EXHIBITION

trace/retrace

3rd to 26th May

Strathnairn Arts Gallery,
90 Stockdill Dr Holt

trace/retrace
3 May - 26 May 2013

To be opened at 4pm Friday 3 May by
Emeritus Professor David Williams AM ANU, Research School of Humanities and the Arts

trace/retrace is a result of a residency at Strathnairn, where artist Gabriella Hegyes has used found objects and natural materials to create works in various media which reflect the site’s natural and cultural history.

The journey to Strathnairn began last year, as part of the first stage of Gabriella’s residency. She explored five sites from her home west of the Blue Mountains to Lake George. These works became part of her exhibition
Mapping at Belconnen Art Centre in 2012.

Her residency at Strathnairn continues until the 26 May working with community groups and conducting workshops during Terrain: Mapping Strathnairn Land Art Event 11 May - 26 May.

Meet the artist: 2pm Sunday 19 May

More info: www.strathnairn.com.au

LAND ART EVENT

TERRAIN: Mapping Strathnairn

11th to 26th May

Strathnairn Homestead Gallery,
90 Stockdill Dr, Holt

Terrain will be formally launched by Robyn Archer, Creative Director, Centenary of Canberra on Saturday 11 May 2013 at 4pm. Strathnairn Homestead Gallery, 90 Stockdill Dr, Holt.

TERRAIN is a multi-layered project of ‘selected’ land art installations at Strathnairn Arts Association Holt, ACT. TERRAIN will include a broad program of activities for community participation to extend the theme of exploring the environment supported by two artists in residence; Phil Nizette and Jennifer Jones from Wellspring Environmental Arts and Design and community artist-in-residence Gabriella Hegyes. Community participation will specifically include youth and community groups and the membership of Strathnairn as volunteers (currently more than 120) and extended regional community and arts networks.

Gabriella Hegyes
Artist in residence 14 April – 26 May 2013
Solo exhibition trace/retrace Homestead Gallery 11 May – 26 May
She will also be assisting 4 community groups to create installations for Terrain:
• Canberra Region Feltmakers
• Canberra Mothercraft Society, Queen Elizabeth II Family Centre - the Wednesday Knitter’s Group who came together 10 years ago and started knitting for the needy following the fires of 2003
• NetWorks Australia – a group of professional artists from across Australia and England with multi – disciplinary practices, inspired by concepts and materials relating to nets and networking
• Students from the Textile Department of the Australian National University

Other activities and workshops
• Bird Hide construction at Strathnairn designed by Wellspring Environmental Arts and Design 20 – 21 April
• Children’s workshop with Gabriella Hegyes Belconnen Art Centre 17 April
• Adult workshop with Gabriella Hegyes Belconnen Art Centre 5 May
• 8 community workshops with Gabriella Hegyes and some of the artists who have created the installations for Terrain Land art Event at Strathnairn.
Dates: 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 May

More info: www.strathnairn.com.au or www.belconnenartcentre.com.au

PERFORMANCE

The Hollow - Agatha Christie

17th to 25th May

Belconnen Theatre

Tempo Theatre announce: The Queen of Crime returns to Belconnen.

"A family gathering explodes into murder one weekend at The Hollow.”

Director Jon Elphick, who has previously directed 6 Agatha Christie plays, the most recent being the highly acclaimed, The Mousetrap, at Belconnen in 2011 returns to direct The Hollow.

The setting is ‘The Hollow’, the home of Sir Henry and Lady Lucy Angkatell, in the English country side, not too far from London.

The events take place over a weekend filled with poignant memories of happier days. All is not as it seems, for there are secrets and smouldering resentments which could explode into violence at any moment.

Dr John Cristow, whose personal life is decidedly less admirable than his professional one, is at the centre of it all. Throw into the mix a jealous cousin, a Hollywood film star and the lady of the house who wishes to arrange a marriage to save the family estate and murder is bound to be just around the corner.

Most had the opportunity, many had a motive, but who actually did the murder? Can Inspector Colquhoun, with the help of Sgt Penny, get to the bottom of it all? Join them in discovering ‘whodunit’ at Belconnen Theatre from May 17th to 25th."

Bookings through Canberra Ticketing on 6275 2700 or canberraticketing.com.au.

