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Katherine Regional Arts General Community Survey

Katherine Regional Arts is in the process of updating its Business Plan for the next 3 years.
We would really appreciate it if you would take this simple survey to help us improve our Arts program and services for Katherine and the wider Katherine region.

Arts NT Project Round and Grants Tracker Information Session
Tuesday 17 April, 10.00 am

All artists, groups and organisations who are considering applying are encouraged to attend an information session at Katherine Regional Art, Level 2, 19 Second Street. To book an individual consultation please ring Katie O’Connell at Arts NT phone 8999 8986 or katie.o’connell@nt.gov.au


Katherine Regional Arts Inc Annual General Meeting

Wednesday 2 May 2012 @ 6pm @ Katherine Country Club
New members most welcome to apply
Contact Toni Tapp Coutts Executive Officer. Phone 8971 0928

 

KATHERINE REGION OF WRITERS (KROW)
Saturday 14th April 10 am – 12 noon

KROW meet monthly to share their writing, assist with manuscripts, old and new writing and encourage beginners and everyone in between to get their thoughts and ideas down. Everyone is welcome to attend no matter what their genre or level of writing. Scheduled meeting dates are for Saturday 14th April & 9 June 2012 at the

Katherine Museum on Gorge Rd, opposite the Hospital. NT Writers Centre Wordstorm Festival 9 – 14 May in Darwin

"The 8th March is a day when women throughout the world come together and celebrate life as women, the progress made to advance equality for women and to assess the challenges that remain. This special day also provides an opportunity to consider steps to bring about equality for women in all their diversity."

http://www.internationalwomensday.com/

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The Togart Contemporary Art Award

Open to all Northern Territory artists, expat Northern Territory artists and those whose work demonstrates a strong connection with the Northern Territory or surrounding region.

Applications for the Award close on Friday 13 April 2012.  Artists will be notified if pre-selected in June 2012.  The Award exhibition will open to the public on Thursday 6 September until Saturday 13 October at the Chan Contemporary Arts Space. Total prize pool of $20,000.00

The Award is an invaluable platform for emerging and established artists.  Previous winners and finalists have had great success following their involvement in the Award. 

Application forms are available at www.togartaward.com.au   Entries to the Togart Contemporary Art Award must be received by no later than close of business Friday 13 April 2012. 

 

BARLIB ABORIGINAL ART & CRAFT

Katherine artists Arnold Von Senden & Levina Ah Fat welcomes everyone to an exhibition of traditional & contemporary indigenous art & craft in Darwin.

Official opening Friday 13th April 2012 at 6.30pm, at Territory Craft Gallery, in the Museum grounds Bullocky Point Darwin NT.

 Exhibition is open until 29th April 2012. Gallery hours Tues to Fri 9.30am – 4.30pm and weekends 9am-3pm.

 

KATHERINE REGION OF WRITERS  (KROW)

Saturday 14th April 10 am – 12 noon

KROW meet monthly to share their writing, assist with manuscripts, old and new writing and encourage beginners and everyone in between to get their thoughts and ideas down.  Everyone is welcome to attend no matter what their genre or level of writing. Scheduled meeting dates are for Saturday 14th April & 9 June 2012 at the Katherine Museum on Gorge Rd, opposite the Hospital.  NT Writers Centre Wordstorm Festival 9 – 14 May in Darwin.

GREEN SNAPS NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

 

Start getting your photos & ideas together for Green Snaps Nature Photography Competition. In association with World Environment Day on the 8th June 2012, Katherine Regional Arts is holding an award exhibition featuring nature photography of the Northern Territory. The theme this year is GRASS. Entries close on 7th May 2012, any queries please contact KRA office on 89 710 928 or email projects1@kathregionarts.org.au

 

KATHERINE SHOW

20th – 22nd July

 Start getting you arts & crafts sorted for the Katherine show. Before you know it the show will be here, so make sure your ready with all your entries.

SHRINE PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION

Artist Talk

Photographer Glenn Campbell will present an Artist Talk in conjunction with the showing of his exhibition SHRINE, raising awareness of road safety across the Territory.

Date: Tuesday 14th February 2012

Time: 3pm – 3.30pm

Venue: Katherine Public Library – First Floor Randazzo Building, Katherine Terrace

Photographic Exhibition

Glenn Campbell is a Darwin based professional photographer and his photographic series entitled SHRINE documents some of the many memorials found along Northern Territory roads and highways.

