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Darwin Community Arts enriches and inspires Top End of the Northern Territory by facilitating arts and cultural development that reflects and celebrates our communities’ diversity and creativity.
Darwin Community Arts directly manages 30 programs, projects, and sub-projects including: Arts Access Darwin, CemeNTworx Theatre, My Sisters’ Kitchen, Frontline Media, Malak Community Garden, and Malak Community Dinners.
Darwin Community Arts has much experience running arts festivals and multicultural events such as Darwin Fringe, Darwin Fridge Festival, Fist Full of Films. We have also contributed to other festivals and major events in the Northern Territory such as the Harmony Day Soiree, World Refugee Day, Darwin Festival, Palmerston Festival, Mahbilil Festival, and Milimika Festival.
Unique Job Opportunity - Arts Access Darwin
Submitted by Oldrich Dubsky on Wed, 18/04/2012 - 9:34am.
Darwin Community Arts is hiring! Arts Access Darwin is currently seeking a new Project Officer. This is an exciting part-time position for an independent and passionate individual. Vacancy details attached. Click at following links for more info about Darwin Community Arts, Arts Access Darwin and Arts Access Australia.
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May Community Dinner
Submitted by Oldrich Dubsky on Tue, 08/05/2012 - 3:42pm.
Community Dinner in May will join Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea initiative and all donations from the night will go towards the fight against cancer.
When: Monday 28 May 2012 at 6pm
Where: Chambers Crescent Theatre, Cnr. Malak & Chambers Crescent, Malak Shopping Centre
Cost: This is a FREE event but donations are very welcome
Catering: My Sisters' Kitchen
Entertainment: Local community artists including Community Choir, Anicet Wall, African drummers, Santi, Melaleuca Youth, Winesia & Brian Cullen
If you would like to perform or help out on the night please contact Brenda/Oldrich - 89457347, mail@darwincommunityarts.org.au.
*This project is proudly supported by City of Darwin and the Australian Government's DSCP Multicultural Arts and Festivals Grants. For more information, visit www.harmony.gov.au.*
CemeNTmix: School Holiday Drama Workshops
Submitted by Oldrich Dubsky on Tue, 08/05/2012 - 3:25pm.
CemeNTmix presents:
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTING/DRAMA WORKSHOPS + PERFORMANCE
for 12-18yrs
When: 25 -29 June & 2-5 July 11am - 3pm & 6 July 11am - 8pm
Must be available to attend all workshops plus performance on the last day!
For bookings or more information contact Alyson or Brenda 8945 7345 or mail@darwincommunityarts.org.au.
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CemeNTstars - drama workshops for people with disability
Submitted by Brenda Logan on Tue, 28/02/2012 - 3:20pm.
Weekly drama workshops for independent young people with disability aged 18yrs and over.
When: Thursdays 4.30 - 5.30pm, from March 2012
Where: Chambers Crescent Theatre, Cnr Malak & Chambers Crescents
Cost: Free
Discover, develop and play with skills in film, music and performance as well as have the opportunity to work towards a presentation and performance. Come along and share this opportunity with like minded people, develop new skills, be creative and have fun!
Contact Brenda, Alyson or Aimee (8945 7347, mail@darwincommunityarts.org.au).
When: Thursdays 4.30 - 5.30pm, from March 2012
Where: Chambers Crescent Theatre, Cnr Malak & Chambers Crescents
Cost: Free
Discover, develop and play with skills in film, music and performance as well as have the opportunity to work towards a presentation and performance. Come along and share this opportunity with like minded people, develop new skills, be creative and have fun!
Contact Brenda, Alyson or Aimee (8945 7347, mail@darwincommunityarts.org.au).
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CemeNTjam is back - Darwin's weekly adult theatre jam group
Submitted by Oldrich Dubsky on Fri, 13/01/2012 - 12:27pm.
When: Every Thursday - 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Where: Chambers Crescent Theatre, Malak
Cost: Free
Where: Chambers Crescent Theatre, Malak
Cost: Free
Workshops include performance skills, storytelling, improvisation, theatre sports and performance opportunities.
No previous experience needed, just bring your imagination and sense of fun.
Whether you are an artist who would like to share some skills, or have an interest in theatre, or would like to try something new, come along and be creative in this fun, friendly workshop!
To register your interest please contact Alyson on 8945 7347 or alyson.evans@darwincommunityarts.org.au.
