News and Events  August  2009
Dear Subscriber,

Welcome to another month of arts and cultural activity in the South West where you can look forward to a screening of an Oscar-winning film, learn printmaking, view photographs from the National Archive, listen to top-class musicians and learn how to establish a business as an artist. These are just some of the many events listed on our online Events Calendar.

In mid-August, you will also receive Fund It!, our e-newsletter dedicated to funding, awards and other opportunities for artists and regional communities. It highlights the more than 300 entries in our online Funding Database, an excellent resource for artists and community organisations. Remember that you can always easily unsubscribe, or change your preferences at any time.

This will be one of my last News and Events contributions and we look forward to welcoming a new Regional Arts Development Officer in September.

Enjoy your arts.......
 
Nina O'Brien - Hehir
South West Arts Inc.
 
SOUTH WEST ARTS NEWS 
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Farewell to Nina O'Brien-Hehir
The South West Arts Board sadly farewells our great Executive Officer/Regional Arts Development Officer Nina O'Brien-Hehir who leaves next month to take up the position of Executive Support and Grants Officer at Intereach NSW. Nina has made an invaluable contribution to South West Arts over the past five years and was instrumental in the implementation and success of the 2007 - 2009 Strategic Plan. We wish Nina well in her new position and look forward to future partnerships between South West Arts and Intereach.

And so a new RADO is required
South West Arts is seeking a dynamic and self motivated person to fulfil the position of Regional Arts Development Officer. The Regional Arts Development Officer (RADO) will facilitate the development of projects and initiatives to promote arts and community cultural development in the South West region of New South Wales. The RADOs primary responsibilities are to oversee the activities of the organisation and manage the development, implementation and ongoing activities contained within the Triennial Plan and annual Business Plan. Management of these activities includes all facets of planning, financial management, governance, staff supervision, evaluation and reporting to the Board. Download a position description here. Applications including a cover letter, CV and response to the criteria should be emailed or posted to: South West Arts, Att: Chairperson - Lani Houston PO Box 378 Deniliquin 2710 or eo@southwestarts.com.au by 5pm Friday 7th August 2009.

Metro Screen brings youth filmmaking to Barham and Hay
Through TAFE NSW funding and as part of the ArtStart Festival, South West Arts will be working with Sydney company Metro Screen to run two three-day intensive filmmaking workshops for young people in Barham and Hay. The Barham workshops will be hosted in early August by the Barham High School with the support of the Golden Rivers Theatre Group, and the Hay workshops will run in September at the Hay War Memorial High School. Participants will learn all aspects of short filmmaking and will produce films that represent their experience of being young in rural Australia. If you are interested in participating, or know someone who is, please contact the Barham or Hay schools directly.

St Kilda Film Festival breaks regional attendance records
The St Kilda Film Festival has returned to the South West region with three of only four screenings in NSW outside Sydney, and has managed to smash national attendance records in two of the three venues. 137 attended at Tocumwal, (pop. 2000), closely followed by 131 in Moulamein (pop 465!). Tocumwal now takes the title of best attended screening in regional Australia.  South West Arts in partnership with the Moulamein Art Group, Deniliquin Film Society and Southern Riverina Arts made the tour a reality by working together to promote and host the screenings in their local communities. The St Kilda Film Festival is one of many programs brokered by South West Arts to bring contemporary, high quality and cost-effective cultural opportunities to the South West region of New South Wales. Strong audiences such as those experienced over the weekend reinforce the role and benefit of a locally driven and staffed Regional Arts Board within the local region.

EVENTS
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Here are some highlights of the wide variety of events scheduled for August. To see more, go to our online Events Calendar.

Travelling Showcase Exhibition at Hillston
When: until Aug 7, 2009
Where: Red Dust and Paddy Melons Gallery, 170 High St, Hillston NSW
Also Travelling Showcase Exhibition at Coleambally
When: Aug 7 – Aug 28, 2009
Where: Coleambally Central School, Kingfisher Dve, Coleambally NSW
Six small sculptural artworks by Coleambally artists Catherine Stewart and Anthony Firth will be shown as part of the South West Arts Travelling Showcase Exhibition. For more information, contact (03) 5881 7749.

Lino Printing Our Culture
When: Aug 4 – 5 2009
Where: Mathoura Visitor and Business Centre, Mathoura NSW
Victorian printmaker, Anne Smith, will run a two day workshop where participants will utilise local historical themes to develop a contemporary and large-scale public artwork using lino printing techniques. Anne will then finalise the finished piece of artwork, to be prominently displayed within the new multi-purpose facility at the Mathoura Visitor and Business Centre. For more information and to book a place, contact Kalli Crump (03) 5884 3730 or email kcrump@murray.nsw.gov.au.

