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LATEST NEWS | EVENTS | OPPORTUNITIES | GRANTS
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Come Work With Us!
Our Projects and Communications Officer is moving on to new adventures which leaves open an exciting opportunity to work with us! We are seeking a part-time Projects and Communications Officer to assist with the implementation of our program across the region, core administration duties, communications as well as project management support.
Applications close 12 Midnight Sunday 26th February 2023. Find out more about our application process and download the Position Description.
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National Cultural Policy
The Australian Government has published the National Cultural Policy, Revive: a place for every story, a story for every place. Revive is a five-year plan to renew and revive Australia’s arts, entertainment and cultural sector, following the most difficult period for the sector in generations. It delivers new momentum so that Australia’s creative workers, organisations and audiences continue to thrive and grow. It includes dedicated initiatives supporting First Nations, Music Australia, Writers Australia, the Centre for Arts and Entertainment Workplaces and the works of scale fund. Regional arts and culture are being supported through an increase to the Regional Arts Fund of $8.5 million, and continuation of the Festivals Australia program. Read the National Cultural Policy.
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Three New Artwork Commissions For The Griffith Base Hospital Redevelopment
The Cad Factory and Murrumbidgee Local Health District invites artists with a connection to the Griffith region to submit an Expression of Interest to be considered to undertake artwork for identified locations situated within the Griffith Base Hospital, with opportunities specifically for artists who are members of the region’s First Nation and multicultural communities.
EOIs are now open and close 27 February 2023 at 12pm. Find out more.
This is a really big opportunity for artists in our region - so please share! Those interested in finding out more are invited to a drop-in information session on Thursday 9 February from 2pm– 6pm at the Griffith Community Centre.
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Local Model Callout
Calling all First Nations women local to Wiradjuri country! Wiradjuri Fashion Designer, Lillardia Briggs Houston is seeking models for her Yanhagagi Exhibition at Warangesda Festival, (taking place Darlington Point). If you or someone you know wants to strut their stuff on the catwalk, please email your expression of interest to burrunditheatre@gmail.com.
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Entries Now Open: PPAA
Start planning, painting, drawing or printing - entries are now open for 10th anniversary Penny Paniz Acquisitive Arts Competition & Exhibition. The 2023 acquisitive prize theme is 'seasons'. There are ten categories open to members who reside outside of the Leeton Shire region. Head to the Leeton Art Society website for the full details.
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Scene Shift Residency Program
The Cad Factory (Narrandera) and Brand X (Sydney) are committed to a rural and urban flow of artistic exchange and learning. To support this flow they are inviting practising artists to apply for the Scene Shift Residency Program. This residency program gives a regional artist studio space and accommodation in the Sydney CBD and gives a Sydney artist studio space and accommodation in rural NSW. Find out more.
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New Sculpture In Griffith
Caesars Furniture owner Paul Pierotti commissioned sculptor Andrew Whitehead to create a gladiator and chariot sculpture with a twist which he hoped would help to establish an art trail and promote tourism. The sculpture has now been installed for all to see out the front of the store and people are welcome to come and interact with the work. Read more. Image: Oliver Jacques.
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* The following events may be subject to change pending Covid-19 restrictions and current health advice. Please check in with each event organiser for updates and information regarding vaccination status.
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Ignite: Live Music | Leeton
2pm Saturday 11 February | Leeton
Ignite: Live Music is coming to Leeton! Enjoy a FREE evening of live music at Leeton’s Mountford Park featuring entertainment from Gone Fishin’, Social Afterparty, Ironbark String Band and Danny Walsh Banned. Bring your friends, bring a picnic and bring your dancing shoes! This one-night event promises to bring music lovers of all ages a night full of diverse genres, lively rhythms and unparalleled energy.
This event is proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with Western Riverina Arts and Leeton Shire Council.
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Warangesda Festival
17 & 18 February 2023 | Warangesda, Darlington Point
You're invited to partake in a two-day cultural festival, showcasing the best in First Nation's art, music, storytelling, dance and culture. On February 17th & 18th 2023, bear witness to two unique days of arts, culture and music festival.