More info: Jon Elphick (Director) 0414 648 749 or Marian FitzGerald (Production Manager) 6254 3727

WORKSHOP

Building a Worm Tower

21st May

Canberra Environment Centre

The Worm in the Tower

Workshop – Building a Worm Tower

Increase the fertility of your plants, improve the quality of your soil and reduce your kitchen waste by building a worm tower in your garden. A worm tower is a simple and easy way to increase the yield of your veggie garden and can be built out of materials you probably already have at home.

The Canberra Environment Centre is running a practical workshop detailing how you can build a worm tower in your backyard on Tuesday 21st May from 6pm – 7pm. The workshop takes place at the Canberra Environment Centre on the corner of Lennox Crossing and Lawson Crescent (next to the National Museum), on the Acton Peninsula and is $15 per person or $10 for concessions.

Date: Tuesday 21st May
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Cost: $15 or $10 for Carbon Challenge participants
Location: Canberra Environment Centre

Limited places available. Bookings Essential, please contact workshops@ecoaction.com.au or phone 6248 0885 to book.

This workshop is being run as part of the Canberra Environment Centre’s Sustain Ability Workshop 2012 series. It engages local presenters with a passion to share their skills and knowledge with the wider community. Workshops cover a variety of topics, from composting and worm-farming, to bike maintenance and vegetarian cooking classes. For the full program, visit www.ecoaction.com.au.

PERFORMANCE

Inflight

31st May to 1st June

Theatre, National Library of Australia

More info: www.nla.gov.au/bookings or 6262 1271.

DANCE

Canberra Latin Dance Festival

18th to 20th October

More info: canberralatindancefestival.com.au

EXHIBITION

Warakurna

On show until
3rd November

National Museum
of Australia

MEDIA RELEASE

Capital Arts Patrons’
Organisation (CAPO)

15th to 23rd November

Canberra Museum
and Gallery (CMAG)

A NEW HOME AS CAPO TURNS 30

CAPO President Neil Doody today announced the Capital Arts Patrons’
Organisation (CAPO) will mark its 30th anniversary this year by moving
its popular contemporary art exhibition and auction to Canberra Museum
and Gallery (CMAG).

CAPO provides a major source of support for local artists through their
generous research, travel and cash awards. Funds are raised by donations
and in-kind support from local business, ticket sales as well as by the sale
of donated works of art through CAPO’s annual high-profile exhibition
and auction.

“CAPO is very excited to be moving our annual exhibition and auction to
what we see as Canberra’s premier regional museum and arts space. With
CAPO turning 30, CMAG 15, and Canberra of course partying for its 100th,
this year’s cocktail auction is set to be a real cracker!” Mr Doody said.

“This move will create an even more sustainable and prestigous event,
and will expose the work of the artists involved to an ever broader
audience,” he added.

“CAPO’s exhibition and auction is a perfect fit with our role in showcasing
and supporting excellence in our region’s visual arts. I am simply delighted
to welcome the event to Canberra Museum and Gallery,” said CMAG
Director, Shane Breynard.

The CAPO exhibition and auction has previously been held at the
National Archives of Australia and in 2012 at M16 Artspace in Griffith.

The week-long exhibition program highlights donated artworks and
incorporates floor talks from arts professionals to assist buyers in making
informed investments. It culminates in the CAPO 30 Auction, a cocktail
event with live and silent auctions of donated artworks.

CAPO is a volunteer, non-profit organisation that has supported the ACT
region’s artists through fundraising activities for the last 30 years. Since its
establishment in 1983, CAPO has disbursed over $1.8 million dollars through its Grants program to over 300 arts practitioners and organisations. CAPO awards and grants are generously supported by donations and sponsorship from the Canberra arts and business communities, and national and international organisations.

CAPO supports the highest standards of excellence in the arts. Innovative
endeavours that contribute to cultural development in Canberra and the
region are encouraged. The grants are awarded to fund those proposals
that will have the most significant cultural impact in the local community.

Board members serve CAPO on a voluntary basis and profits from
the annual fundraising event are directed to arts philanthropy through
CAPO’s grant program.

The CAPO 30 art exhibition will be held at CMAG from 15 November 2013,
and the awards night and auction party on Saturday 23rd November 2013.

Further information and ticket sales available at www.capo.org.au

Media Contact: Marilyn Gray 0407 512 296 or capo.arts@bigpond.com.au

RADIO PROGRAM

"Yes she can"

Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month

CMS Radio, FM 91.1

A reminder that "Yes She Can" is on at CMS every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.
And that means we are on air tomorrow.

