Lift your creative game in the Southern Forests & Valleys
So...what's the Arts Uplift?
A supplement (according to the Oxford dictionary) is a thing added to something else in order to complete or enhance it.
We hope a regular dose of our 'Arts Uplift' will boost your flourishing as an:
- artist (emerging or professional)
- arts worker (for an LGA, org or independent)
- Profit for Purpose community organisation
- Creative Industry Entrepreneur (business owner or aspirant)
New Arts Hub for Manjimup
Arts Hub opening soon
39 Giblet St, Manjimup
Much effort in recent months has been directed toward the development of a new artist facility in Manjimup. The 'Hub' is touted to be for Great Art, Creations & Collections from the Manjimup Shire.
Annual membership $60
We hope to provide more info in coming weeks.
For more info contact Carol Hackett (Manager)
0438 866 212
NAIDOC week
3-10 July
This week is NAIDOC week
It's a good time to reflect upon your organisation's relationship with First Nations people and culture.
How to give a meaningful Acknowledgement of Country
This great TED talks gives easy to follow tips
[I mentioned this last month, but thought it was so good, I've kept it in again]
This short TED talk gives great insight into what makes a personalised and engaging 'Acknowledgment of Country'.
Worth a look if you want to appropriately acknowledge First Nations Elders at your next public event.
Arts and wellbeing
Did you check out this ABC series ?
Space 22 is a six-part factual series that follows seven strangers, each with their own lived experience of mental ill health, as they take part in an ambitious experiment to test if the simple act of participating in art can help heal invisible wounds.
New Entertainment Facebook group for Manjimup & surrounds
Need to promote your event online?
This page is to provide Manjimup and surrounding areas with information on ‘Entertainment In Manjimup and Surrounds'. It is aimed at the arts, music, theatre, live performances, festivals, food and anything else serving the Community.
The admin is Joy Hamelyn from Gatsby Skyline.
Artist Opportunities
Call out for exhibition proposals
EOI open for group & solo exhibitions for 2023 program
Painted Tree Gallery
Please contact SFA by the end of July with your Expressions of Interest for one of the few remaining places in our 2023 Painted Tree Gallery program.
Call Fiona on 0418 754 704 or email info@southernforestart.com.au for further info.
Collie Art Prize
You can start preparing now
Their exhibition for 2023 has just been announced.
Beginning on March 4, 2023, the eight-week CAP2023 is sure to be a hit with the creatives of Australia. Entries open Tuesday, October 11, and will close Friday, December 9. The Prize gives artists the chance to reflect on “Identity”.
CAP2023 has a prize pool of $67,500, including the much coveted first prize of $50,000 (sponsored by Collie & Districts Community Bank Branch, South32, Synergy and Coal Miners' Welfare Board).
Regional Arts WA's
Artist of the Month
You can take over RAWA's socials for a month to promote your practice
Do you have an event coming up?
Have you just finished a project you are proud of?
Or are you looking to find new fans and get your work more attention?
Consider becoming RAWA's next Artist of the Month!
Funding
Quick Response Grants
Quick Response Grants are intended to assist regional artists, arts organisations and communities to take up professional or skills development opportunities, or respond to small project opportunities that arise at short notice.
Each round closes at the end of the month.
They are managed by Regional Arts WA.
You can ask for up to $3k for an individual or $5k for an organisation.
It's essential you speak to the project officer before applying to check the eligibility of your idea.
Arts Organisations in Focus
National Association for the Visual Arts
NAVA is the peak body for visual arts practice in Australia.
Even if you don't become a member they have a lot of great resources on their website.
When writing grants it always helps improve the professionalism of your application if you refer to NAVA pay rates as a guide for how much you will pay artists for workshops etc.
Regional Arts WA
Sign up for their monthly e-news
For the most comprehensive news on arts in regional WA sign up for this free monthly newsletter from the team at RAWA.
Creative Leadership
Celebrating Local Leaders
Rob Baker
Congratulations to Ro Baker on his 'Film to Digital' 40 year photographic exhibition at the Pemberton Sports Club.
Rob reminds us that age is no barrier to creative rigour, curiosity and discipline.
Rob's show is on until Sunday 10th, 9am-4pm.
You can read the article written about him on the SFA Facebook page.
How can we help you?
Please tell us what you'd like included in future editions of 'Uplift' to support your creative/community aspirations.
