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Can you believe we're entering the holiday season? Let's check out what's happening around regional Queensland and more!
Highlights include the launch of Arts Queensland's new funding streams and the creative ways artists are responding to creation in lockdown - along with many more stories and features from around the RASN regions from facts and figures to professional meet-ups and pivots!
Let's start with some big news about RASN in Far North Queensland!
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Nexus Joins the Network
Arts Nexus has been contracted as the Far North Queensland provider for the Regional Arts Services Network (RASN), working in partnership with the Cook Shire Council to also host the Regional Arts Officer for Cape York and Torres Strait Islands.
Arts Nexus has been a contributor to cultural and economic planning in the region for over twenty-five years, and working with the other providers across the state, will contribute to building a strong arts and cultural network that delivers support and drives initiatives and outcomes that align with regional priorities.
Working in partnership with Far North Queensland LGAs and Arts Queensland to deliver the final stage of this program is exciting for this fit-for-purpose organisation. Arts Nexus’s objective is to advocate for the arts, cultural and creative industry practitioners, and forge partnerships and engagement with government and the cross-sector. Shortly, a Regional Arts Officer will commence operation up North, in addition to the existing Regional Arts Officer based in Cooktown. Together, these officers will support the arts sector across Far North Queensland, Cape York and the Torres Strait.
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For interviews, photo opportunities or further comment from Arts Nexus, please contact Program Manager, Melissa Robertson
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Born from the red sandhills of the Queensland outback, the artists known as Two Sisters Talking work in collaboration with Red Ridge to bring the beauty of the Diamantina for you to wear.
Using vivid colours that recall the red of the earth, the yellow of the spinifex and the green of the river in flood, experience the launch of Red Ridge: The Label with their aptly named ‘Diamantina Collection‘. Shining a spotlight on Central-Western Queensland and the incredible culture and expression of the local Aboriginal community, RASN and Red Ridge are so very proud to present this fashion line that highlights artwork from Wangkanguru and Yarluyandi women Aulpunda ‘Jean’ Barr-Crombie and Anpanuwa ‘Joyce’ Crombie from Birdsville.
Bringing the culture of their country alive in their art, from the river to the desert, the collection as described by Joyce, is an ‘opportunity for people to see where we come from’.
Check out the fashion line before its sold out!
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Centre Stage in Central Queensland
Central Queensland’s artists have risen to the challenge of working in isolation and have found value in their arts practices by their involvement in CQ RASN's 'Tough and Tender Beauty Artist "at home"' residency program.
Created in response to the impact of natural disasters and the COVID-19 global pandemic, 'Tough and Tender' is the first phase of the signature project for CQ RASN for 2020-21 and will profile the importance of the arts for creative response, resilience, recovery, memorialising and celebration. Over 30 regional artists from areas including Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Mackay, Gympie, the Banana shire region, and Kingaroy came together – virtually – to share their collective visions through an online program and in turn create new memorable works of art – for themselves and, in some cases, their respective communities.
Of the project, CQ RASN Regional Arts Officer Julie Barratt said “the opportunity for artists living on remote properties to develop strong networks with other artists in similar situations and through the weekly zoom meetings to build a rapport which will last far beyond the one month program.”
“Many participants spoke about the residency giving 'value' to their arts practice and also how important it was to have a chunk of time to devote to their practice and the opportunity to experiment and to think more about the 'process' rather than the 'outcome'."
Julie’s colleague in Mackay, CQRASN Regional Arts Project Officer Wanda Bennett agreed.
“In each round there were not only artists from different regions but also very diverse practices - visual artists (working in all disciplines), writers, sculptures, musicians, comedians, and dancers. This led to all participants developing a deeper understanding of how different creatives work and provided a perfect platform to develop future collaborations,” she said. “One of the surprising outcomes of this aspect of the residency, was how much the artists valued being able to share what they had been working on with the group and the opportunity to receive 'informal' supportive feedback and advice."
“Many of the program participants had very limited or no experience with online blogging, web management and online promotion, an extremely successful aspect of the At-Home AIR program has been the ability to upskill these artists in these areas and empower them to continue to use these online skills and tools to promote their practices."
Artist Shelley Engwirda said the positivity of the group had been inspirational.
“In particular our mentors Wanda and Julie, gave me the confidence to continue my arts practice at a time when we are all trying to navigate our 'new' future,” she said. “Since the residency, I have been inspired to exhibit in a local gallery and have applied to run workshops on the Keppel Coast in 2021."
Another participant, Nicole Jakins said the program enabled her to focus on creating ephemeral-based meditative works, and to think beyond the scope of her usual arts practice. Her time in the residency informed her sculptural work, currently on display at the Bundaberg Regional Gallery as part of the FOUND Studio Dog exhibition.
“The residency challenged the way I currently approach sculpting, opened up my mind to new ways of producing experimental forms, and cemented my long-term interests in nature and sustainability.”
Bundaberg musician and author Matthew Barker also enjoyed his residency.
“It was inspiring to talk to and watch other artists in the region embracing their creativity through these challenging times,” he said.
The program will culminate with a cross regional arts festival in June 2021.
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For a complete list of the participating artists click here.
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Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot!
Submissions are now open for the CQRASN Hothouse Theatre project!
Theatre Technician and Presentation Development Grants are now available to Theatre Companies/Groups based in the Whitsundays Region, Isaac Region, Mackay Region, Banana Shire, Central Highlands, Woorabinda Shire, Rockhampton Region, Livingstone Shire and Gladstone Region.
Theatre groups/organisation grants to the value of $2500 are on offer as well as:
- Fortnightly 90 minute Zoom mentoring sessions (program to run from October-December 2020 dates TBC)
- Three group Professional Development sessions delivered online by leading industry technical production experts
- Opportunity to promote and pitch to their wider regional community and to increase theatre networks
- Final showcase/sharing of project outcomes for all participants (in person or via Zoom depending on travel restrictions)
Participation by First Nations artists and artists of diverse backgrounds and ability are strongly encouraged!
