme
MEMOIR 1000 words max. (an incident from one's own life experience)
Prizes -each category: First place - $150. Second place - $75 Highly Commended and Commended certificates awarded.
No Entry Form Required - Normal Competition Conditions apply.
. Entries will be judged on story content with consideration given to presentation.
. Cover sheet to include address, contact details, title of story and word count.
. Entries must NOT be submitted to any concurrent competition. Entry fee: $5 per entry. (Cheques/money orders payable to Stroud Writers FAW NSW Inc)
Entries addressed to: Competition Secretary Stroud Writers FAW NSW Inc PO Box 4 STROUD 2425
Include a SSAE for results and judges' report. Enquiries: stroudwriters@yahoo.com.au
v Mid North Coast Premier Short Film Festival Is Fast Approaching
Short Sharp Film Festival - Have you got an idea for a short, sharp film? Enter Now Entries Close Friday 15th May 2009 5.00 pm Don't be late!
The Janison Short Sharp Film Festival is in its third year. "With over the 390 people attending last year's event and enjoying some brilliant local films, we are looking forward to the next festival on 11 July 2009," said Festival Chair Christina Hyde. "Janison Short Sharp Film Festival is now Calling for Entries from all those creative people in our region. Get your cameras out and start shooting now!"
Entries close Friday 15 May 2009. Signature item for 2009 is a COLANDER, either visual or verbal.
For more information visit the website at http://www.shortsharpfilmfestival.com
v Metro Screen Tell Your Story Comp– Call for Entries - Entry deadline May 1 2009
Tell Your Story in three minutes to win one of three Network Production Grants, providing screen makers equipment and facilities hire to the total value of $7,500.
Three minutes could fund your next film. Length: Three minutes max including titles and credits
Free for Metro Screen members, $15 for non-members.
DVD only, plus completed and signed entry form.
Screening: June 02, 7pm at Metro Screen Studio 1, Paddington Town Hall.
Please contact metro@metroscreen.org.au or 9356 1818 for an entry form.
v The 2009 Manning Art Prize - Entries close on the 14th August 2009 - The Friends of the Manning Regional Art Gallery Inc. proudly announce that entries are now open for the 2009 Manning Art Prize, organised in partnership with the Manning Regional Art Gallery, City of Greater Taree. Entries close on the 14th August 2009 and the judge for this year's Art Prize will be Reg Richardson AM, Director of The Art Gallery of NSW Foundation, former Deputy Chair of the Museum of Contemporary Art and prominent art collector.
Total prize money is $15 000 across two categories of entries, works in 2D and works in 3D. The overall winner (acquisitive) of the 2009 Manning Art Prize attracts the major prize of $10 000. There is no set theme for the 2009 Manning Art Prize.
For further details and copies of the official Entry Form, please go to the Friends of the Manning Regional Art Gallery website at www.fogsmanningvalley.com.au or contact the Secretary, Barry Schlenker, by email on secretary@fogsmanningvalley.com.au. Entry forms are also available at the Manning Regional Art Gallery, telephone (02) 6592 5455.
v POSTCARD SHOW which is being run by FOCUS and held at the Regional Gallery opening 20th March.
The competition is being promoted Nationally through Art Almanac and Australian Artist and the NAVA website as well as a number of other internet sites. There is $1000 in prizes money for a small piece not more than 15cm X 20cm for a 2D work or 10cm X 20cm x 15cm for a 3D work. Visit www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au for an entry form
v Sculpture in the Gaol - All applications are to be submitted by July 3rd- This is a call to the region's community of sculptors to bring their works to one of the state's most spectacular locations.
"Trial Bay Gaol is the ideal venue for a sculpture exhibition because it provides the artist with so many possibilities" ,says event co-ordinator Tim Amson, who worked on both the Biennale of Sydney and the Sydney Festival exhibitions held in the Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens.
Sculpture in the Gaol aims to be the first of an annual exhibition and competition showcasing Australian sculpture inside the Trial Bay gaol itself.
Sculptors are encouraged to read details and download an application from www.sculptureinthegaol.com
v Crescent Head Malibu Club - Classic surf art exhibition - Wednesday 27th may - Sunday 31st 3:00pm may 2009 - Completed entry form and entry fee due by 25th May
Contact: Roger Fergusson Surf Art Exhibition Co-ordinator PO Box 4120 Crescent Head 2442
Phone 65 660 280 Mobile 0409 719 275 Email fergocrezhead@aapt.net.au
v Great Lakes Cultural Recognition Award - Nominations are invited for the Great Lakes Cultural Recognition Nominations close on 15 June 2009
Awards will be presented during Local Government Week which runs from 3 - 9 August 2009.
Nomination packs are available to download from Council's website, and are also posted under 'files' on this website. http://www.greatlakes.nsw.gov.au/

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v Funding
v The Youth Participation Grants Program Applications close on the 24th of April. - gives young people the power and resources to develop and implement community activities in their local area. A selection panel will award grants to young people who can demonstrate that: their project benefits the community in some way the idea for the project has come from young people the application has been created by young people their project will increase community interaction.
If you are aged between 12 and 25 years, and living in NSW, you can apply for a youth participation grant. Any type of project that benefits the community in some way, is realisticly achieved is legal and safe and is run by young people. For more information head to http://www.yapa.org.au/yapa/ypp/index.php
v Aboriginal Heritage Projects - Ongoing - Aboriginal Heritage Projects provide grants of up to $75,000 to conserve Aboriginal heritage and encourage greater understanding of Aboriginal culture. The program assists in the conservation of culturally significant Aboriginal sites, documents community events and contributes to Aboriginal tourism. The aim is to sustain long-term heritage benefits and create greater knowledge of Aboriginal traditions throughout the greater community. Contact Richard Shapter, Aboriginal Heritage Officer Tel 02 9873 8577 Email richard.shapter@heritage.nsw.gov.au
v MACQUARIE GROUP FOUNDATION - Close: Ongoing - The Macquarie Group Foundation is one of Australia’s oldest and largest corporate foundations which focuses its resources in five core areas – arts, education, the environment, health and welfare. Applications are assessed on individual merit, with priority given to programs which: support a broad community need; have the involvement of Macquarie staff; are located in communities where Macquarie operates; and delivers long-term benefits and build community sustainability. Enquiries should be directed to Julia Symons on: (02) 8232 7554 or
by email: Julia.Symons@macquarie.com
For application guidelines, visit: http://www.macquarie.com/foundation/aboutus/application_process.htm
v Australia Council For The Arts: Creative Communities Partnerships Initiative - The Creative Communities Partnership Initiative supports major community arts and cultural development projects of excellence. Creative Communities Partnerships support opportunities for Australians to participate in meaningful arts and cultural activities in the places where they live, encouraging innovation and enhancing community wellbeing. Proposals may include a range of diverse but related activities and could be for a period of up to three years for total amounts between $50,000 and $600,000. Projects must be completed by 30 June 2012. The Creative Communities Partnership Initiative is open to organisations and proposals may be submitted at any time. Further information: www.australiacouncil.gov.au
v MGNSW - Leg Ups - Leg Ups are quick response skill development grants for workers in volunteer managed museums throughout NSW. These grants fund various skill development projects including hosting or attending workshops, conferences or seminars in NSW, in addition to networking activities.
