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A huge congratulations to local artist and designer Lillardia Briggs-Houston of Ngarru Miimi who has been nominated in two categories in the National Indigenous Fashion Awards. Her work has been shortlisted for The Cultural Adornment And Wearable Art Award and The Textile Design Award. See all the nominees and their works here https://nifa.com.au/nifa-2020-nominees/ |
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Our 2019 Annual Report is now available for viewing! Take a look back at the projects we were involved with and the vibrant work of the artists in our region. Head over to Issuu to access a digital copy of the report. |
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We took a trip out to Tirkandi Inaburra to discuss future arts projects and the fabulous programs they have which focus on Arts and Culture. We also admired the many murals on site, including a new work by artist Sandon Gibbs-O’Neill of Burruguu Art which 'tells a story of Tirkandi Inaburra, the community and the boys journey while at Tirkandi.' |
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During her time as Western Riverina Arts June Artist of the Month, Sarah Tiffen had a chat with Sally Bryant on the ABC Riverina Breakfast show. They discussed the Creative Writing Soiree at Historic Hydro, famous visitors to Leeton and collaborative exhibitions planned for the future. Here's the interview if you missed it!
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Artist Kerri Weymouth is collaborating with fashion historian Tom McEvoy on a Masters project based on her two Uncles, award-winning fashion designers Ross Weymouth and John Claringbold. Many of their works are held in a large collection by the Griffith Regional Art Gallery who are also assisting with this project. Western Riverina Arts was privileged to be able to take a sneak peek of this exciting project-in-development. |
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The Leeton Museum and Gallery opened with the long awaited 'Water by Design - The Leeton Water Story' exhibit. The exhibition features a detailed audio guide - so bring your earphones. The exhibit was a drawcard for Steph Cooke MP who stopped by for a visit. |
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The Yanco Powerhouse Museum has reopened and is now ready to receive visitors! Please ring 0484 761 576 before visiting to confirm a volunteer is in attendance.
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Paul Barlow, violin tutor and Vice President of the Murrumbidgee Conservatorium of Music.
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PAUL BARLOW
Our July artist of the month is the well-travelled and multi-talented violinist, tutor and Vice President of the Murrumbidgee Regional Conservatorium of Music, Paul Barlow.
Paul was born and raised in Ireland, first picking up the violin at seven years old. Originally wanting to play the trombone, his mother suggested he instead try the violin that once belonged to his grandfather. Paul subsequently discovered a love for it and went on to study at the Royal Irish Academy of Music for a few years as well as playing with an Irish folk group that toured local pubs. In the following years Paul lived, worked and studied in various countries including Spain, Italy, Mexico and the United States. During his time in Spain and Italy, he studied humanities, completing a Masters Degree in Philosophy and a Bachelors Degree in Theology and was part of an Italian ensemble that played for the Pope. Paul developed videography skills in America where he worked in patient education using interactive multimedia and animation work in the medical field.
After living abroad for many years, Paul met his partner, married, had a child, and moved to Australia, settling in the Western Riverina to be close to his wife’s family for the birth of their second child. It was Paul’s sister-in-law, a singing teacher, who first asked him to take on a pupil to learn violin. From that point his pupil numbers grew so much, he sidelined his business and focused solely on tutoring. Seeing the growing interest in music, Paul became part of the working group that started the momentous task of forming and legalising a music Conservatorium in Griffith, which was finalised in 2018.
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Paul preparing for an online lesson.
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Raina Savage, Griffith Regional Arts and Museum Manager, and Secretary of the Murrumbidgee Regional Conservatorium of Music notes Paul’s contributions to the organisation: “Paul Barlow has been involved with the Board of Murrumbidgee Regional Conservatorium since the idea was first developed in 2017. He is passionate about bringing the love and joy of music to the community, particularly giving children in the public education sector the opportunity to learn an instrument and have a musical education. He is a gentle, enthusiastic and creative teacher and over the past four years he has been the main driver of getting MRCM teachers into primary schools across the region, enlisting dozens of students in many schools. His efforts have increased the profile of MRCM in the community, and helped to ensure that regional children have the same access to a musical education as those in metropolitan areas.”
The Conservatorium student body has grown steadily since 2018, and they are always open for new enrollments. Paul now has between 40 and 60 students at any one time, which he teaches as he travels around the Riverina visiting schools and homes. With the arrival of COVID-19 and its social distancing restrictions, Paul has been able to utilise his extensive background in videography to convert lessons to an online format so his students can still receive first class tutoring.
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Paul's home office set up to provide lessons for students learning via distance or self-isolating.
Images and story by Camille Whitehead, Tuesday 7th July 2020.
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This is an excerpt. Please read the full article on our website.
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RAF Recovery Boost
Regional Arts NSW is excited to begin the delivery of this year’s Regional Arts Fund (RAF) program. RAF Recovery Boost will be offered in three phases, to provide short (𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳: up to $3000), medium (𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆: up to $60,000) and long-term (𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹: up to $120,000 ) support to regional artists, arts organisations and communities heavily impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Read the guidelines here.