CQRASN ask for a file upload for CVs via Google Forms. If you can’t sign in, please send an application with the following to j.barratt@cqu.edu.au
Details Required:
- Name, email address, phone number, which CQ RASN region you live in
- Briefly describe your theatre company/group and key aspects/background (max 100 words)
- How do you plan to use the technical/presentation theatre/funding? How will it support your current situation and/or venue? (max 250 words)
- What digital tools, social media etc do you usually use to promote your company/venue and how might you share your development project with your region and wider CQ arts community (max 100 words)?
- Provide a link to example(s) of your group/company/venue
- Provide contact details of two possible referees who could comment on your work
- Upload or send through a CV
For more information contact j.barratt@cqu.edu.au or visit http://cqregionalarts.net
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Applications for this program close on Friday, 25 September 2020.
To complete the EOI application form please click here.
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Super SEQN September
These September holidays, Moreton Bay children, young people and families can look forward to being able to safely return to the Caboolture Hub for a series of exciting programs, exhibitions and events!
FREE Family Fun Day – Saturday 26 September 10am - 2pm
Dress up as your favourite Superhero and join CAA for Superhero themed performances, workshops, storytime and the opening of the Cleverman exhibition.
Superhero Art Installations and Workshops
Local artist Jennis Ardern will be inspiring young visitors to imagine themselves as the superheroes of their own lives with installations and workshops at the Hub. Jennis’s pop art/comic book style inspired artworks will be displayed throughout the Caboolture Hub.
Superhero Badge Workshops - Saturday 26 and Monday 28 September
Have a blast making your own superhero badge. You can take our quiz to see what type of superhero you might be. Use this to design your own superhero logo showing everyone your own awesome superhero qualities, you can draw your own ideas or use some of our templates. Then turn your logo into a badge and wear it proudly!
"Picnic" performance by Vulcana Circus - Saturday 26 September
Earnest and Frank live alone and have been very very, very good at following all the important guidance about going out and staying in during the pandemic. They used to meet every Saturday for a picnic but stopped that in March. Today they are meeting for their first appropriately distanced catch-up in what feels like forever. They have been learning new things on zoom, increasing their super powers, practicing their incredible magic skills, and building new excellent inventions. Everyone is welcome to bring your own picnic and join in the fun.
Studio Fantastico 28 September – 3 October (Bookings Required)
Each morning, young creators are invited to book into Studio Fantastico for small group workshops to celebrate the opening of Cleverman - including costume making, claymation, special effects photoshoot.
Or drop by in the afternoon and enjoy a variety of activities including flip book animation, thaumatropes, movable creatures, graphic illustrations and zine creation! |
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To the Lab!
Creative Arts Alliance is excited to be partnering with BlakDance to deliver a First Nations Dance Laboratory held later this year on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island).
The event will provide opportunities for a number of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander dancers from SEQN or with a culture connection to the region. Over 3 days participants will come together, learn new techniques and share practice through this program.
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Further details are coming soon, to register your interest in finding out more please contact manager@creativealliance.org.au OR admin@blakdance.org.au
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The Showcase Continues
'…Must Go On' has been developed in consultation with the South East Queensland North Presenters Network, which includes performing venues, festivals and industry leaders in response to COVID.
This new initiative aims to support the growth and sustainability of the performing arts sector across the SEQN region. Through '…Must Go On', seven performance creators took part in an online incubation and mentorship program that was designed to collectively support their business and artistic skills, as well as their health and wellbeing.
Restricted venue operations due to COVID-19, has impacted on the support for the development of new performance work. '…Must Go On' was designed to provide the collegial environment necessary to create performance work whilst in isolation or socially distancing. Participants come from a diversity of performance practices such as comedy, drama, performance poetry and contemporary performance and are based across the SEQN region.
Liz Burcham led the program, meeting with artists weekly online to support and test ideas, celebrate outcomes as well as meet with relevant industry leaders to learn from their knowledge and experience and extend their networks. In addition to each artist having a mentor, they took part in weekly sessions with Dr Margi Brown Ash who specialises in working with artists to strengthen their capacity to sustain artistic practice, be their best self and achieve their potential.
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ALEXANDRA ELLEN - Conversations with my Walker
Alexandra Ellen, is a Brisbane based emerging artist, actor, writer and visual artist, with strong connections to the Redlands.
Conversations with my Walker is a new, hilarious, warm-hearted and accessible two hander that explores living with disability through my relationship with my wheelie-walker, Betsy. This funny and light-hearted show means that it will also appeal to a general audience, including those with a disability.
"I am currently looking for funding for the next stage of development, working with other professionals, to continue writing the script."
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ANNA LOREN - 22
22 is a semi-autobiographical work, inspired by my maternal grandmother who, like many unwed women of her time, was forced to give up her first child in secret.
An exploration of society’s shifting expectations on young women entering motherhood, 22 follows three women, from three generations of the same family, all at the age of 22, as they navigate what it means to be new mothers. The story evolves across three timeframes, the 1950s, 1970s and 1990s.
Across these time frames we see snapshots of the different choices available to women in QLD and, the shifting perceptions and expectations placed on them.
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DAVID KNOBEL & ALEX MCKEAN – Going/Coming Home
Going/Coming Home is a new creative collaboration between Sunshine Coast based performance poet David Knobel and blues musician Alex McKean. Building on their previous collaboration 'Back to the Crossroads', this new work examines what it means to be a man and a father.