For an application form and to discuss your proposed project please contact: Phoebe Arthur Sector Development Coordinator +61 2 9339 9913 phoebea@mgnsw.org.au
v Anat Professional Travel Grant Closes Last day of each month - Max: $3,000 : A quick response fund for Australian media and emerging field artists to attend national and international events that will further their professional development. Funding is available for travel and registration fees. The closing date for each round is the last day of every month (except for December). Applicants must be current members of ANAT and are advised to contact ANAT staff prior to submitting their application. To download guidelines, visit: http://www.anat.org.au/grants/professional_development_travel_grants
v Harold Mitchell Foundation Close: Ongoing - The Harold Mitchell Foundation supports those who aim to improve our society and create positive change by generating new opportunities in the arts and health sector. The Foundation invests in: setting up opportunities for the future; capacity building of communities and talented individuals with the commitment and potential to improve our world; and the establishment of self-sustaining arts or health activities. Please note applicants must have DGR status to apply for this grant. For more info, visit: http://www.haroldmitchellfoundation.com.au
v Mantana Foundation for Young People Amount: $1,000 - $10,000 Close: Ongoing
The Mantana Foundation provides assistance to disadvantaged young people in order to give them the opportunity to reach their full educational and social potential, in turn creating a more just society. The Foundation also funds projects that address the causes of disadvantage and to assist young people to gain access to the information, education, skills and resources that will empower and enable them to achieve self-sufficiency. Please note applicants must have DGR status to apply for this grant. For more info, visit: http://www.matanafoundation.org.au
v Community Heritage Grants - Applications close: 5 June 2009 - The National Library is calling for applications for the 2009 Community Heritage Grants. Grants of up to $15 000 are available to community groups around the country to help preserve and manage locally held, nationally significant cultural heritage collections for future generations. Community organisations such as historical societies, museums, public libraries, archives, Indigenous and migrant community groups which provide public access to their cultural heritage collections are eligible to apply. A wide range of projects may qualify for grants, including: significance assessments; preservation needs assessments; conservation and preservation activities and collection management training.
Contact: the CHG Coordinator on 02 6262 1147 or chg@nla.gov.au
Further information: http://www.nla.gov.au/chg
v JB Seed Arts Grants - The JB Seed aims to help Australian artists from any background, creating art and music across any genre, to establish themselves as self-sustained, professional artists. Over the past five years, with the help of a bunch of like minded music loving folk they've been extremely proud to hand out over $400,000 to incredibly talented, motivated and original artists who could do with some financial support. It’s been an honour to give these people a helping hand. This year we have announced two brand new categories that will join two mainstays of the JB Seed.
Applications due: Monday 27th April 2009
1st round notified: Monday 1st June 2009
If your application is successful you may be asked for further information. www.jbseed.com
v Money for Volunteer Museums – VIM Grants Opening Soon! The 2009 Volunteer Initiated Museum (VIM) Grant Program will soon be open for applications. Keep an eye on Alert! in mid-February for an invitation to submit applications for the following grants: -Leg Ups – Skill Development Grants (matched funding up to $500) - VIM Small Grants (funding up to $1,500) - VIM Skills Initiatives Grants (funding up to $5,000)
The Leg Ups and Skills Initiative Grants can be applied for year round until all funds are expended. The first round of Small Grants close: Monday, 4 May 2009. Further information: http://mgnsw.org.au/grants/overview1111/
v Small Communities Awareness Fund - Ongoing - Purpose of the Program - The NSW Government announced the Building the Country funding package in November 2008.
The Small Communities Awareness Fund is $450,000 over five years to help small communities in rural and remote NSW to supplement or establish an internet website promoting their town and tourism attractions. Funding is for communities with less than 10 000 people.
Grants will be provided to community based organisations involved in local community promotion that demonstrate a clear community benefit in their application. Funds of $5,000 are available per community for eligible projects that demonstrate community inkind contributions and who have not received similar funding in the past. The funding application process is open all year round.
Enquiries can be made on free call 1800 801 738 or email: susan.belcher@ruralaffairs.nsw.gov.au
Post Applications to: Small Communities Awareness Fund Office of Rural Affairs PO BOX 1314 ORANGE NSW 2800
v Do you have a project that will make a difference? You may be eligible for money through
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council's Community Grants Program - Closes Friday 12th June
The Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Community Grants Program funds up to $10 000 for:
· projects which benefit Hastings residents
· organisations that are incorporated and not-for-profit
· organisations that have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
· applications which meet the guidelines and objectives of the funding program The round is now open and closes on Friday 12th June. Applications Packs from www.pmhc.nsw.gov.au Council Offices or through
Shona Russell on 65818 055 shona.russell@pmhc.nsw.gov.au
For enquiries about the Grants Program please contact Maya on 65818 545 or maya.spannari@pmhc.nsw.gov.au
v Seeds of Renewal - Seeds of Renewal is a small grants program providing funding of up to $10,000 to small, rural not-for-profit organisations for projects and activities to aid the growth of their community. Independently administered by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) and proudly supported by ANZ, the program aims to assist small rural and regional communities working towards a more sustainable future. Preference will be given to applications that contribute to the development of communities in one or more of the following ways: Creating community well-being; Supporting volunteer initiatives at a local community level; Diversifies local economies. Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) Postal: PO Box 41 BENDIGO Vic 3552 Phone: 1800 170 020 Visit http://www.frrr.org.au:80/programsDetail.asp?ProgramID=1
v Small Grants for Small Rural Communities Program - A small grants program for small rural Australian communities will offer about $850,000 a year in grants of up to $5,000 to benefit people in rural and remote communities. Currently, applications that support the following areas of interest will be given preference: Community hardship in drought effected areas Retention of young people in Rural and Regional Australia; and Resettlement of immigrants in rural Australia Community Infrastructure. There are two rounds of Small Grants per year closing at the end of March & September. Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) PO Box 41 BENDIGO Vic 3552 Phone: 1800 170 020 http://www.frrr.org.au:80/programsDetail.asp?ProgramID=4
v Great Lakes funding programs for community projects are open for applications
CDSE - Applications are to be received by Council before COB 20 April. Go to the Council website to access application forms. http://www.greatlakes.local-e.nsw.gov.au/community/1495.html
2009 Forums - All held 10am-1pm in the Great Lakes Council Chambers, Breese Parade Forster. Lunch provided. 26 March 2009 - 28 May 2009 - 30 July 2009 - 24 September 2009 - 26 November 2009Community Network website for information exchange: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/greatlakescommunity
v Myer Foundation - G4 Fund (Small Grants) Amount: $5,000 Max. Close: 14 April 2009
The Myer Family Philanthropy comprises of the Sidney Myer Fund and The Myer Foundation. The objectives of Myer Family Philanthropy are: to enrich individual and civic life; to improve the lives of people
impoverished from personal, environmental, social or cultural disadvantage; and to protect and strengthen democratic values and participation. Small grants are made in four areas: the arts and humanities; education; G4 (a funding program of the Fourth Generation of the Myer family); and to address poverty and disadvantage.?For more info, visit: http://www.myerfoundation.org.au
v NRMA Community Grants Program - Our annual Community Grants Program is now open for 2009!
