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Below you will find an archive of South West Arts monthly "News and Events" and South West Arts announcements. Browse through the issues below, or follow the link located at the bottom of this page to subscribe.
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 | e-Bulletin December 2011 (Nov 2011)
News and Events December 2011Dear ,Well Moulamein and Conargo were all abuzz with the ACRE documentaries world premieres recently. Guests were treated to red carpet, fine food, great company and award winning films by Malcolm McKinnon and Helen Newman. DVDs are now on sale - $15 from our office. To see all that is happening in December and January scroll down and or visit our Events Calendar.Keep an eye out for Fund It!, our monthly funding e-bulletin th |
 | E-Fund It November 2011 (Nov 2011)
...Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities.. November 2011Country Arts Support Program (CASP) Now Open for 2012Applications for the 2012 Country Arts Support Program (CASP) are now open for projects taking place between 9 April 2012 and 7 April 2013. CASP is a small grants program delivered on behalf of Arts NSW by Regional Arts NSW and jointly administered by the Regional Arts Boards throughout NSW. The aim of CASP is t |
 | e-Bulletin November 2011 (Oct 2011)
News and Events November 2011Dear Subscriber,In November the south west region will be enjoying musical performances, the grand opening of a new art gallery, an inaugural arts festival, workshops, garden walks and the world premiere of the ACRE Conargo and Moulamein documentaries. With the weather warming up it is a great time to get out and explore the region. To see all that is happening in November and December scroll down and or visit our Events Cal |
 | E-Fund It October 2011 (Oct 2011)
...Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities.. October 2011Public Art for ConargoConargo Shire Council in partnership with South West Arts Inc. are seeking Expressions of Interest from artists to design & create a public artwork which will act as cladding on the existing public amenities block within Conargo Recreational Reserve. The artwork may take any form with two or three dimensional, free-standing, ‘claddin |
 | e-Bulletin October 2011 (Sep 2011)
News and Events October 2011Dear Subscriber,With the beautiful weather we have been having why not enjoy spending a day or two exploring some of the regions wonderful festivals and markets that are happening this month. And don't forget to send a beaut ute pic from the Deni Ute Muster and the Play on the Plains Festival that we can use for our home page for the month of October.To see all that is happening in October and November scroll down and or visit our E |
 | E-Fund It September2011 (Sep 2011)
...Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities.. September 2011Australian Poetry Slam The Australian Poetry Slam is conducting two of its NSW heats in Forbes and Wagga Wagga. Performers have 2 minutes in the spotlight to scream, howl, yell, sing, even whisper their Stories, Lyrics And Monologues to audiences. Two finalists from each state and territory will compete for $500 and a trip to Sydney to battle their words on the m |
 | e-Bulletin September 2011 (Aug 2011)
News and Events September 2011Dear Subscriber,Spring is here and to celebrate this season visit one of the many festivals and markets taking place all over the south west region this month. The Bald Archy Exhibition is once again touring to Deniliquin and of course the world famous Deni Ute Muster and the Play on the Plains Festival is coming alive again with two days jam packed with entertainment.To see all that is happening in September and October scroll down and |
 | E-Fund It August 2011 (Aug 2011)
...Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities.. August 2011Delineate Small Grants Program Accessible Arts, in association with Ageing, Disability and Home Care, is inviting applications to the ‘Delineate’ small grants program for arts projects that celebrate International Day of People with a Disability on 3 December 2011. Grants of $3,000 will be awarded to six recipients, two in each of the categories of Indep |
 | e-Bulletin August 2011 (Jul 2011)
News and Events August 2011Dear Subscriber,August is shaping up to be a musical month with a country stampede in Barham and a country festival in Echuca. Dance tunes and songs from the 15th - 17th century performed by the Swan Hill Broken Consort and the classical tale of Die Winterreise – A Winter’s Journey which will be performed in Deniliquin. The south west has music to be enjoyed by all. To see all that is happening in August scroll down and o |
 | E-Fund It July 2011 (Jul 2011)
...Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities.. July 2011Bundanon Trust Artist in ResidenceThe Artist in Residence Program offers an inspirational setting for creative thinkers and professional artists, from all disciplines, for the development of new work. The program supports artists’ new work, research and collaborations. Australian and international artists are hosted in purpose-built studios located at the Bundan |
 | e-Bulletin July 2011 (Jun 2011)
News and Events July 2011Dear Subscriber,Now that winter is here, it’s probably a great time to take out the knitting needles and rather than knitting a jumper you may have been inspired to knit a flower or two after visiting the Knitted Garden exhibition which has been touring the south west. The exhibition has received fantastic reviews with many of the venues not wanting the knitted pieces to leave! The exhibition wraps up at Amaroo Gallery in D |
