OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS & ARTS WORKERS

UPDATED 18th AUGUST 2008 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Bega Valley Shire Council: Cultural Services Co-ordinator

Customer Service & Community Development Reference No. CCS024

• Do you have degree level quals in Library or Arts related disciplines?

• Do you want to be a major player in the development of the area's cultural services?

• Do you have strong people and financial management skills?

• Salary negotiable from $66000

For more information please call Council on (02) 6499 2222.

Closing date: August 15, 2008

• Position Description: http://www.begavalley.nsw.gov.au/Home/Jobs/ccs024.pdftypo3/ccs024.pdf

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Bundanon | Volunteer Program
The South Coast's own national art institution, Bundanon, is looking for volunteers to help with a range of activities carried out on the 1,100 hectare estate. Nestled on the banks of the Shoalhaven River, Bundanon encompasses the historic Bundanon Homestead and Arthur Boyd's former studio, the Arthur and Yvonne Boyd Education Centre, a collection of over 3,000 art works, a herd of Brangus cattle, a busy program of artists-in-residence and an exciting schedule of events. Volunteers are sought to help with cataloguing (training provided), guiding tours, working with the cattle, gardening and landcare. Volunteers of all ages and ability are welcome. A great way to gain work experience at a National arts institution. Contact Jennifer Thompson Tel 02 4422 2100

CALL FOR ARTISTS

No entries at present.

GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS GRANTS

Presentation and promotion (visual arts) Grants to assist arts organisations to present and promote contemporary Australian craft, design, media art and visual arts to audiences in country-regions and overseas. Closing 1 August.

Skills and arts development ( visual arts) These grants promote excellence in the arts by providing professional development opportunities for craftspeople, designers, media artists, visual artists, arts writers and curators. Closing 1 August

Publishing and promotion (literature) Supports activities that foster greater awareness and appreciation of Australian creative writing. Closing 1 October

Program (literature) Program grants provide one-year funding to a limited number of significant organisations that contribute to a viable strategic infrastructure for Australian literature Closing 1 October

Languages other than English (LOTE) publishing initiative - literature The Languages other than English (LOTE) publishing initative supports the translation and publication of works by authors writing in languages other than English.

Closing 26 September

Application details and guidelines online. Website www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants

REGIONAL ARTS FUND

Grants supporting arts and cultural activities in regional NSW that are sustainable, have long term cultural, economic and social benefits, develop partnerships and cultural networks and provide skills development opportunities. There is one round per year with closing date of 14 August for projects commencing in the following calendar year. Multiple year funding and grants of more than $20,000 per year are available but must be discussed with Regional Arts NSW prior to applying

Applications for 2009

Intending applicants should download and read both the Instructions and the Guidelines before proceeding to download the relevant Application Form. Applications for the Regional Arts Fund can not be submitted online. Applicants must download an Application Form and either print it out and fill it in by hand (Word or PDF forms), or fill it in on your computer (Word or, ideally, Excel format) and print it out once completed.  Please note that the Excel Application Form is the ideal format because it has been set up to assist with the budget section of the Application and will automaticaly perform calculations and transfer figures. To use the Excel form, however, you will need to have the Excel 2000 program, or better.

In either case, you must print out your Application Form and send it to Regional Arts NSW together with all other required documents.

Applications close Thursday 14 August 2008 and must be postmarked on or before this date. Late applications will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their submission.