You are invited to attend the Opening Night being held at the Katherine Public Library, 5.30pm on Tuesday 14th February 2012.

The exhibition will be held Tuesday 14th February 2012 – Saturday 17th March 2012

URBAN QUEST

Are you the next Jessica Mauboy or Keith Urban? Maybe you’re in a future
Justice Crew? Whether you’re solo or in a group, a beatboxer, rapper or
rocker, Urban Quest is your chance to show us what you’re made of.

The Katherine 2012 heat will be held on the
9 March at the Training Room from 4pm to 6pm
Hosted by Mission Australia, Urban Quest is a singing competition for 10 to 19-year-olds
that celebrates Territorian talent and community.

The top performers will then go through to the semi-finals, to be held in
Alice Springs on 10 March and in Darwin on 13 April.

The finalists will take to the Darwin Entertainment Centre stage on 15 April to impress our star judges –
Deni Hines, Paul Costa and Mark ‘Touchdown’ Holden.

If you think you can wow the king of touchdowns in
2012, fill in the registration form on this brochure and
email it to: urbanquest@missionaustralia.com.au
or post to: Urban Quest Committee,
Mission Australia, PO Box 2498,
Palmerston, NT 0831or call: (08) 8935 0900
Cost $10 entry

 

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Executive Officer Toni Tapp Coutts receives a cheque for $8,000 from the Commonwealth Bank 2011 Staff Community Fund Community Grant for the ‘ Living Smart Public Art’ Project that will create some murals and community arts activities in 2012.

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Jo Nicol receives a donation cheque for $1,000 from The Katherine Film Society’s Caroline Green and Jane McDonald.

Brief to develop Katherine Regional Arts Inc 3-year Business Plan

 

Background

Katherine Regional Arts (KRA) Inc is now 13 years old and is just about to come to the end of it most recent (and first) 3 year Business Plan. 

 

We would now like to engage the services of a consultant to work with the Board, staff, and members to develop KRA’s next 3 year Business Plan and invite Expressions of Interest in the form of a project proposal and quote to be presented to the KRA Board for consideration.

 

It is a time of great change in the Katherine Arts scene.  In Katherine, the demographic make-up of the town is changing.  A new Cultural Precinct is being built and KRA has an MOU with the new Godinymayin Yijard Arts and Culture Centre (GYRACC) Board of Management.  Regionally, the new Shires have a significant role to play in the promotion and business of arts and culture, and KRA would like to work effectively with them to progress mutual goals. 

 

The Business Plan should take into account the aims and objectives of the organisation, known and potential funding and resources, the changing context of the arts in Katherine and the wider region, and – most importantly -community needs.  It should also be consistent with the broader national and NT arts policies.  As a result it will be especially important for the business plan consultant to consult with external stakeholders, for example Godinymayin Yijard Arts and Culture Centre (GYRACC) Cultural Precinct, Katherine Town Council, Roper Gulf and Vic Daly Shires, Artback Touring and similar.

 

We are aiming to achieve a plain language, easy to use working document to clearly guide and communicate activity over the next 3 years, and it will be important for the plan to reflect not only the opportunities, but also the constraints in which KRA operates including its accountability and compliance obligations.  It is anticipated that work on the plan will take place in early 2012 and will take approximately four weeks to complete.  Timeframes are negotiable. 

 

We invite the consultant to present a proposal in their own way and incorporating their own suggestions, but overleaf is an indicative outline of activity we would like to see undertaken. 


For further information about this project, please contact:

 

Toni Tapp Coutts
Executive Officer


Katherine Regional Arts Inc
tel: 08 8971 0928
eo@kathregionarts.org.au

 

Project proposal and quotes should be mailed and/or emailed and addressed to :

The Committee

Katherine Regional Arts Inc

PO Box 1741
Katherine NT 0851
Email: eo@kathregionarts.org.au

Closing date: 12 December 2011

 

Indicative outline of activity to be undertaken

1.     Report on External Context/Impacts

2.     Report on Internal Context/Constraints/Impacts

 Deliverables:

1.     Written report on findings

2.     Meeting with KRA Board staff and members to present the report and provide feedback on findings

3.     Draft the revised Plan

 

Deliverables:

3.     Draft Business Plan document

4.     Workshop to present and discuss the Draft Plan

4.     Prepare and publish the Final Plan

 

Deliverables:

5.     Presentation of the published Final Plan

Free Show with REGGAE DAVE
23rd October at the Katherine Country Club – 7.00 pm.

