CDN News - September, 2012
Contents:
» 1. From the office
» 2. Professional development
» 3. Conferences and forums
» 4. Events
» 5. Positions Vacant
» 6. Exhibitions
» 7. Programs
» 8. Opportunities
» 9. Funding
» 10. Resources and Publications
From the office
Dear colleagues
Making culture count overseas.
John Smithies, Director of the Cultural Development Network, will be attending the 4th Congress of United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) from 2 to 5 October 2012 in Jakarta, Indonesia as an invited speaker. The main theme of the conference is 'Resilient Cities: Rethink, Rebuilt, Revitalize' and John will be addressing the congress on culture and the arts and the impact on local communities. This connection builds upon networks established at the UCLG-ASPAC Conference CDN hosted held in Melbourne in October 2011 (http://www.culturaldevelopment.net.au/category/past-events/conf/). Information about the Congress will be included in future e-bulletins.
As one of the final activities associated with our Making Culture Count conference in May, a small team have been working to develop a declaration regarding cultural indicators to be presented at the 4th OECD World Forum on Measuring Well-Being for Development and Policy Making in New Delhi, India in October. Find out more about the conference, including papers such as Rosalie Hastwell (Moreland City Council) and Simon Wollan's article on Cultural Indicators For Activity Centres and Duncan McKay's (Edith Cowan Uni, WA) paper on Cultural Performance Indicators? Adding Value in Australian Social Research on Visual Artists from the conference webpage conference2012.culturaldevelopment.com.au/program.
The Culture and Community Researchers’ Network meeting in August featured presentations by Candice Boyd, PhD Candidate, Department of Resource Management and Geography, University of Melbourne: "The notion of therapeutic space in art, clinical psychology, continental philosophy, and contemporary cultural geography”, and Sarah Bennett, Associate Professor in Fine Art, School of Art and Media, University of Plymouth, UK: a digital presentation, “Institutional Traits”. Thanks to Candice and Sarah for sharing their practice. Find out more at: http://www.culturaldevelopment.net.au/category/events/ccrn-coming/ Details regarding the September meeting follow.
Over the last two months, CDN has been pleased to host Linda Tavelli from WA, who has been working on a research project for us about cultural development and cultural planning in local government in Victoria. More details below.
Regards from the CDN team: John Smithies, Kim Dunphy and Lyndall Metzke.
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The Culture and Community Researchers’ Network Upcoming Meetings and Events
The network is a partnership between the Cultural Development Network (CDN) and the Centre for Cultural Partnerships (CCP) at the University of Melbourne. It brings together researchers who are interested in cultural development, social change, creative methodologies, artistic intervention, practice-based research and/ or community research themes. Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of every month from 2 - 5 pm at the Victorian College of the Arts. For information about meetings for the remainder of 2012 please refer to the CDN website.
Wednesday, September 26: Visual Research Methods
Presentations by Pamela Bruder: “Visual methods: articulating when words fail” and Dr Anne Harris: “Ethnocinema and 21st century applied video”.
Pamela Bruder will focus on ethnographic research in her workplace in an aged care residential facility. Pamela is a PhD candidate (Anthropology), at the University of Melbourne, School of Social and Political Sciences. She has also worked in the aged care industry for a number of years as a recreational therapist.
Dr Harris will offer some provocations for others who wish to expand intercultural, collaborative and dialogic research with new and evolving methodologies and discourses. Dr Anne Harris is an American-Australian playwright and Senior Lecturer in Creative Arts Education at Monash University (Melbourne), and has published over thirty peer reviewed articles or chapters in the areas of creative pedagogies and cultural studies.
2-5pm, Founders Room, Elisabeth Murdoch Building, Victorian College of the Arts, 234 St Kilda Road, Southbank.
