Are you an artist looking to level up your creative practice in 2022? Are you a group, collective or company with a bold creative project in the works?
Eastern Riverina Arts’ Country Arts Support Program (CASP) program is now open! There is a total of $34,000 up for grabs for artists, groups, collectives or companies.
Individuals can apply for up to $750 for the realisation of artistic outcomes or professional development and groups can apply for $4000 for original creative projects or collaborations.
You can find out all the details you need to know and book your appointment at: easternriverinaarts.org.au/CASP
Applications Close Sunday 24 July 11.59pm
CASP info session:
Join ERA Executive Director Tim Kurylowicz for a run down of the Country Arts Support Program (CASP) grants for 2022. Find out the ins and outs of applying and get some tips on shaping a winning application.
Whether this is your first rodeo or you're a seasoned grant writer, tune in to this informative session about the CASP grants. We'll take you through both the Individuals and Projects streams and answer some of the burning questions you may have.
5:30pm, Monday 27 June
RSVP on our website.
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Calling all creatives, entrepreneurs and change makers!
We are searching for our next round of Renew Wagga participants to trial their business idea in Wagga’s CBD.
This project is for:
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Creatives who are ready to build a sustainable creative business in Wagga Wagga’s CBD
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Those who make or create their own wares or intellectual property (eg artworks, designs)
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Not for profit, social enterprises or community groups generating creative wares, Intellectual Property
- Out of the box ideas, with big energy. Ideas that compliment, and not compete with businesses already thriving in our CBD.
If you have a BIG idea, pitch it to us! Submit an Expression of Interest HERE and we will be in touch. EOI’s close July 29, 2022.
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Capture Coolamon Shire
A Photographic Competition open to photographers everywhere, images must be taken within the Coolamon Shire.
Cash prizes awarded across the 5 categories: Landscape; Built Environment; Nature; People Study and; Drone - Youth and Open Sections.
$1000 Cash Prize for the image that 'Best depicts the Coolamon Shire'
DETAILS & ENTRY
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fourW thirty-three
fourW - annual anthology of new writing is one of Australia's longest running annual anthologies of new poetry and prose from Australian and international writers. Published each November, and launched in Wagga Wagga and Sydney, the Booranga Literary Prizes are valued at a total of $1000 and are awarded annually in November at the launch of Booranga’s anthology of new writing, fourW.
Each Booranga Prize is $500 and will be awarded to the works selected as the best poem and best short story received during the submission period. Winning entries are published in fourW, along with other new writing.
Entries Close: 30 June
MORE INFO & ENTRY
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Discover hollywood's archetypal acting technique
Hollywood coaching team John Coppola, Bronwyn Boyle and Rachael McLachlan are bringing a renowned and widely respected Hollywood acting technique to Australia for the first time. This weekend workshop, running from Friday afternoon to Sunday evening, promises to reveal the secrets to getting seen and remembered for your art.
30 Early Bird Tickets available for $400
22 - 24 July, 2022, Wagga Wagga
LEARN MORE & REGISTER NOW
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Corner Store Gallery Reigonal Landscapes Prize
The bi-annual Corner Store Gallery Regional Landscape Prize aims to foster established and emerging creative talent in regional Australia, and will showcase regional, rural and outback Australia in all its brilliant and beautiful glory.
There are two prizes up for grabs:
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Major Prize: $5000 cash prize, courtesy of Source Architects, and the opportunity to join our stable of artists, awarded to the overall winner of the competition.
- Artists Residency: A two-week residency, at Quest Orange in 2023, to complete a body of work inspired by the Orange landscape.
FIND OUT MORE AND APPLY HERE
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National Capital Art Prize
The annual National Capital Art Prize is the first Australia-wide competition for artworks of any subject.
- Open Prize valued at $15,000
- First Nations Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists valued at $15,000
- Sustainability Prize valued at $15,000
In addition to cash prizes, finalists will have their work on display online during the judging process and in-situ during the public exhibition in Canberra. Prize winners in the Open, First Nations and Sustainability will receive the opportunity for a solo or joint exhibition of their works following the competition.
Entries close on 30 June 2022
LEARN MORE & SUBMIT
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Regional Touring Network
MusicNSW recently announced its game-changing new tour-planning platform The Regional Touring Network – a powerful map-based tool designed to get artists back in the tour van, and playing to brand new audiences all across the state!
Check it out at rtn.musicnsw.com
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CREATIVE RIVERINA is a community AND an arts directory, connecting you to artists and artistic organisations throughout the entire Riverina region of NSW.
Looking to get your name out there? Artists and performers of all kinds are listed on CREATIVE RIVERINA, the go-to online directory for creatives in our region! Make sure people can find you - create your FREE listing today! Artists on the directory are also invited to join the CREATIVE RIVERINA Facebook group, a place to share ideas, events and simply connect! Join the CREATIVE RIVERINA group now!
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School holiday fun: The Owl's Apprentice
Owl’s aren’t born wise you know, they have to learn it from somewhere.
A young owl is sent to study at Owl school. On his journey he meets different animals who each share with him their own kind special kind of wisdom. But will he pass the final test and become wise enough to save the forest? Come and enjoy this interactive shadow puppetry performance by Little Wing Puppets, then book into the workshop to make your own puppets after the show.
