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JULY WRAP-UP | LATEST NEWS | IN MEMORIAM | EVENTS | OPPORTUNITIES | GRANTS
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Pictured is Leila Constable being filmed in the Sunshine Coast, talking about her artwork that is going to the UN. She is among five artists whose work will be part of the touring exhibition across Europe. This was an initiative organised through the First Peoples Disability Network (Australia) Limited. Leila Constable is a Wiradjuri artist based in Narrandera NSW and she travelled up to Queensland in July to gather with the other artists to send off their major works.
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Grass Roots Under 30's Open Mic was held at Griffith Regional Theatre. Congratulations to all the winners! J.RVU Music (Jesse Aviu) won the Best Original Song Award, Fates Babies (John Samuelu-Kirby, Timote Liu, Jaylan Tia and Liliana Ah Kee) won the A Day in the Orchard Award sponsored by Western Riverina Arts, and duo Giorgia De Paoli and Alex Pietroboni won the Judges Choice Award.
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The Art Deco Festival returned to Leeton with over thirty different events across Leeton Shire including the melodrama Bloodshed at the Banquet written by Leonie Napier, Harp Deco performed by Hilary Manning and children's shadow puppetry show The Owl's Apprentice. Executive Director Aanya Whitehead is pictured here with the Street Photography exhibition which is on display until 17th September.
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Local author Laurelle Lewis' children book 'Archie The Brave' has been featured on the Youtube channel of Sarah Ferguson, Dutchess of York. The video of Sarah reading the story has helped Laurelle reach a wider audience: "I was so excited that Fergie read my book. I sent it to her 12 months ago, but it was worth the wait. My book had close to 95,000 views, which is great exposure for an indie author. It gives you confidence to to keep doing what you're doing." You can watch the video here. |
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Western Riverina Arts co-hosted an Artist Celebration event for Roslyn Lockhart, her exhibition 'Her Story' at The Willows, Jerilderie - and her birthday! Aanya Whitehead, Executive Director of Western Riverina Arts said this of the celebration "The event was poignant. It was a special birthday for Roslyn and it was also a celebration of her art, a celebration of her as a person and a wonderful mentor in her community for arts and creativity."
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Western Riverina Arts and Leeton Museum and Gallery has farewelled Museum Development Officer Petra Player who has relocated to Sydney. The role which was funded from the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal under its Investing in Rural Community Futures initiative, saw Petra upskill volunteers and implement plans and strategies for the future of Leeton Shire's six museums.
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Former NSW Education Minister Adrian Piccoli announced as patron for Riverina Writing House: "To have a publishing house established in a small country town in western NSW intent on capturing and promoting the stories of rural Australia, on helping people find their voice and on locally-making books that will be influential the world over - that is unique." Read more via The Irrigator.
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Elijah Ingram Joins Western Riverina Arts in New Role
Western Riverina Arts welcomes Elijah Ingram to the role of Creative Officer. Elijah is a proud Wiradjuri man, Digital Artist and a NSW Aboriginal Land Council Youth Advisory Committee member who has represented First Nations youth at the United Nations’ twelfth session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Elijah currently works at the Leeton Museum and Gallery in the role of Peace Project Officer where he engages local youth with upskilling opportunities and creative entertainment programs.
As part of the Creative Officer contract, Elijah will be developing digital arts initiatives and ways to fund, partner and create projects that can lead to long-term employment outcomes and economic sustainability in the digital arts in the Western Riverina. Elijah will be working towards planning workshops co-hosted with state, national and international screen organisations and consultants. The newly created role will also aim to activate and create Digital Art in all its forms and instigate projects and initiatives that support distribution and creation. Content will be created across online spaces, social media platforms, streaming and podcast platforms.
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Taste Art Prize: Coleambally
The ENTRIES ARE OPEN! Taste Coleambally - Food and Farm Festival invites artists and creatives of the region to enter their original art into the Taste Art Prize 2022. This years theme is ‘Country Life’. All creative mediums are welcome; paintings, drawings, photography, mixed media, sculpture and fabrics. There are Junior Categories for ages 5-17 and the Adult Categories include Photography, Painting, Works on Paper and Other Media.