Register: www.trybooking.com/BFFM
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Research project: Cultural Development and Planning in Local Government in Victoria
The Cultural Development Network is undertaking a research project on cultural development and planning in local government in Victoria. We initiated this to increase information available about the sector to all stakeholders; for us at the Cultural Development Network, for councils themselves across Victoria and Australia, state and federal government and peak bodies and others. This has been undertaken as desk research, so all information is drawn from publicly available documents. We’ve been very fortunate to have Linda Tavelli from WA working on this project during her time in Victoria. Linda came on a placement to work with us from Department of Culture and the Arts, where she has a range of responsibilities across two departments. She has been focused on this project since June and will complete it in September.
The very first cut of information gathered indicates that almost all councils across Victoria now have a formal cultural or arts plan, which they make publicly available. This is a very pleasing development, indicating a growing importance being placed on the cultural dimension by local government. We will publish more from Linda's findings within the next months, making available information that we expect will be useful for the cultural development sector broadly.
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Making Culture Count: Rethinking Measures of Cultural Vitality, Well-being and Citizenship Conference, 2 – 4 May, 2012, University of Melbourne
In May CDN hosted this very successful conference in partnership with the Centre for Cultural Partnerships, Faculty of the VCA and MCM, University of Melbourne, VicHealth and Arts Victoria. Many presenters have generously made their work available in the form of papers, PowerPoint presentations, audio recordings and photos.. Visit the conference website conference2012.culturaldevelopment.com.au
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CASTANET Network
The Cultural Development Network has continued the ongoing work with CASTANET, a network of Victorian arts organisations, artists and government agencies in partnership with Arts Victoria. CASTANET supports community arts and cultural development in Victoria by offering professional development programs as well as planning, brokering and information services to anyone who is interested in developing community arts projects and activities. Castanet’s overarching goal is ‘increasing arts participation in the community’ www.castanet.net.au
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Municipal Association of Victoria’s Arts and Culture Committee
This group meets quarterly to consider issues that impact cultural development in local government across Victoria. Members include CDN, senior local government staff and elected representatives from all around Victoria. For more information, contact John Smithies john.smithies@culturaldevelopment.net.au. Look for further updates on MAV's website www.mav.asn.au
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LG Pro Arts and Culture Special Interest Group
This SIG operates as a forum to support Local Government arts management and development activities. Delegates from all local government authorities across Victoria are invited to participate in discussions on topics relevant to the arts and culture portfolios. Convenor: Michelle Ely, Melbourne City Council, Michelle.Ely@melbourne.vic.gov.au
http://www.lgpro.com/arts-culture
Professional Development: Networks, Workshops, Courses
Centre for Cultural Partnerships, Faculty of the VCA & MCM, University of Melbourne
A New pathway for Artists/Designers/Musicians/Performers/Filmmakers and Community Practitioners and those working in Multi-disciplinary and Intercultural Practice.
The Graduate Certificate in Art and Community Engagement (GCACE) offers a new pathway for Artists/Designers/Musicians/Performers/Filmmakers and Community Practitioners and those working in Multi-disciplinary and Intercultural Practice. A highly practical processional development course, integrating arts, culture and community and preparing and exciting pathway in the creative arts as a community –based practice, offered by the Centre for Cultural Partnerships, Faculty of VCA & MCM. Taking place in November 2012 as a 4 week intensive course at VCA & MCM, Southbank. For additional Information please contact Sue Clark
clarks@unimelb.edu.au or phone 90359066
http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/gradcertace
Centre for Cultural Partnerships, Faculty of the VCA & MCM, University of Melbourne
Reclaiming evaluation as a critical practice: the powers at play between art, community, and government
Dr. Sophie Hope, University of London, UK
Tuesday, September 18, 7 – 9pm
RM C216, Music Building, 234 St Kilda Road
This screening and discussion, led visiting practitioner researcher from Birbeck, University of London, Dr. Sophie Hope, introduces a partial history of socially-engaged art and cultural policy in the UK, with examples of two projects: Performative Interviews and Critical Friends, which explore critical approaches to participation and cultural democracy. RSVP: for a seat, drinks to follow
http://www.trybooking.com/BXCI
United Nations Association of Australia (Victoria Division) presents Business, Biodiversity and Ecosystems: Valuing the Earth’s National Capital Seminar
Thursday 20 September, 1.30pm registration, 2pm to 5pm
Hosted by National Australia Bank, The Bowl, 500 Bourke St, Melbourne
Cost: Business/Government: $180 (+GST); Non-profit/NGO: $120 (+GST)
Registration deadline: 5pm, Monday 17 September.
