Arts Competitions and Festivals in WA

March 2009

Contact: Shire of Kellerberrin  Tel: 9045 4006   Fax: 9045 4437

Indigenous artists competition, talent quest, craft stalls, bush tucker food, story telling. Art competition is for Noongar indigenous artists only from anywhere in WA. Artwork in the form of framed paintings.

12 – 14 September, 2008

Murray River near Dwellingup
Contact: Enquiries: E-mail info@nangamusic.org.au Tel: 0414 862 306
Download booking form at nangamusic.org.au or
Contact BOCS ticketing: Ph 9484 1133 or visit www.bocsticketing.com.au

A weekend of contemporary acoustic music and folk in a beautiful forest setting on the banks of the Murray River near Dwellingup with workshops, dance, blind date concert, campfire singalongs.

Venue: Perth Town Hall

Contact:  Tina Wilson, Artrinsic Inc. 124 Nanson St, Wembley WA 6016

E: artrinsic@iinet.net.au

Website: www.blackswanprize.com.au

Entries close: 18 July ‘08 See website for entry forms

Awards: 1st prize $20,000 People’s choice $5,000 Also includes The Black Swan Youth Portraiture Awards

February 4 - May 30, 2008

Contact: Entry forms available from Cottesloe-Mosman Park-Peppermint Grove Library, 1 Leake St Peppermint Grove. 

E-mail: library@thegrovelibrary.com

Theme: Now and Then: the life, the land, the people of Cottesloe, Peppermint Grove and Mosman Park.

Awards: Total $2,500.

 November 7 - 8, 2008

Contact: Paul Higginson,  Tel: 98414003

E-mail: albanyag@omninet.net.au

Web: www.albanyshow.org.au

Jaunary 27, 2008  and the last Sunday of every month.

Araluen Botanic Park, 362 Croyden Road, Roleystone.

Contact: Liz Dunn Tel: 9496 1171 Fax: 9496 1081

E-mail: ldunn@araluenbotanicpark.com.au

Artists are invited to exhibit and sell their work in the beautiful gardens at Araluen

March 22 - 30, 2008

Castle Rock Road Porongurup National Park

Contact: Gayle Llewellyn

E-mail: artinthepark@westnet.com.au 

Web: www.porongurup.org

This is a sculptural exhibition . Pieces need to be “weather proof”.  Theme: in harmony with nature or the natural setting of the exhibition. Entries close 14 March ’08

Awards: Total $3,200

January 4-6, 2008

Contact: Sunset Events  Tel: 9336 2837  Fax: 9336 1074

E-mail: info@sunsetevents.com.au

Web: www.sunsetevents.com.au

Entries closed 22 Oct for 2008 event. See website August/September ‘08 for 2009 event.

Awards: 1st prize $5,000. the sculptures of all 10 finalists will be exhibited at the Southbound Festival.

Dates to be confirmed

Contact: Living Artists WA  PO Box 999, Fremantle WA 6959

E-mail: info@livingartstswa.com.au

Web: www.livingartistswa.com.au

Artopia is an egalitarian, free-to-public celebratory program of open studios, exhibitions and events that highlights our living artists and the strength of their contribution to our daily lives and communities

November - December  2008 (to be confirmed)

Contact: The Bakery ARTRAGE Complex   233 James Street Northbridge WA   Ph: 9227 6288 Fax: 9227 6188

E-mail: hello@artrage.com.au

May 5-11, 2008

Contact: Dawn Jackson AUSDANCE WA, PO Box 7452 Cloisters Square Perth WA 6850   Tel: 9322 6101   Fax: 9322 6100.

E-mail: po.wa@ausdance.org.au

Dance week will offer free dance activities throughout WA

August 1, 2008

Contact: Gemma Buttersfield, Town of Northam   Tel: 9622 6100 Fax: 9622 1910

E-mail: events@northam.wa.gov.au

Web: www.northam.wa.gov.au

Northam - the home of the Avon Descent kicks off celebrations with the annual float parade, carnival rides, sideshow alley, magicians, clowns, ice sculpting and massive display of fireworks

September 2008

Northam PCYC

Contact: Christine Elaine, Avon Valley Arts Society  Tel: 9622 2245 Fax: 9622 5504

E-mail: avas1@wn.com.au

Original and underage bands competition and song-writing competitions.

Awards: $5000

November 13-23, 2008

Contact: Awesome  GPO Box Z5298 St George’s Tce. Perth WA  6831. Tel: 9485 0560   Fax: 9485 0564.

E-mail: jenny@awesomearts.com

Web: www.awesomefestival.com

Awesome is dedicated to the creative development of young people.  Awesome Festival is recognised as one of three major arts festivals for young people in Australia.

August 22-24, 2008

Contact: Peter Kirk, PO Box 196 Balingup 6253   Tel: 97641101 Fax 97641305 

E-mail: pgda@bigpond.com

Web: www.balingupmedievalcarnivale.com.au

Masterminded by local artists and entertainers, Balingup adopts a Medieval theme for the weekend.  Street parades, giant puppets, banners and fantastic costumes fill the streets.

December 6-7, 2008

Contact: Fremantle Arts Centre, PO Box 891 Fremantle WA 6959  Tel: 9432 9555   Fax: 9430 6613.

E-mail: fac@fremantle.wa.gov.au

Entries close May 30, 2008. Over 50 stalls of WA’s finest fashion, craft, jewellery & textiles. The best pre-Christmas market in Perth!

November 2008 (to be confirmed)

Faulkner Park, Cloverdale

Contact: Kylie MacPherson, Tel: 9477 7248   Fax: 9478 1473

E-mail: kylie.macpherson@belmont.wa.gov.au

Web: www.belmont.wa.gov.au

Community fair with something for everyone.

August 16, 2008

Contact: Fleta Redding RMB 200B Westdale Road Beverley WA 6304  Tel: 9646 0668

E-mail: fredding2@yahoo.com.au

March 20 - 24, 2008 (Easter)

Contact: Secretary, Ann Rayner, PO Box 112 Beverley WA 6304   Tel: 9641 6116   Fax: 9646 1530

E-mail: salolive@westnet.com.au

Entries close: 29 February '08

Awards: Total prize money $6,700.

November 7-9, 2008

Contact: Jude Sutherland, Secretary/ Festival Coordinator, PO Box 206, Bridgetown WA 6255    Tel: 9761 2921 Fax: 9761 2720

E-mail: blues@bluesatbridgetown.com

Web: www.bluesatbridgetown.com

The program showcases an all-embracing & diverse range of blues music A spectacular street party is held all day Saturday which features a variety of entertainment.

October 31 - 2 November 2, 2008

Contact: Jill Duxbury, PO Box 98, Boddington 6390 Tel: 9883 8282   Mob: 0429 838 191

Email: jillduxbury@bigpond.com

This day coincides with Mardi Gras and the Boddington Rodeo.

September 28, 2008

Contact: Jill Duxbury, PO Box 98, Boddington 6390 Tel: 9883 8282   Mob: 0429 838 191

Email:jillduxbury@bigpond.com

200 quilts entered from contemporary to traditional type.  An outdoor event with stalls selling all types of craft and garden products.

