November 2013 Issue 132 ISBN: 1324 2822
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arts and cultural news from the NSW Central West
local arts news 8 pages of local arts events Lachlan Valley Biennial Art Awards opportunities to exhibit funding opportunities auditions workshops
Cover image: Greer Honeywill The housing estate is not to scale # 2, Huon pine, American cherry wood, American redwood 126 (diam) x 21cm. Photo: Peter Whyte. On show in the Wood: Deisgn and Architecture exhibition at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery until December 8.
This newsletter is also available by email. Sign up at: www.artsoutwest.org.au Arts OutWest promotes, facilitates, educates and advocates for arts and cultural development for communities of Central West NSW BATHURST • BLAYNEY • CABONNE • COWRA • FORBES • LACHLAN • LITHGOW • OBERON • ORANGE • PARKES • WEDDIN • WELLINGTON
About Us
From the Executive Officer
Arts OutWest Inc Servicing the Central West since 1974
It has become fashionable to be regional. Once the poor cousins, it is fair to say that regional issues have overcome their overlooked status and have moved to the forefront. We are seeing this in both state and federal levels politically, but it is also prevalent across many sectors. There have always been issues of access and equity for regional people, and the sense that there is a diminished arts offer for those living outside the major metropolitan centres. Now funding programs are trying to be more inclusive, and arts organisations are increasingly factoring in regional outreach into their planning. As a Regional Arts Development Officer (or RADO) I am increasingly included in consultation about arts development and the RADO network is referred to as one of the most important avenues for delivering services across the state.
Phone: 02 6338 4657 Email: artsoutwest@csu.edu.au PO Box 8272 CSU LPO Bathurst NSW 2795 www.artsoutwest.org.au AOW STAFF Executive Officer | Tracey Callinan Communications | Maryanne Jaques Central West Aboriginal Arts Development Officer | Aleshia Lonsdale Finance (PT) | Bronwyn Giovenco Arts & Health (PT) | Christine McMillian Youth Projects (PT) | Zoe Rodwell Spread the Word (PT) | Anna Evans Mailout Volunteer | Andy Gould COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT Libby Oldham - general | President Cr Sharon Wilcox - Cabonne | Vice Pres Cr Graham Falconer - Forbes | Tres. Fran Charge - Oberon | Secretary Heather Blackley - Lachlan Cr Carly Brown - Weddin Cr Jess Jennings - Bathurst Brian Langer - Cowra Cr Maree Statham - Lithgow Phoebe Maroulis - Wellington Elizabeth Matthews - Parkes Nyree Reynolds - Blayney Kylie Shead - general membership Kate Smith - Charles Sturt University Alan Sisley - Orange ARTS OUTWEST IS SUPPORTED BY Arts NSW; Local councils of Central West NSW: Bathurst Regional, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Forbes, Lachlan, Lithgow, Oberon, Orange, Parkes, Weddin and Wellington; and Charles Sturt University. MEMBERSHIP Join Arts OutWest. Individual member $20, Organisation $30 per annum. Annual membership Jan - Dec.
It’s important that we grasp the opportunities in the arts offered through this upgrading of regional issues. Finding ways to develop the arts is never easy, so being able to capitalise on the new value given to regional work may be a factor that can help make it that bit easier. This may mean that there are more ways of building partnerships with major arts bodies nationally. It could be that city based events or venues may be more open to programming regional work. Maybe there are even ways of developing cross regional partnerships so that we work with other regional areas and learn from their practice. What I strongly advocate is that as a regional area we are not a passive receiver of city arts, but that we find ways of telling our own stories, expressing our own ideas and ensuring that the regional voice is both strong and respected in the arts. Tracey Callinan, executive officer, Arts OutWest
Have input into policies DISCUSSION PAPER
Developing An Arts And Cultural Policy For NSW The NSW Government is developing an Arts and Cultural Policy. The They have published this discussion paper as one of the key steps in delivering the Policy. The discussion paper was developed based on discussions between the NSW Government agencies and key stakeholders and on information provided by stakeholders www.arts.nsw.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Final_ ACPdiscussionpaper_web.pdf
CONTENT DEADLINES Artspeak |15th of the month Website, radio etc | two weeks prior THANKYOU Thank you to the media agencies who assist Arts OutWest to promote arts events, in particular: ABC Central West, 2BS, 2MCE, 2PK, 2LT, 2EL, 2GZ, Binjang Radio, Fairfax, WIN News, Prime7 news and local independent media. YOUR FEEDBACK We want you to receive the best service. Please forward comments.
CASP Country Arts Support Program
Thank you to all groups who put in an application to the 2014 Country Arts Support Program. CASP applications have been assessed locally and are now with the state panel. The Minister for the Arts, Mr Geroge Souris, will make an announcement of successful grants across the state soon with projects starting from January 2014. DISCLAIMER Articles appearing in Artspeak attributed to individuals do not necessarily express the views of Arts OutWest. All content, including event listing details, is sourced from the community and reprinted here and online in good faith. Arts OutWest accepts no responsibility for date, price, content or venue changes, or cancellation of events. Arts OutWest reserves the right to edit or omit contributions.
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Arts OutWest News WORKING IN THE ARTS
Your responsibilities as an artist At Arts OutWest we believe that part of being a professional artist is being professional about how you go about your business. Those who have attended the AFTRS Open courses with Monica Davidson in Orange, the recent NAVA seminars or other Arts OutWest workshops will have heard this said many times. Running your artistic practice as a business means that, like other businesses, there will be business costs to outlay. One of these costs is public liability insurance. All artists who run activities with the public – running a workshop, running a community art project, teaching etc – and either charge a fee directly to participants or invoice someone to get paid for it, should have public liability insurance.
Public Liability insurance
Public Liability insurance covers you and your business for losses or damage a third party suffers (or claims to have suffered) as a result of your business activities. This provides protection against legal and court costs (i.e. legal liability) in the event that someone is injured, or has their property damaged while you are providing a service to them. There are a number of low cost PL insurance options designed for those in the arts. Some professional organisations, such as NAVA, provide cover as part of their membership fees.
Working for Arts OutWest
Arts OutWest regularly employs local artists in short term roles as workshop facilitators, crew or project coordinators. Last year more than 30 people were paid for short term work with Arts OutWest. It is a policy of Arts OutWest that artists who invoice us for the work they do for us carry their own public liability insurance. It is also a policy that adults who work on Arts OutWest activities and have contact with children have a current NSW Working With Children Check. From 2014 we will be strictly working to this policy. If you don’t have your own public liability insurance or a working with children check, we’ll support you to make sure you have all the appropriate cover, but we cannot consider paying an arts practitioner who is not prepared to take responsibility for having these requirements.
The first music workshop for Silos Project, Cowra, on October 19 led by acclaimed Australian musician Scott Saunders with local music teachers Mary-anne Wright and Kerrie O’Dea. In November Alison Plevey and Alison Buckley will run contemporary dance development workshops with high school students. Photos: Phoebe Cowdrey Details of the next workshops at: SilosProject.com
Working with Children Checks
This year a new system for Working With Children checks was introduced in NSW. It’s an easy system in which you can make an online application, followed up by showing your ID at an RTA (RMS) office with a payment of $80. Once you have been checked and cleared you will be given an ID number so that employers can do an online check of your clearance. The check is valid for five years and is a one off payment. Complete your WWCC online at: www.kids.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/NewWorking-with-Children-Check We’re currently preparing some fact sheets on these issues. Contact us if you’d like more information.