Information.
ABAF Workshop: Connect with business
19 September, 2012
KPMG, 147 Collins Street Melbourne, 9.30am – 4.30pm
Full day workshop presented by Carol Whish-Wilson, is designed to improve the knowledge and capacity of arts managers to form strategic and long lasting partnerships with business.Cost $187
Registration:
https://www.abaf.org.au/arts/learn-more/workshops.html?eventid=2804
RMIT University, Monash University, Global Cities, Global Reconciliation and Diaspora Lanka
Silver Lining or Darkening Cloud? A people-inspired reconciliation for Sri Lanka
23 September, 2.45pm, RMIT Kaleide Theatre, 360 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Speakers: Prof. Paul James, Director, Global Cities Research Institute, RMIT University; Director (Research), Global Reconciliation. 'Alternative Pathways to Reconciliation', Jeremy Liyanage, Director, Diaspora Lanka, 'There are no Enemies' and Prof. Paul Komesaroff, Director, Monash Centre for Ethics in Medicine & Society, Executive Director, Global Reconciliation. Registration: jeremy.liyanage@gmail.com
Bite the Big Apple! New York Arts & Cultural Management Tour
1 to 5 October 2012
This program offers Australian arts professionals the rare opportunity to examine programming, business and arts partnerships and audience development with New York City’s arts industry finest.
Enquiries: dorothy@kape.com.au ; www.kape.com.au
Leadership Victoria: Become the Best Board Member You Can Be!,
10 October 2012
Leadership Victoria's (LV) Board Orientation Series (BOS) equips participants with the real knowledge and skills needed to take that next step into board membership with confidence. www.leadershipvictoria.org or contact simone@leadershipvictoria.org or phone (03) 9651
Local Government Association of NSW
Local Government Arts and Culture Summit
13 and 14 November, 2012
Powerhouse Museum, Sydney. Registrations open soon. Information and registration:
http://www.lgsa.org.au/events-training/local-government-arts-culture-summit
First International Arts Management Master's Degree Program launch by Bocconi University Graduate School of Management in Milan, Southern Methodist University in Dallas and HEC in Montreal.
Beginning in 2013. New Program Approaches Arts Management from a Global Perspective.For more information or to apply for our first cohort, visit
mm-iam.com or email
mmiam@hec.ca
The Creativity Workshop 2012-2013
Workshops focus on helping individuals develop their creativity personally and professionally. Upcoming Creativity Workshops: Dubai: December 5 – 10, 2012, Singapore: February 13 – 18, 2013.
www.creativityworkshop.com
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Conferences and Forums
Creative Recovery National Forum
Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre, Gatton, Queensland
5pm Sunday 16 September – 4pm Tuesday 18 September 2012
Industry and Government Lunch 1 pm Tuesday 18 September
The Queensland Creative Recovery Pilot Project is offering an invitation to artists, artsworkers, organisations and government involved in creative disaster response in Australia, to gather together for critical discussion and knowledge exchange. Information:
info@contact.org.au Download registration form from
www.contact.org.au
Global Cities Research Institute, RMIT University
Urban Regimes and ‘Gray Spacing’: Between Privatizing Democracy and ‘Creeping Apartheid' public lecture with guest speaker Professor Oren Yiftachel, Ben-Gurion University, Beersheba.
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 5.30pm-6.30pm (with refreshments following)
RMIT City Campus, Research Lounge, Entry via RMIT Building 8, Level 5 , 360 Swanston Street, Melbourne
The lecture will analyse the impact of structural economic, identity and governance tensions on urban regimes and societies in the 21st century.
RSVP
globalcities@rmit.edu.au by Thursday, 20 September 2012. This is a free lecture but bookings are essential.
