Octapod Group
SCIENCE ARTS LAUNCH 11 DEC
Octapod will host an event on Thurs 11 Dec, 6-8pm at 401 Shopfront on Hunter St to mark the completion of the Science Arts Initiative. This project has involved a collaboration between artists and scientists from across a broad range of scientific backgrounds including architecture, space physics, and chemical engineering. The project aimed to give the public an accessible window into the minds of scientists, with a particular view to science itself. Just as important was developing scientists' creativity; engaging scientists in a deeper reflection of the role of science and its place in the community.
The Loft Youth Venue School Holiday Program
The Loft Youth Venue has announced their School Holiday Program. Offering such events and workshops as: Aerosol Art Classes, Design for Ceramics, Radio Production & Podcastingf, Circus Skills, Breakdancintg 101, Self Defence and even a popcorn and pizza night, the Loft is sure to cater for any young people busting for something to do over the summer.
All activities are free for Youth Venue members. All registrations for workshops must be in at least 2 days prior to the workshop date so remember to book and secure your position.
For more information or to register for a course visit: www.myspace.com/loftyouthvenue, phone: 49742092 or email theloft@ncc.nsw.gov.au
Circus Skills - the Loft Youth Venue
Join Circus Avalon for a fun introduction to the world of circus. Balance, Juggling, unicycling just for starters.
Tues 28th January
The Foreshore Tramsheds
11-1pm
Cost - free
Electronic Music Production - the Loft Youth Venue
Explore Ableton live with International Trance & Tech artist TOm Cosm(NZ) in this intensive 6 hour session.
Some experience with audio sequencing is required by participants.
Mon 19th January
Cost $25 per person [max 8 ppl]
@ the Loft Youth Venue
Aerosol Art Class - The Loft Youth Venue
Learn the techniques of aerosol art on our legal graffiti wall with experienced tutors and full supervision in the inspiring surrounds of Newcastle Beach.
Monday 19th January
Newcastle skate park 3.30pm - 6pm
Cost - free
Nations Youth Self-Portrait Prize
The National Portrait Gallery invites all young Australians between 18 and 25 to enter the National Youth Self-Portrait Prize 2009.
A selection of entries, including the prize-winning work, will be displayed at the National Portrait Gallery and as an online exhibition from 23 July–13 September 2009.
Street Party Info Kit
Ever thought about having a street party.
It's a great way to meet up with neighbours and celebrate where you live. Meet new people, share local stories and enjoy your street.
To get an Our Street Event information kit
Go to Newcastle City Council's website www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au and click on news and events or call 49742845
Life Drawing @ Newcastle Community Arts Centre
A total drawing experience with a life model. Suitable for beginners to advanced. Learn how to draw using the human figure or develop your drawing skills and concepts. Tuition given in all media; or just come and have a draw as a part of your existing practice.
Tutor: Peter Lankas
Kids Circus w/ Circus Avalon
Kids Circus
Sessions will normally involve running games, a warm up and then group balances. Then participants work with whatever equipment they like for the remainder of the sessions. The photograph shows some of the equipment available. Unicycling, juggling, hoops, diablo, devil sticks, cigar boxes, balancing chair, rings, etc., Stilts, aerial ring, tissue, rope, aerial ladder and trapeze are also available for suitable students. Clowning courses are run regularly, but as separate sessions.
Newcastle Region Art Gallery Kids Workshops
Located behind Civic Park and next to the Newcastle Region Library in Newcastle, New South Wales, the Newcastle Region Art Gallery hosts one of Australia’s most substantial public art collections outside of a capital city. In addition to the interesting and diverse standard collection, the gallery frequently hosts visiting exhibitions including Art Express, a showcase of a selection of the best HSC major artworks each year.
Buskers Wanted for Markets
Wallsend Markets are looking for busking performers.
Market Dates are: 20th December 2008
January 10th, 17th, 24th 2009
Then every 3rd Saturday.
For details or bookings ring Karen or Garry
49656081
or email: superkarenpaula@hotmail.com
Skate Spaces
Newcastle City Council is planning for the future of skate spaces across the City. We welcome your input at any of the consultations
Come along and have your say at the first session on Thursday 4 December 2008 from 6pm to 7.30pm at multi-purpose building (next to the netball courts), National Park, Parry Street, Newcastle.
Rockin' the Black Dog
The musical talent of the Hunter will sing and play for charity on saturday, December 6, to raise awareness of depression and other mental illnesses.
Rockin the Black Dog, a free, all-ages music festival will include The Seabellies, The Boat People, Vaudeville, and the Newcastle Chamber Choir.
The event, at Camp Shortland, will honour the memory of Julie Firth, a volunteer high school mentor who lost her life on Mothers Day 2008, following her battle with depression.
University Cancellor Professor Trevor Waring said almost 800,000 Australian adults annually would experience a deprerssive illness.
Mayfield History on Show
An award winning historical visual arts and documented display about Mayfield's history, especially it's Aboriginal roots went on exhibition at John Hunter Hospital last week, Mayfield East Primary School's class 3/4P researched and compiled the display which won a National Trust competition for schools this year, in which primary schools were invited to make historical presentations.
Literary Award Winners Announced
Local poets have taken out the major awards in the 2008 Lake Macquarie Literary Award (formerly Roland Robinson Literary Award), with Kylie Rose winning first prize for her poem Bluebottles.
Bluebottles focuses on the relationship between mother and child while something much darker simmers under the surface. In 2006, Kylie received second prize in the Roland Robinson Literary Award for her poem Shark Egg. She is currently collaborating with poets and composers on a project commissioned by the Hunter Writers Centre.
The inaugural Roland Robinson Local Poet’s prize went to Martinsville poet, Magdalena Ball, for her poem Grandpa’s Birds.
2008 Archibald Prize - NSW Regional
31 October – 7 December 2008
2008 Archibald Prize: NSW Regional Tour
The Archibald Prize is Australia’s most extraordinary annual art event. First awarded in 1921, it has become one of this country’s most lucrative and prestigious awards drawing record-breaking interest and crowds to the exhibition of finalists. This year the prize was won by Sydney artist Del Kathryn Barton with a portrait of herself and her children. The regional tour brings the inevitably controversial, yet hugely popular and much anticipated exhibition to Lake Macquarie.
National Art Prize
The University of Newcastle creative arts student Hugh Doyle won the national tertiary art prize in the photography,m photomedia and electronic media catagory.
The winning photo titled Lonely Fridge was part of a series that portrayed a student's garage.
In its 16th year, the art prize is the number one art competition and is run by the Australasian Association of Campus Activities.
Shirley Valentine
Lambton's Newcastle Theatre Company, formerly Newcastle Repertory Club, this month unveiled its 2009 subscription season of, now, six plays and a season of one-acters.
The planned season opener, and major fund raiser for the year, the traditional pantomime, Cinderella, has been postponed until january 2010.
The Willy Russel classic Shirley Valentine will open the year on January 14. Directed by Leslie Wiles, the soul actor in the play is Cheryl Sovechles in the title role.
New-comer to the company, Michael Fiddian, is directorof the second production, An Inspector Calls by J.B Priestly.
Interview with Mojo Juju.
Mojo Juju of Mojo Juju & the Snake Oil Merchants
This Is Not Art Festival - short film
Set in the gritty streets of Newcastle and dubbed as the best independent, emerging and experimental arts festival in Australia. Jam packed with gigs, performances, panels, exhibitions, workshops and just plain fun.
Do you dare to venture?