 | E-Fund It June 2011 (Jun 2011)
...Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities.. June 2011MyRegion National Photographic CompetitionEntries are now being sought for the inaugural MyRegion National Photographic Competition. Entrants to represent their region and it's communities with pictures of people, places, wildlife, landscapes and nature. In addition to category-winning images, Australians have the opportunity to select their favourite image. The publi |
 | e-Bulletin June 2011 (May 2011)
News and Events June 2011Dear Subscriber,With the wonderful colourful autumn leaves finishing and the chill of winter approaching, now would be a great time to enjoy a night in Deniliquin with the fiery flamenco-tango-jazz ensemble, The Saruzu Quartet. We’re sure the wild improvisations of gypsy jazz and the fire and grace of flamenco, will warm you! To see all that is happening in June scroll down and or visit our Events Calendar.Keep an eye out f |
 | E-Fund It May2011 (May 2011)
...Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities.. May 2011Ian Potter Cultural TrustThe Ian Potter Cultural Trust seeks to encourage the diversity and excellence of emerging artists in Australia. The Trust makes grants of up to $7,000 to early career artists practising in a wide range of disciplines within the arts, including the performing and visual arts, crafts, music, the media, literature, design, community arts and other |
 | May E-Bulletin 2011 (May 2011)
News and Events May 2011Dear Subscriber,To all our mothers in the south west region we hope you have a wonderful happy mother’s day. If you have time on that special Sunday why not spend it at the famous Conargo Mothers’ Day Market! Lots of homemade goodies and entertainment galore, the touring Griffith Knitted Garden will be on display and the ACRE project – Film Maker in Residence will be there creating a short documentary which highlights |
 | E-Fund It April 2011 (Apr 2011)
...Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities.. April 2011The Myer Foundation | Small Grants Program The priority areas for The Myer Foundation's Small Grants Program are to build capacity of the individual through ensuring professional artists gain access to training, development and mentoring; to develop new works by individual Australian artists and small to medium-sized organisations in the areas of Indigenous arts, reg |
 | April E-Bulletin 2011 (Mar 2011)
News and Events April 2011Dear Subscriber,Autumn is upon us and what better way is there to enjoy the cooler days than visiting one of the fairs or markets this month. Caldwell will be hosting their Community Market, with the giant pumpkin competition weigh-in starting at 11am. And Mathoura will host their Easter Fair, a highlight being the annual Duck Race and Pooch Parade, a great day out for all the family!To see all that is happening in April scroll |
 | E-Fund It March 2011 (Mar 2011)
...Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities.. March 2011Wangaratta Contemporary Textile AwardWangaratta Exhibitions Gallery holds a biennial Award for Contemporary Textile Art. Entries for the 2011 Award are now open. Professional artists working in any style of textile media are invited to make an entry for consideration within a competitive assessment process. A judging panel consisting of the Wangaratta exhibitions Gal |
 | March E-Bulletin 2011 (Mar 2011)
News and Events March 2011Dear Subscriber,Deniliquin and Echuca/Moama are certainly the places to be for the month of March. The Back to Deniliquin Reunion Day, the Time Capsule, the Interactive Morning Tea, the International Womens’ Evening, A Day in the life of Deniliquin Photography Documentary, the Deni Matchmakers Festival and Harmony Day will be held in Deniliquin. And Echuca/Moama will be hosting the Autumn Harvest Festival showcasing fresh and exciting |
 | February E-Fund It (Feb 2011)
...Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities.. February 2011Australia Council for the Arts | ArtStart GrantsThe ArtStart program has been created to give financial assistance of up to $10,000 to arts graduates, helping them move from study to a professional career in the arts industry. Grants are available for artists in the visual arts, hybrid and media arts, performing arts, music, literature or in community arts and cul |
 | February E-Bulletin 2011 (Jan 2011)
News and Events February 2011Dear Subscriber,February is shaping up to be an entertaining month, especially if music is your scene. There are lots of events happening in the region with both Australian and International Musicians. Would you like to take in some Italian music? Well, travel to Barham and listen to guitarist Massimo Scattolin from Italy. What about jazz? Swing to Echuca and hear James Morrison belt out a tune or two in the River |
 | January E-Fund It 2011 (Jan 2011)
...Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities.. January 2011Country Arts Support Program (CASP)This is an annual small grants program that supports community cultural development in regional NSW. Applications will be opening towards the end of November/early December. If you are considering applying in 2011, it would be worthwhile having a look at the 2010 guidelines and application forms – these may sligh |