Griffith University, Centre for Cultural Research
Creative Communities 3 Conference: Risks & Possibilities
Wednesday 26th - Friday 28th September 2012
Gold Coast, Australia
Creative Communities 3 will provide a forum for critical discussion and knowledge exchange concerning the ‘Risks & Possibilities’ of unleashing creativity in communities. Information:
www.griffith.edu.au
Desire and Destination: Arts Activated Conference
Tuesday, 30 October 2012
Chatswood, Australia
Cost : Various
The third Arts Activated Conference presents an interactive exploration of access to the arts as a practical outcome of Australian cultural life. Artists and advocates, practitioners and producers, arts administrators and policy-makers will connect, debate and influence the vision of full social inclusion in all areas of the arts nationwide. Visit
www.aarts.net.au/arts-activated-2012 for more information.
Cultural Space, Theatricality and the Performance of Asia in Australasia: Call for Papers by September 21
15 -16 November 2012
Performing Arts Centre, Monash University,Clayton Campus, Australia
This conference, the inaugural event of the Asian Performance Research Cluster,and the first annual themed conference sponsored by the Monash Asia Institute, seeks to define theatre, performance, and cultural spaces in Australasia. Community-based artists, practitioners, researchers, policy leaders, academics and students are invited to submit an abstract related to the stated themes for this conference. Please email an abstract of no more than 300 words for a short paper and 300-500 words proposal for a workshop or a performance plus a short biography to
reagan.maiquez@monash.edu or
tharanga.dandeniya@monash.edu. Please indicate in the subject of your email “Conference Australia”. Deadline: 21 September, 2012.
My Language Conference: Connecting, Collaborating, Creating. 2012,
Regional Arts Australia National Conference, 18-21 October, 2012, Goolwa, South Australia
Regional Arts Australia's eighth national regional arts conference will be hosted by Country Arts SA. Presenting partners are Country Arts SA and the Alexandrina Council. www.artsalexandrina.org.au
Australasian World Music Expo - 15-18 November 2012
More than 500 high profile local and international music reps from some of the world’s leading festivals, record labels, booking agencies, arts organisations come to Melbourne: www.awme.com.au
Arts and Health Australia
The Art of Good Health and Wellbeing, Fremantle 2012, 4th Annual International Arts and Health Conference
26 - 29 November 2012, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle WA
The Art of Good Health and Wellbeing, 4th Annual International Arts and Health Conference, will present best practice and innovative arts and health programs, effective health promotion and prevention campaigns, methods of project evaluation and scientific research. Information: www.artsandhealth.org
Homemade Festival August 2013, Call for Applications
Application deadline: September 28, 2012
Applications for Homemade 2013 are now open for a number of young, up-and-coming practitioners to showcase their original work within an industry context. Enquiries: Nick Walters 1835creative@gmail.com. Website www.1835creative.wix.com/home
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CONFERENCES – INTERNATIONAL
Call for Papers
12th International Conference on Arts and Cultural Management (AIMAC 2013)
South America, Bogota, Colombia, 26-29 June, 2013.
Researchers are invited to submit proposals for paper presentations. This scientific conference will address various sectors of the arts and cultural industries. www.aimac2013.org, information: infoaimac2013@uniandes.edu.co
ENCATC 2012 Conference
‘Networked Culture’
London, UK
12-14 September, 2012
Organised by ENCATC in partnership with the Goldsmiths, University of London. Information: www.encatc.org
6th Young Cultural Policy Researchers’ Forum: 11-12 September, 2012, London
For young/early career cultural policy researchers to meet fellow researchers, share their experiences and analyse topical research issues regarding content and methodology www.encatc.org
2012 Creative City Summit, October 21 – 23, 2012, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Fertile Grounds: Culture in Your Community
A behind-the-scenes look at how communities work with their local governments to be creative, and integrate culture into their long-term sustainability and economic development.. www.creativecity.ca
4th UCLG ASPAC Congress, 2-5 October, 2012, Borobudur Hotel, Jakarta, Indonesia
The United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific 4th Congress aims for the exchange of ideas and information www.uclg-aspaccongress2012.com
Performing the World 2012: Can Performance Save The World? October 4-7, 2012, New York
International, cross-disciplinary, conversational, experiential, and practical-critical, PTW has come over the decade to play an increasingly important role in supporting and expanding "the performance turn" around the world. Enquiries: loisholzman.org
Call for Papers Arts, Health, Entrepreneurship?