February 14 - 17 2008

Contact: PO Box 103 Boyup Brook WA 6244  Tel: 9765 1657

E-mail: countrymusicwa@westnet.com.au

Web: www.countrymusicwa.com.au

Awards: Available

January 18-20, 2008

Various locations.

Contact: Justin Morrissey Tel: 0431147052

Web: www.btownfilms.com

Bridgetown Youth Short Film Festival invites filmmakers under 18 to submit their original works to be screened on the 19th January.

Awards: Great prizes.

August 22 - September 31, 2008

Contact: Broome Visitor Centre   Tel: 9192 2222  Fax: 9192 2063

E-mail: enquiries@broomevisitorcentre.com.au

Web: www.broomevisitorcentre.com.au

The Shinju Matsuri festival: Shinju Ball, Mardi Gras, Float Parade, Art Exhibitions, Sporting Events, Dragon Boats and much more.

August 30, 2008

Cable Beach Amphitheatre

Contact: Mary-Attracta Connolly PO Box 185, Broome WA 6725 Tel: 9193   Mob 0418 938838

E-mail: operamac@westnet.com.au

Web: www.operaunderthestars.com.au

Famous for its fiery sunsets, the Cable Beach skyline provides a breath-taking backdrop for this unique, must experience event! Imagine the magic of relaxing whilst being serenaded by the crème de la crème of Opera.

October 25, 2008

Contact: Mrs Norma Booth, PO Box 70 Brunswick Junction 6224.    Tel: 9797 0764

E-mail: nbooth@westnet.com.au

2009

Contact: Bunbury Regional Galleries Tel: 9721 8616

E-mail: mail@brag.org.au

Web:  www.brag.org.au

Awards: $15,000 or more

August 29 - 31, 2008

Contact: Jacqui Granger   Tel: 9721 0000

E-mail:granger.jacqui@cathednet.wa.edu.au

Web: www.bunburycatholic.wa.edu.au

Closing date 16 May ‘08

Exhibition, sale and auction of paintings, sculpture, woodwork and pottery.  NEW ARTISTS WELCOME

May 10-11, 2008

Contact: Tel: 9792 7000  Fax: 9792 7184

Web:  www.bunbury.gov.au

Festival  will include all aspects of jazz & gospel, blues, hip hop and cross art form projects to also be included.

February 16 - April 6, 2008

Contact: Bunbury Regional Art Galleries Tel: 9721 8616  Fax: 9721 7243

E-mail:  mail@brag.org.au

Web:  www.brag.org.au

Entries close December  21, 2007

Open to all residents in the South West, any medium

Awards: Total $14,000.

5 September 2008

Contact: Sharon or Denise  on 9727 1966
E-mail: artgeo@westnet.com.au Website: www.artgeo.com.au

Artists invited to register expressions of interest for the inaugural Acquisitional Art Prize “Signature South West”

Awards: $10,000

January 15-20, 2008

Contact: Rance Driscoll  PO Box 605 Dunsborough 6281 Mob: 0417 934 219

E-mail: rance.driscall@bigpond.com

Free performing arts festival with workshops held on the main Busselton beachfront.

June 6 - 15, 2008

Contact: Merilyn O’Shannessy, Canning Arts Centre, 72 Riley Rd, Riverton WA 6148  Tel: 9457 9600 Fax: 9354 7079

E-mail:  cacua@iinet.net.au

Awards: Total $7,100 in 7 categories.

October 31- November 1, 2008

Contact: Tel: 9451 1820

E-mail: cahrs@bigpond.net.au

Painting, photography, industrial arts, handicrafts, ceramics; youth and seniors sections.

April 4-6, 2008

Contact: Lyn McMahon   Tel: 9727 2872

E-mail: mlmcm@bigpond.net.au

Any artist interested please phone for entry forms. Sculptures, indigenous art, youth art encouraged

March 16, 2008

Carine Open Space, Beach Rd, Carine

Contact: Linda Sweeney, Rotary Club of Hillarys PO Box 156 North Beach WA 6920   Tel: 9307 5347 Mob: 0409 379 905

E-mail: lindas12@aapt.net.au

Food and wine, craft stalls, family entertainment

August 16-17, 2008

Contact: Neville Helm Tel: 9492 9645

E-mail: neville.helm@dsr.wa.gov.au

Web: www.carnarvon.wa.gov.au

Huge event, multicultural food and floats, live bands, visual arts display, children’s activities, clubs display, fireworks and much more.

March 14 - 30, 2008

Contact: Annette Davis

E-mail: albanyartprize@westnet.com.au

Entrants are to provide digital images of their entries for pre-selection. Entries close on December 14, 2007. Selected artworks will be exhibited at the Vancouver Arts Centre. Conditions of Entry and Entry Forms are available.

Awards: $ 25,000 acquisitive prize.

August 2008 (to be confirmed)

Contact: Sue Allen,  Tel: 9399 0187  Locked Bag 2, Armadale WA 6992

Web: www.armadale.wa.gov.au

This exhibition is open to all year 11 and 12 students of schools in the Local Government areas of Armadale, Belmont, Canning, Gosnells, Kalamunda, Melville, South Perth, and Victoria Park.

April 12-25, 2008

Contact: Locked Bag 2 Armadale WA 6992  Tel: 9399 0187

E-mail: events@armadale.wa.gov.au

Web: www.armadale.wa.gov.au

An array of craft stalls, community group displays, multicultural cuisine, amusement rides, animal displays, children's activities and a wide variety of roving and main stage entertainment.

October 2008

Contact: Lisa Roach, City of Bayswater PO Box 467, Morley WA 6943  Tel: 9272 0612

E-mail: lisar@bayswater.wa.gov.au

Web:   www.bayswater.wa.gov.au

Awards: $4,000 in prizes.

April 6, 2008

Contact: Lisa Roach City of Bayswater, PO Box 467 Morley WA 6943  Tel: 9272 0612

E-mail: lisa@bayswater.wa.gov.au

Web: www.bayswater.wa.gov.au

Free entertainment and activities at Riverside Gardens, Bayswater and other locations including Tranby House, Maylands

August 4 - 16, 2008 (to be confirmed)

Contact: Kevin Knapp Tel: 9477 7208

E-mail: Kevin.knapp@belmont.wa.gov.au

Awards: $4,000 in prizes.

February 23, 2008

Faulkner Park, Cloverdale

Contact: Kylie MacPherson, Tel: 9477 7248   Fax: 9478 1473

E-mail: kylie.macpherson@belmont.wa.gov.au

Web: www.belmont.wa.gov.au

September 2008 (to be confirmed)

Kalgoorlie Town Hall

Contact: Adele Leahy,  PO Box 2042, Boulder, WA 6432  Tel: 9021 9675  Fax: 9021 6113

E-mail: artprize@kalbould.wa.gov.au ; adele.leahy@kalbould.wa.gov.au

Web: www.kalbould.wa.gov.au

Open to all artists in Western Australia

Awards: Total $8,000.

June 5 - 21 2008

Lakeside Joondalup Shopping Centre

Contact: Kate Parker, Tel: 9400 4924

E-mail: kate.parker@joondalup.wa.gov.au

Web: www.joondalup.wa.gov.au

An exhibition of works by artists from the Joondalup region.

Awards: $4,500 in total.

