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APRIL WRAP-UP | LATEST NEWS |
EVENTS | OPPORTUNITIES | GRANTS
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This year LASI enlisted the services of WRA to coordinate an independent judging process while they organised their ever-growing exhibition. We oversaw the appointment of two judges.The 2022 judges Oumi Karenga-Hewitt and Roslyn Lockhart are two well qualified people who travelled to Leeton for the judging process. We extend our gratitude to Roslyn and Oumi for sharing their expertise.
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Elijah Ingram has joined the team at Leeton Museum and Gallery as the Peace Project Coordinator. "The Peace Project is a shire-wide engagement project aimed at promoting and engaging young people. He is delighted to be a member of the team and has asked that anyone who has an interest in youth engagement contact him to have a chat regarding his position and the impact he hopes to have on Leeton." Photo: Talia Pattison
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The Sketch it! workshop at Jerilderie Library ran by Roslyn Lockhart proved to be super popular with a huge turnout of young creators! The workshop was held as part of Youth Week and was funded by NSW Youth Week and Murrumbidgee Council.
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Something in the Water - The Song That Griffith Built was a community project by Triple M Riverina MIA. The track features 18 of Griffith's talented musicians and singers. Watch the film clip here. Visit the website to purchase a copy of the song - all proceeds go to Griffith Can Assist and The Griffith Cancer Centre accommodation fund.
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CASP: Applications Now Open
The Country Arts Support Program (CASP) is a Create NSW initiative that supports a creative, vibrant and resilient NSW arts and cultural sector that engages with diverse audiences and communities.
Are you a local group (with a Nominated Funds Administrator), a Not-for-profit Incorporated Group or a Local Government Authority who would like to develop new art works, establish community projects or run workshops or arts and culture events? Funding of up to $3,000 is available to support the development of arts and cultural activities across the Western Riverina Local Government Areas of Griffith, Leeton, Murrumbidgee and Narrandera.
Applications close 30th May 2022.
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Lillardia Briggs-Houston Makes Cover of Vogue Australia
Narrandera-based designer Lillardia Briggs-Houston has made the cover of Vogue Australia. Her Dhandyuri/freshwater mussel dress and necklace can be seen back row on model Magnolia Maymuru. The First Nations fashion is featured alongside luxury labels, Hermes and Bulgari. Grab a copy of the May issue and check out all the amazing designers!
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ROR Residency Recipient Announced
Western Riverina Arts and Rooms of Requirement Griffith - ROR are pleased to announce that Dorothy Roddy has been awarded the 2022 inaugural Western Riverina Arts ROR Residency.
Western Riverina Arts and Rooms of Requirement partnered to offer a six-week residency to support an Australian artist to work in a brand new creative co-working space in the heart of Griffith NSW on Wiradjuri Country. Artists looking to engage with the public, establish their first public studio space or pop-up shop with walk-through traffic were strongly encouraged to apply.
“It’s very exciting to be given this opportunity. I’m looking forward to being able to work in a hub with other like-minded creatives and hopefully produce some really interesting work. I’ve been invited to illustrate a children’s book by a local author, so I’ll be able to concentrate on that project over the six weeks. I’ll also be working on my portraiture, and I’ll be inviting the public in to do live sittings.”
Read the full announcement.
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Arts and the Federal Election
When you vote in this upcoming Federal election, think about which party and/or candidate best supports our $112 billion arts sector.
Artists and arts workers in regional and remote places use art and culture to build strong communities, generate jobs, reimagine places and build innovative infrastructure. One in three people in Australia live in regional and remote places and their arts and cultural contributions have a national impact. One in six Australians participate in community arts, collaborating to make positive change through a stronger sense of place, identity and community. Connected communities are safer and stronger, more vibrant and alive.
Art and culture are everywhere. Art is essential. Use Your Vote.
Read A Word From RANSW on the Federal Election.
