Thursday, April 9, 2009

Splendor in the Grass art residency

Australia Council has collaborated with Lismore Regional Gallery and the Splendour in the Grass music festival to launch SPLENDID, a groundbreaking initiative to workshop and showcase young and emerging Australian artists.

Ten young and emerging artists who work across the visual arts, theatre, dance, design, installation, architecture, digital art, text, sound and other creative areas will be chosen to undertake a three-week Arts Lab residency in Lismore in July 2009.

During the residency, the ten SPLENDID participants will not only be mentored in their own art form by some of the most recognised artists in the world, they will be encouraged to explore the concept of ‘’cross artform’’, working collaboratively within a dynamic environment that encourages critical thinking and experimentation.

The concepts workshopped during the residency will be further developed over a six month period and several will be commissioned to premiere at Splendour in the Grass 2010. This process will occur three times, with artworks commissioned for Splendour in the Grass 2010, 2011 and 2012.

Applications close 4 May 2009

Check out the SPLENDID wesbiste for more details!

http://www.splendid.org.au/index.html

Friday, March 27, 2009

Jobs for emerging Producers

As part of the 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’.

The selected candidates will have the opportunity to work directly alongside one of the following industry leaders:

Elizabeth Walsh, Artistic Director, 10 days on the Island, TAS
Marguerite Pepper, Managing Director, Marguerite Pepper Productions, NSW
Steven Pozel, Director, Object : Australian Centre for Craft and Design, NSW
Daniel Brine, Director, The Performance Space, NSW
Clive Newman, Manager, Fremantle Press, WA
John Oster, Executive Officer, desART : Association of Central Australian Aboriginal Art & Craft Centers, NT
Michael Heyward, Publisher, Text Publishing, VIC
Lee-Anne Donnolley, Executive Producer, Arts Projects Australia, SA
Rob Gebart, Program Manger, The Arts Centre, VIC
Bill Hauritz, Festival Director, Woodford Folk Festival, QLD

More information and application forms can be found at the Australia Council website.

Better Brisbane Dialogues…

Better Brisbane Dialogues is a face-to-face discussion forum for you to pitch your ideas about how to make Brisbane a better place.... and for those ideas to be pitched to relevant, important, and/or influential people in Council, State Government and beyond.

It could be environmental ideas. It could be making Brisbane more arts friendly and vibrant. It could be about meeting the growing social needs of residents or anything in between. It could definitely be something that you're already working on.
If you're interested or want to find out, contact Ryan on 3403 0136.

Want to be part of a massive Community Art Project?

Now is your chance. We need over 2000 of your special photos that you believe best depict what living in Brisbane/ being a Brisbaner is all about.

It could be anything from a photo of your baby’s first steps at Southbank- to a wicked sunset photo taken from your front balcony.

Best of all it is easy to enter in your photos. Email them to withlovefrombrisbane(at)gmail.com or text them to Anna @ 0412593101

We’ll print them all and create the most impressive mural of the creative identity of Brisbane. We’ve called it With Love from Brisbane and it will be held at the Transit Lounge space in the Judith Wright Centre in May 2009.

Fellowship Opportunity Antarctica

Established artists, researchers, filmmakers, writers and talented emerging artists are invited to apply for an Australian Antarctic Arts Fellowship administered by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD). The Fellowship aims to foster understanding of the Antarctic environment and communicate the significance of Australia's activities through the work of people especially gifted in communicating through various media. The Fellowship will include a berth on a ship to Antarctica plus food, accommodation and transport. Applications close 30 March 2009. For further information visit visualarts.net.au

Textile Art Festival

Transform trash into treasure

The Art of Recycling, a new competition supported by Expertise Events and the Australian Textile Arts & Surface Design Association Inc for the upcoming Textile Art Festival, will challenge textile artists. With $2 000 to be won, the competition will challenge textile artists to create an artwork made predominantly from textiles and recycled materials.

The competition is open to all textile artists and has two categories: ‘Wearable Art’ and ‘Textile Art to Live With’. By displaying artworks made from objects and textiles that would normally be thrown away, The Art of Recycling aims to raise awareness on the importance of resource conservation by reducing, reusing and recycling.

For more information or to download an entry form please visit textileart.com.au, phone (02) 9452 7575 or email textilearts(at)expertiseevents.com.au. Entries close April 24 2009.

Northern Rivers Performing Arts (NORPA) Generator Residencies 2009

Generator at NORPA is a new creative development program that will energise theatre making in the Northern Rivers region.
NORPA believes in the kind of theatre that:

• Reflects contemporary Australian culture;
• Is highly collaborative;
• Springs from the curiosity of all kinds of artists;
• Is physical and dynamic, and
• Is a place for new ideas and artistic experimentation.

In 2009 NORPA will offer 2 Generator Residencies, each of up to 2 weeks duration in Lismore NSW. The residency includes rehearsal space, share accommodation for up to 5 people, some technical assistance, a modest budget and a theatre for a showing of the work in progress. A showing of some kind is a requirement of the residency. Each group will be allocated a budget of $2500 to be used on the work.

Applications are now open for Residencies to take place between 1 August and 30 November 2009. The deadline for applications is Friday 20 March 2009.
For more information and to apply visit the NORPA website norpa.org.au.

Gen TV - Creating TV, web and mobile content generators.

QPIX are really excited about Gen TV! If you are successful you'll be creating your own series for the new media world (TV, web and mobile)! You will be the key contributors in creating a show from scratch, from show concept, planning, shooting all the way through to promoting the show and managing the show's website. It's hands on industry training. You'll shoot everything and everywhere and you'll be the only Screen and Media course in Brisbane to have exclusive access to shoot in the Channel 7 studios.

This puts you right in the thick of the working TV industry, enabling you to make great industry contacts. The best part about Gen TV is that while you're getting this invaluable experience, you'll also be earning yourself a Diploma in Screen and Media (CUF50107). The high standard of QPIX graduates has been recognised by universities across Queensland, who have agreed to allow graduates of QPIX (based on their portfolio) to jump mid-way into a university degree, if they wish to continue their film training beyond Diploma level.