Darwin local legend Reggae Dave is on the road again, with his October “Music Soothes Soul” tour. Armed with his acoustic guitar and melodic vocals that you can’t help but sing along to, Reggae Dave will be enchanting his audience with his original blend of blues, roots and reggae. Bringing together some of Darwin’s finest musicians, Reggae Dave & The Iries will be in fine form, ready to get the Territory dancing. Having toured Australia extensively, Dave has played with many great musicians and has had the honour of sharing the stage with Kate Ceberano, Lucky Dube, Southern Sons and Bundu Boys just to name a few. He has played many great festivals and venues, such as the Darwin and Adelaide Festivals, World Music Expo, Seabreeze Festival and Melbourne’s famous HiFi bar. Dave also loves coming home and playing to his friends and family at the local pub.

HATS ON HEADS EXHIBITION AND TEA PARTY
Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd October - 2pm to 5pm

You are invited to sell or display your hats in this exhibition hosted by Territory Craft Katherine and Katherine Museum. The cost is $10 per participant and a plate of afternoon tea for the Sunday opening. Payment to Territory Craft Katherine. Kerryn A Taylor 0448498779 kathbook@bigpond.net.au

KATHERINE REGION OF WRITERS MEETING
Katherine Library Saturday 29th October at 11am.

Come along and to discuss the 2012 writing program . BYO works/writings etc for discussion with the group .

Phone Katherine Regional Arts on 8971 0928 for further information.

LOOSE GROUP EXHIBITION ‘Crème de la Crème’
19th and 20th November, with opening at 5pm on 18th at O’Keeffe House on Riverbank Drive.

Participants: $10 and a plate of food. Commission of 10 % to National Trust. Call Gillian Banks on 8972 1686

CAROLS X CANDLELIGHT
Saturday 3 December 2011

Singers and performers, volunteers, helpers, food and drink stalls are required for Carols x Candlelight at the Tick Market - Contact Sue Jones on Phone 0488 509 526

ARTIST REGISTER

Can you dance, sing, act, write, play an instrument, have technical and lighting, production, directing skills?

Are you a textile or craft person who is able to deliver and teach at workshops? If you have a talent or skill you would like to share through workshops, participating in festivals, local events etc then let us know. We wish to set up a data base of artists so please register your interest with a CV at Katherine Regional Arts in response to this email address, or phone Toni and Heather on 8971 0928

Public Art Opportunities -Darwin
Call for Artists

Gateway One – Daly Street Bridge & Gateway Two - Tiger Brennan Drive and McMinn Street

TheGateways are public art commissioning opportunities for which the Northern Territory Government is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from artists with the capability and an interest in developing permanent artworks for the public domain in Darwin. To be considered for these opportunities an initial EOI from artists to a maximum of five pages should be lodged with Felicity Green, Public Art Consultant no later than 19th September via email or post. For further information and briefing documents on these exciting opportunities it please contact Felicity Green, Public Art Consultant M: 0427054943 E: felicitygreen@hotmail.com PO Box 21 Montrose Victoria 3765

Darwin Festival 2012

NT Artist Callout

The Darwin Festival is a fully curated (invitation only) event. Although, we do not encourage unsolicited applications from artists outside of the Northern Territory, we strongly encourage NT artists and art makers to send in an application. We're particularly looking for: Projects involving collaboration with artists in various art forms, Indigenous artists & projects, Youth projects and Multi- media project

For more information please visit Darwin Festival’s website at http://www.darwinfestival.org.au/about-us/news/darwin-festival-2012-northern-territory-artists-callout/

Interview with Toni Tapp Coutts on the ABC NT Guestroom - Click Here

Toni Tapp Coutts - a local story on ABC Open - Click Here

Heather Querin - a local story on ABC Open - Click Here

Crew wanted urgently by Oz Opera!

Opera Australia’s Oz Opera will be presenting Verdi’s La traviata as a satellite event to this year’s Desert Harmony Festival.