We’re working with local communities to make them safer. If you are, or know of, a community group who is proactively working in one of our four funding areas – crime prevention, road safety, emergency readiness and response and environment - they could be eligible to receive funding of up to $5,000 (including GST). Just follow the steps below.
Did you know? - Since the program began in 2003, we've invested $3.6 million into over 1000 community projects across Australia. Visit http://www.nrma.com.au/about-us/community/help-grants/index.shtml for more info
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v Events
v Easter Salsa Party Friday 17th April Port Macquarie Race Club, Clydesdale Room, Oxley Highway, PMQ 7pm onwards Theme Easter Bunnies & Choccy Eggs...Yummy!!
Come and try out your salsa moves at the popular Salsa Night in PMQ, Tickets $10 bar available
Tickets must be bought in advance
Available at classes or by calling Galina 0422 751 021
Don't miss out on the best Salsa party in town!!!
Surprise dance performance during the evening & lucky door prize!!!
Salsa Footprints is building a demonstration team, based in PMQ. If you are interested in joining the team please speak to me during class.
Enjoy the Easter Break, and look forward to dancing seeing you on the dancefloor soon.
v Manning Entertanment Centre - Greater Taree Direct Phone: 6592 5466 www.gtcc.nsw.gov.au
MEC and Hit Productions present the Cat Stevens Musical 'Wild World' Saturday April 18th at 2.00pm and 8.00pm (Friends Show for April)
Share this amazing journey of a performer who at the prime of his life and peak of an outstanding career turned his back on his fans and the rest of the world to find solace in a religious group. Why? What happened to Cat Stevens? Told in words and music, come and marvel at Paul Dillon who plays Cat, supported by the band The Tillerman in a show that features twenty two of his major hits. 'The first cut is the deepest', 'Morning has Broken', 'Where do the Children Play' and 'Wild World' to mention just a few.
'Taree 2009 Eisteddfod' - At the time of this edition going to print, dates given for each section of the 2009 Eisteddfod are as follows:
Vocal - April 21 - 25 - Piano - April 26 - 27 - Instrumental - April 28 - May 2 - Early Childhood - May 3 - Dance - May 4 - 17 - Speech and Dance - May 18 - 23 - Choirs - May 25 - 26 Grand Concert - Saturday May 30 at 1.30pm and 7.30pm
La Boite Theatre presents 'Walking By Apple Tree Creek' Friday May 29th at 8.00pm (Friends Show for May) - We have not had this professional theatre group from Brisbane in the MEC for five years but I think this play is a gem. The brilliant Carol burns stars as Del who insists Stan take her around Australia to look at all the 'bigs' (Big Merino, Big Oyster, etc) but as the couple arrive at Apple Tree Creek they realize they have run out of 'bigs' and the big decision is what to do with the rest of their lives. It's a warm funny show, with a great message and plenty to talk over as you leave the theatre.
Tickets available from March 20th ONE SHOW ONLY Book now at Video Ezy by phoning (02) 6552 5699
v Jetty Theatre shows - Coffs Harbour 337 Harbour Drive Coffs Harbour - Ph: 02 66528088
http://www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/jettytheatre
Letter's End - 8-11 April - If your mind were a room and your life's memories lost in a jumble of old boxes, what forgotten treasures might you find? Cut the string, tear open the brown paper wrapping and live a wondrous world rediscovered in Letter's End. Read more and buy tickets.
Shirley Valentine - 16-18 April - Shirley is a middle-aged Liverpool housewife, who finds herself talking to the wall as she prepares her husband's supper, wondering what happened to her life. She yearns to experience a life without constraint, without endless evenings of chips and egg. She wants Shirley Valentine back
Slava and Leonard Grigoryan - 25 April - An extraordinary display of guitar virtuosity presented by Australia's leading duo team - Slava and Leonard Grigoryan - presented by Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium.
Deeply Offensive and Utterly Untrue - 30 April - 2 May - $290 million in bribes was paid to the regime of an evil dictator on the eve of war. Why? Government ministers and Australian Wheat Board executives all struggled to remember exactly what went on, but no one is too sure
Camelot - 9-30 May - As young Arthur ascends the throne, he prepares to receive his bride, Guenevere. Both are apprehensive of an arranged marriage, but are eventually introduced and happily wed. The enchanting musical numbers help to weave the story around lust and infidelity as Guenevere falls for Lancelot, whose quest is to be part of the Knights of the Round Table
v Ku Promotions presents - Phone/Fax: 02 66 847 921 Mobile: 0412 140 320 Website: www.kupromotions.com.au
JALEOS FLAMENCO Direct from Spain Thursday 14th May Mullum Civic Hall
Doors open at 6.45pm for show at 7pm Great food by Let Them Eat Cake Tickets $20 / $15 concession Avail from Mullum Books (Tue 7 Apr) Avail online now from - www.kupromotions.oztix.com.au
v LOCAL M.A.D.E (music & dance extravaganza) is back At Bellingen Showground - Saturday 25th April - Anzac Day - 2pm to 8pm
A 'Big Day Out' For All Ages - This Anzac Day we will be supplying stages and sound system for local bands to perform. Whilst they will be gaining valuable experience, they will be providing the community with quality entertainment at a very affordable price. We have had an overwhelming number of bands interested in performing at our next event such as Apewire, Bender, The View, Gusto, Mad as A Hatter, Sayd, SidAir, Nungali, Ester, Mary Jane's Leopard, The Grains, Loco Pirantis, The Go Girls.