Warangesda Festival will offer endless entertainment, opportunities to learn and hands-on activities for those who are eager to immerse themselves further into Indigenous history, culture and present.
With food trucks and workshops, Warangesda Festival will bring audiences from near and far into a remote location rich with history, that encourages, inspires and uplifts. Performers include Philly, Dizzy Doolan, Lawrence Barlow, Beacho2700 and more! Tickets are only $5 - $15!
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How'd You Get There? Artist Roundtable
10am Saturday 25th March | Leeton Museum and Gallery
Western Riverina Arts will be holding a FREE artist roundtable and networking event at the Leeton Museum and Gallery. We will be joined by Kristy-Lee Agresta, Hape Kiddle and Andrew Whitehead who will be sharing their entertaining tales from the arts sector! Registration essential.
There’s no one set way to navigate a career in the arts world. Explore different pathways through the arts as we have a sit-down discussion with three creative practitioners who have found success and have made a living through different artistic avenues. From juggling multiple creative businesses, finding inspiration through travel, getting your foot in the door, tertiary and self-taught education to commissions and classes - audience members will be able to ask all their burning questions!
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Get Started! Artist 101 Workshop and Q&A
10am Saturday 4th March | Leeton Museum and Gallery
Western Riverina Arts will be holding a FREE workshop and networking event at the Leeton Museum and Gallery, where we will be joined by Raymond Wholohan who will be sharing all his wisdom from the professional arts sector! Registration essential.
Have you got the creative side sorted but are now looking to take the next step in your artistic career? Are you wondering how artists get chosen for gallery exhibitions or are unsure what to include in an artist statement, CV or label?… if you answered yes then this workshop is for you!
In this interactive workshop you will learn: how to getting started as an artist with fundamentals, tips and tricks, how to approach art galleries and secure exhibition opportunities and you will also gain perspectives on the roles of gallery professionals. Participants are encouraged to ask all their burning questions about arts and careers in a professional or gallery context.
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Catwalk Masters: A Claringbold & Weymouth Retrospective
10.30am Saturday 4th March | Como House, Melbourne
Discover the fascinating fashion legacy of John Claringbold and Ross Weymouth at CATWALK MASTERS – A Retrospective Exhibition. Join them at the National Trust’s Como House and Gardens Ballroom for an intimate, storytelling experience featuring a curated selection of significant vintage garments from the award-winning and at times controversial designers’ archives. Learn about the designer’s partnership in fashion and life, as memories are shared by friend Tony Anderson and former Fashion House Model, Elana McKinley. Discover how two country men evolved into sophisticated courtiers and became leaders in the bespoke fashion design industry, winning the prestigious Gown of the Year award multiple times. This is a rare opportunity to see a unique period of vintage fashion by John Claringbold & Ross Weymouth, as guided by fashion anthropologist Tom McEvoy, co-producer Kerri Weymouth, and hosts Tony Anderson and Elana McKinley.
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Griffith Regional Art Gallery 2023 Gallery Launch
6pm 10 February | Griffith Regional Art Gallery
Join GRAG for the launch of their 2023 exhibition program! Enjoy Dee Vine Estate wines, canapés, and get up close and personal with a special guest artist Alison Mitchell. Hear all about the variety of exhibitions on offer in 2023, as well as some upcoming public programs. Plus, get exclusive insight from Alison Mitchell about her current touring exhibition ‘Unlemon: a meandering tale of citrus’. Don't miss this fun evening of art, food, and good company. Tickets are only $10, see you there!
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Carmonn French: 554 kms
February | Narrandera Arts & Community Centre
Carmonn French's exhibition, 554 kms is now on display at the Narrandera Arts & Community Centre! You can see these gorgeous pieces throughout February.
554 kms is the distance from Carmonn's studio in Darlinghurst to her hometown, Narrandera. Having grown up in Narrandera and now painting about growing up there, she wants to allow the viewer to inhabit, wander 'inside' the pieces within her own memories.
This exhibition is presented by Narrandera Arts as part of their 2023 Wide Open program.