Taste Art Prize exhibition will feature at Taste Coleambally - Food and Farm Festival at the Coleambally Community Hall from 28 - 30 October 2022. www.tastecoly.com.au
Entry forms and fee must be submitted by post or email no later than 5pm 17th October 2022. Please see the Entry Form for full terms and conditions. Download Word Doc Entry Form.
The Taste Art Main Prize of $500 is proudly sponsored by Western Riverina Arts.
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Leeton Water Tower Light Show: Community Contributions
Leeton Shire has engaged illuminart to design a permanent projection system for the Water Tower on Chelmsford Place, an innovative alternative to a mural, which can continue to evolve and develop over time. illuminart is inviting local community members to share ideas for what should be projected on to the tower. You can send anything that you feel would help shine a light on Leeton, whether it’s an image, words, story, artwork, request or photo. More information and submissions.
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Lillardia Briggs-Houston Wins Wearable Art Award
Lillardia Briggs-Houston was nominated in two categories of the the 2022 National Indigenous Fashion Awards. Lillardia was nominated for the Wearable Art Award and the Textile Design Award. This is the third year that her work through label Ngarru Miimi has been nominated. At the NIFA ceremony broadcasted by NITV it was announced that Lillardia had won the Wearable Art Award. The Wearable Art Award celebrates design, artistry, construction, wearability and cultural expression. Congratulations to Lillardia on her massive achievement.
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Covid-19 Book Published
The Riverina Writing House has released their latest publication Memoirs and Reflections: Life in the time of COVID. This collection of writing reveals the personal impacts faced and emotions experienced while living through a pandemic. This book is an international collaboration between members of Leeton Writers Collective and Ruskin Park House (London) with a forward by former NSW Education Minister, Professor Adrian Piccoli. Riverina-based writers include Cynthia Arel, David Atherton-Cooper, Lauren Forner, Melanie Ifield, Sue Killham, Jason Richardson, Benjamin Smith, Sarah Tiffen, Grace Tynan and Jessica Wells.
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Vale Lee Blacker-Noble
Western Riverina Arts share our heartfelt sympathies with the Leeton and surrounding art communities, and the family of Lee Blacker-Noble (22.01.34 - 05.08.22). Lee was a multitalented artist who had been in countless exhibitions throughout her long career and was also one of the founding members of the first iteration of the Leeton Art Society. Lee has several large artworks you can view around Leeton, as well as a 36m long mural in Casino, NSW. Lee was a keen traveller with an adventurous spirit as well as a fantasy and science-fiction novel enthusiast, both of which had influences on her work. She will be deeply missed.
“There’s nothing better than painting. I think that’s what’s kept me going all these years, the ability to be able to paint. It’s a lot better than sitting in front of the tv – I can tell you that! When you’re painting you can’t worry about anything else, you are completely involved in what you’re doing when you’re painting.” Lee Blacker-Noble, 2021.
You can read more about Lee's art and life here.
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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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Rescue of Riverina Native Birds Exhibition
Closing Event: 11.30am Saturday 20th August | Artspace, Griffith Regional Theatre
Join us at the Griffith Regional Theatre for a closing event and celebration of the Rescue of Riverina Native Birds exhibition. This is the exhibition's last stop in our region before it goes on tour with South West Arts. Light refreshments included.
Exhibition Opening Times: Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm. 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: 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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Get Your Grant On! Grant Writing Workshop & Networking Event
10am - 1.30pm Tuesday 6th September | Leeton Museum and Gallery
Western Riverina Arts will be holding a FREE grant writing workshop and networking event at the Leeton Museum and Gallery. While this workshop will primarily focus on funding for the arts sector, all are invited to attend! Registration essential.
This workshop will cover: how to write a winning grant, how to find grant opportunities, how to plan out your grant, how to design a project to meet the grant criteria, understanding budgets, strategic alignments, writing tips and more! Participants will be able to work towards completing a Western Riverina Arts Micro Grant application in preparation for the soon-to-be opened 2022 round. This is also a great chance to network with like-minded creative individuals, share stories, compare funding notes and connect to people interested in regional arts. Light refreshments will be provided on the day. We hope to see you there!
Proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with Western Riverina Arts and Leeton Museum and Gallery.
