July Newsletter

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View this email in your browser Happy July from Eastern Riverina Arts! We’re excited to share the latest opportunities and events with you. Be sure to check out the range of funding options at the end of this email, including the opening of the Regional Arts Fund (RAF) Project Grants. Don’t miss out on the prizes and professional development opportunities available this month, we encourage you to take advantage of them as you continue to grow our #CreativeRiverina community. Changes to Create NSW’s Arts & Cultural Funding Program Create NSW has recently announced changes to its Arts and Cultural Funding Program to better support artists, arts and cultural organisations and communities across NSW. This includes streamlining the funding programs from 14 to 4, shorter application forms, longer-term funding agreements. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE CHANGES Tall. small. wall. Wagga Wagga Potters Club Winter Exhibition Tall. small. wall.  is the prompt given to members of the Wagga Wagga Potters Club, exploring ceramic work in small, tall and wall formats. With a somewhat open brief, what limits will the potters push, pinch and throw at their ceramic practice?  Exhibition Launch 🗓 Thursday 18th July 5:30pm-7:30pm Exhibition Dates 🗓 19th - 28th July 10am- 4pm, Thursday to Sunday Station Creative Workspace JOIN US FOR THE OPENING Work in Progress: Harold Gretton & Chris Orchard Join us for a drink after work and be inspired by a behind the scenes look at works in development by Harold Gretton and Chris Orchard. Work in Progress is a regular event in which artists and creatives are invited to show a piece of unfinished creative work (visual, performative, experimental and more), within a context of supportive critique and collaborative networking.⁠ 🗓 Friday 19th July 5:30pm-7:30pm The Station Creative Workspace⁠ RSVP Burning Generation Exhibition at Charles Sturt University Burning Generation presents and exhibition of art, comments, opinions and experiences creatively communicated, by a group of young people aged 12-24 years from across rural NSW, related to their direct experiences of the 2019/20 Black Summer Bushfires 🗓 20 July - 15 August Exhibition opening 10am, 20th July HR Gallop Gallery, Building 21, Boorooma Avenue, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga The Art of Everywhere Else - now online in 2024! Following the success of The Art of Everywhere Else in Wagga Wagga in 2022, Associate Professor Sam Bowker's public lectures will be held online in 2024. Join Sam online each Tuesday evening from 6-7pm as we explore global art histories from the ancient world to the present day. This 12-part real-time series is freely available to all who register in conjunction with Charles Sturt University and ArtsNational. More than 500 people have already registered from across Australia via ArtsNational (formerly ADFAS). More information & register > CLAY WORKSHOP: Carve a Minimalist Style Wall Hung Tile In this 2hr workshop, potters from the Wagga Wagga Potters Club will guide participants through the process of designing & carving a decorative, rectangular wall hung tile. ⁠With classic vase forms as a focus theme, choose to freehand draw a design or utilise vase shaped templates to create a minimalist, relief style layout. Sessions⁠ 🗓 Saturday July 20th ⁠ 1pm - 3pm⁠ 🗓 Sunday July 21st ⁠ 11am - 1pm⁠ 🗓 Saturday July 27st ⁠ 11am - 1pm⁠ ⁠Station Creative Workspace Book now > ⁠ In Conversation with Rare Bird Ensemble In association with their show, LOVE & FORGETTING – Tales from a Young Mixer, international actor-director Jeremy James and Leeton's own Jack Martin, invite you to join an open discussion about the creative process and development of this unique performance, devised while Artists-in-Residence at the Sofitel Melbourne On Collins last year and performed at Bar Olivette, Wagga Wagga this month. Grab a cuppa and join Jeremy and Jack to chat about their work with RARE BIRD ensemble - while this is a free event, seats are limited and bookings are necessary!  🗓 Wednesday, 24 July 2024 9:30 am  10:30 am Station Creative Workspace RSVP now > August Station Morning Tea Curious about the Station? Hoping to connect with creative individuals, businessess and organisations? Pop down to our monthly morning tea and have a coffee with some of the people who are making, meeting and working here at Station Creative Workspace.  🗓 Wednesday, 14 August 2024 9:30 am  10:30 am Station Creative Workspace RSVP for Catering Exhibition: Pieces of Wagga This exhibition presents miniature landscapes that represent the beauty of nature and illustrate how every little thing counts to complete the beauty and wonder of the natural world by artist Mohamad Ilham (Moe'z art Collections). Exhibition Dates 🗓 3rd-11th August Saturdays 10am - 4pm Sundays 10am - 2pm Station Creative Workspace EmpowerHER Program: Riverina Applications are now open for the Riverina EmpowerHer program. Sefa is partnering with the Riverina Community College to support purpose-driven enterprises in the Riverina region grow their impact. If you are a social enterprise that is seeking to make a positive impact on women experiencing disadvantage, the EmpowerHer Program can help you build a stable and strong business that is making a difference in your community. Applications close: 28th July 2024 Find out more & apply > Up2Date Art Exhibition 2024 The Up2Date Art Exhibition is in its 19th year and welcomes new & emerging artists across a range of categories including: Open Prize $1,000 Theme: Good Times $500 RSL Veterans Prize $500 Peoples Choice $500 High School $150 Primary $50 Opening Night 🗓 30th August as part of the Coolamon Shire Yield Festival Exhibition Dates 🗓 31st August - 15th September Daily 10am - 4pm Entries close: 14th August. Find out more & enter > Travel Photography Workshop Join Manifeasto photography for a full-day workshop in the beautiful Snowy Mountains town of Tumbarumba for a travel photography workshop. During the workshop, Nat Ord will share tips and tricks for getting the most out of your photography while travelling. 