They need six fit and strong people to work with their technical crew of five to bump the production in, and then bump the production out. It’s a great opportunity to work alongside a highly professional crew.

When: Tuesday 23 August from 8.00 am to 3.00 pm and from 10.00 pm to 1.00 am (must work both shifts)

Pay rate: $23.73 per hour

Tasks: Unload truck, help build the set and rig the lights.

Where: Civic Hall

No prior stage experience necessary. Must be fit and strong, reliable, and own closed-in shoes.

Interested? Please contact Karin at BRA: 8962 2799 or karin.riederer@barklyarts.com.au

Sidney Myer Creative Fellowships:

Nominations are now open for the Sidney Myer Creative Fellowships. Closes August 26

Individual artists, arts managers and people working in the humanities can be nominated for the Fellowships. Untied grants of $80,000 per year for two years will be awarded to between seven and 11 individuals each year.

Download form and read guidelines carefully on www.myerfoundation.org.au

Katherine Prize Art & Craft Acquisition Awards
2011 Call for Entries
Entries Close | 5 August


A beautiful Art & Craft exhibition under the stars, an event unique to the Territory. The 2011 Katherine Prize Presentation of Awards is on Saturday 13th August 6:30pm at the Civic Centre. The Katherine Prize is the opening event of the annual Katherine Festival. There are 2 components of the prize; The Brian & Jeanette Lambert Art Acquisition Award $5000; an acquisition award for two-dimensional works in any medium and the Dr Peter & Kathleen Short Craft Acquisition Award $2000, an acquisition award. The winning works may be acquired by the Katherine Town Council on behalf of the Lambert Family Trust for inclusion in the Katherine Art and Craft Collection. The delivery date for works is from Tuesday 2nd August - Friday 5th August, 8am - 4pm. Unfortunately no works can be accepted earlier due to storage restrictions. No Work is for sale until after the presentation of Awards. For more information contact the Katherine Festival coordinator, Dallas Panoho on (08) 8972 5500 or to download an entry form visit: http://www.katherine.nt.gov.au/Recreation-Events/Community-Events/Katherine-Prize

Drags Aloud

Plasticine Pictures

Workshop at DVAA

When | Saturday 18 & 25 June and Saturday 3rd July

DVAA – Frog Hollow Centre for the Arts

Cost: $160

3 Day workship perfect for aspiring childrens illustrators to build a portfolio and develop their artistic style. Participants will build miniature stes and play-dough characters to develop their own storyboards through a mixture of photography and observational drawing. They will also be guided through drawing and painting demonstrations to assist in creating, at the end of the third Saturday, at least one finished artwork from their storyboard. All drawing materials and delicious morning tea will be provided; fun is guaranteed!

Please contact Mel Macklin for bookings and additional information E: mel.macklin@bigpond.com

Inaugural Parap Arts Festival

Parap Shopping Village

When | Sun 26 June: 12:00pm to 10:00pm

The first-ever Parap Arts Festival! It’s all happening in the Village with arts, music, hot cars, food, fashion and fun.

Program for the event is:

12noon – Official opening by His Honour Mr Tom Pauling AO QC and Welcome to Country

1.00 – Parap School Choir

1.30 – Girl Guides presentation

2.10 – “A chat with some of Paraps nearest and dearest people, reflecting on the rich history and fantastic tales of Darwin’s best Suburb!”

2.00 – 2.45 – Sandfly 0820

2.45 – The Young Guns

3.30 – ‘Parap Fashions’ Parade

4.00 – 4.45 – Sandfly 0820

4.30 – Postcode Postcard Exhibition Announcement

4.45 -The Rebel Clef Orchestra

5.30 -The Dukes

6.15 -The Sax Season Saxophone Quartet

6.00 – 6.30 – Sandfly 0820

7.15 – The Velveteens

10.00 – Entertainment continues at Bogarts Bar and Grill with Tracey Bunn and Jimi Bonne.

