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OCTOBER WRAP-UP | ARTIST OF THE MONTH | LATEST NEWS | EVENTS | OPPORTUNITIES | GRANTS
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Western Riverina Arts recently supported a young artist from the Murrumbidgee region to further develop his skills at Andrew Whitehead's three day sculpture course. Travis Lawton utilised his welding and artistic skills to build a new work: "I was able to pick up many useful tips and tricks that he (Andrew) uses when building sculptures. During the weekend I was able to create my own longhorn bull sculpture".
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Griffith Community Centre in collaboration with Kerri Weymouth ran a community art project in October that encouraged people to add their mark to a work that celebrates the local Griffith community. The completed work will go on display at Griffith Community Centre. Image: Kerri Weymouth
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William Ingram and Elijah Ingram's exhibition 'Contemporary Tradition' at Leeton Museum and Gallery was a hit with art collectors, selling many works. Elijah says "The exhibition was an exciting opportunity to collaborate with my father and showcase our two different styles of artworks. Thank you to everyone who visited the exhibition!"
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Beacho2700
At just 16 Xavier Beauchamp is a young talented up-and-coming professional rap artist from the Western Riverina who goes by Beacho2700 and whose original tracks are available through Spotify, Apple Music, Instagram, YouTube and SoundCloud.
Beacho2700 is a combination of Xavier Beauchamp’s nickname and the postcode for Narrandera NSW where he comes from. Xavier works hard to carve out his own future in the music industry and said he was drawn to music and songwriting from an early age: “I was getting caught up in the system and things were happening to me all the time that I couldn't control”. He said as a child he decided for himself that he would change his future: “It came to one point where I decided, and I was good at music, so I took that opportunity.” He says one day he was in a recording studio at Tirkandi Inaburra Cultural and Development Centre in the regional town of Coleambally NSW: “I was with my mate…and I just started mucking around in the studio and that's when everyone started getting into it”. It was only a couple of months later that he officially released ‘Make It Out’ with fellow rapper Jacky Serg, “big shout out to Jack - he and everyone just got around the beat”.
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The rap genre is an artform that Xavier relates to: “I just wanted to write my own songs and then I wanted to record them all in different studios”. He says what draws him to it is the lifestyle, the stories, and how they live; he feels a cultural connection: “In the Australian scene I really look up to Onefour, Briggs and the 046… and in the American scene I look up to Biggie, Dr Jay, Jay-Z, Ice Cube,” among others. On how he creatively discovered his music, Xavier says, “I don't know if I really learned it, I was just telling my story and I was good at music. I was doing it for my family.”
Xavier says that arts organisations in rural areas play a big role if someone wants to grow their career in the arts: “We don’t get much with what they get in the big cities out here, out here is different, and it’s the place that needs the most help…in the regional areas of the state.” He said he has received a lot of support from cultural organisations who work in regional areas, like Western Riverina Arts and the team from Heaps Decent who are based in Sydney but do outreach programs across NSW: “Heaps Decent, they have done a lot for me over the years, especially Adam Bozzetto, I have done a lot of recording with him".
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Flooding in the Western Riverina
Western Riverina Arts are encouraging people to be mindful of unnecessary travel with present flooding and extremely poor road conditions. We have experienced some dangerous situations across the Western Riverina and our staff are not currently travelling. Check all SES alerts and messages via their website or call 132 500. You can also download the Live Traffic NSW App for Android and Apple for updates on road closures.
Artwork & Collection Conservation For Water Damage
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Wins at Taste Art Prize Coleambally
A huge congratulations to all of the winners, highly commended artists and entrants to the Taste Art Prize which was part of Taste Coly - Food N Farm Festival. The successful competition saw over 90 works exhibited. The full list of winners across 9 categories is available here. Pictured is Brad Wilson, winner of the Main Art Prize which was sponsored by Western Riverina Arts.
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Recognise Artists As Workers
A message from National Association of Visual Arts: "Later this year, the Federal Government is launching a new National Cultural Policy. A founding principle of the new policy framework is recognising artists as workers. Currently, many visual artists and arts workers are underpaid, with little opportunity to negotiate their fees and wages.
When visual artists and arts workers ask to be paid for their work, and paid decently, it is because the people behind the artworks and experiences that audiences across Australia love, deserve to be compensated for their time and labour. It is time to recognise artists as workers.
That’s why NAVA is amping up the pressure to ensure a legislated Award for the visual arts, craft and design sector is included in the new policy. We need your help to ensure Arts Minister Tony Burke honours his commitment to support artists as workers and celebrate their role as the creators of culture."