The work is both personal and universal, it is an examination of the performer's own childhood traumas and patterns placed on them by their fathers and grandfathers, about what it takes to become a better man, better father and better lover. It is a live theatre performance piece that combines spoken word and blues music that will work in theatres and non-traditional theatre spaces.
David and Alex are in the early stages of creative development and are looking for presenters in early to
mid 2021.
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EMMA CHE RAETHKE – So Near / So Far
People worldwide were sold the world of exploration. International travellers in the month of June 2019 were over 3million. In June 2020 it was 64,000. So Near/So Far is a new interactive performance work that looks at our changing relationship to air travel.
This work is set in a waiting lounge for a flight that isn’t coming between QLD and The Netherlands – a live audience in both locations. Two performers share their friendship and why it was important to meet up again in person. They travel virtually and introduce the people they are meeting and share their city sites. It is for people who have travelled or those who want to travel.
"We are currently looking for an initial home base presenter in Queensland where we can enter into a creative development stage of the work at the conclusion of which we anticipate being ready for presentation."
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JENNY WYNTER & ANGELINE WYNTER – The Wynter of our Disco Tent
'The Wynter of Our Disco Tent' is a new musical comedy collaboration between comedian Jenny Wynter and singer-songwriter Angeline Wynter. Sisters by birth, BFFs by choice, Jenny and Angeline are doing it for themselves in this energetic 80s inspired musical comedy duo. With songs inspired by real-life audience contributed diary entries, this is a hilarious musing on our younger selves' expectations of love and life and how we change over a life-time. We are about to launch our call for submissions on World Dear Diary Day (September 22nd) and will be working under the mentorship of internationally renowned comedian Cal Wilson to develop our first live show.
This is a multi-platform project including:
a) Podcast and Video Content: wherein we read audience-submitted teenaged diary/love letters which we use as inspiration to create the most teenaged-dreamy, passion-fuelled angsty form of all: pop music!
b) Live show: in which we share our own diary-fuelled creations, plus improvising pop songs from audience stories/suggestions. When touring, we would love to put an early call out for local submissions to incorporate into the existing show.
'The Wynter of Our Disco Tent' wants to take the audience on a truly unique nostalgic journey towards the joyful escapism we are all needing so desperately right now!
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'…Must Go On' was delivered by Creative Arts Alliance as part of RASN, funded by Arts Queensland.
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All entries to be delivered to the gallery by 12pm, 6 October 2020.
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Let's Get Live!
CYTS RASN is partnering with Cooktown School of Arts to present an exhibition of artworks developed during the COVID-19 lockdown through ‘Art On Line Live’.
The exhibition will be opened by Elizabeth Guzsely and Gallery Patron, Sayah Scott early next month, with a performance from local musician Ella Hartwig and a demonstration from the On Line Drummers who attended drumming workshops digitally with Fiona Mitchell.
The workshops that are featured will be:
Introduction to Painting – Teacher: Arone Meeks
Introduction to Lino Printing – Teacher: Jane Dennis
Paper Clay Sculpture – Teacher: Elke Nagy
The exhibition will also feature works from the local life drawing group, ‘The Secret Life of Life Drawing' and special guest artist Ella Hartwig with her exhibition of COVID-19 inspired works ‘Isolation’.
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Download the entry form for the 'Behind Closed Doors' exhibition here.
Entry Forms and Artwork to be delivered to Elizabeth Guzsely Gallery by 12pm, 30 September 2020.
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BEMAC Helping to Kick-stART Creative Projects in Ipswich and Logan
BEMAC is proud to be delivering support and funding for both Logan and Ipswich creatives. We've highlighted some of the new projects we're helping bring to life with the Queensland Government's new stART grants.
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knOwn by Riss Melanie (Ipswich)
Passionate Ipswich based artist, Riss Melanie is on a personal and ancestral journey with her new project ‘knOwn’. With this project, Riss is hoping to better engage and participate in connecting with Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Australians. For Riss, it’s about knowing her own relationship to the lands on which she walks, and the ancestral path she took to get here.
“knOwn aims to encourage all Australians, but especially non-Indigenous Australians to ‘do their own work’ in unpacking and understanding the lands on whose they walk, and however they came to be here.”
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Deb's Digital Den – Debbie Chilton (Ipswich)
Deb’s Digital Den is the brainchild of Ipswich based artist, Deb Chilton. It’s a new project which aims to develop facilitation and digital literacy skills for artists with disability, by creating a series of interactive and accessible workshops for paid opportunities into the future.
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‘ArtABLE’ – Chloe Wigg (Logan)
Chloe Wigg is an artist, a mother, an optimist and someone with a physical disability. Her new project – artABLE, is empowering her to continue her creative pursuits in a safe environment, thanks to the stART grant. Very few grants allow for equipment purchase and so with these funds, Chloe is able to purchase desperately needed ergonomic equipment for her studio.
As part of this project, Chloe will be creating 3 x all-abilities watercolour tutorials. These tutorials will help those with physical limitations connect with art.
“This is so very dear to me. Art has become a huge part of my life, function and sense of self but I had to learn how to do it around my limitations.” Says Chloe. With this in mind, Chloe will be releasing her tutorials for free, and create some beautiful art pieces along the way.
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Thrive On Arts
24-27 Sep 2020
Are you coming to Toowoomba in the school holidays?
Check out what will be happening at the Empire Theatre!
Thrive on Arts will see the Empire Theatre come alive with artistic activity and interactive experiences across four days of the Spring school holidays. Participants of all ages will explore their world, indulge their creative instincts and get carried away by powerful music and storytelling.
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The Granite Belt Art and Craft Trail is getting ready for a huge 2020!
The trail map is ready - check it out and start planning your trip now!
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Artists become stARTists! stART recipient Jeannette Hutchinson stands with her wonderful backdrops she completed for Full Throttle Theatre's production of KING UBU planned for late October.
