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 commencing on dusk, more details below.
Country Arts Support Program (CASP) applications close on the 12th of February, if you have an idea for an artistic workshop or event in your area please give me a call, its not to late to get your application in. Below is just a taste of what South West Arts has been up too and what’s on in the coming months, to see it all, 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.
In The Bin – Short Film Festival Screening On the 19th of February, when the sun goes down, the projector will kick into gear and the short films will begin, at the Tocumwal Foreshore. It will be an excellent evening showcasing 12 Australian short films. So bring your camp chair, picnic rug or bean bag and sit back and relax. The Berrigan Youth Council will be assisting with the running of this event with a gold coin donation asked from all who attend, with all proceeds going to the Youth Council. For more information please call Alyce on 03 5881 7749.
South West Arts General Meeting
South West Arts will be holding a Board & General meeting on Friday 5th of February, at the Hay Services Club with the General Meeting commencing at 3:30pm. We would like to invite any interested members of the community along to the general meeting, which will highlight South West Arts Projects for 2010 as well as showcasing short films and images from previous projects. To RSVP or for any further information please give Alyce a call on 03 5881 7749.
BIBLIOBOX in Swan Hill
BIBLIOBOX is travelling across Australia for the first time and docked at the Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery on the 19th of January. BIBLIOBOX marked the first event after the successful ACRE Seminar in November 2009 which featured local, interstate and international speakers discussing arts and agricultural partnerships with local farmers, artists, business owners and local government. The BIBLIOBOX event was an opportunity to open up discussion about the development of our own arts and agricultural partnerships. It was a fantastic evening highlighting projects from across the globe. By far the favourite being ‘Dinner with the Cow’s’ a short film involving a chandelier hanging from a tractor, a long dinner table set in a paddock and cattle truck arriving filled with humans??? Thank you to the Swan Hill Gallery and to Kim Bennett for bringing BIBLIOBOX to our community and offering an opportunity for excellent discussion about future partnerships.
Country Arts Support Program (CASP) Is Open
It’s that time of year again when you need to start thinking about events & workshops that you would like some funding for. Perhaps a creative play making workshop for your amateur Theatre group, possibly an idea for some public art in your community or a hula hooping display and workshop for those interested in physical theatre. 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 your 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
Here are some highlights of the wide variety of events scheduled for January & February. To see more, go to our online Events Calendar.
Interested in Public Art....Free Workshop presented by Corey Thomas When: Tuesday 9th of February, 1:30pm till 4pm
Where: Mathoura Visitor Information Centre, Meeting Room.
Join Corey for an overview of the creation of The River Crossing Sculpture at Mathoura. The workshop will outline the translation of the sculpture’s design development into three dimensional reality. Corey’s presentation 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 or South West Arts on 03 5881 7749.
In the Bin – Short Film Festival When: Friday 19th February
Where: Tocumwal Foreshore, Corner of Anzac Avenue & Cowley Street
Cost: Gold Coin Donation, with all proceeds going to the Berrigan Youth Concil
Bring your camp chair, picnic rug and bean bag along to a fabulous night featuring 12 Australian Short Films. South West Arts is hoping to run a bus from Deniliquin & Finley too Tocumwal for the evening; if you would like to put your name down for the bus please call the South West Arts office. Refreshments will be available and the event is a drug and alcohol free event. For more information please call Alyce on 03 5881 7749.
Creative Memories Album Making Workshop When: Sunday 14th Febrauary
Where: Multi Arts Centre, Deniliquin
Cost: $10 inc morning & afternoon tea
Time: 9am – 4pm (come and go as you please)
ENQUIRIES: REBECCA DONCON 03 5881 1191 OR 0418451065 OR GO TO MY WEBSITE: mycmsite.com.au/rebeccadoncon FOR DETAILS.
Deniliquin MenShed When: Every Tuesday & Wednesday, 9am – 5pm
Where: Rear of Agspares, Barham Rd, Deniliquin
Deniliquin Menshed Inc. meet each Tuesday & 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 on the 10th of February at 7pm 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.