Sign the open letter for a legislated Visual Arts Award to be included in the new National Cultural Policy.
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Lisa Taliano Represents Griffith in the T20 World Cup Regional Roadshow
Local artist and Greengecko Art Studio owner Lisa Taliano was commissioned to do a live painting at the Griffith Multicultural Festival by the T20 World Cup Regional Roadshow.
Lisa says "It was a regional roadshow to gather awareness for the upcoming World Cup Cricket. Each town they visited had an artist commissioned to represent their town. It didn't have to be sport related. It was a live painting, which had to be completed on the day. All the paintings will then be exhibited as a group to show where the roadshow travelled when the main games commence.
My landscape is a view from Scenic hill looking out over the fields & towards Binya Hills. I chose to paint it vibrantly to represent the liveliness & industrious nature of our area. I also included the world cup logo on the foreground rock to pay homage to Wiradjuri land. Hard gig, lots of people from the multicultural festival wanting to chat whilst trying to present a sound work!"
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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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Western Riverina Arts Networking Christmas Party
12 Noon Saturday 3rd December | ROR Space, Griffith
Join Western Riverina Arts for our third Networking Christmas Party, a FREE end of year mixer for artists and professionals across the Riverina at the coolest new creative hub!
If you reside within the Griffith, Leeton, Narrandera, Murrumbidgee shires and surrounds, come along to ROR Space to meet some new peers and help us see out the year!
This year we are getting our groove on with two local acts - Klaudia Vizi X Bernard Gray and DJ Ken, PLUS a pop-up exhibition from Dorothy Roddy!
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Cabaret Schmabaret
18 - 19 November | Wagga Wagga
Roll up, roll around! It’s Cabaret Schmabaret as part of Wagga Fringe Festival. A collaboration of some of the Riverina’s best and upcoming performing artists, a night of circus, drag, burlesque and comedy. A stage full of twists and talents, a show not to be missed! Cabaret Schmabaret features Dizzy Dilemma a Western Riverina based hula hoop performer and entertainer, who'll be bringing her brand new cabaret act to the stage. Grab your tickets here.
This event is supported by the NSW Government in association with Western Riverina Arts.
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Women's Weaving Circle
21 and 28 November | Gossamer Park, Wattle Hill
Local women are invited to come together at a new Weaving Circle in Leeton, a safe space for reflection and healing. All weaving supplies will be provided, and participants will be able to learn from others and work on their own projects. These sessions are FREE to attend and children are welcome. Please bring along a rug, a chair... or a friend! Light refreshments included. Find out more.
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Open Sessions: Exhibition Curation with Raymond Wholohan
6pm Wednesday 23rd November | Griffith Regional Art Gallery
Delve into your preferred discipline or many with the Griffith Regional Art Gallery Open Program sessions. This talk with Raymond Wholohan will explore some of the practices, techniques and considerations of curating exhibitions.
Raymond Wholohan is the gallery coordinator at the Griffith Regional Art Gallery and has had the pleasure of working with a number of art galleries and museums. He holds undergraduate and post-graduate qualifications in Fine Art and Art History. He loves the ideas, philosophies and motivations that can underpin art/art making and in addition to this, an avid music fan and often a frustrated musician himself.
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Travels
Closes 28 November | ArtSpace, Griffith Regional Theatre
Travels is an exhibition by Art Factory artists exploring individual interpretations of the theme. The result is an eclectic collection of imagery featuring birds migrating across the country, hot air balloons travelling over Canberra, iconic local landmarks and abstract forms.
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The Regional Stakeholders Forum 2022
25 November | Online and Powerhouse Museum
The Regional Stakeholders Forum is a FREE annual event and an opportunity for staff and volunteers from museums across Western Sydney and regional New South Wales to network, share stories and be inspired by presentations on topics relevant to the regional collecting sector. The Forum will also be streamed online for those unable to attend in person. This event is held at the Powerhouse Museum in partnership with Regional Arts NSW and Museums & Galleries of NSW. Find out more.
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A Bit of Country & BBQ
11am - 8pm 19th November | Narrandera Sportsground
This Saturday come along to a FREE family friendly event highlighting local country rock talent supported by a headliner act Southbound XO, described by Triple M Country as "AUS-Country's Hottest Supergroup". Local talent will include Texas Rose & Sameera Bashir plus an open mic session mid-afternoon for aspiring country/rock performers. The day will also consist of various BBQ-themed cooking demonstrations, including Shannon Walker from Team All About Meat of Meatstock fame and Uncle Michael Lyons with his Indigenous BBQ-style cuisine.