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My Sisters' Kitchen Meets Every Monday at 3.30pm
Submitted by Brenda Logan on Tue, 23/06/2009 - 1:19pm.
My Sisters' Kitchen is a fantastic and fun program of storytelling, food and skill sharing amongst women from all over the globe. We meet every Monday in Chambers Crescent Theatre in Malak Shopping Centre from 3.30pm to 6pm.
Come along for a taste, no need to bring anything, just your sense of humour. We'd love to see you there.
For more information please ring Rachel on 8945 7347, email rachel.cotton@darwincommunityarts.org.au or visit www.mysisterskitchen.org.au.
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FIST FULL OF FILMS 2012
Submitted by Oldrich Dubsky on Tue, 17/04/2012 - 10:50am.
Time to get filmmaking, Territorian filmmakers…The Fist Full of Films 2012 keyword and film submission deadline has been officially announced!
In ode to the 13th year of the Territory’s home grown film festival, the number 13 has been selected as 2012′s keyword, object, symbol or theme. Styles and themes related to the festival will be Gothic and horror inspired. The number 13 has many connotations from bad luck to an association with horror, evil or ghostly spirits and in some cultures 13 is a lucky number. The use of the keyword is not compulsory but we challenge filmmakers to include the 13 connotations somehow within their films or music clips.
Submission Deadline: All short films must be submitted to the Fist Full of Films office by 5pm Wednesday 10th October 2012. For full entry guidelines, please carefully read the Fist Full of Films Entry Guidelines on the website: http://fistfulloffilmsfestival.wordpress.com/entry-guidelines/
In ode to the 13th year of the Territory’s home grown film festival, the number 13 has been selected as 2012′s keyword, object, symbol or theme. Styles and themes related to the festival will be Gothic and horror inspired. The number 13 has many connotations from bad luck to an association with horror, evil or ghostly spirits and in some cultures 13 is a lucky number. The use of the keyword is not compulsory but we challenge filmmakers to include the 13 connotations somehow within their films or music clips.
Submission Deadline: All short films must be submitted to the Fist Full of Films office by 5pm Wednesday 10th October 2012. For full entry guidelines, please carefully read the Fist Full of Films Entry Guidelines on the website: http://fistfulloffilmsfestival.wordpress.com/entry-guidelines/
Be Part of Our Film Project
Submitted by Oldrich Dubsky on Fri, 27/04/2012 - 5:02pm.
Here's your chance to take part in an exciting film making project! MyNT and Darwin Community Arts have come together to offer Multicultural Youth the opportunity to share their stories through film. The project will be working with an experienced film making team who will teach participants production and performance skills through a series of weekly workshops. Whether you're interested in acting and storytelling, or filming and directing then this project is for you. There is always plenty of food and transport home will be available if needed. We want to hear what you have to say! Every Wednesday from 6pm till 7.30pm at Chamber Crescent Theatre, Malak. For more info check the attached flyer and contact Meri at meri.mynt@gmail.com or call 0414 595 822.
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Emotional Health Drama Workshops
Submitted by Brenda Logan on Tue, 22/03/2011 - 10:19am.
Darwin Community Arts are pleased to offer schools and organisations drama workshops for young people focusing on emotional health that aim to raise the confidence and self esteem of participants and encourage team work and friendships.
This 10 week drama project can be tailored to the specific needs of the group. Whether it be a group with challenging behaviour, victims of bullying, or young people with low confidence the workshops will provide a space for participants to explore their behaviour and emotions in a positive, safe, fun environment. If you would like more information please contact Alyson - alyson.evans@darwincommunityarts.org.au or telephone 89457347.
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CemeNTfiz
Submitted by Oldrich Dubsky on Wed, 02/05/2012 - 3:37pm.
Are you aged between 14 - 17yrs with skills in drama or dance, interested in physical theatre and available to perform at Chambers Crescent Theatre, Malak on Friday, June 15th?
Free rehearsals are held every Wednesday 2.30 - 4pm at Casuarina Secondary College (Top of C block). To audition or more information call April Yeo or Linzi Adams on 8920 1213.
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Darwin Seniors Computer Club
Submitted by Brenda Logan on Wed, 02/06/2010 - 11:17am.
Our aim as a club is to help seniors, people with disabilities and other disadvantaged people learn how to use and enjoy computers and the internet.