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CASP news: From little things big things grow: The CASP funded the Central West Short Play Festival (Bathurst Theatre Company with support from Local Stages) was held in Bathurst in April this year. It got a second life with five of the locally written and produced short plays performed as part of the Kalari Lachlan River Arts Festival program in Forbes in October. Above: Kay Nankervis and Vince Melton in Julia Andrews’ ‘The Picnic Spot’. Photo: Arts OutWest.
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Local Arts News
River Words: Kalari River Arts Festival Poetry Competition infants school winner, Forbes Kindergarten student Fyn Harrison with winning poem The Big Carp. WRITING
River Words: Kalari River Arts Festival Poetry Competition Central West Libraries and the Central West Writers’ Centre hosted a River Words Poetry Competition to support the Kalari River Arts Festival Forbes. They asked people to send in their poems on A4 size sheets of paper and include the word “river”. A total of 95 entries were received and are on display at Forbes Library. The winners are: Primary/Infants School (prize of $100 each): • Forbes Kindergarten student Fyn Harrison The Big Carp • Orange Year 6 student Jeremy Elliott Little Sally in the Valley Secondary School (prize of $100): • Bathurst Year 7 student Georgia Butt Harvest Time Highly Commended: Bathurst Year 7 student Felix McClymont The Crystal River and Bathurst Year 8 student Mathew Vance River Loss Adult (prize of $100): • Keith Rawsthorne, of Forbes Kalari - My River Highly Commended: • Lee Reynolds, of Forbes The Lachlan River OPPORTUNITY
Macquarie Theatre for sale Wellington’s Macquarie Theatre is on the market. The Swift Street space has tenanted commercial and residential spaces and is currently used as a community space - housing art shows, dance classes, local productions and meetings. Further information: www.prddubbo.com.au/ or phone Lagan Whalan PRD Nationwide Dubbo 0423 445 224.
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VIDEO: Bathurst’s Smashed Arts surprised visitors to the Bathurst1000 family day with a large ‘flash mob,’ a dance performed by a hundred or so local young people. See the video on our YAOW youth arts site: http://yaow.com.au/bathurst-flashmob/ PUBLIC ART
Sculpture by the Sea artwork for Bathurst
Bathurst Regional Council has secured $20,000 grant from the Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris to add one of the 2013 Sculpture By the Sea artworks to the collection of Bathurst Regional Art Gallery. This is the first grant of this kind from the NSW Government, which will see one of the high profile sculptures become a permanent part of the local collection. BRC beat 29 other local Councils competing for the grant.
“I congratulate the State Government on this initiative that supports the development of quality regional art collections such as ours and assists in the development of high quality community and public art installations which help us attract significant interest from visitors and our local community,” said Bathurst Mayor Gary Rush.
Acquisition of the sculpture is part of a plan by Council to create a sculpture walk and public art attraction in the busy Keppel Street hub. It will join the sculpture, Pink Rose Bowl by Australian sculptor, Anne Ferguson which sits in the grassed forecourt area at the entrance to the Art Gallery and Bathurst City Library complex. The new piece will add to a growing and impressive local sculpture collection including works by renowned sculptors Margel and Frank Hinder, Ian McKay, Norma Redpath and Paul Selwood alongside the work of contemporary artists Will Coles and Sean Cordiero and Indigenous artists Jonathan Jones and Danie Mellor. Bathurst Regional Council staff will visit Sculpture by the Sea to select the sculpture with an announcement about the piece and the artist to be made in November. www.sculpturebythesea.com MUSIC
10th Man Exhumed: vote now Bathurst band 10th MaN are representing the Central West region in the national ABC EXHUMED band competition. After two months of voting, 10th MaN are currently fifth out of 44 finalists in the People’s Choice award, but they are 500 votes behind the leaders, Wagga-Wagga cover-band Deja Groove. If you have been putting it off, there is now only one month left to cast your vote: www.abc.net.au/tv/exhumed/bands/
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WATCH: ABC Central West’s Robert Virtue captured the Tullamore Zombie Siege: www.abc.net.au/local/videos/2013/10/14/3868601.htm
Zombies, time travel and ninjas Dr. Matt Finch arrived back in Parkes in September as Reader-In-Residence to lead seven months of storytelling events and literacy adventures for kids and adults. September events included Big Box Battle and Time Travel Detectives in Parkes followed by the epic Zombie Siege at Tullamore Showground, October 10-11. High school students from Tullamore, Trundle and Parkes faced off against the walking dead in a massive apocalyptic roleplay scenario featuring zombies, mad scientists and emergency services. “In between the serious literacy stuff like reviewing books to see if they had information to help them survive, making plans using maps of Australia and NSW, they were also getting into hands-on zombie battles,” Dr Finch said.
Artists Genevieve Carroll and Bill Mosley’s Hill End Press has been featured in a new book called Working Space (above) by New York Vogue photographer Martyn Thompson.
Hartley’s Talisman Gallery has moved - just down the road and set up shop at Hartley Historic Site. The Metal sculpture gallery displays and sells the work of renowned metal sculpture artist, Ron Fitzpatrick.
“What we’ve hoped to do is give them an experience that you really can’t get in any other way - to step inside the world of a book or a movie, and learn that the choices you make have consequences” - Dr Matt Finch.
Matt is an award-winning British writer and educator who has worked around the world from the mountains of Peru to the streets of Brooklyn – most recently as adviser to Australasia’s largest public library system in Auckland, New Zealand. His speciality is creating role-play and interactive story events for people of all ages. Parkes Shire Library and Parkes High School have brought Matt in the for the extended residency, thanks to sponsorship from Central West Credit Union, Northparkes Mine, a grant from Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR), and Department of Education and Communities. "Matt is a storyteller and leader who inspires readers and writers across all ages, from four years old to forty, and beyond! Without a doubt Matt will engage and enthuse our community, helping librarians to educate people about the vital importance of literacy," said Shellie Buckle, Manager Cultural, Education and Library Services. For more information call Parkes Shire Library 6861 2309. Follow Matt on Twitter @DrMattFinch
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Lithgow Photography Group held a very successful Industrial Ruins Photography Tour as part of the annual Festival of Walking calendar of events on this side of the Mountains. Snap happy participants clicked their way around various locations including Blast Furnace Park and Eskbank Station Precinct with the assistance of photographer David Spillane from Delightful Perspective before enjoying a delicious afternoon tea by Jean. Pictured here in front of retired Steam Locomotive ‘Possum’ at Eskbank House, with some already looking forward to next year’s tour. Facebook: Lithgow Photography Group
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Local Arts News 2013 Lachlan Valley Biennial Art Awards
Cowra Regional Art Gallery. October 2-20, 2013
Contemporary Winner Dermot Rodwell with Mayor Bill West.
Traditional Winner David Lake with Evening Pastoral-Hay.