Program: Yes she can

Station: CMS on FM 91.1 (Canberra’s Multicultural Service)

Day: Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month

Time: 3.00 - 4.00pm

Host: Marianne Pietersen

Please remember to listen in. Also note you can ring in to share your views, give feedback or make a comment on anything that you feel strongly about (but not religion or politics).

The studio phone number is 6287 4347 and of course we always request you to ring when the music is playing so that we can take your call.  We do look forward to hearing from you.

BURSARIES

Empire Theatres Foundation

Deadline:
Opens 10th June and closes on 19th July

Youth Program Bursary
The Empire Theatres Foundation Youth Program offers a bursary in specific professional development short courses at leading Australian performing arts educational institutions.

Institutions include National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA) in Sydney, Conservatorium of Music in Brisbane, Victorian College of Arts, Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), the Queensland Theatre Company's young artist program and Dance World.

The program aims to assist young individuals who demonstrate current involvement and achievement in a performing arts discipline.

Applications for the 2012 round are now closed. Applications for the 2013 round will open on Monday 10 June, 2013 and close on Friday 19 July, 2013.   

For further information contact the Empire Theatres Foundation Officer at foundation@empiretheatre.com.au or call 07 4698 9900.

GRANTS

Australia Council
for the Arts

Each year the Australia Council delivers more than $160 million in funding for artists. The website includes information about the funding programs and the application process and a full directory of the 2013 grants and initiatives. Andy Donovan, Director Inter-Arts, answered a number of questions about funding for artsHub. You can also view the hardcopy Funding Guide online or order a copy to be sent to you.

Grants with no closing date

• Booked: Travel Fund for Publishers and Literary Agents

• Creative Communities Partnerships Initiative

• Go See

• Going Global

• Infuse

• Partnership Development

• Projects - Interconnections

More info: www.australiacouncil.gov.au/

GRANTS

for Young Artists

$500 GRANTS FOR YOUNG ARTISTS
ACT Minister for the Arts Joy Burch has announced a second round of successful applicants to the "Start-Up Grants for Young Artists" category.
Thirteen young artists will be supported to undertake a variety of activities including producing an exhibition catalogue; mastering a CD of original compositions; and travel to work with a mentor.

“There are some very motivated young people in Canberra who would like
to have successful arts careers, and it's important to encourage both their creativity and their initiative in planning artistic endeavours,” Ms Burch said.

For more information on Start-Up Grants for Young Artists, including a list of successful applicants, visit

More info: Philip Piggin 6173 3300
or email philip.piggin@belconnenartscentre.com.au
www.belconnenartscentre.com.au

GRANTS

New funding
for artists to build a creative Australia

Australia Council
for the Arts

The Australia Council for the Arts is pleased to launch the Creative Australia Artists Grants, a five-year program of funding which delivers $10 million in new funding to the arts.

The program will support artists, including young and emerging artists, across all art forms to deliver new artistic works, undertake fellowships and create additional presentations to Australian audiences over the next five years as part of the Government’s commitment to invest in a creative Australia.

The Australia Council will also award 10 fellowships for established artists
and 13 fellowships for young and emerging artists in a major new initiative to support outstanding artists working across the sector and across Australia.

More info: www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/creative_
australia_artists_grants

GRANTS

Quick Response Travel Fund - Indigenous

The 'quick response travel fund' will help Indigenous arts coordinators and artists attend significant professional development opportunities in Australia.

The objective of this program is to support Indigenous arts workers and artists to have greater access to industry development opportunities.

How much is available?

• a maximum amount of $1,000 per application.
• a fixed budget will be available each year.

How to apply

• applicants must complete and sign the application form (to be sent to you after you call us)
• for this 'quick response fund' only, the Australia Council will accept applications by fax or email
• the Australia Council will send an immediate acknowledgement by email that the application has been received
• an organisation may apply for the 'quick response' fund for travel assistance up to four times in any calendar year
• given available resources, 'quick response' funding is allocated at
  the Australia Council’s discretion. An application's success will depend on demand and availability.

Deadlines

There are no deadlines for this program. Applicants should, however, submit their application as far in advance as possible of the planned activity. If the application date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday it will automatically default to the next business working day.

More info: 1800 226 912 (toll free)
www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/grants/Quick_response_
travel_fund

ART DONATIONS

Community Art Support Program (CASP) Fundraising Exhibition

6th to 17th May

gallery@bcs

gallery@bcs is seeking donations of Artwork for our Community Art Support Program (CASP) Fundraising Exhibition

Are you an artists with too much of your old work clogging up the house or garage?!?!?
If so why not donate a piece (or two) to this great cause and help gallery@bcs raise money to support this wide range of artists. Bubmit your interest to gallery@bcsact.com.au now!

