Dear eNews Member,
Are you considering a tree-change? Ever fancied composing music for Melbourne’s Federation Bells? Do you have a work worthy of a Premier’s Literary Award? Or are you simply looking for some budget-friendly arts action? Well, our multi-talented friends, read on…
There’s been plenty to celebrate this month - Melbourne’s iconic Old Treasury Building hit the big 1-5-0, NGV regained its place as Australia’s most popular gallery and Gotye topped the US music charts.
And as always, we have industry events and opportunities aplenty for your consideration.
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Introducing Arts Victoria’s first Cheap Arts Guide
We're proud to introduce our first ever Cheap Arts Guide. Made with love, this little book provides the scoop on hundreds of free and budget-friendly things to see or do in the arts in Melbourne - and around Victoria.
Great galleries, amazing theatre, hidden creative spaces, loads of live music, festivals, kids activities, regional roadtrips, and plenty of ideas to get your arts off the couch - from dance and drawing classes to zine-making and glee clubs. Plus our best insider tips on how to access cheaper tickets and special offers.
We hope you enjoy reading the guide and exploring all the great art and entertainment Victoria has to offer for under $25.
Collect your free copy the Arts Victoria Cheap Arts Guide from cafes and venues around town or download it from the Arts Victoria website at: arts.vic.gov.au/cheaparts
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Arts Victoria’s Organisations Program Review – Consultation Update
The Arts Sector Survey, a key activity of Arts Victoria’s Organisations Funding Review consultation, has now closed. The survey received 510 responses and we thank everyone who took the time to share their views.
In the coming weeks, we will release a Discussion Paper framing a range of matters to be considered in designing a new program. Details of how to respond to the Paper will be available soon - stay tuned to eNews for the latest information.
If you missed out on responding to the survey, or you wish to contribute further, you can continue to post ideas throughout the Review process to the Review’s Suggestion Box
» Find out more about the Organisations Program Review
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Golden oldie: Old Treasury Building celebrates 150 years
Melbourne’s Old Treasury Building has marked its 150th anniversary with a new exhibition and the launch of a biography on architect JJ Clark, who was all of 19 years old when he designed the building.
One of the nation’s finest examples of Renaissance Revival architecture, the building was second only to Parliament House as the centre of state affairs in Victoria.
JJ (John James) Clark went on to work on other Melbourne landmarks including the City Baths, Customs House (now the Immigration Museum), the Royal Mint and Government House.
The biography, JJ Clark: Architect of the Australian Renaissance by Dr Andrew Dodd, is the first to document his remarkable life and work.
The exhibition Gold and Governors: 150 years of the Old Treasury Building is on display at 20 Spring Street, Melbourne until 30 November 2012. Entry is free.
» Find out more
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Victoria’s art treasures join Google Art Project
Art lovers across the world will be able to get up close and personal with some of Victoria’s greatest cultural treasures as part of the Google Art Project.
The National Gallery of Victoria and Museum Victoria are among 151 cultural institutions in 40 countries selected by Google to be added to the original 17 galleries as part in the second stage of the project.
Launched by Google in February 2011, the project provides online access to high resolution ‘gigapixel’ images of artworks from leading international cultural institutions. Now 185 items from Museum Victoria’s collection and more than 150 of the NGV’s greatest artworks can be engaged with in a new way.
» Visit the Google Art Project website to explore art from around the world.
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Architects Appointed For New Venice Pavilion
One of Victoria’s most highly regarded architectural practices, Denton Corker Marshall will design a new Australian pavilion for the Venice Biennale, planned for completion in 2015.
The Venice Biennale is one of the world’s great showcases for contemporary art and Australia has had a site in the prestigious Giardini location since 1988 – one of only 29 countries to have a permanent national presence.
For further details and concept images
»Find out more
Image: Callum Morton's Valhalla, which featured in the 52nd Venice Biennale
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2012 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards – entries now open
The Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards include five main categories – Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, Drama and Young Adult Fiction – and the winners of these categories are eligible for Australia’s most valuable literary prize, the $100,000 Victorian Prize for Literature.
The first cab off the rank the 2012 is the $15,000 Prize for an Unpublished Manuscript, which may be a collection of stories or a novel, by an emerging Victorian Writer.
Entries for the Prize for an Unpublished Manuscript close on Wednesday 2 May 2012 and the winner will be announced on 1 June 2012 during the Emerging Writers' Festival.
Entries for the remainder of the Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards close on 24 May and the winners will be announced in September.
