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MONTHLY WRAP | EVENTS | OPPORTUNITIES | GRANTS
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Shhhhh. Listen.
We heard a beautiful voice.
We can't hear it anymore.
We can make sure we hear it
again one day.
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Joyce Spencer Recipient Combines Ecology, History and Artmaking
Hilary Peterson, the 2021 recipient of the Joyce Spencer Textiles Fellowship, has just closed her hugely successful exhibition 'Panboola - Renewal' at the Spiral Gallery in Bega. The exhibition focused on the fragile Panboola wetlands of Pambula. Hilary says, "I am indebted to the Spencer family, Cad Factory and Western Riverina Arts for awarding me the fellowship. It has allowed and encouraged me to produce a substantial body of work." The Joyce Spencer Textiles Fellowship is to support a regional NSW textile artist or collective to deliver a new artwork or exhibition.
Image: Artist Hilary Peterson, courtesy the artist.
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Album xxx Launch for Xavier
Western Riverina Arts was recently able to support young Narrandera Rap artist Beacho2700 for a series of Sydney recording sessions at the studios of Heaps Decent. Beacho's artistic journey has been amazing, and we see nothing but big things coming as he develops his art and collaborates with peers and mentors.
Beacho2700 has dropped his xxx Album on Spotify, featuring four of his tracks. Take a listen.
Image: xxx Album Artwork by Miil Miil Productions.
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A Weekend of Music and Friendship for Riverina School Bands.
Congratulations to the Riverina Combined Schools Band, comprising students from Griffith, Wagga Wagga and West Wyalong, and the Griffith East Public School Band on being rated gold and silver respectively when they recently participated in the 2023 Australian School Band and Orchestra Festival. The 36 students were the only regional participants among the 190 schools performing - a significant opportunity and achievement!
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The NSW Police Band posted, 'Who knows? In just a few years, these budding talents might become the next stars we'll all enjoy!'
All school student musicians in the region are welcome to the combined school band rehearsals on Thursdays from 3.30pm to 5.30pm at Griffith East Public School. Contact Toni Howard on 0409 738 822.
Images: The Riverina Combined Schools Band performing at the University of NSW and in practice session with the NSW Police Band.
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'Future Ancestors' is a Thing.
Never underestimate the impact of a little support. The 2023 Western Riverina Arts and Rooms of Requirement RoR Artist Resident Darby Ingram has spent her residency time developing her podcast 'Future Ancestors', a series of important and timely cultural conversations centred here in the Western Riverina. The series is live now on Spotify and is a standing testament to Darby's vision and her work to realise it.
Image: Darby Ingram courtesy Western Riverina Arts.
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'More than a Fish Kill'
Launched at the National Museum of Australia the film 'More than a Fish Kill' documents how artists, fishery managers and First Nations custodians collaborated after the devastating fish kills along the Barka/Baaka (Darling River) and turned these ecological disasters into catalysts for cultural connection and revival. ABC Radio National 'Big Ideas' host, Natasha Mitchell, was joined by artist Vic McEwan, Barkandji Elder Barbara Quayle, Fisheries Manager Matt McLellan and Wiradjuri Cultural Leader Neville Bamblett to discuss the film and the issues it raises. The discussion will feature on RN Big Ideas on Wednesday 1st November.
Image: Barkindji/Malyangapa artist David Doyle releasing fish into the Baaka at Menindee. Photo by Jaqueline Cooper.
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Sportsgirl and Shelby-Rae Collaborate
Wiradjuri woman, artist and creator of Marara Designs Shelby-Rae Kschenka of Narrandera, has entered a brand collaboration with the iconic Australian clothing company Sportsgirl. Shelby-Rae will work with the company to create a meaningful, intentional and sustainable Acknowledgement of Country that will be present in all 130+ Sportsgirl stores via physical in-store plaques and online. We caught Shelby-Rae and team at the film shoot at Narrandera's stunning Koori's Beach.
Image Shelby-Rae Kschenka courtesy Miil Miil Productions.
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MAKE Group Exhibits at National Museum
When it comes to creating beautiful artwork, age or disability is no barrier. This is especially true for the talented Murrumbidgee Arts Kinship Enterprise (MAKE) group, led in their practice by artist Kerri Weymouth.
Most recently MAKE have been working on a very special contribution to 'River Country', a collaborative installation for the National Museum of Australia. 'River Country' is close to the roots and hearts of the members, with one member actually being born on the river bank at Darlington Point. With the support of Western Riverina Arts and Regional Arts NSW the group was able to attend the River Country Community Day.
Image: Coleambally MAKE Group - Joylene Lashbrook, Sarah Weymouth with baby Willow, June Weymouth, Lorna Wigham, Barb Freer and Verona Harrison, at the National Museum of Australia, courtesy Kerri Weymouth.
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Leeton Hums
A recording of 120 hand-made wind organs by local artist Jason Richardson is now part of the Cities and Memory project 'Music for Sleep', a vast and unique sound map of compositions.
'Music for Sleep' is a worldwide collaboration between artists and field recordists to create a collection of 280 compositions from 41 different countries, each specially designed for rest, sleep and tranquillity. Each composition is a reimagined piece inspired by and including the original field recording as source material. Follow the sound map to find the tranquility of a Leeton garden!
The wind organs were initially made and installed by Jason as part of the annual experimental gathering Burning Seed. He has shared with us instructions for the creation of the wind organs here.
Image: Wind Organs, courtesy Jason Richardson.