 | January E-Bulletin 2011 (Jan 2011)
News and Events January 2011Dear Subscriber,We hope that all our valued members and friends of South West Arts have had a wonderful Christmas and a safe new year. In 2011 there are a lot of projects planned for our region and hopefully you will be able to enjoy and participate in many of them. There will be a Filmmakers in Residence for Moulamein and Conargo, a strategic industry development of ‘Growing Our Place – Public Art Initiative’, and |
 | E-Fund It December 2010 (Dec 2010)
...Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities.. December 2010Country Arts Support Program (CASP)This is an annual small grants program that supports community cultural development in regional NSW. Applications will be opening towards the end of November/early December. If you are considering applying in 2011, it would be worthwhile having a look at the 2010 guidelines and application forms – these may slig |
 | December 2010 E-Bulletin (Nov 2010)
News and Events December 2010Dear Subscriber,Alyce and Kristen would like to wish all South West Arts members and friends a very merry Christmas and a safe New Year. We would like to thank the many people who have contributed towards developing a strong arts and community cultural relationship which has delivered a broad range of arts opportunities to our local region. We have been very pleased to have been part of several arts projects including touring an ex |
 | E-fund it November 2010 (Nov 2010)
...Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities... November 2010Country Arts Support Program (CASP)This is an annual small grants program that supports community cultural development in regional NSW. Applications will be opening early December. If you are considering applying in 2011, it would be worthwhile having a look at the 2010 guidelines and application forms – these my slightly change for |
 | November 2010 (Oct 2010)
News and Events November 2010Dear Subscriber,In November the south west region will be enjoying theatre performances touring, a town full of moustaches and a couple of famous speakers inspiring us, try to visit one of the events we’re sure you will be impressed.South West Arts received funding from the Catchment Management Authority – Murrumbidgee; to tour a Theatre & Education performance ‘Billi’s Backyard’ which has a strong environment |
 | October Fund It (Oct 2010)
...Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities... October 2010 Arts Funding Forum – How to get money for artInpartnership with Albury City and Arts NSW, the Australia Council forthe Arts invites you to discover how the national funding agency cansupport you or your organisation. Theforum will give you information on the arts funding programs and how toincrease the chances of having a successful appli |
 | October E-bulletin (Sep 2010)
News and Events October 2010Dear Subscriber,With the weather warming up and the trees blossoming, take the time to get your cameras out and take a few award winning photographs to enter in the Moulamein Amateur Photograph Competition.The Moulamein Art Group is again holding its Annual Amateur Photography Competition as part of the Moulamein Old World Collectables Fair in October this year, beginning with the Presentation of Awards at the Gala Opening Night on Friday 8th O |
 | Sep 07 2010 Email (Sep 2010)
...Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities... September 2010 Deni’s Famous ‘Ute on the Pole’ to be namedThe ‘Ute on the Pole’ needs a name so the Ute Muster and Deni Council have teamed up with VACC to hold a competition to find the perfect name for the iconic ute. You can enter as many times as you like, the winner will be announced in late September, prior to the event. There |
 | Aug 19 2010 Email (Aug 2010)
News and Events September 2010Dear Subscriber,We hope you have been enjoying the rain and that you remembered to vote. It was wonderful news to hear that one of our local artists Debbie Wills has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious $35,000 Country Energy Art Prize for landscape painting. 43 finalists have been selected from 435 entries which flowed in from across New South Wales. The prize winner will be selected on 30 September at the G |
 | Aug 2010 Email (Aug 2010)
...Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities... August 2010 Your Community Cares receives another year of fundingYour Community Cares has gratefully received another year of funding through the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs’ Community Investment Program. YCC aims to support and initiate community events and projects that act as a catalyst to generate res |
 | Jul 29 2010 Email (Aug 2010)
News and Events August 2010Dear Subscriber,Well winter has truly set in with chilly mornings upon us, we hope you can brave the cold and make time to enjoy one of the performances by the Berrigan Amateur Drama Society. There will be five performances of “Act your Age” a play to be enjoyed by all the family.It was an exciting time having the St Kilda Film Festival tour our region late July. Deniliquin, Balranald and Moulamein hosted the 15 short films. Mou |
 | Jul 13 2010 Email (Jul 2010)
...Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities... July 2010 Your Community Cares receives another year of fundingYour Community Cares has gratefully received another year of funding through the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs’ Community Investment Program. YCC aims to support and initiate community events and pro |