A conference on arts and health projects and practices. 22-23 October 2012, Helsinki, Finland.. www.encatc.org Organised by, Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (www.metropolia.fi)
International Physical Theatre Lab
December 14 - 21, 2012
International intensive for dancers, choreographers, actors of physical theatre and contemporary circus performers interested to find new international network opportunities and collaborators! The working language is English. Programme and details: http://www.iugte.com/projects/physicaltheatre
International University Global Theatre Experience (IUGTE)
Performing Arts Management Today International Conference, December 17 - 21, 2012
Retzhof Castle - Retzhof Educational Institute, Leitring bei Leibnitz, Austria
The professional conference open to arts managers, arts administrators, arts management educators and consultants, arts entrepreneurs, fundraisers, producers, arts agents and talent managers working in various artistic disciplines from all over the world: www.iugte.com
The 3rd International Conference on Performing Arts As Creative Industries In Asia
26 - 28 June 2013
School of Arts, Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Information: http://www.ums.edu.my/conferences/index.php?mod=Publication&action=homeaccess&conf=PACIA
The 8th IDEA “Drama / Theatre and Education” World Congress
July 8th to 13th 2013, Paris, France
http://www.idea-paris-2013.org/index.php?lang=en
Setouchi Triennale 2013
A contemporary art festival on several islands of the Seto Inland Sea. The organisers are calling for art proposals for the second version in 2013. setouchi.australia.or.jp/en/
setouchi-artfest.jp/
International Summer School In Cultural Economics, July 17 -21, Amsterdam
Organised by the Centre for Research in Arts and Economics (CREARE) and Erasmus Academie, with the aim of advancing knowledge in cultural economics and its application to practice. info@crearefoundation.nl
www.crearefoundation.nl
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Events
Boite Schools Chorus
August-September 2012, BMW Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne
The 2012 Boite Schools' Chorus will explore songs and themes of Timor Leste.
Young singers and their choir leaders learn a newly created program of music. Singers come together from across the state to perform in an exhilarating performance for peers, family and friends.
www.boite.com.au
The Mathematics of Small Numbers
Opening: 31 August, 6pm, Exhibition:1 Sept - 14 Oct, 2012
Roslyn Smorgon Gallery, Footscray Community Arts Centre, 45 Moreland Street, Footscray. The Mathematics of Small Numbers examines the ethics of social engagement and the problem of cognitive dissonance through works that are immediate, physical and reactive.
Arts Access Victoria, The Other Film Festival 2012
19th-23rd September at Arts House
North Melbourne Town Hall.
artsaccess.com.au/the-other-film-festival/
Michael James Manaia
12- 28 October, 2012
fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
fortyfivedownstairs partners with New Zealand's national Maori theatre company, Taki strugglingresent the Australia premiere of Michael James Departmentohn Broughton; a poignant story about a New Zealand man who returns form the Vietnam War stuggling with his culture and history. Bookings:
www.fortyfivedownstairs.com
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Children's Week 20-28 October, 2012
Events registration deadline: 14 September 2012
Children’s Week is a national program recognising the talents, skills, achievements and rights of young people.Information. http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/events/childrensweek/default.htm
The Australasian World Music Expo (AWME)
15-18 November, 2012, Melbourne
The southern hemisphere’s premier music industry conference and showcase expo of roots music from the Australasian region. Part public festival, part industry event, AWME was founded to create and develop opportunities for local and international audiences.
www.awme.com.au
Sounds of South Africa Tour – A cultural Singing Exchange. End of September 2012
Inc. singing with Soweto Gospel Choir and other groups, song Leader – Richard Lawton. Further information – email - babetteo@telstra.com
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Positions Vacant
City of Yarra
Youth Arts Development Officer
Permanent Part Time 30.4 hours per week, $57,637 - $67,167 (pro rata) + Super
Youth Arts Engagement and Activities Officer
Permanent Part Time 15.2 hours per week. $57,637 - $67,167 (pro rata) + Super
Applications for this position close on 14/09/2012.