About CASP: Over the years we have developed a number of community driven exhibition series designed to provide opportunities for disadvantaged or emerging artists to exhibit their work where they may have otherwise been unable to do so. Our Springboard Series provides opportunities for artists either studying or recently graduated from tertiary art institutions while our Piece of Mind series is geared towards helping people who use art as therapy for Mental Health difficulties or Disabilities. We have most recently instituted the RESPECT series as part of the BCS Reconciliation Action Plan exhibiting artwork by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Artists in celebration of Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week. Due to increased operational costs in running these series, and our goal to expand the level of support we can give to our artists, we are holding this fundraising exhibition in which 15 local artists will donate a piece to ensure we can continue provide these opportunities to our community

Exhibition Dates: 6th to 17th May
Official Opening Tuesday 7th May @ 6pm

A Multimedia exhibition of artwork donated by local and interstate artists to raise money for the gallery@bcs Community Arts Support Program (CASP)

More info: gallery@bcsact.com.au

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

2013 ACT Artists in Schools Program

Deadline:
20th May

artsACT

artsACT is seeking applications from experienced ACT-based artists from all art forms for the 2013 ACT Artists in Schools Program. The program provides local artists an opportunity to broaden their experiences and share their skills, while providing students with greater exposure to the benefits of creative practice. The program also aims to increase awareness of the role of artists and their work in the community. Total value of project including artists fees and materials is $20,000. 

To obtain an information sheet and registration form for the Artists in Schools Program, please contact artsACT on 02 6207 2384 or visit the website at www.arts.act.gov.au

Closing date for applications is 20 May 2013.

SHORT STORY COMPETITION

Weereewa

Deadline:
31st May
Weereewa Festival

WEEREEWA FESTIVAL 2014 short story competition announced
The 2014 Weereewa – a Festival of Lake George Short Story competition is now open. The themes for the Short Story competition revolve around the word AWEsome for Student sections and AWE-inspiring for the Adult section. AWE, an acronym for ARTS, WATER (WEEREEWA), ENVIRONMENT, is the over-arching theme of the 2014 Weereewa  Festival.

In conjunction with the short story competition, the Festival has established a Writer in Schools program. The committee is delighted that Canberra writer, Tania McCartney, will be working with students in a number of regional schools.

Tania is an Ambassador for the National Year of Reading 2012, representing the ACT. She will visit some schools in the Lake George region to talk about her experiences as a writer and to encourage the children to write for the 2014 competition.

To find out more about the Writer in Schools program email brobinson@homemail.com.au.

Entries to the short story competition from adults and school students will be received from 1 August 2012 to 31 May 2013. Details, entry forms and conditions can be downloaded from the Festival website www.weereewafestival.org

DIRECTORS/
ACTORS
Short and Sweet Canberra 2013

May to June 2013

Lonsdale Street Traders, Braddon

Short and Sweet Canberra 2013

My name is Kate Gaul and I am this year’s Festival Director. I am thrilled to be putting together a range of activities as well as sourcing some top plays, directors, actors and ITCs. This year we will again present two intense weeks of Top Twenty plays and an opportunity to also be chosen as part of the Wildcards program. You can find out more about me here.

I want to hear from YOU – please let me know if you want to direct, act or be part of a company presenting an entire package. We want as many plays from the ACT as we can so if you have the urge to write that 10 minute masterpiece – get cracking.

I’ve listed all the key deadlines (for now) below and on the website.  

ACTING + DIRECTING WORKSHOPS
Please note that I will be running daylong workshops in acting and directing. I hope that everyone who is part of Short and Sweet Canberra will be able to come to a workshop. Feel free to spread the love – even if you are not acting or directing in Canberra you are welcome to participate in the workshops. For more information and course content drop me an email.

INTERNS
I am looking for a number of Interns who will support the set up and running of the Festival this year. Enthusiasm, initiative and a willingness to learn are what’s required. Drop me an email if you’re keen.

FACEBOOK
Are you part of our Facebook page? Please join us. Click here.

FIRST MEET UP
I am looking to travel to Canberra to check in with the theatre and so on. It would be great to have a casual meet and greet over a drink somewhere… maybe?? If anyone has any suggestions of what might work please let me know and I’ll make it happen.