- Classes, workshops, home visits and other activities for beginners as well as intermediate and advanced users
- Special programs to help people with particular disabilities to 'bridge the digital divide'
- Opportunities for volunteers and donors to help in the community
For more information www.training-my-computer.com or email: dscc@training-my-computer.com
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World Refugee Day Festival 2012 - volunteers wanted!
Submitted by Oldrich Dubsky on Fri, 18/05/2012 - 9:47am.
In celebration of World Refugee Week, Melaleuca Refugee Centre will host a festival on Saturday June 16th 2-6pm at Jingili Water Gardens. The festival will be a celebration of the refugees who call Darwin home, bringing together the varied and vibrant cultures within our community. Organizers are currently looking for volunteers to help out on the day. Anyone interested in helping in any capacity is welcome, particularly looking for a Stage Manager Assistant, no previous experience required.
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ONE WORD ONE DAY
Submitted by Oldrich Dubsky on Fri, 18/05/2012 - 9:27am.
Join us for a day of painting, creation, friendship, fun and fundraising. Some of our best local artists will be creating art for ONE WORD ONE DAY to raise funds for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) to help disadvantaged kids in remote parts of Australia. ONE WORD ONE DAY is an initiative of the Australian Society of Authors (in conjunction with Micador) and is a national event that will travel to each capital city throughout the year. Artists will have three hours to create a picture and the ASA will release the inspirational WORD that morning. ONE WORD ONE DAY will be on in Darwin from 10am-2pm on Wednesday 6 June at the Northern Territory Library, Parliament House, State Square. For further information/interviews please contact: Laurine Croasdale Phone 02 9211 1004 or email laurine@asauthors.org. Artist donation of $15 to ILF to register. Bookings online at www.asauthors.org.
Unique - Exhibition at Territory Craft
Submitted by Oldrich Dubsky on Fri, 18/05/2012 - 9:21am.
Next opening at Territory Craft Gallery will be Unique, showcasing the wild and wonderful imaginations of three Darwin favourites: Ingrid Gersmanis, Marita Albers and Karen Roberts. Hope you can all make it down for a dose of the delightful, opening on Friday 25th May, at 5.30pm (closes 10th June). Check the attached flyer for more info.
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Women's Circle fishing charter
Submitted by Oldrich Dubsky on Fri, 18/05/2012 - 8:52am.
You are invited to the next Women’s circle group on Sunday 27th of May at 11.30pm-4.30pm. The Women’s Circle have booked a boat with “Darwin Reef n’ Wrecks” for a 5hr fishing charter at Cullen Bay with everything supplied except soft drinks for the day. Please note that there is no cost involved but a deposit of $5 per person is required as a security bond if you would like to attend as the places are limited and any cancellation needs to be done 24hrs before the event.
Community English Classes
Submitted by Oldrich Dubsky on Fri, 18/05/2012 - 8:17am.
Teach International have FREE community English classes run on a Monday at Casuarina Community Care Centre from 6-8pm (see attached flyer). Classes are informal, aimed at improving conversational English - topics are chosen by the class eg. “going to the doctor”, “learning to drive”. Participants can come to classes for as long as they like.
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Celebrations of 10th Anniversary of independent East Timor
Submitted by Oldrich Dubsky on Tue, 15/05/2012 - 2:43pm.
The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste (East Timor) achieved formal independence on 20th May 2002, following a UN sponsored referendum in August 1999 in which over 78% of the population voted for independence. The people of Darwin have a special affinity with the people of East Timor stretching back many decades. The Multicultural Council of the Northern Territory proudly supports the celebrations of Darwin’s East Timorese community for the 10th Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence on Saturday 19th May 2012.
At 11.30 am there will be a celebration of Mass at St Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral with the Most Rev Eugene Hurley DD, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Darwin. In the evening from 7.00 pm there will be a dinner party with entertainment at the premises of the Northern Territory Timor-Chinese Association at Boulter Road, Marrara. Friends and supporters of the Darwin’s East Timorese community are invited to join the celebrations and donations are welcome at the door from 6.00 pm. Please share a place in your thoughts and prayers for the people of East Timor this week. For more information refer to the attached flyer and contact Mr Joao Reis on mob: 0417 848 192 or Sister Eufemia Lacerda on mob: 0410 948 976.