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Up North Does Best
Next month will see NQ RASN rocking and rolling and making huge moves!
With September dedicated to re-organising a number of projects that were pivoted or postponed due to COVID-19, the first major event for the month is the Ravenswood Rocks community weekend which includes two big days of live music and projection art! Following this is the inaugural NQ Young Artist Camp in Charters Towers and the Lizard Tail Recovery Project, as well as the launch of the Foots Hill Blues and Roots Festival.
While traveling to cement contacts in their region, NQ RASN met with the new Burdekin Council at their chambers to discuss future collaboration opportunities. Joining these talks were the organisers of the North Australian Festival of Arts. Held at the Dalrymple Community Cultural Centre in Charters Towers, conversations like these blossomed into a wonderful morning tea where artists and key council staff were able to meet and greet with North Queensland's Regional Art Officer for further discourse.
These face to face gatherings are vital to establishing strong connections and networks throughout the region; this is what NQ RASN does best.
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Colours of Success
Available now as a case study on Arts Queensland webpage, read about how NQ RASN's Colouring NQ provided a paid platform for the work of emerging artists whilst engaging children and the young-at-heart amidst the impact of COVID-19.
Townsville’s Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts developed Colouring NQ in early 2020 in response to the coronavirus restrictions around delivering physical arts programs. The downloadable digital colouring book engaged children aged 3-11yrs+ (and the young-at-heart) with a visual arts project that could be completed in their own homes.
Developed in partnership with NQ RASN, Umbrella commissioned 10 emerging North Queensland artists to create one artwork each about the region. NQ RASN supported the project with funds and by distributing the call-out for artists and the digital book itself.
The final product, Colouring NQ, features artwork by artists Jasper Reading, Benny Mac, Peter Minon, David Sewell, Katya Venter, Stephen Coutts, Jack Macale, Erin Ricardo, Zuni Drake and Karen Williams, with artwork in a range of styles covering a variety of themes from animals and events to superheroes.
Colouring NQ is available for free download on the Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts website.
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Rock On!
Ravenswood! Looking for something to do this weekend?
Head out and stay the night in one of the historic hotels or bring your camping gear and sleep under the stars for Ravenswood Rocks, a live music event with prizes to be won, projection art and a rock hunt for the ages!
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Sponsored by Ravenswood Gold and RASN.
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Taking Wings with IACA
IACA is proud to launch its new artsworker training program to extend Far North Queensland artsworkers professionally. The inaugural IACA Indigenous Artsworker Program (IIAP) is a 1-year pilot program developed to up-skill artsworkers in the region through specifically targeted and customised arts industry training.
The participants are:
- Bereline Loogatha of Mornington Island Arts
- Junibel Doughboy of Bana Yirriji Art Centre
- Florence Gutchen of Erub Arts - Darnley Island
- Nephi Denham of Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre
- Vanessa Cannon of Yalanji Arts - Mossman Gorge
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts.
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Big News
BIGSOUND 2020 is going virtual, global and free this year!
BIGSOUND will continue to deliver for artists and to the music industry as a whole, and this year aims to bring the community together at a time when we need it most.
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And Action!
As Australia began to experience the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Indigenous visual arts industry was dramatically impacted, many art centres, galleries and studios closed or scaled back their activities. Festivals and industry events were cancelled or postponed, and additional shutdowns combined with the economic downturn led to a drop in the primary market for Indigenous artwork, leading to an immediate and significant loss of income that has been felt across the Indigenous visual arts sector.
In response, the Australian Government is developing an Indigenous Visual Arts Action Plan to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, and their cultural and economic interests. Feedback is currently being sourced from anyone involved with the Indigenous visual arts sector who would like to contribute to the development of the Action Plan.
This Action Plan comes at a time when the Industry is looking towards the future, and considering what action needs to be taken to assist the sector to rebuild following COVID-19. Submit your view today if you are someone involved with the Indigenous arts sector who wants to contribute; this might include artists, art centre directors, arts workers, art centre managers, art dealers, purchasers, collectors, industry bodies or peak bodies representing these groups.
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WORKSHOPS | TRAINING | FORUMS
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Get Write with NAVA
22 September - 3 November 2020
'Writing Grant Proposals' is a 7-week online course designed to help artists identify well-suited funding opportunities, research, plan and write stronger grant proposals.
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Creators of Ipswich - 13 November 2020
Ipswich City Council is calling on all arts, cultural, creative and performance community members to participate in the city’s first 'Creators of Ipswich Summit'.
The aim of the summit is to bring together all stakeholders and interested individuals to share, discuss, debate and coordinate the city’s approach to the creative community. Participants will be able to attend both in person at the Ipswich Civic Centre or online.
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Connecting Queensland Creatives
Join arTour Queensland for a celebration of performing arts in Queensland!
The Queensland Touring Showcase will be hosted online over four days (12, 14, 19 and 21 October 2020) and features a series of short online sessions including panel discussions and opportunities for presenters to connect with artists.
Although the format will be different this year, the online event is designed to create an environment where everyone can still come together and connect. |
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Mental Health Matinées - 17 Sep to 22 Oct 2020
You are warmly invited to join The Arts Wellbeing Collective for the first season of Mental Health Matinées, a series of online presentations promoting positive mental health and wellbeing in the performing arts.
This is a tough time for so many people in our industry, and at times like these, self-care is needed more than ever, not less. However, this is often easier said than done! These sessions give practical tools and techniques to help you navigate through COVID-19 and beyond.
Every session is free to attend - simply register online to receive the Zoom link.
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Artwork: Philomena Yeatman, Sea Cucumber, 2018, screen print on paper, 17 cm x 25 cm.