By Gwen Clark, Cowra Art Group Exhibition Judge Annabel Wallace, from Murringo, opened the 2013 Lachlan Valley Biennial Art Awards in the Cowra Regional Art Gallery on Friday night 4th October. Sixteen of the 40 participating artists from within 100 kms of Cowra and their families were able to be present to hear Annabel announce the prize winners from amongst the 70 artworks entered in the Exhibition. As usual the standard of the works presented continues to surprise and delight those attending a very pleasant evening. Cowra Regional Art Gallery Director Brian Langer welcomed the gathering. Cowra Art Group President Pamela Heikkinen thanked the Director for his valuable assistance and cooperation, and praised her team for their work in setting up the exhibition and Opening night. Judge Annabel Wallace gave an interesting address in which she stressed the importance of introducing children to art and encouraging them to create for themselves. Prize Winners were: The Gwen Rosevear Award for Traditional Art was won by David Lake of Newbridge with a beautiful oil painting Evening Pastoral – Hay. Highly Commended were Carolyn Shaw of Young, and Peter Larsen of Woodstock. Both were water-colours. The Award for Contemporary Art was won by another Woodstock artist – Dermot Rodwell with a thoughtful and beautifully executed acrylic titled Liaison. Highly Commended were John Dreverman of Cowra, and Margaret Atkinson of Young. The Peter Slattery Memorial Award winner for Mixed Media was Cowra artist Christine Lanham with her interesting work Deep and Silent. Highly Commended was Wanda Driscoll of Orange. The Waugoola Motors Award for Works On Paper was won by Dennis Claydon of Orange with his pastel Mullock Heaps – Coober Pedy. Highly Commended was a remarkable work by 13 year old Kaluumn Lee Maple of Mullion Creek. Kaluumn also was the recipient of the Special Commendation Award for his pencil-work of a collection of wonderful faces entitled Boxed Inn.
Winner of Works On Paper. Mullock Heaps-Coober Pedy by Dennis Claydon.
A full photo gallery of pictures from the Lachlan Biennial Art Awards will feature in the November the 3rd Arts Sunday, online at local Faitrfax papers.
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Winner of the Mixed Media section Christine Lanham with Deep and Silent.
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What’s On | November 2013 A selection of new events from the Central West NSW regional cultural calendar Also look at events around the region at: www.artsoutwest.org.au/whats_on/
Arts and cultural events in Central West NSW. Listed by event type, then by local government area. BATHURST REGION
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Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
70-78 Keppel Street Bathurst 6333 6555 www.bathurstart.com.au Opening: $8/ $6 BRAGS. Exhibitions free Tues - Sat 10am-5pm. Sun 11am-2pm f www.facebook.com/bathurstart 25 October - 8 December
t.arts Gallery
Kurt Sorensen: Into the Unknown
Art Exhibitions
Haunting photographs depict areas in and around Hill End where mysterious incidents occurred in the colonial past.
WEB TIP A much edited list of exhibitions this month: new things, special exhibitions, art galleries and just a few of the craft shops and centres. More online: www.artsoutwest.org.au/whats_on/
In-Between Regional Architecture
BATHURST REGION
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Craft & Art on Show
Saturday November 2 and Sunday November 3 23rd year. A regional exhibition of woodcrafts plus craft and visual arts. This year also a dedicated performance space and stage for schools and other adult performing groups. 02 6332 6215 www.woodies.com.au Bathurst Showground, BATHURST
Jingle Bells
November. 10am - 4pm, 7 days a week Jingle all the way into Rankin Cottage Crafts Christmas Shop for delightful gifts for all ages. Christmas cakes and puddings, preserves, decorations and locally handmade giftware. 02 6331 4351 Rankin St (opposite Bathurst RSL), BATHURST
The diversity of contemporary regional domestic and commercial architecture through photography, films and architectural models.
Dean Mobbs Gallery
Keppel St, BATHURST deanmobbs.com 0438 602 921 Monday to Friday 1pm-5pm Saturday 10am-2pm also picture framing.
Chifley Home
10 Busby St, BATHURST 02 6331 5511 www.chifleyhome.org.au Public Guided Tours: Saturday Monday 10am & 12noon $12 Adult / $10 senior / $8 Child / $32 Family
Heather Dunn
to November 10 Weaving, works in charcoal, textiles.
BLAYNEY SHIRE Wood: Art Design Architecture
Bathurst Arts Trail
Saturday November 2 & Sunday November 3, 10am-4pm Local artists exhibiting in studios and gallery spaces. Pick up a map and list at Bathurst Visitor Information Centre. Facebook: Bathurst Arts Trail www.bathurstartstrail.com
open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays), 10am to 5pm weekdays, and 10am to 2pm weekends Great artwork on the walls and plinths by tablelands artists. t.arts Gallery, Russell Street (near Fair Trading and opposite the Knickerbocker drive thru) BATHURST
Distant Connections
To December 3 Artworks by nineteen Charles Sturt University students who are studying by distance to become specialist secondary visual arts teachers.
Blayney Arts and Crafts Visitors Centre
Examines the most innovative and outstanding ways that wood is being used by Australian artists, craftspeople, designers and architects in the 21st Century.
Daily 10am to 4pm Adelaide St, BLAYNEY
CABONNE SHIRE Melissa Barber Gallery
Image: Greer Honeywill The housing estate is not to scale 2 Huon pine American cherry wood American redwood 126 diam x 21 cm Photo Peter Whyte
Thursday-Monday, 9.30am-5pm 35 Gaskill Street, Canowindra www.melissabarber.com
Peter Browne Gallery
Image: Angelika Tunneycliff Object Identification.
Daily except Tuesdays Mitchell Highway Molong www.peterbrowne.com.au/
Little Matilda Craft Cottage
Taste Canowindra
Open every weekend. Little Matilda Craft Cottage 602 Tarana Road Brewongle
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Crn Ferguson and Tilga Streets Canowindra 6344 2332 www.tastecanowindra.com.au Art, leatherwork.
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What’s On | November 2013 A selection of new events from the Central West NSW regional cultural calendar Also look at events around the region at: www.artsoutwest.org.au/whats_on/
Art Exhibitions CABONNE SHIRE Jayes Gallery
31 Gidley Street Molong 6366 9093 gallery@jayes.com.au Wed - Sun 10am - 4pm www.jayesgallery.blogspot.com
CABONNE SHIRE The Yarn Market
Bank St Molong 7 days, 10am-4.30pm 6366 8260 Locally made crafts of all kinds including woodwork, toys, knits, beanies, patchwork, jewellery.
Craft on the Creek
7 Days 9-30am to 4pm Craft, knitting, sewing, cooking, plants, woodwork etc Craft on the Creek 59 Broad Street Eugowra 6859 2218
Molong District Serviceman & Servicewomen’s Portrait Gallery Something Special for Christmas
Sat 2 November to Sat 21 December guest artists Tony Ameneiro and Ian Grant also works by Jane Tonks, James Shand, Jaq Davies, Julie Williams, Meg Allan, Josephine JaggerManners, Lyn Winters, Sally Watson, Joy Engelman, Natalie Reid, Glenn Hoyle, and more.
River Bank Gallery
71 Gaskill Street Canowindra 63442778 Thursday-Monday 10am-4.30pm info@riverbankgallery.com.au www.riverbankgallery.com f RiverBankGallery
Seeing Things: Lucy Buttenshaw +
Opens Saturday November 9. Runs to January 3, 2014 Come and enjoy the beautiful exhibition of Lucy Buttenshaw (www.lucybuttenshaw.com) along with water colourist Lyndall McKee.
