. ..Fund It...Grants, resources and opportunities for regional communities...June 2010 Arts NSW Funding Open for 2011 Applications must be received by Arts NSW no later than 5pm on the following closing dates: 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/ 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 The Riverina First Community Fund The Riverina First Community Fund is a philanthropic fund used to improve social, cultural and community services and facilities in Riverina communities. Grant categories of up to $2000 for individual projects and $5000 for larger projects involving multiple communities.  Applications must be lodged by 4pm Wednesday 30 June 2010.   Further information Lani Houston 0429 444 213 or Nicole Lucus 02 6921 1007.  www.rdriverina.org.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 The Myer Foundation | Small Grants The Sidney Myer Fund seeks to play a critical role in upholding the integrity of the arts community within Australia. The priority areas for the Small Grants Program are: to build capacity of the individual through ensuring professional artists gain access to training, development and mentoring; to develop new works by individual Australian artists and small to medium-sized organisations in Indigenous arts, regional areas, and experimental and emerging art forms; and to support projects that contribute to a broad understanding of and engagement with the Humanities. Guidelines and application details online: www.myerfoundation.org.au Closing 28 July 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 Applications open for Regional Arts Fund 2011 Applications are now being accepted for the Regional Arts Fund (NSW), one of the key funding sources for arts and cultural activities in regional, rural and remote communities of NSW. The Regional Arts Fund (RAF) is an initiative of the Australian Government supporting arts and cultural activities that have long term cultural, economic and social benefits, promote partnerships and cultural networks, and provide skills development opportunities. In NSW, RAF is administered by Regional Arts NSW. “We received a record number of applications for the 2010 funding round which demonstrated the importance of this program for regional arts organisations,” said Elizabeth Rogers, CEO of Regional Arts NSW. “A total amount of $271,600 was approved for a wide range of projects that will leave long term benefits in Regional NSW." Funding is available for one or two year projects commencing after 1 January 2011 in the categories of 'New Initiatives', 'Partnerships' and 'Residencies and Mentorships'. Applications close 13 August 2010. Guidelines and application details online: www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants/raf                                                                                                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... Shaula Salathé is one of Australia’s leading singer-harpists. Her golden voice (Phantom of the Opera) teamed with her extraordinary musical talent (concert pianist, composer, arranger) reaches an ethereal level when teamed with the glorious sounds of the ancient Celtic harp.  Shaula will be performing at the Deniliquin Town Hall 25 June 8pm.  Bishop’s Lodge, Hay 26 June 2pm.  Rivadesta, Darlington Point  27 June 12.30pm.  This performance is funded by the Arts NSW Regional Conservatorium Association and is a partnership between South West Music and South West Arts. Please contact South West Music 03 5881 4736