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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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One Hour Portraits with Dorothy Roddy
Various Dates | ROR Space, Griffith
Harking back to days gone by, before digital art and social media, even before photography, the creation of a portrait and the gifting of it , was a way to remember loved ones. Celebrate this tradition by having your portrait sketch done in a personal one-hour sitting by Western Riverina Arts ROR Residency recipient Dorothy Roddy. Your completed portrait may be selected to feature in the Western Riverina Arts Christmas Networking Party / Artist in Residence Showcase. Book your spot.
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How To Curate Your Collection Workshop
10am - 3.30pm Wednesday 25 May | Hay TAFE Connected Learning Centre
Join Damian McDonald, Curator from the Powerhouse Museum as he brings his wealth of information from working on many exhibitions. The workshop is suitable for organisations that need help with basic skills in developing exhibitions, formulating acquisition and collection development strategies, identifying significant objects, and writing statements of significance and labels. Please contact Brooke on promo@southwestarts.com.au if you are interested in attending or require further infomation.
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Rescue of Riverina Native Birds Exhibition
7 May to 3 June | The Willows, Jerilderie
OPENING TIMES: Wed - Sat, 10am - 4pm.
Artists from across the region have been selected to take part in a group exhibition that raises awareness about the endangered Plains Wanderer, Australasian Bittern, Mallee-Fowl and their habitats. Visitors will be able to learn about the conservation and management which is integral to the species recovery.
Artists include: Jan Lawler, Miranda Brett, Josephine Duffy, Hape Kiddle, Cory McKenzie, Allan McKenzie Snr, Michael Lyons, Sophie Chauncy, Sharon De Valentin, The Spot Gallery Hay, Kerri Weymouth, Samantha Davies, Robyn Davis, Sarah Allen, Bernard Higgins, Jason Richardson, Finley Art Network, Linzie Joanne and David Booth (Ghostpatrol).
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Treahna Hamm: For the Love of Art
4 to 29 May | Narrandera Arts and Community Centre
The Cad Factory, Western Riverina Arts, the Spencer Family and Narrandera Arts and Creative Network is pleased to present 'For the Love of Art', an exhibition by Yorta Yorta artist Treahna Hamm that was made through receiving the Joyce Spencer Textiles Fellowship.
This exhibition is part of 'Wide Open 2022' developed by Narrandera Arts and Creative Network to showcase a series of exhibitions throughout the year at the Narrandera Arts and Community Centre, promoting local artists and experiences. Made possible with sponsorship from the Narrandera Branch of the Bendigo Bank and the Narrandera Shire Council.
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Free Movies at Mini Roxy
Every Wednesday and Thursday | Leeton Museum and Gallery
Leeton Museum and Gallery have your after school afternoons sorted with free movies every Wednesday and Thursday from 3.45pm. Limited to 15 seats. *Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Reserve your spot.
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Mawang Yindyamangidyal
Wednesday 1st June | Various Locations, Leeton
Mawang Yindyamangidyal (Honouring together) will be a day of Culture and Reflection. For catering purposes, could you please register your expression of interest to attend by emailing Leeton and District Local Aboriginal Land Council admin@ldlalc.com.au or Geraldine Higgins at Intereach geraldineh@intereach.com.au by the close of business on Monday 30th May 2022 . Any queries in regard to the event, please contact the Leeton and District LALC as per below or Geraldine Higgins on 0448 657 359.
Please note: this event will be recorded by various means therefore, if you do not wish to be recorded, please advise L&DLALC in writing by the close of business Monday 30th May 2022 to admin@ldlalc.com.au to ensure you are excluded.
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Mona Magazine Issue 02 Launch
29 May | Books On East, Narrandera
Mona Magazine invites you to join them to celebrate Issue 02, the women and stories it shares. Mona's Issue 02 launch party will be held at Books on East in Narrandera, NSW on Sunday, May 29. If you would like to join to hear live readings, meet some of the contributors and chat all things art, writing and feminism, RSVP to their social media or monawomensmagazine@gmail.com.
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Narrungdera Earth Fest
20 May - 22 May | Various Locations, Narrandera
The Narrungdera Earth Festival is a three day Aboriginal Cultural festival jam packed with exciting events such as cultural experiences, knowledge sharing, Aboriginal art, didgeridoo contest, Traditional foods, Aboriginal market and Traditional dance and much much more! Check out the full program here or book tickets here.
This event is sponsored by Narrandera Shire Council, Bendigo Bank & Building Better Regions Fund - Round 4.
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Introduction to Chalk Paint - Beginners Class
30 July | The Hive Narrandera
Do you have a piece of furniture that you love but just don't like the current colour or style? Have you found something on the side of the road that needs a makeover? In this class you will learn the basics of surface preparation, painting techniques, distressing and waxing/sealing on our sample boards. You will gain the skills needed to tackle a project at home. Book tickets.
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CONCRETE: art design architecture
28 May | Griffith Regional Art Gallery
Jam Factory Workshop: Concrete Casting Anna Horne
Join artist Anna Horne in making sculptures cast in concrete and plaster using moulds made out of unexpected everyday materials. Using the force of gravity to their advantage, participants will make objects that explore the materiality of concrete and visual concepts of light and heavy, soft and hard, familiar and strange. All materials for this workshop are supplied. Book tickets.
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Sophie Chauncy Pop-up Exhibition
26 April - 9 June | ROR Space, 78-80 Yambil St, Griffith
The walls of ROR's Co-working Space will be taken over by the works of local artist Sophie Chauncy this May! Sophie's pop-up exhibition will be visible during ROR's opening hours 10am - 5pm, Monday to Thursday. Pop in and feast your eyes on some bright & beautiful botanicals.
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On Thin Ice
20 May - 19 June | Griffith Regional Art Gallery
Developed in close collaboration with participants, On Thin Ice tells the stories of people who are living with or recovering from addiction to crystal methamphetamine (ice) through photography, sculpture, printmaking, audio recordings and the written word. This project was commissioned by Tuggeranong Arts Centre (TAC) in 2019 in collaboration with journalist and author Ginger Gorman.
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Roslyn Lockhart: Her Story
Closes 11th June | Leeton Museum and Gallery
Roslyn Lockhart’s exhibition of painted portraiture, Her Story, shines a light on the females we admire and love from our region. On the importance of creating an exhibition dedicated to women Roslyn reflects: “This exhibition is to celebrate the women who are doing big and little things to make our communities a better place. Without women there is no children, no families, no communities. No women, no Us. When I talk to my 94-year-old Barkindji Grandmother and ask why is our tribe matrilineal, she said because without women, there is no future tribe.”
This exhibition is on display from 6th May – 11th June. LMAG opening hours are 10am – 3pm, Monday – Saturday.
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Pro Hart Outback Art Prize
The Pro Hart Outback Art Prize is an acquisitive competition showcasing work in any media which reflects the spirit and diversity of the Australian Outback. The prize consists of an Acquisitive First Prize, a Non-Acquisitive Second Prize and a People’s Choice Award with a total prize pool of $23,000. Entries close 11 August.
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EOI's Verge 2023/24 Artistic Program
Verge Gallery is currently seeking expressions of interest to participate in their 2023/24 artistic program.The call-out for EOIs is for applicants who wish to participate in their exhibition program and/or public programs at Verge Gallery. Verge warmly accepts applications from all artists, curators, writers and creative producers. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals relevant to current cultural, social, scientific and/or artistic discourse for the exhibition program. If you would like to book an appointment to discuss your application before submission, please contact vergeassistant@usu.edu.au to schedule a time. EOI's close 9 June.
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The Basil Sellers Art Prize
The Basil Sellers Art Prize is a biennial competition celebrating and awarding artistic excellence and creative practice and offers a prize pool of over $30,000. In 2022 the prize is poised to become a nationwide prize with a new direction for the latest evolution and an increased major prize of $25,000. All entries must be received by Friday 29 July 2022.
