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Arts NT EBulletin
Issue#5_ 4 March 2005
Jackie Halsey- Director Arts NT
Jackie Halsey has been appointed to the position of Director, Arts NT. Jackie is on leave from 28 February to 28 March 2005, and Fiona Stuchbery will be Acting Director during this period.
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Regional Arts Australia – Survey 2005
Regional Arts Australia (RAA) is the key national body representing the interests of those working in the arts in regional, rural and remote Australia.
RAA are inviting people from the Northern Territory to take part in a survey. The results from the survey will help RAA to set some priorities and long term strategies for the future. Your answers to three simple questions will help RAA to address the key issues affecting life in the Territory, and how the arts can play a role.
For the purposes of this survey Darwin is considered ‘regional’.
You can download the survey from
W: http://www.arts.nt.gov.au
Please fill out the survey and email/fax/mail it back to Arts NT by 31 March.
Contact details are on the form.
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THIS WEEK:
NEWS
Tracks Inc. win Sidney Myer Performing Arts Award
AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC MARKET
Deadly Digital Media project
Therese Ritchie & Chips Mackinolty at ACP
OPPORTUNITIES
FRINGE REGISTRATIONS
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – KULTURA
2005 NT Literary Awards
FRRR SMALL GRANTS FOR SMALL RURAL COMMUNITIES
NT History Grants Applications
Liquid Space 2005
Australian Artists' Book Prize
Darwin PEN
Indigenous Music Forum & Launch of DEET's Nabarlek Music Training Pilot
Alice Springs Writers Forum
Call for creative individuals - Visible Ink Festival
INFORMATION & MORE NEWS
Darwin Theatre Company seeks new Board Members
POSITIONS VACANT
Regional Project Officer – NT Writers Centre
Production Assistant- Burrundi Pictures
Art & Craft Manager Elcho Island
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NEWS
Tracks Inc. win Sidney Myer Performing Arts Award
Winners of the 2004 Sidney Myer Performing Arts Award (Group) are Tracks Inc. The award recognises an outstanding contribution to Australia’s performing arts industry. This is the first time a Northern Territory company or artist has won the award. Tracks now stands beside past winners such as Circus Oz, Sydney Dance Company, Geoffrey Rush, Jack Davis, Robin Nevin and Bangarra Dance Theatre. Tracks Artistic Directors Tim Newth and David McMicken flew to Melbourne to accept this prestigious award on the stage of the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on 21 February 2005.
W: http://www.tracksdance.com.au
AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC MARKET
Over 100 submissions were received across all genres and from all Australian states and territories to participate in the Australian International Music Market (AIMM) in Brisbane in July this year. The main focus in the selection criteria was the quality of the musicians and music, the uniqueness of their music and the groups export readiness. 11 showcase artists were chosen.
Three groups from the Northern Territory were selected - Nabarlek, Yilila and Drum Drum. "The selection of the 3 Territory groups is a testament to the quality of groups in the region" says Lyndon Terracini, CEO and Artistic Director of AIMM.
AIMM will provide a fantastic opportunity for Nabarlek, Yilila and Drum Drum to tour, network and create partnerships with international and national music industry representatives. "We are committed to providing a welcoming and unique business experience for both the delegates and artists involved in AIMM." Mr Terracini said.
Held in association with the Queensland Music Festival, AIMM provides the opportunity for artists to showcase their talent to over 150 International and Australian music programmers, producers, presenters, festival directors, venue managers, agent and recording companies.
W: http://www.queenslandmusicfestival.com.au
Deadly Digital Media project will offer new media arts activities
A program to divert young Territorians away from the juvenile justice system and towards jobs, self-esteem and long term skills will be piloted on Groote Eylandt early this year.
The Deadly Digital Media project will offer activities from film making, animation and web site development to music and e-zines.
W: http://www.nit.com.au/News/story.aspx?id=4437
Therese Ritchie & Chips Mackinolty at ACP
February 25 – April 3
Red eyes and sticky fingers. Collage and photomedia. Group show, including artists such Peter Callas, Garth Knight, Therese Ritchie & Chips Mackinolty (NT).
T. 02 9332 1455
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W: http://www.acp.au.com
OPPORTUNITIES
FRINGE REGISTRATIONS
Registrations for the 2005 Fringe Festival are now open. Umbrella events, performers, technicians and volunteers are encouraged to apply now.