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Fivebough At The Heart Of Leeton
Leeton artist Jason Richardson is collaborating with the Community Op Shop on a display that will be installed during July in the Shop’s main street windows, on the theme of the Fivebough Wetlands. Read the story behind the installation and how you can purchase the accompanying vinyl bumper sticker, with proceeds assisting the development of local arts projects.
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Small Projects Grants (Quick Response)
Small Project Grants support the creation, development and presentation of new work and professional development or promotion for NSW-based professional artists and arts and cultural workers.You can apply for between $500 and $5000 towards your project, which must be a clearly defined arts and cultural activity. Find out more.
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Our Riverina
Our Riverina curator talks are a video collaboration between Jason Richardson and the Leeton Art Society Inc, which seeks to explore the distinct relationships between regional artists and the landscape.
“I have a theory that being based in regional Australia gives artists distinct connections to their environments,” explained project coordinator Jason Richardson. “Each of the four Leeton Shire artists had landscape artworks to discuss and it was interesting to learn how their art-making had changed the way they see our region.”
The videos will be released on the Leeton Art Society Facebook page during July. Our Riverina is supported by Create NSW’s Country Arts Support Program, a devolved funding program administered by Regional Arts NSW and Western Riverina Arts on behalf of the NSW Government.
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Yarruwala School Holiday Workshops
This fantastic series of school holiday Wiradjuri community workshops by Kerry Johnson includes cultural strengthening, self-care, modelling, dance, drama, music - all kinds of fabulous activities - and can lead to participation in some Yarruwala Festival events. Workshops are for ages 7+. For more information please get in touch with Kerry Johnson on 0413 573 530.
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The Riverina Lectures With Anthea da Silva
Join Darling Portrait Prize winner and Griffith Regional Art Gallery Public Programs Officer Anthea da Silva for the second instalment of the Riverina Lectures. The Riverina Lectures are a roving lecture series promoting diverse storytelling and the voices of local and external artists and cultural leaders. The lectures will be recorded and distributed as a free long-term resource.
Anthea will unpack some of the highs and lows of her creative ventures, and chat a little about the ‘Prize’ and how it fits within a broader arts spectrum. This is a free event with light refreshments provided. Due to COVID-19 restrictions booking are essential. Please contact (02) 6962 8338 or gallery@griffith.nsw.gov.au
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Historic Hydro Writers Collective - Weekly Meetup
All are welcome to join the Historic Hydro Writers Collective Weekly Meetup every Wednesday night from 7pm, to share a few drinks, discussion and any writing projects you've been working on. Please bring a notebook, pens and a piece of writing to share. This event is free to attend and is supported by Leeton Shire Council and Historic Hydro management.
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Hand Building With Clay Workshops
Di Tarr is offering an introduction to hand building with clay workshops at the Green Gecko art studio. Join a small group in making pinch pots, working with coils and slab building.
Dates: Wednesday’s 3 consecutive weeks $180. 22/7, 29/7, and 5/8. Morning 10am -12 noon or afternoon session 1-3pm. Saturday’s three consecutive weeks morning session 25 7, 1/8 and 8/8 10am -12 noon, or afternoon session 1pm - 3pm. For more details please message Di Tarr.
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Haunting Floor Talk by Artist Vic McEwan
Join renowned contemporary Artists and Riverina local Vic McEwan for a fascinating insight into the "Haunting" exhibition. Vic will discuss historical relevance of the objects and images to the Murrumbidgee River found with this atmospheric exhibition toured by the national Museums of Australia. Free event, all welcome, morning tea provided. Limited numbers. Please RSVP by 5pm Wednesday 15 July by contacting the Gallery on (02) 6962 8338 or emailing gallery@griffith.nsw.gov.au |
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Self Paw-Traits (School Holiday Workshop)
Do you love pets? Identify with rabbits or wolves? Perhaps have a spirit animal, daemon or patronus? Perhaps you love movies produced by Animal Logic? Then the Griffith Regional Art Gallery has got the school holiday workshop for you! Let the Art Gallery zoo keepers guide you through a self-pawtraiture workshop based on animals and ANTHROPOMORPHISM* focusing on contemporary Australia Artists as examples. *imagining human characteristics or behaviour in animals. |
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Doodle Art (School Holiday Activity)
Grong Grong Earth Park is running Doodle Art, an annual winter holiday global art challenge for all ages. They post a challenge topic at 9am each week day on their Facebook page. You have till 8am the next day to inbox them with a photo of your art which they'll post up on their page. The picture with the most likes gets a prize, plus there are many other chances to win a prize. The first challenge was Pyjama Day.
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Portraiture Workshop
An enriching day learning the basics of portraiture in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. Join the inaugural winner of the National Portrait Gallery’s Darling Art Prize and our very own Public Programs Officer, Anthea da Silva in an enriching day learning the basics of life drawing and portraiture in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. Anthea has over 20 years’ experience teaching these disciplines and her passion is palpable! All skill levels welcome.