October 16 - 31, 2008

Contact: Kate Parker,  Tel: 9400 4924

E-mail: kate.parker@joondalup.wa.gov.au

Web: www.joondalup.wa.gov.au

An exhibition of works by professional Western Australian artists.

Awards: $10,000 acquisitive plus numerous other prizes.

May 1-4, 2008

Contact: Jane Tillson, PO Box 210 Mandurah WA 6210,  Tel: 9550 3842  Fax: 9550 3888

E-mail: jane-t@mandurah.wa.gov.au

Web:  www.mandurah.wa.gov.au

Professional and community based events, workshops and exhibitions that celebrate living in Mandurah.

June 21-28, 2008

City of Melville Civic Centre

Contact: Hannah Katarski, Tel: 9364 0667.  City of Melville PO Box 130 Applecross WA 6953

E-mail:  hkatarski@melville.wa.gov.au

Closing date for entries: 30 May ‘08

Awards: Total non-acquisitive prize money - $14,000.

2009

Contact: Curator, City of Perth  Tel: 9461 3145.

E-mail: emma_landers@cityofperth.wa.gov.au

Web: www.cityofperth.wa.gov.au

Awards: $25,000, ( $20,000 acquisitive and $5,000 commendation award).

2008

Contact: Curator, City of Perth  Tel: 9461 3145.

E-mail: emma_landers@cityofperth.wa.gov.au

Web: www.cityofperth.wa.gov.au

Awards: $10,000 City of Perth Award for Excellence (acquisitive) $2,000 Commendation Award (non-acquisitive)

July 1 - October 31, 2008

Contact: Tel: 9461 3368

Web: www.perthwinterartsfestival.com

Visual arts, theatre, ballet, opera music, museums events.  Visit all the cultural sites in the city.

January 26, 2008

Contact: City of Rockingham, Margy Timmermans  Tel: 9528 0385

E-mail: mtimmermans@rockingham.wa.gov.au

Theme: Living cultures - New discoveries

Entries close 11 January 2008

Awards: Total $2,500

April 5 - 13, 2008

Contact: City of Rockingham, Margy Timmermans  Tel: 9528 0385

E-mail: mtimmermans@rockingham.wa.gov.au

8 days of fantastic outdoor public art exhibited on the baordwalk by WA professional & emerging artists creating works of art using recycled materials and found objects

October 2008

Contact: Bronwyn Pearson, City of South Perth, Cnr Sandgate St & South Tce South Perth, WA 6151.  Tel: 9474 0777  Fax: 9474 2425

E-mail: events@southperth.wa.gov.au

Awards: Main award $4,000 acquisitive.

March 1-16, 2008

Various locations around South Perth

Contact: Bronwyn Pearson, Tel: 9474 0777

E-mail: fiesta@southperth.wa.gov.au

Web: www.southperth.wa.gov.au

The 2 week Fiesta program includes a free concert featuring the innovative multi-artform circus company Skakada, the youth event  YACStac, the inaugural Bush Capers family day and the Mends Street Carnivale.

2008

Contact: David Giles Tel: 9345 8938 Fax. 9345 8822

E-mail: giles.david@stirling.wa.gov.au

Web: www.stirling.wa.gov.au

Dates and prize pool to be advised.

Awards: to be confirmed.

2008

Contact: Linda Papa, Subiaco Library   Tel: 9381 5088

E-mail: library@subiaco.wa.gov.au

Web: www.subiaco.wa.gov.au

Applications open March 15 and close March 23, 2008.

February to May 2008

Contact: Linda Papa, Subiaco Library   Tel: 9381 5088

E-mail: library@subiaco.wa.gov.au

Web: www.subiaco.wa.gov.au

Applications open 11 Feb. close 25 May’08.

Awards held in September 2008

Contact: Emily Holt, Community Development Department.  Tel: 9237 9222 

E-mail: emilyh@subiaco.wa.gov.au

Entries open June 2008

March to September 2008

Contact: Elizabeth Hof, Museum Services, Subiaco Museum Tel: 9237 9227

E-mail: city@subiaco.wa.gov.au

Award launched March, entries close September, presentation ceremony early November 2008

May 17-24, 2008

Contact: Trevor Bly, Tel:9405 5602

E-mail: trevor.bly@wanneroo.wa.gov.au

Entries close Friday 23 April '08

Categories: Painting, Mixed Media and Sculpture.

Awards: $10,000 in prizemoney including the $5,000 acquisitive City of Wanneroo Open Award

November 15-16, 2008

Contact: Mrs J Davidson PO Box 102, Collie, WA 6225   Tel: 9734 5543

E-mail: pbfarm@bigpond.com

Includes Art Competitions and Special photography section.

First two weeks of September 2008

Contact: Jackie Mills, 115 Lindsay St Coolgardie WA 6429    Tel:  9026 6210 Mob:  0407 446841

Awards: Total: in excess of $5,000 in 7 categories.

September 13, 2008

Contact: Sue Hickey, PO Box 195, Corrigin, 6375. Tel: 9063 2455    Fax: 9063 2466

July 2008

Contact: Catherine McCue, Shire of Roebourne   PO Box 219 Karratha WA 6714  Tel: 9186 8559. Fax: 9185 1626

E-mail: Catherine.mccue@roebourne.wa.gov.au

Web: www.roebourne.wa.gov.au

Entries close: June '08

Entry form on web-site.

Awards: Australia's richest regional acquisitive art award. Prize money approx. $70,000

September 2009

Contact: Secretary Pauline Pearse, PO Box 131 Dalwallinu WA 6609  Tel: 9668 1023  Fax: 9668 1040

E-mail: dally.arts.festival@bigpond

Awards: Total prize money approx. $5,000

November 1-2, 2008

Contact: Clare Stroud, Tel: 9252 0251

Fine art exhibition, quality crafts, music and dance.

May 2008 (to be confirmed)

Contact: Mark Norval Tel: 9191 1531

Web: www.moonriserockfestival.com

Over 20 Kimberley bands perform. Two nights of quality original music and massive fireworks.

July 9-10, 2008

Contact: Peter Croll,  Tel: 9191 1008

E-mail:  mowanjum.art@bigpond.com.au

Featuring traditional djumba [dance and song] from the Worora, Ngarinyin and Wunumbul peoples who make up the Mowanjum people of Derby WA.

July 4-21, 2008 (to be confirmed)

Contact: Web: www.derbytourism.com.au

This Festival  promotes two weeks of events featuring art and culture and lots of fun.

November 1, 2008

Contact: Jane Smith, PO Box 58 Dumbleyung 6350 Tel: 9863 7205 Mob:  0427 637 205

E-mail: lensfield7@bigpond.com

A fun day for all includes and art and crafts exhibition and competitions

October 17 - 18, 2008

Contact: PO Box 678  Esperance 6450   Tel: 9071 2598    Fax: 9071 5525

E-mail: espag@westnet.com.au

August 2009

Cannery Arts Centre, Esperance

Contact: Tel: 9071 5539

E-mail: canneryartscentre@bigpond.com

Entries close August 22, 2008

Awards: $2,500 acquisitive and many others.