So if you think that you've got the ideas and creativity, and you just lack the professional skills and contacts to make them happen, then apply for Gen TV!

The Gen TV Details
Applications Open: Very Soon - stay tuned
Applications Close: Wednesday 15 April 2009
Interviews of Short listed Applicants: from Monday 20 April 2009
Course Start Date: Monday 11 May 2009
Course End Date: late November
Course Contact Hours: 2 week days and 1 weekend day per week (9-5pm)
Cost: $15,000 (Austudy available and flexible payment options can be negotiated, under certain conditions)

Call for Expressions of Interest: Tour the Northern Territory in 2010-11

Artback NT: Arts Development and Touring Inc. is interested in hearing from visual artists and performers (theatre, dance, music, circus and spoken word) and from both solo acts and groups who are interested in touring in 2010-11. This is a fantastic opportunity to tour through the Northern Territory to regional centres and remote Indigenous communities with a local touring organisation that specialises in rough terrain and non-specialised venues.

Touring in the Northern Territory of Australia guarantees you a unique opportunity to share your art and art practice with people and communities who will not only appreciate your work but the effort you have made to get your work to some of the most remote places in Australia.

Expressions of Interest for the 2010 touring year will be accepted until Tuesday 31 March 2009.

Email your expression of interest to tour(at)artbacknt.com.au or send it to Artback NT Arts Touring, GPO Box 535, Darwin, NT 0801.

For further information, please contact Vanessa Hutchins, Performing Arts Touring Manager on 08 8924 4183 or Julie Fielke, Visual Arts Touring Manager on 08 8953 5941.

West End Carnivale

West End Carnivale is a colourful celebration of world music, roots, reggae, arts and circus culture. Traditionally Carnivale has been used as a platform for Artistic and Political Expression and a way for people to express their inner selves, free from the constraints of conservative so society.

In response to this, and in memory of one of the festival organisers’ best-loved local artists skitL, Carnivale will feature a dedicated Art Market space especially for local Artists/Designers to come and display their wares.

There are 10 free stall spaces available, and a ticket into the festival.
If you would like to be a part of this exciting event, e-mail one example of your work and write a 25 words or less what element of Carnivale you feel your art incorporates. Send your Expression of Interest to stephie.harrison(at)gmail.com by 5pm Friday, 3 April. For more information, visit myspace.com./westendcarnivale

Saturday, March 14, 2009

http://thesocialpages.net

One more great blog to add to the list from Stu Buchanan. I rekon it is worth a read.

Friday, March 13, 2009

CuriousWorks is looking for a General Manager

The General Manager will work closely with the Director on all aspects of the company. The position requires above all else a highly organised and self-motivated person. You will be managing a talented and diverse team, as well as working independently to broker new partnerships for the company. CuriousWorks is a non-profit, creative, fun and very busy place. You will be joining the company at a critical time and will have the opportunity to affect its long-term future through your responsibilities.

More? Go to the source

Creative Communities: Sustainable Solutions to Social Inclusion Conference

Conversation and debate will abound at the upcoming Creative Communities: Sustainable Solutions to Social Inclusion conference. Hosted by the Centre for Public Culture and Ideas, Griffith University and supported by Innovative Universities European Union Centre, the conference will provide a forum for sharing ideas and knowledge about the value of creativity as a means of engendering social inclusion. The conference runs from 15 to 17 April at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Surfers Paradise. Follow the link for further information griffith.edu.au/arts-languages-criminology/centre-public-culture-ideas/news-events/creative-communities-conference.

Professional Development Opportunity – Thailand

Cultural Canvas Thailand, a Thailand-based NGO centred in the heart of Chiang Mai, one of Southeast Asia's oldest and most dynamic cities, is currently seeking visual artists, art therapists, community artists, performers, art historians, or anyone interested in making a creative impact in Chiang Mai's underrepresented communities through our Canvas Art Program. For further information and to apply visit culturalcanvas.com

State Library of Queensland Youth Writers Award 2009 Calling Young Writers

Queensland’s aspiring young writers are once again invited to submit their short stories for a chance to launch their literary careers and win a $2,000 cash prize.
Entries for the State Library of Queensland Young Writers Award 2009 open 18 May and State Librarian Lea Giles-Peters is asking a new generation of young writers to embrace this exciting opportunity.
‘I encourage all 18-15 year olds living in Queensland to dig deep into their creative minds and share the stories that are important to them and hopefully kick start an illustrious career in writing,’ Ms Giles-Peters said.
Now in its 14th year, the State Library of Queensland Young Writers Award has launched the careers of many young writers including Alisdair Duncan (Sushi Central), Christopher Currie (Dearly Departed) and recipient of the prestigious Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative, Tara June Winch.
Simon Groth, who has been highly commended twice in the past, was short-listed for the 2008 Queensland Premier’s Literary Award, while the 2006 winner, James Halford, was published in a 2007 collection of bet Australian stories alongside Kate Grenville and David Malouf.
‘The winner will be announced at the annual Queensland Premier’s Literary Awards, along with the recipient of the $500 Maureen Donahoe Encouragement Award,’ said Ms Giles-Peters. ‘But the most exciting opportunity from these awards is the potential to uncover Queensland’s next great literary talent.’
For further information visit slq.qld.gov.au/youngwriters

smARTarts Callout to Young Artists

Are you an aspiring artist? We need you to be part of the City of Sydney's annual youth arts & cultural event, smARTarts Festival!
smARTarts is a youth arts & cultural festival showcasing creative talent and initiatives of young people aged 15 - 26 yrs. smARTarts is held on Saturday 4 April 2009, as part of National Youth Week (28 March - 5 April 2009) to showcase creative talents in the areas of visual arts, performance arts and music.
The 2009 festival will feature an Art Exhibition, open for young people aged 15 - 26 yrs, as part of Youth Week celebrations. Applications are also open to be part of the live performances, art installations, market stalls & workshops that will be happening over the day at Pine Street Creative Arts Centre, Chippendale. Get involved!
If you would like more info or an application form, please contact Christie Torrington, PH: 02 9245 1503, or email: ctorrington(at)cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
For more information, see pinestreet.com.au/youthprogram/smartArts.html