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Art Festival on Ford
Art Festival on Ford in Ganmain is 3 days of pop up galleries, art experiences and displays in their main street shops and beautiful hall.
Held on Friday 24th June - Sunday 26th June visitors can wander from 10am until 3pm and find a treat for their senses as the village comes alive with local & visiting artists & creatives!
MORE INFO
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TOOLED at b: ATELIER
Come view b: ATELIER's latest exhibition TOOLED, - an exhibition of small sculptures, celebrating the launch of the Snowy Valley Sculpture Trail.
You will find a small but surprising mixture of international and emerging Australian artists. Special viewings during the week can be arranged with notice.
Every weekend 10-3PM
b: ATELIER Studio & Gallery
14 Pioneer St, Batlow
0448477661
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Bron Lewis: Yep!
Are you ready to see the next big thing in Australian stand-up? Yep! Curious to see what the National winner of Raw Comedy 2022 is like live? Yep! Do you love yourself some dry wit? Yep! hen this is the show for you!
Come and experience award winning stand-up, Bron Lewis at her hilarious debut show, 'YEP!' After sold-out shows in Adelaide, Canberra, Brisbane and Sydney, this Coolamon girl is bringing her show to a place close to her heart: Wagga Wagga. This is not a show you want to miss.
Bron is supported by another rising star of the Melbourne comedy scene, Laurence Driscoll. Riverina born and bred, Laurence is two-time RAW comedy state finalist and Edinburgh So You Think You're Funny semi finalist.
July 1st, Doors open 6:30pm @ Melba's Bakehouse, Wagga Wagga
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Mandala Workshop Series - 6 Week Program
Join Maryanne Gray in an explorative art therapy process in which you design your own mandala that represents the lens through which you see the world. You will discover your own symbology through visualisation, journaling and dreamwork techniques.
You will also develop simple art skills along with creating a visual art journal throughout and in between each of the sessions. All materials provided.
The Curious Rabbit
44 Johnston Street
Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650
TICKETS
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Dystopian Universe
Dystopian Universe is a project manifested by four lead artists from The Art Factory, a Supported Studio. The artists will create an immersive and innovative installation during a residency in the E3 Art Space, Wagga Wagga Art Gallery.
Wednesday 22-Sunday 26 June
10am-2pm
E3 Art Space Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
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Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!
NAIDOC Art Exhibition on now at Tumut Visitors Centre, NSW National Parks.
The exhibition features works by Wiradjuri woman Trish Whitburn and Wiradjuri and Walgalu man Shane Herrington.
Trish's work is contemporary, using vibrant colours and traditional symbols to create stories that provoke discussion.
Shane is a knowledge holder and teacher of traditional cultural practices. He uses many techniques, including art, to tell stories of ceremony, lore and country, continuing the traditions of his ancestors.
The Old Butter Factory, Adelong Road, Tumut from now through to end of July. Open 7 days 9am to 5pm.
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Am I Black Enough for You? 10 Years On
Ten years on, what does it mean to be Aboriginal? Why is Australia so obsessed with notions of identity? Anita Heiss, successful Wiradyuri author of Am I Black Enough For? will be in conversation with Aunty Cheryl Penrith about this heartfelt and revealing memoir and her most recent novel Bila Yarrudhangglangdhuray.
Light refreshments will be provided, and copies of Anita's books will be available for purchase.
Thursday 23 June, 5:30 pm
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Peter J Casey plus Open Mic
Peter J Casey has worked professionally in musical theatre and cabaret for more than thirty years, as a musician, writer, and performer. He was the winner of the Sydney Cabaret Convention in 1999, after which he co-wrote and performed several one-man cabaret shows including Closes on Saturday Night, Renaissance Bloke and I Am Sick to Death of Hearing About the Weimar Republic, the last of which earned a Green Room Award nomination for Best Original Songs.
Friday 24 June, 6.30-10pm
The Curious Rabbit
44 Johnston St, Wagga Wagga
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Riverina Camerata in Cootamundra & Wagga Wagga
Join some of Australia’s top string players who regularly attend the Riverina Summer School for Strings in Wagga each January for a winter’s night of wonderful chamber music.
Camerata will be lead by violinist Susan Collins and conducted by QSO’s Principal Conductor Johannes Fritzsch, with the Brahms including international concert pianist Andreas Boyde.
COOTAMUNDRA WAGGA WAGGA
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Create NSW Small Project Grants (Quick Response)
For creation, development and presentation of new work and professional development or promotion for professional artists and arts and cultural workers. $500 to $5,000
FIND OUT MORE & APPLY
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RAF Quick Response Grants
Regional Arts Fund, Quick Response Grants are now open! Rounds are assessed at the end of each month with applicants eligible to receive $3,000 for individuals and $5,000 for organisations. Open until Nov 30 2022.
FIND OUT MORE & APPLY
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Wider Opportunities
Here are a few funding and prize opportunities from outside our region currently open to regional creatives that may be worth checking out:
ScreenNSW Production Finance
Hornsby Art Prize - closing 31 July
The Josephine Ulrick & Win Schubert Photography Award - closing 3 July
Meroogal Womens Art Prize - closing 2 August
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