Carolyn Kohler Collection
During gallery hours Textiles and locally design clothing.
Manildra Craft Shop
Tuesday - Sunday,10am-4pm Paintings,knitting/crochet, jewellery, home cooking, plants, olive oil products. Dowrie Street Manildra 02 6364 5033.
Open everyday after 2pm Portraits of serviceman and women by local artist Ann Marie Ingham. FREE entry Molong RSL, Riddell Street
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Kalari Art Gallery
120 Carro Park Road Cowra www.kalariwines.com.au 6342 1465 Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 10am-5pm Gallery & cellar door. Free entry
15th Annual Kalari Peoples’ Choice Art Exhibition
Until 5 January 2014. Saturdays and Sundays. A display of artworks ,any medium, by artists within the Central West. Official opening by Mayor Bill West is on Friday 11 October at 6.30pm.
Cowra Japanese Garden & Cultural Centre Binni Creek Road COWRA www.ccowragarden.com.au 02 6341 2233 Entry cost to gardens
The Morton Gallery
3rd floor of The Mill 6 Vaux St, Cowra Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays, 11am to 5pm The Morton Gallery joins two of Cowra’s most well known artists, Anne and Glenn Morton. with Cowra’s oldest piece of history – The Mill, built in 1861.
WEB TIP: This month’s exhibitions section is just an edited list of everything open for viewing around the region. Opening hours for other museums, craft shops and permanent exhibitions can be found online: www.artsoutwest.org.au/ whats_on.php
Cowra Regional Art Gallery
77 Darling St Cowra 6340 2190 cowraartgallery.com.au www.cowraartgallery@com.au Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 2pm-4pm Free admission
Rolling Stone: The Covers 1972–2010
26 October – 24 November 150 of the greatest Rolling Stone Australia covers including captivating images by Annie Leibovitz and Ralph Steadman. An artisan touring exhibition supported by Rolling Stone Australia.
Portraits: The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful
26 October – 24 November By renowned Australian and International photographers including Max Dupain, David Potts, Robert McFarlane, and Kerry Dundas from the Josef Lebovic Gallery.
Regional Student Youth Art Exhibition and Awards 30 November – 15 December
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What’s On | November 2013 A selection of new events from the Central West NSW regional cultural calendar Also look at events around the region at: www.artsoutwest.org.au/whats_on/
Art exhibitions FORBES Platypus Gallery
Cnr Templar and Lachlan Streets, Forbes Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm Gallery of Forbes Arts Society Facebook: Forbes Arts Society Freee admission
Australian Plein-Air Artists Group
To 23 November Paintings of the Australian Plein-Air Artists Group. Among APAAG’s members are Kasey and Doug Sealy, Ted Lewis, Brett (Mon) Garling and Warwick Fuller.
Tough, Textured and Tactile
Saturday November 16 to Sunday November 24 Earth to metal to scultpure by Elsie Mahon and friends. Showing the works of several local artists including Elsie Mahon and Robyn Morrisssey,in paintings, sculptures and mosaics.
Forbes Art & Crafts Centre Open daily Forbes Handicraft Centre Lachlan Street, FORBES
LITHGOW Lithgow Craft Co-Op
Sweetbriar House Great Western Highway Lithgow 10am-4pm daily 02 6352 3541 lithgowcraftco-op.yolasite.com Facebook: Greater Lithgow Arts & Crafts Co-Op
Crafted for Christmas
Opens Saturday 26 October, 2pm Find a Christmas Gift suitable for every member of the famiy.
Talisman Gallery
NEW LOCATION Hartley Historic Village 6355 2056 www.talismangallery.com.au Metal sculpture gallery displays a permanent exhibition of the work of renowned metal sculpture artist, Ron Fitzpatrick. Facebook: Talisman Gallery and Cafe - Little Hartley
LITHGOW Eskbank House Museum
Cnr Inch & Bennett Sts Lithgow Wed – Sun 10am - 4pm 6354 9999 Adult $5.70/ conc $4.65/ Child (5-17yrs) 2.70/ Child (under 5 yrs) Free Residents of LGA adult $2.65/ Pens. $2.10/ Child (5-17yrs) $2.10/ Child (under 5 yrs) Free
HIGHLIGHT EXHIBITION
Primary By Design
A Lithgow Primary Schools Art Exhibition
30 October – 10 November.
See highlight box
International Men’s Day Exhibition
14 – 24 November Official opening Tuesday 19 November, 4pm Men’s art and an afternoon tea. The official opening and afternoon tea will include speakers on issues of interest to men, an opportunity to see the exhibition and mix with other men and afternoon tea.
OBERON AREA Potters Needs
75 Curtis Street Oberon 6336 0411 www.pottersneeds.com.au info@pottersneeds.com.au Thursday to Saturdays 10am to 4pm. Gallery and potters supplies
Jeudi Matinee
Opens Saturday 23 November Until Mid January. “Jeudi Matinee” which loosely translates as Thursday Evening Clayworkers. This is a joint exhibition from the blacktown Potters group.
Cobweb Craft Shop
Daily 10am-4pm See the 8 Bicentennial Tapestries, designed by artist Kim Rabbidge. Plus arts and crafts for sale. Malachi Gilmore Hall, Oberon Street, Oberon
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A Lithgow Primary Schools Art Exhibition Eskbank House and Museum, Lithgow 30 October – 10 November. Wed to Sunday 10am-4pm Showcases the artistic talents of student from schools in the Lithgow area. Includes art works from primary schools across the Lithgow Local Government Area. It provides an opportunity for local primary children to showcase their art and aims to encourage artistic children in the community. It also aims to create more connections between Council and the school community. Entry fees apply. www.lithgow.com/eskbank/contact.html Image: Meadow Flat by Madeline Masters. OBERON AREA
ORANGE
Art Shaping Life! Exhibition
Orange Regional Gallery
Friday 1 November & Saturday 2 November Oberon Arts Council celebrates the art of the Oberon area. The theme for the exhibition is derived from French playwright Jean Anouilh’s observation that “The object of Art is to give life a shape.” Oberon Arts Council wanted to celebrate the role that arts and culture have played in shaping life in Oberon, from the pioneers taking a break from droving cattle to dance in a cave at Kanangra Walls to everyone who placed a tile in the mosaic or stitched a stitch in the Bicentennial tapestries. Friday $15 – includes entertainment,finger food & one free drink. Saturday gold coin donation. Fran Charge 040710352 / 6336 5144 francharge@bigpond.com Oberon RSL Club, OBERON
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Byng Street Orange 6393 8136 Tues-Sat 10am-5pm Sun 12-4pm www.org.nsw.gov.au Fbk: Orange Regional Gallery
UN-FOUR SEEN
To 17 November Sonja Karl, Sam Newstead, Liz O’Reilly and Leanne Thompson.
NAIDOC 2013 Exhibition
To November 17 Curated by Annette Uata O’Neill, this exhibition showcases works by local indigenous artists.
THE THREE O’s: Orban, Olsen and Ogburn To 1 December See highlight box page 9.
Park Guildry
Summer St Orange 6362 5850 7 days, 10am-4pm Knitting, sewing, pottery, woodwork, lead light, painting, leather work, jewellery, cakes.