2009 National Young Writers Festival

Submissions are now open for the 2009 National Young Writers' Festival (NYWF). We are seeking proposals from fiction writers, poets, journalists, zinesters, magazinesters, bloggers, playwrights, editors, curators, independent publishers, critics, activists, media geeks, comics makers, theory-heads, thinkers, performance artists, visual artists—all and sundry Friends of the Word ... to take part in the epic 2009 NYWF! Whether you're fresh-faced and peppy-toed, or you've been around the literary block and lived to tell the tale, we want YOU.
If you have a concept to peddle or an idea to burn: grab your lappy, your pen, your crayon—or better yet, all three, and get to filling out the following details. But write now, think later: Submissions close 31 March 2009. Applications can be sent to submissions(at)nywf.org

Australia’s largest youth talent competition now open!

Forget reality TV shows – if you’re creative and you know it, Australia’s largest national talent competition is the best way to show it!
The National Talent Competition (NTC) is part of the National Youth Week 2009 (NYW 09) celebrations and will showcase Australia’s best young creative talents. All young Australians aged 12 to 25 are invited to RockIT, WriteIT, ShootIT, SnapIT and DesignIT until entries close on April 14.
The theme for NYW 09 is Make a Move – encouraging young people to strive for their goals and live their dreams, be it travel, sport, community involvement, study, career, art or music.
The NTC has more than $70,000 worth of prizes up for grabs including computer and software packages, music vouchers and professional camera equipment. Entries will be judged in two age categories – Junior (12-17) and Senior (18-25). Industry representatives will select an overall winner in each category while an online poll (held after NYW) will give young Australians the chance to decide their People’s Choice winners.
NTC Industry judge Faustina “Fuzzy” Agolley from Network Ten’s Video Hits urged young Australians to ‘Make a Move’ by entering the NTC and showing the nation what they’re made of.
“The National Talent Competition is an awesome opportunity for young people around Australia to demonstrate their talents, impress some top industry judges and score some great prizes that will help them to pursue their passion,” Fuzzy said.
“The NTC is a great career launch-pad. Chart-topping band Operator Please was a previous winner of RockIT! So grab your chance at the big time and jump online at youthweek.com for all the entry details.”

STRUT YOUR STUFF - Micro-grants for young people aged 12–26

Looking at getting some flyers printed to promote your exhibition?
Need cash to hire a venue for your next gig?
Want to buy material for the arts project you are working on but don’t have the money to do it?
The Strut Your Stuff Micro-grants will pay for arts activities, events and materials you need to undertake any kind of art or arts project in your community.
You and your friends can apply for up to $1000.
For more information about the funds visit yaq.org.au/strutyourstuff
or contact Youth Arts Queensland on strutyourstuff(at)yaq.org.au or phone (07) 3252 5115.

Youth Arts Worker Mentoring and Development Program

Interested in a career in youth work, youth arts or cultural work? Inter Urban Arts Youth Arts Worker Mentoring and Development Program (MAD) is looking for young people who have overcome adversity and are willing to work alongside youth at risk. Mentors support young people into education, training and employment. Interviews will be held on 25 February and 4 March. Contact Sherrie Rash for further information on (07) 5535 4302, mobile 0405 804 059 or email Chemikal80(at)hotmail.com.

Online Content Producer

Austereo Pty Ltd (Today FM) is seeking a talented and proactive Online Content Producer to join our growing Interactive team and take our multi media delivery to the next level.

Your role will be responsible for the creation, production and execution of audio, visual, interactive and editorial content with a focus on the Cage Breakfast show, music, sport and all entertainment driven content.

As our Brisbane on-line specialist you will bring the vision and ideas of the on-air programming team to life on the web, whilst ensuring that the content is compelling, drives traffic and acquires unique users to our websites.

Your key areas of concern will include generating innovative and unique ideas to attract new audiences, producing and maintaining the websites content using HTML, Photoshop, Adobe edit suite and the content management system.

You will also track and report on-line statistics, ensure that all websites comply with relevant legislations, manage on-line client requirements and much more!

Artist Initiated Residencies 2009

The inter-arts office will consider artist initiated residency proposals from artists creating work through interdisciplinary and hybrid arts.

Applications are encouraged from artists in all states and territories, regardless of where the residency takes place.

Artists may propose residencies with a host of their choice to the value of $20,000 per residency. Residencies of three months or more will be considered for funding by the inter-arts office. Residencies longer than three months may be negotiated at the discretion of the artist and host within the funding constraints of the program.

Artist initiatied residences are open to individuals and groups. To be eligible, you must meet the general eligibility requirements.

Selection criteria

Applications must demonstrate:

the calibre of the artist (primarily assessed on the basis of examples of previous work and artist CV)
the potential for the residency to contribute to the applicant’s professional development and their work in interdisciplinary and hybrid arts
the ability to participate in consultative and collaborative situations
evidence that the project proposed for the residency period is well planned and achievable.
Closing date: 1 May 2009

Decisions advised: July 2009

Projects may start: 1 August 2009

Before applying, applicants are encouraged to contact staff to discuss guidelines, eligibility requirements and selection criteria. Please contact Kathryn Gray, Program Officer, Inter-Arts Office, by e-mailing k.gray@australiacouncil.gov.au or by calling 02 9215 9077 if you intend to submit a proposal.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Using Free Internet Tools To Create Your Own Website!

It's time to get into free ware.... and here's a bunch of friendly geeks that are willing to show you how!

The Curiousworks crew have been sharing their mad skills around the country and are gearing up to deliver some workshops in Sydney direct from their inner city warehouse.

