News and Events  
September  2009
Dear Subscriber,

Welcome to another month of arts and cultural activity in the South West where a highlight will be the "Hats Off to Farming Women" millinery workshops that we are hosting. They will be run by internationally-renowned milliner Waltraud Reiner who will help participants find the perfect hat style for their face as well as show them how to make free-form hats and fascinators. This is just one of the many events listed on our online Events Calendar.

In mid-September, 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 320 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 October.

Enjoy your arts.......
 
Nina O'Brien - Hehir
South West Arts Inc.
 
SOUTH WEST ARTS NEWS 
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South West Arts Offices Temporary Closure
The Deniliquin and Hay offices of South West Arts will not be consistently attended until a new RADO is appointed. It is expected that they will reopen in late September 2009. Current projects will be maintained and any urgent communication should be directed to (03) 5881 7749.

"Hats Off to Farming Women" Millinery Workshops in Goolgowi, Finley, Hay and Conargo
South West Arts is hosting a series of millinery workshops in September with renowned milliner, Waltraud Reiner.Whether you are a beginner or advanced at millinery there will be something for you in these workshops. Funded by the Australian Barley Board in recognition of the women in Australian farming communities, each workshop will run for 1 and a half days and will consist of free form hat making techniques. Participants will finish at least one completed head piece that may be a full hat or a fascinator. Waltraud Reiner has an international reputation as both designer and tutor. Her formal Millinery training was undertaken with Frau Bollmann, Munich, Germany and Haute Couture London Milliner Phillip Sommerville, milliner to the late Princess Diana. Waltraud has exhibited and tutored nationally and internationally, and has won several prestigious millinery awards. The cost of the workshop is $60 per person plus materials, which will be approximately $30 per headpiece. Bookings are essential, see below for dates and booking details.

Places still available for youth filmmaking intensive in Hay
Places are still available for the three-day intensive filmmaking workshop for young people in Hay from 5th - 7th September. Through TAFE NSW funding and as part of the ArtStart Festival, South West Arts will be working with Sydney company Metro Screen to run the workshop 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 Hay War Memorial High School ph.(02) 6993 1408.



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.

Summers Past: Golden Days in the Sun 1950 - 1970 Exhibition
When: until Sep 27 2009
Where: Peppin Heritage Centre, George St, Deniliquin
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, Sept 4, 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

Travelling Showcase Exhibition at Deniliquin
When: Sept 14 – Oct 6, 2009
Where: Deniliquin Library, Napier St, Deniliquin
Six small sculptural artworks by Mathoura Indigenous artist Justin Button and Caldwell artist Wendy McDonald will be shown as part of the South West Arts Travelling Showcase Exhibition. For more information, contact (03) 5881 7749.

Deniliquin MenShed
When: Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 9am – 9pm
Where: Deniliquin, Barham Rd
Deniliquin Menshed Inc. meet each Tuesday and 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.

Spirit of the Land Festival exhibition entry deadline
When: Friday, Sep 11, 2009
Where: Spirit of the Land office, Matthews Street, Lockhart
The Spirit of the Land Festival in Lockhart hosts Australia's National Farm Sculpture Award with a $10,000 first prize for sculptures created from recycled and new materials and/or any natural element of the land. There is also a Fine Art exhibition, including painting, photography, ceramics, quilting and multimedia. Works must be delivered on Friday 9th October. For more information, see www.spiritofthelandlockhart.com.au

Film: Strangers on a Train (1951)
When: Fri, Sept 11, 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 Alfred Hitchcock classic thriller starring Farley Granger. Supper provided and your first visit is free. Contact Kate (03) 5884 6688 or see http://denifilmsociety.comfypage.com/

Career Workshops at CSU
When: Wednesday, Sep 16, 2009
Where: Charles Sturt University, Boorooma St, North Wagga, Wagga Wagga, NSW
The School of Visual and Performing Arts is holding 7 different visual & performing arts workshops of skills and techniques aimed at Year 10 students to 'test their career'. Areas include Jewellery, Graphic Design, Animation and Visual Effects, Design for Theatre and Television, Acting for Screen and Stage, Television Production and Photography. To register please contact your School careers advisor. For further information about the event phone (02) 6933 2672 or see www.csu.edu.au/svpa

Nyerna Reconciliation Group meeting
When: Wed, Sept 16, 5pm – 6pm
Where: Neighbourhood Centre, Cnr Napier and Trickett Sts, Deniliquin
Anyone interested in Reconciliation is welcome to share ideas and show support.

"Hats off to Farming Women" Millinery Workshops
When and Where:
Goolgowi - Sat 19 – Sun 20 Sept, 2009
Finley - Mon 21 - Tues 22 Sept, 2009
Hay - Thur 24 - Fri 25 Sept, 2009
Conargo - Sat 26 - Sun 27 Sept, 2009
South West Arts is hosting a series of millinery workshops by renowned milliner, Waltraud Reiner. Suitable for beginners or those with millinery experience, participants will complete at least one head piece and learn free-form hat making techniques. The workshop runs from 9am to 4pm on the first day and 9am to 1pm on the second day. Cost is $60 plus approximately $30 in materials per hat. Places limited, bookings Goolgowi - Maryanne Mitchell ph 0428 690 060, Finley - Nichole Varley ph 0427 831 811, Hay - Kim Biggs ph. 0427 933 278 and Conargo - Liz Mecham ph. (02) 6993 5823.

Bush Poets Deniliquin
When: Sun, Sept 20, 2pm – 3pm
Where: Neighbourhood Centre, Cnr Napier and Trickett Sts, Deniliquin
For poetry lovers, new members welcome. Contact Wendy Beck (03) 5881 1034

Contemporary Arts Deniliquin (CAD) meeting
When: Sun, Sept 27, 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. Contact Debbie Wills 0427 198 131.

Rankin Springs Birds of the Bush Festival
When: Oct 2 – 4 2009
Where: Rankin Springs, NSW
Includes an opening night dinner with Special Guests Steve "The Sandman" Abbott, top Australian comedian (and part-time birdwatcher) and Dr Milton Lewis, tickets adults $25, students $10, Spring Fair and Market Day, Art and Photography Exhibitions and activities, guided bird tours and a guided tour of Cocoparra National Park. Enquiries: Jenny (02) 6965 3384 Website: www.birdsofthebush.com

Deniliquin Ute Muster
When: Oct 2 – 3 2009
Where: Conargo Road, Deniliquin, NSW
Friday night concert headlines Troy Cassar-Daley along with Adam Harvey, The Sunny Cowgirls, Catherine Britt and Kirsty Lee Akers. Saturday night concert headlines Powderfinger along with The Angels, Beccy Cole, Travis Collins and Sinead Burgess. Festival pass includes camping facilities and all entertainment, children under 13years free. Contact: Festival office ph: (03) 5881 3388 or info@deniutemuster.com.au Website: www.deniutemuster.com.au