February ENews
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Hi everyone, Happy New Year.
Sitting on a shelf in a Port Melbourne storage shed, one archive box looks a little flimsier than the rest.
Blow off the dust. Remove the lid. Inside: dozens of neatly arranged manila envelopes, each inscribed in black marker with a location.
Bairnsdale. Maryborough. Benalla. Geelong.
Extract one. Open it… gently.
On yellowing pages, typed or wonderfully handwritten, some five decades of arts council history. Newsletters, minutes, pictures, correspondence; buried treasure.
Formed in 1969 as the Victorian Arts Council, in 2019 Regional Arts Victoria turns 50. Over the coming 12 months, we look forward to looking back on this milestone, and to sharing some of what we find with you.
Year 50 is shaping up to produce a few treasures of its own. So scroll down for the latest edition of the Regional Arts Victoria eNews. See what you uncover.
Joe Toohey
CEO
PROGRAMMING
Seeing art with your body
We've got some practical tips for young people this year through our Arts & Education program.
Some of our available touring works use the physical to explore team building, togetherness, character development, trust and responsibility. We're encouraging students to see art using the body - especially while the weather warrants it.
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Taste of Africa demystifies cultural diversity through rhythm, raw energy and acrobatics. Impro Melbourne calls character into play emerging from students' own creative impetus and body response. Stack Up with Circus Oz is a fun and physical incursion bringing young people to their edge in a safe and supportive environment.
There is loads on offer this year. Check out the program.
We are also pleased to share with you the Australian Theatre for Young People's (ATYP) On Demand live streaming program for regional and remote schools. Intersection 2019: Arrival is free to schools across Australia, being broadcast at 1:00 PM AEDT on Wednesday 6 February. To tune-in head to www.atypondemand.com.au to create your free account.
Regional Arts Victoria's Arts & Education program provides inspiring arts experiences to children and young people throughout Victoria.
Welcome back folks. We're pumped to see you!
Speak with Pippin Davies
Arts & Education Manager
pdavies@rav.net.au
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Image courtesy of Australian Theatre for Young People. Intersection 2019: Arrival by Australian Theatre for Young People
PROGRAMMING
Connecting Places
The first 2019 round of Creative Victoria’s Small Regional Presenters Fund opens this month. You need to have booked your program to apply for this funding. If you wish to book a performance from our Connecting Places program specifically designed for halls, your booking must be confirmed Wednesday 6 February.
Connecting Places is our community touring program supporting community presenters to develop their audiences and build arts participation.
Talk with Rosie Dwyer
Connecting Places Manager
rdwyer@rav.net.au
Image courtesy of The Space Company. Stardust/The Mission by The Space Company
PROGRAMMING
Touring Services
We've been working with artists and venues across the state to compile an impeccable 2019 touring roster.
Traversing themes rich in the human experience, as well as deep in connection to people and country, there is much to be excited about.
What's coming to your town?
Touring Services delivers high quality arts experiences to performing arts centres throughout Victoria and across the country.
Talk with Dale Packard
Touring Services Manager
dpackard@rav.net.au
Image by Aaron Walker. By A Thread by One Fell Swoop Circus.
PARTNERSHIPS
Thriving creative practice
This year Anna Kennedy, Membership Coordinator, expands her role by coordinating Arts Connect. This series of free, one-day professional development events responds to the specific needs of regional artists and arts organisations, supporting communities to drive the development of their own creative practice.
Please save the following dates.
24 February Arts Connect Wangaratta: Market the Heart
23 March Arts Connect Whitfield
7 April Arts Connect Dookie
Arts Connect is supported by the Australian Government's Regional Arts Fund, which supports the arts in regional and remote Australia, as well as Regional Arts Victoria and Local Government Authorities.
Speak with Anna Kennedy
Memberships Coordinator
akennedy@rav.net.au
Image by Ashlee Laing. Untitled (You Can't Just Waltz In Here) by Ashlee Laing
PARTNERSHIPS
Seeking a sea change?
Folks, when creating the possibilities of your life... consider Portland for a sea change. It's about 4hrs south west of Melbourne.
Our partners at Glenelg Shire Council seek a full time Venue Operations Coordinator for the Portland Arts Centre.
The Centre nestles a block behind the water, still capturing the fresh sea breeze. All those positive ions! It is surrounded by dramatic coastlines and volcanic cliffs. Alongside isolated beaches and majestic forests. People adventure into dreams. And then, The Arts!
Submit applications online via our website by 5pm on 24 February 2019.
Speak with Susie Lyons
Arts and Culture Manager
Glenelg Shire Council
slyons@glenelg.vic.gov.au
03 5522 2301
Image courtesy of The Space Company. Stardust/The Mission by The Space Company
PARTNERSHIPS
... in the regions
Our Creative Arts Facilitators are back in business for the year, and work full-time supporting the development of creative practice in their regions.
If your interest lies in setting up an arts space, facilitating creative practice, or looking to expand your creativity in different ways... give the team a call. We're all about building sincere connections that help get you where you are going.
The Creative Arts Facilitators are also a really great resource for finding out more about the local community they work in, and can often point you to local contacts if you are looking to work in the regions. Particularly if you are working with regional artists interested in applying for the Regional Arts Fund (which is now open).
Speak with Liz Zito
Director of Partnerships
lzito@rav.net.au
Image by Michelle McFarlane. Possible Not 2017 by ACT Natimuk.
Opportunities
*JOB OPPORTUNITY* Senior Curator, Latrobe Regional Gallery, Morwell applications close 3 February
Other Art Fair, Melbourne applications close 4 February
Creative Victoria VicArts grant applications close 7 February
Text Prize for Young Adult & Children's Writing applications close 8 February
*JOB OPPORTUNITY* Executive Producer, BalletLab applications close 8 February
Koorie Youth Summit logo design expressions of interest close 10 February
Radiant Pavilion Curatorial mentorship applications close 10 February
Castlemaine Creative Residency Program expressions of interest close 11 February
Creative Victoria Innovation in Marketing grant applications close 14 February
Call for submissions Growing Up Arab in Australia submissions due 15 February
*JOB OPPORTUNITY* Venue Operations Coordinator, Portland Arts Centre applications close 24 February
Kestin Indigenous Illustrator Award applications close 28 February
Creative Victoria Music Works - Major Funding round applications close 28 February
Wyndham Art Gallery STOLEN Exhibition expressions of interest open
Wangaratta Contemporary Textile Award 2019 Open for entries
Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize 2019 applications open
Cells for Writers program seeking applicants, Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne
Events
25 January - East Gippsland Art Gallery presents picnicking with the Wolves
23 February - All Abilities Disco hosted by Latrobe Music, Morwell
1 March - East Gippsland Art Gallery presents Deirdre Jack's Remembered Landscapes
1 March - East Gippsland Art Gallery presents Tracey Waddell's Evolutionary
5 April - East Gippsland Art Gallery presents Code Breakers: Women in Games
27 April - The Elixir of Love: Donizetti's Famous Farce, various locations
As the intermediary
"...conversation provided an opportunity to better understand the challenges and successes from each perspective, fostering what is essentially a shared vision. That of broadening engagement of children and young people in formative arts experiences. It was helpful to hear..."
- Pippin Davies, Arts & Education Manager
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