Time: March 21, 2009 from 12pm to 4pm
Location: CuriousWorks HQ
Street: Suite 402, 11 Randle Street
City/Town: Surry Hills, Sydney
Website or Map: http://maps.google.com/maps...
Contact Info: (02) 8004 6894
Event Type: workshop
Organized By: CuriousWorks

If you're not already a member of AllAroundYou.net, you need to sign up to RSVP to this workshop

Well you’ve really been meaning to make that website but you never got around to it. Those pictures and videos you promised yourself you’d share. You think you should start a blog, but you’re not entirely sure how. You don’t know what an HTML is (you’re sure she’s friends with WWW and FPS) and you really don’t care. And to top it off, your budget is close to zero. Luckily, CuriousWorks has the workshop for you!

At our Randle Street warehouse on Saturday, 21st of March from 12pm-4pm, CuriousWorks will be hosting a workshop that shows you how to use free tools on the internet to create your own multimedia website. This workshop is ideal for people who have little to no experience creating their own websites or sharing their content online. In our workshop we will utilise the following free tools:

- Wordpress - to create and host our website/blog
- Flickr - to organise and share our photos on the website
- Youtube - to share videos and embed them on your website
- Google Maps - to BLOW PEOPLE’S MINDS by embedding a map with multimedia content on your website!

At the end of the workshop you will walk away with your very own website with a blog, photos, video and an interactive map!

CuriousWorks is using the workshop day as a fundraiser for our community projects and the cost of the workshop is $99. And of course because CuriousWorks is a registered charity, that means your ticket price is entirely tax-deductable. Epic Win. There are 15 places available so get in quick.

Participants should bring their own laptop and any video or images they have ready to upload. Don’t worry if you have no content, we’ll have lots handy for you to use.

To reserve your place at the workshop just RSVP here on AllAroundYou! Follow this link to find our payment details and you will be well on your way to internet stardom.

For those interested in a more advanced workshop, keep your eyes peeled next month, as we will soon be hosting an advanced tutorial devoted to installing Wordpress software on your own webhost. Something for all the FTP fans out there.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

2010 Next Wave Festival - Call for Proposals

Next Wave is now seeking project proposals for the 2010 Next Wave Festival.

DEADLINE
Friday 13 March 2009

Proposals must respond in interesting and complex ways to the 2010 Next Wave Festival theme NO RISK TOO GREAT.

Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals for interdisciplinary works encompassing a range of art forms, as well as to challenge traditional ideas of presentation, context and artist/audience dynamics. We are looking for young emerging artists, artist collectives and curators throughout Australia.

DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION PACK
It is essential to download the info pack (pdf 820kb) containing all the eligibility requirements, guidelines on how to apply, and the application form.

MORE INFO
It's always better to talk to us before you apply, so if you have ANY questions, email Ulanda Blair (ulanda@nextwave.org.au), or call us on 03 9329 9422. You can also visit our website.

Next Wave Time Lapse - Calling All Screen Artists

Next Wave is now seeking proposals for our brand new initiative, Next Wave Time Lapse.

DEADLINE
Friday 13 March, 2009

This landmark project, running over twelve months from this June, will feature an arresting program of new screen-based work by young emerging artists on Federation Square's Big Screen and surrounding multimedia sites.

Next Wave will select twelve of Australia's most exciting young video and new media artists to make new work for one of Melbourne's most visible and visited public sites, Federation Square. Next Wave Time Lapse will investigate the potential of screen-based art in public space, and build new audiences for this exciting art form.

TO APPLY
It is essential to download, read and complete the Next Wave Time Lapse Application Pack (pdf 1.8mb).
This Application Pack contains the eligibility requirements, our guidelines for applying and the application form.

MORE INFO
Call (03 9329 9422) or email Next Wave if you have any questions or need more info.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Aphids Residency and Mentoring Scheme

Aphids Residency and Mentoring 2009

Choose Your Own Adventure - Quick Response

The Choose Your Own Adventure – Quick Response has been set up by Aphids to assist young and emerging artists working within new music and/ or interdisciplinary practice to undertake unique professional and creative development on a national or
international level.

This is a unique and inspiring opportunity for an Australian young or emerging artist working in new music and/ or cross artform practice to propose one of the following:

. a national or international residency with a host organisation of your choice with a focus on new music / interdisciplinary art practice.

. a mentorship with a professional artist working in new music or cross-art form practice

. the development and creation of an interdisciplinary arts project for guidance and mentoring by Aphids

Dates

The proposed residency, mentorship, or arts project must be completed before the 30th November 2009. The start date and length of residency is flexible depending on the availability and circumstances of the successful applicant, and is open to negotiation between the selected artist, and Aphids.

. A cash contribution of $3000 + gst (if applicable) towards airfare and living expenses is provided by Aphids.

. Tailored mentoring by Aphids depending on the project and your needs.

www.aphids.net Founded in 1994, Aphids is artist-led, projectdriven and not-for-profit. Based in Melbourne, Aphids undertakes cross-artform projects usually inolving contemporary music,international cross-cultural exchanges and collaborations.

Aphids has a strong commitment to supporting artists through mentoring, project management, resource sharing and auspicing.

This has been formalised in Aphids’ Residencies and Mentoring Scheme for young and emerging artists working in music and cross-artform practice, established with the support of the Sidney Myer Fund.

During the residency process, Aphids provides formal and informal mentoring to a number of young artists. The Aphids Residencies meets a need for a tailored artistic and practical support for emerging artists at a crucial time in their careers.
Quick response
Applications due 5pm, Thursday 26 February
2009
What to se nd in
Applications by email only to residencies@aphids.net and should
include:
1. Maximum 1 page statement about why you want to undertake
your residency, mentorship, or project and how it would further
your artistic practice;
2. Maximum 1 page biography (including your age), focusing on
your work in new music and/or cross artform practice;
3. Maximum 3 examples of your work (text, images, music and/or
video available online or as an attachment to your email).
El igibil ity
To be eligible, you must be:
• An Australian artist
• Working in music and/or cross-artform practice
• Young (under 30) or emerging (in the first 5 years of your
professional artistic practice)
• Available to undertake and complete your residency, mentorship, or project before the 30th of November 2009.

