. ..Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities..              January 2011 Country Arts Support Program (CASP) This is an annual small grants program that supports community cultural development in regional NSW.  Applications will be opening towards the end of November/early December.  If you are considering applying in 2011, it would be worthwhile having a look at the 2010 guidelines and application forms – these may slightly change for 2011, but are likely to remain much the same.  It is essential to phone your local RADO Alyce Fisher to discuss your idea. Applications due 11 February 2011 For more information 03 5881 7749 Email   eo@southwestarts.com.au Website   http://www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/index.html The Ian Potter Cultural Trust The Ian Potter Cultural Trust seeks to encourage the diversity and excellence of emerging artists in Australia. The Trust makes grants of up to $7,000 to early career artists practicing in a wide range of disciplines within the arts, including the performing and visual arts, crafts, music, the media, literature, design, community arts and other areas. The Trust was established by The Ian Potter Foundation in 1993 to enable individual artists of exceptional talent to be given support to undertake professional development overseas, including postgraduate study. The Trust is distinctive in both scale and breadth, and unmatched in Australia. Applications due 31 January 2011 For more information  http://culturaltrust.ianpotter.org.au Calling all sculptors | Monash Gallery of Art The City of Monash Sculpture Competition has an award of $50,000 to be awarded to the winner for the design and fabrication of the sculpture. They are seeking proposals for a landmark sculpture to be situated on the grounds of MGA . In 2011, MGA celebrates its 21st birthday, this is a significant year for MGA and its community. To commemorate this important event, the City of Monash is staging a sculpture competition to fund the design and fabrication of an important sculpture for the MGA Sculpture Park. For more information and submission requirements  Cheryl Nicholson, City of Monash (03) 9518 3636. Website  www.mga.org.au/ Metro Screen | 'Breaks' Funding Programs Fourteen screen projects will share in over $70,000 worth of grants through three programs at Metro Screen in 2011: First Break, Breakout, and Indigenous Breakthrough. The 'Breaks' programs are funded by Screen Australia and Screen NSW with the aim of developing and nurturing new and established filmmakers in NSW. First Break Eleven projects of up to 8 minutes duration from first-time filmmakers will be selected for production funding of $3,000. Breakout Two projects of up to 15 minutes screen duration from experienced filmmakers will be selected for production funding of $15,000. Indigenous Breakthrough One project of up to 20 minutes screen duration from experienced Indigenous filmmakers will be selected for production funding of $22,000. Applications due  2 February 2011 For more information  http://metroscreen.org.au/fundingandsupport Albury Digital Outdoor Gallery | Call for submissions Every fortnight during 2011, Albury's QEII Square will be transformed into a digital outdoor gallery. Multimedia works from established and emerging artists around the country will be showcased alongside short films. Albury City is currently developing a curated program that will bring public art to the people and offer a splash of contemporary art to the heart of the CBD. Works will be screened every second Thursday to Saturday evening from sundown to 10pm, commencing Thursday 3 February 2011. For more information Vanessa Keenan, Public Art Officer, Albury City  02 6023 8753 Email vkeenan@alburycity.nsw.gov.au Bald Archy Prize Artists are invited to submit paintings in competition for the Bald Archy Prize 2011. The prize will be awarded to the best comic or satiric portrait, preferably of an Australian distinguished in Art, Science, Letters, Politics, Sport or the Media painted by an artist during the 12 months preceding 21 January 2011. The Bald Archy Prize will be previewed at the Watson Arts Centre from 10 February  2011 to 14 March 2011. The winner will be announced in Sydney on 19 April 2011. This will be followed by a touring exhibition of selected works to a number of other venues throughout Australia. Each competitor may enter up to three works, which must be available for sale. Applications due 3 February 2011 For more information  www.baldarchy.com.au Robe Acquisitive Outdoor Sculpture Prize The inaugural Robe Acquisitive Outdoor Sculpture Prize is calling all artists to get inspired for the opportunity to win $5,000 cash and have their winning sculpture on permanent display along the picturesque coastline of the historic South Australian township of Robe. Application to exhibit in the prize is open to all emerging and established sculptors and artists are asked to work to a project brief and the theme 'Sunlight, Sand and Sea'. All sculptures must be created from suitable and durable materials, which can be displayed permanently outdoors, near the ocean and in inclement weather in a highly public setting. For a full description of the terms and conditions of entry please Applications due 4 February 2011 For more information Alex Graham 0421 388 080 Email alex@smalltownproductions.com.au Website www.southernoceanartprize.com.au National Rural Health Photo and Poetry Competition In conjunction with the 11th National Rural Health Conference, Friends of the Alliance is holding a photographic and poetry competition to highlight life in rural and remote Australia. Entries are open to all members of the rural and remote health community, except professional photographers and poets. There is a limit of two entries per participant in each category. The winners of each category will be announced at the 11th National Rural Health Conference in Perth in March 2011. $500 will be awarded to the winner of each category and $250 to second place in each category. Applications due 11 February 2011 For more information   http://nrha.ruralhealth.org.au/ NAVA Grants Janet Holmes à Court Artist's Grant Grants of up to $500 for individuals and $1,000 for groups to support the public presentation of visual arts, craft and design. This can include, but is not limited to, framing, media releases, media photographs, advertising, space rental, installation costs, promotional printing, mail outs, documentation, freight, travel, equipment rental, insurance, technical assistance and opening costs. Marketing Grant for New Artists Grants of up to $1,250 for individuals and up to $2,500 for groups to assist professional visual artists and craftspeople in NSW to effectively promote and market their work throughout NSW, interstate and overseas. Applications due 15 February 2011 For more information  http://www.visualarts.net.au But Wait There's More... Wangaratta Contemporary Textile Award Wangaratta Exhibitions Gallery holds a biennial Award for Contemporary Textile Art. Entries for the 2011 Award are now open. Professional artists working in any style of textile media are invited to make an entry for consideration within a competitive assessment process. A judging panel consisting of the Wangaratta exhibitions Gallery Director and two respected professionals will select a shortlist of finalists for the Award Exhibition at the Gallery from 4 June to 17 July 2011. The value of the Award in 2011 is $5,000 including GST and this includes the acquisition of the work. Applications due 25 March 2011 For more information  www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au