To view or apply for Youth Arts Development Officer position, please go to:
http://cityofyarra.mhr.com.au/jobdetail.aspjobid=4610
To view or apply for the Youth Arts Engagement & Activities Officer position, please go to:
http://cityofyarra.mhr.com.au/jobdetail.aspjobid=4609
Yarra Ranges Council
Community Heritage Officer
Arts Culture & Heritage – Permanent Part Time 45.60 hours per fortnight
Applications close: 5pm on 24/09/12
Salary Band 6, from $69,381 pro rata plus superannuation
Contact: Megan Sheehy on 03 9294 6843
Information:
http://yarraranges.mhr.com.au/jobdetail.asp?jobid=3646
Multicultural Arts Victoria
Philanthropy & Fundraising Officer
Applications close 6pm, 14 September, 2012
Multicultural Arts Victoria (MAV) is looking for a skilled and strategic Philanthropy and Fundraising Officer (part time - 0.6 EFT) to build financial support for our Representativeross art-form program for culturally diverse artists and communities. Information:
http://www.multiculturalarts.com.au/events2012/fundraising_officer.pdf
Arts Access Australia, Board Members
AAA is calling for expressions of interest for three new Board members, including a new Chairperson. Expressions of interest are due by Monday the 17th of September 2012.
http://www.artsaccessaustralia.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=363:we-need-new-board-members-now&catid=9:news&Itemid=145
Cultural Studies Association of Australia (CSAA): Victorian Respresentative
The CSAA is currently looking to fill the voluntary Vic rep position. Contact: Dr Amanda Third
a.third@uws.edu.au.
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JOBS WANTED
Figures are Us: book-keeping and HR contract services
We specialise in bookkeeping for the not for profit sector as well as architects, artists and those in the film industry. Our services include payroll, data entry, financial reporting, cash flow projections, budgeting and preparation of books for your accountant or auditor. We are situated in Hampton but have clients all over Victoria. We've provided excellent service to the Cultural Development Network since 2005. Mobile: 0419 754 797 meredith@figuresareus.com.au
www.figuresareus.com.au
Jorge de Araujo Photography
Principal photographer is Jorge de Araujo heading up an amazing team of photographers, videographers, graphic designers, website designers and retouchers to offer you a complete corporate image. www.jdaphoto.com
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Exhibitions
City of Wodonga
Marking Time, Jo Davenport
31 August - 29 September
Arts Space Wodonga, Cnr Lawrence and Hovell Streets, Wodonga. Enquiries: (02) 6022 9600.
Neami Splash Art Studio, Montsalvat and Mount Katie Ghiran
Radiance Exhibition
5-10 September, 9am-5pm daily, Long Gallery, Montsalvat, 7 Hillcrest Avenue, Eltham
Artists: Sammy Martin, Michelle Anderson, Katies Stewart, Hans van der Velde, Sally Stephen Debra Pollock and Toni Allan. Enquiries: 9439 7712
Moonee Valley City Council
Bilk on Tour
15 September - 21 October
Incinerator Gallery,180 Holmes Road, Moonee Ponds
A survey of contemporary Australian and international jewellery, metalsmithing and glass from Bilk Gallery, Canberra. Ph: (03) 8325 1750.
Bayside City Council
John Bursill's In Landscape: Drought, Fire and Flood
15 September-21 October
The Gallery @Bayside Arts and Cultural Centre, Cnr Carpenter and Wilson Streets, Brighton
Exhibitions are open 11-5 Wed-Fri and 1-5 Sat & Sun
Inside Out
10 August - December
Chisholm TAFE students exhibit works inspired by the history, stories and objects at Heritage Hill. Free exhibition. Information: www.heritagehill.com.au
State Library of Victoria
Gusto! A culinary history of Victoria, free exhibition
Friday 3 August 2012 - Sunday 28 April 2013
Keith Murdoch Gallery, Main entry, Swanston Street, Melbourne
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Programs
Arts Access Victoria, ARTSTOP 21 - Workshops in Art!