Assessment Process

A panel of representatives from Aphids, and an independent arts expert will assess applications. Applicants may be asked to come in for an interview as part of the assessment process.

The successful applicant will be announced as soon as possible after the closing date. Up to 3 grants will be awarded, however Aphids reserves the right to reduce the
number of grants or the amount awarded.

All decisions are final.

More Information

www.aphids.net
residencies@aphids.net
The Aphids Residency and Mentoring scheme was established with the support of the Sidney Myer Fund.

Friday, February 6, 2009

Artist Studios available at Jugglers Art Space

Jugglers are excited to announce that they now have 12 artists studios across 3 spaces, Fortitude Valley, Wooloongabba and Norman Park. 5 spaces are currently available. Contact them for more info (07) 3252 2552 or info(at)jugglers.org.au

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Artist as Social Entrepreneur

If you are not already familiar with Big hArt then you are in for a really nice surprise. I recommend this forum especially if you are Brisbane based, and have not yet been inspired by Big hArt!

It's run as part of Metro Arts Biz Arts Makers program - Date: Wednesday February 11 2009

Time: 3pm to 6:30pm (6:30pm to 7pm drinks)

Speakers: Donna Jackson, Hubcap Productions; Scott Rankin, BIG hART; and more to be announced

www.metroarts.com.au
www.bighart.org

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Artist as Social Entrepreneur

Increasingly around Australia we are seeing positive examples of artists working as social entrepreneurs. These artists activate diverse strategies towards socio and political change by linking contemporary arts practice with the emerging field of social entrepreneurship. Their projects engage with identified communities and span artforms and community issues – from film, to photography, theatre and music; from issues of domestic abuse, to cultural dislocation and corporate greed. The measuring stick for a project's success is the positive social impact it has on the community. This forum will invite leading practitioners to unpack working methods through exploration of their current partnerships and projects in the realm of social entrepreneurship.

ABAF Workshops

Get skilled up in the new year - ready and armed to face those challenges.... Free ABAF (Australian Business Arts Foundation) workshops in Feb - register to make sure your seat is yours.

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AbaF Workshop – Artist Business

Whether you work full time as a visual artist, or supplement your artistic career with other work, you can improve your knowledge and skills at this free workshop.

Artist Business will strengthen your business skills and help you build a sustainable art practice. This practical workshop includes presentations by industry experts, leading visual artists, gallery professionals and arts managers. Topics include business basics, building relationships with clients, galleries and artist-run spaces, promotions and media relations.


This workshop is suitable for any professional visual artist, even if they don't derive much income from their art practice. Not sure whether you qualify? Email Jennifer Innes to find out or phone 03 9616 0314.

Date: Tuesday February 3 2009

Venue: Brisbane

Time: 9am – 5pm

Cost: FREE


AbaF Workshop – Seeking Sponsorship: How to approach business

This workshop is part of the Artist Business workshop series for visual artists. It covers using and preparing a business case, identifying what you can offer business, finding a potential partner, and developing a proposal and managing a relationship

Workshop places will be first offered to visual artists who have previously attended AbaF's Artist Business Workshop.

Places are limited! Register now at www.abaf.org.au or phone (03) 9616 0314.

Date: Wednesday February 4 2009

Venue: Brisbane

Time: 9.30am – 1.00pm

Cost: FREE


Seminar – Art of Good Business - Business Savvy: Networking, Influencing & Negotiating

It's back – the hugely popular Art of Good Business seminar returns in 2009! In this tough economic climate artists and arts organisations need tools, techniques and networks to secure contacts and private sector support.

This exclusive seminar will feature presentations from: Managing Partner and specialist in negotiation, Michael Klug from Clayton Utz; Lisa Butler, author of Networking Exposed; and senior staff from Queensland Newspapers and marketing and communications consultancy Three Plus on how arts organisations and artists can 'Network, Influence and Negotiate' their way to successful business relationships.

Register now at www.abaf.org.au or phone (03) 9616 0314.

Business Savvy: Networking, Influencing & Negotiating

Date: Thursday February 19 2009

Venue: Brisbane

Time: 9am – 12pm

Cost: FREE

Monday, January 26, 2009

BLKMRKT Proposals for 2009 - open!

Support your friendly Ari's they love you, in particular if you love to experiment.

Website: www.blkmrkt.com.au

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BLKMRKT PROJECT is now accepting proposals for 2009.

BLKMRKT is an artist run space available as a rental space to sucessful applicants. Please contact the gallery for venue hire funding and support options.
info@blkmrkt.com.au


Works/medium considered include:

Painting
Sculpture
Video
New media
Performance
Multi and mixed media works
Installation

Please send CV, support information and images of works to:
PO BOX 2973
Southport BC Qld 4215


Please also contact the gallery for basic rental costs and guidelines.

Gold Coast Arts Centre - Photographic Award

Photographers! please pay attention now - here is an award for you if you are an Australian photographer. Due in 2 weeks - get in there!

Due Date: Friday 13 Feb, 2009
Website: www.gcac.com.au

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The Award is an acquisitive art award and exhibition concentrating exclusively on still photographic based media by Australian artists.

We are delighted to announce that through the generous support of the Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Foundation,that the award enters a new era in 2009 with the doubling of prize money to $20,000.

$10,000 Winner - Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award - Work acquired for GCCAG Collection

plus

$10,000 in acquisitions for Gold Coast City Art Gallery collection

This years Judge is Naomi Cass, Director of the Centre for Contemporary Photography, Melbourne

Please go to our web site www.gcac.com.au and go to the Art Gallery page and down load the entry form from the Art Gallery page.

