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FEBRUARY WRAP-UP | ARTIST OF THE MONTH | LATEST NEWS | UPCOMING EVENTS | OPPORTUNITIES | GRANTS
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Western Riverina Arts staff road tripped up to Coffs Harbour in Arts Mid North Coast's neck of the woods for the Annual RADO ED Networking Meeting. Pictured is the network's meeting on day one with Chris Keely, Sam Wild and Bec Dean from Create NSW.
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One more reason to visit Western Riverina Art's office in the
Leeton Museum and Gallery are the gallery/museum kittens, Vincent and Pablo! Vincent and Pablo were rescued from the bowels of the LMAG building earlier this year, and are soon to be official mouse catchers of the building - and take the title of Museum Kittens, much esteemed around the world. You can support the kittens here.
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Congratulations to Narrandera artist Mahni Ireland for her inclusion in the annual HSC showcase Art Express! "Her artwork titled 'Forest of Fortune' is a collection of 22 tarot cards from the major arcana, designed, digitally illustrated and printed to be interactive." Read the story here.
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Kensington House Entertainment and Leeton Shire Council hosted a special meet and greet event at the Leeton Community Roxy Theatre to officially announce the cast and crew of Leeton’s production of Shakespeare’s Henry V including talent from Leeton, Griffith, Wagga Wagga, Temora, Ganmain and Coleambally Tickets on sale now! |
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Lee Blacker-Noble
Our next Artist of the Month will be long time Leeton resident, artist and muralist Lee Blacker-Noble. Keep an eye out on our blog feed for the upcoming story on Lee's arts practice and long career.
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Western Riverina Arts Micro Grants are NOW OPEN!
Western Riverina Arts are excited to announce that we have launched a micro grants initiative as a result of funding from the NSW Government. WRA are offering small grants of $200 - $800, with a very quick application turnaround to creatives within our four LGAs. We hope that the Western Riverina Arts Micro Grants will not only help some people during this period, but will produce outcomes that can continue beyond the current crisis. Please note the purpose of this grant is to assist with funding for small deliverable projects and verifiable materials and services. We would love to spread the funds as far as possible to those in need, so please do not just apply for quantum amounts.
Please visit this link for more details on eligibility, requirements and to download the application forms. Forms can be submitted to comms@westrivarts.com.au or dropped off at our office at 27-33 Chelmsford Place, Leeton (where physical forms can also be picked up).
We strongly encourage all artists and creative groups and organisations in our LGA's to apply for the ONE-TIME funding opportunity.
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Bark Painting Repatriation Journey
In May 2020 Wiradjuri Artist Veronica Collins was given guardianship of a bark painting that had been part of Neil Pilloni's family for over six decades. From that moment on, Veronica began a quest to return it to its Traditional Owners. Investigative research discovered that it belonged to the Anindilyakwa People of Groote Eylandt. Ten months later in February 2021 Hape Kiddle was tasked with delivering it by hand to the Anindilyakwa Traditional Owners on Groote Eylandt N.T. from Griffith in regional NSW.
The repatriation was significant and historic because it is the only known painting that has representation of a creation being of that land. Now that it's back on Country, it is unable to be viewed by women and children. Veronica's tireless work to repatriate the painting has forever connected Wiradjuri and Anindilyakwa People, both culturally and spiritually.
A coming together event was held at the Griffith Regional Art Gallery on 11th March 2021 to honour Veronica's quest. Keep a lookout for stories that will reveal the extraordinary efforts that went into getting this unique painting back on Country.
Image 1: Neil Pilloni hands over guardianship of the painting to Wiradjuri Artist Veronica Collins on 29.5.20
Image 2: Anindilyakwa Traditional Owner Dennis Maminyamaja receives the painting that was delivered in person to Groote Eylandt 19.2.21
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Volunteer and Maintentance Helper Call Out
The Yanco Powerhouse Museum is on the hunt for new volunteers to help with the maintenance of the museum and ad hoc errands. Any hours you can donate towards helping this large local museum would be greatly appreciated. The museum is open the last Sunday of each month. Please get in touch with Western Riverina Arts or the Museum Manager directly on 0484 761 576 to register your interest.
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Henry V Tickets On Sale Now!
The King Is Coming to Leeton 21 - 24 April. Purchase your tickets here.
