- Scholarships To Mitchell School Of Art - Closing time for applications must be no later than Monday 29th May 2010

Scholarships To Mitchell School Of Art - Closing time for applications must be no later than Monday 29th May 2010. " Scholarship for 5 day workshop " 5 days of tuition, food & student accommodation included to non local applicants " Beginners to advanced " Contemporary to traditional " watercolour, acrylic, oil, mixed media, printmaking, pastels, botanical and drawing A number of scholarships available for artists seeking financial assistance to attend the School this year. Artists at all levels of skill are welcome to apply and funding is available for residential and non-residential places. With over 25 workshops to choose from including acrylics, mixed media, oils, watercolour, pastels, drawing and photography the School provides ample opportunity to develop your artistic skills while socialising with fellow artists. To apply for the scholarship, please request an application form outlining your personal profile and the reasons why you think you would be deserving of a scholarship along with photos of your work. Scholarships are not redeemable for cash and include tuition, for non locals it includes accommodations and all meals. Please address your letter to Paul Malouf., and mark your letter Scholarship 2010. Contact Details: Paul Malouf - Mitchell School of Art Co-ordinator - Mobile: 0414 672674 Email: paul@artscene.com.au - Phone: 02 9807 6900 - Fax: 02 9809 6548 Postal Details: Attention Paul Malouf - Mitchell School of Art Co-ordinator Scholarships The Art Scene - 914 Victoria Rd - West Ryde NSW 2114

- Museums & Galleries NSW 2010 Mentorship Program - Applications now open Applications close- Friday 12 March 2010

Museums & Galleries NSW 2010 Mentorship Program - Applications now open Applications close: Friday 12 March 2010 Applications for the Museums & Galleries NSW 2010 Mentorship program are now open. For 2010, two open museum mentorships and two open gallery mentorships will be offered. M&G NSW has also compiled a shortlist of suggestions for host venues to assist applicants. The Mentorship Program for museums and galleries is open to paid staff from regional museums and galleries in NSW and is suitable for mid-level or emerging personnel. It is managed by Museums & Galleries NSW and funded by Arts NSW for focus area placements which will expand their professional skills and knowledge. Mentorship guidelines are available on the Museums & Galleries NSW website here: http://mgnsw.org.au/grants/mentorships/ Intending applicants should contact Steve Miller, Manager Professional Development, Museums & Galleries NSW on 02 9358 1760 or 1800 114 311 (regional areas freecall only) or email stevem@mgnsw.org.au for more information and to be obtain an application form.

- Kempsey TAFE Creative industry department is running the Diploma of Fine Arts-19145 this year

Kempsey TAFE Creative industry department is running the Diploma of Fine Arts-19145 this year. The course will run in the format of 2 days/ wk. It will take 3 yrs to complete the program. Allowances have been structured to consider Part time involvement and specific unit packaging where possible. If you think you might benefit and enjoy some time studying with us it would be great to hear from you. Details are available by contacting Geoff Maddams, Head Teacher Creative Industries on 6560 2960 or geoff.maddams@ tafensw.edu.au

- The multiplatform screen producer course - Scholarship in 2010 at Metro Screen - Application deadline Feb 26

The multiplatform screen producer course - Scholarship in 2010 at Metro Screen - Application deadline Feb 26. Starts Apr 19 for 30 weeks part time. Metro Screen has designed this accredited Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media [CUF60107] scholarship course to offer talented aspiring producers the opportunity to hone their skills and take their careers to the next level. For those with a passion for bringing compelling stories to audiences. The course structure and focus reflects the industry need for producers to now work across all screen platforms and equips them with the skills to deliver content on time and on budget. Aimed at those with prior production experience, which may include: production coordinator, production assistant, post production supervisor, producer of a funded short film, researcher, runner on a large-scale feature. This is an opportunity not to be missed! Application deadline Feb 26, 2010. Course takes place on site at Metro Screen, Cnr Oxford St & Oatley Rd Paddington. For full details on course content, dates and application details please go to the Metro Screen website www.metroscreen.org.auor contact Bethany Bruce 02 9356 1824 l.cooper@metroscreen.org.au

- The Ashfield Artist in Residence program

The Ashfield Artist in Residence program is seeking applications from performing, literary or visual artists. International artists may also apply. Opportunities are available for 3 - 6 month stays during the period of August 2009 to December 2010. For an information and application package phone Anthia Hart on 02 9716 1866 or email anthiah@ashfield.nsw.gov.au with 'AIR' in the subject line. www.ashfield.nsw.gov.au

- Mitchell School Of Art, Scholarships & Adult Workshops

Mitchell School Of Art, Scholarships & Adult Workshops - Scholarship for 5 day workshop - 5 days of tuition & student accommodation included - Beginners to advanced - Contemporary to traditional - watercolour, acrylic, oil, mixed media, printmaking, pastels, botanical and drawing Mitchell School of Art is one week of art workshops, covering a variety of media and styles including watercolour, acrylic, oil, mixed media, printmaking, pastels, botanical and drawing. Classes range from contemporary to traditional and are suitable for raw beginners to advanced. Mitchell School of Art is held twice a year, January and July in Bathurst at Charles Sturt University campus. The workshops at the Mitchell School of Arts are structured so to streamline the learning process. Each workshop caters to a specific level of competency with many of the workshops catering for multi skill levels. For more details, download the brochure from the web: www.artscene.com.au, or call us to request a hard copy to be posted to you.