Local M.A.D.E is bringing to the community two stages in the one arena so that there will be continuous entertainment for this six hour event. Our local dancing talent will also be performing at the event.
So bring a picnic and come and enjoy some amazing music and dance at the Bellingen Showground on Saturday 25th April from 2pm - 8pm (to be confirmed). We are organising a pre-sales ticket outlet and the price will be approximately $10-$15 per person.
We will be holding regular meetings to finalise plans at the Anglican Church Hall Tuesdays from 5-7pm where we will be compiling a volunteers register and invite interested people to help out. Contact evanmcmillan@live.com.au for further info
v 2009 Coffs Harbour Lillipilli Art & Craft Exhibition - Friday evening, April 17 - Sunday, April 26
Well Over 400 entries have been received for this year's Coffs Harbour Lillipilli Art & Craft Exhibition.
The Lillipilli, the biggest exhibition of its type for the year on the Eastern Seaboard, will officially open at 7.30pm at the Norm Jordan Pavilion in Coffs Harbour Showgrounds on Friday evening, April 17, and will run daily throughout the school holidays between 10am and 4pm until Sunday, April 26.
Each Lillipilli is new, novel and unique - all art works must have been completed since last year's exhibition.
There will be 24 categories of arts and crafts on display, from all forms of paintings, drawings and miniatures through to fibrecraft, calligraphy, ceramics, photography, woodworks and sculptures.
An extensive Youth Section will also display works of our up and coming young artists, so a budding young genius may yet debut in this section.
An entry fee of $5 per person applies throughout the exhibition, while entry to opening night is $10.
Judging will have been completed before the exhibition opens, but all visitors will have an opportunity to vote in the People's Choice Award.
This is the 24th consecutive year that the Woolgoolga Art Group - a local volunteer group of artists and art lovers - has organised and run this extraordinary exhibition.
All enquiries should be directed to Jenny Storum on 6654 0988 or Marion Smart on 6649 1089.
This is one art and craft exhibition which should not be missed by anyone
v Kempsey Macleay Bellydance Inc - Proudly Presents - Bollywood Bellydance Bash at Brindabella - Saturday 20th June 2009 , 6pmA Dazzling Dance and Dinner night celebrating the Glitz and Glamour of Bollywood. Bookings essential - Cost $30 - This is a fundraiser for the 5th Mid North Coast Bellydance Festival
Enquiries 0437 985 661
v 5th Mid North Coast Belly Dance Festival 2009 11th, 12th & 13th September 2009. This magnificent Festival will begin on Friday morning with a diverse array of workshops presented by master teachers. Friday night will be full of fun and excitement as we all attend Caravanserai “The Bellydance Ball’. So dress up in your costume finery (optional) and dance the night away at the Belly dance Ball, full of atmosphere, good food and sizzling with gaiety and excitement. On Saturday there will be more exciting workshops ending the day with Caravanserai ‘The Concert’. We are planning a spectacular event, not to be missed. Sunday, head to Caravanserai ‘The Bazaar’ large undercover markets, where you can shop ‘til you drop’ There will be Vendors from all over the State and Interstate selling everything your belly dance heart desires. There will be lots to see for the family too. Food vendors will be presenting delicious cuisine to make your mouth water. When you’ve tired (temporarily) from shopping, sit a while and watch the talents of the Sunday Serai Performers, at the same undercover venue. The 3 day ‘The Mid North Coast Belly Dance Festival’ will be the biggest and best ever. Don’t miss out www.festival.ishtarbellydance.com
v What About Me? : Saturday April 18th, 2009 at 7pm for 7:30pm start - Arts Hall, Bain Park Wauchope
One Giant Leap have created a unique music, TV and film project. What About Me? is the culmination of 4 years work visiting 50 global locations collecting wisdom and musical jewels.
It's an inspiring and alarming look at our collective insanity: how we are ego-driven, needy in relationships, insatiable in desire, addicted to status, wounded by childhood and unable to stop thinking, but how we still manage to be inspired and creative. Tickets $8 Members $10 Non-Members
v Cool Music - Eric Bibb - Band thursday 9th april Joined by the legendary pair of Danny Thompson on Double Bass and Larry Crockett on Drums
Memorial Hall Bellingen Tickets cash only at Gelato Bar Bellingen $56 includes booking fee
v The Australian instrumental convention Easter 2009 (April 10-13) Grafton, NSW
An exciting event for musicians of all ages and standards. Sessions include masterclasses, ensembles, musical theatre, teaching ideas, physio for musicians, audition techniques, performance psychology, and much more!!
Artists include: Mark Eager (UK), Andy Firth, Janet Webb, George Torbay, Collusion, Dr Peter Hubbard, Brendan Joyce, Paula Melville-Clarke, Bob Demkin and more!
Presented by the North Coast Flute Society.
Register now by visiting www.melissaphilp.com Catch the early bird special or register for a scholarship!
Ph Melissa Philp on 02 66431888 or 0418 458 293 - For further information.
v On Sunday 19th April 2009 Valley community Arts Inc. will be holding its annual frunraiser, BREAKFAST BY THE RIVER at Gordon Park, Nambucca Heads.
It is back to the good old days of markets where we have only Make it, Bake it and Grow it stalls to promote local art craft and produce.
Breakfast is made by our membvers. Nambucca town band entertain us with their music. There will be children's rides as well as face painting.