The Roxy Theatre and Kensington House Entertainment are proud to present this ground-breaking professionally-led production of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays – Henry V. This ambitious production about brotherhood, courage and conquest will mark the theatrical directorial debut of Leeton’s own Jake Speer and his return to play the title role of King Henry V. Featuring a region-wide cast and a production team comprised of both local and national acclaim, Henry V seeks to bring the whole community together in what will mark a pivotal moment in the Roxy Theatre's history before undergoing significant refurbishment.
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New Public Work From Tobias Bennett
Ode to the Mighty Murray by Leeton Artist Tobias Bennett was added to the Albury-Wodonga public art trail as part of the Upstream Festival. The Murray Cod sculpture was installed at Oddie's Creek at Noreuil Park.
"The Murray Cod is a fish of great significance. It is the largest exclusively freshwater fish in Australia residing in the largest river system in the land. For millions of years, Murray Cod have dominated the waters of the Murray-Darling basin. Fossils have been found from 26 million years ago and many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creation stories describe a giant Murray Cod which originally carved the Murray River in a time before time. Since European settlement, wild populations of Murray Cod have declined significantly to now being listed as endangered, largely due to commercial exploitation and human intervention with the river."
You can tour the Albury-Wodonga public art trail online via this link.
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Six Museums Within Leeton Shire To Be Assisted By New Museum Development Officer Petra Player
"Miss Player has started as a museum development officer which will encompass the shire's six museums.
The position came about through funding from the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal under its Investing in Rural Community Futures initiative.
It is a working collaboration with Leeton Shire Council, as well as Western Riverina Arts that will see Petra work to improve the shire's museums, promoting them and encouraging residents and visitors alike to get through the doors and explore." Read the full story in the Irrigator.
Image: L-R, Aanya Whitehead, Executive Director Western Riverina Arts, Suesann Vos Events & Cultural Services Coordinator Leeton Shire Council and Petra Play, Museum Development Officer.
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Fran Ifould and Bohie Palecek Lead Engaging Artist Talks for FIRE - WATER - LAND Exhibition Opening
Those who attended the official opening of FIRE - WATER - LAND at the Leeton Museum and Gallery were treated to an engaging talk between artists Fran Ifould and Bohie Palecek. The discussions held between the mother and daughter duo were intriguing and revealed a tonne of surprising facts and insights into Fran's work. The exhibition FIRE - WATER - LAND Recent And Retrospective Artworks On Paper By Printmaker Fran Ifould is on display until March 26.
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Artstate Impact Assessment
For the past four years, Regional Arts NSW together with partnering Regional Arts Development Organisations has worked to shine a light on the creative excellence that exists across regional NSW through the hybrid arts festival and conference, Artstate NSW.
Following the conclusion of Artstate in Wagga Wagga in 2020, Regional Arts NSW engaged WRI (Western Research Institute) to conduct an independent evaluation of Artstate in order to understand the importance of the event for its delegates, for regional arts policy and to measure its social and economic impacts. The final Impact Assessment has now been published, and The Artstate team is proud to announce that this evaluation concluded that “Artstate delivered on its intended aims of the event." Read the full Impact Assessment here.
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Narrandera Creates Program Launch
Narrandera Arts and Creative Network launched their Narrandera Creates Project with an exciting program of workshops and networking events scheduled over the coming year. The program features artists such as Cory McKenzie, Ro Burns, Jacqui Herrmann, Karen Ritchie and Kerri Weymouth. You can view the full 2021 program here or you can purchase workshop tickets here.
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South West Arts' Arts & Business Development Hub Now Open
Western Riverina Arts travelled to Deniliquin to visit its neighbouring RADO South West Arts to celebrate the opening of their Arts and Business Development Hub on Wed 3rd March 2021. Many guests arrived to appreciate the transformation of the heritage ex-Council Chambers to a thriving centre for Arts and Culture. It was officially opened by the NSW Minister of the Public Service and Employee Relations, Aboriginal Affairs, and the Arts, Don Harwin. Afterwards conversations were held between the RADOs focussing on strategic cross-border initiatives that could help connect the wider region.
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National Portrait Gallery Curator and Artist Talk
Make sure to save March 27 in your calendars for this FREE event! This Curator and Artist Talk in Jerilderie will see National Portrait Gallery Curator, Penny Grist, and artist, Anthea da Silva, have an in-depth discussion on portrait paintings. Anthea da Silva will take you through her journey to being the winner of the inaugural Darling Portrait Prize with her painting of contemporary dancer Dr Elizabeth Cameron-Dalman OAM. Tickets include a grazing plate and glass of bubbles on arrival.