Every Wednesday, 10am - 12.00pm, free, The Olive Way, 212-214 Sydney Road, Brunswick
Working with ink, pencil, watercolour and soft sculpture, artists will be developing a body of work for The Fluid Ink Project exhibition in August. Enquiries: Tel 03 9699 8299.
Artists in Community, International
Artists in Community International inspire children to be creative in their art-making. The artists each have their own practice and deep understanding of the creative process.
Information: www.anneriggs.com or ariggs@alphalink.com.au (03) 9532 5667
Grampian Arts
Grampians Texture
23rd – 28th February 2013. Bookings now open.
Halls Gap, Grampians National Park
Grampians Texture is a unique opportunity for textile artists to explore their passion for textiles and fibre arts in one of Australia’s most beautiful natural environments. Information: www.grampianstexture.com.au
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Opportunities
Racial, Ethnic, Cultural, and Religious Acceptance Study
Kaine Grigg (student researcher) and Lenore Manderson (research supervisor) from Monash University and Windermere Child and Family Services are researching: What do young people believe about diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious groups? Do different groups of young people have different levels of racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious acceptance? To participate you must be aged 16-20 years. Please contact Kaine Information
kaine.grigg@monash.edu or access the survey directly online:
http://www.surveymethods.com/EndUser.aspx?FBDFB3AAFABAAEA8FC (This study has approval from the Emailh University Human Research Ethics Committee – Project Number CF11/3498 2011001859)
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Expressions of Interest close at 5pm on Monday 17 September.
Arts Victoria is currently calling for Expressions of Interest from individuals interested in nominating for its Arts Advisory Panel Register. The Arts Advisory Panel Register is a database of individuals with a range of skills and experience, who may be called on to serve on an Arts Victoria Arts Advisory Panel. Advisory Panels bring independent and specialist knowledge to the grant evaluation process. They assess applications, make recommendations to the Minister for the Arts, and occasionally provide advice on policies and projects. To ensure that our Advisory Panels represent the diversity of the Victorian community, in addition to arts industry experts, Arts Victoria is seeking general community representatives with skills that complementary to the arts such as business, legal, community affairs and research skills. For more information
www.arts.vic.gov.au/panelregister
2012 Victorian Health Promotion Foundation Awards
14 September - Nominations close
Categories include Building health through the arts. This award recognises how art and emerging media and technologies positively shape our sense of community and cultural identity, helping to build social cohesion, connection and civic engagement. Entrants should demonstrate the resulting health benefits through participation in community arts, addressing improvements in health inequalities, promoting diversity and increased opportunities for social connection. Information:
www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/awards
City of Melbourne
Public Art Commissions - call for Expressions of Interest 2013
Expressions of Interest close on Friday 2 November 2012 at 5.30pm.
The City of Melbourne invites Australian-based artists and/or creative teams to propose innovative, contemporary projects for the 2013 round of Public Art Commissions. In a new approach, they also want to hear from building owners and occupiers who would like to host a public art commission. All commissioned works will be temporary and funded by the City of Melbourne. Artists are advised to attend the public information briefing on Tuesday 18 September from 6-7pm at City Library. Register your attendance and download all submissions forms and guidelines at
melbourne.vic.gov.au/publicart Information:
publicart@melbourne.vic.gov.au or call 9658 9658.
Nillumbik Shire Council
Laughing Waters Artist Residencies - Call for 2013 Proposals
Contemporary artists of any discipline are invited to apply for residencies for one to four months duration between April and November 2013. Application forms are available at www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au. Informaiton: Cultural Development Officer on 9433 3126 or
artsinfo@nillumbik.vic.gov.au .
