August 2011 News, What's On, Editorial & Opportunities
Welcome to the last month of winter. Despite the cold and rain, lots of interesting things are on the horizon for this month. Check out the Table of Contents to find the things that interest you.
Aspiring-project-people: look out for the WESTFEST grant, as submissions for the September school holiday program closes on 17 August 2011. It;s a chance to work on a project with young people in the western suburbs of Newcastle.
Other big news is that the Octapod has moved to 401 Hunter Street. If you're in Newcastle, drop in a say "hi" to the team, and maybe lend a hand unpacking a few boxes ;)
Notice Board
- Upcoming courses at Hunter Writers Centre
- Belly dance classes in Newcastle
- Octapod has moved to 401 Hunter St Newcastle
- This Is Not Art Festival has been saved!
- Newcastle Council's new Major Events Calendar
- Artsbark Newsletter July 2011
- This Is Not Art Festival Under Threat
- HVAC Fundamentals of Performance Course
- 2011 Newcastle Poety Prize shortlist announced
- Enrolling now for Term 3 Kids classes
- Short +Sweet: Script Writing Competition – entries close 12 August
- Calling all fashion designers for the Frock On Newcastle Fashion Design Competition and Fashion Parade
Whats On
- Front Room Gallery presents 'Vessels' by Brooke Stevens
- Continuous Conversation: 4 artists and the Woolongong Connection
- Dungog Arts Society Annual Exhibition
- CASE STUDY: Compass Community Art Space
- CASE STUDY: Muswellbrook & Upper Hunter Eisteddfod
- Hymns and Songs of Praise (August 27)
- Saidi Combos & Choreography Workshop at Eastern Dreaming Boutique and Belly Dance Studio
- Shakespeare's "As You Like It" directed by Rod Ansell
- Shakespeare's "As You Like It" directed by Rod Ansell
- Exhibition: It's All In The Mix
- Land of the Pharaohs Exhibition
- Newcastle Spinners & Weavers Annual Trading Day
- Writers Expo
- Photography Exhibition: Wilderness to Water
- SMALL WORKS
- Beethoven Spectacular
Editorial
Opportunities
Upcoming courses at Hunter Writers Centre
Two upcoming courses have places available - book now via newcastlewriters@gmail.com. Creative Writing: Saturdays 13 &20 August, 10am-1pm ... Read more
Belly dance classes in Newcastle
Belly Dance Classique - Term 3 classes now on! Learn the art of Oriental belly dance with Carla - a great way to have fun, keep fit and learn about different cultures. Suitable for ages 16 yrs and up. Monday nights ... Read more
Octapod has moved to 401 Hunter St Newcastle
After 11 years at TPI House it is time to move to new premises. We are now located at 401 Hunter St Newcastle, next door to Tantrum Theatre. We will be renovating the space and celebrating with a relaunch party in coming months. We hope you enjoy this photo of what Octapod looks like when it's empty (TPI House)! We will post some photos of the new space soon. ... Read more
This Is Not Art Festival has been saved!