T. 8941 2379
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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – KULTURA
Darwin Festival is seeking expressions of interest from community organisations, artists, performers, cultural groups and associations, and anybody who would like to get involved in a great community event.
Your involvement could include performing on stage, singing, dancing, holding a workshop, creating a visual display of skills and talents, or anything creative you can think of. Kultura is a great way to celebrate Darwin, the arts, our multicultural diversity and our lifestyle and community spirit.
Expressions of interest should include a summary of your experience, examples or photographs of your work, your contact details and any other relevant information.
Please send expressions of interest to:
Roma Dainius
Darwin Festival
GPO Box 570 Darwin NT 0801
2005 NT Literary Awards
Closing Date 31 May
Entries for the 2005 NT Literary Awards are now open. There are five categories open to Territory authors. Dymocks Red Earth Poetry Award for poems up to 300 lines. Prize: $1,000. Dymocks Arafura Short Story Award for short stories up to 3,000 words. Prize: $1,000. Dymocks Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Writers' Award - open genre. Prize: $1,000. Charles Darwin University Essay Award for essays up to 3,000 words. Prize: $1,000. Kath Manzie Youth Literary Award [15-25 years] -open genre. Prize: $500. Chief Minister's Northern Territory History Book Award.
Entry forms available from the NT Writers' Centre
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or NT Libraries
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T: 8999 7717.
FRRR SMALL GRANTS FOR SMALL RURAL COMMUNITIES
Closing 31 March
The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal invites not for profit organisations to apply for funding for projects and activities that offer clear public benefit for people living in small rural and regional locations in Australia, contributing to their development in social and community welfare, economic, environmental, health, education or cultural areas. Applications from communities with a population of 10,000 or less will receive priority. Grants will be made in amounts up to $5,000.
T: 1800 170 020
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W: http://www.frrr.org.au
NT History Grants Applications
Opens Mid-March
The Northern Territory History Grants were established by the Northern Territory Government to commemorate the attainment of self-government on 1 July 1978 and are administered by the Northern Territory Archives Service (NTAS). The aim of the grants program is to encourage and support the work of researchers recording and writing about Northern Territory history particularly covering areas not already researched.
Key criteria considered in the assessment of applications will include:
· demonstrated uniqueness of the project
· provision of an achievable project plan
· identification of funding requested (maximum $7 000) based on a realistic budget
· written references from two referees
W: http://www.nt.gov.au/dcis/nta
Liquid Space 2005
Third Thursday of the Month
Liquid Space is a group of electronic artists who meet regularly to explore case histories, new technologies and critical issues in electronic art. Each session will be hosted by a local or visiting artist who will talk about their own practise or an area of interest.
Free entry. 6pm - 8pm,
24HR Art, Vimy Lane Parap.
T: 8981 5368
Australian Artists' Book Prize
Mackay City Council will present the first ever national Artists' Book Prize in February next year during the Focus on Artists' Book program at Artspace Mackay. The Australian Artists' Book Prize will be an acquisitive award valued at $3000, with the winning work being purchased for inclusion in Mackay City Council's book collection. Commencing in February 2006, the Australian Artists' Book Prize will be awarded biennially and aims to raise the profile of artists' books nationally. Supplementary prizes will be awarded for regional artists and young or emerging artists within this field.
For more information contact Artspace Mackay
T:4957 1775
or email Robert Heather
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Darwin PEN
Darwin PEN is part of the world’s largest association of writers, putting words to work for free speech, against censorship, for cultural diversity and in defence of writers imprisoned for their writing. Focus groups meet regularly to work on specific campaigns and general organisational meetings happen every two months. Contact Val Clark on
T:08 8931 2371
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or contact PEN Australia North on
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Indigenous Music Forum & Launch of DEET's Nabarlek Music Training Pilot
Thursday March 10 2005, Mirambeena Resort Darwin. 11am - 5pm
INVITATION to interested artists, producers, music managers, technicians, music training providers & Indigenous Music Industry stakeholders.
An opportunity to find out what is happening in the music industry around the Territory, network, feed into the music training package, review and future strategic directions for the Indigenous music industry.
Come and learn more about the Training Packages and have your say in the national review of the training package. Discuss Qualifications and their relevancy to the training needs of the NT and Talk about indigenous training needs and discuss initiatives to include and encourage indigenous particiapation in VET training.