HUNT FOR TELEVISION'S NEXT GENERATION OF COMMUNICATORS

Well this looks good, I am all for more entertaining television =)

Due Date: Mon, 16 March
Website: www.projectnext.net.au
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WANTED: The next generation of broadcasters to produce an irreverent TV and web program about serious things.



ABC TV and Zapruder's other films - the people who brought the Chaser team to TV, and the creative force behind The Gruen Transfer and ENOUGH ROPE with Andrew Denton - are now actively looking for creative young people who are original thinkers with a view about what's happening in the world.



Andrew Denton, the show's Co-Executive Producer said: "We are looking for people keen to rattle some cages and receive mail beginning with the words 'Dear Sir or Madam, I have never been so outraged in all my life'. It's not just on-air talent we're after. This is a great opportunity for a new and talented team, across several disciplines, to build a TV and web program from the ground up."



Project NEXT, the working title of this new topical 10 x 30min program, will be on your screens later this year - on ABC1, ABC2, the web, mobile phones and on-line.



Series Producer Andy Nehl said: "We want to open the door to a new generation of communicators and performers, to find people who will abandon the usual definitions and who can look at the world in a different way. These are people who know in their hearts that there's more to the news cycle than we are being fed each week."



WHO CAN APPLY: applications are welcome from people aged 18-30 to work as reporters, producers, camera/directors, editors, graphic artists, researchers and web content producers.



HOW TO APPLY: go to projectnext.net.au for the application form. Deadline is close of business Monday March 16, 2009.



Project NEXT is a Zapruder's other films and ABC TV Arts, Entertainment and Comedy co-production.

IAN POTTER TRUST GRANTS

The Ian Potter Cultural Trust seeks to encourage the diversity and
excellence of emerging artists in Australia. The Trust makes grants of up to
$7,000 to early career artists practising in wide range of disciplines
within the arts, including the performing and visual arts, crafts, music,
the media, literature, design, community arts and other areas.

Deadline: 2 February
For further information, contact admin@ianpotter.org.au, or visit the
website at:http://culturaltrust.ianpotter.org.au/

INTERNATIONAL ONLINE – SUPERMASSIVEBLACKHOLE SUBMISSIONS

SuperMassiveBlackHole is dedicated to the photographic imagery resulting
from the time-based processes found in many interdisciplinary art practices
today. Fine Artists are encouraged to engage with the magazine as a way of
exhibiting, testing, developing and experimenting with new (or old) ideas
whether it is through a single image or a structured project.
SuperMassiveBlackHole magazine is accepting submissions for its upcoming
first issue (April 2009). SuperMassiveBlackHole accepts almost anything
involved with the photographic process, from straight photography to video,
performance documentation to written treatments.
SuperMassiveBlackHole is free to all and as such reaps no financial reward
through publication; unfortunately no payment can be offered to the
individuals published in its pages, other than the free publicity each
Contributor gains as a result of a successful submission.
Deadline: 1 April
For further information, contact SMBHmag@gmail.com or visit the website at:
http://www.supermassiveblackholemag.blogspot.com/

AUSTRIA – PRIX ARS ELECTRONICA – CALL FOR ENTRIES

Since 1987, the Prix Ars Electronica has served as an interdisciplinary
platform for everyone who uses the computer as a universal medium for
implementing and designing their creative projects at the interface of art,
technology and society.
The 23rd Prix Ars Electronica - International Competition for CyberArts is
open for entries now! The 'Computer Animation / Film / VFX' category has
been part of the Prix Ars Electronica since its very inception. It
recognizes excellence in independent work in the arts and sciences as well
as in high-end commercial productions in the film, advertising and
entertainment industries. In this category, artistic originality counts just
as much as masterful technical achievement.
Categories: Computer Animation / Film / VFX; Digital Music; Interactive Art;
Hybrid Art; Digital Communities; [the next idea] Grant; Media.Art.Research
Award; u19 - freestyle computing. Total Prize Money: € 122.500.

Online Submission Deadline: 6 March
For further information, E-Mail: info@prixars.aec.at, or visit the website:
http://prixars.aec.at

Harpo Foundation Grants

The foundation only gives grants to non-profit institutions that support
artists who are under recognized by the field. This applies to all artists
whether emerging or further along in their careers.
Proposals to the foundation can take the form of installations, public
interventions, residencies and exhibitions where the artist is commissioned
to create new work. All proposals must include a project description,
examples of the artist’s work, and a resume. The foundation’s grants must
only be used for artist’s honorarium and direct cost of the project. Grants
will usually not exceed $10,000.

Deadline: 1 April. Grantees will be notified by November 1, 2009.
For further information, email info@harpofoundation.org
, or visit the website:
http://www.harpofoundation.org/info.html

Thursday, January 22, 2009

JB Seed Grants Open

Look at this - no more complaining musicians please!! Here's another music specific, industry recognised grant program especially for you musos. It's now 5 years old, and is better than ever.

Due Date:: Monday, 27th April
Website:: http://www.thejbseed.com
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APPLICATIONS OPEN WEDNESDAY 21st JANUARY

APPLICATIONS CLOSE MONDAY 27th APRIL

THE JB SEED JUMP GRANT
The JB Seed JUMP grant is a dynamic opportunity for funding; we are seeking to fund musicians, musical technicians, and arts workers currently undertaking musical projects which will enable them to develop as artistic professionals and expand their income potential. There are 10 funding opportunities of up to $4000 available including three reserved for indigenous artists. We'll fund almost anything you need to further your career except for recording, mixing, mastering or the purchase of musical equipment.

THE JB SEED ART FOR THE PUBLIC GRANT
We are offering grants of up to $5000 for visual artists who are undertaking projects to be delivered free to the public, outdoors or in prominent indoor spaces. We want these works to become a form of social commentary, communication and inspiration between the artist and the general public.