KEY DATES:
May 17–19              
Script Workshop at Canberra Writer’s Centre With Alex Broun - http://www.actwriters.org.au

Monday May 20       
All Script Entries Close Midnight
Submit scripts here.

All Directors and ITC must have registered their interest here: kate@shortandsweet.org

Saturday June 1         
10am – 5pm Directing Workshop Courtyard Theatre with Kate Gaul.
Email kate@shortandsweet.org for course details and registration form.

Monday June 3          
Directors sent shortlisted scripts from which to choose

Sunday June 9th        
10am – 5pm Acting Workshop Courtyard Theatre with Kate Gaul.
Email kate@shortandsweet.org for course details and registration form.

Wednesday 12 June   
Actors must have registered their interest in auditioning.
Email kate@shortandsweet.org for registration form + audition details.

Thursday 13 June      
Audition times advised

Friday 14 June        
5pm - Directors send back script preferences
10pm - Directors sent confirmed script allocation
Top Twenty and Wildcards programmed

Saturday June 15th
10am Auditions Commence Courtyard Theatre
4.30pm – 6.00pm Directors and ITC Briefing                                  

Sunday June 30th        
Auditions from 10am Courtyard Theatre
Second Round if required

Monday July 1st        
Plays cast and rehearsals commence

Short and Sweet Festival Canberra 8–18 August–Season details TBC

More info: www.shortandsweet.org/shortsweet-theatre/our-festivals/canberra or email Kate Gaul kate@shortandsweet.org

COMPETITION

Words for Peace

Deadline:
28th June

Words for Peace Competition
What does peace mean to you? Words for Peace is a project of the ACT Branch of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF-ACT) open to young people in three age groups (10-12, 13-15, 16-18 years) in the Canberra region with a range of awards, including $100 cash prizes, an inaugural Writing Prize, an Art Award for the most outstanding illustration and publication in Words for Peace.

Details and entry forms at: wordsforpeace2013.wordpress.com or email: wordsforpeace2013@gmail.com

CALL FOR ENTRIES

Maquarie Digital Portraiture Award 2013

Deadline:
31st July

OUTDOOR SCULPTURES

LAKESIDE

13th to 15th September

Tuggeranong Arts Centre

LAKESIDE
an exhibition of outdoor sculptures on the edges of Tuggeranong Lake.

Showcasing sculpture made from recycled, sustainable materials, the LAKESIDE sculpture weekend presents an arts opportunity never before seen in Tuggeranong.

If you are a sculptor interested in making a submission to LAKESIDE, email the curator here

LAKESIDE is a Centenary of Canberra project, proudly supported by the ACT Government and the Australian Government .

Do you love art?
sculpture?
the lake?
the outdoors?

Perhaps you may consider volunteering for a shift as a friend of the LAKESIDE sculpture event?

We are looking for guides, installation assistants and hosts for the official events.

If you are interested please email the curator here

More info: http://www.canberra100.com.au/calendar/view/692/lakeside/

DANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Birrang

May to October 2013

Bangarra Dance Theatre

Are you an independent Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander dance artist based in NSW? Are you keen to develop and sustain new career pathways, work with leading Indigenous artists, build your professional skills and networks, and share creative ideas? Then Birrang is a program of opportunities that is not to be missed.

Focused on expanding Indigenous dance horizons in NSW, Birrang is a new professional dance development initiative supported by Arts NSW, coordinated by Ausdance NSW, Regional Arts NSW and Bangarra Dance Theatre in partnership with NAISDA Dance College, Carriageworks and the Australian Film, Television & Radio School.
Commencing in 2013, Birrang is dedicated to building capacity within the NSW Indigenous independent dance sector and providing professional creative development opportunities for NSW Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander dance artists. In this first year of the initiative, the Birrang program includes:

Creative Business Course
22 - 24 May @ AFTRS, Moore Park (applications now open)

Dance Residency*
23 September - 5 October @ NAISDA, Kariong (applications open in July)

Market Development and Enterprise Workshop
November (applications open in October)

*Please note - to be eligible for the Dance Residency, applicants must have completed either the Creative Lab and/or Creative Business Course.

Artists are encouraged to apply for all activities. Application forms can be downloaded from the Birrang website.

For more information and applications:
If you are based in Sydney contact Ausdance NSW: birrang@dance.net.au or 02 9256 4800.

If you are based in regional or remote NSW contact Regional Arts NSW: Bradley@regionalartsnsw.com.au or 02 9270 2507.