- Database Of Japanese Artist In Residence Programs - Close - Ongoing

Database Of Japanese Artist In Residence Programs - Close: Ongoing - Intrigued by Japan? Always felt your work had an oriental influence? Well here’s your chance to soak up Japanese culture first hand. A number of cultural organisations and foundations across Japan support and encourage applications from international visual artists to undertake an artist in residency on their shores. To find the right program for you, visit: a href="http://www.jpf.go.jp/air/japan_db/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.jpf.go.jp/air/japan_db/index.html

- Calling All Original Thinkers Abc's Catapult

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. More information from thye ABC Website Here

- ABC Artpost - Putting Regional Artists On The Digital Map

ABC Artpost - Putting Regional Artists On The Digital Map - Artpost, an interactive website and short video series for TV broadcast, which showcases artists working in regional and remote parts of the country, has recently been launched. The site provides the tools for students, teachers, art lovers and artists to create short videos about who they are and their work, for inclusion on an interactive digital map of Australia. ABC is seeding the map by making 25 videos to kick off the initiative - the intention being that 25 videos will become 50, 50 will become 500 and so on until the digital map is coloured in with pockets of creative communities. www.abc.net.au/artpost

- EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST YOUTH CHORAL & EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC - Hastings

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST YOUTH CHORAL & EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC - Vacancies will occur in 2008 for qualified musicians to work within the Hastings Youth Choir group. In this organisation there exists three youth choirs aimed at developing choral and vocal skills in a nurturing environment leading to performances of a high standard. This is a weekly commitment during NSWDSE school terms in Port Macquarie. In particular we seek:- # Choral leader for Melodic Minors ( primary school aged students ) Monday 4.00 p.m. rehearsal # Early Childhood Music Educator for Babies ( & mothers ) music class. As this is a new initiative details will be negotiated with the successful applicant - it is likely the class would be held during the morning. # Theory / Musicianship / Music Craft teacher one hour per week day & time negotiable. - Interested persons are asked to contact Musical Director of the organisation Robyn Ryan by email robmusic@westnet.com.au

- Arts Administration And Musuem Practices Certificates, Tafe North coast Institute

Arts Administration And Musuem Practices Certificates, Tafe North coast Institute These certificates are available in a flexible/distance delivery mode. Enrolments commence in January 2007 for a February 2007 semester. For more information: Go to http://www.nci.tafensw.edu.au/courses/arts%20and%20media/default.htm -or contact John Mawhinney (Course Coordinator) ph 02 6659 3340 or email john.mawhinney@tafensw.edu.au

- Metro Screen - Indigenous film and media mentorship’s and scholarships for NSW

Metro Screen - Indigenous film and media mentorship’s and scholarships for NSW. Metro Screen is offering: Scholarships: Indigenous people in NSW over 18 years the opportunity to enrol in Metro Screen film, TV, video and screen training courses, to a maximum value of $1000. Mentorship’s: Through the Lester Bostock Scheme via equipment, post production facilities, a mentor and cash to produce your first short five minute film. For more information contact Metro Screen on 02 9361 5318 or metro@metroscreen.org.au or check us out online at www.metroscreen.org.au

- PATRICK WHITE PLAYWRIGHTS'AWARD (NAT) – Deadline Nov 20th 2006

PATRICK WHITE PLAYWRIGHTS'AWARD (NAT) – Deadline Nov 20th 2006 - The Patrick White Playwrights' Award offers a $20,000 cash prize to a full-length unproduced play of any genre written by an Australian playwright 20 years of age or over. A public reading of the winning play will be presented by the Sydney Theatre Company in association with the 2007 Sydney Writers' Festival. For more information call (02) 9250 1700 or visit www.sydneytheatre.com.au/PatrickWhite

- Programs and Closing Dates at The Australian Choreographic Centre

Programs and Closing Dates at The Australian Choreographic Centre The Australian Choreographic Centre in Canberra is calling for proposals from choreographers from around Australia for 2006 and 2007 activities in the Centre’s Fellowships, Major Residencies and Commissions programs; and Expressions of interest from people to serve on our National Fellowship Assessment Panel. Guidelines and forms are available at http://www.choreocentre.org.au/docs

- Marrickville Council's Local and National artist Residency Program - Ongoing

Marrickville Council's Local and National Artist Residency Program contributes to the on-going development of Marrickville's relationships with local, regional NSW and interstate artists and assists in local and national cultural collaborations. The program provides professional development opportunities for local, and interstate artists while promoting cultural understanding and development in communities. Applications from Australian organisations or emerging and mid-career artists from around Australia are welcomed. The free artist accommodation is located at the Petersham Town Hall Artist Residence, while a free studio space is located at the Addison Road Centre. The resident artist will be expected to do their own work and to make a contribution to the life of the Marrickville community. See what our recent International Exchange Artist did: Here To download applications go to: marrickville.nsw.gov.au or contact the Arts Officer at artsoff@marrickvile.nsw.gov.au