Entries now open for the 2012 Parks Story Poster Competition
Young writers between 12-24 years of age are invited to submit a story (up to 1000 words) about their favourite Parks Victoria park for their chance to get published and paid for their short fiction. Web:
www.expressmedia.org.au EMail:
parks@expressmedia.org.au
New Tools for Local Government Free Seminar with David Engwicht
Offer of a free two-hour seminar with David Engwicht in November 2012 to the first 12 councils that respond. The focus of the seminar is New Tools for Local Government, an integrated set of DIY Kits that: help you think outside the box about your projects and generate creative solutions; give you new tools for engaging the community; provide you with a self-help system for retailers and residents. Information:
www.creative-communities.com/
City of Sydney
Expression of Interest: Short Term Creative Retail and Space Register
The City of Sydney is seeking Expressions of Interest from organisations, individuals, collectives, enterprises and entrepreneurs who are able to activate City-owned properties with short term creative projects.Information:
www.tenderlink.com/cityofsydney. Enquiries: Mr Anthony Manuatu, Tendering Officer (02) 9246 7623 and
amanuatu@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au Expressions of Interest 4 September - 16 October 2012.
Arts Victoria Artists in Schools 2013 Information Sessions
Free information sessions for artists and teachers. The program provides funding of $10,000 to schools to engage a practicing professional artist to work in a Victorian school for approximately 20 days. Further information:
www.arts.vic.gov.au
Find An Arts Space - Creative Spaces
The Creative Spaces website is a free site that documents spaces, venues and studios around Victoria that are available for artists and arts organizations to develop a present their work. Individuals and organizations can also list their spaces and use the site to learn how to transform an existing space into one suitable for the arts. www.creativespaces.net.au
The Australia and New Zealand School of Government
Excellence in Local Government Leadership Program (ELGLP)
Delivered over two separate residential modules, ELGLP is designed specifically for senior executives, mayors and leading elected members in local government in Australia and New Zealand. Information.
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Funding
Arts Victoria Victorian Artists in Schools projects for 2013
Applications Close: 28th September 2012
The Artists in Schools funding provides $10,000 for all Victorian schools, primary and secondary, government or not, including schools with special needs, to employ a practicing professional artist for 20 days to work with teachers and students on a creative project. Applications for projects commencing after April 15 2013 will close on September 28th. Information: www.arts.vic.gov.au
Australia Council
International Performing Arts Markets travel Fund
This initiative has multiple closing dates the next is 31 August 2012
Support to attend key international performing arts markets and events. A grant for up to A$4,000 for travel costs. Decisions will be advised within six weeks of the closing date Funded projects can start from the specified project commencement date. Information: www.australiacouncil.gov.au
Australia Council: Going Global
Australia Council’s Going Global grant in an initiative to support international touring of Australian contemporary performing arts. Applications for this initiative must be received eight weeks prior to the project commencement date. Enquiries: Ellen Dwyer, Phone 02 9215 9051 (direct) 1800 226 912 (toll free), Email e.dwyer@australiacouncil.gov.au
Regional Arts Victoria
Home is Where the Hall Is – registrations now open
Home is Where the Hall is a grassroots, community arts initiative produced by Regional Arts Victoria. To register for the 2012 Home is Where the Hall is series plan an event for November 2012 in your local hall or community and register it as part of Home Is Where The Hall Is. Information: homeiswherethehallis.com/
Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal
Supports the development of regional community foundations, and uses seed funding and challenge grants to move regional development project funding into a more dynamic context. www.frrr.org.au or info@frrr.org.au
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Foundations, councils and institutes (FCI) Grants rounds for 2012-13 now open. www.dfat.gov.au
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Resources and Publications
New Scholar: An International Journal of the Humanities, Creative Arts and Social Sciences.
Note: Information and links to resources and publications are eventually moved to the CDN website at www.culturaldevelopment.net.au/resources
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PO Box 48 Carlton South, Victoria 3053, Australia
Level 2, 17-23 Lygon Street (RMIT University Building 96) Carlton South, Victoria, Australia
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