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Dear Subscriber,
Well winter has truly set in with chilly mornings upon us, we hope you can brave the cold and make time to enjoy one of the performances by the Berrigan Amateur Drama Society. There will be five performances of “Act your Age” a play to be enjoyed by all the family.
It was an exciting time having the St Kilda Film Festival tour our region late July. Deniliquin, Balranald and Moulamein hosted the 15 short films. Moulamein had the largest crowd of attendance with people of all ages enjoying immensely the diverse range of films. The film festival was funded by the St Kilda Film Festival and South West Arts.
Congratulations to the Deniliquin Ute Muster taking out the best festival award in regional New South Wales. The Deniliquin ‘Play on the Plains’ Festival and the World Record Ute Muster took out the "Festival and Events” category at the prestigious Inland Tourism Awards, held in Temora. Muster board chairperson Kathy Simpson said the award was ‘reflective of the community’s commitment to the Muster’.
Also isn’t it fantastic to see our local school children doing well with their visual arts. Four Deniliquin students, Forbes Lindeman, Najem Aldorki, Vince Duffy-Richards and Remy Parsons have had their work selected to be shown in the Headspace 10 exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra September 9 until November 7. Well done!
To see all that is happening in August scroll down and or 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.
Enjoy your arts
Alyce Fisher and Kristen Dyer
South West Arts Inc.
Ph 03 5881 7749
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SOUTH WEST ARTS NEWS
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On 4 July, many people attended the Wetland, Wine and Cheese day at Restdown Winery, Barham. Families immersed themselves in the sights and sounds of the Australian bush. The Restdown Wetland had been filled with water so the frogs were singing and the ducks had gathered, numerous people came to celebrate an afternoon of walking, wine and cheese tasting.
 
The St Kilda Film Festival was a huge success for Moulamein, Deniliquin and Balranald. Many people attended the entertaining screenings of the films. The film festival was funded by the St Kilda Film Festival and South West Arts.
Our Regional Arts Development Officer Alyce Fisher officially opening the Bald Archy Prize Exhibition. Created in 1994 as a spoof of that more serious competition, the Bald Archy Prize provides artists of all styles and standards with a genuine opportunity, ranging from the hilarious to the bizarrely vulgar, to create portrait paintings of humour, dark satire, light comedy or caricature.
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EVENTS
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Here are some highlights of the wide variety of events scheduled for August -
September. To see more, go to our online Events Calendar.
Berrigan Amateur Drama Society
When
Sunday 1 August 2010
Where
Berrigan Memorial Hall
Berrigan Amateur Drama Society is performing its musical “Act your age” from 1 August. The performances promise to be great entertainment for all the family. Tickets are available from the Peppertree in Chanter Street Berrigan. $35 includes two course meal 6,7,13 and 14 August and $20 for the Matinee performance 1 August.
For more information please phone the Peppertree (03) 5885 2475
Photography for the over fifties
When
Wednesday 4 August 2010
Where
Intereach Neighbourhood Centre, Deniliquin
Photography for the over fifties, presented by the U3A steering committee for 8 weeks commencing 4 August, at Intereach Neighbourhood Centre, from 10.30 am-11.30am, followed by morning tea. Subjects include Digital Cameras, Rural Photography, Weddings, Parties, People, Portraits, Digital Enhancing, Cropping and Finishing; cost $20. Presenters are all volunteers, and include professionals such as Richard Sievers, Tarria Moore, Claire Parkes, Maggie Moore and Kate Butler. U3A is aimed at seniors aged over 50 with an interest in relaxed, informal learning.
For more information please phone Anne Apedaile (03) 58813120 or email a.apedaile@bigpond.com
A Digger’s Best Friend
When
Opening night - Tuesday 10 August 2010 6.00pm
Where
Peppin Heritage Centre, George Street Deniliquin
An A to Z of animals in war. This exhibition offers an A to Z of animals in war, from mascots and messengers to creepy-crawlies. Animals are put to many uses in war. Sometimes they have jobs to do: the horses, camels, mules, and donkeys used to transport soldiers and equipment, as well as carrier pigeons and tracker dog with their special talents. Often animals are used as mascots and pets, or as symbols on badges and flags. This exhibition also looks at those unwelcome animals, such as insects, rats, and wild creatures, which make life in the field even more difficult and dangerous. Visitors of all ages will enjoy the exhibitions fascinating and moving stories.
For more information please phone the Peppin Heritage Centre (03) 5898 3120
Deniliquin Council Community Photography Competition
When
Until Sunday 8 August 2010 9.00am – 4.00pm
Where
Peppin Heritage Centre, George Street Deniliquin
The photographic skills of Deniliquin residents will be on show as part of the Deniliquin Council Community Photography Competition display. Deniliquin Council received 100 entries based on the theme ‘Deniliquin Lifestyle’ for the competition. The top 20 have been selected and framed especially for the exhibition with three winning entries receiving prizes of $500, $200 and $100 respectively.
For more information please phone the Peppin Heritage Centre (03) 5898 3120
Journey through the Long Paddock
When
Saturday 18 September to 30 November 2010
Where
Peppin Heritage Centre Deniliquin
Mathoura Visitors Centre
Berrigan Library
The Riverina Contemporary artists will be touring an exhibition of their journey through the Long Paddock project. The exhibition will commence at the Peppin Heritage Centre Deniliquin, where a diverse range of artworks will be on sale. Opening night will be Saturday 18th September 2010, 6.30pm – 8.00pm.
On 30th October, the exhibition will then tour to the Mathoura Visitors Centre and then onto the Berrigan Library until the 30th November. A must see exhibition showcasing works from our local talented artists.
For more information please phone the Peppin Heritage Centre (03) 5898 3120
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