Materials provided, BYO favorites. Price includes light refreshments.
OR book Life Drawing for Beginners and get 2 sessions for $60. |
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Life Drawing
The Art Gallery presents weekly Life Drawing sessions for over 18s - from beginners to experienced artists taught by Anthea da Silva. Learn techniques and develop a deeper awareness of the ways we see in real-time, celebrating the dynamism & immediacy of seeing & drawing a real live human model striking short poses from 1 - 20 minutes. A typical 2 hour session includes a break to share some of McWilliam’s finest with refreshments, and a chance to chat about art and what’s happening locally, nationally or internationally. Some say it’s like yoga for artists, with vino. Max number on site is 20. Please arrive early to setup for a prompt start at 6pm. |
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Entries Open: Contemporary Jewellery Award 2020
Entries are now open for The National Contemporary Jewellery Award (NCJA). NCJA attracts Australia’s leading contemporary object artists, expanding the boundaries of the art of human adornment. The winning piece in each Award is acquired to develop the National Contemporary Jewellery Collection that was established in 1988. Entries close 16 October 2020. For more info contact Raymond Wholohan on 02 6962 8338 or ncja@griffith.nsw.gov.au
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Artstate Wagga Wagga
Save the date for Artstate Wagga Wagga! Artstate will feature an exciting program of theatre, music, dance, film and visual arts celebrating the vitality and creativity of NSW regional artists. See the current event programming here.
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Write North Writers’ Group Residency (Mid-Career to Established)
Write North is delivered in partnership with Byron Writers Festival, to support a writers’ group (of between 2 – 4 members) to undertake a writing residency and mentorship program affiliated with Byron Writers Festival in 2020. This residency opportunity comes with $10,000 financial support for the successful group to continue their writing development after the residency. |
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Nickelodeon Writing Program: International
In tandem with the domestic branch of the Nickelodeon Writing Program, the international branch is on its way to becoming one of the best in the biz. While in the Program, writers receive hands-on experience writing spec scripts and pitching story ideas in both live action and animated television. They also meet our series creators, story editors and showrunners, as well as work in writers’ rooms, attend pitches, records, show tapings and more. Oh, and they write a lot too, all while being provided a salaried position for up to six months!
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NAISDA Dance College
Applications for full time training at NAISDA Dance College are now open. NAISDA Dance College is Australia’s premier Indigenous training college which offers professional expertise and world class training facilities to deliver accredited training programs that are rich in cultural learning and practice.
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ANAT Ideate: Art + Technology Program
ANAT is calling for art + technology research proposals that actively imagine the future, that take us through the looking glass to the other side. ANAT will fund SIX research projects that “take futures seriously” by proposing “new habits and practices of attention, invention, and experimentation.” Selected artists will be commissioned to research and develop new creative ideas over a four-month period. They will be paid an artist’s fee of $10,000, and will receive a contribution of $1,000 towards research documentation.
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The Joyce Spencer Fellowship
Round 1 applications for the inaugural Joyce Spencer Textiles Fellowship close 19th July. Worth $4,000, the fellowship will support textile artists based in regional NSW to develop and present their original work. The fellowship is in honour of Joyce’s lifelong connection to regional living and regional making in both the Southern Highlands and Narrandera. For more details and to apply please visit The Cad Factory www.cadfactory.com.au
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Dance Rites 2020
Calling all First Nations dance groups! Registrations are now open for Dance Rites 2020, in which a gathering of dance groups from across the nation will come together to share their traditional culture, language and contemporary culture. This year it will be a digital event, broadcast on the Opera House’s social media channels in November. Find out more.
Cash prizes include: First place $20,000, Second place $5,000, Rites of Passage for Intergenerational Transfer of knowledge $4,000, Wildcard $3,000
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Animation Screenplay Competition
International competition: the overall grand prize winner in either film, TV or short category will be welcomed to the ScreenCraft Development Program and receive personal introductions and phone calls with one or more top Hollywood literary managers who are looking for talented emerging drama screenwriters.
The top 3 winners’ project info and log lines will be circulated and recommended to our network of over 60 Hollywood managers, agents, producers and development executives.
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Expression of Interest: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Artists
Murrumbidgee Local Health District invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander professional Artists to submit an Expression of Interest to undertake artwork for an Aboriginal Cultural Courtyard situated within the Wagga Wagga Health Service campus. Read the brief here.
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ArtsLab Emerging Artist Program
Are you an emerging artist aged 18-26? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to further your creative development and career. With a residency, mentorship, masterclasses, connections to industry, and a season showing of your work.
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Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award
Grafton Regional Gallery is pleased to announce that entries are now open for the 2020 JADA to artists residing in Australia aged over 16 years. Artists are invited to enter up to two drawings. The winner of the acquisitive prize of $35,000 sponsored by the Friends of Grafton Gallery will be announced at the official opening on Friday 2 October 2020. This biennial drawing prize seeks to encourage and promote innovation and excellence in Australian drawing practice. The deadline for entries has been extended to 19 July 2020.
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