2009

Contact: Shire of Esperance,  Tel: 9071 0666

Web: www.windfestival.org.au

Over two nights and one day, the Esperance community comes together to enjoy outdoor performances, sample new foods and discover intriguing new artwork.

Nickel West Harmony Day

March 16, 2008

Churchill Park

Contact: City of Rockingham, Margy Timmermans  Tel: 9528 0385  E-mail: mtimmermans@rockingham.wa.gov.au

Entertainment by Kulcha Multicultural Arts of WA  & Bizircus, arts & craft stalls, arts workshops by DADAA WA & Rockingham Regional Arts.

April 24-27, 2008

Fairbridge Village, 5km north of Pinjarra

Contact: Fairbridge Festival inc. PO Box 2023, Marmion 6020  Tel: 9246 3311

E-mail: admin@fairbridgefestival.com.au

Web: www.fairbridgefestival.com.au

An annual family celebration of folk, roots, blues, acoustic, Celtic, a-Capella and world music. A weekend celebration of authentic, handmade music and arts at Fairbridge Village with lots of fun for all the family.

August 2008

Karratha

Contact: Helen Hall, FeNaCling Festival, PO Box 1539, Karratha 6714   Tel: 9144 2233

E-mail: helen@eezi.net.au

This event is similar to an Agricultural Show without the agriculture. There are displays of handiwork and crafts from all sections of the community. Over 100,000 people attend this event.

January 21-27, 2008

Contact: Anne Gardiner Tel: 9754 2515

E-mail: annegar@iinet.net.au

Community Arts festival.

March 1, 2008 (opening)

Contact: Dee Skuza on 9364 0286.

E-mail: melinfo@mellville.wa.gov.au

Web: www.melville.wa.gov.au

Open to all performers, events throughout the year.

November 14-23, 2008

Fremantle CBD & Precincts

Contact: Siobhan Wood

E-mail:  siobhanw@fremantle.wa.gov.au

Web: www.fremantlefestivals.com

Community Arts Festival celebrating Fremantle's engagement with its diverse, multicultural arts community. Highlights: Opening Event, Wardarnji Aboriginal Cultural Celebration, Kite Festival, Lotterywest Street Parade, Carnival and Bhangra Street Dance Party.

May 25 - June 2, 2008

Contact: Siobhan Wood

E-mail:  siobhanw@fremantle.wa.gov.au

Web: www.fremantlefestivals.com

Fremantle will come alive with music, events, activities and awards that showcase the City’s diverse kaleidoscope of cultural, recreational, environmental and built heritage.

February 1-March 1, 2008

Bohemia Outdoor Cinema, Princess May Park, Adelaide St, Fremantle

Contact: Tel: 9431 6700

Web: www.fti.asn.au/watch/screening/bohemia

E-mail: screenevents@fti.asn.au

August 23 - October 5, 2008

supported by Little Creatures Brewing

Contact: Consuelo Cavaniglia   PO Box 891 Fremantle WA 6959   Tel: 9432 955  Fax: 9430 6613

E-mail: printaward@fremantle.wa.gov.au

Web: www.fac.org.au

Works to have been executed within 2 years prior closing date.

Awards: $10,000 acquisitive, $3,000 non-acquisitive

March 22-24, 2008

Contact: Siobhan Wood, PO Box 807 Fremantle WA  6959 Tel: 9432 9903, Fax: 9432 9547

E-mail: freostreetarts@iinet.net.au or siobhanw@fremantle.wa.gov.au

Web: www.fremantlefestivals.com

Featuring high profile international, national and local street theatre acts and buskers, musicians, jugglers, and magicians presenting 120 shows over 3 days at Easter.

March 2, 2008

Wellington Square

Contact: Tickets:  www.ticketmaster.com.au Tel: 136 100

Web: www.inthemix.com.au

Strictly capacity audience at Wellington Square. . The Chemical Brothers Live, John Digweed, Diplo, Sven Vath, Roger Sanchez, Who Made Who Live, The Shapeshifters, Eddie Halliwell, Robbie Rivera, Aesop Rock Live, DJ Yoda, Mark Knight, Laidback Luke, Kid Koala, Elite Force, Markus Schulz, The Black Ghosts Live, James Holroyd, D.I.M, Silent Disco and more.

October 4-11, 2008

Contact: Yvonne Lovedee, Tel: 9921 0518   Mob: 0437 880 840

Web:  www.sunshinefestival.com.au

An exciting variety of events which reflect the uniqueness of the Geraldton Greenough community. Of special mention is the float parade and finale which culminates in a sky show.

October 25, 2008

Contact: Gloria Metcalf,   Tel: 9574 6062

E-mail:  gidgeagsoc@bigpond.com.au

Entries close: October  13, 2008

The Art Competition is held and judged on Friday 24 October

Contact: Tel: 9384 4771

E-mail: admin@fawwa.org.au

Web: www.fawwa.org.au

Opening date 1 March

Entries close 15 June ‘08

Awards: Total $600.

October 18-19, 2008

Contact: Mrs C Moyle, Fax: 9729 2051  Mob:  0407 536 209

E-mail: pcmoyle@westnet.com.au.

May 17 - 24, 2008

Contact: Graeme Mcpherson or email Yvonne Chapman   Tel: 9720 1023

E-mail: yvonnejeff25@optusnet.com.au

Entries close: 18 April 2008

Awards: 12 Sections, three main sections of oils, watercolour, pastel with $1,000 prizes, all others with prizes of $250 each.

March 16, 2008

Snell Park, Harvey

Contact: Festival Coordinator Carly Jabs   Tel: 9721 1558

E-mail: carly@minefield.com.au

Web: www.harveyfest.com.au

Experience street theatre, jugglers, musicians, circus acts. With markets, entertainment, food, wine, arts and rides for the kids, there's something for everyone.

September 6 - October 2008

Contact: Fred Beel  Mob: 0418 100 601

E-mail: Fred.Beel@bhpbilliton.com

Awards: Total $25,000 acquisitive and non-acquisitive categories.

Hedland Art Awards 2008

24 October - 24 December 2008
Contact: Fred Beel 0418 100 601 or Tamara Reinhard. Email: tamara_jed@hotmail.com]
Email: hartz.hedland@mac.com  See Website: www.hartz.org.au for entry form and other information

Awards: Total $17,500 (all non-aquisitive)

June 30, 2008

Contact: Alison Mahoney  Tel 9478 9500   Fax: 9277 9555 

E-mail: alison.mahoney@therapyfocus.org.au

Open to all WA primary school students. Develop drawings/paintings on “what helps me grow”  Entries close June 30, 2008.

Teachers Art competition kits available from http://www.therapyfocus.org.au in Term One

March 2-3, 2008

Contact: Miranda Woodhouse    Tel: 9453 3748  Mob: 0419 945 344

E-mail: moo@eldersnet.com.au

Presented by the Rotary Club of North Perth.  The Hyde Park Community Fair is an Arts and Crafts festival with free entry and stage performances over the 2 days.  2008 will host arts and crafts demonstrations and exhibits.  There are also plenty of activities for the kids.

September 2008

Mandurah Art Gallery

Contact: Lyn Dickman  Tel: 9535 2543.

E-mail: lyngar@westnet.com.au

An exhibition of work by professional printmakers.