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What’s On | November 2013 A selection of new events from the Central West NSW regional cultural calendar Also look at events around the region at: www.artsoutwest.org.au/whats_on/
Heritage
Art exhibitions
ORANGE
PARKES SHIRE
HIGHLIGHT EXHIBITION
The Way We Were: 1927 silent movie about Orange
The Three O’s
Children’s Art Exhibition!
Orban, Olsen and Ogburn To 1 December at Orange Regional Gallery An Orange Regional Gallery touring exhibition featuring the work of three noted artists and art teachers Desiderius Orban, John Olsen and John Ogburn. Orban taught both Olsen and Ogburn. www.org.nsw.gov.au Image: John Ogburn Mullet on newspaper 1978 oil on canvas 60 x 70cm Private Collection.
Saturday 30 November, 10am -4pm Sunday December 1, 10am-4pm Monday December 2– Saturday December 7 10am-2pm Children see the world through different eyes and their art is an insight into the world we lose as we grow up. Entry details page 13. Entry: Gold coin The Chapel, PARKES Image: Facebook: The Little Art Company
WEDDIN SHIRE
Rogue Sculptors Exhibition: Snapshot
Opens Friday Nov 1, 6.30pm Saturday 2 November, 10am-4pm Rogue sculptors are a group of artists trying to promote sculpture in the broader community; we are keen for new membership and encompass a wide regional area, at the moment members are from areas within Bathurst, Cowra, orange and Stuart town. A snapshot of individual artists work in a collaborative exhibition. Most works for sale. FREE entry. Natalie Reid 0427200525. Parkview Hotel, ORANGE
Helena McConochie
Opens 22 November Runs 4 weeks. One of three annual exhibitions by the Dubbo based painter. Duntryleague, Orange
PARKES SHIRE Craft Corner
20-22 Dalton Street Parkes Monday-Friday 9.30am-4.30pm Saturday, 9.30am-2pm 6862 3240 / 6862 3271
Ninda Art Gallery
87 Caswell Street, Peak Hill ninda-art@live.com Indigenous Art Gallery and Workshop. Operated by artist Irene Ridgeway. Featuring art works from aboriginal artists.
Bogan Gate Railway Arts and Crafts Centre Saturday and Sunday, 10am - 4.30pm Devonshire Teas available for only $4. Free admission
Peak Hill Country Crafts & Visitor Information Centre
Open daily 9.30am to 4.30pm Ray Merton art collection, pottery, gifts, visitor Information.
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An Irish Heritage: The Daltons of Orange
Friday 8 November - Sunday 17 November, 10am-4pm Find out more about Orange’s premier family at this major exhibition. Entry (payable at door) $5 adults, $3 school children Duntryleague Golf Club, ORANGE
Dalton homes open for guided tours
Grenfell Art Gallery
ORANGE
Sunday 3 November & Sunday 10 November, 6.30 for 7pm Returns by popular demand. Tickets: Phil Stevenson 0402 412 188 ibiswines@bigpond.com Collect tickets from Heritage Cottage, 148 March Street, Wednesdays 10am-12.30pm & 2-4pm. *No tickets will be sold at the cinema on the night* Odeon 5 Cinema, Orange
Main Street Grenfell 6343 1864 gallery@grenfell.org.au Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm www.grenfell.org.au/artgallery/
Gold Trail
To 1 November Works by Wendy Hartley, Neva Phillips, Pamela DelveThompson, Elsie Mahon and Jenny Nuthall who reside in towns that form part of the Gold Trail.
Woman To Woman....To Woman
5 November to 1 December An exhibition of works by three brilliant artists, Julie Simmons, Marcia Rea & Melissa ReadDevine. Watercolour, print making, painting, drawings.
WELLINGTON Wellington Doll, Bear and Craft Expo
Saturday 9 November, 10-4pm Traders and exhibitors welcome! Gold coin donation Pamela 0427 294 219 penhallb@bigpond.com Wellington Civic Centre, WELLINGTON
Various dates November 8-17 This is a rare opportunity to view ive of the Dalton family’s homes in and around Orange and marvel at the stunning architecture and rich interiors. Tickets will cost $10 for one house, $15 for two, $20 for three, $25 for four and $30 for five. They must be bought ahead by contacting Dave & Julie Sykes 6362-1682 (djsykes@bigpond.com), or Phil Stevenson on 0402 412 188 (ibiswines@bigpond.com). They may be picked up at Heritage Cottage, 148 March Street on Wednesdays 1012.30pm & 2-4pm. *No tickets will be sold at the entrance to the houses*
Wentworth Main Mine Open
First Saturday and Sunday of each month 10am – 2.30pm The Wentworth or Lucknow goldfield (as it was known) was discovered in 1851 and became one of the richest in NSW. The Wentworth Main Mine reveals more than 100 years of history, it is remarkably intact and a prominent landmark in Lucknow. $2r adults; children, students and pensioners are free. Wentworth Mine, LUCKNOW
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Live Music & Performance BATHURST REGION Haydn`s Creation
Saturday 3 November 3pm Wonderful, joyous celebration of the Christian view of creation. The choir for this event will be augmented by members of other groups, plus visiting vocal soloists, and again, the Bathurst Chamber Orchestra. $20/ seniors and conc $15 & school age children free mitchellconservatorium.edu.au 6331 6622 All Saints Cathedral, Bathurst
Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
105 William Street Bathurst 6333 6161 www.bmec.com.au Facebook: BMEC Bathurst
Peace Train - The Cat Stevens Story
Saturday 2 November 8pm Intimate & Acoustic, starring Darren Coggan
Celtic Illusion
Wednesday 20 November 7.30pm Fusion of contemporary Irish dance and music with grand scale illusions. $44.90 to $59.90
Harrison Craig ‘More Than a Dream Tour’ Saturday 23 November 7.30pm Winner of The Voice 2013.
BATHURST REGION Bathurst Panthers Club William St BATHURST bathurst.panthers.com.au 02 6331 2455
Beccy Cole Live in Concert
Thursday 7 November, 8pm Beccy’s Big Hits Tour. $31.
Remembrance Day Concert Sunday 10 November, 2pm Paying tribute and remembering the forces that laid down their lives and those “who stand and wait also serve”. Local, professional talent paying great respect and homage to those who gave all during the war intended to end all wars. $15. No concessions. William Amer, info@willamer.com.au or 02 6337 9410 Tickets available at door pending availability. Bathurst Uniting Church Hall, William St, Bathurst
White Rock Christmas Carol Service
Sunday 24 November, 6.30pm Refreshments served after the service. All welcome. FREE White Rock Community Church, WHITE ROCK
BLAYNEY SHIRE
LITHGOW REGION
Carcoar Kirkland Organ Restoration Appeal Concert
'Love & Money' a play by Raymond Hopkins Directed by Leo Murnane
Sunday November 10 Martial Arts -Music with a War Theme (Armistice Day next Day) Tickets at the door Immaculate Conception Church, CARCOAR
Blayney Festival: Carrington Acousitc Sounds Sunday 17 November 10am-1pm- String Theories 1-4pm Stormy Weather Acousitc music. Find a spot under the trees and enjoy. FREE Carrington Park, BLAYNEY
Lithgow Folk Club
1st Sunday of Month, 3pm Court House Hotel, LITHGOW
OBERON AREA
Friday Sessions
Every second Friday A group of local musicians gather every second Friday night and play great acoustic music. Free. Gerry’s @ the Commercial MILLTHORPE Facebook: The Friday Sessions
Jenolan Caves
1300 76 33 11 www.jenolancaves.org.au f JenolanCaves shows $70 adults/ $40 kids
Marriage to the Mob Murder Mystery
Saturday 2 November, 4pm Theatre. It is the era of Prohibition, in 1920’s and 30’s America. Gangsters have taken over the streets and the police are running scared. $70 Adults/$40 Concession [not suitable for children under 10]
CABONNE SHIRE Taste Canowindra
Crn Ferguson and Tilga Streets Canowindra 6344 2332 www.tastecanowindra.com.au
The Rhythm Hunters Jenolan Thunder!
