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Dear Subscriber,
To all our mothers in the south west region we hope you have a wonderful happy mother’s day. If you have time on that special Sunday why not spend it at the famous Conargo Mothers’ Day Market! Lots of homemade goodies and entertainment galore, the touring Griffith Knitted Garden will be on display and the ACRE project – Film Maker in Residence will be there creating a short documentary which highlights this community's resilience.
Congratulations to the prize winners of the Backroads Trail Farmgate Sculpture, we hope you are all inspired to enter the National Sculpture Award at Lockhart!
To see all that is happening in May 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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Actors Wanted - Outback Theatre for Young People
A new play ‘Debs’ has been commissioned by the Outback Theatre for Young People. They are currently looking for the following cast members, 3 teenage boys, a 18-28 year old male, a 18-28 year old female and a 25-40 year old female. If you like acting or think you might like to give it a try call Alex Walker to find out more information 0413 994 428.
New website launched – Artshed41
Riverina artist Catherine Stewart invites you to step inside Artshed 41, a creative environment filled with unique snapshots of the rural lifestyle. Her beautiful gestural artworks are often spontaneous moments in time captured on Premium linens, Belgian linen and excellent quality papers. And if you subscribe to her newsletter you could win one of her Works on Paper valued at $250! http://www.artshed41.com.au/
The Saruzu Quartet
The Saruzu Quartet will be performing at the Multi Arts Centre in Deniliquin Saturday 25 June 2011 7.30pm. A fiery flamenco-tango-jazz ensemble, The Saruzu Quartet’s interpretations of the rich harmonies of Argentine tango, the wild improvisations of gypsy jazz and the fire and grace of flamenco, are exhilarating. Evocative of a 1920’s Paris cafe scene filtered through an edgy and contemporary sensibility, The Saruzu Quartet is a celebration of the musical passions of its members - sensual flamenco dancer & fiery percussionist Simone Pope, ferociously cool jazz bass player Andrew Shaw, laid back guitar virtuoso Andrew Veivers and renowned violinist Shenton Gregory. For further information please contact Delena Gaffney 5881 4736
Inaugural “Mini Arts Festival” Echuca/Moama
The Echuca-Moama Arts Initiative is calling for submissions for the inaugural "Mini Arts Festival" to be held later this year. Whether you're a painter, photographer, poet, actor, dancer, singer, filmmaker or sculptor, no matter what branch of art you practice, or whether you just want to help out behind the scenes, we want to hear from you. Please contact Steve Boltz on 0432 288 659, or by email at fulcirama@yahoo.com.au. Let's make EMAI's kick-off event one to remember!
Danica’s wins the highly coveted millinery prize in the Fashions on the field – Randwick
Wonderful news that local Deniliquin Milliner Danica Erard won more than $3000 in prizes and also won the respect and admiration or racegoers and priceless exposure for her ‘pleated black swan’ hat. Her stunning hat will feature on at least two fashion programs.
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EVENTS
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Here are some highlights of the wide variety of events scheduled for May and early June. To see more, go to our online Events Calendar.
Conargo Mothers’ Day Market
When
8 May 2011 10.00am – 4.00pm
Where
Conargo
For
lots of homemade, grown, baked and sewn items, gourmet food marquee,
musical entertainment, children’s entertainment and activities visit
the Conargo Mothers’ Day Market. The theme of this year’s event is
gardening and they have two entertainment highlights based on this
theme, the Griffith Knitted Garden and Tall Poppies Roaming
Entertainment. The ACRE Film Maker in Residence will there filming a
short documentary. Adult entry is $5, school age children are free.
Please NO dogs. The chosen charity for this year is Prostate Cancer –
Let’s Grow Old Gardening Together.
Exhibition The Knitted Garden Touring to Mathoura & Moulamein
When & Where
14 April to 5 May 2011 – Moulamein Gallery
6 to 9 May 2011 – Conargo Mother’s Day Market
9 to 31 May 2011 – Hay Library
31 May to15 June 2011 – Deniliquin Library
15 to 30 June 2011 – Balranald Gallery
30 June to 14 July 2011 – Amaroo Gallery Darlington Point
As part of their 2011 Showcase Tour, South West Arts are proud to present highlights of the Griffith Community Project. The Knitted Garden will be touring Hillston, Berrigan, Mathoura, Moulamein, Conargo, Hay, Deniliquin, Balranald and Darlington Point. The Knitted Garden exhibition was originally exhibited in the Griffith City Council Art Gallery to coincide with the Festival of the Gardens and Orange Sculptures in October 2010. It started with a vase of flowers, which then grew to a whole knitted garden in only sixteen months. The knitted works has come together with the help from 106 people, from ages of five to nearly 100. 1850 hours was spent knitting, crocheting, crafting and sewing.
For more information please phone South West Arts 03 5881 7749
Play Reading
When
Wednesday 4 May 2011 – 10.00am
Where
Neighbourhood Centre in Trickett Street, Deniliquin
Play Reading will commence with a reading of Oscar Wilde’s Lady Windermere’s Fan. Everyone gets a role, and great fun is had by all.
Armchair Travel will start its second term at 2 pm on that day but with an expanded horizon, the major elements of interest for armchair travel include history and art.
U3A Deniliquin is still looking to expand membership and the courses offered.
For further information please phone Anne Apedaile 58813120 or email a.apedaile@bigpond.com
Free Funding Workshop - Narrandera
When
Thursday 12 May 2011 – 10.00am -2.00pm
Where
Narrandera Railway Station, Whitton Street Narrandera
Learn about what funding is available, where it is, how it works and how to apply for it.
