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October 2009 |
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Dear Subscriber,
Spring has definitely sprung as October is jam packed with arts and cultural events across the South West region. There are multiple events on each weekend and your hardest decision will be which one to choose – this weekend alone there is the Deniliquin Ute Muster, the Rankin Springs Birds of the Bush Festival, the North of the Border Art Trail and the Moama Old Telegraph Station 150 Years Celebration. Listed below is just a token of what’s on, to see it all, 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.
The next News and Events you receive will be from the new South West Arts RADO, Alyce Fisher. I hope you will make yourselves known to Alyce and I happily hand over to her, wishing her all the best in her new job.
Enjoy your arts.......
Nina O'Brien - Hehir
South West Arts Inc.
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SOUTH WEST ARTS NEWS
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RADO Alyce Fisher joins South West Arts
From the Chair of the South West Arts Board, Lani Houston: "I am pleased to announce that we have appointed a new Regional Arts Development Officer (RADO) for South West Arts and her name is Alyce Fisher. Alyce will be starting on the 6th October and she will be getting to know you all in the next couple of months. Please make her welcome and assist her in getting to know our region. Alyce has some fabulous skills and experiences that will be fantastic for the role. South West Arts also has a new Bookkeeper Natalie Shaw who will be working out of the Deniliquin Office. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Nina O’Brien-Hehir, David Doyle and Kate Butler for their professional work, commitment and passion for arts & cultural activities while with South West Arts and wish them well in their new adventures and I’m sure they will remain great advocates for South West Arts and cultural activities in our region."
Calling all visual artists in the South West Region.......
South West Arts are calling for expressions of interest from visual
artists within the South West region to participate in a professional
development program with the ARTback; Sculptures of The Long Paddock
Artists. Six practicing artists will be selected from within the South
West region to participate. The project will provide participants with
an insight to the development of the ARTback Sculptures and a ‘behind
the scenes’ look at the practice of four professional artists of note.
The program comprises:
1) A tour to four of the ARTback Sculptors
Studios- 3 days/ 2 nights (travel to Castlemaine area and Melbourne).
Travel, accommodation and living allowances will be provided.
2) A
one day bus tour with the ARTback Sculptors to four of the sculptural
installations on The Long Paddock (Mathoura, Deniliquin, The Black
Swamp & Hay)
For further information including the Expression of
Interest Brief and project dates please contact Project Coordinator Kim
Biggs Ph: 0427 933 278 or email mkbiggs@bigpond.com.
"Hats Off to Farming Women" a huge success 
Milliner Waltraud Reiner visited the communities of Goolgowi, Hay, Conargo and Finley to show 40 local women how to make fabulous headpieces. Bookings for the workshops filled fast and there were waiting lists for several sessions. Some fantastic creations were made and feedback was resoundingly positive with requests for more workshops please! Liz Mecham from Conargo said "And Waltraud was just the best bit! She really took a group which was quite diverse (some just wanted a sun hat, others were heading to the Melbourne Cup and another had already done a millinery workshop and some pleaded complete creative ignorance) and created some amazing pieces."
South West Arts postal address has changed
The South West Arts postal address has changed to: PO Box 378, Deniliquin NSW 2710. This is due to our finances now being processed through the Deniliquin Office. South West Arts still has an office in Hay for project activity but all mail is to be directed to the Deniliquin Office, so please adjust your contact database.
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EVENTS
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Here are some highlights of the wide variety of events scheduled for September. To see more, go to our online Events Calendar.
North of the Border Art Trail
When: Sat, October 3 & Sun, October 4, 10am – 5pm
Nine regional artists located on farms in the Womboota, Caldwell and Burraboi districts and in the historic village of Womboota will open their studios to the public during the Open Studios weekend. Visit studios, chat to artists and browse through finished artworks for sale. For map and artist details, contact (03) 5489 3749
Old Telegraph Station 150 Years Celebration
When: Sun, October 4, 9am – 4pm
Where: Old Telegraph Station, Chanter St, Moama, NSW
Vintage market stalls, Morse codians sending telegrams, Australasian Guild of Town Criers Championship, Launch of Helen Coulson’s book, Echuca-Moama, Murray River Neighbours, Explore the area’s history & ambience. Refreshments available. For more info, contact Mary (03) 5480 7878 AH.
Youth Arts Workshops @ Griffith Cottage Gallery
When: Throughout October – see our Calendar for details
Where: Griffith Cottage Gallery, Cnr Bridge Rd and Mackay Ave, Griffith NSW
Griffith Cottage Gallery is running a series of workshops throughout October, including felting, drawing, wire art, wearable art, digital photography, sculpture, Ikebana, art therapy and acting as part of a Youth and Community Arts Workshop and Discussion Series. For more information or to book, contact (02) 6962 5512 or see www.griffithcottagegallery.com.au
'Lost and Found' Contemporary Art Exhibition
When: Oct 8 – Nov 8
Where: Peppin Heritage Centre, George St, Deniliquin
The Contemporary Art Deniliquin group will hold their second group exhibition and sale, featuring painting, print making, sculpture and mixed media. Opening night is Thursday 8th October at 6.30pm, all are welcome to attend. Open every day from 9am - 4pm, entry by gold coin donation. Contact 1800 650 712.