Music at the Mill
Last Sunday of month, 12-3pm Free Crago Mill, Piper St, BATHURST
Saturday 2 November, 8pm. Arrive by 7.30pm, as the road will close at approximately 7.45pm.Jenolan Caves In the spectacular Grand Arch, experience the frenzy of dynamic Indonesian seated dance and the thrill of synchronized frame drumming. Be stunned by the massive resonance of mighty Japanese festival drums! Specialists in Indonesian and Japanese music and culture, The Rhythm Hunters bring together a unique fusion of eclectic cultures with hints of Africa, Indigenous Australia and Classical mixed into their strong Japanese and Indonesian foundations. $45 / $35
Abercrombie House
Ophir Rd BATHURST Tickets: Bathurst Visitors Centre - 1800 68 100
Spring Friday Night Jazz
Fridays in November: 1, 8 & 15, 8pm Cosy, intimate nights of jazz in the heritage ballroom. Brilliant local jazz musicians, showcasing a repertoire of modern and classic standards.
Arj Barker - Go Time
Friday 29 November 8pm Special Guest Joel Ozborn. Australia’s favourite American comedian. Tickets $41.90 to $44.90
Recital
Friday 29 November, 6.30pm Featuring Andrew Baker on violin. Bookings essential. $45
Fred Smith & Liz Frencham
Saturday November 9, 7pm Fred Smith & Liz Frencham of renowned Frencham Smith fame come to taste again. Following the huge success of “Dust of Uruzgan” for Fred in 2012 Fred and Liz have continued to tour. Some of Frencham Smiths great love songs and no doubt some great new original offerings.
Georg Mertens
Sounds Live Choir
Saturday 30 Novembe, 6 for 6.30pm Bring an indoors picnic. Walshaw Hall, behind All Saints Cathedral BATHURST
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Friday 1 Nov 7.30pm Saturday 2 Nov 6.30 Dinner & 8pm Show Lithgow Theatre Group. Tickets from Rock Sounds & Hifi Show full $25/ conc $15 Dinner & Show Full $50/ conc $40 Lithgow Golf Club & Function Centre, LITHGOW
3rd Saturday of month, 4pm
The Paganini Duo
4th Saturday of month, 4pm
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Live Music & Performance ORANGE
HIGHLIGHT EVENT
Country Music Festival - Cowra Breakout
ORANGE
Orange Civic Theatre Byng St Orange 6393 8111 www.orange.nsw.gov.au Facebook: Orange Civic Theatre
73A Hill St Orange www.orangecon.org.au
Phantom of the Opera
Last shows Friday 1 November 8pm Saturday 2 November 2pm
Mamma Mia - Not Another Music
Tuesday 5 Nov, 6.30pm Wednesday 6 Nov, 12 noon Orange Small Schools. Favourite musical highlights.
Vera, The Magic of Dame Vera Lynn
November 5-10 58 hours of entertainment at the Cowra Civic Centre and Cowra Services Club: no heat, dust, wind, rain, cold, flies or mozzies. Special guest performer is Kevin Greaves who lived in Nashville, USA for many years and recently returned to his home country of New Zealand. Performers: Kevin Greaves, Allan Caswell, Slim Newton, Stephen R Cheney, Tony Martin, Melissa Robertson, Dennis Morgan (Don Williams Tribute), Lawrence Barlow, Bec Hance, George Farnham, Sami Cooke, Callum Gleeson. Pre-purchase tickets and information packs fromCowra Tourism Centre, 02 6342 4333 info@cowratourism.com.au www.cowratourism.com.au OBERON AREA
ORANGE
O’Connell Public School & Community proudly presents 'Day on the O'Connell Green'
Central West Jazz Quartet
Sunday November, 11am - 6pm Featuring The Occa Rockas; Stage Fright; The Perthvillians; Listen & Weep; Oconic; Mickey Pye and Something Else! Food and beverages available. A delightful day in the country for friends and family. FREE 0414 989 526 O'Connell Hotel, O'CONNELL
Sunday 3 November, 2-5pm Live modern jazz with special guest artists each month. Featuring: RAY VANDERBY – piano, vocals. DALE TUCKEY – sax. HENRY BIALOWAS – bass. EBBO BROWN – drums. FREE entry Royal Hotel, ORANGE
City of Orange Brass Band Recital
Sunday 17 November, 1pm Bring a rug and a picnic and hear a wide range of brass band repertoire. FREE. cityoforangebrassband.co Cook Park, ORANGE
Orange Regional Conservatorium
Monday 11 November 2pm Melanie Parry is one of Australia’s leading ladies of song and a celebrated cabaret artiste.
Chamber Made Home Grown: Austria & Germany’
Friday 1 November, 6:30pm
Conservatorium Open Day Saturdya 9 Nov, 10am - 3pm Vocal stages, student buskers, roaming bagpipers and more. Also calling all market stall holders with music orientated wares.
The Messiah
Friday 29 November, 7.30pm The ORC will be lifting the roof off the Auditorium with a thrilling performance of Handel’s masterpiece, Messiah. With a stellar line-up of soloists, the ORC Symphonic Choir and a full Orchestra. $30 / $20 conc.
Sing-It-Yourself Messiah
Saturday 30 November, Better still, did you ever want to sing Hallelujah in the company of a massed choir? Well here’s your chance. You can join the Symphonic Choir in the joyous Sing-it-Yourself Messiah workshop.
WEDDIN SHIRE Push In Boots
Harrison Craig
Thursday 14 Nov, 7.30pm The Voice winner
Celtic Illusion
Tuesday 19 November 7.30pm Irish Dance Spectacular
One World, Many Stories
Tuesday 26 November 11am Tuesday 26 November 7pm Wednesday 27 Nov 11am Wednesday 27 Nov 7pm Presented by Orange Public School.