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Nerida Stockley: A Secular View
A Secular View is an exhibition spanning twenty-five years of sustained practice by Northern Territory based artist Neridah Stockley. Whist Stockley is best known as a painter, this survey reveals the diversity of her practice including drawings, collage, dry point etchings and a growing body of ceramic work. This exhibition runs until the 2nd of May at Griffith Regional Art Gallery.
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Travel To The Moon
Travel to space at this projection event in Leeton's CWA Hall!
Local artists will present a program of intergalactic material for all-ages! There will be a glow of lunar reflection and awesome sights from the cosmos. Gold coin donation on entry would be appreciated to assist with costs. Friday, 6pm 2nd April 2021, 3 Wade Ave, Leeton.
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PPAA Exhibition Opening Night & Awards Presentation
The Penny Paniz Acquisitive Arts (PPAA) Competition and Exhibition is the Leeton Art Societies annual art event. The 2021 event is set to attract hundreds of locals and interstate visitors to see over 150 artworks that are on display and for sale. Please join the Leeton Art Society for the Opening and Awards Presentation Night to enjoy great local art and some light refreshments. This year's esteemed judges are artists Kerri Weymouth and Yianni Johns.
Opening Night: 6-8pm April 1st, Leeton Museum and Gallery
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Grant Writing Webinar
Join Creative Plus Business for a webinar on how to write, manage and maintain funding! Wednesday 24 March 6pm. Find out more here.
This FREE webinar will explore:
- The different kinds of funding available;
- Creating a Grant Folder (and being ready for opportunities);
- Researching Funding and Considering Applications;
- Writing the Proposal – and avoiding the Common Errors;
- Creating a Grant Calendar;
- The Acquittal Process – and how to Recover from Setbacks;
- Five Ways to FAIL at Grants.
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Mona Magazine Writing Workshops and Information Nights
Mona is a new community-focused women’s magazine for women who live in rural and remote communities in Australia, and is completely authored and produced by women from these settings. They want to show what it truly means to be a regional or rural Australian woman in the 21st century!
Mona Magazine Workshop: Leeton
Join Mona for their first FREE workshop at Leeton Museum and Gallery on Saturday 27th March. Workshops in non-fiction (interview skills, essay writing, report writing), fiction (all different genres) and art. All levels of skills are welcome, bring your own ideas or come and be inspired!
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Leeton Paint & Sip Pop Up
Saturday, 24 April | Book your ticket here.
Thanks to the Hotel Leeton, Succa Mum's sell-out Paint & Sip workshop is coming to Leeton!
Join Succa Mum for a fun afternoon of step-by-step painting. No painting experience needed. All levels are welcome. You will be painting a beautiful Lilac-breasted Roller. All art materials will be supplied including a 40 x 50cm stretched canvas for your masterpiece. The ticket includes a glass of wine upon arrival. Additional drinks can be purchased at the bar.
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Time Travel Experience
Ever wanted to try a time machine? Come and experience a prehistoric era from the comfort of Leeton's CWA Hall with artist Jason Richardson! The event runs Saturday 17th April from 6.45pm.
This event is suitable for all-ages and will feature the debut of original music by a local composer for the classic film The Lost World. Gold coin donation on entry would be appreciated to assist with costs. This event is supported by Western Riverina Arts and Create NSW.
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Free Curatorial Crash Course
Do you ever wonder what art curators do? How it works? What impact do curators have on how you see art? Are you a curator or artist wanting to compare approaches? Or would you just like to experience an enjoyable afternoon thinking and talking about art? As Curator - Exhibitions at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra, Penny Grist has to select, arrange, and interpret images to bring inspiring, surprising and engaging stories to gallery visitors through exhibitions. To get a taste of how this happens, join Penny for a fun, thought-provoking, interactive workshop. Saturday March 27th, reserve your place here.
This event is supported by Murrumbidgee Council and the NSW Government through The Festival of Place - Summer Fund.
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Festival of Small Halls: Paradise Palladium Theatre Morundah
Festival of Small Halls is a series of tours that takes the best folk and contemporary acoustic artists performing at two of our country’s largest festivals, and sends them on the road to tiny halls in communities all over Australia. Festival of Small Halls rolls into Morundah on Thursday, 22nd April 2021 with Bobby Alu and This Way North. Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Tickets available online here.
