Regional

4 - 7 September 2008
Juice 2008 will happen at Jarrahdale, one hour's drive south of perth. Confirmed tutors are Michele Drouart, author of "Into the Wadi", editor Janet Blagg, who will again offer a manuscript assessment service, John Harman, who always injects a level of practicality into our otherwise
ethereal creative journeying, and cellist-cum-poet extraordinaire, Kevin Gillam. Donna Ward, perhaps best known for her involvement with Indigo, will also be teaching. The cost will be approx $400. More Info: jcornes@iinet.net.au or http://www.writerswritingwa.org

YCulture Regional, presented by Drug Aware, is a funding program that is open all year round to young West Australians in regional communities who have a good idea for an arts project. It is a simple application process. You just need 8 weeks lead time from when you submit your application until the start of the first workshop with your mentor artist. So far this year, the Healthway fund has supported body painting workshops in Northam, urban (skateboard) deck art in Margaret River, and music workshops in Merredin.
Apply now for up to $3000.  Make your voice heard!  Get in touch with me about your idea.
Rebecca Cockram,
Regional Youth Arts Development Officer, Country Arts WA
Ph:(08)94810077, Toll free1800811 883, Website www.countryartswa.asn.au 

April to November
Come and enjoy a journey back in time and experience the history and hospitality of this iconic Homestead. Slater Homestead is a heritage listed precinct and a fine example of early architecture. The property developed from a pastoral retreat in the 1850's to a wayside inn during the gold rush days of the 1880's. The 20th century saw the property evolve into an agricultural enterprise with the buildings currently being restored for public visitation.

Open Saturdays and Sundays April to November 10am to 4pm
Slater Homestead (2kms east of Goomalling, 135kms from the Perth CBD, on the Goomalling Dowerin Road), Shire of Goomalling, Phone 9629 1101, email goshire@goomalling.wa.gov.au, Weekend mobile 0428 56 90 90

The Grand Pageant for a New Age
Show dates 18th – 20th September 2008
At Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre

Feed your obsessions. Enrol in the Worn Art TAFE class now! If you are lucky enough to live in Broome the TAFE Worn Art Class starts this Friday at 9am. You can enrol now or on the day. If you are unlucky enough not to live in Broome you can still be part of this great event by sending your entry in to us and our great performers will perform it to its best advantage.
The overall prize is a unique piece of Broome pearl jewellery to the value of $3000. There are lots of fabulous category prizes as well. Entry is open to anyone. For entry forms please contact Gwen on gwendolyn@westnet.com.au

A beautiful pageant of amazing visual art and design, physical theatre and goodness knows what else may happen! You can attend in person by taking up one of the deals soon to be offered by Broome and the Kimberley Holidays (Ph 1300 357 057) of travel and accommodation to the event.

For further information please contact Artistic Director Gwen Knox on 08 9193 5639

Registrations for the sixth Regional Arts Australia national conference to be held in Alice Springs in October opened on 15 April 2008. Artistic director and conference coordinator, Kieren Sanderson said “With the conference less than six months away, I urge people planning on attending to book their spot early.” Early birds who sign up now will get a cheaper deal on their registration.

Delegates will have access to an exceptional first-class artistic program that is shaped by the art and culture of the Northern Territory and reflects regional Australia. “Art at the Heart will take place at venues across Alice Springs giving delegates the opportunity to meet the local community and provide a memorable experience for everyone, said Kieren.
Registration forms are available at www.artattheheart.com.au.
Earlybird rates are available until 15 July.

The Department of Culture and the Arts is offering up to $3,000 travel assistance for professional artists to attend the conference through its Artflight program. More information and application forms are available by contacting Catherine Colvin, Project Officer, Community and Regional Arts Development on (08) 9224 7328 or toll free on 1800 199 090 or via email catherine.colvin@dca.wa.gov.au

Country Arts WA plans to offer travel assistance for arts volunteers from regional WA subject to confirmation of funding. Call us on 1800 811 883 or email info@countryartswa.asn.au with your details, so that we can send you an application form as soon as we announce the program.