THE JB SEED MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
The highly successful management workshop initiative will again grant up to 24 managers and self managed artists a place at our intensive workshop with some of the most experienced, innovative and successful music industry professionals in Australia. Should you be successful all you need to do is get yourself to your closest major airport! As an exciting bonus, this year thanks to The Falls Arts and Music Festival (Victoria and Tasmania) and Southbound (Western Australia), one lucky band managed by a JB Seed Management Workshop attendee will be chosen to play at all three festivals, with flights, accommodation and performance fee included!


THE JB SEED JACQUI MCCOY (GEIA) TRUST
This trust seeks to honour the memory of the tireless work of the late Jacqui McCoy (Geia), who devoted much of her life to assisting disadvantaged artists from all backgrounds, particularly Indigenous Australian artists. Every application submitted to The JB Seed in 2009 will automatically be eligible to be awarded funds from The Jacqui McCoy trust. We will be looking for projects that fit Jacqui’s ethos of growing a healthy, vibrant and nurturing Australian arts community, where artists feel empowered and supported to express themselves and become self sufficient.

This year all applications will be submitted online via Sonicbids. Sonicbids have also been kind enough to offer all applicants a free three month membership to their services. Check out what they do, there is no obligation to continue as a member of Sonicbids but you will be asked to sign up temporarily in order to submit your application. If you have problems or questions please check out our Frequently Asked Questions. If you still need help then email.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Soundclash - New Ozco Grant

So it looks like there's a little bit of attention coming your way if you are working in hybridised popular music forms... yes you! There's up to 10k for projects that fit the grid from the Australia Council, our lovely and switched on national funding body.

Due Date: Mon 20th April
Website: www.australiacouncil.gov.au

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The Australia Council for the Arts has just announced a new music initiative - Soundclash. In the past ten years, the field of contemporary popular music (pop, rock, hip hop, electronic dance music and other, related modern music forms) has become increasingly hybrid, challenging the boundaries of the form itself.

'Soundclash' seeks to address these developments by supporting contemporary popular music that takes risks and demonstrates a strong commitment to experimentation. The initiative aims to support experimental, creative and innovative music projects across all styles of contemporary popular music. Musically successful innovation within the popular music format is a key consideration in the assessment of this initiative.

'Soundclash' provides funding of up to $10,000 for any costs associated with a contemporary popular music project.

Guidelines are now available on our website at www.australiacouncil.gov.au/soundclash . Application forms will be online six weeks before the closing date.

Creative Sparks Brisbane City Council Grants

If you are a Brisbane based artist this grant round is really helpful for getting small - medium sized projects off the ground. You can also apply for professional development money to get yourself out of here, mentored or just simply presented.

Due Date: 9th Feb
Website: www.brisbane.qld.gov.au
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The Creative Sparks program is a joint initiative of Brisbane City Council and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. This program:

* supports creative projects that enrich Brisbane's communities
* develops the professional practice of local artists and cultural workers

This program offers three categories of funding:

* creative projects that enrich Brisbane’s communities
* new projects promoting professional development
* arts business partnerships

Applications will open on 6 October 2008 and close on 9 February 2009.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Want to work for Contact Inc?

I have a special place in my heart for this Brisbane based organisation - if you are keen to update your skills in facilitation, get in on some great projects with young people from multi-lingual and multi-cultural backgrounds, then here is a great opportunity for you!

Due Date: Monday, 26th January 2009
Website: http://www.contact.org.au/

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Is calling out for Emerging and Established Arts Workers for our 2009 programs Laydeez Biz, Little Laydeez and Each One Teach One:

Are you passionate about inspiring young people and facilitating their creative work?


Are you a dancer, rapper, krumper, singer, mc, dj, music producer, media artist, video artist?


Are you interested in working together with young people, community members and partners to build strong and peaceful communities?

For further information and Expression of interest forms send a message to crew(at)contact.org.au

Monday, January 19, 2009

Cut & Paste

If you're a designer, 2D or 3D or motion design - then here's a chance to go to the big apple and compete against 16 others across the globe...

Due Date: 20th Feb
Website: http://www.cutandpaste.com/

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CUT&PASTE DEADLINE EXTENDED

16:01:09 | 15.03
Digital artists, do ya wanna take over the world? Cut&Paste's Digital Design Tournament 2009 is starting it's engines, so if you want to be involved you've only got limited time left to apply. They've kindly extended the deadline to artists still recovering from their holiday breaks, so if you're ready to go head-to-head, live in action with other digital artists you'd better get a jump on it.

This year there are three categories in the tournament - 2D, 3D and Motion Design - and they are looking for contestants in sixteen cities all over the globe in just over a hundred days. All 48 winners will then be pitted against each other in their first ever Global Championship taking place in New York City. Boom!

They are also introducing a new series of Show&Tell sessions, where artists can share ideas and spread inspiration, as well as continuing their Audience Design Contests where you can create your own speed design in 2D or 3D.

The new deadlines are:
NORTH AMERICA: JANUARY 23, 2009
EUROPE & ASIA/PACIFIC: FEBRUARY 20, 2009

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Swell Sculpture Festival

The CALL FOR ENTRIES is open for the seventh outdoor sculpture exhibition along Queensland’s Currumbin Beach ocean walkway from the 11th - 20th September. The exhibition is open all hours and is free to the public with awards & acquisitions totalling $56,500.

We invite artists to enter and encourage full freedom of expression for all forms of sculpture.

Visit the website for an ENTRY FORM and further information.

ENTRIES CLOSE 24th March 2009


HIGHLIGHTS
Awards & Acquisitions of $56,500
200,000 Visitors Across 10 Days
Substantial Sculpture Sales
Swell Smalls Gallery – an exhibition of smaller works
Public Art Forum
Artist Talks
Guided Twilight Walks
Children’s Sculpture Workshops
Weekend Entertainment

Swell Sculpture Festival is a highly popular exhibition that presents diverse and creative sculptures captivating visitors from far and wide.

4ZzZ Programming Committee

Brisbane's favourite community radio station is calling for volunteers that are keen to jump on board and help with programming the station. If you already listen to 4ZzZ you can probably spot some holes where it can be improved.... so get in there!