For more information on the festival, check out their website:

http://www.parapfestival.wordpress.com


Links for the ABC Open project with stories by Heather Querin and Toni Tapp Coutts from Katherine Regional Arts

– each approx 5 minutes long

http://open.abc.net.au/projects/katherine-nt-67Mj1Xh/contributions/growing-up-local-and-living-in-katherine-46Mx2tw

http://open.abc.net.au/projects/katherine-nt-67Mj1Xh/contributions/never-never-miss-a-chance-to-give-it-a-go-77Gb0iS

Centre for Contemporary Photography

Call for 2012 Exhibition Proposals

Entries Close | 6 May

CCP is currently accepting proposals from artists, collectives and curators for exhibitions in 2012. CCP welcomes proposals for new and ambitious projects that critically engage with photo-based practice from Australian and international artists. Proposals must be either posted or delivered to CCP on or by this date. For additional information and to download guidelines and application forms please refer to the proposals section of the CCP website: http://www.ccp.org.au/proposals.php

artsConnect promotes Australian artists of all media on the internet - from filmmakers, painters, poets, musicians, actors, sculptors, designers, fire artists, fashion designers, graffiti artists, jewellery designers, performing artists, writers etc.

artsConnect is based on Manly Corso on the northern beaches of Sydney. Established by Teresa Charchalis in February 2002, and developed with assistance from the NEIS government program (New Enterprise Incentive Scheme), artsConnect has grown to be a large and very active art portal in Australia.

There are over 500 artists, troupes and resources are profiled on artsConnect. Visitors can contact artists directly via their profile regarding paid commission work and exhibition opportunities, there is no fee for referrals received through artsConnect. - www.artsconnect.com.au

Artscareer.com.au is the new online resource for supporting professional development across all art forms. On artscareer you can find complete and up to the minute information about strengthening your skills in the visual arts, music, performing arts or writing industries for artists and educators.

For artists this site is your one stop shop for career development tips, studio and rehearsal spaces, networking, training and funding opportunities, as well as the latest news from the sector. For teachers, artscareer can help you find information on curriculum and assessment, teaching resources, links to professional guidelines as well as listings for conferences, seminars and events.

Boosting Arts Education In Schools
NT Government – 23 November 2010
Arts Minister Gerry McCarthy invited Territorians to apply for a share of $90,000 in funding as part of the Territory Government and Australian Council for the Art’s Artist in Residence initiative. “The Henderson Government wants to increase participation in all forms of art and culture and that’s why we have tripled arts expenditure since 2001,” Mr McCarthy said. “This significant funding increase has helped deliver new programs such as our Artist in Residence initiative that will help build Territory arts.” www.newsroom.nt.gov.au

Centre for Contemporary Photography

Call for 2012 Exhibition Proposals

Entries Close | Friday, 6 May

CCP is currently accepting proposals from artists, collectives and curators for exhibitions in 2012. CCP welcomes proposals for new and ambitious projects that critically engage with photo-based practice from Australian and international artists. Proposals must be either posted or delivered to CCP on or by this date. For additional information and to download guidelines and application forms please refer to the proposals section of the CCP website: http://www.ccp.org.au/proposals.php

Call for entries

Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi

Call for 2011 Artist Submissions

Entries Close | 11 April

The 15th annual Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi is being held from 27 October – 13 November 2011. To submit applications download an Artist Entry and Submission Form at www.sculpturebythesea.com

Tweed River Art Gallery

The 2011 Olive Cotton Award for photographic portraiture

Entries Close | 1 April
This year's judge is Naomi Cass, Director of the Centre for Contemporary Photography.

1st Prize, Acquisitive is $20,000, further acquisitions is $4000, and there's a People's Choice Award of $250.

For more information visit http://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/ArtGallery/ArtGalleryOliveCotton.aspx

Grant Opportunities

THE IAN POTTER CULTURAL TRUST

Applications close: The quarterly closing date for applications falls on the first working day of February, May, August and November.
Grant Amount: Up to $5000

Since its inception in 1992, The Ian Potter Foundation has provided a platform for emerging Australian artists, providing a crucial kick-start into their careers. The trust aims to cultivate and nurture cultural diversity and excellence within the arts and grants are provided to individuals in support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, community arts, conservation and moveable cultural heritage, crafts, design, literature, music, performing arts, radio, film, television, video and visual arts. Applications for funding are assessed quarterly throughout the year by the Board of Governors of the Foundation Email: info@ianpotter.org.au Website: www.ianpotter.org.au