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Susan Bannister: Narrandera Illustrated
Exhibition closes 26 Nov | Narrandera Arts and Community Centre
NACNet presents the Wide Open November exhibition from Susan Bannister, 'Narrandera Illustrated'. The exhibition showcases brand new mixed media pieces featuring iconic Narrandera buildings and homes.
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Honey I Shrunk The Artwork
10am Sunday 11 December | Greengecko Garden Centre, Griffith
It's a perfect time to collect or gift something unique and special this Christmas season. Meet 12 local artists and artisans showcasing what they do best on a smaller affordable scale. A relaxed & beautiful way to end the year 2022 at Greengecko Art Studio.
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2023 Season Launch
5.30pm 12 December | Griffith Regional Theatre
Join Griffith Regional Theatre for an evening of live entertainment, delicious food, Calabria Family Wines, and see what VARIETY they have on offer for you as they announce their 2023 season! Tickets for 2022 Members are complimentary (please book through the Box Office). Tickets for non-members are only $10 and are available online or through the Box Office.
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A RORing Trade
12pm Sunday 27 November | 78- 80 Yambil Street, Griffith
A RORing Trade? It's like a market but cooler. A RORing Trade will feature creations and collections from a selection of regional creatives. Food, clothing, artwork, jewellery and drinks, all to the sound of some sweet DJ beats. Follow ROR Space for the line up of local artists in the lead-up to the event.
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Paint The Murrumbidgee
1-3pm Saturday 26 November | The Hive Narrandera
Join The Hive and artist Linzie Joanne for a chilled afternoon painting session. You'll learn how to use watercolours to paint a scene inspired by photos of the Murrumbidgee river. Feel free to bring along your own photo of the river if you wish. All materials will be provided in this 2 hour sesion, it's a relaxed vibe, suitable for beginners who don't know where to start as well as experienced painters. If you have a child who'd like to learn watercolour this would be a fun parent/child activity to do to together.
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Objects of Desire
Opening Event: 6pm Thurs 1 December and Closes: Sun 18 December | Griffith Regional Art Gallery
Objects of Desire focuses on the beauty of small, beautifully crafted objects. This exhibition aims to foster local creativity and appreciation of locally sourced and produced art. Join Griffith Regional Art Gallery for Sip n' Spend at 6pm Thursday 1 December - an evening event showcasing the objects available for purchase from the exhibition. Enjoy complimentary wine by Dee Vine Estate with nibbles and buy a great gift for family, friends or yourself. Image: Di Tarr.
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The Living Flow of Water Colours Workshop
19 - 20 November | ArtsHub, Narrandera Railway Station
In this two day workshop Susan Whitehead will have students explore wet-on-wet water colour styles.
On Saturday you will: commence with the beginnings of the colour journey, water colour and storytelling and the healing power of water colour.
On Sunday you will: explore colour catchers - spring fans of flowers, poetic moments, Murrumbidgee water scapes. Secure your spot.
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GRAPA Presents: The Crucible
6.30 - 9.30pm Saturday 19 November | Piccolo Family Farm
The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, tells the story of a village that becomes embroiled in a witch hunt. The people of Salem live in a constant state of fear as more and more people are accused of witchcraft.
Staged in the spectacular Cellar Door & Visitor Experience Centre at The Piccolo Family Farm, GRAPA presents this poignant production at a time when the world is battling with its own relationship with fear and truth.
The Crucible features a wonderful local cast from Griffith, Leeton and Hillston with veteran performers joining fresh talent on stage! Purchase tickets.
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TXTRD ART Pop-up Exhibition
Closes 27 November | 78 - 80 Yambil St, Griffith
Josephine Barbaro the artist behind TXTRD was born and raised in Griffith until making her way to Melbourne. During the Covid lockdown in Melbourne she was desperate to fill her own walls with some new art. An idea struck where she challenged herself to be the creator of these pieces; where she found herself trying different abstract methods which led to textured art becoming a self taught passion.
Textured Art become the basis of all of Josephine’s work to allow for endless possibilities; through the different techniques and styles and the unlimited opportunity with colour. Each design is inspired by different textured movement, but the overall immersing experience within each individually handcrafted piece to highlight the three dimensional world of art; providing it’s own form of architecture to your space to tell a story.