2008

Luna Palace Cinemas

Contact: Alicia Brescianini, Tel: 9227 1771

E-mail: alicia@lunapalace.com.au

Web:  www.lunapalace.com.au

Bollywood Film Festival; Luna Outdoor; starts February 21

Flickerfest International Short Film Festival; Camelot Outdoor;  March 6 - 9

Alliance Francaise French Film Festival; Cinema Paradiso; March 27 - April 6

Festival of German Films; Cinema Paradiso; April

Revelation Film Festival; Luna on SX, Luna Leederville; July 10-20

Israeli Film Festival; Cinema Paradiso; August

Lavazza Italian Film Festival; Cinema Paradiso; October

August 14 - September 7, 2008

Contact: Tel: 9400 4912

Web: www.joondalup.wa.gov.au

All WA performing artists, including school students are invited to enter in over 100 categories. Performing arts showcase. Music, speech and drama eisteddfod open to all ages.

March 28-29, 2008

Joondalup CBD

Contact: Tel: 9400 4912

Web: www.joondalup.wa.gov.au

The largest cultural event in the Joondalup region.

November 16, 2008

City of Joondalup Leisure Centres, Craigie.

Contact: Tel: 9400 4912

Web: www.joondalup.wa.gov.au

Exciting day of hands-on fun for under-12s  .All children and their families welcome.

April 3-4, 2008

Contact: Pam Edwards, 63 Kalamatta Way Gooseberry Hill, WA 6076.  Tel: 9454 5228

October 25, 2008

Contact: Alicia Tel: 9821 4844

E-mail: btwcon@katel.net.au

October 2009 (Biennial)

Contact: Bruce Gilbert - Shire of Katanning  Tel: 9821 4310; Fax: 9821 4303

E-mail: cdo@katanning.wa.gov.au

Web: www.katanning.wa.gov.au

Entries close: mid September 2009

Awards presented in December 2008

Contact: KSP Writers' Centre,11 Old York Rd Greenmount WA 6056  Tel: 9294 1872

E-mail: kspf@iinet.net.au

Web: http://kspf@iinet.net.au

Entries Close: 27 September '08

Awards: Total $475

Awards to be held August 2008

Contact: KSP Writers' Centre,11 Old York Rd Greenmount WA 6056  Tel: 9294 1872

E-mail: kspf@iinet.net.au

Web: http://kspf@iinet.net.au

Entries close  23 May;

Awards: Total $475

September 20, 2008

Contact: Julie Doncon Tel: 9045 4113

Photographic Competition - Rural/Portrait/Family

March 2009

Contact: Shire of Kellerberrin PO Box 145, Kellerberrin WA.  Tel: 9045 4006   Fax: 9045 4437

E-mail: do@kellerberrin.wa.gov.au

Indigenous artists competition, talent quest, craft stalls, bush tucker food, story telling. Dance groups and contemporary and traditional music.

Mid-July 2008

Contact: Ian Mumford,  Shire of Derby - West Kimberley, Derby, WA   Tel: 9191 0999    Fax: 9191 1221.

E-mail: cdo@sdwk.wa.gov.au

This event highlights the Kimberley creativity, innovation and artistic excellence.

Entries close July 1,2008.

Awards: Total $9,400.

June 20-22, 2008

Contact: Kerry Douglas, Kununurra Community Library   Tel: 9169 1227 Fax: 9169 1128

E-mail: librarian@thelastfrontier.com.au

Web: www.kcl.org.au/kwf/index.htm

October 18, 2008

Contact: Peta Zadow.

E-mail: kojishow@westnet.com.au

Community and Family event

September 6, 2008

Contact: Ms Kim Storer PO Box 83 Koorda  Tel: 9684 4088  Fax: 9684 4088

E-mail: kdagsoc@hotmail.com

October 25, 2008

Contact: Christine Scambler, PO Box 232 Kwinana 6966  Tel: 9439 2448

E-mail: scambler5@bigpond.com

February - December 2008

Contact: Tania Spencer, PO Box 175, Lake Grace WA 6353 Tel: 9865 1339 or Kerrie Argent  Tel/Fax: 9865 4042

E-mail: spencertania@hotmail.com

May 2009 (to be confirmed)

Lancelin Sporting Complex

Contact: Tel: 9655 1068

E-mail: sbcadmin@oceanbroadband.net

Co-ordinated by Small Business Centre, Central Coast.

Awards: First prize $4000 cash.

February 29 -  March 2, 2008

Contact: Alvin or Margaret Sargant,  PO Box 29, Dunsborough WA 6281. Tel: 9756 8615

E-mail: asargant@optusnet.com.au

Entries close 18th February, 2008.

Awards: 7 in all totalling $1,600.

 March 15 - 30, 2008

Contact: Christine Steer, Mandurah Performing Arts Centre.   Tel: 9550 3913

Web: www.manpac.com.au

Awards: Corporate Acquisitive: $10,000

Regional Awards: Acquisitive $5000.

October 4-5, 2008

Contact: Maxine Cornish, Tel:  9046 5116

E-mail: nungarintc@bbnet.com.au

Outdoor twilight concert at Historic Mangowine Homestead. The Festival includes the popular Nungarin Wheatbelt Markets, street theatre, food, music and entertainment.

December 13, 2008 (to be confirmed)

Contact: Pam Bodsworth  Tel: 9771 2316

E-mail pbodswor@mp.wa.gov.au or mjpcherryfesitval@westnet.com.au

Web:  www.cherryfestival.com.au

March 22, 2008

Cape Mentelle Winery

Contact: Julie McDonald

E-mail: artmarket@pactwa.com.au

Web: www.pactwa.com.au/artmarket for applications or Tel: 9758 7177

The markets will be held on 22 March Easter Saturday and painters, sculptors, sketchers, performance artists, jewellery designers are all invited to apply for a position.

February 1-3, 2008

Contact: PO Box 1240 Margaret River, WA 6285    Tel:  9758 4174  Mobile: 0439 999 793

Three-day event will feature non stop entertainment from noon- midnight. Circus, music comedy.

May 31 - June 2, 2008

Contact: Loraine Teasdale Tel: 9757 3278.

E-mail: gteas@westnet.com.au

Theme: "Water"

Entry forms on website from March on Web: www.westnet.com.au/gteas

Awards: $1,000 first prize plus other prizes.

May 2-4, 2008

Contact: Rebecca Farley, MRWIA PO Box 204 Margaret River WA 6285  Tel:  9757 9330

E-mail: festival@margaretriverwine.org.au

Wine, food and arts festival. Group arts and craft fair and market days from Busselton to Augusta.

May 3 - 4, 2008

Mindarie Marina Boardwalk

Contact: Claire Sharman

E-mail: claire.sharman@mindariemarina.com.au

Entries Close:  February 28 2008.

Awards: 1st  $3,000; non-acquisitive cash prizes worth over $4,500.

March 27 - April 6, 2008

Contact: City of Armadale, Tel: 9399 0187

E-mail: sallen@armadale.wa.gov.au

Web: www.armadale.wa.gov.au

Entries close: January 31, 2008.

Awards: Cash and acquisition prizes worth over $12,000.