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One Man's Dream Projections
As a feature of the “One Man’s Dream” celebrations, relive the last 50 years of sharing history at Griffith Pioneer Park Museum through a spectacular projection display! Park in the Museum car park and enjoy a fabulous collection of memories projected onto the water tank. Drivers and pedestrians are encouraged to take care when arriving and departing the site. The 15 minute video will play on a loop from 7pm to 10pm, on April 5 2021.
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Local Magazine Accepting Submissions
Mona Mag would like to hear from Regional women from diverse backgrounds who would like to contribute to the first edition of the magazine. They are seeking submissions of all kinds such as: fiction (poetry, short stories, flash fiction, extracts from longer form work, monologues), non-fiction (essays, creative non-fiction, interviews, reports), reviews, oral storytelling, musical performances, visual art, experimental forms, including multimedia forms. Send submissions to monawomensmagazine@gmail.com
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Public Art EOI - Lost Lanes
Wagga Wagga City Council is calling for Expressions of Interest from artists to create a temporary, site-specific artwork or intervention within the Wollundry Lagoon Cultural Precinct. The project will launch at the 2021 Lost Lanes event on Saturday 26 June and remain in place through the June/July school holiday period. They're interested to hear creative ideas that will:
- Create wonderment, surprise or delight
- Be effective both during the day and night
- Tie to the theme of Lost Lanes 2021 which is 'gloWW'
- Draw inspiration from the area
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The Writer's Space Fellowships
In this exciting new program, 12 two-week fellowships will be offered to writers with disability or who are D/deaf, with six residency fellowships and six online fellowships available. This program has been generously supported by the NSW Government and is available to writers in New South Wales only. Closes March 26.
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2021 ABR Elizabeth Jolley Short Story Prize
Opening: 20 January 2021 First prize: $AU6,000 Second prize: $AU4,000 Third prize: $AU2,500 Entries are opening soon on 21 January 2021 for the Elizabeth Jolley Short Story Prize. The Jolley Prize is worth a total of AU $12,500 – first place will receive $6,000, second place will receive $4,000, and third place will receive $2,500. The Jolley Prize is open to all short story writers writing in English. They are seeking original short stories of between 2,000 and 5,000 words.
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Wangaratta Contemporary Textile Award
This biennial nationally significant award has been presented by Wangaratta Art Gallery since 2009, and will again be a showcase of textile artistry and talent from across Australia. Wangaratta has a long and prominent history of textiles, both in manufacturing and as a craft form. Wangaratta Art Gallery builds upon this unique tradition through the presentation of this outstanding award which continues to recognise the high calibre practice that Australian artists provide to the national and international textile tableau. The WCTA is a $10,000 Acquisitive Award. Applications close March 31. More info here.
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Australian Art Deco Festival Performer & Vendor Call Out
Are you a performer who likes to dress in theme or a maker/craftsperson with skills from the 20s and 30s? Get in touch with suesannv@leeton.nsw.gov.au to see how you can be a part of the fabulous Australian Art Deco Festival Leeton over the 2-4 July 2021!
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Job: Local Mural Assistants
Local paid opportunity in Whitton - seeking artist assistants to help lead artist with cleaning walls, applying base coat and other tasks as directed. Applicants need to be able to stand and move around for eight hour shifts, be available during weekdays and have their own transport to the site. The project will be carried out approximately throughout May. Please send an Expression of Interest with the subject line "Whitton Mural Assistant" through to carla@cgphotography.com.au
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WRA Micro Grants
Western Riverina Arts are offering small grants of $300 - $800, with a very quick application turnaround as a result of funding from the NSW Government. The grants are open on an ongoing basis until 30th April 2021, or until funds have been expended. More info and application forms.
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Antarctic Arts Fellowship
The Australian Antarctic Arts Fellowship enables people from the creative community to experience Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic, and Australia’s activities in these locations, so that they may communicate this unique experience and understanding to others. Expressions of interest for the next Arts Fellowship round is now open and closes on 26 March.
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Creative Riverina Database
Are you on the database? Artists and performers of all kinds are listed on CREATIVE RIVERINA, the go-to online directory for creatives in our region! Make sure people can find you - create your FREE listing today!
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