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Click: Arts Business Training For Regional Creatives
August, September and October | Online
If you are wanting to work at a professional level in the arts and creative industries, then this is a fantastic online professional development opportunity which covers many arts business topics. Sessions will be recorded and available to watch at a later date if you can’t attend on Monday nights, including sessions 1-3 which have passed. This is really great value and we strongly encourage artists to check it out! Purchase your tickets here.
Upcoming topics include: Knowing Your Market, Understanding Copyright, Your Online Presence, Valuing Your Work- what's it worth?, Financial Management for Creatives, Contracts, Business Planning and Partnerships and Relationships.
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Call For Entries | Collide: Community Art Exhibition
Exhibition: 23 September - 14 October | Leeton Museum and Gallery
Are you looking for opportunities to exhibit at a gallery? Collide: Community Art Exhibition invites artists of all ages to sit down with a friend, family member, pet or ANYONE and create a work based on them. All artforms will be considered and work does not have to be figurative! Completed entry form and artwork are to be delivered to Leeton Museum and Gallery by Monday 12th September. Please see the online entry form for full terms and conditions, or you can pick up a paper entry form from LMAG reception. Email Camille if you want to find out more about Collide!
EXHIBITION DETAILS - Opening Event: 6pm Friday 23rd September, Exhibition Closes: 14th October 2022.
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Wide Open September: Lindee Russell
Opening 6-8pm Friday 2 Sept | Narrandera Arts & Community Centre
Lindee’s exhibition, Let’s Walk, showcases popular local walking places through a series of textile and mixed media pieces created from recycled and gathered materials. Opening times: Mon to Fri 9am-4pm | Saturday 9am-3pm | Sunday 10am-2pm. This exhibition is hosted by Narrandera Arts & Creative Network until the 30th of September as a part of their Wide Open Narrandera 2022 Program.
Lindee Russell is a local Narrandera multi-disciplinary artist with a passion for textiles, stitch, metals and reusing and transforming existing objects to create art, reduce waste and inspire others in their own arts practice – art is for everyone.
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Wide Open August: The Sunflower Collective
Closes 29 August | Narrandera Arts & Community Centre
The work of a collective of NSW regional artists is being hosted by Narrandera Arts & Creative Network until the 29th of August as a part of their Wide Open Narrandera 2022 Program.
The artists are Kelly Leonard of Broken Hill, Michael Petchkovsky of the Blue Mountains and Snowy Monaro regions, Julie Briggs from Narrandera, and Julie Montgarrett of Wagga Wagga. Each of the artists has a years-long association with Narrandera, The Cad Factory and Western Riverina Arts as both arts workers and artists.
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inFREQUENCY
Saturday 24th September, 1pm – 10.30pm | Yanco All Servicemans Club
Do not miss this event in Yanco! The inFREQUENCY tour will bring together electronic musicians from the southeast and southwest for performances and workshops that showcase their different approaches. There will be demonstrations of video projection-mapping and live-coding that provide an introduction to free software in workshops before the performances dazzle and inspire audiences. inFREQUENCY features Bassling (Jason Richardson) of Leeton and Bernard Gray of Griffith! “It’s great to get out and perform, but it’s even better to aim to inspire the next generation of regional artists through the workshops we are running,” says Jason. Workshops will be running from 1.00-3.00pm and the performances from 6.30-10.30pm. Tickets available here.
The inFREQUENCY tour is supported by the Backroads Initiative and South East Arts through funding from Create NSW and the NSW Government.
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Create NSW SongMakers Holiday Sessions
27-28 September | Yanco Agricultural Institute
The search is on for aspiring songwriters to be part of a new music industry mentoring program touring regional NSW. The SongMakers Winter Sessions are presented by national music organisation, APRA AMCOS, as part of the Office for Regional Youth Holiday Break program in partnership with Create NSW.
FREE places are being offered to 16 young people, aged 16-21, to participate in the program. They will spend 2 days writing and recording songs and learning about music careers with Sydney musicians, artist/producer/songwriter and triple j favourite, Ninajirachi; and award-winning writer/producer, Adrian Breakspear (Gang of Youths, Boy and Bear). They will join resident musos, Ken Dachi, and Dookie to mentor participants through two days of creative collaboration.