December 11, 2007 - March 9, 2008

Kings Park & Botanic Gardens

Contact: Web: www.moonlight.com.au

Nissan Moonlight Cinema is an open air cinema screening latest release, contemporary, cult and classic movies on the lawns of the tranquil Synergy Parklands at Kings Park and Botanic. Gates open at 7pm and screenings start at sundown, approximately 8:30 pm.

Dates to be confirmed

Contact: Shire of Morawa

Entry forms: Debbie McIIraith   Tel: 9971 1204   Fax 9971 1284

E-mail: edo@morawa.wa.gov.au

Awards: $5000 prize money

May 3 - 8, 2008

Contact: Vanessa Macknay, Tel: 9384 1633.  Town of Mosman Park, 16 Lochee St, Mosman Park.  

E-mail:ceo@townofmosmanpark.wa.gov.au

Web: www.townofmosmanpark.wa.gov.au

Theme: Sprung! Capturing life’s cameo moments in Mosman Park.

Categories include Open Art Award, Photographic Award and Junior Art Award.

Entries close:April 22, 2008

Awards: $10,705 in Prizes.

January 20, 2008

Contact: Tel: 9851 4028

E-mail: gilberts@agn.net.au

Exciting horse races & premium wines in a festival atmosphere; local bands, food, children's activities.

June 2008

Contact: Suzanne Barnes, Tel: 0411 223 748

E-mail: lawrencemarshall1@hotmail.com

Open to all West Australian artists.

September 3-6, 2008

Contact: Dawn Lancaster, PO Box 137 Mukinbudin 6479 Tel: 9047 1110

E-mail: mukatelecentre@wn.com.au

Includes an art exhibition – all paintings for sale.

March 9 - 31, 2008

Contact: Naomie,   Tel: 9764 1006

E-mail: art@mullalyupgallery.com.au

Web: www.mullalyupgallery.com.au

Theme:  Endangered Species.

Open to all.  Entries in by 1 February ’08

Awards: $5,000

Jan 12 - 20, 2008

Community & Recreation Centre, Warren Road, Nannup

Contact: Debbie King, Tel: 9756 0700

E-mail:  arts@nannupwa.com

An exhibition by resident south west artists, now in its 11th year.  Includes youth section.  Official opening Friday evening 11 January '08.

Awards: Total $6,000 includes youth award.

February 29 - March 3, 2008

Town of Nannup

Contact: Tel: 9756 1511

E-mail: info@nannupmusicfestival.org

Web: www.nannupmusicfestival.org

The Nannup Music Festival never fails to please and offers a unique experience presenting great music in the heart of the South West Headline acts for 2008 ncluding Peter Brandy, Ted Egan, Joe Dolce, Andrew Horabin, Oldman River, Genicorum, Kerrianne Cox and many more.

Dates to be confirmed

Contact: Teresa Cousins  Tel: 9064 7330; Mob: 0427 864 044

E-mail: telecentre@narembeen.com

Web: http://www.narembeen.com

Festival motto: A festival celebrating the region's arts, garden and country lifestyle.

October 17-18, 2008

Contact: Tel: 9883 6094

E-mail: narroginas@westnet.com.au

Web: www.narroginagsociety.com.au

Art, craft and photography

October 25 - 26, 2008

Contact: Mary Silverman, Town of Narrogin    Tel: 9881 1944, Fax: 9881 3092.

E-mail: mary@narrogin.wa.gov.au

September 3-4, 2008

Contact: Melissa Cugley  Tel: 9871 9080   Fax: 9871 9081

Entries close early August 2008

May 2009

Contact: Doreen Blum. Tel: 9949 4258    Mob: 0448 494 259

E-mail: cr_blum@exmouth.wa.gov.au

Bush Band, indigenous, yarn telling, poetry reading, performing and creative arts, nature and marine based activities.  Judging of the Exibald Prize for the best portrait painting.

September 13, 2008

Contact: Vanessa Heinrich PO Box 91, Carnamah 6517 Tel: 9951 1289

E-mail: heinrichfarms@bbnet.com.au

Awards: Art Excellence Award $1000

March 2008

Northam Arts Centre

Contact: Christine Elaine, Avon Valley Arts Society Inc, PO Box 303, Northam 6401.  Tel: 9622 2245 Fax: 9622 5504

E-mail: avas1@wn.com.au

Web: www.avonvalleyartssociety.org.au

Open to AVAS members, includes youth award.

Awards: $500

July 1 - 30, 2008

Contact: Christine Elaine, Avon Valley Arts Society Inc, PO Box 303 Northam 6401   Tel: 9622 2245 Fax: 9622 5504

E-mail: avas1@wn.com.au

Awards: $500

August 2008

Northam Town Hall

Contact: Christine Elaine, Avon Valley Arts Society Inc, PO Box 303, Northam 6401   Tel: 9622 2245 Fax: 9622 5504

E-mail: avas1@wn.com.au

September 13, 2008

Contact: Dianne Hulme ‘Wattle Grove’ Ajana 6532. Tel: 9936 1050  Fax: 9936 1005

E-mail: wattlegrove@eldersnet.com.au

December 5-6, 2008

Contact: Warren Bettridge PO Box 86 Osborne Park 6917.Tel: 9309 3348

E-mail: queries@opas.org.au

Web: www.opas.org.au

April 2008

Contact: Info line 9337 6049

E-mail: info@overthefence.com.au

Web: www.ovethefence.com.au

The big(g)-est, cool-est touring comedy film festival around comes home to close!  It's poignant, outrageous, cheeky, touching, funning, ballsy.

June 28  - July 6, 2008

Tresillian Community Centre

Contact: Margaret Stone,  Perth Orthopaedic Institute, Gate 3, Verdun St Nedlands 6009  Tel:  9386 9300

E-mail:  rockym@cyllene.uwa.edu.au

February 8 - March 2, 2008

Contact: Tel: 6488 5555

E-mail: perthfestival.com.au

Web: www.perthfestival.com.au

Our Festival time is a time to celebrate our city ane, our community. It covers an astonishing breadth of work. From the performing arts to music, literature, visual arts, film and a celebration of musical instrument makers, there  are many doors into this festival and wonderful treasures that lie behind them.

May 31 - June 2, 2008

Edenvale Complex, Pinjarra

Contact: Tel: 9531 1438   Fax: 9531 3435

E-mail: pvc@westnet.com.au

Web:  www.pinjarravisitorcentre.com.au

Annual Pinjarra Festival: regional food, sporting, entertainment and cultural events. Entry free.

May 31- June2, 2008

Contact: Margaret McCormack Tel: 9534 1223 

E-mail: ajmccormack@bigpond.com

Entries close: May 10, 2008

Awards: Total $6,200

March 2, 2008

Castle Rock Estate, Jingalla Wines

Contact: Tel:  9853 1023

Web: www.jingallawines.com.au

July 10-20, 2008

Contact: Tel: 9335 3904

E-mail: info@revelationfilmfest.org

Web: www.revelationfilmfest.org

This brings docs, features, short, animations, experimental works, special guests, a microcinema showcase, a bar, filmmaker discussions, masterclasses and a host of other music and film related activities which signposts Rev as the most vibrant and individual film event in the country.