Moulamein Amateur Photography Competition and Exhibition
When: Oct 9 – 30
Where: Moulamein Gallery, 33 Morago St, Moulamein
Entry forms must be received by Monday 5th October. Photographs can win prizes in three categories - Wakool Shire Lifestyle, Wild Landscape and Moulamein Magic. Opening night and presentation of awards at 6pm, Friday 9th October. For more information, contact Barb Harris (03) 5887 3388 or ellesmere@clove.net.au
Spirit of the Land Festival
When: Oct 9 – 12
Where: Various venues, Lockhart, NSW
Australia's National Farm Sculpture Award plus exhibitions, music, a bush dinner, markets, a food and wine festival, childrens activities, a youth fringe festival (buskers, bands, acrobats, jugglers) dunny & shed tours, gliding and skydiving and more. For more information, see www.spiritofthelandlockhart.com.au
The Scientwists at Deniliquin Library
When: Fri, October 9, 2pm – 3pm
Where: Deniliquin Library, Napier St, Deniliquin
Serious Science with a twist of fun. A one hour ‘Noiseworks’ workshop so come along and join in the noisy fun! Bookings (03) 5898 3100.
Moulamein Old World Collectables Fair
When: Sat, October 10, 1:00pm – 10:30pm
Where: Various locations, Moulamein, NSW
A wonderful fun filled family day for everyone with: photography exhibition, display of old cars, engines, motor bikes & tractors, Morsecodians transmitting messages, antique valuers, quality stalls, children’s games, a journey by Horse & Buggy, Pete Denahy performing and a Fireworks Display.
Jon Stevens in Concert
When: Fri, October 16, 8:00pm – 10:30pm
Where: Swan Hill Town Hall, Swan Hill
Former front man of Noiseworks and INXS, Jon Stevens, will perform as a fundraiser for Chances for Children. Support act is Code 5, bar downstairs (no BYO) and seating upstairs. Tickets $65 from the Swan Hill Information Centre, phone (03) 5036 2444.
Booligal Sheep Races
When: Saturday, Oct 17
Where: Booligal Cricket Ground, Booligal, NSW
A great fun family day out – you can relax on the lawn at the Booligal Cricket ground, enjoy a BBQ lunch and experience the thrill of racing your own sheep that you can purchase on the day.
Bishop's Lodge Spring Market
When: Sun, October 18, 10:00am – 3:30pm
Where: Bishop's Lodge, Cnr Sturt Highway & Roset St, Hay
You can stroll through a vast array of stalls selling distinctive handmade items such as quality clothing and home wares. Fine food and entertainment are also on offer whilst you wander through the Lodge’s unique roses. Contact (02) 6993 1727 or email bishopslodge@westnet.com.au
Wamba Wamba Perrapa Perrapa Cultural Week
When: Oct 20 – 24
Where: Various venues in Deniliquin
For more information contact Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre (03) 5881 3312 or yarkuwa@bigpond.com
Travelling Showcase Exhibition at Mathoura
When: Oct 12 – Nov 2,
Where: Mathoura Visitor & Business Centre, Mathoura NSW
Six small sculptural artworks by Mathoura artist Justin Button and Caldwell artist Wendy McDonald will be shown at the Mathoura Visitor & Business Centre as part of the South West Arts Travelling Showcase Exhibition. For more information, contact (03) 5881 7749.
Cadell Country Fair
When: Sat, October 31, 9am – 2pm
Where: Mathoura Visitor Centre, Cobb Hwy, Mathoura
A great family day with reptile display with hands on live snakes and lizards, jumping castle, games, spinning wheel & show bags, wood carving, market stalls, car boot sale and decorative garden art. For further information, to hold a stall or car boot sale contact Mathoura Visitor Centre on (03) 5884 3730
Riverside Freestyle
When: Sat, October 31, 2pm – 8pm
Where: Rotary Park, Echuca VIC
A family event to raise funds for Moama's Skate Park. All ages, fully supervised, drug, alcohol & smoke free event, no pass outs, food & drink available for purchase (no byo), byo chairs & picnic rugs. Entry $15, under school aged free. For more info, contact Meighan 0419 897 902 or visit www.mecskatepark.com
Trash2art @ Deniliquin Library
When: Nov 2 – 27
Where: Deniliquin Library, Napier St, Deniliquin
Central Murray Regional Library will be hosting an exhibition of art made from recycled materials. You are invited to exhibit your work during Recycling Month in November. For more information, contact (03) 5898 3100
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