AUSTRALIA COUNCIL ART GRANT

Partnership Development- Community Partnerships

Deadline: Ongoing

Partnership development provides funding of up to $5,000 to assist artists, groups, or organisations to undertake further development and/or extension of effective partnerships. W: http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/grants/partnership_development_-_community_partnerships2

Skills and Arts Development grants assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art

Closing Date: 15 July & 18 Nov

Skills and Arts Development grants assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and arts organisations to develop ideas and skills, not necessarily with a public outcome. Applications might include mentorship programs involving the sharing of artistic and cultural skills and knowledge, support for arts workshops, professional development projects, conferences or seminars, management planning and development. W: http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/grants/skills_and_arts_development_-_aboriginal_and_torres_strait_islander_arts

Shift

Calling all visual artists

Applications close 11th March

Shift, a VSA international exhibition by artists with disabilities is calling for entries from visual artists worldwide. Selected works will be exhibited at the John F. Kennedy Centre for Performing Arts in Washington DC later this year. Arts Access Australia www.artsaccessaustralia.org

Photos of the 'Tea Towels Tell Tales' Exhibition and celebration of International Women's Day have now been uploaded to the website CLICK HERE to view more images.

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Mission Australia are running their own version of Australian Idol – called Urban Quest.

It’s open for 10-19 year olds.

Auditions are on in KATHERINE this Friday 11th March 4-6pm at the Katherine Training Centre, Second St.

Applications have been extended right up til the day – so get your talented young people involved!

Enter Urban Quest

Fancy yourself as the next Jessica Mauboy or Keith Urban? Maybe you’re more Justice Crew. Enter Urban Quest now and start singing for a good cause.

Open for 10 to 19 year olds, Urban Quest is a fundraising event that aims to increase awareness of youth homelessness in our community.

Heats kick off at a school near you on 9 March with vocal, street, rap and beatboxing categories for solo acts and bands.

Australian Idol’s Mark Holden will judge the semi finals and host a finalist workshop with 10 selected acts.

Each act will perform at the Urban Quest Concert at the Darwin Entertainment Centre on 2 April and go in the draw to win $1000 cash, 12 months mentoring from Music NT and studio recording time.

The concert includes a special guest performance by Deni Hines.

Entry is $10 per person or group with all funds donated to the development of youth-friendly accommodation for young homeless people in Darwin and Palmerston.

For more information check out www.missionaustralia.com.au or find us on Facebook.com/MissionAust.

The March 2011 Northern Territory Arts Grants Project Round is now open for applications
Arts NT will be offering Grant Information Sessions that focus on:

All artists, groups and organisations who are considering applying, especially new and first time applicants, are encouraged to attend.

Information sessions will be held in:

Katherine

Venue: Katherine Regional Arts

19 Second Street, Katherine

Thursday 10 March, 2 – 3pm

Brokers will also be available for individual grant support in Alice Springs on Wednesday 9 March and in Katherine on Friday morning 11 March.

For more information please contact artsoffice@nt.gov.au

Grants Available:

Regional Arts Fund Grants - Applications close 15 March 2011

Grants of up to $20,000 are available to support and sustain arts and culture in Northern Territory regional

and remote communities. Categories include:

• New Arts Communities

• Remote Arts Partners

• Artist/s to Artist/s Support

• New Ideas

• Accessing Arts

Arts Project Grants - Applications close 31 March 2011

Grants of up to $15,000 are available for artists, groups, arts and community organisations to support projects in:

• Arts Development

• Skills Development

• Presentation and Promotion

• Emerging Artists

For more information: www.arts.nt.gov.au

The Northern Territory Government March Project Round media release – with October Round successful grant recipient list: http://newsroom.nt.gov.au/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewRelease&id=7908&d=5

8 Step Guide for Grant Applications
This article is the second in a series about how to go about obtaining grant funding. Last week’s discussion described the type of grants which are available and how to find grant programs which are suitable for your organisation. Today’s discussion describes the process involved in applying for a grant. - click here - artshub.com/Grant applications

CALL FOR ENTRIES - Togart Contemporary Art Award 2011
Total prize pool of $20,000.00 the Award celebrates the diversity that makes up Northern Territory art. Open to all forms of art and artists are eligible to enter one work only for the Award. Application forms are available at www.togartaward.com.au Entries to the Togart Contemporary Art Award must be received by no later than close of business Monday 14 March 2011. Visit www.togartaward.com.au for more information.