Preparations are underway for Paperartzi 09, showing in Albany from 23rd February to 15th March 2009.  The event will be produced by NewArts(Inc) in partnership with The City of Albany with works to be displayed at central city and other outdoor locations, in shopfronts, at the Vancouver Arts Centre and the Town Hall.  Works may be of any material with paper as the major component, and we encourage, particularly, free standing three dimensional pieces as well as two dimensional works plus installations and performance.  We ask all artists who have an interest in participating to make contact by email to newarts@westnet.com.au or phone 08 9842 1950.  There will be an artist fee as well as a contribution towards transport costs and works can be for sale.  More detailed information will be available shortly. 
Go to http://www.paperartzi.org.au to see some images from the successful Paperartzi in 2007.

Musicians and performing artists! The Nannup Music Club is looking to host a concert in the Town Hall in either late September/early October and a larger concert at the Foreshore Park amphitheatre in December. If you think you may have just the ticket, or would like more information contact Maggie Longmore on mlongmore@westnet.com.au. Applications are also open to perform at the Nannup Music Festival next year. Email artists@nannupmusicfestival.org to get an application form or go to the website www.nannupmusicfestival.org/appform.asp

19 – 20 September
Entry is open to anyone from anywhere who is able to create something suitable to be worn, that demonstrates creative thought, is fun to do, and even more fun to wear, exciting to look at, durable and fantastic. Performance dates at Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre are Friday 19th + Saturday 20th September.

We are excited to be in a position to welcome choreographer Claudia Alessi to work with our local performers and choreographers this year. Claudia is a member of Ausdance and is well known for her work with “The Drovers Wives” the much acclaimed and awarded dance theatre that has been featured in Perth International Arts Festival and elsewhere.

For more information www.broomevisitorcentre.com.au, www.theatrekimberley.org.au

Country Arts WA is keen to see as many people as possible from regional WA participate in the Regional Arts Australia national conference ‘art at the heart’ in Alice Springs this October.

As a result, Country Arts WA is offering funding to subsise the cost of attending the conference for West Australian regionally-based arts volunteers.

Funding has been made available from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development through its Western Australian Regional Initiatives Scheme (WARIS), the Mid West Development Commission, the Regional Arts Fund and Regional Arts Australia.
 
Who can apply for this assistance?
Any regional Western Australian working in a volunteer capacity for a community-based organisation may apply for ‘art at the heart’ volunteer assistance.

Grant monies will only be paid to a community based organisation holding an ABN, therefore all applicants must provide an auspice organisation in their application.

Applications are encouraged for more than one delegate from a single community based organisation where travel and accommodation costs will be shared amongst the group.

Applicants who can demonstrate funding or assistance through additional sources from their own community arts organisations, local government or any other available source will be looked upon favourably.

What assistance is available?
Applicants may apply for funding for the costs associated with traveling to and from Alice Springs and the conference registration fee.

Costs associated with travel may include airfares, road travel and any necessary en route accommodation. 

Conference registration will be funded at the early bird rate of $480.00 including GST or $320.00 including GST for full-time students.

Country Arts WA stakeholders receive discount rates at the Seasons of Perth Hotel. If you are required to stay overnight in Perth as part of your travel to or from Alice Springs we recommend taking advantage of these discount rates. For more information please contact Megan or Anita at Country Arts WA on 08 9200 6200 or regional freecall 1800 811 883. 

As funds are limited, it is advised that applicants do not confirm travel plans until Country Arts WA has approved funding.

Priority for funding under this program will focus on:
• Mid West based applicants, 
• Indigenous applicants,
• Applicants who are able to demonstrate some financial assistance from their own community arts organisations, local government or other sources.

Applications
Art at the heart volunteer assistance applications must be received by 5.00pm on Friday 11 July 2008.  Late applications will not be accepted.

The standard application form must be used.  Relevant support material may be included.

Application forms are available at www.countryartswa.asn.au or by calling Country Arts WA on regional freecall 1800 811 883 or 08 9200 6200. 

Applicants will be notified of the outcome via their auspice organisation by Monday 21 July 2008.

It is recommended that you discuss your application with Project Officers Megan Roberts or Anita Field prior to completing the form to ensure you understand and properly address the funding criteria.