Ben Sibson, Funding Officer at Regional Arts NSW will present an insight into the world of arts funding. The workshop will cover information on all arts funding programs and the workshop will also be a chance to learn more about the services of the Western Riverina regional arts board from newly appointed Regional Arts Development Officer Greg Pritchard. Cost is free with a light lunch provided.
For further information and bookings please phone Greg Pritchard 02 6953 5147 or email westrivarts@gmail.com
Quilting Workshops Tocumwal
When
Thursday 12 May & 26 May 2011 10 .00am - 12.00pm
Where
Tocumwal Bowls Club Recreation Room
The workshops are geared towards those who have done a little quilting but who want to add to their skills. Participants will undertake the two sessions, completing some tasks in between sessions. Any materials needed etc will be outlined on application. Cost $5 per session.
For further information please contact Jen Bowie on 58743980 or 0422908052
ACRE 2 – Re-imagining the Landscape - Communities creating the place in which they live
When
Friday 13 May 2011 10.30-4.30pm
Where
Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery
The seminar will focus on the future, as change continues to unfold. In contrast to the recent 13 year drought, flooding throughout much of Australia has brought great devastation to rural and farming communities causing us to again reflect on our capacity to endure extreme events, the infinite nature of resilience and our inevitable need to adapt to our rural setting. ACRE 2 will involve a series of presentations from artists, historians and farmers who actively use the arts as a mechanism in communities to rethink and recast a landscape for the future. From these presentations, participants will be invited to imagine a project either locally or region-wide to reimagine their landscape. A detailed program including speakers’ abstracts can be found at the ACRE website www.acreart.ning.com. Cost - $60 (includes lunch).
To register, email artgal@swanhill.vic.gov.au or phone 03 5036 2430
Hatfield Happening – Biggest Cuppa/Morning Tea
When
Friday 27 May 2011 - 9.30am
Where
Hatfield Hall
Come along and be pampered while listening to new friends and old acquaintances. Presenters include Sophie Wakefield – Turlee Station Stay, Lee Griffiths – Her Story, Robyn – Hairdresser/Counsellor, Nadia Zotov – From Russia to Balranald, KJs Bush Beauty – Their story, Connie Rasmussen – Lavender Farming, Alyce Fisher – South West Arts, Sairs Sport & Surf Balranald, Lisa Gorman – Koolaman Design. $10 ICPA members and $15 non-members includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea.
Bookings essential, please phone Fleur Turner 5020 6897
The ‘Young at Heart- Seniors Film Festival
When
Commencing Saturday 28 May 2011 – 2.00pm
Where
Intereach Deniliquin
The ‘Young at Heart- Seniors Film Festival is bringing a program of fifteen short films to Deniliquin. South West Arts will manage the tour and the film society will arrange the screening. The program will be promoted by U3A Deniliquin. Cost will be $5 a head which includes afternoon tea.
For further information & bookings please phone Anne Apedaile 58813120 or email a.apedaile@bigpond.com
Nyerna Deniliquin Reconciliation Group Book Launch
When
Monday 30 May 2011 6.00pm - 7:30pm
Where
Peppin Heritage Centre, Deniliquin
Come along to the book launch of the hilarious new novel by the best selling author of Not Meeting Mr Right, Avoiding Mr Right and Manhattan Dreaming Anita Heiss. Celebrate in style with champagne and canapés. Music by Adrian Ross.
The book Paris Dreaming will be available for purchase and can be signed by the author, Anita Heiss, at the launch.
For further information please phone Jennifer Townsend, 03 5881 4182 email jennifer.townsend@homesoutwest.com.au
Reconciliation Week - Shared History Project
When
Tuesday 31 May 2011 10.00am- 11.30am
Where
Central Murray Regional Library, Napier Street Deniliquin
The Shared History Project aims to illustrate a positive relationship between farmer and landowners with Traditional Owners in the local Deniliquin area. It will also endeavour to highlight the role Indigenous people played in the farming industry and the development of this region. The launch will showcase the relationship between Aboriginal peoples and the Eastman’s west of Deniliquin on the Edward River and close to the Moonacullah Mission. The launch will feature oral histories, photos and copies of relevant stock records and maps.
For further information please phone Jennifer Townsend, 03 5881 4182 email jennifer.townsend@homesoutwest.com.au
National Sculpture Award - Spirit of Land Festival - $10,000 First Prize
When
Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 October 2011
Where
Lockhart
The National Farm Art Sculpture Award is for sculptures created from recycled or new farm materials and/or any natural element of the land in a new art form called “farm art.” The Arts Festival includes three exhibitions held in Lockhart in the heart of the Riverina District of NSW. The exhibition categories are - Sculpture (any medium, including Farm Art), Fine Art (oil, water, clay, textiles, glass, ceramics, photography, multi-media), Indigenous art (cultural and contemporary), Secondary School (Totem Poles, Fine Arts), Primary Schools (Cardboard Totems), Garden Art (any medium), Silhouettes (Two dimensional life sized metal sculpture)
For more information please visit www.spiritofthelandlockhart.com.au
Artist Studio available to rent
Artist Studio available to rent in unique waterfront location on the Thule Lagoon. Fully self contained and equipped with etching press. Daily and overnight rates. Tuition available. email Wendy McDonald at p.wmcdonald@bigpond.com
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