Enquiries  Contact the Funding Manager, Annette Eassie
Tel 02 9270 2502 Email fundingmanager(at)regionalartsnsw.com.au 

Download forms at Regional Arts website:

http://www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants/raf.html

A grants program managed by the National Association for the Visual Arts to provide assistance towards the costs of public presentation of visual arts, craft and design – which can include, but is not limited to: framing, media releases, media photographs, advertising, space rental, installation costs, promotional printing, mail outs, documentation, freight, travel, equipment rental, insurance, technical assistance and opening costs. Amounts available are: $500 for individuals and $1,000 for groups. Website www.visualarts.net.au/grantsprizes/vcagsClosing 15 August, 15 November

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO EXHIBIT

Spiral Gallery in Bega is calling for artists interested in exhibiting at the gallery in 2008. Proposals should include an outline of the proposed exhibition, a current CV, artist's statement and images of recent or relevant work.
Please contact Spiral for any information   Ph:.6492 5322

Cowra Japanese Garden exhibition register
The Cowra Japanese Garden supports local and regional artists with regular exhibitions in both the Garden and Cultural Centre. Planning is now underway for the Garden’s 2008 exhibition roster and local and regional artists interested in showcasing their works invited to contact the Garden to discuss exhibition formats and available dates. The Garden offers an ideal venue for exhibitors to display artworks in the relaxed atmosphere of a premier tourist attraction with a potential audience from around Australia and the world of 50,000 visitors per annum. Perhaps you think you don’t have enough artworks to fill a full exhibition? If that is the case the Garden may be able to put you in touch with other artists in a similar situation with a view to staging a joint exhibition along a common theme.
Contact Jenny Miller Tel 02 6341 2233

RESIDENCIES

A Month In The Country: performing arts residencies
Likened to the famous Sundance Institute established in the USA by Robert Redford, this national residency program established by HotHouse Theatre brings artists from across Australia to Albury Wodonga for between one and five weeks during the creative development phase of new theatre projects. Now in its third year, A Month In The Country has assisted many Australian theatre artists to bring their work to fruition. A Month in the Country is a service to the national theatre industry, allowing groups of artists to experience the intensity of a regional working experience. Applications for residencies are accepted twice each year. This program is delivered with the support of Albury City, Arts NSW, Arts Victoria, the Australia Council, Perpetual and The Myer Foundation. Contact HotHouse Theatre Website www.hothousetheatre.com.au
Closing  15 August

Laughing Wates Artist-in-Residence Program 2009

Nillumbik Shire Council with Parks Victoria invite contemporary artists working in any medium (including visual art, writing, music, performance etc.) to apply for a residency to live and work in one of two houses situated on protected Eltham bushland for 1-3 months between April and November 2009.  Community involvement stronly encouraged.  Applications for 2009 close 4pm  Friday 19 September 2008.  Applications and forms available from Catherine Dinklemann 03 9433 3359 or email catherine.dinkelmann(at)nillumbik.vic.gov.au

Closing 15 September

Viva CountryWide | Residencies
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(at)mva.org.au Website www.musicaviva.com.au
Ongoing

ComPeung 2008 artist-in-residence program, Thailand
Artists or arts workers who work in or with communities are encouraged to apply for this residency designed for local and international artists to live and work together with the ComPeung team and the local community in Thailand. Interested artists are encouraged to apply by providing ComPeung with a preliminary proposal of her/his/their artwork or project. As a work-in-progress it is understood that the proposed project might change in the process. There is no fixed deadline, but applications are requested three months in advance of proposed residencies. Contact Tel +66 87 694 8483 Email compeung(at)yahoo.com Website www.compeung.org
No closing date

COMPETITIONS AND PRIZES

Art Unlimited

A competition embracing hanging art, photography and ceramics is taking place in the 800-strong township of Dunedoo in the Central West of New South Wales. There are no limits to the interpretation of the theme 'My Landscape.' It is entirely up to artists, photographers or ceramicists to express themselves in the medium they choose. The artist’s landscape is not restricted to an urban, rural, indoor or outdoor landscape. It may be interpreted, in the widest sense, as the artist’s view of contemporary Australian life or the environment in which the artist exists. An eminent panel of judges has been assembled and a first place prize of $2,000 will be awarded in each of the three categories. There will also be a People’s Choice Award. Entry forms online. Contact Norma Gallagher Tel 02 6375 1107

Website www.artunlimitednsw.com.au   Closing 29 September