THE IAN POTTER CULTURAL TRUST

Applications close: The quarterly closing date for applications falls on the first working day of February, May, August and November.
Grant Amount: Up to $5000

Since its inception in 1992, The Ian Potter Foundation has provided a platform for emerging Australian artists, providing a crucial kick-start into their careers. The trust aims to cultivate and nurture cultural diversity and excellence within the arts and grants are provided to individuals in support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, community arts, conservation and moveable cultural heritage, crafts, design, literature, music, performing arts, radio, film, television, video and visual arts. Applications for funding are assessed quarterly throughout the year by the Board of Governors of the FoundationEmail: info@ianpotter.org.au Website:www.ianpotter.org.au

Urban Quest-Young talent has the chance to come out and shine with a star studded competition held in April. Mission Australia is hosting Urban Quest to find young Territory stars. Entrants can show off their vocal, street, rap and beatboxing skills in front of a special judge – Mark Holden. Entrants must include a $10 entry fee and $5 for each additional member before the closing date. March 1st. Entrants must be ages between 10-19. Finals will be held at Darwin Entertainment Centre on April 2nd from 7pm. Mr Holden will judge the semi’s and the finals, coupled with a special guest performance by Deni Hines. All money raised will go to the youth housing project to establish youth friendly accommodation.

CALL FOR ENTRIES - Togart Contemporary Art Award 2011-The Togart Contemporary Art Award is one of Australia’s richest and most prestigious contemporary art awards and entries are now open.

The annual Award is open to all Northern Territory artists, expat Northern Territory artists and those whose work demonstrates a strong connection with the Northern Territory or surrounding region.

With a total prize pool of $20,000.00 the Award celebrates the diversity that makes up Northern Territory art – from Indigenous to non-Indigenous artwork; it showcases the best contemporary art from across a range of art practices from artists with a connection to the Northern Territory.

The Award is open to all forms of art and artists are eligible to enter one work only for the Award.

Applications for the Award close on Monday 14 March 2011. Artists will be notified if pre-selected in April 2011. The Award exhibition will open to the public on Thursday 8 September until Sunday 16 October at the Chan Contemporary Arts Space.

The Award is an invaluable platform for emerging and established artists. Previous winners and finalists have had great success following their involvement in the Award.

Togart Contemporary Art Award embraces the cultural diversity of the Territory and the Award has been a spring-board for national recognition of Territory artists. Many shortlisted artists have gone on to find gallery representation, to present solo shows throughout Australia and to have their work in national collections, both private and public.

Application forms are available at www.togartaward.com.au Entries to the Togart Contemporary Art Award must be received by no later than close of business Monday 14 March 2011.

The Togart Contemporary Art Award 2011 exhibition will be open to the public on Thursday 8 September until Sunday 16 October in the Chan Contemporary Art Space, State Square, Darwin. Entry is free and open Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 5pm, Saturday & Sunday: 10am – 3pm.

24HR Art Open Call - Calling for Exhibition Proposal for Boxset 2011-24HR Art located in Parap DARWIN, calls artists to invite one of their friends to make an exhibition together at the Boxset (window space) of 24Hr Art. Each artist is given a two-week-long exhibition period at the Boxset and one-week-long installing time. The work can be in any form, performance, installation, painting etc. For detailed information visit our link: http://www.24hrart.org.au/exhibproposals.html The BOXSET is a free exhibition space. Artists receive promotion via exhibition invites, media releases and the 24HR Art website.
Please send your application to Siying Zhou- Program Manager, 24HR Art. Email siying@24hrart.org.au

Fist Full of Films Festival 2011 Deadline: 3 May 2011-Start planning now for 2011’s FFoFF. The key word or object for 2011 is CROCK - The word crock can mean: - slang for a botched attempt or design – a falsehood – foolish talk – nonsense – dishware or vessel A misspelling of Croc, short for crocodile - slang for heavily intoxicated from alcohol– disabled – wrecked – decrepit T: 0889811495 E: fistfulloffilms@brownsmart.com.au

Australian Government (Office for the arts) guide to Grants and funding opportunities -The Office for the Arts works to support Australia's rich cultural and Indigenous sectors by:

