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Dear 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, Victoria.
April will be yet again another busy month with the Rotary Club of Deniliquin's Easter Art Show at the Town hall, Boroorban Back Too and Time Capsule opening featuring Pete Denahy as the entertainment for the family dinner event and Outback Theatre for Young People are offering a few school holiday programes. To see it all scroll down and or visit our Events Calendar.
Keep an eye out for Fund It!, our monthly funding e-bulletin that will arrive in your inbox mid-month. It lists some highlights from our online Funding Database, an excellent resource for artists and community organisations.
Enjoy your arts
Alyce Fisher
South West Arts Inc.
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SOUTH WEST ARTS NEWS
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South West Arts AGM 17th April 2010
It’s almost that time of year again, time for the South West Arts Annual General Meeting. It will be held on Saturday the 17th of April at Wanganella Hall. Our board meeting will be start at 9:30am till 11am, and then morning tea and the AGM will kick off at 11:30 followed by a short general meeting & Lunch. Everyone is welcome to attend and to stay for lunch. There are some positions that are available on the board, if you are interested please contact Alyce for a nomination form. If you are able to attend please RSVP by the 9th of April.
“Bush Concert Series” for the South West
South West Music in partnership with South West Arts are very excited to announce that we have received Arts NSW funding through the Regional Conservatorium Association, to hold a series of concerts in 2010 titled “The Bush Concert Series”. Three different musical acts will tour to various locations throughout the South West during the year. The first concert will be ‘Mic Conway's National Junk Band’ political satire meets jug band blues. Lunatic onstage antics and musical mayhem combine as a new-vaudevillian cabaret, featuring saws, nose flutes, sousaphone and a real kitchen sink. Also touring will be Shaula Salathe, Australia’s leading Singer/Harpist and Mal Web, the vocal adventurer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Melbourne. Dates and venues for these performances to be confirmed.
Communications Promotions and Marketing Officer needed for SWA
Part-Time (10 Hour Flexible working week)
South West Arts Inc is the peak body for arts and cultural development within the 9 shires of South Western NSW and is seeking a new Communications, Promotions and Administration Officer. The successful applicant will be responsible for the improvement of our established website, collation of our regular E-Bulletins and Fund-It Bulletins, Media Releases, liaising with local media organisations, design of promotional material, assisting with general administration and assisting the RADO where required. For the full position description, please contact Alyce.
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EVENTS
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Here are some highlights of the wide variety of events scheduled for January & February. To see more, go to our online Events Calendar.
Terrain – Navigating New Landscapes for the South West
When: 6th till the 24th of April
Where: Cube 37, Frankston Arts Centre, Victoria
South West Arts is very excited to be able to take this exciting exhibition down to Melbourne to showcase our local artists. If you are able to go down to Melbourne and check it out while it’s down there it’s well worth the look. The exhibition explores, documents and records the significant physical, social and ecological changes currently occurring in the South West region of NSW, due to the drought and long term effects of climate change. These changes have impacted severely on the social fabric of the region which is largely woven by the agricultural industry. The exhibition will travel to Shear Outback in Hay in May. For more information, contact Alyce Fisher, at South West Arts on 03 5881 7749.
The Rotary Club of Deniliquin Easter Art Show
When: 1st to the 5th of April
Where: Deniliquin Town Hall
This will be the 18th annual Art Show for Deniliquin and is well worth the look. The town hall will covered in Art Work from across the region. For more information, contact the 0419 147 335
Booroorban Time Capsule Opening and Back To
When: Saturday 3rd of April (Easter Saturday)
Where: Booroorban Hall
Everyone is invited to a day of un and games. School Reunion, Time Capsule Opening & Back To. Tickets are still available for the evening dinner featuring entertainment by Peter Denahy. Interested people are encouraged to contact Kerry Nevinson
Deniliquin Library in March
MONDAYS @ 2pm: Monday Meeting Place
TUESDAYS @11am: Baby Bounce
WEDNESDAYS @ 11am: Children’s Storytime
FRIDAY 9th @ 2pm : School Holiday Activity - Mini Albums
FRIDAY 16th @ 2pm: School Holiday Activity - Reusable Tote Bag
THURSDAY 22nd @ 2pm: Between the Sheets book group
TUESDAY 27th @2pm: Facebook Lesson
FRIDAY 30th @2pm: eBay Lesson
For more information, contact Peter on 03 5898 3101
Outback Theatre for Young People – School Holiday Program
When: 6th April till 9th April & 12th to the 15th of April
Where: Golden Rivers Theatre in Barham
Cost: $20 per person (covers both weeks)
Young people will work with professional theatre makers from Zeal Theatre on acting drama skills and devise their own play. Workshops will be fun, dynamic and creative and young people will have the chance to learn from some Australia’s best theatre makers. No experience necessary, these workshops are for everyone. For more information, contact Suzanne Hauser on 0438 398 629
Outback Theatre for Young People – Autumn Holiday Drama and Acting Workshop
When: 12th till 16th April
Where: MFR – Deniliquin High School
Cost: $15 per person (covers whole week)
Workshops will be fun, dynamic and creative and young people will have the chance to learn from new skills and gain confidence. No experience necessary, these workshops are for everyone. For more information, contact Alex Walker on 0428 686 544
After School Drama Workshops – Term 2
When: School years 3-6 Wednesday’s 4 – 5pm and School years 7 -10 Thursdays 4-5pm
Where: MFR – Deniliquin High School
Cost: $15 per person (covers whole term)
Workshops will be fun, dynamic and creative and young people will have the chance to learn from new skills and gain confidence. No experience necessary, these workshops are for everyone. For more information, contact Alex Walker on 0428 686 544
Tocumwal, Cobram & District Art Show
When: 2nd till 5th April
Where: Memorial Hall Tocumwal 9am 5pm
Discounted paintings, a bargain for everyone Gold coin donation, for further information contact 0407 829 765
Conargo Mothers Day Market
When: 9th of May
Where: Conargo
Come along for a lovely day strolling around the many stalls, sampling the lovely food and of course bring your Mum. There will be plenty of kid’s activities and entertainment for everyone, including roving entertainment by Theatre on Toast.
Bush Concert Series – Mic Conway’s National Junk Band
Tocumwal Bowls Club
When: Thursday 27th May
Balranald Theatre Royal
When: Friday 28th May
Deniliquin RSL Club
When: Saturday 29th May
Cost: $10 per person (school age children are free)
Time: 7:30pm
Come along and enjoy a great family night out. Mic Conway and his Junk Band have been described as political satire meets jug band blues. Lunatic onstage antics and musical mayhem combine as a new-vaudevillian cabaret, featuring saws, nose flutes, sousaphone and a real kitchen sink. For more information please contact Alyce on 03 5881 7749 or Brian on 03 5881 4736
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