Saturday Nov 2, Monday Nov 4, Thursday Nov 7, Saturday Nov 9 The old woman who lived in a shoe or a boot.... And her children practising for your entertainment for this years pantomime "push in boots" tickets from at CJ Andersons $5 (Judy Mitton 6347 8147) Grenfell Dramatic Society Rooms, GRENFELL
WELLINGTON Local Vocals Monthly Social
Sunday November 3, 1-5pm Wellington Soldiers Memorial Club, WELLINGTON
Wellington Amateur Theatrical Society presents Four one act plays Sunday November 10 Geurie Bowling Club, GEURIE
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Films CABONNE Amusu Theatre 90TH Anniversary Screening: The Great Gatsby
Saturday 23 November, 7pm 7pm wine & horedouves 7.45pm movie. coffee & cake after the movie. dress – 1920’s Royal Hotel open for dinner 63645070 Bookings essential $25 0418452902 / 63645906 Joan 02 6364 5906 www.amusutheatre.com.au Amusu Cinema, MANILDRA
Flickerfest at Rosnay
Saturday November 9 Raucus night of Flickerfest comedy flicks, organic curry and Rosnay wine. $35 for films and dinner or $20 for just the films. Kids are half price and need to be accompanied by an adult. No BYO…Films rated MA15+. Bring a rug and/or a chair. Bus service available from Canowindra (Cabonne Cabs 0428 634 410). Book: 6344 3215 info@rosnay.com.au Rosnay, CANOWINDRA
COWRA What I Want My Words to Do to You
Sunday 24 November at 2pm PG. $10 BOOK 0413 681 876 Cowra Civic Centre, COWRA
LITHGOW Crystal Theatre
Wolgan Street PORTLAND www.portland-nsw.com/ Portland_Crystal_Theatre.html Screens the 2nd weekend of each month Friday night at 8 pm Admission $6 Saturday matinee at 2 pm Admission $6
Literary talks LITHGOW Lithgow Valley Community Cinema
16-18 Main Street Lithgow 02 6353 1897 lawsonco@vic.chariot.net.au Membership fees and application apply
Wunderkinder
Friday November 1, 10.30am Sunday November 3, 1.30pm Recent release. 2011.
Columbia Film Festival Gilda
Friday November 15, 10.30am Rita Hayworth in her this 1946 classic.
All the Kings Men
Saturday Nov16, 1.30pm
HIGHLIGHT EVENT
Book launch: Shame and the Captives - Tom Keneally Friday 1 November, 11am Cowra Prisoner of War Camp, COWRA Tom Keneally’s latest novel is set in the fictional town of Gawell but takes the events of the Cowra Breakout in 1943 as its inspiration. A mix of historical fact and legendary storytelling make it another masterpiece from one of Australia’s best known writers. In Shame and The Captives Tom looks at the imprisonment of POWs from both the prisoners and the local communities’ point of view and through this comes a greater understanding of the events that led up to the break out. Bookings for the launch are essential via Clare Taylor ctaylor@cowra.nsw.gov.au or 6340 2013. ORANGE
BATHURST REGION
Born Yesterday
Andrew Tink author event
Monday Nov 18, 10.30am Starring Judy Holliday, William Holden. Comedy.
Sunday 3 November at 3pm Re-scheduled event. The mine will be open too. $2 payable on the day , but pls book 6393 8132 Wentworth Mine, LUCKNOW
Three for the Show
Tuesday Nov 19, 1.30pm
Under the Yum-Yum Tree
Wednesday Nov 20, 10.30am Jack Lemmon, Carole Liynley. Plenty of laughs.
Orange City Library Byng St Orange www.cwl.nsw.gov.au
Lord Jim
Thursday Nov 21, 10.30am The epid adaptation of the Joseph Conrad novel.
The Wind and The Lion
Friday November 22, 10.30am Sean Connery as a Moroccan Sheik.
It Could Happen to You
Sunday November 24, 1.30pm Nicholas Cage and Bridget Fonda.
Odeon 5 Cinemas 02 6362 0510 www.odeon5.com.au
‘Dirty Dancing’- Silver Screen Movie Sunday 10 November
The Nose - Shostakovich. New York Metro Opera Sunday 17 November
Orange Film Society screening: The Rocket Sunday 24 Nov 7pm and Wednesday 27 Nov, am Australian film.
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Lunch with Judy Nunn
A Literary Evening with Judy Nunn
Thursday 14 November – 12.30pm Bookings essential. Tickets from Collins Booksellers, Orange. $15 includes light lunch.
Friday 15 November, 6.30pm FREE. Bookings essential 6333 6281 Bathurst Library, BATHURST
Book Launch: The Unknown Anzacs, The Real Stories of our National Legend
Germaine Greer Wednesday 6 November 6pm for 6.30pm SOLD OUT The Carrington Function Centre, BATHURST OBERON AREA Judy Nunn Literary Supper
Thursday 14 November, 6.30pm Hosted by Oberon Library & Friends of Oberon Library. Hear about another dazzling novel from Australia’s first lady of drama. $15 includes supper Bookings essentiial 6329 8220 Robert Hooper Community Centre, OBERON
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Wednesday 20 Nov 5.30pm By Michael Caulfield A raw, fresh and utterly authentic portrait of Australians fighting and living on Gallipoli, the Western Front and life behind the lines in the UK, France, Belgium and Egypt.
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Workshops
Other Events
BATHURST REGION
LITHGOW REGION
BATHURST REGION
BLAYNEY SHIRE
Oz Art Glass Mozaics Workshop
ABC Open - Online writing drop-in workshops
Christmas Twilight Markets at Crago Mill Emporium
Neville Country Show
BLAYNEY SHIRE
LITHGOW REGION
Carcoar School Country Fair
Celebrate Lithgow 2013
Saturday November 9, 10am-2.30pm Evans Arts Council FREE workshop, sponsored by Bathurst Regional Council. Bookings Essential. Wendy-lou Tisdell 02 6337 3894 Shirley Walsh 02 6331 7027 Lee Street Hall, BATHURST
BLAYNEY SHIRE Blayney Festival: Creative Corner
Sunday 17 November, 12noon2pm 12noon - sketch your next holiday 12.30 - What does this knob do? Photographer Zenio Lapka will answer your questions about your digital camera. 1pm - a landscape, painted while you watch. FREE Carrington Park, BLAYNEY
COWRA Meeting Procedures + Grant Writing Workshop
Wednesday 20 November Both workshops will be offered in three timeslots—10.30am, 1.00pm and 6.00pm Want to learn how to hold a Meeting? Need to know how to take Minutes? Got a grant application to write? Cowra Council is hosting two work-shops for community organisations and volunteers. Learn how to Chair a Meeting and accurately record Meeting Minutes, or get the tips you need to write a winning grant application. $10. Bookings essential: Council Community Projects 6340 2069 or 6340 2064 Cowra Council Meeting Room, COWRA
The Silos Dance Workshop
1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 3:30pm-5:30pm Learn to write a short non-fiction story and publish it on the ABC. Basic internet and computers skills required. Bring your laptop, tablet or mobile device. FREE Luke 6393 2542 Lithgow Library & Learning Centre, LITHGOW
ORANGE ABC Open - Online writing drop-in workshops
First Thursday of each month starting 1 August, 4pm – 6pm Learn to write a short non-fiction story and publish it on the ABC. Basic internet and computers skills required. Bring your laptop, tablet or mobile device. FREE Luke Wong on 6393 2542 Orange City Library, ORANGE
PARKES SHIRE Parkes - Forbes Grants Conference
Wednesday 6 November, 9.30am - 4.30pm Practical and informative, covering a range of upcoming opportunities and tips on how to write and submit them. FREE To register, please email Ellie. ODonoghue@parkes.nsw. gov.au and be sure to advise of any dietary requirements. Registrations close 1 November. 02 6861 2333 Coventry Room, Parkes Shire Council, PARKES
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Saturday November 2, Sunday November 3 For high school students. Presented by local dance instructors Alison Plevey & Alison Buckley. Phoebe Cowdery, Local Project Co-ordinator, on 0423 484 415 COWRA SilosProject.com
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Thursday 28 November Live Christmas carols, outdoor market stalls plus 2 floors of antiques, collectables, giftware, jewellery and wine tastings and traditional Christmas fare at. FREE Crago Mill, Piper Street BATHURST