This Is Not Art and Octapod would like to express our heart felt gratitude for the incredible community support that has not only raised a massive $8750 through the Pozible site but has created the catalyst for other much needed financial support. Go to our latest blog for all the details: ... Read more
Newcastle Council's new Major Events Calendar
Newcastle City Council has developed a Major Events Calendar and we need the community’s help in keeping it up to date so if you hear or know of an event coming up that is not on the calendar already please let us know or pass on the Events Application form attached and send it to the events email address eventscalendar@ncc.nsw.gov.au ... Read more
Artsbark Newsletter July 2011
Welcome to the July issue of Artsbark. The 'editor's desk' features contributions from five of our subscribers; Robert Pollock, Pippa Robinson, Anthony Scully, Leanne Davy and Jean Davies, and is very inspiring reading. There is also all the regular listings; events & festivals, artist & funding opportunities, and workshops & conferences. ... Read more
This Is Not Art Festival Under Threat
The This Is Not Art Festival is under threat. We have been notified that TINA's current triennial funding has not been renewed. This means with just 12 weeks until the annual arts festival is scheduled to kick off the TINA operational budget is $18,000 short. ... Read more
HVAC Fundamentals of Performance Course
Attached is information on our next course commencing on 18th July with a graduation performance at Theatrefest Hunter on 10th September. Contact for more information: info@huntervalleyactorscentre.com.au ... Read more
2011 Newcastle Poety Prize shortlist announced
Congratulations to the following poets who have been shortlisted for the 2011 Newcastle Poetry Prize. ... Read more
Call out for accessible art for Port Stephens exhibition
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CASE STUDY: Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre
Located across from the beautiful lake foreshore at Warners Bay, the Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre is a venue where people can enjoy concerts, plays, musicals, and other quality live productions. What is your venue used for? ... Read more
INTERVIEW: Cirque Du Soleil: Saltimbanco
“Saltimbanco represents the challenge we have in today’s world: respecting each other, living and working together, despite our differences. We have to believe in a better world, and believe that we can play a role in it.” Guy Laliberte, Cirque du Soleil founder. ... Read more
REVIEW: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
Newcastle Theatre Company’s interpretation of Edward Albee’s classic “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” was a refreshing but confronting view on interpersonal relationships and the darkness which is inside us all. Director Janet Nelson has said the play is a “a love story…about two people desperately trying to stay together and ... Read more
REVIEW: Wonder by Tantrum Theatre
Tantrum Theatre’s Wonder is currently showing at the Civic Playhouse Theatre during the School holidays from the 6-16th of July. The one-hour play is a fabulous winter escape for the whole family. Wonder has a great caste of young actors. Anne Berry on Cello provides the backing music for the performance. ... Read more
CASE STUDY: Dungog Arts Society
Dungog Arts Society was established to foster creative activities for its members and to further develop artistic awareness in Dungog. ... Read more
WESTFEST 2011 grants available
The Loft Youth Arts and Cultural Centre is looking to support organisations and community groups to run events for young people in the Newcastle LGA’s western corridor. This grants program is running complimentary to an initiative that is designed to support young people directly to create and run events for their own communities as well. ... Read more
CASE STUDY: Peter Norvill
Peter Norvill is an artist based in the Upper Hunter. You can view more of his work on his website, or contact him directly on 02 65 466175 or 0409 660583. Briefly describe your art or work? SURREALISM. ... Read more
Enrolling now for Term 3 Kids classes
Enrolling now for Term 3 Capoeira Kids and Mini Movers and Shakers classes. ... Read more
Short +Sweet: Script Writing Competition – entries close 12 August
Mick Hills, Festival Director Short + Sweet Newcastle, invites all writers who have a connection with Newcastle, the Hunter or Central Coast to this year’s competition. The 2010 festival was a huge success, sixty-two scripts were entered and more than 70 people got involved as writers, readers, actors, directors and backstage crew. ... Read more
Front Room Gallery presents 'Vessels' by Brooke Stevens