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Connecting Art with Language
Co-presented by Deb Netuschil from the Mackay Aboriginal Language Group and Artspace Mackay, this webinar explores two best practice case studies of educational community projects that connected art with the Mackay Region First Nations Yuwibara language. It provides educators and artsworkers with inspiration for developing creative programs and projects that integrate art and language.
The presenters highlight the practical, collaborative strategies they used to plan and develop their creative language projects, sharing their successes, challenges and ideas for further development. This webinar equips you with ways to begin the conversation in your own community, and tools to develop projects that have long-term, enduring outcomes.
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This event is part of a Flying Arts Mackay Hotspot of public programs that celebrate the exhibition opening of Jabu Birriny (land + sea) at Artspace Mackay.
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Position: My Summer Workplace Intern - Cultural Heritage
Organisation: Sunshine Coast Council
Location: Glass House Mountains
Closes: 27 Sep 2020
More information: Bankfoot House (Sunshine Coast Council)
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Position: Trainee Museum Frontline Service Officer
Organisation: Isaac Regional Council
Location: Clermont
Closes: 30 Sep 2020
More information: Seek
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Position: Senior Arts And Culture Project Officer
Organisation: Gold Coast Council
Location: Gold Coast
Closes: 30 Sep 2020
More information: Gold Coast Council
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Position: Teacher of Visual Art
Organisation: Downlands College
Location: Toowoomba
Closes: 2 Oct 2020
More information: Email
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Position: Production Artist
Organisation: Core Creative
Location: Sunshine Coast
Closes: 4 Oct 2020
More information: Email
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Position: Marketing and Communications Manager
Organisation: Dancenorth
Location: Townsville
Closes: 12 Oct 2020
More information: Dancenorth
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Position: Workshop Presenters
Organisation: Romance Writers of Australia
Location: Gold Coast
Closes: 30 Oct 2020
More information: RWA Gold Coast Con
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FUNDING | GRANTS | AWARDS | RESIDENCIES
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The Australia Council is announcing details of its investment
opportunities for individuals and organisations.
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Gordon Darling Foundation Visual Arts Grant
Closes: 23 Sep 2020
The Gordon Darling Foundation is a perpetual public charitable trust, established in 1991 to "support Australia-wide, activities of importance in the Visual Arts."
More information: gordondarlingfoundation.org.au
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The KSP Writers' Centre Short Fiction Competition
Closes: 25 Sep 2020
This annual short fiction competition for Australian writers is FREE for youth to enter. Judges will be looking for good quality original, unpublished writing with engaging characters and a compelling narrative. All fiction styles and themes are acceptable.
More information: kspwriterscentre.com
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Celebrating Multicultural Queensland Program
Closes: 25 Sep 2020
Multicultural festivals and events will connect Queenslanders in 2021 with applications now open to share in $1 million funding through the Queensland Government's Celebrating Multicultural Queensland Program. Apply for an event that represents your community's cultural heritage today!
More information: dlgrma.qld.gov.au
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Brigalow Arts Festival
Closes: 25 Sep 2020
Hosted annually in October the festival is Banana Shire's local visual art awards. In 2020 the Shire is excited to offer over $10,000 in prize money.
More information: banana.qld.gov.au
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Mount Larcom Photography Competition
Closes: 25 Sep 2020
Submit your entry for the 2020 Mount Larcom Photography Competition which this year looks for images which showcase the ‘spirit and charm of the North’ to feature on our new line of Mount Larcom-themed souvenirs.
More information: gladstone.qld.gov.au
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Times Past Award
Closes: 27 Sep 2020
Stringybark Publishing is proud to sponsor this award for historical fiction stories based on a factual event. It could be the retelling of an event or setting the story around an event, 1500 words or fewer in length.
More information: stringybarkstories.net
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First Nations Emerging Career Development Award
Closes: 28 Sep 2020
Open to Australian First Nations artists between 18-30 years old, living in Australia or overseas to pursue their professional development. This unique opportunity is available to artists and arts workers in all disciplines including dance, literature, poetry, visual arts, theatre, community arts and music.
More information: australiacouncil.gov.au
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Scriptable
Closes: 28 Sep 2020
Run by QWC, the focus is for emerging writers, whether just out of university/film school, still completing a degree, or just looking to enter the industry, giving them the opportunity to submit their manuscript, be assessed, participate in a workshop, and potentially be matched with an industry mentor.
More information: queenslandwriters.org.au
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Lorna McDonald Essay Prize 2020
Closes: 30 Sep 2020
This annual essay prize celebrates Lorna McDonald’s efforts in collecting, interpreting, recording and writing the history of the Central Queensland region. Open to essays of 3000-5000 words exploring any aspect of Central Queensland’s story.
More information: artscqinc.org.au
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Community Celebration Fund
Closes: 30 Sep 2020
The Community Celebration Fund is collaborative partnerships that celebrate the Gladstone region, build community pride, boost our economy and positively promote our region with four streams to apply from.
More information: gladstone.qld.gov.au
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The Peter Porter Poetry Prize
Closes: 1 Oct 2020
One of Australia's most prestigious prizes for a new poem, open to all poets writing in English – is named after the great Australian poet Peter Porter (1929–2010).
More information: australianbookreview.com.au
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Love Oz YA Horror Tales
Closes: 1 Oct 2020
Wakefield Press is delighted to announce their October 2021 short story anthology Hometown Haunts: Love Oz YA Horror Tales, showcasing established and new voices. Four YA horror stories will be selected from an open call-out across Australia.
More information: wakefieldpress.com.au
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National Campus Writing Comp
Closes: 1 Oct 2020
Launched in 2019 to celebrate the talents of student writers, regardless of their location of field of study. To be eligible to submit, you must be a currently enrolled student at a campus which holds a current Financial Membership with Tertiary Access Group (TAG).