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'Haunting' at Narrandera Arts and Community Centre
After three years Vic McEwan's 'Haunting' has come home to Narrandera. 'Haunting' is a body of photographic and video work which honours the Murrumbidgee River and its communities of people and other living beings. It reveals how history – like the river – flows through the land and our lives. Vic McEwan created the large-scale works while artist-in-residence at the National Museum of Australia.
Image: Mary Gilmore, Fog and Smoke, 2015 Vic McEwen.
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Di Tarr - Only Just Begun
Griffith Regional Art Gallery
Closing Saturday 5th November 2023
The walls of the Gallery are awash with colour with Di Tarr’s textiles wonderland, Only Just Begun. The exhibition is a fantastical journey through the decades of Di Tarr's diverse and ever evolving art practice. Explore thought-provoking works that are textually layered, visually stunning and conceptually complex.
Image: Di Tarr, courtesy the artist.
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Violin Concert with Jonathon Glonek
Griffith Regional Art Gallery
Friday 3 November, 7pm | $30
The Bendoc Philharmonic presents violinist Jonathon Glonek in a virtuosic program for violin, including famous works by Bach, Paganini and Ysaye. The program will also feature a recent work specially written by Ukranian composer Mikhail Shukh. Held in the comfortable surrounds and fine acoustic of the Griffith Regional Art Gallery. Light refreshments provided. Tickets here.
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David Hobson & Marina Prior
Griffith Regional Theatre
Thursday 9th November 2023
Join soprano and tenor powerhouse legends of Musical Theatre and Opera, Marina Prior & David Hobson when they bring their tour ‘The 2 Of Us’ in up close and personal mode to Griffith Regional Theatre. The show features brand new songs, back-stage and life stories, and all the classics from their vast repertoire spanning 35 years.
Tickets via the theatre website.
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The Curious Explorers
Leeton Museum & Art Gallery
Until 15th November 2023
Enter the magical world of Lex and Mila’s backyard in The Curious Explorers. See behind-the-scenes work of Dorothy Roddy during the book illustration process. Read about Leonie Napier’s inspirational process of storytelling through curiosity and connection as you take in the delightful paintings showing scenes of excitement and wonder in the world around us.
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WRA Networking Christmas Party
6pm Friday 8th December 2023 Coleambally
Join us for our annual Western Riverina Arts Networking Christmas party to be held in conjunction with the launch of the Kerri Weymouth Art Studio and Gallery. It will be a great summer night of music, food and refreshments. Let us know you are coming by booking here.
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The Country Arts Support Program (CASP) Grants are open.
Closing Monday 6th November.
The Country Arts Support Program (CASP), a Create NSW initiative that supports a creative, vibrant and resilient NSW arts and cultural sector that engages with diverse audiences and communities.
Groups, not-for-profit organisations, and Local Government Authorities in the Leeton, Griffith, Narrandera and Murrumbidgee areas are encouraged to apply.
Western Riverina Arts (WRA) will be administering the grant program, and applicants are required to speak with a member of the WRA team prior to making an application.
Please check our website for further details and contact Executive Director Aanya Whitehead to discuss.
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Mentoring Opportunity for Young Creatives in the Western Riverina.
If you are aged between 16 and 27, living in one the Western Riverina Arts Local Government Areas of Griffith, Leeton, Murrumbidgee or Narrandera and interested in or currently working in the creative industries. Chat to us about Horizons - a Creative Industries Career Launchpad. Horizons is a state-wide project for regional NSW young people (aged 16-27) wanting to pursue a career in the creative industries. Showcase your talents, gain experience, build valuable industry networks and kick start your creative career with the support of industry professionals.
For further details visit our website.
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Closing Soon - November 1st 2023.
WAYOUT Artspace in Kandos is seeking proposals for 2024.
This is a regionally based artist-run initiative dedicated to developing contemporary art culture as well as outreach and exchange with artists and organisations across Australia.
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$10,000 National Acquisitive Prize 2024
Entries are now open for $10,000 Harden Art Prize.
The event aims to promote Harden-Murrumburrah to the arts community of Australia and to encourage visitors to the region. The exhibition will take place during April 2024 at the Old Courthouse, Albury St, Murrumburrah NSW.
Entries close Friday 16th February 2024.
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The Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) is set to return to Larrakia Country at the Darwin Convention Centre 9 – 11 August 2024.
The 2024 Art Fair will include a vibrant Public Program featuring Artist Talks, Demonstrations, Masterclasses, Children’s Activities, and Cultural Performances.
DAAF is calling out for Expressions of Interest to take part in the Public Program, AND to be part of the Digital Programs that take place throughout the year!
Expressions of Interest close on Wednesday, 21 February 2024 at 5pm ACST.
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Call out for Young Writers
Booranga Writers Centre is looking for submissions for its Write Here, Write Now publication of young writers' work (age 16-24). We KNOW we have talented young writers and artists in the Western Riverina and strongly encourage you to submit your poetry or prose up to 1000 words, and visual art to submissions@booranga.com before Friday November 17th 2023.
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With One Voice Riverina
Have you ever been in a choir? With One Voice Riverina is growing and would love some more members! All comers, at all levels of ability, are warmly welcomed by Choir Leader Elizabeth Walsh every Tuesday evening at 6.30pm at the CRC in Bolton St Narrandera.
Image: With One Voice Riverina members courtesy Elizabeth Walsh.
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Join the Strummers
Murrumbidgee Ukulele Group Strummers are back and eager for the next MUGS jam on November 4th at Griffith Pioneer Park Museum from 2pm. New players are most welcome, just sit near someone who has a song book!
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