. ..Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities..              September 2011 Australian 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 main stage of the Sydney Theatre for the National Finals. The Wagga Wagga heat will be held 7pm Friday 16 September 2011 at the Home Tavern Hotel, 142 Fitzmaurice Street. For further information please email  wcl@wagga.nsw.gov.au or call (02) 6926 9700 Ashfield Council Artist in Residence Program The Ashfield Artist in Residence program is calling for expressions of interest from Australian rural and regional artists. The residency would suits artists who have experience in Community Cultural Development and can assist the community to express aspirations through the arts.  All disciplines are welcome including visual and performing arts, writers, musicians, craft, design and film.  Each program is developed in consultation with the artist and may include workshops, artist talks, performances, open studios or exhibitions. Applications due Friday 16 September 2011 For further information please visit www.ashfield.nsw.gov.au or phone Anthia Hart 02 9716 1866   Regional NSW music residency for musicians with disability Are you a musician that works collaboratively? Are you interested in broadening your compositional skills? Are you looking to take your music to another level?  Applications for Rewriting the Score are invited from professional musicians who experience disability, practicing in all genres from across Australia.  Rewriting the Score will run from Sunday 20 November to Sunday 27 November 2011. Thirteen musicians will work together to create new music, led by Artistic Director Graham Sattler. The residency will culminate in two concert performances at the Orange Regional Conservatorium on Friday 25 and Saturday 27 November 2011. Applications due Monday 19 September 2011 For further information please contact Belinda Quince, Orange Regional Conservatorium 02 6361 7974 or email events@orangecon.org.au eXposedartz inc – call for entries eXposedartz inc is a small community group of likeminded people passionate about creating and enriching a community arts culture. This year they shift their focus, expanding their vision for arts culture in their community, and with key Sponsors Flavourtech and McWilliam’s Wines they see investment in the arts as significant, adding vibrancy and opportunity to all.  The Flavourtech  Art Prize is valued at $10,000 and the McWilliam Sculpture Prize $5000 Entries due Tuesday 20 September 2011 For further information please visit www.exposedartz.com/Exposed/HOME.html The 48 Hour Film Project Participating teams will be given a genre, a character, a prop and a line of dialogue that they must work into their film.  Teams are responsible for putting together a cast and crew as well as securing equipment, locations and costumes. Then you only have 48 hours to produce and hand in, or upload a 4-7 minute film by 7pm, 25 September 2011. Public screening will be held on Sunday, 9 October 2011 at Riverside Theatres in Parramatta. First prize $8,000 and a trip to USA to screen your film at the international championships held in March 2012 at Taos Short Film Festival, New Mexico. Then the 14 best films from the championships will be shown at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival – Short Film Corner. For further information please visit www.48hourproject.com.au Besen Family Foundation Arts and Culture Grants Grants of up to $10,000 will be given for Arts and Culture projects for not-for-profit organisations throughout Australia.  The foundation will support projects both in Performing and Visual Arts. Preference will be given to projects that are innovative and challenging.  Individuals wishing to make an application for a grant from the foundation are required to make submissions in partnership with a not-for-profit organisation. The organisation will then recommend the project to the foundation.  Funding is available, in addition to the types of grants listed under general support, for acquisitions, catalogues, commissions, exhibitions, publications and symposia. Applications due Tuesday 27 September 2011 For further information please visit www.besenfoundation.org.au . Screen Australia | National Indigenous Documentary and Drama Development This program is designed to assist the career development of talented writers, directors and producers who have the potential to make a significant contribution to screen culture and the national cultural life by actively engaging at all stages with key creatives in the development and production of their works. Applications due  October 2011 For further information please visit www.screenaustralia.gov.au/funding/indigenous/Overview.aspx Volunteer Initiated Grant Program Now Open! Museums & Galleries NSW is pleased to announce that the second round of the Volunteer Initiated Museum (VIM) Grant Program is now open for 2011. Applications are now invited for VIM Small Grants (funding up to $1,500) and Development Project Grants (funding up to $5,000). Applications due  Friday 21 October 2011 For further information please visit www.mgnsw.org.au or phone Phoebe Arthur, Sector Development Coordinator on 02 9339 9913 Australia Council for the Arts Grants All Artforms - New Art Creative Development For artists wishing to explore innovative ideas and collaborations to make major artworks possible.   