In 2010 Brooke Stevens was awarded the Ford Scholarship generously sponsored by Helen and Christopher Ford. The prize assists in the development of a body of work for exhibition at The Front Room Gallery and Damien Minton Gallery in Sydney. Brooke Steven's solo exhibition shows the figure as an emotive vessel carrying more than the sum of our physical selves. ... Read more
Continuous Conversation: 4 artists and the Woolongong Connection
Dave Teer, Ivor Fabok and Kevin Norton appear at the Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre courtesy of the Defiance Gallery, Newtown and Paul Higgs courtesy of Stella Downer Fine Art , Waterloo. Dave Teer: Dave was introduced to steel through his work as a boilermaker in Muswellbrook. ... Read more
Dungog Arts Society Annual Exhibition
Artists are invited to enter our Annual Exhibition. Closing date for entries 30th August 2011 See Flyer for details. ... Read more
CASE STUDY: Compass Community Art Space
What is your venue used for? Art exhibitions. We are able to accommodate small installations. Both first time and professional artists are encouraged to exhibit in the space. What are some of the features and facilities of the space? ... Read more
Calling all fashion designers for the Frock On Newcastle Fashion Design Competition and Fashion Parade
Great exposure for aspiring designers. Prizes to the value of: Designer of the Year: $1500. Street Wear: $1000. Swimwear and Beachwear: $1000. Cocktail: $1000. Recycled Threads: $1000. Red Carpet: $1000. Millinery: $500. HSC Encouragement: $500. ... Read more
CASE STUDY: Muswellbrook & Upper Hunter Eisteddfod
The Muswellbrook and Upper Hunter Eisteddfod is heading into it's 20th year, with Thirty-eight sessions of competition to be held this year at Muswellbrook Public School. How would you describe your organisation to a stranger? What is your role within it? ... Read more
Hymns and Songs of Praise (August 27)
Celebrate the Christian tradition of hymn and song singing. Features: The Promise and all its former members in a reunion performance, and Albert Mataafa, who sings with New Zealand Voices, and Auckland's premier a cappella group, V8. Freewill offering collected. ... Read more
Saidi Combos & Choreography Workshop at Eastern Dreaming Boutique and Belly Dance Studio
SAIDI COMBOS AND CHOREOGRAPHY WITH RACHEL BOND FROM INSPIRE BELLYDANCE - SYDNEY ... Read more
Shakespeare's "As You Like It" directed by Rod Ansell
Reamus Youth Theatre's As You Like It Innovative Shakespearean Theatre A Reamus Youth Theatre Production Directed by Rod Ansell - August 12 to 20 Reamus Youth Theatre and Rod Ansell present one of the great comedy plays by William Shakespeare. ... Read more
Shakespeare's "As You Like It" directed by Rod Ansell
Reamus Youth Theatre's As You Like It Innovative Shakespearean Theatre A Reamus Youth Theatre Production Directed by Rod Ansell - August 12 to 20 Reamus Youth Theatre and Rod Ansell present one of the great comedy plays by William Shakespeare. ... Read more
Exhibition: It's All In The Mix
You are invited to the opening of 'It's All In The Mix', 10 August 2011, 5.30-7.30pm. Fine Arts and Indigenous Design. Great Lakes TAFE Art and Design School. To be opened by Maggie Saggus, Lester Searle and Steve Williams. ... Read more
Land of the Pharaohs Exhibition
Uncover the past during the Land of the Pharaohs exhibition at Avondale College library from August 8 to 30. Hundreds of priceless artefacts, some thousands of years old will be on display, including a large urn found in Egypt's famous 'step pyramid', along with glassware and pottery from the first century. ... Read more
Newcastle Spinners & Weavers Annual Trading Day
If you're a knitter, spinner, weaver or fibre fan - here's your chance to restock your stash! ... Read more
Writers Expo
The Lake Macquarie Fellowship of Australian Writers is holding a Writer's Expo on Saturday, 6th August at 9.30am to 11.30am. Something for everyone including readings and mini-workshops on all genres and aspects of writing. ... Read more
Photography Exhibition: Wilderness to Water
Photography by Rohan Harvey and Jo-Ann McRae. Opening 7pm Friday July 22nd. All welcome. ... Read more
SMALL WORKS
OPENED BY MARGARET RANDALL SUNDAY 24TH JULY 2PM Small Works exhibition features 24 local and Sydney artistswith over 58 artworks no larger than 30cm square, and cover various mediums, such as, painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, drawing and installation. ... Read more
Beethoven Spectacular
Chamber works of Beethoven performed by Baritone Christopher Allan, Flautist Sally Walker, Clarinettist Ian Cook, Cellist Anthea Scott-Mitchell, Pianists Gian-Franco Ricci, Helen Smith and Daniel Murray. ... Read more