Art Grants, Prizes and awards opportunities for 2011 - Have you done something great? Maybe a lot of things, maybe where you work or someone you know has? Or are you planning to but just need a bit of help? What about some incentive? Australia has a huge array of awards, prizes, competitions and grants programs that support, promote and recognise excellence and diversity in the arts. - Click Here

Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport - Keep up to date with Arts NT annual funding and grants programs, and all information including application and acquittal forms. - Click Here

Australia Council for the Arts - funding and grants programs.
Katherine Regional Arts would like to thank the Australia Council for a Community Partnerships Grant for Projects with Public Outcomes, for funding for the inaugural Katherine Fringe Festival 24/25/26 June 2011.- Click Here

National Association for the Visual Arts Grants - A range of Grants and Prizes available with a range of closing times from the Australian Artist’s Benevolent Fund - Click Here

International Women’s Day 8 March 2011
Katherine Regional Arts will be will be holding a ‘Tea Towel Exhibition’ for International Women’s Day 2011 and is asking local women to decorate/embellish/paint/embroider a tea towel for the exhibition. Plain white linen tea towels are available for $5 each at the KRA Office. You can also use bought tea towels to quilt or re design, however the finished product must be a standard tea towel size.
Closing date for entries - 1st March 2011. - Click Here for more information
OR see events page to reflect back on last years International Womens Day Exhibition

Bathulha Webs has now got a new website visit here - http://barthulhawebs.com/
Barthulha Webs is a project facilitated by Jayne Nankivell and Adrienne Kneebone to provide residents of the Katherine Region an opportunity to spend the weekend learning new art techniques and exchanging artistic ideas and skills. The project is aimed at women ( but not exclusive to ) living in remote areas and will offer workshops in lino printing,weaving,paper making and dyeing with natural dyes. Five weavers, two print makers, two paper makers and a fabric dyer will be running a program of workshops over two evenings and two days, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 1,2 & 3rd..

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Fringe Festival 2011-The inaugural Katherine Fringe Festival will be held on the 24/25/26 June 2011. The 3 day festival will feature a newly produced multimedia performance ‘Gorrdondolmi’ the story of the Rainbow Serpent written produced and performed by Katherine artists. There will be a variety of free street performances, dance and music as well as a film feature and writers festival that will showcase some the Territory’s best writers. For further information contact Katherine Regional Arts Inc phone -08 89710 928 email - eo@kathregionarts.org.au - Click here for more information

Katherine Museum
The Katherine Museum has a range of interesting giftware and books for sale as Xmas gifts. The’ Bill Tapp - Cattle King’ Exhibition continues to remain open 7 days a week.

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Community Arts Project-Katherine Regional Arts will commence work on community installations for the 2011 Katherine Fringe Festival with acclaimed Territory public artist Techy Masero and WA puppeteer Sandy McKendrick, for three weeks into early December. If you are interested in assisting with the project that will include making puppets and bamboo sculptures please call Toni at KRA on 89710928

Katherine Regional Arts would like to thank the Foundation For Rural & Regional Renewal for a grant to obtain photographic and media equipment.

Puccini's La Boheme took the stage on Sunday 22nd August. Puccini’s beautiful melodies illustrate his endearing characters as they create a tide of emotion that has swept audiences away.
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Alana Valentine's - "watermark" play at the Katherine festival was held at the civic center on the 21st August and was a fantastic success. Alana was pleased as well as the local talented performers.
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Trav & Lamb from ‘So you think you can dance’ recently held dance workshops in Katherine at the High School and are traveling through again and held the workshop at the outdoor boxing center.
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Photos of the Katherine Prize 2010 winners and highly commended have now been uploaded to the website
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On the 5th August KRA hosted the Neil Murray Concert in the training center in Katherine. It was a great night with an audience of 90+ people with a great atmosphere. Neil Murray and back up support talents Cindy and Kylie were very happy with there audience and put on a fantastic show!! also a special thank you to those involved in making the night happen.
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KRA hosted the Tammy Anderson One woman show "I don't wanna play house" on Saturday night the 24th July.
There was an audience of 65+. (Thank you to Meg for booking these Shows last year which have all turned out to be top performances. This includes Zulya and the coming Mandinka at St Paul’s on 22 August.
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