🗓 24 August 2024 10am-4pm 40 The Parade Tumbarumba, NSW Find out more & book > Filmmakers: Short Film Series Commission for HORIZONS The Regional Arts Network are seeking a Filmmaker/s to produce a series of 10 short films that showcase the outcomes of HORIZONS: Creative Industries Career Launchpad, a state wide mentorship program for young creatives based in regional NSW (16-27 years old). Total fee: $50,000 EOI deadline: August 6th 2024 Find out more > Music NSW presents Sound Advice: Regional Touring Panels, Talks & Masterclasses This series of 6 free online events are designed to unlock the secrets to successful touring: 1. How We Got Here: Hockey Dad - 10 July, 6pm 2. On the Road: Approaches to Regional Touring - 17 July, 6pm 3. The Mix: Regional Music Industry Networking - 24 July, 6pm 4. Local to Global: Social Media Strategies for Artists - 7 August, 6pm 5. Get On Air: Radio Promo for Your Tour - 14 August, 6pm 6. Inside Festivals: Intel from Curators - 21 August, 6pm Registration for all sessions is now open! More info & register > Capture Coolamon Shire Photography Competition Entries for the 2024 competition are open now with $1000 prize for the photo that best depicts the shire! You can enter photos across the below categories: Landscape Built Environment 🦘 Nature People Study / Portrait Photos must be taken within the Coolamon Shire. For photos outside of the Shire, enter the bonus category 'Beyond the Boundary' Entries close: Friday 2 August. Find out more & enter > Region x Wagga Wagga Marketplace Primary School Artwork Competition Wagga Wagga Marketplace in collaboration with Region Riverina is in the second year of our Primary School Art Competition, aimed at showcasing the incredible talent of young artists in our local community. This year’s theme is “The Future of the Riverina”. The heart of this campaign is being able to see the future of our community through the eyes of our youngest generation, allowing them to explore their unique ideas and creativity. Submissions close: September 13 More info & entries > Calling Regional Artists! Want to go on tour? MusicNSW is looking for tour-ready original artists from across regional NSW that want to connect with other artists, grow new audiences, learn more about touring - and of course - hit the road to play shows! Participating artists will build touring skills and experience, with support and resources from our Regional Coordinators. MusicNSW will provide a financial subsidy to cover artist fees and contribute to marketing costs. You'll also get an album of professional photos from one of your shows. Applications close: 31 July Find out more & apply > Wider opportunities Varuna Residential Fellowships offer two to three weeks of full board and accommodation at Varuna, in the beautiful surrounds of the Blue Mountains. Applications close 31 July 2024 | More info & apply > 🧑‍ Hyphen Wodonga has a callout for artists, makers and collaborators for their 2025-2026 artistic program. Closing 31 July. | Find out more & apply > > 🖼 M16 Artspace (Canberra) is now accepting applications for their 2025 exhibition program. Applications close Wednesday 14 August | More info & apply > Ones To Watch is a professional development and mentoring program for early-career screen producers looking to accelerate their screen business acumen to the next level. Applications close Wednesday, 21 August 2024 | More info & apply > The Basil Sellers Art Prize offers a prize pool of over $30,000 championing 2D artworks in traditional mediums of painting, drawing, and printmaking (unique state). Entries close September 27 | More info & enter > Entries for the Lambing Flat FAW NSW writing competition open Monday 15th July. For an entry form, further details and terms and conditions email lambingflatfaw.competitions@gmail.com Entries close Friday, October 11, 2024. Expressions of Interest are open for ten Create NSW Artform Boards. They are seeking NSW based arts and cultural practitioners that demonstrate strong sector knowledge, strategic thinking, and diversity of experience and expertise. Closing July 17 | More info & apply > Creative Australia are accepting applications for people to join their Pool of Peers starting January 2025. | More info & apply > 🤖 Creative Australia has released Think Digital, a self-assessment tool for arts orgs. It gives an overview on digital capabilities, and supports the development of a digital strategy. NAVA’s Code of Practice for Visual Arts, Craft & Design has updated its payment standards in line with recent national minimum wage increases set by the Fair Work Commission. Click the links below to find the right funding for your projects and ideas! All Art Forms Regional Arts NSW | Regional Arts Fund (RAF) Project Grants | Closing August 16 Regional Arts NSW | Quick Response Grants | Monthly Feb - Nov Ian Potter Cultural Trust | Creative Fellowships | Closing August 25 Creative Australia | Creative Futures Fund (works of scale) | Closing August 6 Music, Sound, Performing Arts Arts on Tour | Backroads | Closing August 19 Museums & Galleries Museums & Galleries of NSW | Skills Development Grants | Closing October 27 Museums & Galleries of NSW | ‘Lights On, Doors Open’ – Stipend Program Snowy Valleys Snowy Hydro | 75th Anniversary Community Grants Fund | Closing August 12 First Nations Creative Australia | LIFECYCLE: First Nations Recording Grants | Closing July 26 Creative Australia |Flourish: First Nations Fashion and Textiles Fund| Closing August 6 Creative Australia | Elevate: First Nations Storytelling and Literature Fund | August 6 Other NSW Government Clubgrants | Infrastructure Grants: arts and culture| Closing July 22 FRRR | Strengthening Rural Communities — Small & Vital | Closing September 5 Multicultural NSW | Stronger Together Festival and Event Grants | Closing July 28 Canon | 2024 Canon Oceania Community Grants | Closing July 28 Australian Cultural Fund The ACF is a fundraising platform for Australian artists operated by Creative Australia. Upload your project, start your fundraising campaign and invite art lovers and supporters to donate with 100% of donations going directly towards your creative project. Find out more > Copyright (C) *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*. All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|**|LIST:DESCRIPTION|**|END:IF|* Our mailing address is: *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|**|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|**|END:IF|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe