May Newsletter

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View this email in your browser Happy May from Eastern Riverina Arts! At our AGM earlier this month, we bid a fond farewell to Anne Lowe, Chair of the Eastern Riverina Arts board from 2017 to 2024. A defining aspect of Anne’s time with ERA has been her generous commitment to mentoring and empowering our board and team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Anne’s encouragement has allowed us to take risks, pioneer original projects, and consistently strive for the best outcomes for our region. We are deeply grateful for Anne's invaluable contributions and the impact she has made during her time with ERA, a legacy which will continue to inspire us for years to come. L-R: Jessica Quilty (Snowy Valleys Council), Madeline Scully (Board Member), Fiona Piltz (Board Member), Freda Nichols (Board Member), Anne Lowe (Chair), Peter Veneris (Lockhart Shire Council), Ann Sutton (Deputy Chair), Tim Kurylowicz (Executive Director), Sue Wood (Board Member, Regional Advisory Committee), Ashleigh Baxter (Program & Partnerships Manager), Brittany Hefren (Communications & Engagement Officer) Exhibition Opening Kim Baker Solo Show Kim Baker’s latest exhibition showcases captivating depictions of Australian farm life, combining artistic excellence with a profound connection to nature. 🗓 31st May - 17th June Saturdays 10am-4pm Sundays 10am-2pm Station Creative Workspace JOIN US FOR THE LAUNCH Work in Progress: featuring Greg Pritchard & Padraig Gere Join us for a drink after work and be inspired by a behind the scenes look at works in development by local creatives Greg Pritchard & Padraig Gere. 🗓 Friday, 17th May 5:30 pm 7:30 pm⁠ The Station Creative Workspace⁠ FIND OUT MORE Arthur Wicks: Installation Pop-up Come down to Station Creative Workspace to see Arthur Wicks' pop up installation of Solstice Alterpiece and The Secret Landing Strip as part of the Arthur Wicks Art Trail. 🗓 11th May - 19th May Sat: 10am-4pm, Sun: 10am-2pm Station Creative Workspace FIND OUT MORE Station Creative Workspace: A3 Art Commission Eastern Riverina Arts is seeking to commission a series of A3 works on paper by local artists to form a core body of work within ERA’s art collection.  EOIs close 31st May 2024 $450 commission paid to successful artists FIND OUT MORE & APPLY Image: Hand: Hold: Held exhibition by Elaine Camlin at Station Creative Workspace. Photo: Eastern Riverina Arts National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) Talks AI NAVA Talks AI is a collaborative series of good practice conversations on the use and impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on work and practice in visual arts, craft and design. While AI presents a world of creative and supportive potential for artists and arts workers, it also poses significant challenges regarding copyright, consent, creative/cultural autonomy, Indigenous sovereignty and labour. In May, NAVA presents three online sessions where industry experts will tackle legal and ethical tensions at the intersection of AI and arts practice.  Participation is free. Register for each session > The Joyce Spencer Textile Awards 2024 Textile artists based in regional NSW are invited to submit an expression of interest in the Joyce Spencer Textile Awards. One fellowship of $4000 will be awarded to a mid-career artist or group, with a further $1500 awarded to a highly commended artist. One mentorship of $500 will be awarded to an emerging artist, they will also receive a one-hour mentorship session with a suitable senior textile artist. EOI's close Sunday 2nd June 2024. Read more and apply > Image: Joyce Spencer (1928-2019), artist, James T Farley. Wagga Wagga Art Gallery Art After School Program Do you know a young artist eager to spread their creative wings? Art After School is back! Join the Gallery for a series of colourful and hands-on workshops. Look at artworks in the current exhibitions and create inspired art in a fun environment. Weekly, starting Wednesday 22 May 🕰 4pm-5.30pm 8-12 year olds Book now > 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 Wednesday 2 August. Find out more & enter > Wider opportunities 🖼 City of Wodonga: Ephemeral Art Program - Wodonga Council are calling on artists to express their interest for inclusion in various short-term art projects within the 2024-2025 financial year. Closing May 22 | More info & EOIs > Women creatives are invited to take part in the Voices of Women Short Film and Script Festival. Awards are available for actors, writers and directors, and submissions are accepted for Best Film, Best Script and Best Music. Early bird entries close 2nd June 2024. | Find out more & enter > Grafton Regional Gallery invites artists from across Australia to submit entries for the 2024 Jacaranda Acquistive Drawing Award (JADA). Entries close 30th June. | Find out more & enter > Arts on Tour’s Green Touring Series is 5 free online sessions for people interested in learning more about how to reduce emissions in their practice and/or on tour. Mondays 2-3pm, 6, 13, 20, 27 May & 3 June | Find out more & register > Newcastle Poetry Prize submissions open. Closing May 31 | More info & enter> Paul Guest Drawing Prize submissions are open for 2024. Closing August 23 | More info & enter > National Contemporary Art Prize, entries are open to any medium, any subject and any vision. Entries close 30 June 2024. | Find out more & enter > The Stella Young Award 2024 is for a young disabled artist under 30 years old. The award recognises their impact on disability activism and culture, with a $3,000 prize. The artist must work in comedy, performing arts or screen. | Find out more & apply > Join Screen NSW in conversation with Que Minh Luu, Director of Content ANZ of Netflix for this month’s Power Lunch. Learn about Netflix’s Australian slate, deep dive into what kind of projects Netflix is looking for and how to pitch your project to them. Friday 24 May 1pm – 1:45pm | Online event | Register Now > 🛸 To celebrate Telstra's partnership with Starlink they are giving back to a regional community, providing local councils and community groups with an opportunity to create a new silo or water tower mega mural for free! | Find out more & apply > 🧑‍ Regional Arts Australia is recruiting for a Communications Coordinator. | Find out more & apply > Affinity String Quartet at the Adelonia Theatre Adelong Alive Museum Inc presents the Affinity String Quartet at the Adelonia Theatre. Fresh from their European Tour their ‘Innovators’ program includes: HAYDN String Quartet op.76 no.3 ‘Emperor’ BEETHOVEN String Quartet no.2 in G Major opus 18 no. 2 BARTOK String Quartet no.1 in C Major 🗓 Sunday May 26, 2pm Adelonia Theatre, Adelong Find out more & book tickets > Art Festival on Ford Art Festival on Ford is back! A full day of art and activities along Ford Street Ganmain.⁠ ⁠ Lots to see and do including:⁠ Creative works pre-loved books⁠ ⁠ local art, homewares & coffee ⁠📸 Photography display vintage clothing and art⁠ 🧵 second-hand and craft shops⁠ Ganmain Historical Society ⁠ 🗓 Saturday 22 June 2024⁠ 10:00am - 3:00pm⁠ Ford Street, Ganmain⁠  Find out more > Motion Arts Temora: The Great Gatsby Experience the allure of the roaring twenties with our captivating rendition of “The Great Gatsby” by Motion Arts Temora. Join us for an evening of drama, romance, and intrigue, as we bring this iconic tale to life on stage.  🗓 18 & 19 May Temora Memorial Town Hall Purchase Tickets > Riverina Conservatorium of Music Lunchtime Concert Series Immerse yourself in the world of music with the Riverina Conservatorium’s FREE Lunchtime Concert Series. The series features acclaimed musicians from Riverina and guest virtuosos. Check out the schedule and details on their website. Find out more > Festival of Turtles: Celebrating 20yrs of The Arts Centre Cootamundra In May, The Arts Centre Cootamundra (TACC) is hosting Festival of Turtles: a month-long celebration marking 20 years. Upcoming events include: May Gibbs Influenced Illustrations Exhibition 🗓 18th- 26th May Snugglepot and Cuddlepie: The Musical in Concert 🗓 5 Shows starting 18th May  Find out more & book tickets > Morning Tea with the Wynne Enjoy morning tea while surrounded by some of Australia’s best landscape paintings and figurative sculptures. The Wynne Prize from the Art Gallery of NSW is currently on exhibit at the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery. Following morning tea enjoy a special guided tour of the Wynne Prize 2023, learning more about this year's finalists and history of Australia's oldest art prize. 🗓 Friday 17 May 10.30am - 12 noon  Wagga Wagga Art Gallery Find out more & book > Riverina Readers Festival Held on the banks of the beautiful Murrumbidgee River, the Riverina Readers Festival is an inaugural one day reading festival that aims to bring the Riverina community together through the celebration of reading in all its forms. The 2024 theme is Warmed by Words, and readers can expect to hear from Australian and international bestselling authors from a range of book genres. 🗓Saturday, 13 July 2024 CSU Riverina Playhouse Theatre  Find out more & book tickets > Upcoming workshops at Unique State Art Space Handmade Paper + Collage with Emily Shannon 18 May 2024, 10:30 am – 4:30 pm 🧘 Meditate & Make with Maryanne and Elaine 15 June 2024, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm 🪵 Woodcut with Elaine Camlin 29 June 2024, 10:30 am – 4:30 pm Documenting Artworks with Tim Crutchett 17 Aug 2024, 10:30 am – 4:30 pm Papercuts with Melissa Martin 14 Sept 2024, 10:30 am – 4:30 pm Making Botanical Inks with Emily Shannon 19 Oct 2024, 10:30 am – 4:30 pm Find out more & book > Click the links below to find the right funding for your projects and ideas! Events (Local Council Grants) Wagga Wagga City Council's 2024/25 Major Events, Festival and Films Sponsorship funding program | Round one closing May 19 Snowy Valleys Council Event Sponsorship Program | Closing June 28 All Art Forms Regional Arts NSW | Quick Response Grants | Monthly Feb - Nov Create NSW | Small Projects Grants (quick response) | Closing May 20 Ian Potter Cultural Trust | Emerging Artist Grants | Closing June 18 Ian Potter Cultural Trust | Creative Fellowships | Opening July Creative Australia | Uplift: First Nations Digital Skills Program | Closing June 4 Creative Australia | Major Commissioning Projects | Closing June 4 Creative Australia | Fellowships | Closing June 4 Music, Sound, Performing Arts Sound NSW | Touring and Travel Fund 23/24 | Closing May 20 Music Australia | Performance and Touring Activity | Closing July 9 Music Australia | Professional Artistic Development | Closing July 9 Music Australia | Market and Audience Development | Closing July 9 Creative Australia | Playing Australia Project Investment | Closing June 4 Museums & Galleries Museums & Galleries of NSW | Audience Development Fund | Closing June 20 Museums & Galleries of NSW | Skills Development Grants | Closing October 27 Museums & Galleries of NSW | ‘Lights On, Doors Open’ – Stipend Program Create NSW | The Royal Australian Historical Society NSW Cultural Grant 2024 | Closing July 3 Eastern Riverina Arts 2023 Annual Report 2023 was a huge year for arts, culture and creative industries in our region! Our annual report is live on our website now, featuring updates on our major projects, program highlights, and lots of pictures to make it a joy to read. Dive in to discover the impact of our region's arts, culture and creative industries. READ THE REPORT 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