The workshops will be held at Yanco Agricultural Institute. Interested young people can send an email to lily@songmakers.com.au to secure a place at the Leeton workshop.
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Landscape Painting Demonstration
6.30pm Friday 2 September | Leeton Museum and Gallery
Come along to the Leeton Museum and Gallery for an evening of live painting demonstrations, nibbles and creative conversation. Leeton Art Society Inc is hosting John Wilson, a renowned painter with 49 years’ experience as an artist, tutor and judge. John is one of Australia’s multi-award-winning oil painters who has exhibited in London, USA, Japan, Canada, Beijing and Seoul. All are welcome to pop in throughout the evening and mingle while you witness John produce a landscape painting and gain insight into creating a masterpiece! Entry is $10 at the door with light refreshments included.
This event is supported by Leeton Art Society Inc and Leeton Museum and Gallery.
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John Wilson Landscapes In Oils: Into The Light
9:30am to 4:30pm, 3, 4 & 5 September | Dining Hall, Yanco Agricultural Institute, Yanco
John Wilson will be offering a three-day masterclass in oils in Yanco. Participants will study landscapes in the studio for two days and the final day will be plein air along the Murrumbidgee. This is a great opportunity to receive tuition from such a highly respected tutor so don’t miss out! Find out more.
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Open Sessions
Various Dates August & September | Griffith Regional Art Gallery
GRAG are talking all things Still Life with these Open Sessions workshops. First up are the wonderful team from Fields of Fiorella taking participants through flower arranging! Then in week two and three we the very talented local artist and art teacher Linzie Joanne will be sharing her knowledge of watercolour and acrylic painting. Tickets can be purchased here.
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Dobell Drawing Prize #22
Exhibition closes 23 October | Griffith Regional Art Gallery
In an unparalleled celebration of drawing technique and innovation, join Griffith Regional Theatre for the opening of the Dobell Drawing Prize #22. Enjoy refreshments and Dee Vine Estate wines while viewing one of the leading drawing exhibitions in Australia.
This National Art School touring exhibition showcases 43 of the 64 finalists from the 2021 Prize and includes Euan Macleod’s winning work, chosen by guest judge and acclaimed artist Lucy Culliton. Presenting a range of material approaches – from animation, collage and paper weaving, to charcoal, ink and watercolour – the exhibition demonstrates the remarkable vitality and scope of contemporary Australian drawing. Opening Event: 6pm Friday 2nd September.
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The Caring Effect: Perspectives on Care
2-4pm Friday 26 August | Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
Artist Vic McEwan from The Cad Factory brings together practitioners in arts and health to offer an experiential exploration of caring. With participation from the Art Health Network, NSW and ACT, Murrumbidgee local Health district, Art Gallery of New South Wales, The Black Dog Institute, and individual practitioners and carers, we draw you into a creative reflection on what is it to care, be caring and be cared for. Register for this free event.
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Yield Festival: Up2Date Art Exhibition & Capture Coolamon Shire
Opening Night: 6-10pm Friday 26 August | Coolamon Up-to-Date Store
Yield Festival is a celebration of creative arts in the Coolamon Shire. A collection of events, workshops, performances and experiences that highlight the makers, thinkers and creators in our community.
The highlight of the festival will be the coming together of two longstanding events within the Coolamon Shire arts scene. Capture Coolamon Shire Photographic Competition, and the Up2Date Art Show are combining to create a premier exhibition held within the Up-to-Date Store Cultural and Learning Precinct. The festival will be launched at a gala evening, featuring live entertainment, food trucks and drink vendors.
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Cootamundra Art Show
The Cootamundra Art Show features artists from the Cootamundra region and surrounds and raises funds for Soroptimist projects to help women and girls. Entry form must be submitted by COB Monday 2nd September 2022.
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Yarn Bomb the Library for Griffith Spring Fest
The Knatty Knitters and Griffith City Library are getting ready for the Griffith Spring Festival! The Knitters will be yarn bombing a tree at the front of the Library with some colourful creations; bees, flowers and more! If you would like to help out they are taking donations of knitted squares which will be the backdrop for their creation. Griffith Spring Festival is held 9 - 23 October 2022.