This will be our ninth year and it is growing bigger every year. There is something for every one.. Come along and enjoy your breakfast while listening to fine music, then wander through our many interesting and varied stalls ( 50 stalls are expected time). Anyone interested in holding a stall should contact Bev Casson on 65 686429
v Byron Bay Writers Festival - Early Bird Tickets available EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE - The wait is over! - Discounted Early Bird 3-day passes for Byron Bay Writers Festival 2009 are now available. This is your opportunity to purchase passes for the main three days of the Festival, prior to release of the full program on 5 June. To purchase passes, visit www.byronbaywritersfestival.com
v Feeling Nature - an exhibition of the works of Pauline Jollow - At Moorland Gallery in Wingham - From 23rd March - 12th April - Opening Night 27th March. The exhibition comprises mixed media works that Pauline has created since moving to this area. Further information from Pauline Jollow Ph 655 917 33
v The Art Of Good Health And Wellbeing - International Arts and Health Conference Glasshouse Arts Conference and Entertainment Centre Port Macquarie NSW Australia 10 - 13 November 2009
Margret Meagher Executive Director ARTS AND HEALTH AUSTRALIA PO Box 243 Kings Cross NSW 1340 Australia Telephone: 0416 641 482 Email: margret@artsandhealth.org Web: www.artsandhealth.org
v Dorrigo Creative Mountain Arts Exhibition 9th - 18th April (Opening night Cocktail Party Wed 8th) Opening hours 10 am - 4 pm. Entry by donation. Wheelchair access.
This annual exhibition showcases the magnificent talent of both professional and amateur artists and crafts people of the Dorrigo area. Most works are for sale. Over the Easter Public Holidays there will be demonstrations of Chinese Brush Painting, Watercolour, Felting, Spinning and Lace making.
Dorrigo Community Centre, Hickory Street, Dorrigo. For further information: Carol Deane Phone 6657 4005 email deanefamily@hotmail.com
v Sunwrae Ensemble At St Columba Friday May 15 Book At The Visitor Info Centre $26 & $20 Members
"Sunwrae's Australian Tour Autumn Never Fall presents a dynamic performance of cinematic music, accompanied by stunning projected visuals, enquiries Krissa 65839676 bookings visitor info 65818000 tickets $26 and $20 members
v Fund Raising Concert for the Victorian Bushfire Victims- a family friendly, open-air concert would be staged at the showground on saturday the Easter Weekend, starting at midday and finishing at 8pm. - Coffs caring concert
Eight different acts will take to the stage to entertain Coffs Harbour residents in a child friendly enviroment under the trees at the back of the showground. There will be food, soft drinks and water provided with the profits going towards the appeal. Patrons are invited to bring along their own food and drinks, and sit and listen to a showcase of good Coffs Harbour talent. the concert itself will cost $10 for adults (over 16), $5 for children under 16, and gold coin donataion for children under ten.
If there is anyone else who would like to help or provide any other types of entertainment or ways of making the concert a greater success, please ring Bill Trembath 0421000617 or Evan Mcmillan 0400453757 or email evenmcmillian@live.com.au
v Exhibition - " Our Place " - Sally Cavanagh 749 Grassy Head rd Scotts Head - 10th April till 27th April 10am - 4pm Opening night thurs 9th 4.30 - 7.30
Wine and nibblies: Artists include Caitlin Cavanagh, David Bowe, Sally Hook, Susan Peake, Linda Schoefield, Helene Rosanov, Sara Wade, Russell Way, Sculpture, painting and photography
v 4th Biennial Watermark Literary Muster Kendall, 30 minutes south of Port Macquarie NSW - 19th – 22nd June 2009 - The Watermark Literary Muster invites readers and writers to celebrate the literature of nature and place. In 2009 the theme is WOOD - forests, trees, fire, artisans and artefacts, philosophies, opinions, conflicts - and the literature and stories that embrace it. The packed program includes readings, conversations, panel sessions, nature excursions, literary meals, performances, art, book launches, formal and informal discussion. Featured writers are Bob Beale, John Blay, John Daniel (from Oregon USA), Sue Feary, Bill Gammage, Tom Griffiths, Ashley Hay, Peter Hay, Anthony Lawrence, Carolyn Leach-Paholski, Roger McDonald, Grace Pundyk, Ian Ridgway, Nicolas Rothwell, Peter Solness, Mark Tredinnick, Roger Underwood and Elizabeth Webby. Brochures will be ready to mail in early May. One day ($55), two day (100) and 4 day passes ($180) available. Registrations open now. For more information: www.watermarkliterarymuster.asn.au

v Screen Media Event - Production Accounting & Applying For The Producer's Offset - QAPE - Thursday 16 APRIL 2009 - 5:30 to 7:30pm at ETC, 80 Grafton Street, Coffs Harbour
ScreenLinks will be hosting a night with Jill Dures on Production Accounting and the new Producer's Offset. Jill is owner and manager of TWO HARD BASKET, an elite production accounting firm, and has over 20 years experience in production accounting which incorporates a working knowledge of the film and television industry. For more information go to www.screenlinks.org and to RSVP contact info@screenlinks.org.
v Bellingen Music Association presents Judy Campbell's Mosaic on Saturday 9th May 8:00pm at Bellingen Memorial Hall
An intoxicating mix of World Music, Jazz, African rhythms and dance.
Vocal & percussion workshops will take place on the Saturday afternoon.
Tickets $25. More details soon. Info - 6655 1053, bellmus@midcoast.com.au
v 2009 Camden Haven Music Festival. Whether your taste runs to jazz, gospel, blues, klezmer, flamenco, world or classical music, you will find it all at this year’s 10-day event. Australian performers who strut their stuff on the international music stage will perform in Port Macquarie, Laurieton, North Haven, Kendall and Wauchope in a veritable feast of music. Winding up with a repeat of the “Slice of Haven” food & wine expo on the banks of the Camden Haven River, plus a three-day art exhibition, this year’s Music Festival will Celebrate the Spirit of Music with great performances in great locations. Check the website or pick up a brochure at libraries, visitor centres, cafes and galleries. www.chmf.org.au. All enquiries to the Festival Director Alvena Ferguson on 6556 9622 or email chmf@tsn.cc
v Bowraville Theatre season of Peter Pan - The season will have four performances, all commencing at 2pm, on Saturday April 11th, Monday April 13th, Saturday April 18th and Sunday April 19th
The Bowraville Theatre Players invite you on a magical journey to Neverland. Join Wendy, John and Michael Darling as they are whisked away by Peter Pan and Tinkerbell to the land where you never have to grow up. Come and meet the villainous Captain Hook and his band of dastardly pirates, find the Indians with their Chief and his daughter, Tiger Lily, the Indian Princess. And of course, we mustn't leave out Peter's cheeky band of Lost Boys who are always on the lookout for their next adventure.