ARTISTS' OPPORTUNITIES

The Icarus Project

An Opportunity For Artists, Writers & Musicians

The Icarus Project & Putting Canberra Culture On The Global Map For Our Centenary Year

Seth Godin, one of the world’s thought leaders today, has created a global creative project connected to the launching of his new book called the “The Icarus Deception”.

There will be a global event initiated out of New York initially, but with a total of 955+ global communities signed up so far, to share creative inspiration globally.

With Canberra’s Centenary looming and our community goals of making the world aware of Canberra’s soul, our creative community of writers, artists and musicians have much to contribute to this goal.

Our community of creative artists, writers and musicians could participate in this event and expose their talents, showcase their creative projects and admit any human challenges they have had in creating their masterpiece, or in executing their projects as well as informing us of “what matters” to them.

This is an opportunity not to be passed up if you are a Canberra artist, musician or writer, and you are passionate and committed to your creative pursuits.

Just follow the rules below and send us your video clip to upload to the YouTube playlist we’ve created. It’s a “not-for-profit” event, so it’s not about selling. But it is about sharing with the world what you have created!

You have to answer these three questions:
The assignment: Tell the group about your art. (1) What have you created? (2) What frightened you? (3) What matters?

There are rules of participation and more information on the Icarus Project here: http://www.squidoo.com/IcarusSession

More info: 0431 860 607
or email suzanne@creativeknowhow.com.au

Hope you will join us. This will be an awesome creative project!

DYAD PARTNER

Dance Therapy

March to September 2013

My name is Eva Damarjati. This year I am studying Dance Therapy at International Dance Therapy Institute of Australia and I require a Dyad partner to dyad with as one of the course requirements.

Please find information below on what a dyad is, the process, and the commitment required. 

What's a Dyad? 
The Dyad is an experience of being witnessed in movement by another, and of witnessing (observing) another's movement. There will be no music involved in this and the person is to move from within. 

The process:
In the pair one dancer moves for 30-40 minutes, then speaks for 5-10 minutes about her experience of movement (whatever she wishes to share) and then writes some notes in her journal. The other dancer witnesses the first dancer's movement, but does not comment on it. She writes about her process of witnessing. The pairs change. The second dancer moves for 30-40 minutes and the first dancer witnesses her movement. The second dancer speaks about her experience for 5-10 minutes and then makes some notes in her journal. The witness writes about her process of witnessing. 

What do I want in a Dyad partner?
I want a person who is open, willing and committed to explore movement/dance for healing and change. For you to put in the required hours and commit to the process. Only one partner for the whole process is required.

What level of commitment is required?
20 hours of dyading are required - it may be 15 sessions at 1 and a half hours or 10 sessions of 2 hours each and to be completed within 6–9 months.
I prefer to do 1 and a half hours session weekly or fortnightly. If something comes up or a 2 hour slot suits better, I am willing to be flexible to change this. You are required to participate as well and this means being a mover and being a witness.

If you are interested in exploring movement/dance for healing and change and willing to be my dyad partner, please contact me on 0424 802 586 or eva.damarjati@gmail.com.

DANCE WORK EXPERIENCE

Ausdance ACT

Canberra Theatre have a unique opportunity for 2 very lucky dancers to work with Sydney Dance Company and Australian Dance Theatre. Can you please forward onto any of your students that might be suitable.

1. In the week beginning 10 June, ADT with G. It has been quite some time since ADT has been to Canberra and this would be a great opportunity for a dancer to be in the space.

2. In the week beginning 9 September, SDC with the Australian Chamber Orchestra for Project Rameau. SDC has always been supportive of our WEX students and I would expect this will be a special show as it brings together two of Australia’s premier performing groups.

Work Experience application forms are available on our website. Go to About Us > Work Experience and download the form. Please complete and return these forms as soon as possible as we are keen to allocate the placements.

http://www.canberratheatrecentre.com.au/site/work-experience.php

More info: Danielle White, Ausdance ACT on 6247 9103,
email: act@ausdance.org.au or www.ausdanceact.org.au

DANCE EXCHANGE PROPOSAL

Dance Practitioner Exchange Proposal

Overview
To exchange practice, ideas and build links and partnerships with another community dance organisation, Powys Dance (Wales) would like to propose the swapping of dance practitioners with ausdance (Australia).

