2018 ACT Book of the Year
Congratulations to Paul Collis, whose novel Dancing Home was announced the winner of the 2018 ACT Book of the Year at the ACT Writers Centre awards last week.
The award recognises excellence in literature and aims to support the development of ACT based writers, and promote writing in the ACT.
Congratulations also to Merlinda Bobis who received Highly Commended for her book Accidents in Composition, and the following authors who were shortlisted:
- Jackie French for Facing the Flame
- Omar Musa for Millefiori
- Rachel Sanderson for The Space Between
For more information on Book of the Year, visit our website.
Photo: Paul Collis, winner 2018 ACT Book of the Year, photo courtesy of the ACT Writers Centre
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Woden and Gungahlin Pop Up Tender announced
Belconnen Arts Centre and Tuggeranong Arts Centre have been successful in their joint tender for the Woden and Gungahlin pop-up arts events and activities. The Centres will employ community arts and cultural development officers to work in Gungahlin and Woden in partnership with local community centres and business, artists and other government agencies to deliver a program of arts activities to encourage community engagement with the arts and support local artists.
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5 Ways to Give Local
Still searching for perfect presents? We've put together a local list with so much choice we almost guarantee you'll find something for everyone. Here are some of our top suggestions:
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Give unique. Craft ACT’s shop offers a range of unique objects by local and national makers. Maybe a Territory shaped brooch for a Canberra diehard? Perhaps a set of cheese tools for the entertainer? Visit Craft ACT’s shop to discover what’s on offer from earrings to water jugs and unique pieces in between. Check opening hours on their website.
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Give hands on. Know someone who likes to try new things? Canberra Glassworks offers a range of short, make your own sessions and longer courses on a range of glass techniques for all ages. Glass blowing, kiln forming, flameworking and coldworking are just some of the techniques they could learn. Not sure what they are? Check out Canberra Glassworks website for all the information.
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Give all year. If you can’t decide what to get them, put the choice in their hands with a gift voucher from The Street Theatre. Vouchers can be purchased for any amount, used for any show and last all year. With options like theatre, comedy, jazz, opera, experimental arts and music, there’s something to entertain everyone. Check out what’s on and purchase vouchers from The Street Theatre’s website.
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Give a little. Good things come in small packages. If you’re travelling for Christmas or shopping for a minimalist, check out the Gallery of Small Things. Housed in the tiniest gallery in Canberra, find works in textiles, ceramics, paintings, photography, jewellery and print media. Shop online and in store.
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That’s a wrap! Put the finishing touches on your locally bought gift with Megalo Print Studio + Gallery’s wrapping paper and cards. The Megalo Print Emporium also has some gift ideas including books, prints, and Megalo merchandise. Get in quick because they close for year on Saturday! Visit Megalo’s website for details.
For more local makers and gift ideas, visit artsACT’s website
Images from top to bottom: Canberra Symphony Orchestra, Alison Jackson cheese tools, a selection of items on sale at Canberra Glassworks, image courtesy of the Street Theatre, art by Michele Heibel photo by Jess DiScipio, gift wrap from Megalo.
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Check out our local list for some great gift ideas from Canberra artists and makers
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Watch: Elliot Bastianon talks about his practice and how funding helped his career. Elliot received funding in the $5-50K round earlier this year.
The current $5-50K round closes 28 February 2019. Details on our website.
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A celebration of 'pling's life
Kevin Prideaux, known by many as 'pling, passed away on 27 November 2018.
There will be a celebration of the Canberra artist's life at Ainslie Arts Centre, 5:30-11pm, Friday 14 December. The celebration will include music, photos, friends and family. All are welcome to attend. If you are interested in being involved in the event, please contact Mikel Simic, Pip Branson or Fabian Prideaux. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
A Go Fund Me page has been setup to assist in curating, showcasing and archiving 'pling's photographic legacy. If you would like to contribute, visit the Go Fund me page.
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More Canberra arts news
Position Vacant: Publications Manager, Art Monthly.
Art Monthly is seeking a dynamic Publication Manager for their office at the ANU School of Art and Design. The Publication Manager oversees the Canberra office operations, works closely with the Editor, and helps coordinate and innovate the magazine's print and online platforms. Applications close 21 December 2018. For more information visit Art Monthly's website.
Congratulations to Girls Rock! Canberra
The National Live Music Awards gave out more than 60 awards last week, with Girls Rock! Canberra taking out the ACT All Ages Achievement Award. Girls Rock! is a national network of girls rock camps, each independently run by a team of musicians and educators who are passionate about empowering girls, trans and gender-diverse young people. The team at Girls Rock! Canberra work hard to make sure their campers have the best experience. Their dedication has built up a community of campers coming back for another year, or becoming interns, and welcoming of new campers. We look forward to seeing many more campers leave feeling empowered and ready to rock on all year. See their awesomeness in action on YouTube or check out the Girls Rock! Canberra website.
Rebus Theatre wins inclusion award
Congratulations to Rebus Theatre for winning the ACT Chief Minister's Award for Excellence at The Inclusion Awards. The theatre group won the award for their project "Open Doors Open Minds", an experiential program delivered to staff and volunteers from community clubs and organisations, and government departments across Canberra. The program taught participants about challenges that people with disability face when participating in community activities. For more information on Rebus Theatre, visit their website.
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Arts Opportunities
Artist Call Out: Studio Masterclasses Belconnen Arts Centre, EOIs by 14 Decemer 2018
Position Vacant: Publication Manager, Art Monthly, applications due 21 December 2018
ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural, Leadership and Scholarship Grants, entries close 4 January 2019
Young Music Society Summer Music School 2019, 7-18 January 2019
Old Bus Depot Markets CIT Student program, applications close 8 January 2019
EOIs for Stories from the Future, closes 31 January 2019
artsACT $5-50k funding, closes 28 February 2019
36th Telstra NATSIAA entries open, closes 15 March 2019
Wakakirri Registration, registrations close 3 April 2019
Strathnairn Foundry Studio Spaces, EOIs now being accepted
Canberra Glassworks CIT Adult Short Courses, throughout the year
artsACT up to $5k Arts Activities funding, open all year
Australian Cultural Fundraising Platform, available all year
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Arts Events
Curator's talk and preview: Love and Desire (Auslan sign interpreted), 13 December 2018, NGA
QL2 Dance presents On Course, 15 and 16 December 2018, Gorman Arts Centre
Darren Hanlon Christmas Show, 15 December 2018, Ainslie Arts Centre
Folding Indigo and The Void, until 15 December 2018, Craft ACT
Love and Desire Lecture: Lucina Ward, 15 December 2018, NGA
Made of Holes by Lucy Irvine, until 16 December 2018, Belconnen Arts Centre
Sheila by Tracy Bourne, 18 December 2018, The Street Theatre
Close To Home - Braidwood artists summer exhibition, until 20 January 2019, Altenburg and Co
Labirinto - Christus Nobrega, until 9 February 2019, CCAS Gorman Arts Centre
Newscrap - Alison Alder, until 9 February 2019, CCAS Gorman Arts Centre
Parataxis - Dierdre Pearce, until 9 December 2018, CCAS Manuka
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Submit to artsACT eNews
Want to share your Canberra Region arts news and events through artsACT eNews? We are taking a short break so the deadline for the next artsACT eNews is noon on Monday 21 January 2019 for publication on Wednesday 23 January 2019.
To keep up to date with arts news over the break follow us on Twitter or CBR Arts Facebook.
For more information or to download the eNews template, visit the artsACT website
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