Music Training Package Review
Darwin - 3pm - 5pm Friday 11 March 2005, Darwin Central Hotel
Alice Springs - 4pm - 6pm Tuesday 22 March 2005, RedHot Arts Space
Visual Art, Craft and Design Training Package Review
Darwin - 1pm - 3pm Friday March 11 2005, Darwin Central Hotel
Alice Springs - 9pm - 1pm Wednesday 23 March 2005, RedHot Art Space
Film, TV, Radio, Multimedia Training Package Review
Darwin - 3pm - 5pm Friday March 11 2005, Darwin Central Hotel
Alice Springs - 4pm - 6pm Tuesday 22 March 2005, RedHot Art Space
If you would like to register or would like any more information about any of the above forums, please contact CHARTTES office on (08) 8941 1956 or email
Alice Springs Writers Forum
5 March 2005
Alice Springs Writers invite writers in Central Australia to to discuss the NT Writers’ Centre project officer position in Central Australia, and to inform writers about an upcoming skills development project funded by the Literature Board of the Australia Council.
RedHot Artspace 67 Bath Street
(cnr. Bath St &Stott Terrace)
Saturday, March 5th from 2 – 4
Contact Mardijah Simpson
T:89533581
Call for creative individuals - Visible Ink Festival
Visible Ink Festival is calling all artists, bands, MC's, performers and workshop facilitators!! They want you to be involved in this years Visible Ink Festival, culturaLink. Funding between $50-$300 is available to cover your expenses. Visit www.visible-ink.org for more info or contact Kelly Nelson on 34030138 or
INFORMATION
Darwin Theatre Company seeks new Board Members
Darwin Theatre Company is looking to co-opt new members to the Board of Management. If you are interested or know of someone who has business skills and a passion for the arts please contact Kellie Nicol- General Manager.
T: 8924 4184
POSITIONS VACANT
Regional Project Officer – NT Writers Centre
Closing 18 March
Based in Alice Springs April - October 2005
Part-time at 15 hours p/wk (hours negotiable & flexible)
$38,000 pro rata
The NT Writers’ Centre is a non-profit, community based organisation
seeking an enthusiastic person to develop and implement services and
activities to support writers in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek.
The position requires a self-motivated person with demonstrated skills in arts administration, community networking and project management.
An interest in Australian writing is desirable. For selection criteria and duty statement contact the NTWC on
T: 08 8941 2651
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W: http://www.ntwriters.com.au
Production Assistant- Burrundi Pictures
Closing 10 March
Darwin's leading media production house, Burrundi Pictures, is looking for a Production Assistant.
This casual position will suit a hard working person who has a proven interest in video production.
The successful applicant will have strong computer skills, some technical knowledge while graphic
design abilities and drivers license will be an advantage.
Roles covered are: Assistant to the Editor, Producer and Cinematographer.
Training will be provided in editing, multimedia, lighting, audio and camera assisting.
Email CV's to Kain Shepherd at by COB 10th March.
Only short listed applicants will be notified.
Art & Craft Manager Elcho Island
Closing 7 March 2005
The Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT) on behalf of Elcho Island Art and Craft (a business enterprise owned by Galiwin’ku Community Incorporated) seeks a highly motivated and resourceful person to fill the role of Art and Craft Manager.
The Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the enterprise and is the liaison person between the artists, the market place and funding bodies.
This is a challenging position that requires an individual with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. The ideal applicant will have worked in the arts in a managerial role, have an understanding of Aboriginal art and culture and demonstrable experience in marketing and sales.
The position carries an attractive remuneration package, which will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Obtain further information and a copy of the position description from:
W: http://www.lgant.nt.gov.au
T: (08) 8936 2867
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Arts NT gratefully acknowledges the following sources of information which make this bulletin possible:
Arts Hub – the online home for Australian Arts workers at: http://www.artshub.com.au
Artscene and the artsMARK web site at: http://www.darwinarts.com.au
Red HOT Arts bulletin – for Alice Springs and Central Australian arts news, events and opportunities
Local arts industry newsletters including: 24HR Art, Watch This Space and Music NT.
For even more up to date news in your chosen art form, or to receive the regular arts hub bulletins, including the jobs bulletin – we recommend you subscribe direct.
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That’s it for this issue until next time!