July Newsletter

27 July

Written By Brittany Hefren

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Hello from the ERA Team!

We are back in the office and freshly inspired by our catchup with the Regional Arts Network last weekend and attending the Regional Futures Symposium! Curious? You can find recordings of some of the symposium sessions here.

There are a wide range of the opportunities and funding rounds currently open for Riverina creatives, so whatever your stage of your career there is something for you below! But firstly, we hope to see you tomorrow night

Join us tomorrow as we launch Work in Progress at The Station! ⁠⁠

Get the inside scoop on The Station⁠
Take a tour of the building⁠
Network with fellow creatives⁠

TOMORROW: 27 July 5:30-7:30 PM⁠
The Station Creative Workspace

RSVP ON EVENTBRITE

Leadership Opportunity - Join the Eastern Riverina Arts Board

Passionate about the arts? We're seeking expressions of interest to join Eastern Riverina Arts Board of Directors and help shape the creative landscape of our region. | EOIs Close 31 July | More info & apply >

Have your say on new policy

The NSW Government is calling on organisations, creative industry practitioners, artists and community to contribute and inform a new policy for the Arts and Cultural Sector in NSW. We encourage you to attend the town-hall forum in Wagga or make an online submission. | More info >

$10,000 Windmill Trust Scholarship for Regional NSW Artists

The 2023 Windmill Trust Scholarship for Regional NSW Artists has opened for applications. The 2022 recipient was Wagga Wagga resident Juanita McLauchlan. | Closing 3 September 2023 | More info >

Image: Installation view of gii mara-bula/ Heart Hand at Wagga Wagga Regional Art Gallery. 2022 Windmill Trust Scholarship recipient Juanita McLauchlan. Photo by James Farley.

2023 Up2Date Art Exhibition

The Up2Date Art Exhibition is in its 18th year, welcoming new & existing artists from around the Riverina Region. This years theme section is 'Nostalgia', and welcomes artworks in all media. New & emerging artists are encouraged to be brave & show their artworks. Entries Close 9 August 2023. More info & entries >

EOIs Open for Local Performers

FUSION BOTANICAL multicultural festival is returning on Saturday

the 21st of October 2022 to bring colour, culture, creativity and fun to your spring calendar! Wagga Wagga City Council and Cultural Partners, the Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga are inviting expressions of Interest from local performers and food & drink vendors to entertain and feed the festival crowds. More info & apply >

TACC 2024 Snugglepot & Cuddlepie: The Musical in Concert Auditions

The Arts Center Cootamundra are calling for auditions for its 20 Year Celebrations feature event.
Auditions for Stage Performers and Chorus are Monday 28th August AND Wednesday 30th August 2023 6:30pm for a 7pm start in the Tin Shed Theatre (@ TACC). More info >

National Farm Art Sculpture Award entries open!

For sculptures that showcase and capture the uniqueness of the Australian landscape, flora, fauna, and lifestyle of living on the land. First prize receives $10,000 prize money, with their art work remaining their own property. More info >

Capture Coolamon Photo Competition

The 2023 competition is now open!

Prizes for each category + a major prize of $1000 for the photo that ‘Best depicts the Coolamon Shire’. Entries close Wednesday 2 August 2023. More info >

MusicNSW Regional Touring

MusicNSW is looking for original artists from across regional NSW that are keen to tour, connect with other regional artists, play new venues and grow their audience. 15 artists will develop sister city touring networks and be part of five regional tours in 2023. | Closing 6 August | More info >

NAVA Launches ‘Love Your Local’ toolkit to Help Artists Engage with Local Government

Check out this practical guide to working with Local Government Authorities (LGAs) to achieve creative and professional development goals. More info >

Screen NSW’s Reel Scout

Searching for a unique location to shoot in NSW? Own a property reminiscent of a grand film set?

Whether it’s a rural homestead with sweeping views, a suburban manor of architectural merit, or coastal getaway with tropical gardens, search for or add your property to Reel Scout, our NSW locations database. SEARCH or ADD your location >

Galah Regional Photography Prize

Photographers from across regional and remote Australia are invited to submit their work to the inaugural prize that celebrates contemporary photography in regional Australia. It is the largest prize of its kind with a total prize pool of $27,500. Enter now >

Supporting Regional Arts NSW and becoming a member, gives you access to upcoming exclusive RANSW events, significant discounts on others, referrals through Finsura for discounted insurance, access to RANSW’s library of resources, and bookable meeting facilities when visiting Sydney. | More info >

Red Room Poetry are running #30in30 Writing Competition & a brand new online Poetry Book Club as a part of poetry month in August | More info >

Mentorship Program for Emerging Writers from Diverse Backgrounds: up to six writers will be given the opportunity to work on a short piece of fiction or non-fiction (2000-5000 words) under the guidance of award-winning author Eugen Bacon with support from Writing NSW. | Closing 20 August | More info >

Cementa Festival is shaking up our First Nations programming by inviting regionally based artists, curators, creatives and cultural leaders of Aboriginal descent to join our newly formed First Nations curatorial team. | More info >

MAMA Albury are looking for a Curator to join their team (P/T, 12 months) | Applications close 30 July | More info >

2023 Mosman Art Prize | Closing 4 August | More info >

Community Grants

Snowy Valleys Council Community Grants Program | Closing 31 July

GRAINCORP Community Foundation Grants Program | Closing 31 July

Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants Program | Closing 10 August

Arts on Tour

Backroads | Closing 31 July

Create NSW

Project funding for Individuals and Groups | Closing 21 August

Project funding for organisations | Closing 21 August

Creative Koori projects | Closing 21 August

Small Projects | Quick Response | Closing 15 January 2024

Australia Council for the Arts

Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups | Closing 5 September

Arts Projects for Organisations | Closing 5 September

Contemporary Music Touring Program | Closing 5 September

MATCH Lab (matched fundraising for artists) | Closing 1 August

Plus1 (matched fundraising for organisations) | Closing 8 August

Regional Arts

(RAF) Project Grants | Closing 14 August

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