More information: campuswriting.com.au
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Visions of Australia
Closes: 2 Oct 2020
With the joint objectives of increasing access for Australian audiences to exhibitions of quality Australian arts and cultural material, with a particular focus on regional and remote Australia and encouraging partnerships between orgs. such as museums and galleries, particularly collaboration across the collections sector, to form curatorial partnerships and where appropriate, access to mentoring and skills transfer opportunities.
More information: artshub.com.au
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The A.M.E. Bale Travelling Scholarship and Art Prize
Closes: 2 Oct 2020
Boasting two categories for visual arts and one scholarship to win, these prestigious set of prizes are awarded biennially to Australian artists who have demonstrated talent and achievement in traditional styles.
More information: gleneira.vic.gov.au
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Sculpture on the Edge
Closes: 2 Oct 2020
An outdoor site-specific annual sculpture prize held in the Sunny Coast Hinterland, open to artists across Australia and offering $6,500 in prize money.
More information: sculptureontheedge.com.au
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The Dobell Drawing Prize #22
Closes: 5 Oct 2020
The leading drawing exhibition in Australia and an unparalleled celebration of drawing innovation. Presented by NAS and Sir William Dobell Art Foundation, this biennial, $30,000 acquisitive prize explores the importance of drawing within contemporary practice.
More information: nas.edu.au
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Understory Film Fest
Closes: 6 Oct 2020
The Understory Film Festival encourages local independent, student, emerging and professional filmmakers in the North Queensland region to create short films to enter a competition for screening opportunities, awards and prizes.
More information: cairns.qld.gov.au
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The Cherish II Fund
Closes: 6 Oct 2020
Informed by the First Nations Roundtables, the fund responds to the COVID-19 pandemic and the disruption experienced by the First Nations arts and cultural sector and community.
More information: australiacouncil.gov.au
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Indigenous Languages Grants 2020
Closes: 6 Oct 2020
Indigenous Languages Grants up to $25,000 are available to eligible Queenslanders to support activities that help preserve and maintain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages.
More information: datsip.qld.gov.au
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The 45th Rio Tinto Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards 2020
Closes: 6 Oct 2020
2020 will mark the 45th anniversary of these awards which honour Gladstone businessman Martin Hanson and are one of Queensland’s most prestigious regional art events, attracting entries from established, emerging and amateur artists across the country.
More information: gragm.qld.gov.au
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OPEN NOW
The First Nations Contemporary Music Program will provide development opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians and bands through training, mentoring, performing, recording and promotion opportunities, and supporting sustainable employment and income-earning pathways via two streams of funding to apply for.
Applications Close: 6 October 2020
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The Youth Action Project Grant Scheme (YAPGS)
Closes: 7 Oct 2020
An initiative of the Aus Government Dept.of Health and FYA, this scheme responds to the hardships of 2020 by providing grants between $5,000 and $20,000 (a total of up to $950K inc. GST) to projects that support young people (15-24 years) as they navigate and recover from this period.
More information: fya.org.au
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My RØDE Reel
Closes: 7 Oct 2020
The world's largest short film competition, giving away $1 million; the biggest cash prize ever offered in a short film competition. With ten different categories, 28 filmmakers will walk away with a share in the prize money.
More information: myrodereel.com
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2020 QPF Film Poetry Challenge
Closes: 10 Oct 2020
Queensland wordsmiths, unite! Bring your poem to life through film or create a poetic video for your chance to be included in the finalist screening and win some great prizes with the 2020 QPF Film Poetry Challenge!
More information: queenslandpoetryfestival.com
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Are you an Asian artist? Create work that responds to Covid-19 racism.
APPLY NOW at Diversity Arts Australia.
Deadline for Applications Close 10 Oct 2020
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2020 Magabala Creative Development Scholarships
Closes: 11 Oct 2020
The Magabala Scholarships support professional development activity relating to writing, illustration and storytelling, which may result in a manuscript for potential publication.
More information: magabala.com
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The 66th Blake Art Prize
Closes: 12 Oct 2020
One of Australia’s longest-standing and most prestigious prizes. Encouraging conversation about belief and non-belief, hope, humanity, social justice, religion and spirituality through art. Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre manages this bi-annual event with a prize pool of over $41,000.
More information: casulapowerhouse.com
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The Recovery Boost
Closes: 12 Oct 2020
Recovery grants are designed to meet the medium-term recovery needs of artists, organisations and communities. Projects in this program should focus on activities that assist in recovery from the impacts of COVID-19.
More information: flyingarts.org.au
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Bent Street Call Out
Closes: 15 Oct 2020
An biannual publication of Australian LGBTIQA+ art, writing and ideas, Bent Street is calling for contributions for the open themed end-of-year edition.
More information: bentstreet.net
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AVCAT Essay Prize
Closes: 16 Oct 2020
AVCAT presents the inaugural in 2020, promoting recognition of the impact of the Vietnam War on veterans and their families and loved ones. This year’s prize will be presented on Remembrance Day for an essay, up to 2500 words, addressing the theme ‘Impact of the Vietnam War on Family’.
More information: avcat.org.au
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ARIA-PPCA-Australia Council First Nations Sound Recording Partnership
Closes: 20 Oct 2020
This partnership will support five First Nations Australian artists or groups to create new sound recordings! The initiative is designed to provide an opportunity for First Nations artists to create sound recordings, and access advice and managerial support to grow their audience.
More information: australiacouncil.gov.au
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CALL FOR ARTISTS
Restart Mackay is the creative collaboration of Woollam and Milton Picture Framers.
The art exhibition and prize is open to all artists over the age of 15 years and aims to connect our local creative arts community in a time of cancellations, closures and COVID-19. Milton Picture Framers is offering a 15% discount off framing costs for all entrants.