2008 (to be confirmed)

Contact: Rockingham Council for the Arts & Crafts Tel: 9592 7330 / 9592 7332

E-mail: rockiearts@bigpond.com

Awards: tba

March 6-18, 2008

Cottesloe Beach

Contact: www.sculpturebythesea.com/html/SXScottesloe.htm

Magnificent free to the public exhibition on Cottesloe beachfront.

July 13, 2008

Contact: Mrs. Joke Veitch-Vaneechoutte Tel: 99481787   Mob: 0427 629 470

E-mail: sharkbaytc@westnet.com.au

September 27  to October 4, 2008

Perth Royal Show

Contact: Amanda McLennan, Royal Agricultural Society of WA  Tel: 6263 3131.  Fax: 6263 3171

E-mail: amclennan@raswa.org.au

Web: www.raswa.org.au  or  www.perthroyalshow.com.au

Entries close: August 1, 2008

The aim of the Shell Agricultural Art Award is to identify and promote works of a rural nature of the highest artistic merit by rural based artists.   All selected exhibits will be judged at the Perth Royal Show where an overall winner is chosen.

Awards: $1,800 and $600.Public choice Award $100

May 3-4, 2008

Contact: Kym Harrington, Shire of Dardanup, 1 Council Drive, Eaton 6232  Tel: 9724 0054   Fax: 9724 0091

E-mail: kym@dardanup.wa.gov.au

Theme: “Local Interest”

September - October 2008

Mount Barker District Hall

Contact: Lynne Goundrey Tel: 9851 1892 or Lee Gristwood Tel: 9851 4391 Mob: 0427 514 391 

E-mail: geofflyn@comswest.com.au

In conjunction with Art South Trail

August 14-  September 6, 2008

To be held at Central TAFE Gallery as part of hospital's 50th birthday celebration.

Contact: Joanna Wakefield, Art Curator  Tel: 9346 3655

E-mail: joanna.wakefield@health.wa.gov.au

Awards: $7,500 acquisitive.

January 4-5, 2008

Sir Stewart Bovell Park Busselton

Contact: Web: www.sunsetevents.com.au

Music, camping and arts festival.

10 - 12 Oct '08
Contact: Sabrina Lynsdale,  5 La Salle Avenue, Middle Swan  WA  6056
Tel: 9449 0635 or 9274 6266
Fax: 9274 4085
E-mail: sly@lasalle.wa.edu.au
Web:  www.lasalle.wa.edu.au

Artworks by renowned and aspiring WA artists including Antonio Battistessa, Cedric Baxter, John Baldock, Richard Bristow, Kelly Cocks, Malcolm Craig, Peter Farmer, John Karl Haanappel, Marc Leib, Dan Mazzotti, Leon Pericles, Fran Van De Meeberg, Gordon Ward and many more.

Official Opening Friday 10 October.  Contact Sabrina for tickets.  Free Entry on Saturday 11 and Sunday from  10am to 4pm

September 18-21, 2008

Vancouver Arts Centre

Contact: The Vancouver Arts Centre, 85 Vancouver St, Albany Tel: 9841 9260

E-mail: arts@albany.wa.gov.au

Sprung has been a successful, regional annual weekend fesitval since 2000 and is deisgned for lovers of books, writing, words, ideas, contemplation and laughter.

April 16 - May 14, 2008

Regal Theatre to Subiaco Arts Centre

Contact: Contact: Greg Coffey, Tel: 9337 6049  Mob: 0409 678 679  Info line 9337 6049

E-mail: festdirector@overthefence.com.au

Web: www.wildwestcomedy.com.au

An amazing variety of comedy performance, music, stand-up, poetry, workshops, film and much more.  Open at 5pm for picnicking, concert 7pm.

October 11-12, 2008

Contact: Swan Valley and Eastern Region Visitor Centre, Cnr Meadow and Swan Streets Guildford PO Box 196 Midland WA 6936 Tel: 9379 9400 Fax:  9379 9477

E-mail: visitorcentre@swan.wa.gov.au

Web: www.swanvalley.info/events/ec.html

This annual festival celebrates the people, culture and produce of the Swan Valley with lots of fine wine, food, art and music on offer.

April 2008

Contact: Tel: 9379 9400   Fax:  9379 9477

E-mail: visitorcentre@swan.wa.gov.au

Web: www.swanvalley.info/events/ec.html

Held over 4 weekends in April, over 25 venues are offering a feast of festival activities such as wine tastings, customised menus, musical entertainment, demonstrations, tours and art .

2008

Contact: WritingWA, Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre  Tel: 9228 9908

Web: www.writingWA.org

E-mail: info@writingWA.org

For full-length novel by an unpublished writer

Entries close 30 June '07

Awards: $5,000.

 March 12 -25, 2008

Contact: Sandy O’Doherty

E-mail: weekenderartprize@omninet.net.au

Entries close  February 22, 2008

9 categories over all.

Awards: $13,500 in total.

September 27 - October 4, 2008

Perth Royal Show

Contact: Amanda McLennan, Royal Agricultural Society of WA  Tel: 6263 3131.  Fax: 6263 3171

E-mail: amclennan@raswa.org.au

Web: www.raswa.org.au  or  www.perthroyalshow.com.au

Entries close: july 25, 2008

The Open Art exhibition is an open award inviting entries in painting, drawing, printmaking including computer generated work on any theme (excludes photography, ceramics and 3 dimensional work)..

Awards: First prize $5,000, best rural artist $1,500, public choice $500.

2008

Contact: FAWWA, PO Box 312 Cottesloe WA 6911 Ph: 08 9384 4771

E-mail: admin@fawwa.org.au

Web: www.fawwa.org.au

Entries open 1 September, close 31 December '07.

Awards: 1st $1000 2nd $400 4 x highly commended $150.

August 9-10, 2008 (to be confirmed)

Contact: Stephen Rice, Shire of Ashburton   Tel: 9189 1354

E-mail: stephen.rice@westnet.com.au

Festival with live music, performers, local art displays, street parade, fireworks and ongoing entertainment on the open-air stage..  The Nameless Ball is a black tie event held at the opening of the Festival.

2009

Contact: Tura New Music Level 1, 24 Brisbane St, Perth, WA 6000  Tel: 9228 3711

E-mail: info@tura.com.au

Web: http://www.tura.com.au

This event provides a captivating showcase of new chamber music, electronica, installations, improvisation, radiophonics, multimedia and sound art in metropolitan and regional Western Australia.

August 8 -11, 2008

Contact: Jacqui Otago  Tel: 9377 8000

E-mail: jotago@bassendean.wa.gov.au

Web: www.bassendean.wa.gov.au

Emerging artists encouraged.

Early August 2008

Contact: Community Arts Officer   PO Box 82, Leederville WA 6902  Tel: 9273 6041  Fax: 9273 6099 TTY: 9273 6078

E-mail: richard.gunning@vincent.wa.gov.au

Awards: Acquisitive $6,000 plus externally sponsored prizes, details to be confirmed

February 10 - 15, 2008

Contact: Jill Symons, Community Development Officer Town of Vincent Tel: 9273 6030  Fax: 9273 6099

E-mail: jill.symons@vincent.wa.gov.au

Entries close: January 11, 2008

September 21, 2008

A walking festival from the Community Sculpture Park to the Mundaring Weir.