Club Marine Southern 80 Ski Race When: 12th – 14th of February
Where: Murray River, Moama
The Southern 80 Ski Race is the world’s largest ski race. An elite line-up of International and Australian skiers, vying for the prestigious superclass title, traversing 80kms of bends and straights of the mighty Murray River. The action includes the 'Breakfast with the Stars' at Aquatic Reserve on Friday morning, the Club Marine Southern 80 Ski Race Launch on Friday night at Victoria Park, Static Display in Hare Street Saturday morning and great racing such as the Baker’s Blitz , the presidents Invitational Top 40 and the Southern 80 ski race. The actual Southern 80 ski race will take place on Sunday. For more information please contact the Moama Water Sports Club on (03) 5480 6754 or visit their website www.southern80.com.au.
Echuca Moama Riverboats – Jazz Food & Wine Festival When: 19th – 21st of February
Where: Echuca Moama
The 2010 Riverboats, Jazz, Food and Wine Festival will be even more enticing to locals and visitors than ever before. Additional elements are being added to this already highly successful festival to attract a larger demographic, targeting youth and a greater multicultural audience. Our local school students will be on hand as official festival ambassadors. If you have any questions about the events and location, just look out for one of these helpers who will be dressed in Festival branded t/shirts donated by our sponsor V/Line. The 2010 Festival will showcase the excellent food and wine this region is renowned for, together with the array of excellent venues ensuring the promotion of the ‘authentic riverboat era’ that will have you coming back again and again. For full event details please visit their website www.riverboatsjazzfoodandwine.com.au or contact Echuca-Moama Tourism on 1800 804 446.
Orchestra Victoira When: 3rd of March
Where: Echuca
Orchestra Victoria is set to visit Echuca Moama on 3 March 2010. This involves a sensational chamber Orchestra featuring the beautiful and very accessible 8 seasons program. This is the famous Vivaldi Four Seaons and the 4 Four Seasons composition by Argentinean Composer Piazolla. This wonderful music is synced with a large screen projection of images of people, places, seasonal activities and landscapes as it moves through the four seasons of the year. Piano soloist Caroline Almonte will join Orchestra Victoria in its in inaugural performance in Echuca! The “8 Seasons” program features Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and Astor Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Audiences will be inspired and delighted by this exciting 8 Seasons repertoire. Orchestra Victoria will deliver a feast for the senses with the uplifting and moving sounds of the orchestra accompanied by beautiful visual images depicting the ever changing seasons. For more information, contact Echuca Moama Visitor Information Centre on 03 5480 7555.
Deniliquin P&A Ball When: Saturday 6th of March
Where: Deniliquin RSL
Cost: $30 includes supper
Tables of 8, lucky draws and entertainment. For more information or to book please contact Dawn Morris on 5881 1655 or Karen Peterson on 5881 4856
Echuca Moama Celtic Festival When: 12th – 14th of March
Where: Echuca Moama
Let the music and dancing begin! Experience the charm and hospitality of the steam capital of Australia at a festival of Celtic music and dance for all ages. The Echuca-Moama Celtic Festival will feature a range of Celtic activities. For more information please contact 0400563399 or email info@celticfestival.com.au You can also visit the website at www.celticfestival.com.au
Registrations Open for Arts Activated Conference When:25 – 26 March 2010
Where: Power House Museum Sydney
Registrations are now open for Accessible Arts’ Arts-Activated Conference at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney over 25-26 March 2010. A range of national and international speakers from the arts and disability sectors will come together to explore the themes of Arts – Access – Excellence through a series of workshops, panels and performances. The conference is intended for artists with and without a disability, arts workers, disability service providers, policy makers, funding bodies, festival organisers and volunteers, cultural institutions, venues and anyone interested in arts and disability. For more information, visit www.aarts.net.au CONTACT: Jane Pollard, Education and Training Manager jpollard@aarts.net.au or Ph: 02 9251 6499 ext 106
Boorooban Time Capsule Opening and Back To When: Saturday 3rd of April (Easter Saturday)
Where: Boorooban Hall
Everyone is invited to a day of fun and games. School Reunion, Time Capsule Opening & Back-To. This is event is currently being organised. Interested people are encouraged to contact Kerry Nevinson.