In 2011, you can apply for $30,000 to develop your art project.  It may include honing a plan or concept, developing a model or prototype, finding partners and securing other funding. Applications due Monday 10 October 2011 All Artforms - Projects - opportunities for young and emerging artists/arts organisations To enable young and emerging artists to build their skills and profile and build their reputations, and to assist organisations to present an exciting and diverse cultural program to Australian audiences. Applications due Monday 31 October 2011 Arts Organisation - Emerging Leaders Development Program The program is a five day residential workshop followed by a period of mentoring and coaching with respected senior executives. The program is designed to cover a broad range of topics that will stimulate discussion with other like-minded high performing arts leaders and enhance your knowledge and skills to face the challenges of your future career. Applications due Monday 31 October 2011 All Artforms - JUMP The JUMP National Mentoring Program for Young and Emerging Artists supports the career development of artists aged 18-30, and in the first five years of their professional practice, by providing mentoring opportunities with established professionals in their artform. Applications due October 2011 Theatre - Cultural Leadership Skills Development Supports individuals to undertake programs that develop leadership skills and experiences in their chosen areas of practice.  Applications due Thursday 10 November 2011 Theatre - Cultural Leadership Program Development Supports organisations to deliver programs and activities that target the development of leadership skills and the distribution of leadership within the theatre sector. Applications due Thursday 10 November 2011 Theatre - New Work Supports one-off projects that result in the creation of new contemporary theatre work. This can include a new production of an existing text. Applications due Thursday 10 November 2011 For further information please visit www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/ Understanding Boundaries Workshop This will provide a balance in the workplace between being a manager/co-ordinator, service worker or volunteer and being a friend to the client, staff or volunteer.  The training is also for management committees on dealing with staff/clients. Facilitated by Roger McFarlane. Tuesday 18 October - Intereach, Cnr Trickett & Napier Streets Deniliquin. Thursday 20th October  -  Age Concern, 432 Townsend Street Albury Tuesday 1st November -  Griffith Neighborhood House, 80 Benerenbah Street Griffith Thursday 3rd November -  HACC Centre, 204 Tarcutta St Wagga. For further information please email wilson.cheryl@wagga.nsw.gov.au Albury Art Prize The Albury Art Prize for 2012 is now open. It is one of New South Wales' oldest municipal art awards, awarded to a substantial number of renowned artists through its 64-year history. Entries are accepted from artists nationally working in any visual medium. In 2012, the prize offers a $20,000 residency. The winner of the prize will be announced on January 27 2012 at the opening of the exhibition of short-listed entrants. Applications due Tuesday 1 November 2011 For further information please visit www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/alburyartprize Arts NSW | Quick Response Grants Quick Response project funding is available for professional individuals, groups and small-to medium-sized organisations who have received an unexpected invitation to participate in a recognised national or international arts and cultural event / activity. Up to $3000 is available for professional individuals, up to $10,000 for groups of professional individuals and partnerships, and up to $10,000 for small to medium sized organisations. Applications due  Monday 7 November 2011 For further information please visit www.arts.nsw.gov.au/index.php/funding-and-support/funding-for-projects/quick-response/ WetlandCare Australia 5th annual National Art and Photography Competition The aim of the competition is to engage and build the capacity of local communities to protect, promote and restore our precious wetlands. This year sees the introduction of Open and Youth categories for Indigenous artists to complement the established categories in Art and Photography that are open to all Australian residents. Entries due Friday 2 December  2011 For further information and Competition entry forms please visit  www.wetlandcare.com.au But Wait There's More... Australia Council for the Arts Grants – Artstart The ArtStart program provides financial assistance to recent creative arts graduates who are committed to establishing a career as a professional artist. Graduates who plan to earn an income, start a small arts business or gain employment as a professional artist in the visual arts, hybrid and media arts, performing arts, literature or as a community cultural development artist may apply.  Grants of up to $10,000 are provided to fund business and career strategies which include services, resources, skills development and equipment that help graduate artists to build an income-generating career in the arts practice they have studied. Applications due Tuesday 27 September 2011 For further information please visit www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/grants/artstart