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joanne burns Microlit Award
This award seeks submissions of microfiction or prose poems, up to 200 words, which reflect on some form or aspect of play – whether playful ideas, language or behaviour. Spineless Wonders will offer publication to the winner and finalists in its annual anthology. Submissions due by midnight, August 28, 2022.
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The Lester Prize
The Lester Prize is one of the country’s premier art prizes—an award that places artists and community proudly front-and-centre with a $100,000+ prize pool. "Our prize is about the advancement of the artists, not the celebrity of the sitters." Call for Entries closes 17 June 2022.
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Job: Executive Director
Arts North West is seeking applications for the position of Executive Director. This is an incredible opportunity for an experienced person seeking to champion the New England North West's continuing vision for the arts in the region.
Applications close 9AM, Monday 30 May.
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Strengthening Rural Communities – Rebuilding Rural Communities
The Rebuilding Regional Communities stream runs in parallel with the Bushfire Recovery and Small & Vital streams within the flagship Strengthening Rural Communities program. Thanks to the Australian Government, funding is available in remote, rural and regional areas in all States and Territories. A total of $5 million will be provided nationally from 2022 to 2024 through two funding tiers:
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Event Saver Program
The purpose of Event Saver is to provide financial support to organisers of Major Events scheduled to be held between Wednesday 15 December 2021 and Saturday 31 December 2022 where an event is cancelled or Significantly disrupted as a direct result of Public Health Orders (PHO).
Major Events have been targeted for support due to the significant impact these events have on driving tourism as well as on the broader NSW economy. Find out more.
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Australian Life Photography Prize
From the epic to the intimate, the harsh to the fragile, Australia holds so many experiences for so many people. Whether you’re professional or amateur, we want to see Australian Life through your lens. You may capture any aspect of Australia – everyday occurrences, fleeting moments, unusual places, intriguing characters, the diversity of cultures or subcultures, celebrations, or rituals, natural or artificial environments. Entries close 24 May 2022.
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National Capital Art Prize
National Capital Art Prize is a not-for-profit company established in Canberra in March 2021. Managed by honorary Directors, the company supports and showcases Australian artists and celebrates their skill and diversity through an annual national painting competition. Open category offers a $15,000 prize, First Nations category offers a $15,000 prize and Sustainability category offers a $15,000 prize. Entries close on 30th June 2022.
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Job: Senior Manager, Aboriginal Strategy & Engagement
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Create NSW, the Senior Manager, Aboriginal Strategy & Engagement will work across the breadth of Create NSW initiatives, driving First Nations strategy and engagement. This is a vital role for Create NSW supporting and enabling the vibrancy of Aboriginal policy across arts, screen and culture sectors in NSW. This is an Aboriginal identified, temporary fulltime role for up to 12 months. Applications close 30 May.
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Resilience NSW COVID Regional Community Support Program
Now closing May 26: CRCS is a two-part program, designed to support eligible not-for-profit organisations, community groups, and associated volunteer-based organisations that were involved in supporting individuals and families affected by COVID lockdowns. This second stream of the program will support community projects that increase capacity for service provision in ongoing and future pandemic events. This program is funded by the NSW Government and delivered by FRRR, on behalf of Resilience NSW.
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Meroogal Women’s Art Prize
Sydney Living Museums is excited to announce that entries are now open for the 2022 Meroogal Women’s Art Prize, with a prize pool of over $10,000. Female artists from across NSW are invited to submit works, in any medium, that respond to the historic house of Meroogal, its former occupants, and its meaning within broader historical and contemporary contexts.
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Naomi Williams Wiradjuri Poetry Prize 2022
The Naomi Williams Poetry Prize is named in honour of Nay who was a strong, proud Wiradjuri woman from the Brungle/Tumut area of NSW. Nay loved to write poetry about the river, her family and all the elements of love that she treasured. This poetry prize aims to support other Wiradjuri writers and encourage more poetry about life in Wiradjuri country. Entries close 17 June.
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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 380 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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