The Project Officers can be contacted on regional freecall 1800 811 883 or 08 9200 6200 or at info@countryartswa.asn.au

For more information about art at the heart visit www.artattheheart.com.au

Media enquires to:
Anita Field
Operations Officer
08 9200 6202 or regional freecall 1800 811 883
afield@countryartswa.asn.au

Community Arts Network WA is looking for community artists to join our network! The community artist listing is a FREE service for community artists across WA. Once you register with your skills, we will contact you via email with opportunities from across WA to facilitate and work on community arts projects.

For more information on the Community Arts Network WA and the ability to sign up to the community artist listing online, visit the CAN WA website or click on ‘Join the network’ from the CAN WA home page.

http://www.canwa.com.au/canwa-resources/join-network/free-artist-listing/
To receive a registration form by mail, please contact CAN WA on 9226 2422 or toll free on 1800 681 021.

Tickets are now on sale for “one of the most exciting cultural events in our time”, the finale concert of the Crossing Roper Bar Tour on September 5 at the Perth Concert Hall are now on sale.

Presented by Tura New Music, Crossing Roper Bar Tour 08 is a remarkable celebration of the unique collaboration between the Wagilak Gujarra/Nyilapidgi musicians from Ngukurr in East Arnhem Land and the Australian Art Orchestra, led by internationally acclaimed musician, Paul Grabowsky.

Beginning on August 17 for the Darwin Festival, the Ngukurr and Australian Art Orchestra musicians with special guest, Ruby Hunter will travel from the Northern Territory to Western Australia over a three week period visiting Katherine, Timber Creek, Kununurra, Warmun, Wangkatjungka, Broome, Djarindjin/Lombadina, Beagle Bay, and One Arm Point, culminating in the finale concert at the Perth Concert Hall on Friday, September 5.

Crossing Roper Bar 08 Tour will be launched by the Hon. Eric Ripper, Deputy Premier at 6pm Friday 25 July, Art Gallery of Western Australia.

Student bookings of 10 or more are $10 each, with teachers complimentary.

5th September, 8pm
Perth Concert Hall
Booking: Booking forms available from Jessica Darlow at Tura New Music 9228 3711 or promotions@tura.com.au
More information: www.tura.com.au

South Yunderup Artists - Jillian Brown, Desley Watson-Raston, and Jeanette Siviour are presenting their Paintings at Exeter Gallery Fairbridge Village South West Highway Pinjarra. An opening night with wine and cheese will be held on the 21st August at 6pm. This Art Exhibition will be open from 9.30am to 5pm from the 22nd August to the 20th October 2008.

Opening Night 21st August 6pm, Exhibition open 22nd August – 20th October 2008
Fairbridge Village, South West Highway, Pinjarra
Cost: Free entry
Desley Watson-Raston Ph: 95378222

1. Two Exhibitions, Two Talented Local Artists

“I won’t be here when Frank gets home” by Di Jackson – Stories from migrant women of the Pilbara told through string and silk.

Hedland Perspectives by Melissa North – Showcases award winning artist Melissa North’s rich and mesmerizing aerial views of Hedland

27 June – 25 August 2008
Port Hedland Courthouse Gallery: 9173 1064. More information: www.courthousegallery.com.au

2. Through Our Eyes – Canning Stock Route

Putting Port Hedland on the national arts industry may is an exquisite exhibition of selected Canning Stock Route works shown for the first time in Australia.

5 September to 18 October
Port Hedland Courthouse Gallery: 9173 1064. More information: www.courthousegallery.com.au

3. Hedland Art Award 2008

24 October to 24 December

This annual Spring exhibition, organised by the Hedland Arts Council (HARTZ), attracts a range of artists from throughout the region and beyond, who continue to be inspired by the beauty and fragility of this eclectic region.

For more information contact HARTZ on 0418 100 601 or http://www.hartz.org.au/
Port Hedland Courthouse Gallery: 9173 1064. More information: www.courthousegallery.com.au

The Road Works exhibition is a unique and fascinating selection of artworks exploring aspects of WA’s iconic Great Eastern Highway, from the unique to the commonplace.