Bookings can also be made by phoning Bowraville Theatre weekdays 10am - 1pm on 65647808.
v Bowraville Film Society - Films are at the Bowraville Theatre, 74 High Street Bowraville, from 7pm on 4th Saturday of each month except december http://www.bowraville.org.au/bowravilletheatre/filmsociety.htm
April 26: The Last Picture Show (1971) Hailed as a masterpiece of American 1970s cinema, this evocative and bittersweet slice-of-life features Timothy Bottoms, Jeff Bridges and Cybil Shepherd.
v The Manning Valley Historical Society Inc presents the Fifth Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival, 2009 to be held in Wingham NSW. The Festival Programme begins on Thursday 28th May with Progressive Supper and a Masonic Night. Continuing through Friday 29th May with a Braveheart Breakfast at 7am (not to be missed!) followed by tours of the District and a shortbread baking competition, followed by a Single Malt Whisky night. A fair will be held at Wingham Central Park on Saturday 30th May from 9am to 3pm . A magnificent Street Parade commences after the Opening Ceremony. Public are invited to compete in the Highland Games and visit the many stalls and displays of Highland and Scottish Country dancing, Medieval Warriors, Log Splitting, Gymnastics, Pipes and Drums and Army Reserves. The closing ceremony will be around 2.30pm. Saturday evening delight in a Wee Dram Cocktail party followed by The GRAND SCOTTISH BALL (a must for everyone!) Sunday morning a special Thanksgiving Service then a Colloquium of Clan Leaders (Tellers Restaurant) is followed by a Scottish Concert at the Town Hall. All Enquiries: Warwick Murray Phone: 6553 2582
v The Tea Gardens Public School Easter Art Expo is a 5 day Art Exhibition and sale held over the Easter Weekend in Tea Gardens, on the north shore of Port Stephens. The expo features over 400 works of art from both local and visiting artists being offered for sale. This year the Expo is being opened by Romantic Impressionist painter Peter Fennell on the night of Thursday 9th April at a Gala Glitter Ball. Tickets to the opening night are $25 and include wine tasting. Tickets are available at Tea Gardens Public School. Entry to the Art Expo over the Easter weekend costs $2 and is open every day 9am to 5pm. Artists interested in exhibiting can obtain an entry form from Tea Gardens Public School on 02 4997 0286. Visit http://www.easterartexpo.com
v The Renewable Energy Fair - Saturday 30 May - Bellingen - provides a one-stop-shop for householders and businesses looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. See demonstrations of fuel efficient vehicles, try riding an electric bike or book a free energy audit for your home. There will be presentations and workshops with visiting energy experts such as key note speaker David Howard. Over 30 local suppliers will be exhibiting sustainable products, services and the latest technology in solar, wind and hydro power. The Fair will run in conjunction with the Growers Market, so bring the family along. There will be storytelling, refreshments and kids will love helping build Bellingen’s biggest mobile sculpture. Supported by Bellingen Rotary and Bellingen Solar, entry is by donation and times are 9am – 4pm Contact 0408 936 774 www.renewable-energy-fair.org
v Book Launch - Penelope's Shroud Poems by Elizabeth Routledge at Infusions Café, Bellingen(next door to Kombu) 11.30 am Saturday 18th April (Market Day) Guest appearance by Marguerite Montes
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v Workshops
v Coffs Coast Community College Enquiries: 66 525 378. Or call in to our office 9am
to 4pm, upstairs from the Optometrist in City Square (PO Box 1930, Coffs Harbour, 2450)
v Ngarrwa young mums group - healthy young mothers and families - Come and join us making ART in celebration of new LIFE, FRIDAYS 10 - 2pm, Bridget Lane Community Centre… Bowraville Mish LUNCH PROVIDED contact Jo 65877178 0419634842 Di 0429 600 346
v Art for Being Creative Art Sculptural Workshops - Woolgoolga 2008 ongoing weekends....
Share this passion to Create, Learn, explore form and free your inner expression into being sculpturally!
Art Therapy Classes by Martine, Digital Mandala Classes by Louise, Sculpture by Don Paul.
Be guided to discover and unlock your creative potential, using a variety of mediums & techniques to express & build your vision sculpturally!
Weekend workshops 9am - 12md - $40 or 9am - 4pm - $90 daily on Saturday and/or Sunday each weekend.
Enquiries: Ph. 0266540818 Mob. 0422885545 email artforbeing1@gmail.com www.artforbeing.com
v Taree Community College Courses - Phone 6551 0636 - www.tareecc.nsw.edu.au

v Stroud Writers FAW NSW Inc Script writing workshop 23 April 9:30 am (for 10 am start) - 4 pm At Leyton Wildlife Refuge 83 Isaacs Road Booral
Tutor: Film Producer Christine Gregory
Cost $25 BYO Lunch. Morning Tea to share Tea and Coffee provided
An introduction to script writing for film. A short film will be shown to show what you can do!
RSVP 16 April 4994 9233 or stroudwriters@yahoo.com.au
v African Drumming, Dance & Singing Workshop - Saturday 25th of April Coffs Harbour - The African Drumming community of Coffs Harbour is proud to present Chris Berry,world renowned Musician and African cultural teacher to Coffs Harbour. Chris Berry, founding member of US-based, World Music band “Panjea”, will be conducting open workshops in African Drumming, Dance and Singing for one day only. Saturday 25th of April Coffs Harbour Scout Hall, 209 Harbour Drive Coffs Harbour See: http://www.coffscoastdrums.org for details and to book tickets.
v Show me the money! Access to funding workshop Wednesday, 29 April 2009, 10.00am - 4.00pm - The Country Music Hall of Fame, Tamworth, 93 Brisbane Street, Tamworth - Successfully obtaining funds for museums and galleries requires knowledge and creativity. Museums & Galleries NSW presents Access to Funding, an invaluable workshop which delivers the skills and specialist knowledge to make accessing funds a reality. Access to Funding is a must for community managed museums, galleries and cultural institutions. Spaces are limited, so be sure to register as soon as possible! - Information: Contact Phoebe Arthur on phoebea@mgnsw.org.au or (02) 9339 9913 Registration: Visit http://mgnsw.org.au/sector_development/seminars/
Full price $45; Concession (student, volunteer) $35; Standards Program participants $31 - Special offer for volunteer run museums: 3 registrations for $70
v Choral Kaleidoscope 09 MacKillop Senior College Ocean Drive, Port Macquarie Sat 4 July 2009 and/or Sun 5 July 2009 2 - 4 pm
Join us in beautiful Port Macquarie for choral camaraderie and perform a bracket of your favourite repertoire.
