. ..Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities.....May 2010 Arts NSW Funding Open for 2011 Applications must be received by Arts NSW no later than 5pm on the following closing dates: 2011 Program Funding (Annual) – 31 May 2010 2011 Project Funding (Performing Arts Touring) – 31 May 2010 2011 Project Funding (Creation and Presentation) – 28 June 2010 2011 Project Funding (Strategic Industry Development) – 28 June 2010 2011 Project Funding (Capital Funding) – 28 June 2010 2011 Project Funding (Regional Conservatorium) – 28 June 2010 2011 Project Funding (Quick Response): 2 Aug 2010, 1 Nov 2010, 7 Feb 2011, 2 May 2011 http://www.arts.nsw.gov.au/ 2010 Photography Competition “Deniliquin Lifestyle” Deniliquin Council is holding a photography competition for people of all ages, who reside within the Deniliquin Council area. The competition requires entrants to submit digital photos under the theme “Deniliquin Lifestyle” and photos must be taken within the Deniliquin Council area. Monetary prizes will be awarded to the top three photographers by a selected judging panel. Entry forms and terms and conditions are available at www.deniliquin.nsw.gov.au or at Deniliquin Council. Entry Deadline 31st May 2010 NSW Education - Connected Arts: Outreach Arts NSW various For projects which create opportunities for the arts and education sectors to work together to develop high quality participatory arts experiences. 21st June 2010 www.arts.nsw.gov.au Seeds of Renewal Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) $10,000 Communities that have a population of 15,000 people or less. Projects with a charitable purpose. Grants will be made in amounts up to $10,000. Applications from not-for-profit organisations with an ABN. applications will be available on the website middle of the year June 2010 www.frrr.org.au 1800 170 020 NSW Government Schools - Connected Arts: Access Grants Arts NSW various Subsidises ticket and travel costs for NSW Government schools for excursions to performing arts centres, galleries etc. 21st June 2010 www.arts.nsw.gov.au Stretching the envelope Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR)/Australia Post $500-$1000 Projects and activities that offer clear public benefit for communities, that contribute to their development in social and community welfare, economic, environmental, health, education or cultural areas, and are for a charitable purpose. Grants will be made in amounts of up to $1,000. Priority will be given to projects that address Youth, Education, Arts and Culture Organisations should have an ABN. 30th July 2010 www.frrr.org.au 1800 170 020 Presentation & Promotion The Australia Council Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Arts Board Presentation & Promotion grants support the exhibiting, publishing, recording, presenting & promotion of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander artists & their works 15 July 2010 advised November 2010. 18 November 2010 Advised March 2011 www.australiacouncil.gov.au mail@australiacouncil.gov.au 1800 226 912   02 9215 9067 Festivals Australia Please note Festivals Australia operates as a two-tier program with different application forms for small projects and large projects. Small projects are those seeking funding support of up to $12 000. Large projects are those seeking funding above $12 000. Purpose: To provide funds for Australian regional and community festivals to assist them to present quality cultural projects. Overview: Funds are available to present exciting new projects which will add to the cultural program of a regular, ongoing festival or a significant one-off community celebration. Funds are not available for projects such as competitions, capital works (e.g. the construction of buildings, or the purchase of equipment) or the ongoing costs of running the festival. Assistance is provided in the form of direct funding, subject to a formal Funding Agreement. You cannot receive funding from Festivals Australia, the Regional Arts Fund or the Indigenous Cultural Support Program for the same project or the same event at a festival. Applications must be made by organisations that manage regular festivals. Eligible organisations include local governments and councils, cultural organisations and regional arts councils that manage festivals. How to apply: Mail, Email Closes: 15 July 2010 Further Information Website: http://www.arts.gov.au/arts_culture/arts/festivals_australia Guidelines: http://www.arts.gov.au/arts/festivals_australia/forms_and_guidelines_appli cations,_variations,_acquittals_and_copyright_agreements Contact Details: The Program Officer Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Email: festivals.australia@environment.gov.au Freecall: 1800 819 461 Telephone: (02) 6275 9554 Fax: (0)2 6275 9663 CIWEM’s Environmental Photographer of the Year 2010                                                                This is a serious competition that seeks to celebrate photographers who use their ability to raise awareness of environmental and social issues. It is open to all professional and amateur international photographers of any ages and encourages entries that are contemporary, creative, experimental, resonant, original and beautiful.                                                                           The 2010 categories are: Mott MacDonald's Changing Climates The Natural World Quality of Life Innovation in the Environment (New) The Underwater World (New) A View From the Western World (New) CIWEM’s Young Environmental Photographer of the Year (Under 16 & Under 21) The judging panel is made up of some of the most respected environmental photographers in the industry, including Gary Braasch, winner of the Ansel Adams Award for Conservation Photography, as well as senior environmentalists. Individual pieces of work will be judged on impact, creativity, composition, originality and technical abilities. Winners receive cash prizes, and all winning and highly commended entries are displayed in the international Environmental Photographer of the Year exhibitions. This year, particular recognition was given to CIWEM’s Young Environmental Photographer of the Year 2009 by Prime Minister Gordon Brown who selected Jordan Mary, 19, to take Number 10’s official Christmas card. www.ciwem.org/arts/photographer    Closes: 31st July 2010                                                                                                Deni’s Famous ‘Ute on the Pole’ to be named Entry’s close: Early September 2010 The ‘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 is also a chance to win some great prizes including a pair of adult Deni Ute Muster tickets, a helicopter ride for two, Deni Ute Muster merchandise and a backstage meet and greet for two with some of the Muster’s great artists. Send your competition entries to Australian Automotive editor, David Dowsey, via fax (03) 9867 3159 or email editor@australianautomotive.com. For more information visit vac.com.au But Wait There's More... OUTBACK THEATRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE PRESENTS FREE PLAYWRITING MASTERCLASS WITH ANGUS CERINI! This Saturday the 22nd of May 10 am – 12 noon For everyone aged 12 + At the MFR at Deniliquin High, Harfleur St To book in, please call Alex Walker on 0428 686 544 NUMBERS ARE LIMITED SO GET IN QUICK!