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Artificial Intelligence in Creative Industries and Practice
12pm 9 February | Online
This webinar will be facilitated by the ABC’s tech reporter, James Purtill. Joining James will be artist Xanthe Dobbie, Nyungar technologist and digital rights activist Kathryn Gledhill-Tucker, artist and researcher Dr. Nina Rajcic, and commercial and intellectual property lawyer Benjamin Duff.
They will share their insights on the legal implications of AI-generated art, machine and human relationships and how it is transforming artistic expressions in new and unexpected ways. The panel discussion aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current discourse surrounding the use of AI in the arts and gain a deeper understanding of current engagement with AI within the sector. Register now.
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Mastering The Art Of Painting
Sunday 19 February | Griffith Regional Art Gallery
Does your child love painting? Then book them in to join Isis-Rae Ronan from Tambourine Art Studio for a Mastering the Art of Painting Session. Each session will focus on a different artist/master of art, looking at their style of painting and their process. Participants will look at the work of Pablo Picasso and paint a cubist portrait based on the artwork 'Woman in beret and checked dress (Marie-Therese Walter)’.
Creative Kids Vouchers are accepted (please contact the Gallery). All materials supplied. Book in for either the ages 6-12 session or the ages 13-18 session.
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Encaustic Demonstration with Sharon De Valentin
18 February 2023 | Griffith Regional Art Gallery
The process of making Encaustic Medium from beeswax, damar resin and dry pigment is an art form in itself, a kind of alchemy that leaves room for experimentation and creative expression. Sharon De Valentin has been mastering this artform for some years now and has a wealth of knowledge to share. Join Griffith Regional Art Gallery for a fascinating demonstration by Sharon and a question and answer session to follow. A light morning tea will be provided.
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Regional & Public Galleries Conference 2023
2nd - 3rd March | South East Centre for Contemporary Art
The 2023 RPGNSW conference will explore the role of galleries as dynamic, sustainable, and transformative spaces, as we tackle future challenges and continue to evolve as creative centres for our regions.
Hosted at the recently transformed Southeast Centre for Contemporary Art (SECCA), previously Bega Regional Gallery, a jam-packed program includes key notes, panel discussions, a visit to the stunning Tathra headland for a talk by Aboriginal heritage specialists, and a feast for the senses at the eclectic Navigate Arts Church for our conference dinner. Find out more.
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Unlemon: Talk & Demonstration with Alison Mitchell
Saturday 11 February | Griffith Regional Art Gallery
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to meet Alison Mitchell and expand your knowledge of art and oil painting. Learn about Alison's art practices and her works as she discusses various topics related to oil painting, and her exhibition Unlemon. After the talk, you can watch a live demonstration of oil painting techniques, allowing you to see first-hand how it's done. Reserve your spot.
Griffith Regional Art Gallery is proud to be exhibiting 'Unlemon: A Meandering Tale of Citrus' until Sunday 19 February.
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The Country Air - Gender, Sexuality and the Arts in Regional NSW
10am 10 February | Online
To coincide with Sydney World Pride, The Country Air 2023, hosted by Dr Sally Blackwood, kicks off with a timely discussion on Gender, Sexuality and the Arts in Regional NSW.
RANSW is thrilled to announce key speaker Miss Cadance Bell will light up our online zoom panel at the new time of 11am on Friday 10th February 2023. Billed by Money Magazine as the ultimate slashie, Cadance “Cady” Bell is a celebrated Australian author, director, producer and writer. Her memoir The All of It: A Bogan Rhapsody was released in July 2022 to critical acclaim. In August 2022 she became the first transgender chickie named a champion of Women’s Health Week. Register now.
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Lunch Society - Unlemon: A Meandering Tale of Citrus
12pm 17 February | Griffith Regional Art Gallery
Ready to escape your boring lunch routine? Take a break from the ordinary and join the Lunch Society, where art meets lunch! Join GRAG at 12:15pm for a 15-minute art talk by Raymond Wholohan that will provide insight into their current exhibition, giving you a chance to learn more about the art and the artist. Can't make the talk, that's okay you can still enjoy a delicious lunch in the gallery, where you can take in the artwork at your own pace. Reserve your spot.