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IMAGinE Awards 2022
The IMAGinE awards highlight the resilience, innovation and creativity of museums, galleries and Aboriginal cultural centres and recognise the people who work in them.
The museums, galleries and Aboriginal cultural centres of NSW provide historical, contemporary and future context. They tell stories about their communities and reflect on what they might become. Their programs record history and grow ideas; they generate and support creative processes that contribute to economic, social and health related wellbeing. They help build resilient and sustainable communities. Nominations close: 5pm, Monday 29 August 2022.
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Olga Masters Short Story Award 2022
The Award welcomes entries from writers of all ages resident in Australia. Short stories (2000 to 4000 words) on the theme of life in rural Australia. Main Prize is $1500 for first and $500 for runner-up. The first-prize winning story will be published in Island magazine. Entries are open now and will close on 31 August 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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National Emerging Art Prize
The National Emerging Art Prize was established to provide a highly visible national platform to identify, promote and support the most promising emerging visual and ceramic artists in Australia. Offering a total prize pool of $30,000, up to 25 finalists will be invited to participate in an exhibition in November with all works available for sale to the public. This prize looks to connect collectors with emerging artists. Entries close 1st September.
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Nextwave Youth Short Film Competition
The Nextwave Youth Short Film Competition is OPEN FOR ENTRIES! The Screenwave International Film Festival is looking for the next wave of storytellers. Are you between the ages of 10 - 25, living in Australia, and love to get creative ? Then Nextwave is for you! The rules are simple: Create a film under 5 minutes, Include this year ’ s theme and item, TRANSFORMATION and GREEN. Submit your film before October 25 for your chance to win big, and have your film premiere at the 2023 Screenwave International Film Festival! Head to www.nextwavefilm.com.au to learn more! Nextwave is proudly supported by Southern Cross University.
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RANSW Administration and Projects Officer
Do you have a passion for the arts and a good understanding of regional NSW? Regional Arts NSW are now seeking an Administration and Projects Officer to join the team. If you have good administration skills and knowledge of the arts sector, you could take the next step in your arts career with us. Find out more and apply.
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Spirit of the Land Festival
The Spirit of the Land Festival is a colourful and vibrant celebration of the land. With artistic sculptures, fine arts and photography, lively markets, boutique stalls, fabulous foods, vivid open gardens, amazing entertainment, stylish vintage vehicles, the festival is a fantastic experience for friends and family to enjoy. The sculpture prize pool for artists is over $20,000 including the National Farm Art Sculpture Award of $10,000. There are also categories for painting and photography. Sculpture entries close on Thursday 6 October 2022 and Fine Art entries close on Thursday 29 September 2022.
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Aboriginal Artist Call Out
National Aboriginal Design Agency is seeking expressions of interest from young Aboriginal artists (24 years and under) throughout NSW and the ACT to develop an artwork that can be licensed for The Y NSW's Reconciliation Action Plan and other marketing collateral. For more information and to apply, please contact: ebony@aboriginaldesign.com.au 02 6658 1315 EOI closes Monday August 22, 2022.
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CASE Incubator
Expressions of interest are now open for artists to apply to be part of the second year of the Contemporary Art Socially Engaged (CASE) Incubator program. Led by the Cad Factory, the CASE Incubator is a professional development, knowledge sharing and mentorship program which has been funded by the Create NSW Service Needs Strategic Fund.
Each artist will receive a $4,000 stipend for participation in the program, plus accommodation and travel expenses to attend residencies as well as professional development training opportunities. They will contribute towards the creation and delivery of digital resources, major resource outcomes, and a seminar event in late 2023.
Applications must be submitted by midnight Friday 16 September 2022
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Fed Art Prize 2022
Entries to the Federation Art Prize 2022 are now open! Artists who work across two and three dimensional mediums are invited to enter their work in this years prize and exhibition. There are $7,500 worth of prizes including the $3,000 Federation Art Prize acquisition for overall winner. Entries close 12 September.
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First Nations Creators Program
Screen Australia’s First Nations Department and Meta Australia are pleased to announce that the First Nations Creators Program for Instagram is returning in 2022, with applications now open. Creators who successfully complete the program will receive production funding of $5,000 and equipment to help them create a Reels project series for their Instagram account. Applications close at 5pm AEST Thursday 25 August.
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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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