» Further details including guidelines and application forms
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Regional culture on show at the Regional Victoria Living Expo
Are you a city slicker thinking of making the move to regional Victoria? The first Regional Victoria Living Expo is your chance to explore everything that's great about living and working in regional Victoria – including great arts and culture – and it’s free.
Arts Victoria has worked with Regional Arts Victoria, Multicultural Arts Victoria and ACMI, to create a Cultural Program that showcases the diverse artistic talent that resides in regional Victoria, with performances from artists including Albury/Wodonga's Flying Fruit Fly Circus, Sweet Mona's Choir from Ballarat, Kita Performing Arts Company from Bendigo. There are also interactive, creative activities to keep the kids entertained.
Of course there will be plenty of other important information available, from career opportunities to schools and housing, but please drop by Arts Victoria’s stand for a chat about the wonderful world of regional arts.
Regional Victoria Living Expo Friday 27 - Sunday 29 April 2012
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
» See full details of the cultural program
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Week of opportunities for community arts practitioners
Next week sees three events that may interest community arts practitioners: the Practitioners’ Voices forum; the Making Culture Count conference; and the 100% Melbourne performance.
Practitioners' Voices - Artists in community settings forum – Registrations Open
A day-long forum open to artists practicing across all artforms who work, or wish to work, in community settings. The forum, presented by CASTANET will be an opportunity for artists to explore what they do, why they do it and why it matters.
Featuring a keynote address from Berlin-based group Rimini Protokoll.
Tuesday 1 May 2012
Footscray Community Arts Centre
» Further information and registration details
Making Culture Count: Rethinking measures of cultural vitality, wellbeing and citizenship
The Making Culture Count conference will debate and discuss how we measure and report on the value of culture.
It’s an opportunity to examine culture from an international and a local perspective and explore various approaches to monitoring, evaluating, planning, advocating, predicting and simply understanding cultural change.
2 - 4 May 2012, University of Melbourne
» Find out more or register
100% Melbourne performance
After 100% Berlin, 100% Vienna and 100% Vancouver, it’s now time for 100% Melbourne.
One hundred everyday Melburnians bring the demographics of Melbourne to life, in a unique part-theatre, part-game, part-reality performance.
World renowned artists, Rimini Protokoll draw on the perspectives of ‘experts in daily life’ to create 100% Melbourne. Each participant represents one per cent of the four million people living in Melbourne, putting our census data on stage.
4 - 6 May
Melbourne Town Hall
» More information and booking details
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Call for Expressions of Interest - Extended School Residencies program
Arts Victoria is seeking expressions of interest from Victorian based arts organisations that have experience working in partnership with schools or communities.
The Extended School residencies program supports collaborative projects between arts organisations and schools over a minimum of two school terms, with around $35,000 available for each funded project.
To discuss your interest and to gain an understanding of what the program involves, call Anna Kelly on 8683 3125 (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays only) or visit the Arts Victoria website.
Expressions of Interest for the 2013 round close Friday 4 May 2012.
» Find out more or download an Expression of Interest form
» See examples of previously funded projects
Image: Nelson Park School and Back to Back Theatre
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Artsupport Australia seminar – The Pros and Cons of Endowments and Foundations
Artsupport Australia has organised a free seminar for cultural and arts organisations to learn more about the pros and cons of endowments and foundations. Drawing on experience from the cultural, education and medical research sectors it will present six diverse case studies to stimulate discussion and learnings:
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Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Foundation
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Opera Australia Capital Fund
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University of Melbourne
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National Gallery of Victoria Foundation
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Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation
The seminar is for board directors, CEOs, GMs, CFOs, fundraising and development staff of cultural organisations – with a limit of five representatives per organisation.
Tuesday, 22 May, 2.00 – 7.00pm followed by networking
Telstra Conference Centre
Level 1, 242 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
» Find out more
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New-sound for Melbourne’s Federation Bells
Melbourne’s loudest public artwork – the Federation Bells – have undergone an extensive refurbishment and are ringing out for new music.
Commissioned by the Victorian Government to celebrate the Centenary of Federation in 2001, the Bells sound better than ever, and now offer more ways for the public to interact with them.
Whether you are a professional musician, an aspiring composer, a music student or a talented amateur, you are invited to take up the challenge and compose a piece of music for the Bells.
Visit the Federation Bells website to enter and be in the running for prizes including $2000 cash and entrance into a composition course.
The Federation Bells can be found on the Middle Terrace of Birrarung Marr, between Federation Square, the Yarra River and the MCG.
» Find out more
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‘Jump on the Bandwagon’ with Music Victoria – Membership Drive
Some of Victoria’s most respected musicians, including Kylie Minogue, The Temper Trap, Paul Kelly, Adalita, Dan Sultan, Children Collide and M-Phazes have urged the music community to 'Jump on the Bandwagon' and sign up to Music Victoria’s first membership drive.
