News and Events  
December 2009
Dear 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 Calendar.

The South West Arts office will close on the 21st of December and re-open on the 4th of January 2010.

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 and have a relaxing & safe Christmas & New Years.......








Alyce Fisher
South West Arts Inc.
 
SOUTH WEST ARTS NEWS 
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LONG PADDOCK NEWS
 







Well November was a jammed packed month for Long Paddock events, workshops and tours. I would like to thank everyone for their hard work in the organisation of all the successful events. The highlights were the ARTback Sculpture, Black Tie, launch at The Black Swap; all in all an Iconic Australian Event. South West Arts also ran workshops with the ARTback sculpture artists and sent local emerging artists on a tour of the Artist’s workshop’s in Melbourne & Castlemaine. If you missed out on attending the free workshops held in November have no fear as we are holding one on the 10th of December and fingers crossed another in the new-year.


ORAL HISTORY WORKSHOP’S BERRIGAN SHIRE
 
A free community skill development workshop was hosted by Berrigan Shire Council in November and was professionally facilitated by Rosemary Block, Curator of Oral History and member of The Oral History Association of Australia. The workshops where held in Finley on the 26th and 27th of November. Andrew Richardson, Community Development Officer for the Berrigan Shire was very happy with the response from the participants who were taught the practice and technique of Oral History to help preserve local community and family history. Rosemary also delivered a workshop for Finley High School students on the Friday before she left for Sydney. We hope that we will be able to hold more Oral History based workshops in the future, Rosie is very keen on seeing more of the South West of NSW and of course hearing your stories.

Country Arts Support Program (CASP) Is Open

The Silly Season also means it is time to start thinking about CASP. If you have an idea for an event or workshop in your community please drop in or give me a call and remember that before lodging your application you must discuss you idea with South West Arts. Applications close on the 12th of February 2010.  More information can be found at www.regionalartsnsw.com.au or www.southwestarts.com.au

South West Arts postal address has changed

The South West Arts postal address has changed to: PO Box 378, Deniliquin NSW 2710. This is due to our finances now being processed through the Deniliquin Office. South West Arts still has an office in Hay for project activity but all mail is to be directed to the Deniliquin Office, so please adjust your contact database.


EVENTS
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Here are some highlights of the wide variety of events scheduled for December. To see more, go to our online Events Calendar.

Interested in Public Art....Free Workshop presented by Geoff Hocking
When: Thursday December 10th, 2pm till 4:30pm
Where: Booroorban Hall, Booroorban
Join artist Geoff Hocking for an overview of the creation of The Headless Horseman Installation at The Black Swamp. The Workshop will outline the translation of design development into three dimensional reality. Geoff’s presentation as a digital ‘PowerPoint-style’ projection is entertaining, enlightening and informative of the design to manufacture process in a contemporary, creative arts practice. For further information and to make a booking contact Kim Biggs on 0427 933 278 or at mkbiggs@bigpond.com.

 
Deniliquin MenShed
When: Every Wednesday, 9am – 9pm
Where: Rear of Agspares, Barham Rd, Deniliquin
Deniliquin Menshed Inc. meet each Wednesday at the old Riverina Watermatic shed at the rear of Ag Spares. The Menshed aim to assist men of all ages to remain focused and active in meeting once a week. The men are assisted with wood working and computing. Other activities include day trips to places of interest. The men can meet, make, mend, teach and learn. Due to public demand the Menshed will be holding a meeting in February to option a possible Ladies Night so that the women of the community can make use of the excellent equipment and knowledge that the Menshed hold. For further particulars telephone John Tainsh (03) 5881 2946 or 0427 585 038.

Muso's Night
When: Friday, December 4, 7pm – 10pm
Where: Deniliquin Club, Cnr Edwardes & George Sts, Deniliquin
A great family night and a chance to see lots of local musical talent. Featuring a Christmas theme with a couple of visiting performers. Catering by Roxie (Lady Marmalade), meals from 7pm, music from 8pm. Admission is by gold coin donation. Additional performers are welcome and can book in with Neville Ladsen on (03) 5881 1444 or contact Chris Bodey for more info 0417 272 310.

Film: Manhattan
When: Friday, December 11, 7:30pm – 10:00pm
Where: The Neighbourhood Centre, Trickett St, Deniliquin
Manhattan is an exhilarating American romance set against the backdrop of New York of the late 70's: my favorite New York, the New York of painters, poets, punks, and Pauline Kael. Three great, very American talents -- Woody Allen, Gordon Willis, and George Gershwin -- intertwine their respective gifts to create a comedy that manages to satisfy both the brain and the heart, and even, perhaps, the lower regions. A chance to see excellent films in a sociable atmosphere, this is a Deniliquin Film Society screening. Supper provided and your first visit is free. Contact Kate (03) 5884 6688


The Edward River Art Society Inc – Christmas Exhibition & Sale
When: November 26th till mid December
Where: Mulit-Arts Centre, Deniliquin
Entry is free.

Twilight Christmas Market & Art Sale
When: Market - Friday December 11th & Art Sale December 12th till Christmas Eve
Where: Best Street Studios, 26 Best Street Wagga Wagga
Clay sculpture – mosaics – garden art – clay pots – paintings – jewellery – chocks – textiles – wood – glass – metal sculpture – millinery – plus more

Christmas Crop Workshop
When: Sunday 6th December, 9am – 4pm
Where: Mulit-Arts Centre, Deniliquin
Have you seen creative memories lately? Quality scrapbook albums, beautiful photo-safe papers and embellishments, innovative tools for scrapbooking and card making. For more information please visit www.mycmsite.com.au/rebeccadoncon

Twilight Christmas Market & Art Sale
When: Market - Friday December 11th & Art Sale December 12th till Christmas Eve
Where: Best Street Studios, 26 Best Street Wagga Wagga
Clay sculpture – mosaics – garden art – clay pots – paintings – jewellery – chocks – textiles – wood – glass – metal sculpture – millinery – plus more

Wendy Mcdonald Art Studio – Pre Christmas Viewing and Sale
When: Wednesday, December 9, 2pm – 5pm & 6pm – 9pm
Where: “Glencoe” 6649 Perricoota Rd, Caldwell
Watch the sun set over the Thule Lagoon whilst browsing the selection of drawings, etchings and paintings. Prices from $15, nothing over $100. Any queries Ph (03) 5884 2125

Carols on the Riverbank – Tocumwal 
When: Sunday 20th of December, from 7pm
Where: Foreshore Park
Huge line up of Entertainers




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