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EOI Regional Futures Project Coordinator
The Regional Arts Network NSW is in the second year of delivering a two-year Strategic Project (Regional Futures) and is seeking expressions of interest for a Project Coordinator based in regional NSW to work with the Creative Director to deliver the second stage of the project.
A fixed fee of $10,000 is available for this contract. EOI’s are being accepted until 5pm Wednesday 23rd November.
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EOI: Public Art
Are you a Wiradjuri artist? Wagga Wagga City Council would love to hear from you. Wiradjuri artists are encouraged to express their interest in creating commissioned public work/s, which will be installed in the Riverside precinct of Wagga Wagga. Applications close at midnight AEST, Monday 21 November 2022.
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VACS Major Commissioning Projects (Individuals and Groups)
These grants deliver investment to individuals and groups as part of the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy. Each year a designated number of grants are available to each state or territory reflecting the population spread of the country of which the Strategy is based.
Grants of $100,000 are available. The new commission proposed must be presented to audiences by 31 December 2024.
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Archetypal Acting Workshop
Hollywood coaching team John Coppola, and Bronwyn Boyle are back together again for a third Archetypal Acting Workshop being held 9-11 December 2022. "These virtual workshops have been so successful, we couldn't have predicted the impact they would have for non actors as well as actors. We're making adjustments as we go and for this final 2022 workshop we're limiting numbers to a maximum of ten. This size group means you get the full weekend experience modified hours."
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Boundless Indigenous Writer's Mentorship
Text Publishing and Writing NSW are proud to announce the 2023 Boundless Indigenous Writer’s Mentorship, with support from the First Nations Australia Writers Network and Booktopia.The prize was established in 2019 to discover and nurture a powerful new Indigenous voice in Australian literature. The successful applicant will be paired with a senior Indigenous writer and will receive professional development from Text Publishing and Writing NSW. Applications close midnight Monday 12 December 2022.
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Front and Centre: Arts Leadership Program for Women with Disability
Applications are now open for Front and Centre - an exciting Arts Leadership Program for women with disability or who are d/Deaf.
Front and Centre is a professional development program for women working in the arts, creative and cultural sectors. This 10-month career coaching program has been designed to increase the representation of women and non-binary people with disability in leadership positions such as artistic directors, board members and senior positions in programming and management.
Applications close at 5pm on Monday 28 November.
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Embellishment Story Call Out
Voices of Women are committed to presenting new diverse stories and tales from all women of all writing abilities, in particular they welcome First Nations stories, stories from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, from women living with disability and from LGBTQI+ communities. They invite all unpublished short monologues and narratives written in the first person by Australian and United States writers. Find out more.
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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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Musicians Wanted
Musicians are wanted to perform at Narrandera's Carols in the Park on the 11th December. Can you play the violin, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trombone, guitar, bass guitar, cello, viola or percussion? Musicians must be able to read music for their instrument. Call Lizzie on 0417 536 890 if you want to get in touch.
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Job: Griffith Pioneer Park Museum Curator
Griffith City Council is seeking applications from enthusiastic motivated individuals for
Curator Pioneer Park Museum (Part Time 3 days per week).The role of the Curator is to manage, develop and organise the collections and to promote the Pioneer Park Museum to the community, both for individuals and organisations in consultation with management. Act as guide for visiting tourist and educational groups also develop and maintain liaison with collectors, specialists, conservators, dealers, affiliated societies and academic, professional, industrial and other organisations. Applications close 21 November.
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Jobs: Create NSW
Create NSW are advertising a number of exciting opportunities to join their team. These roles are closing soon, find out more.
- Procurement Coordinator
- Policy Lead
- Sector Investment Officer (Screen)
- Precinct Manager
- Senior Associate, Ministerial and Parliamentary Services
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Culture Lab
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are currently open for CultureLAB. CultureLAB is a creative development program that supports independent artists, collectives, and small-medium organisations to generate new work. CultureLAB is one of the pathways through which Arts House commissions work for our presentation seasons. Participants receive up to $20,000 fee contribution and dedicated studio time between 2- and 5-weeks duration. Find out more.
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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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AusMusic T-Shirt Day
AusMusic T-Shirt Day is back on Friday 18 November! The Support Act fundraiser - which is part of #AusMusicMonth - is an annual day to celebrate Aussie music and raise urgently-needed funds for music workers in crisis. Get involved by wearing an AusMusic T-Shirt and donating to Support Act!
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