Contact: Mundaring Arts Centre, 7190 Gt Eastern Hwy, Mundaring 6073. Tel:  9295 3991

E-mail: JHaynes@mundaringartscentre.com

Web: www.mundaringartscentre.com

Participants or artists wishing to contribute to the Sculpture Trail or performances, contact above.

October 17 - 19, 2008

Trinity College, Trinity Avenue, East Perth

Contact: Anna Gingell, Tel 9223 8132

E-mail: gingell.anna@trinity.wa.edu.au

Open to artists and general public

February 17, 2008

Film and Television Institute, Fremantle

Contact: FTI 92 Adelaide Tce, Fremantle 6160 Tel: 9431 6700 

E-mail: fti@fti.asn.au

Web: www.fti.asn.au

The world’ largest short film festival.

November 4, 2008

Contact: Richard Blechynden: Tel: 9765 1217

E-mail: richard_liz@activ8.net.au

Web: http://ubas.mysouthwest.com.au/

This Show displays the Best of Boyup Brook. Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day and enjoy the spring in a pleasant rural setting

January 12 - 20, 2008

Vasse Primary School

Contact: Jane Holland, Vasse Primary School, Kaloorup Rd, Vasse, 6280   Tel: 08 9754 3306 Mob: 0417 543 306

E-mail: georane@bigpond.com.au

Awards: 1st $10,000;  2nd $6,000; 3rd  $4,000

August 21 - 29, 2008

Contact: Kim Livingstone, Community Development Officer, Town of Victoria Park Tel: 9311 8104

E-mail: klivingstone@vicpark.wa.gov.au

Web: www.vicpark.wa.gov.au

Entries open June, close: August 1, 2008

Awards: Total $6,000 approximately

January 5, 2008

Wignells Wines

Contact: Chester Pass Road, Albany WA, PO Box 248, Albany WA 6331

E-mail: VintageBlues@ WignallsWines

Web: www.vintageblues.com.au

Vintage Blues Music Festival is an annual 9 hour music and wine/food festival that promotes a safe sheltered environment for enjoying a diversified style of music

March 7, 2008

Contact: Film & Television Institute WA    92 Adelaide Street, Fremantle   Tel: 9431 6700

E-mail: screenevents@fti.asn.au

Web: www.wascreenawards.com

Awards Ceremony at His Majesty’s Theatre celebrating screen achievement in WA

2008 (to be confirmed)

Contact: Email: wapi@iprimus.com.au

Web: www.thewordisout.net.com

Performances, discussions, workshops and readings of poetry of all genres.  Celebrate poetry!

March 7 - 8, 2008

Contact: Secretary, Wagin Agricultural Society Inc. PO Box 241 Wagin WA 6315  Tel/Fax: 9861 1611

E-mail: woolorama@westnet.com.au

Web: www.woolorama.com.au

Entries close: February 18, 2008.

Awards: Total $4,300.

March 7 - 8, 2008

Contact: Secretary Wagin Agricultural Society Inc. PO Box 241 Wagin WA 6315  Tel/Fax: (08) 9861 1611

E-mail: woolorama@westnet.com.au

Web: www.woolorama.com.au

Entries close  February 18, 2008

Awards: Total $4,300

February 15-24, 2008

Contact: WAM - the West Australian Music Industry Association Inc: 58 James St Northbridge 6003: PO Box 171 Northbridge 6865   Tel: 227 7962  Fax: 9328 2359

E-mail: wam@wam.asn.au

Web: www.wam.asn.au

The program includes pub gigs; free outdoor events; regional tours; Western Australia's night of nights, the 'WAMi Awards'; and the leading music business and creative industries knowledge. Something for everyone, with showcases of every style of music under the sun.

October 2008

Contact: WAM - the West Australian Music Industry Association Inc: 58 James St Northbridge 6003.  Tel: 227 7962 Fax: 9328 7711

Web:  http://wam.asn.au

Entries close August 2008.

November 28 - 29, 2008

Contact: WAS Inc. Tel: 9306 3720

E-mail: w.a.s@bigpond.net.au

Web: www.wannerooshow.com

March 15-16, 2008

Fremantle Esplanade Reserve

Contact: Tickets: www.sunsetevents.com.au

Ticketek on 132 849

Web:  www.ticketek.com.au

Fifth annual West Coast Blues 'n' Roots Festival is returning to Fremantle with the greatest line-up of Roots, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Reggae, Gospel and Soul

November 21-29, 2008

West end of the city, Bounded by King St, PCEC, Wellington St, Freeway

Contact: West End Festival Inc,   Level 4, The Victoria Building   14 - 16 Victoria Ave Perth, 6000    Tel: 08 9202 1411; Fax: 08 9202 1511

E-mail: tony@all-in-corporation.com

2008

Contact: Western Australian Premier's Book Award, State Library of Western Australia  Tel:  9427 3330   Fax: 9427 3336

Email: doug.george@slwa.wa.gov.au

Website: www.liswa.wa.gov.au/pba.html

Entries close January 4, 2008.

Information about Premier’s Australia-Asia Literary Award available in 2008.

December 2008

Contact: Vivienne Robertson, Avon Valley Arts Society PO Box 303 Northam, 6401  Tel: 9622 2245 

E-mail: avas1@wn.com.au

October 18, 2008

Contact: Jacquie Cornish,  Williams Art & Craft Centre, Albany Hwy, Williams, 6391   Tel/Fax:  9884 1059

Awards: 2007:Oil/Acrylic, waterbased media, pastel $2500 and $1000. Other prizes- total pool $4,500

April 12-25, 2008

Contact: Trish Bowden  Tel: 9885 7170 or Verna Harding Tel:9885 6122   RMB 519A Williams 6391

By invitation only, but applications or enquiries by all artists are welcome. The venue is beautiful Millbrook on the Williams River.

September 18 -21, 2008

Contact: Elizabeth Sewell, President, Wongan Arts Society. PO Box 219 Wongan Hills 6603 Tel: 9672 1041   Fax: 9672 1052

E-mail: elizabeth.sewell@activ8.net.au

Entries close: September 12, 2008.

Awards: Total $6,400

February 16, 2008

McCallum Park, Victoria Park

Contact: Kim Livingstone  Tel: 9311 8104   Fax: 9311 8181

E-mail: KLivingstone@vicpark.wa.gov.au  or yac@vicpark.wa.gov.au

All ages event, live music, stalls, food, carnival rides & demo’s and more. Presented by the Town of Victoria Park’s Youth Advisory Council.

October 4 - 12, 2008

Contact: Elizabeth Parker, PO Box 587York 6302 Tel: 9641 1339 Fax: 9641 2706

E-mail: parprint@comswest.net.au

Closing date: September 8, 2008

Awards: 6 categories for art @ $500; 5 categories for craft @ $500; $500 prize for best Avon Valley entrant in Art and Craft; $1000 prize for winners of special theme for '08 (to be confirmed) in each of Art & Craft; $250 for Young Achiever aged under 21.

March 15 - 24, 2008

Contact: Elizabeth Parker, PO Box 587 York 6302 Tel: 9641 1339

E-mail: parprint@comswest.net.au

Closing date: February 20, 2008

Awards: Open Colour $400, Creative Photography $400, Monochromatic $400, York Subject- $500. Open to residents of WA.