For its Road Works exhibition, the Mundaring Arts Centre has enlisted the talents of some of Western Australia’s most recognised artists to consider the Great Eastern Highway and its possible meanings, symbolism and significance. The result is a fascinating exploration of the visual, cultural and social importance of the highway through some of its unique and more commonplace features.

Road Works features original interpretations by 21 Western Australian artists and provides visitors to the Mundaring Arts Centre with a range of two and three dimensional artworks that promise a road trip with a difference. Artists represented are: Hans Arkeveld, Michael Arnold, Denise Brown, Madeleine Clear, Nic Compton, Peter Dailey, Julie Dowling, Stuart Elliott, Marie Haass, Nigel Hewitt, Ben Joel, Joan Johnson, Robert Juniper, Chriss Middleton, Sally Morgan, Alan Muller, Chris Reimer, Di Souphandavong, Lorraine Sutherland, Linda van der Merwe and Richard Woldendorp. Free public floor talks with the curator will be offered each Wednesday at 2pm during the exhibition dates, or at other times by arrangement for groups.

8th August – 7th September, 10am – 5pm Weekdays, 10am – 4pm Weekends
Mundaring Arts Centre, 7190 Great Eastern Highway, Mundaring, WA 6073
Cost: Free
More information: (08) 9295 3991 or visit www.mundartingartscentre.com

New Greenpoint Album in Store

‘GREENPOINT’ is a thorough workout around their original dub/reggae reference point but somewhere along the three year journey from recording ‘REBEL YELLOW’ near the beach in Fremantle to recording ‘GREENPOINT’ at Daptone in New York City they’ve seamlessly introduced subtle but cohesive elements of jazz, soul, rock, pop, blues, ska and funk into the mix to emerge with an incredibly fresh long player that has irresistible natural charm and defies comparison with other artists.

To coincide with the release of ‘GREENPOINT’ on August 16th  (through Inertia) in Australia, the Sunshine Brothers are set to tour the east coast and their hometown this August/September.

Sunday 29th September, Wave Rock Weekender, Hyden, WA
More information: www.sunshinebrothers.com.au | www.myspace.com/sunshinebrothers

Country Arts WA launched its 2009 Touring Menu this week, a publication that gives Western Australian regional communities the opportunity to vote for shows they want to see in their town next year. The annually produced publication drives Country Arts WA’s Shows on the Go regional performing arts touring program, a community-driven program which gives the power of choice to regional communities. Communities vote for their preferred shows and the most popular productions are toured through regional Western Australia by Country Arts WA.

The 2009 Touring Menu offers 39 productions across a variety of artforms, including theatre, dance, music, physical theatre, comedy and puppetry. The Menu has been sent to regional venues, arts groups, community groups and local governments in all regions of the state. When the voting is over, the Touring Menu is still a handy reference document for regional communities. The publication also includes an Artists Directory that lists artists and arts organisations available to work on projects or events in Western Australian regional communities.

To obtain a copy of the 2009 Touring Menu visit www.countryartswa.asn.au or call Country Arts WA on regional freecall 1800 811 883.

Voting closes on 12 September 2008.

Shinji Matsuri is a 10 Day festival which celebrates Broome’s multicultural history. Shinju Matsuri not only acknowledges the pearling industry, it is also an opportunity to showcase Broome’s natural beauty, unique history and diverse character to the outside world. There will be an array of events and activities throughout the duration of the festival including the Grand Opening Ceremony, float parade, Mardi Gras and Gala Ball. For more information on all events throughout the festival go to www.shinjumatsuri.com

Friday 22nd August – Sunday 31st August
Broome, Western Australia
Contact: Shinju Office, 7 Blackman St, PO Box 150, Broome WA 6725 | Ph: 9192 1325 | Fax: (08) 9193 6407

Since the revival of the Hedland Art Awards by the Hedland Arts Council (HARTZ) in 2000, the Awards have gained increased community interest, with record numbers of guests coming along to the Award Presentation Nights. HARTZ invites all budding artists to enter their work into this year’s Awards.

The Hedland Art Awards are organised by HARTZ, and held at the Gallery; this year with the assistance of FORM. The Hedland Arts Council is now calling for entries into this prestigious Award.