Music Victoria was formed to actively encourage and support our tradition of live music and since its formation three years ago has made major inroads as the voice of the local music scene.
By signing up as a member you’re not only doing your bit to support the contemporary music industry peak body, but you’ll also score an invitation to the Music Victoria wrap party on Monday 30 April at the Corner Hotel Bandroom. Rub shoulders with key industry figures and fellow Music Victoria members and enjoy performances from Graveyard Train, Courtney Barnett, Brous and Dan Sultan.
» Find out more
Image: Dan Sultan
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Commissioning opportunity – Australian Theatre for Young People
A reminder that submissions are now open for Australian Theatre for Young People’s atyp Foundation Commission.
The Commission will provide $10,000 to the successful playwright (or writing team) to develop a short script suitable to be performed by actors aged between 10-13 years old.
The winning work will be programmed as part of atyp’s 2013 season and published by Playlab. In addition to the commissioning fee, the winning applicant will receive expenses to travel to Sydney to workshop the script and attend the premiere.
Applications close 12pm Friday 11 May 2012.
» Find out more
Image: Moth by Arena Theatre and Malthouse Theatre. Photo by Vivien Cooper Smith
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Seminar - The Personal Property Securities Act 2009 and how it affects artists
The Arts Law Centre is partnering with the Australian Government Solicitor to present a free seminar in Melbourne on the Personal Property Securities Act and the Personal Property Security Register which enables people to register their interest in personal property.
The seminar will outline the main features of the Act and Register and how it operates, with a focus on how artworks and intellectual property rights are treated.
Thursday 22 May 2012, 6-7:30pm
Australian Government Solicitor Melbourne
Level 21, 200 Queen Street
» To find out more, or RSVP, contact E: rsvpmel@ags.gov.au
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Where is your career going? Deakin University Arts Managers’ Career Survey
Professor Ruth Rentschler of Deakin University is conducting a study of arts managers’ careers, and is seeking participants for a survey to be conducted over the next few months.
What’s important to you in your career? Let Ruth know by completing the survey on arts managers' careers.
Part of the research includes a free seminar for survey respondents to share the results and learnings. It may help your career.
» To participate, or find out more, contact E: rr@deakin.edu.au
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Twice as nice – California Gully artist voted the People’s Choice
California Gully artist Simon Penrose has been voted the winner of the $2,500 Arts Victoria People’s Choice Award.
It follows his win at the Awards ceremony on 9 March, where he received the $5,000 CAL Victorian Indigenous Art Award for Works on Paper for a portrait photograph, entitled Eyes Are The Windows To The Soul.
The Awards are a Victorian Government initiative designed to raise the profile of Victorian Indigenous art and build career opportunities for Indigenous artists across the state.
» Visit the online gallery for the 2012 Victorian Indigenous Art Awards
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NGV ranked the 25th most attended art gallery in the world
The birthday celebrations may be over, but the gifts keep coming for the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), with the announcement that it was Australia’s most visited gallery – and the 25th most visited in the world in 2011 – according to The Art Newspaper’s annual survey.
In a milestone year for the NGV it celebrated its 150th anniversary, opened new spaces for children and for contemporary art, announced new acquisitions, hosted an array of special exhibitions and regained its status as the nation’s most popular gallery.
The NGV’s attendance figure of 1,547,495, put it ahead of leading international galleries such as Tate Britain in London, the Guggenheim Museum in New York, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
Congratulations also to Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) which featured on the Art Museum attendance list, with 895,410 visitors, making it the 63rd most attended in the world.
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Gotye hits #1
2011 was a big year for Australian sensation, Gotye, when he picked up a heap of awards, including three ARIAs, but 2012 has been a fantastic year with his single Somebody That I Used to Know currently # 1 in the United States and 17 other countries.
There was a time when Gotye needed a leg up to take his career to the next level, and in 2008 he received an Arts Victoria Music Touring grant for a European tour to support the release of his second album, Like Drawing Blood.
Arts Victoria’s Contemporary and Live Music Development program helps Victorian musicians and bands take the next step in their career – whether its recording a debut album, cracking into the international market or promoting a new release – and supports the creative growth and viability of the Victorian music industry.
» Find out more about the Contemporary and Live Music Development program
» Read more about Gotye's Music Touring grant
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The 2012-13 Victorian State Budget will be handed down on Tuesday 1 May 2012.
Keep an eye on your inboxes as we'll send out a special edition of eNews next Tuesday to give you the details on the arts initiatives.
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