Entries Close 23 Oct 2020
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Aurizon Community Giving Fund
Closes: 23 Oct 2020
Are you a charity or community group with a project in the areas of health and wellbeing, community safety, environment or education? Aurizon is offering cash grants of up to $20,000 to eligible charities in communities we work and live in.
More information: aurizon.com.au
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The Carstairs Prize
Closes: 25 Oct 2020
The prize aims to support socially engaged art projects that embrace participatory and collaborative experiences, bring participants into active dialogue with the artist(s) in order to involve audiences beyond the art community. The prize is intended to contribute to artwork production costs to assist the successful applicant(s) to develop and present new work.
More information: visualarts.net.au
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Round 3 Funds Close 30 October 2020 or when funds expended
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Indigenous Voices Program for 2021
Closes: 30 Oct 2020
Art Monthly Australasia are extremely excited to announce the callout for First Nations emerging writers and mentors for the inaugural Indigenous Voices Program for 2021! The program aims to grow and develop agency in critical arts writing within a culturally safe framework.
More information: artmonthly.org.au
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Buzz Words Short Story Prize
Closes: 31 Oct 2020
An annual prize awarded to recognise excellence in short story writing for kids, the work must be suitable for readers ages 8-11 years old.
More information: buzzwordsmagazine.com
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John Bell Scholarships
Closes: 31 Oct 2020
Students from regional schools across Australia are eligible to audition for the John Bell Scholarship! Zoom auditions take the form of a 15-minute masterclass with a Bell Shakespeare artist, presenting a monologue, then workshopping and playing with the text.
More information: bellshakespeare.com.au
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Australian Street Art Awards
Closes: 2 Nov 2020
The Australian Street Art Awards are designed to educate travelers about the magnificent array of outdoor art that can be found in every corner of Australia. Encourage travel beyond the capital cities and nominate today!
More information: streetartawards.com.au
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Grey Nomad Awards
Closes: 9 Nov 2020
With eight categories to submit in that recognise government, private and NFP orgs. that service the mature age tourism sector within Australia, success in one of the categories will bring your museum, festival or institution more business!
More information: greynomadawards.com.au
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American Express Music Backers Fund
Closes: 9 Nov 2020
The $1 Million American Express Music Backers Fund is here to help Australian music business, artists and fans to keep the music playing – in whatever way possible. Whether you’re making it, mixing it, marketing it or just enjoying the tunes and moving to it, there is something for you.
More information: americanexpress.com
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Odyssey House Victoria Short Story Competition
Closes: 13 Nov 2020
Odyssey House Victoria invites all writers to enter in their annual Short Story Competition; this years theme is “Isolation”. This competition is open to writers of all ages and experience - entry fee is $10 per submission.
More information: odyssey.org.au
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Entries for Townsville's Strand Ephemera in 2021 have now opened!
The biennial event is one of the largest sculpture festivals in
Northern Australia celebrating 20 years of sun, sea and art.
Entries close 13 November 2020, with a major prize of $10,000.
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Judith Wright Poetry Prize
Closes: 16 Nov 2020
Established in 2007 and supported by the Malcolm Robertson Foundation, the Overland Judith Wright Poetry Prize for New and Emerging Poets seeks outstanding poetry by writers who have published no more than one collection of poems under their own name (i.e. writers who’ve had zero collections published, or one solo collection published). It remains one of the richest prizes for emerging poets, and is open to poets anywhere in the world.
More information: overland.org.au
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HOTA Junior Playwrights Program
Closes: 16 Nov 2020
Award winning Playwright Matthew Ryan is coming home to the Gold Coast to share his secrets and skill with a select group of young people with a story to tell. On completion of the program a selected number or participants will present their short play in a rehearsed reading, at HOTA.
More information: hota.com.au
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Regional Tourism Bushfire Recovery Grants
Closes: 20 Nov 2020
This program has two funding streams which, together, will support events, concerts, festivals and visitor attractions in fire affected regions to assist with recovery efforts and encourage international and domestic visitors to come back to the regions.
More information: austrade.gov.au
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One Voice Community Choir Seed Funding Grants
Closes: 20 Nov 2020
Local community groups, social businesses and not-for-profits wanting to promote social inclusion and tackle loneliness, isolation, depression and disadvantage in their community are invited to apply. Additionally, each successful application joins a 12-month intensive mentoring program.
More information: creativityaustralia.org.au
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RAF Renewal
Closes: 23 Nov 2020
Renewal grants will provide up to three years of funding to support projects that have strong partnerships and demonstrated long term outcomes, with sustainable future-positioning focus.
More information: flyingarts.org.au
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Translation Fund for Literature
Closes: 24 Nov 2020
International publishers may apply for a contribution towards the translation of Australian works of creative writing such as fiction, poetry, writing for children and young people, graphic novels, and narrative non-fiction (defined as autobiography, biography, essays, histories, literary criticism or analytical prose).
More information: australiacouncil.gov.au
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Nominations are now open for the 2021 First Nations Arts Awards!
Celebrate an artist who has made an impact on your life by nominating them for a Red Ochre Award for outstanding lifetime achievement or the Dreaming Award for an emerging artist.
Nominations Close 7 Dec 2020
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Hawkeye Publishing Manuscript Development Prize 2021
Closes: 18 Dec 2020
Winner receives Author Coaching, Structural Edit and Line Edit (Prize Value $2,500).
More information: hawkeyebooks.com.au
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The 2020 Resilience Fund
Closes: 31 Dec 2020
The fund is designed to provide emergency relief to support the livelihoods, practice and operations of Australian artists, groups and organisations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
More information: australiacouncil.gov.au
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The LUMAS Gallery and Sequana Partners Arts Grant Program
Closes: 1 Jan 2021
A joint initiative by project management consultancy Sequana Partners and LUMAS Gallery to support and celebrate the creative community, providing artists with funding and a platform to showcase their work.