Sunday 10 November, from 9am Live music, face paitning, market stalls, cake stall, saucage sizzle, raffle and more. Stallholders: Book now to secure your spot. Limited power but plenty of shady spots for stalls and displays. Stalls $10, displays free of charge. Looking for promotors who are willing to demonstrate their talents throughout the day. carcoarpandc@hotmail.com Carcoar Public School, CARCOAR
Blayney Festival
Sunday 17 November The Creative Corner will provide visitors with the opportunity to learn how to paint, draw or watch acclaimed artists showcase their talents. 12pm: Sketch your next holiday 12.30pm: What does this knob do? 1pm: A landscape, painted while you watch Visitors can chill out in the park with Acoustic Sounds from local bands while tasting the homegrown produce synonymous to the area. 10am-1pm: String Theories 1pm-4pm: Stormy Wether Aspiring artist? Why not enter the inaugural Blayney Festival Art Competition and win terrific prizes. Paula Dell-McCumstie dellmcp@newcrest.com.au 0437 015 128. FREE Carrington Park, BLAYNEY
Saturday 9 November, gates open from 9am craft, cooking, photography, home brew, flowers and chainsaw competitions, children’s games, junior art competition, performances by Neville Public School and November Shorn bush band. $5 adult, $2.50 16yrs and under Neville Showground, BLAYNEY
Sunday 17 November - Sunday 24 November A week long program of events and activities. Wednesday 20 is Seniors Day at the Civic Ballroom, it incorporates Senior’s Expo, entertainment and the most amazing meal. Friday 22 is our always popular bus trip to Newnes. Sunday 24 is the big one. This year the theme will be ‘Circus’. the street comes alive with all things bright and happy. Rides for the kids, face painting, food galore, clowns, dancing, wood-chopping, street stalls and stores open with great bargains. LITHGOW
Meetings WEDDIN SHIRE The Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival of Arts AGM New date
Tuesday November 19, 7.30pm 02 6343 2855 www.grenfell.org.au/ henrylawsonfestival Grenfell Community Hub, GRENFELL
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Call for Entries
Auditions
Funding
Get involved. Get yourself and your work out there!
These and more can be found on the Regional Arts NSW website: www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/grants/
ORC Music Tuition Scholarship Auditions
Textures of one
Imagination is Everything. Let your imagination take you on a journey of Colours, Season, who & what whilst keeping the same basic structure. Categories - Art, Decorative, Textiles by Machine, Textiles by Hand, Other. Entry is open only to the Central West Region. $1000 prize money. Entry Fee $25, Maximum of 2 Entries per person. ALL exhibitors must include the tree motif somehow in their work. Exhibition at the Blayney Shire Community Centre 15 & 16 March 2014. texturesofone@hotmail.com Regos close 1 November, 2013
Children’s Art Exhibition!
Saturday 30 November – Saturday December 7 Exhibition at The Chapel, PARKES Children see the world through different eyes and their art is an insight into the world we lose as we grow up. All children of all ages are encouraged to enter and sell their art (0-18yrs). Enter artworks that you are most proud of. Categories include painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, found objects, nature crafts, papier mache and more. No size limits. No subject restrictions. $2/artwork entered. Contact Leanne Wilson, The Little Art Company for your entry form and details 0429 634 777 tlac@live.com.au Entries close November 23, 2013
Saturday 2 November Scholarships are available for Strings, Woodwind, Voice, Brass, Keyboard and Contemporary. The Orange Regional Arts Foundation has also kindly donated scholarships for Oboe, Viola and Bassoon. Applications close available at ORC Admin. Application fee is $15. 02 6361 7974 www.orangecon.org.au Orange Regional Conservatorium of Music, ORANGE
Auditions: Carillon Theatrical Society production of 'Beauty and the Beast' (2014)
Vocal and reading auditions 16-17 November, 10am – 4pm Callbacks if required will be held on 23-24 November By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd, Exclusive agent for Music Theatre International (NY) Show May 1-10, 2014. All auditionees should generally be over 16 years of age, except for the role of Chip & the small children’s ensemble. However, if you are under 16 years of age your level of commitment to the show and maturity will also be considered. Rehearsals commence 20 January 2014. For audition requirements and process and appointments call Leonie on 0427274131 or ctsbatb@gmail. com. Alternatively, you can audition withoutappointment, however you may need to wait. Facebook for ‘Carillion Theatrical Society’ Milltown Hall, Bathurst
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Australia Council for the Arts
www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants 1800 226 912 A selection of upcoming funding rounds. See the website for the full list and details Music New Work – Writing and Recording Closes 18 November, 2013 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Skills and Arts development; New Work Presentation and Promotion; Red Ochre Award Closes 19 November, 2013 The Dreaming Award Supports a young artist aged 18–26 to create a major body of work through mentoring and partnerships, either nationally or internationally. $20,000. www.australiacouncil.gov.au/artforms/ aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-arts Closes 19 November, 2013 Contemporary music touring program Supports national touring activity undertaken by Australian musicians performing original contemporary music. Closes 25 November, 2013 Playing Australia Assist the touring of professionally produced performing arts. www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/2013/ playing-australia-2-december Closes 2 December, 2013 Visions of Australia Supports the development and touring of major public exhibitions. www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/2013/ visions-of-australia
ACCESSIBLE ARTS
Amplify Your Art A professional development grant program for NSW artists with disability. It is designed to assist individual artists in all art forms to further their practice through undertaking professional development. www.aarts.net.au/amplify/ Closes 18 December, 2013
Graham F. Smith Peace Trust WEB TIP: Local calls for artwork, competitions and opportunities are also listed in online: www. artsoutwest.org.au/whats_on/
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Peace Foundation Grants Promotes projects that support peace and justice through the arts. http://artspeacefoundation.org/apply-forfunding/ Closes 31 December, 2013
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In Pictures
Drumming Up Country, the finale performance at the Kalari Lachlan River Arts Festival, Forbes. Saturday October 26.
Artists Joy Engelman, Catherine Hale and Alistair Drake had an exhibition at a new venue The Frame Effect in Bathurst.
The Colour City Creatives opened their Barracks studios in Orange as part of Wine Week. (photo: facebook)
Bathurst muso Ryan Sanders (seen on The Voice) featured in the Local Emerging Artists Program of music in local cafes for BMEC’s Inland Sea of Sound Festival. (photo: facebook)
Lots of local news in Fairfax Arts Sunday Arts Sunday is coordinated by Arts OutWest and published online on the first Sunday of the month by Fairfax regional papers. It’s a chance to share and highlight great arts stories from our region. The next is online (including at westernadvocate.com.au) on Sunday November 3. For what we publish and how to share your story go to: www.artsoutwest.org.au/news/Arts_Sunday.php
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