Art Entries close 22 September 2008 | Exhibition 24 October to 24 December 2008 | Official Opening and Award Presentation Night 24 October 2008
Port Hedland Courthouse Gallery, 16 Edgar Street, Port Hedland
More information: http://www.courthousegallery.com.au/index.php?page=58 | http://www.hartz.org.au/
Art Entries close 22 September 2008

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.

See the USA's Kristina Olsen at her only public concert in WA this year. Kristina headlines a weekend of contemporary acoustic and folk music in the forest, at the Nanga Bush Camp near Dwellingup. The festival brings with it some of the best features of the now defunct Araluen Music Festival, including the famous blind date concert, campfire singalongs and a small, intimate atmosphere designed to let patrons mingle with artists.

Other confirmed acts: Doris, Craig Sinclair & Lara Norman, Saz Lockyer, Paul Gioia Trio, Brenda Chapman, Djangle, Jonathan Brain, Tangled Reel, Simon Nield, Rachel Taylor, Rambling Bilbies, Bob Eden, Danielle Pender.

12 – 14 September, 2008
Murray River near Dwellingup

Cost:
- Weekend adult ticket $110 | Free entry for 17yrs and under with accompanying adult
- Accommodation $64 per person for two nights in cosy bunk rooms
- Unpowered campsites at same cost | On-site canteen for all meals | BYO

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

A selection of works by Australian Denizens. Indigenous and International arts. On display now.

Closing: Saturday September 13, 10am - 4pm
Old Post Office Gallery, Northam Arts Centre, Wellington Street, Northam
Contact: Christine Elaine for further details on 9622 2245

6 categories of Art and 5 categories of Craft with a total prize pool of $8850.  Special Awards of $1000 also offered for best works depicting 'Celebration' in both Art and Craft (optional). Entry forms can be downloaded from www.yorksoc.org.au.

4th-12th October, 2008
York Town Hall
Cost: $8.00 per entry, max of 3 entries per person
Contact:  Elizabeth Parker: parprint@comswest.net.au, 9641 1339
Closing date: 8th September

Stage Left Theatre Troupe Goldfields WA Inc proudly presents an enchanting night showcasing songs from your favourite musicals of stage and screen. Classics from Cats, Les Miserables, Chicago, Cabaret and Annie Get Your Gun, West Wide Story, Chess and Into the Woods. Presented by a stellar cast and featuring a live band.

Friday August 29, Saturday August 30, Friday September 5, Saturday September 6
Boulder Town Hall, Burt Street, Boulder
Cost: Tickets range from $15 to $22.50
Contact: Book online at www.wowkal.com and follow the links | Email stageleft@wowkal.com for more information or phone Stage Left President Kevin Blair on 0417 961 225

Artists, fancy some solid studio time, away from everyday pressures?   How does four weeks in a self-contained studio cottage in scenic Albany sound?  Enter the 2009 City of Albany Art Prize, a prestigious national prize for paintings, and you could win this studio time, with $2500 for expenses, in addition to the major cash prize of $25 000.

Entries for pre-selection close on December 12, 2008.
Exhibition dates April 4-27, 2009, at the Vancouver Arts Centre, Albany.
Go to www.albanyartprize.com.au, or email artprize@albany.wa.gov.au

In 2008, the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is celebrating 100 years of it’s Town Halls! The Boulder Town Hall, completed 3 months before the Kalgoorlie Town Hall, kicks off the celebrations from the 23-29th June, 2008. Kalgoorlie Town Hall, officially opened on the 9/9/1908, follows with its birthday week held from the 8-14th September, 2008. As in the old days, a series of free events is planned for both weeks, with dramatic performances, gala brass band productions and local festivities on the menu. With Kalgoorlie-Boulder being such a significant WA town, perhaps you know of someone that would have an interesting story, a fascinating photograph or a slice of history to share. Be apart of celebrating these beautiful buildings that have been central to the development of the Goldfields and our thriving State. For further information contact City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Projects and Events Coordinator, Adele Leahy on 9021 9675 or adele.leahy@kalbould.wa.gov.au