More information: sequana.co
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The Copland Foundation Grants
Closes: 1 Jan 2021
These Copland Foundation Grants fund projects throughout Australia that fall under the umbrella of Alex Copland’s interests, namely the study, management, conservation, acquisition, and interpretation of collections.
More information: coplandfoundation.com.au
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Performers' Trust Foundation
Closes: 1 Jan 2021
Established in 1975, the PPCA Performers' Trust Foundation provides grants to promote and encourage music and the music-related performing arts.
More information: ppca.com.au
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Gordon Darling Foundation Visual Arts Grant
Closes: 1 Jan 2021
Established in 1975, the PPCA Performers' Trust Foundation provides grants to promote and encourage music and the music-related performing arts.
More information: ppca.com.au
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Live Music Venue Support
Closes: 1 Jan 2021
This program supports Queensland-based live music venues with a track record in presenting original live music that have been significantly impacted by COVID-19.
More information: arts.qld.gov.au
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The SCWC Poetry Award 2020
Closes: 1 Feb 2021
With winning and highly commended entries to be published in the South Coast Writers Centres’ 2021 Anthology, the award seeks poems responding to the theme ‘every body’.
More information: southcoastwriters.org
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COVID 19 Arts Sustainability Fund
Closes: 31 Mar 2021
This fund aims to provide ‘last resort’ funding assistance to significant Australian Government funded arts organisations that are assessed to be at imminent risk of insolvency as a direct result of COVID-19, having taken all reasonable action to maintain their financial position.
More information: grants.gov.au
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The Fineman New Photography Award
Closes: 23 Apr 2021
This award places the focus on photographic artists working throughout the Asia-Pacific region, seeking to find those whose work is beginning to receive critical attention and deserves to be seen by international audiences.
More information: ballaratfoto.org
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Martin Kantor Portrait Prize
Closes: 1 May 2021
Open to all photographers and photo media artists, giving you the chance to have your work displayed and viewed at the Ballarat International Foto Biennale from 28 August to 24 October 2021 in Ballarat.
More information: ballaratfoto.org
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Symposium of Lace in Art and Design
Closes: 4 Jun 2021
Doily Free Zone is offering 10 scholarships for students currently enrolled in tertiary courses of: Art, Fashion, Textile & Industrial Design, Architecture, Engineering and Mathematics. One scholarship will be given every month leading up to the symposium in June 2021.
More information: doilyfreezone.net
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Screen Queensland Games Finance
Rolling Fund
This program invests in the production of screen stories across all screen platforms – film, series, online and games. The rights-holding producer/game developer must apply to this program and all projects must have a Queensland producer or line producer attached.
More information: screenqueensland.com.au
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NAVA Grants
No Closing Date
The renewed Artists’ Benevolent Fund hopes to provide modest but useful one-off financial assistance to Australian visual artists in crisis as a result of fire, flood, storm, serious illness, major accident, declared state or national emergencies, or some other unexpected catastrophic experience.
More information: visualarts.net.au
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1000 x 1000: Crisis Cash For Artists
No Closing Date
A one-off emergency payment to support Independent Artists in the Performing Arts who have been significantly affected by COVID-19 in Australia and who do not have access to a financial safety net.
More information: tna.org.au
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Community Broadcasting Foundation Ltd: Quick Response Grants
No Closing Date
Quick Response grants are available to support community media organisations experiencing emergencies that risk discontinued transmission or operations, or who have been provided with a time-limited opportunity.
More information: cbf.org.au
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Support Act Crisis Relief Grants
Open year-round
With funding support from the Australian Government, Support Act has expanded its services to offer Crisis Relief to music industry professionals impacted by COVID-19.
More information: supportact.org.au
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Nomad Two Worlds Foundation Indigenous Arts Scholarship
Open year-round
Offers $20,000 scholarships to emerging Indigenous Australian or Torres Strait Islander and Native American, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian Artists to pursue artistic development in each other's countries respectively.
More information: americanaustralian.org
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Google Ad Grants
Open year-round
To empower non-profit organisations through $10,000 per month of in-kind AdWords advertising to promote their missions and initiatives on Google.
More information: google.com.au
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Red Box Pop-Up Gallery: 2020 EOIs open
No Date Listed
Expressions of interest are open for Redland Art Gallery's travelling gallery, available to individual artists and groups to display artworks.
More information: artgallery.redland.qld.gov.au
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Crows Nest Residency 2020 EOI
No Date Listed
Situated on beautiful Chambers Island, the Crows Nest is a small, private studio space with views out across Maroochy River. This creative studio space would suit writers, digital and fine artists and creatives wishing to create in a natural habitat.
More information: sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
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The Arts Business Innovation Fund
Rolling Fund
This fund addresses the need to support innovation to strengthen income generating and entrepreneurial capacity in Queensland-based not-for-profit arts and cultural businesses. The ABIF provides a $1 million investment for not-for-profit arts and cultural organisations.
More information: qld.gov.au
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The 2020 Resilience Fund is designed to provide emergency relief to support the livelihoods, practice and operations of Australian artists, groups and organisations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This funding can be combined with relief offered by other arts funding agencies, government departments, support services and philanthropy.
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Your Responses, Our Futures
Creating Our Future: Results of the National Arts Participation Survey is the fourth study in the landmark research series by the Australia Council for the Arts that explores Australians’ engagement with and attitudes towards the arts.
The National Arts Participation Survey asks how Australians are engaging with arts and creativity in our daily lives. How do Australians feel about arts and creativity? How is our arts engagement changing? Do we recognise the impacts of arts and creativity in our lives and communities? How do Australians feel about public funding for the arts?
The report provides vital new evidence about the essential role arts and creativity play in Australian communities, showing the arts are a public good infused and embedded in the fabric of our daily lives.
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