Summers Past: Golden Days in the Sun 1950 - 1970 Exhibition
When: Aug 1 – Sep 27 2009
Where: Peppin Heritage Centre, George St, Deniliquin
Official Opening will take place on Monday the 3rd of August at 10am. This National Archives’ photographic exhibition vividly reminds us of our enduring love affair with the sun and the sea. For those who grew up in Australia in the 1950s and 1960s, the photographs in this National Archives touring exhibition should gently stir memories of idyllic summers spent at the beach. Open every day from 9am - 4pm, entry by gold coin donation. Contact 1800 650 712

Muso's Night
When: Fri, August 7, 7pm – 10pm
Where: Deniliquin Club, Cnr Edwardes & George Sts, Deniliquin
A great family night and a chance to see lots of local musical talent. Featuring local performers in solo, duo and group performances. Catering is available by Roxie (Lady Marmalade). Admission is by gold coin donation. Additional performers are welcome and can book in with Neville Ladsen on (03) 5881 1444 or contact Chris Bodey for more info 0417 272 310

Shaula Salathe in Concert
When: Sun, August 9, 2pm – 4pm
Where: "Kyalite", Rose St, Deniliquin
Come along for a delightful afternoon of entertainment with Shaula Salathe, an extraordinarily talented pianist, harpist and singer from Melbourne. Tickets $25, available from South West Music at the Deniliquin Town Hall until 7th August. Tickets strictly limited. Contact (03) 5881 4736

Deniliquin MenShed
When: Every Wednesday, 9am – 9pm
Where: Deniliquin, Barham Rd
Deniliquin Menshed Inc. meet each Wednesday at the old Riverina Watermatic shed at the rear of Ag Spares. The Menshed aim to assist men of all ages to remain focused and active in meeting once a week. The men are assisted with wood working and computing. Other activities include day trips to places of interest. The men can meet, make, mend, teach and learn. For further particulars telephone John Tainsh (03) 5881 2946 or 0427 585 038.

Film: The Reader (2008)
When: Fri, August 14, 7:30pm – 10:00pm
Where: The Neighbourhood Centre, Trickett St, Deniliquin
A chance to see excellent films in a sociable atmosphere, this is a Deniliquin Film Society screening of the Stephen Daldry Oscar-winner, starring Kate Winslet and Ralph Fiennes. Supper provided and your first visit is free. Contact Kate (03) 5884 6688 or see http://denifilmsociety.comfypage.com/

Coleambally Dance and Music Recital
When: Sunday, Aug 16, 2009
Where: Coleambally Community Club, Coleambally NSW
Coleambally Arts Council is to again host its Dance and Music Recital. For more information contact Beverley_Rose@bigpond.com

Bush Poets Deniliquin
When: Sun, August 16, 2pm – 3pm
Where: Neighbourhood Centre, Cnr Napier and Trickett Sts, Deniliquin
For poetry lovers, new members welcome. Contact Wendy Beck (03) 5881 1034

Nyerna Reconciliation Group meeting
When: Wed, August 19, 5pm – 6pm
Where: Neighbourhood Centre, Cnr Napier and Trickett Sts, Deniliquin
Anyone interested in Reconciliation is welcome to share ideas and show support.

Barham Rock by the River Festival
When: Aug 27 – 30 2009
Where: Club Barham, Niemur St, Barham NSW
Featured bands are Sweetrock, The Rousers, The Cruisers, Section 10, The Havachats, Overtime Duo, The Two Of Us, Allen Bowers and DJ Flash. Dance Lessons will be conducted this year by Triple R Dance School. Sunday morning features a Play In The Park with Allen Bowers, great cooked breakfast, "Show & Shine" plus prize giveaways. Registration is $20 for the weekend or $7.50 per day for a day pass. Contact (03) 5453 2159 or see www.clubarham.com.au

ERAS Printmaking Workshop
When: Thursday, Aug 27, 2009
Where: Multi Arts Centre, Cressy St, Deniliquin
Artist Merrin Glasgow will run a one-day workshop in fibre and fabric printmaking. Contact Esther (03) 5882 5910

Contemporary Arts Deniliquin (CAD) meeting
When: Sun, August 30, 2pm – 3pm
Where: The Crossing Café, George St, Deniliquin
Informal get-together for anyone interested in contemporary or progressive art in any media. Everyone welcome. CAD's next exhibition is to be held during the month of Oct 09 titled 'Lost and Found' expressions of interest close 27th July, please contact Debbie Wills 0427 198 131 if you are interested.

Artist Business Workshop, Wodonga
When: Tue, September 1, 9am – 5pm
Where: Artspace Wodonga, Corner of Lawrence and Hovell Sts, Wodonga VIC
Murray Arts, in conjunction with the Australian Business Arts Foundation are pleased to present an Artists Business workshop. Find out how to sell more work. Get media interested in your art. Find out more about how tax and insurance affect you. Spend more time making art, and less time working at other jobs. This FREE practical workshop includes presentations by industry experts, leading visual artists, gallery professionals and arts managers. Places are limited - register online at www.abaf.org.au or for more information contact Jennifer Innes on (03) 9616 0314 or skillsdev@abaf.org.au.