Choose which day you prefer...or opt for both. Each concert concludes with a Massed Choir.
BBQ rehearsal for Massed choir at noon each day. $35 registration fee per choir - includes massed choir music.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST NOW with Roby Ryan 0407 007 993 or robmusic@westnet.com.au
v Building Blox Workshops and Forums for Artists and Craftsworkers professional Development
In 2009 the BuildingBlox Project presents a program of forums and workshops being held across the Mid North Coast. These are aimed at improving economic opportunities for visual artists and craftspeople by developing professional practice and by getting artworks into the marketplace. The BuildingBlox program offers extensive information and support for artists in the areas of Audience & Marketing, Industry & Business and Partnership & Network Development. Forums and workshops will include presentations by artists, craftspeople and industry specialists and participants will have the opportunity of exchanging ideas, getting practical advice and experience from 'hands on' workshop activities and tapping into the growing vibrancy of creative practice on the Mid North Coast.
Forum and Workshop Dates can be viewed at http://www.artsmidnorthcoast.org/bb.php - Registration formas are also available for download
Next Forum is - Dreaming & Beyond to Deadly Design - For Indigenous Arts and Craftspeople - Kempsey - Wednesday April 29th
v FREE Community Workshops!!! - 2009 Do you need help developing projects and writing funding submissions??
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is conducting a series of workshops to assist Non-For-Profit organisations with the focus on project development and submission writing. New and emerging groups are also encouraged to attend. The aim of the workshops is to increase the quality of project applications that are submitted through the local grants schemes.
These workshops are one day sessions and will be FREE to community groups. Please identify the session that best suites you. Places are limited, so please RSVP to Shona Russell on 65818 055 or shona.russell@pmhc.nsw.gov.au.
Workshop dates are 22nd April 10.00-4.00pm, 19th May 10.00-4.00pm, 10th June 10.00-4.00pm
All sessions will be held at the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, corner of Lord and Burrawan Streets, Port Macquarie.
If you have any further enquiries please feel free to contact Maya Spannari, Community Development Officer, on 65818 545 or maya.spannari@pmhc.nsw.gov.au
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v Galleries
v Coffs Harbour City Gallery. Rigby House, Cnr Duke and Coff Street, Ph: 02 6648 4860
www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/regionalgallery
20 March - 8 May 2009 - Opening night Friday 20th March 6pm
Print and Process - is a celebration of the variety of artistic expression in printmaking. With a fascinating range of works drawn from the NERAM Collections, . - Printmaking workshop for general public - Teacher in-service for primary school and secondary school teachers
Helen Geier - Meander II (printed and pierced works on paper scrolls and screens.)
· Paper screen making workshop led by Geier for general public Saturday 21st March
· Geier will also present a full day teachers in service, central to an Education Department Yr 12 Case Study.
Postcard Show - A competition run by local art group FOCUS currently in its 3rd year. Approx 80-100 postcards. Entry forms available at www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au
· workshops at the gallery will be run by postcard organisers, overseen by Gallery staff
Stephen Leek - regional artist, figurative works, oil on canvas - Stephen will present 4 Saturday afternoon life drawing classes in April as part of SALON SERIES, March 21, 28, 4, 11 Life Drawing Salons at the gallery 3-4pm
v Manning Regional Gallery, 12 Macquarie St, Taree Sue Mitchell 02 6592 5455 Fax, 02 6592 5450 Visit their Website at http://www.gtcc.nsw.gov.au
April 8 - May 10 - Break in the Clouds - Four local artists present recent work supported by grants from artsNSW Featuring Marie Crofts, Alison Higgs, Tania Geale and Gina Varagnolo
May 13 - June 21 Tracey Moffatt - from the Reg and Sally Richardson Collection A showcase of Moffatt’s work from this significant collection also Sergio Sill - Peru and Bali Jerry McElroy John Scope - New Artefacts
v Port Macquarie Hastings Regional Gallery. Gallery hours Wed - Fri 10.00-4.00pm Sat- Sun 11.00-3.00pm Contact Sharni Lloyd on 02- Ph 65818737 www.portmacquarieregionalgallery.com.au
v Bunker Cartoon Gallery: John Champion Way - Coffs Harbour. 02-6651 7343
bunkergallery@bigpond.com www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/bunker
13 March - 11 April 2009 Women of the World - exhibition - This exhibition will be held for the first time in 2009 in celebration of International Women's Day. Included in the exhibition are entries from Sweden, Serbia, Columbia, Belgium, Switzerland, Iran, Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Philippines, Luxembourg, Argentina, China, United Kingdom, Ukraine, Czech Republic and Australia.
The Bunker will also exhibit works from the children of the Ural Caricature Club "Cranberry" of Ozersk, Russia.
Also on show: "Kaleidoscope" by Lionel Gailer - Pastels and watercolours.
Bald Archy Awards - opening 11 April Bunker Cartoon Gallery Opening night Saturday 11 April
The Bald Archy Prize, created in 1994 as a spoof of the Archibald Prize, provides artists of all styles and standards with an opportunity to create portrait paintings of humour, dark satire, light comedy or caricature. This year's winner, for the second year in a row, is James Brennan with his portrait of Bart Cummings.
v Grafton Regional Gallery 158 Fitzroy St Grafton NSW: Contact Tel. 02 6642 3177 Web : www.graftongallery.nsw.gov.au Email: mail@graftongallery.nsw.gov.au
v Nexus Community Gallery Shop7 Old Butter Factory Bellingen N.S.W. - Run By the Management Committee and members of the Bellingen Community Arts Council. http://www.bellingen.com/artscouncil email artscouncil@bellingen.com
Showcasing Local Art, open 7 days Shows change by the month 02 66559222
v Macleay Valley Community Gallery- 5 Kinchela Street Gladstone 2440 Ph: 6567 5092 Gallery Opening hours: 10am to 4.30pm Email: barabra.huntington@kempsey.nsw.gov.au Web site address: www.kempsey.nsw.gov.au all exhibitions are listed on the web site.
Thursday 9th April to Monday13th April - Raku Dreaming - "A Magical Mystery tour" by Ceramic ArtistsDeb Farrell and Julie Bower
Thursday 16th April to Thursday 20th April - In the Nude!!!!!!!!!Jamie RylanceMixed media Drawings and Paintings
16th April to 26th April, - 3 Perspectives on Nature" - A Group Exhibition by Kelly Purvis, John Thiering and Susie Williams.