 | June - 2010 E-Bulletin (May 2010)
News and Events June 2010Dear Subscriber,Saturday 22nd May was an amazing comedy night, which was enjoyed by all at the Hilston Community Hall. Five comedians from the Melbourne International Comedy Road Show entertained a crowd of 150 people. This event received funding from the Country Arts Support Program (CASP). Another CASP funded activity held last month was a two day farm art workshop at the Deniliquin Men's Shed, the pieces created that weekend will be |
 | June e-fund it (Jun 2010)
...Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities...June 2010 Arts NSW Funding Open for 2011Applications must be received by Arts NSW no later than 5pm on the following closing dates:2011 Project Funding (Creation and Presentation) – 28 June 20102011 Project Funding (Strategic Industry Development) – 28 June 20102011 Project Funding (Capital Funding) – 28 June 20102011 Project Funding (Regional Conservatorium) – 28 June 20102011 Project Funding (Qu |
 | Fund It! May 2010 (May 2010)
...Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities.....May 2010 Arts NSW Funding Open for 2011Applications must be received by Arts NSW no later than 5pm on the following closing dates:2011 Program Funding (Annual) – 31 May 20102011 Project Funding (Performing Arts Touring) – 31 May 20102011 Project Funding (Creation and Presentation) – 28 June 20102011 Project Funding (Strategic Industry Development) – 28 June 20102011 Project Funding (Capital Fund |
 | May 2010 E-Bulletin (Apr 2010)
News and Events May 2010Dear Subscriber,April has proved to be an extremely busy month for South West Arts. The Terrain Exhibition travelled down to Cube 37 in Frankston where it received many fabulous comments. Other highlights included the Deniliquin Rotary Art Show, participants in the Zeal school holiday program in Barham transforming into a swarm of hilarious Locust and South West Arts held its Annual General Meeting.May is not going to disappoint with many CASP funded proj |
 | Fund It! April 2010 (Apr 2010)
...Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities.....April 2010Photo CompetitionDiversity for Life is pleased to announce the launch of a global photo contest. Photographers may enter in either the professional or amateur category. The winning entries will be displayed in a prestigious exhibition in Rome during the Festival of Biodiversity in May 2010. The contest is divided into two categories of participants:• Professional photographers (whose main a |
 | April 2010 E-Bulletin (Mar 2010)
News and Events April 2010Dear Subscriber,Well March has seen the opening of Terrain - Navigating New Landscapes for the South West at the Griffith Regional Gallery. The exhibition features 6 local artists who have put together an amazing exhibition which showcases the challenges and changes occuring in our region. Thank you agin to all the artists involved and congratulations to those who have red dots on their work. The exhibition is now heading to Cube 37 in Frankston, Victor |
 | Fund It! March 2010 (Mar 2010)
...Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities.....March 2010THE SEED 2010: ART FOR THE PUBLICGrants of up to $5000 Art For The Public encourages artists to recreate the Australian urban landscape The Seed are seeking to fund visual artists, with grants of up to $5000, who are undertaking projects delivering visual art to outdoor, or prominent indoor public spaces. The intention is for these art pieces to become a form of social commentary, communication and inspiratio |
 | March 2010 E-Bulletin (Mar 2010)
News and Events March 2010Dear Subscriber,Well February was a very busy month which saw Corey Thomas visit Mathoura and run workshops about his 'River Crossing' Sculpture and his various other work. 'In the Bin' film Festival visited the Tocumwal Foreshore for a lovely evening featuring 12 short films and 'Showcase 2010' kicked off at the Hay Library with an exhibition of hats created during the 2009 'Hats off to Farming Women' millinery workshops.March is also shapping up to be |
 | Fund It! February 2010 Copy (Feb 2010)
...Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities.....February 2010The Power of One Australian Hero Award Penguin Books Australia Category: Arts & Culture Funding: A prize of $50,000 will be presented by Bryce Courtenay to the winner of the The Power of One Australian Hero Award to assist that person to continue their work in the community. Purpose: To celebrate people who are dedicated to helping others in our community. Overview: The Power of One Australian Hero Awa |
 | February 2010 E-Bulletin (Feb 2010)
News and Events February 2010Dear Subscriber,In February Corey Thomas, the artist who created 'The River Crossing' sculpture, in Mathoura, will be visiting. He will chat with the Mathoura Primary School students about his work and also conduct a free workshop for interested locals and artists, more details below. Also this month we will be putting on an 'In The Bin' short film screening in Tocumwal on the foreshore. The event will be on the 19th of February with the screening co |
 | Fund It! January 2010 (Jan 2010)
...Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities.....January 2010Country Arts Support Program (CASP)Applications for 2010 are now open!CASP provides small grants to arts and community organisations and local arts councils in regional NSW for short term, locally initiated projects. The aims of the program are:• to assist locally determined cultural activities;• to increase opportunities for regionally based groups to access a diverse range of arts programs; |