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On The Move
Closes 25 February 2023 | Leeton Museum and Gallery
Enter an interactive transport world and discover how it has evolved...try your paper plane skills and see how far they fly and for all those budding Lego Masters, build a vehicle of the future and test drive it...are you Leeton's Brickfest speed champion? Admission is a gold coin donation.
Created by Sydney Living Museums in collaboration with illustrator James Gulliver Hancock, this exhibition is proudly funded by the NSW Government.
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ABC Regional Storyteller Scholarship
Now in its sixth year, in partnership with the Department of Social Services, the ABC’s Regional Storyteller Scholarship program is an annual early-career opportunity for two people with lived experience of disability, living in regional Australia. Each year, it attracts applicants from across the country, passionate about topics they’d like to see covered on the ABC and telling their stories of what it is like living with disability in a regional community.
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Creative Koori Projects | Arts and Cultural Funding Program
Creative Koori Projects funding is open to Aboriginal artists, arts and cultural workers, groups, and organisations. It aims to support a strong, resilient, and creative Aboriginal arts and cultural sector for NSW. This will be done by embracing the principles of Aboriginal self-determination and putting Aboriginal artists, arts and cultural workers, organisations, and communities at the centre of funded activity. Round two closes 13 February 2023.
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2023 Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize
The Ravenswood Australian Women's Art Prize is an annual acquisitive prize that was launched in 2017 to advance art and opportunity for emerging and established women artists in Australia. It is the highest value professional artist prize for women in Australia. There are three prize categories – the Professional Artist Prize of $35,000, the Emerging Artist Prize of $5,000 and the Indigenous Emerging Artist Prize of $5,000. There is also a People’s Choice Award of $2,000 plus an art pack valued at $500. Artists are asked to enter an artwork that best reflects their art practice - there is no theme. Entries Close: 15 February 2023.
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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!
The online database is also accompanied by a supportive online Facebook group with over 400 members. Artists and arts organisations of all types from Riverina NSW can share their ideas, events and simply connect! Join the CREATIVE RIVERINA group now!
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New Kids On The Block Program
Screenworks created the New Kids on the Block Program in 2022 to acknowledge the costs associated with attending the 3-day Regional To Global Screen Forum and to address the anxiety of being a "New Kid" at any event, providing financial and in-person support for all successful applicants. Selected participants will receive $1,000.
At the heart of the New Kids On The Block Program is the fact that it has been designed to make the conference for first-timers a friendly experience where they don't feel alone.
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Stallholder Applications Open: Halfway Print Fest
Halfway Print Fest (HPF) is an annual festival that celebrates zine culture and the self-publishing/DIY spirit held in Wagga Wagga since 2018. They believe in disruptive thinking, challenging the status quo and democratising art. Loud and proud fans of zines and zine culture, they’ve created a fun, positive, open, and open-minded community where people can explore the fabulous world of zines together. Stallholder applications are open.
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Individual Funding | Arts and Cultural Funding Program
Project funding supports innovation, vibrancy and creativity within the NSW arts and cultural sector. It aims to deliver a dynamic and diverse range of arts and cultural experiences to communities across NSW, contribute to the development of a vibrant and accessible arts and cultural sector, and support the employment and development of professional NSW-based artists and arts/cultural workers. Round two closes 13 February 2023.
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Organisation Funding | Arts and Cultural Funding Program
Annual Program funding is provided on an annual basis to support arts and cultural organisations (including Local Government Authorities and service organisations) to deliver multiple arts and cultural activities.
Project funding supports innovation, vibrancy and creativity within the NSW arts and cultural sector.
You can apply for up to $200,000 under the Annual Funding category. Applications to apply above the $200,000 cap for annual programs can be considered, but this must be pre-approved by Create NSW. You can apply for up to $60,000 under Project Funding.
Round two closes 13 February 2023.
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Cover Art Competition
The Mona Magazine Cover art competition is now open! Would you like your art to be the new face of Mona Magazine Issue 03? Mona are seeking female identifying artists based in, or hailing from country Australia to design their next cover. There is no theme - but they want to see art that shares WHO YOU YOU ARE. It could tell a story about you, your history, your ancestry or share something of personal significance to you. Find out more.
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