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4ZzZ is excited to announce applications for its 2009 Programming Committee are now open to all subscribers. The committee makes all programming decisions for the station, including deciding the show roster.

As a member of the committee you will be responsible for making sure we achieve the best possible on-air sound. You will provide announcers with constructive feedback and help organise announcer training.

We are also looking for an experienced individual to fill the role of chairperson. This person should have knowledge of meeting procedure and a background of working within community organisations. The Chairperson runs meetings, keeps records up-to-date, and reports to the Station Manager and Board of Directors.

These are voluntary positions and you will need to attend regular meetings generally held outside of normal working hours.

You'll also need to become familiar with 4ZzZ's Station Policy
and the Codes of Practice for Community Radio .

To be involved with 4ZzZ you must be a subscriber.

If you'd like to apply, or would like more info, please email bronwen@4zzzfm.org.au

Friday, January 16, 2009

Brisbane Festival 09 - Under The Radar

Under the Radar supports new performance projects and is part of the Brisbane Festival's now annual program of events. Good exposure if you are an upcoming artist in the performing arena.

www.brisbanefestival.com.au

Due Date: Monday, 16th Feb 2009
Contact: undertheradar(AT)majorbrisbanefestivals.com.au
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UNDER THE RADAR is back and is currently in need of a programme.

Applications are now open to be a part of Brisbane Festival's 16 day curated fringe theatre festival to be held at Metro Arts and throughout Brisbane's CBD from 18 September - 3 October 2009.

Applications can be submitted online at www.brisbanefestival.com.au and close on Monday 16 February 2009 6pm (QLD time).

We are looking for exciting, outrageous and innovative theatre works that are new and under 60 minutes AND, for the first time, a programme to put out into the streets and shop fronts of Brisbane's CBD.

Get online and check out the info!

Speak Out - EOI's for Arts Facilitators

=) Speak Out do great work with communities across Queensland, they are looking for great people to help them with their mission, particularly people that have experience facilitating workshops and have specific skills that they can call upon throughout the year.

Website:: http://www.speakout.com.au/
Due Date:: Friday, 30th January
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Calling all creative arts facilitators!

SpeakOut is currently seeking creative arts facilitators interested in working with SpeakOut in 2009. We are compiling a new database based on our revised expression of interest form. Please complete this EOI with your updated details, as we will be recruiting from updated EOIs only.

Please return your EOI by Friday 30th January. We are looking to hold orientation sessions in March.

By completing this EOI, you will be considered for:

SpeakOut Connect projects and programs; SpeakOut Connect offers the highest quality program development and delivery

- Creative arts workshops and programs
- Research and consultation
- Tailor-made school holiday programs

Our mission is to provide innovative programs and workshops that support creative expression, develop skills and promote social awareness.

Creative Pathways in the Central West (CPCW) program
CPCW is a creative skills and enterprise development program for young people in Central West Queensland. This program helps to address the significant issue of young people moving away from the region in search of alternative avenues for education and employment. CPCW also supports rural communities in the Central West region to access services that were not previously available and provides opportunities to diversify from traditional rural activities through exposure to creative and knowledge-based industries and technologies.

Stylin’ UP Regional program

Pride in self, Pride in Community, Pride in Culture
Stylin’ UP Regional is a state-wide program working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to deliver outcomes in arts, culture and social change.

ORBIT and Traineeship programs
ORBIT is a skills exploration, development and transition program that includes creative industries focussed workshops and training.

SpeakOut Traineeship is a 12 month creative industries focussed employment and training program for young people with limited opportunities.The Traineeship combines nationally accredited training (Certificate III), creative skills development, self-devised projects and work for select clients.

Myer Foundation Funding

Grants are capped at $30,000

www.myerfoundation.org.au


Future Closing Dates: 2009 closing dates for the Arts and Humanities Small Grants Program applications are:

- Wednesday 4th February 2009
- Wednesday 8th April 2009
- Thursday 16th July 2009
- Wednesday 14th October 2009

Myer Family Philanthropy is synonymous with the Arts in Australia. The tradition of giving to enrich cultural life began with Sidney Myer – a passionate supporter of the arts. In celebrating the life and cultural interests of Sidney Myer, a number of initiatives have been established over the past 70 years including the Sidney Myer Music Bowl and the Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards.

We believe that there is a strong connection between the arts, the humanities and a healthy community.

The Sidney Myer Fund continues to fund the arts, and seeks to play a critical role in upholding the integrity of the arts community within Australia by supporting artistic initiatives that often fall outside other funding agendas.

Our current priority areas in the Arts and Humanities Small Grants Program are as follows:

# To build capacity of the individual through ensuring that professional artists gain access to training, development and mentoring.

# Develop new works by individual Australian artists and small and medium-sized organisations in the following areas:
- Indigenous arts
- Regional areas
- Experimental and emerging art forms

# Humanities - Projects that support the Humanities, particularly those that contribute to a broad understanding of and engagement with the Humanities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Applications now open: The Small Grants Program in the Arts and Humanities is now accepting applications for funding. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 4th February 2009.

Applications may be postmarked the closing date.

Limitation: Organisations can only receive one grant from the Arts and Humanities Small Grants Program within a 12-month period.

Grant size: Grants are capped at $30,000 and are generally made for a one-year period only.

Number of applications: Only one application can be considered per applicant. This includes applications submitted to another funding area of The Myer Foundation or the Sidney Myer Fund. Exceptions are made when multiple applications are received from universities and other large organisations where they represent different faculties, departments or schools, and the proposals are unrelated.

How to apply: If you wish to apply for a small grant in the area of the Arts and Humanities please refer hit the "Apply Now" button, you will be redirected to more information on our website.

introducing.....

I will be irregularly posting information here to remind you and me this year to get our butts organised and apply for stuff to make stuff and stuff.

Here's to a highly organised 2009!

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