 | January 2010 E-Bulletin (Jan 2010)
News and Events January 2009Dear Subscriber,Happy New Year! I hope that your festive season was lovely and realxing and that you are ready for a busy year of arts and cultural events. In February Corey Thomas, the artist who created 'The River Crossing' sculpture, in Mathoura, will be visiting. He will chat with the Mathoura Primary School students about his work and also conduct a free workshop for interested locals and artists, more details below. Country Arts Support Program |
 | Fund It December 2009 Copy (Dec 2009)
...Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities.....December 2009Here are some highlights from our fabulous online Funding Database.Country Arts Support Program (CASP)Applications for 2010 are now open!CASP provides small grants to arts and community organisations and local arts councils in regional NSW for short term, locally initiated projects. The aims of the program are:• to assist locally determined cultural activities;• to increase opportunities for re |
 | Dec 01 - 2009 Email Copy (Dec 2009)
News and Events December 2009Dear Subscriber,The Silly Season is upon us with many get togethers and end of year celebrations filling our diarys. But of course there is many more events to squeeze in this month including, Geoff Wallace, the artist who created the amazing Headless Horseman Sculpture for the Black Swamp will be town on the 10th December for a free afternoon workshop at the Booroorban Hall. Below is just a taste of what’s on, to see it all, visit our Events C |
 | Fund It November 2009 (Nov 2009)
...Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities.....July 2009Here are some highlights from our fabulous online Funding Database.Australia Council Skills and Arts Development - MusicSkills and arts development grants support skills development for professional artists and artsworkers, and projects that foster skills development for the applicant and/or other participants. The music board supports music education projects that link practising artists with school-aged stud |
 | Nov 02 - 2009 Email (Nov 2009)
News and Events November 2009Dear Subscriber,Well I have almost made in through my first month and I must say that I am settling into the job very well. I am throughly enjoying zooming about the regions and meeting many characters along the way. Thank you to all those who have wished me a warm welcome and to those whom I haven't yet bumped into I hope to meet soon. November is jammed packed with a multitude of events including the Long Paddock workshops and Oral History workshop |
 | e-Bulletin October 2009 (Sep 2009)
News and Events October 2009Dear Subscriber,Spring has definitely sprung as October is jam packed with arts and cultural events across the South West region. There are multiple events on each weekend and your hardest decision will be which one to choose – this weekend alone there is the Deniliquin Ute Muster, the Rankin Springs Birds of the Bush Festival, the North of the Border Art Trail and the Moama Old Telegraph Station 150 Years Celebration. Listed below is just a tok |
 | Funding September 2009 (Sep 2009)
...Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities.....September 2009Here are some highlights from our ever-expanding online Funding Database.Volunteer GrantsProvides funding for eligible not-for-profit organisations to support their volunteers and encourage volunteering by: purchasing small equipment and sporting items to help their existing volunteers and; contributing towards fuel costs incurred in their volunteering work. Website www.fahcsia.gov.au/SA/VOLUNTEERS/FUNDIN |
 | Funding August 2009 (Aug 2009)
...Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities.....August 2009Here are some highlights from our ever-expanding online Funding Database.Lloyd Rees Memorial Youth Art AwardsOpen for applications from emerging artists 18-28 years for artworks in painting, drawing and printmaking. Three major prizes include; The Lane Cove Council Acquisitive Award of $5000, Highly Commended Award to the value of $3,000 and the Lane Cove Art Society Commended Award of $800. Website www.cent |
 | e-Bulletin August 2009 (Jul 2009)
News and Events August 2009Dear Subscriber,Welcome to another month of arts and cultural activity in the South West where you can look forward to a screening of an Oscar-winning film, learn printmaking, view photographs from the National Archive, listen to top-class musicians and learn how to establish a business as an artist. These are just some of the many events listed on our online Events Calendar.In mid-August, you will also receive Fund It!, our e-newsletter dedicated to |
 | e-Bulletin September 2009 (Aug 2009)
News and Events September 2009Dear Subscriber,Welcome to another month of arts and cultural activity in the South West where a highlight will be the "Hats Off to Farming Women" millinery workshops that we are hosting. They will be run by internationally-renowned milliner Waltraud Reiner who will help participants find the perfect hat style for their face as well as show them how to make free-form hats and fascinators. This is just one of the many events listed on our onlin |
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