Monday 20th April to Sunday 27th April - Youth Week in the Gallery
Thursday 30th April to Sunday 10th May - Anslie Ivin Smith Paintings
12th May to 7th June - Local artist Kelly Purvis
18th June to 28th June - Frank Hancock Drawings and Prints
v Lismore Regional Gallery: Lismore Regional Gallery, 131 Molesworth street, Lismore NSW 2480, Tel: 02 6622 2209, Email: artgallery@lismore.nsw.gov.au www.lismoregallery.org
Opening hours: Tuesday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday & public holidays
v Blue Poles Gallery - Blue Poles 1086 Comboyne Rd Byabarra (west of Port Macquarie)
6587-1167or info@bluepoles.com.au opening hours - Thurs-Sun 9.30-4pm , web site www.bluepoles.com.au
v Lake Russell Gallery - Lake Russell Gallery - 16 km north of Coffs Harbour, just off the Pacific Highway at 12 Smiths Road, Emerald Beach. Open daily, Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 5pm. Ph 02 6656 1092 e-mail: lakerussellgallery@bigpond.com
Lunches are available on weekends, plus live music with Dave Ash on Sundays 11am - 2.30pm. On exhibition on four levels of gallery in this beautiful space are fine art and fine craft from artists of the North Coast Region and beyond, including paintings, prints, jewellery, wood carvings, sculptures, ceramics and glass.
v The Liminal Space- 228a Harbour Drive. Artists are invited to submit proposals for individual or small group exhibitions, Ann Leonard The Art Shop - Coffs Harbour 228a Harbour Drive Coffs Harbour 2450 or call Ann on 6658 0300
v Greenstone Gallery - Greenstone Studio Gallery - Located at picturesque Emerald Beach, right on the beach next to the popular Saltwater Restaurant. Open Wednesday to Sunday 10.00 am to 4.00pm and 7 days a week in holiday times. Greenstone prides itself in exhibiting a high standard of artworks from established and collectable artists from the local area and around Australia. Phone – (02) 66 562656 Mobile – (0408) 423395 email – Maryanne@greenstonegallery.com.au Web: www.greenstonegallery.com.au .
v Space Gallery - Jetty Theatre, 337 Harbour Drive Coffs Harbour 66528088 jetty.theatre@chcc.nsw.gov.au http://www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/jettytheatre
v Woolgoolga Art Gallery in Turon Parade opens 10am - 4pm daily. Enquiries to 6654 1054
Offers a huge array of constantly changing arts and crafts by local artists, has ongoing courses in painting and pottery, and organises and runs the Coffs Harbour Lillipilli Art & Craft Exhibition each year
v Cooinda Gallery - Aboriginal Art - SHOP 1 - 4 FIRST AVENUE SAWTELL...NSW...2452 (02) 6658 7901 julia@cooinda-gallery.com.au Website: http://www.cooinda-gallery.com.au
v Stuart Rayner's Sunset Gallery - Sunset Parade Port Macquarie Phone 02 6583 4100 -
Email sunset@midcoast.com.au Web: www.sunsetgallery.com.au
v 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.
v Dovetail Design Furniture and Gallery - 5 Merrigal Road - Port Macquarie 2444 - Phone 6581 0079 - Fax 6581 0047 - Mobile 0142 551 284 -
Email admin@dovetaildesign.com.au - Web www.dovetaildesign.com.au

v Oasis Moon Gallery The Old Butter Factory, Doepel St,Bellingen. NSW 2454 Web Address www.oasismoongallery.com.au Email sales@oasismoongallery.com.au
v Pinnata Gallery - Regional Art of Excellence 69a Hickory Street Dorrigo NSW 2453 - Open Tuesday to Sunday 9:30am to 4:30pm - Phone: (02) 6657 1668 Email - gallery@pinnata.com.au Website: http://www.pinnata.com.au
v Yarrahapinni Studio Gallery - displaying works for sale by Dave and Pamela Jones - fine furniture, timber giftware, textile and fibre art, works on paper. Open Most Days - Please phone 02 65690826 - 445a Stuarts Point Road Yarrahapinni 2441 - www.davejonesfinewood.com www.pamelajtextiles.com
v The Gallery. 6/42 Bowra Street Nambucca Heads. Opening Hours - 9am - 5pm Mon to Fri. 9am to 1pm Sat - The Gallery is a quality art and craft outlet for talented local artisans. It is manned by the members who showcase their craft. Jewellery, card making, painting, pottery, mosiac, knitting, crochet, photography, folk art, funky dolls and shell craft are some of the crafts on display. We welcome new members. If you are interested please contact Bev Casson on 65 686429.
v Rainbow Ridge Gallery - Lot 3 Gara's Road Tea Gardens 2324 Phone 49970370 www.rainbowridgegallery.com.au opening hours 10am till 4pm or by appointment -
Featuring the work of well known local painters and artisans in a charming rural hideaway.
v Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery (DNAAG) alongside the Visitor Information Centre Kempsey. Hours are Monday - Friday 9am-5pm. Phone 65 62 1432 - Email: yamamurrama@westnet.com.au
Showcasing the works of local indigenous artists of the Dunghutti region. On show at the Gallery is a wide collection of works including paintings, silk scarves, shoes, jewellery, didgeridoo's, turtle shells by establish and emerging Aboriginal Artists such as Milton Budge, John Kelly, Gus Kelly, Larry Morris, Esther Quinlin, Peggy Quinlan, Sonny Bell to name a few.
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v Regional Arts NSW New Grants Calendar - Grants calendar 2009 http://www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants/calendar/calendar.html
There are many arts and cultural grants available for people living in regional NSW and beyond. This is a summary of the main grants and funding opportunities available to artists and not-for-profit organisations who work in the arts and cultural sector..
v My Art Space - http://myartspace.com The Premier online venue for Contemporary Art - Join for Free, Upload your images and have your work viewed all over the world.
v Events Strategy - http://www.eventsnsw.com.au/events_strategy/ - Events New South Wales works to position Sydney and New South Wales as a preferred destination by working with government and industry partners to develop existing events, attract new events and maximise the economic, strategic and community benefits of events.
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- Coffs Harbour City Council - Bellingen Shire Council - Nambucca Shire Council - Kempsey Council -
Port Macquarie/Hastings Council - Greater Taree City Council - Great Lakes Shire Council
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