About Us
Powys Dance is a professional community dance company that has been bringing dance to the people of Powys since 1979. Our practice revolves around three strategic areas: dance in education, dance in the community and working with dance through the medium of Welsh. We have 3.5 Dance Development Practitioners delivering our programme of classes and projects across the county and also at our dance studio in Llandrindod Wells. The company also has a Welsh Language Apprentice and a full time manager. We are funded by the Arts Council of Wales and Powys County Council.

About Powys
Powys is an extensive, largely upland and extremely rural county covering 2000 square miles, that is about a quarter of the area of Wales. With only 1 person in every 10 acres (4 hectares) it is one of the most sparsely populated local authority areas in England and Wales.

The county has tremendous landscape assets, from the dramatic mountains of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the rolling hills of Radnor Forest to the Berwyn Mountains in the north, and some of Britain's most spectacular river valleys - the Severn, Wye and Usk - sweeping through its glorious scenery.

The economy is based on agriculture and tourism, with high self-employment and small businesses predominating, and an important contribution to employment opportunities from the public sector.
An average of about 20% of the population of Powys are Welsh speakers, but this varies tremendously from town to town.

The Proposal
We would like to investigate the possibility of a dance practitioner or community dance artist from ausdance being seconded to Powys Dance and in return, we would second Bethan Smith to you for a period of six months. The seconded dancers would undertake each other’s duties, delivering classes, projects and /or performances according to the needs of the host company.
How this will work practically and logistically would need to be discussed in much more detail should you be interested in the broad idea, but one way in which it might work would be for the ‘home’ companies to continue to pay their dancer.  The host company would assist the visiting dancer in finding accommodation but it would be up to the dancer to pay these costs. Air fares could be paid for by the dancers or the dancers might be able to fundraise to cover this cost.

About Bethan
Bethan is 29 has been working for Powys Dance for 6 years. She have a Dance & Business Degree,  has done 9 month apprentership with Powys Dance 7 years ago, she completed  Laban Guild Dance Leaders Course stage 1. Also is a Zumba & Spinning teacher.

Bethan’s role in Powys Dance covers dance in the community, dance in education & also promoting the welsh language through Dance. She teaches community classes in very rural areas, teaching 4-7 year olds, 8-11 year olds, 11-18 year olds, adults dance exercise class, over 60’s dance class, adults with learning disabilities dance class, these groups work towards 2 performances a year, one in the summer and one in the winter.

Bethan’s typical week:-
Monday – Admin work in the morning, 11-16 years old street dance class at a lunch time slot in a high school, 11-16 year olds street dance class after school & finish the day dancercise (adults dance & exercise class).
Tuesday – Adults with learning disabilities dance session, 11-16 years old street dance class at a lunch time slot in a high school, 7-11 year olds boys street dance group, 4-7 year olds creative dance class, 8-11 year olds creative dance class.
Wednesday – Over 60’s dance class, 11-16 years old street dance class at a lunch time slot in a high school, 4-7 year olds creative dance class, 8-11 creative dance class
Thursday – Touring Foundation phase piece to schools, which involves performing and workshops with 4-7 year olds in schools in Powys.
Friday - Adults with learning disabilities dance session, admin work in the office

Bethan would like to do this exchange to experience how another organization works, to develop her practice, to bring that experience back to Wales with her. She is hardworking, organised, full energy, enthusiastic and would easily fit in well to another organisation.

The Benefits

For ausdance and Powys Dance, some of the benefits will be:

• A fresh point of view  inputting into our organisations

• The continuous professional development of one of our team

• The opportunity to develop a close relationship to a dance organisation across the other side of the world

• The exchange of best practice

The Next Step
If you have any questions or would like to find out more, then please get in touch:

Bethan Smith, Dance Development Practitioner
Powys Dance, The Dance Centre
Arlais Road, Llandrindod Wells
Powys, Wales UK LD1 5HE

T: (0044) 1597 824370
E: Bethan.smith@powys.gov.uk
You can also find out more about us on the web:
http://dawnspowysdance.wordpress.com/

NOMINATIONS

2013 Australian Dance Awards

Ausdance

Nominations for the 2013 Australian Dance Awards are closing soon so if you haven't added your nominations to the list, now is the time to do so!  You can nominate any professional choreographer, dancer, company, teacher or a person who has made a significant contribution to the art form through their designs or compositions for dance. You can nominate professional performance that has premiered (or been remounted or recast) between 1 January and 31 December the previous year. Check the Ausdance National Website for more information. You can also find there nomination forms, selection criteria and suggestions on how to get your work nominated!

The 2013 Australian Dance Awards will be produced and presented by Ausdance ACT in Canberra Monday 5 August!

More info: www.ausdance.org.au

DANCE TEACHER

Canberra Dance Theatre

CDT is looking at running some combined dance and drumming classes for people living with mental health issues in the community. The classes will aim to promote health and well-being amongst participants.

We are looking for a dance teacher with some experience working with people with mental health issues who would be interested in teaching the classes in collaboration with the drumming teacher. We are looking at running the classes in the last two terms of 2013 and would pay for class teaching as well as some planning time.

Contact: Melinda lizandcdt@yahoo.com.au

STUDIO SPACE AVAILABLE

Studio One

ANCA Dickson

More info: office@anca.net.au

WRITING WORKSHOPS

ACT Writers Centre

WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS

How to Write a Ten Minute Play with Alex Broun
6pm Friday 17, 10-5pm Saturday 18, 10-6pm Sunday 19 May
In one weekend learn how to write a ten minute play and then see it come to life before your eyes.    
Details at: www.actwriters.org.au/events/upcoming-workshops-events.shtml#alexbroun

Writing For Games with Rik Lagarto
10am-4pm Saturday 1 June
This workshop will provide those interested with an understanding of what is involved in writing for games. The workshop includes practical exercises that will put writers into the headspace of writing for games.    
Details at: www.actwriters.org.au/events/upcoming-workshops-events.shtml#riklagarto2

Book Marketing and Self-Promotion with Tania McCartney
10am-2pm Saturday 13 July
This is a four-hour (half-day) workshop that tackles the world of marketing your work, self-promotion and brand development, as either an author or illustrator. This workshop is suitable for anyone interested in how to maximise their exposure as either a published or unpublished author/illustrator, for those who would like to make themselves stand out from the crowd or are a little lost in the internet/social networking fray.

Details at: www.actwriters.org.au/events/upcoming-workshops-events.shtml#taniamccartney

CERAMIC TILE WORKSHOP

100 Bricks

6th May to 24th June

Belconnen Community Centre,
26 Chandler St, Belconnen

Belconnen Community Centre &
Community Cultural Inclusion Officer
Tuggeranong Arts Centre

Present

100 Bricks
Sense, Sensibility and Creativity

A project for people with and without disability

This Project bursts onto the Arts for All cultural activities in Canberra from May, Monday 6, 13, 20, 27 and June 10, 17, 24 from 10 am to 12noon.

The project will be structured in a series of 8 free workshops creating ceramic tiles and opened to 12 adults with and without disability, with the aim of sharing the experience through the creative process.

The program of Workshops will be developed at Belconnen Community Centre ( 26 Chandler St, Belconnen) under the guidance of a Ceramist tutor Elena Bozhko-Marshall will explore techniques and materials texture, temperature, weight, softness or/and hardness in creating these ceramic tiles.

The creative experience will end up in a collaborative realization of Mural Mosaic displayed at the front of Belconnen Community Centre Building.

More info: Kate Wells 6264 0232 BCC or Jorge Bagnini, Community Cultural Inclusion Officer, TAC Mob: 0450 960 897 email: jorge.bagnini@tuggeranongarst.com

This Project is supported by Regional Arts Fund and the ACT Government

OVER 50s PROGRAM

ACT-GOLD!

May to August 2013

SouthSide Community Services

ACT-GOLD! activities are from a range of operators from throughout the ACT – week day activities, evening activities and weekend activities. Lots for everyone!

ACT-GOLD! is heaps of fun and is specifically designed for older adults to experience the numerous physical activity opportunities that are available in our community. It will definitely keep you moving!

This program is exciting!  It has:
4  x  NEW activities
1  x  Special Offer – thank you Triatholon ACT
15 x (yes – 15!!) FREE activities!
17 x  activities costing $10 or less
4  x  exciting bus tours
and lots more.

More info: 6126 4700 - or go to www.sscs.org.au

DRAWING WORKSHOP

The Life Drawing Workshop

Weekly from
14th February

Holy Cross Church,
Cnr Eastern Valley Way  and Emu Bank, Belconnen

You can learn to draw from close observation of the life model, while being inspired by what others are doing, and within a creative environment to practice all you have been taught elsewhere.

When: Weekly from Thursday 14th February
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Cost: From $12

More info: Athina Pazolli 6253 2002 or 0414  271 311
art@pazolli.com
www.pazolli.com/lifedrawing