At 11.30 am there will be a celebration of Mass at St Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral with the Most Rev Eugene Hurley DD, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Darwin. In the evening from 7.00 pm there will be a dinner party with entertainment at the premises of the Northern Territory Timor-Chinese Association at Boulter Road, Marrara. Friends and supporters of the Darwin’s East Timorese community are invited to join the celebrations and donations are welcome at the door from 6.00 pm. Please share a place in your thoughts and prayers for the people of East Timor this week. For more information refer to the attached flyer and contact Mr Joao Reis on mob: 0417 848 192 or Sister Eufemia Lacerda on mob: 0410 948 976.
Food Bazaar 2012
Submitted by Oldrich Dubsky on Tue, 15/05/2012 - 2:33pm.
The Islamic Society of Darwin (ISD) is running a fundraising Food Bazaar this Saturday 19th May from 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm at the Darwin Islamic Centre, 53 Vanderlin Drive, Wanguri (see the attached flyer). There will be great authentic Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Indian and Indonesian food at a reasonable price. For more information, contact Dr Farooq Haq, the President of the Islamic Society of Darwin, on email: fhaq99@gmail.com or mob: 0434 371 737.
Woodside Better Business: Generating income for your projects
Submitted by Oldrich Dubsky on Tue, 15/05/2012 - 2:11pm.
Australia Business Arts Foundation (AbaF) is in conjunction with Arts NT presents Woodside Better Business: Generating income for your projects. These workshops will be held in Alice Springs and Darwin over the next fortnight. They focus on the ways that private sector support for the arts can generate income for cultural projects.
2012 Desert Knowledge Innovation Festival
Submitted by Oldrich Dubsky on Tue, 15/05/2012 - 2:00pm.
Desert Knowledge Australia is pleased to advise of the following events that will form the 2012 Desert Knowledge Innovation Festival in association with the Australian Innovation Festival (for further info check http://www.desertknowledge.com.au/Events).
Desert Knowledge Australia Virtual Meeting Place Events (multi-sites via teleconference backed by Desert Knowledge Commons website)
Buddhist Society International Food Fair 2012
Submitted by Oldrich Dubsky on Mon, 14/05/2012 - 4:29pm.
The Buddhist Society of the Northern Territory (BSNT) was established in 1983 and is a diverse community with practitioners from all Buddhist traditions. Twice a year BSNT organises the International Food Fair at the International Buddhist Centre, 37 Parkside Crescent, Leanyer and you are invited to come along from 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm on Saturday 19th May 2012. The food is from a number of Asian countries including Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Burma and China. Entry is free and everyone is invited.
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Nesian Pride
Submitted by Oldrich Dubsky on Fri, 11/05/2012 - 9:49am.
Sunameke brings the Pacific Communities of Darwin together to present - NESIAN PRIDE
Pacific Communities – Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, Tahiti, Kiribati, and New Zealand
Saturday May 19th @ the Filipino Hall, Marrara - Gates open at 6pm
Pacific Communities – Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, Tahiti, Kiribati, and New Zealand
Saturday May 19th @ the Filipino Hall, Marrara - Gates open at 6pm
SHARE A NIGHT OF CULTURAL PRIDE AND UNITY TOLD THROUGH DANCE AND MUSIC. WE SHARE OUR MYTHS AND LEGENDS AND CELEBRATE OUR ACHIEVEMENTS. 'Our ancestors lay the stepping-stones of the Pacific. We continue their voyages to the present and share with you our Pacific Diversity in Unity'. All this culturally celebrated together through food and laughter! A magical night not to be missed, delivered in true Darwin style. This night will be made even more special by mystery guests from our Pacific family from across Australia.
2012 Katherine Prize
Submitted by Oldrich Dubsky on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 4:19pm.
Katherine Town Council invites entries into the 2012 Katherine Prize. Over $7,000 in prize money and the first Katherine Prize in the new Cultural Centre. For entry forms and Conditions of Entry and Materials and Framing Guidelines please download the attachment and check http://www.ktc.nt.gov.au/Recreation-Events/Community-Events/Katherine-Pr.... Works to be delivered to the Civic Centre, Stuart Highway from Monday 30th July - Friday 3rd August. Announcement of winners and presentation of awards is on Friday 10th August, venue TBC, Stuart Highway. General viewing is from Monday 13th August - Friday 17th August 2012. For further inquiries please contact Katherine Town Council 8972 5500.
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2012 Top End NAIDOC Awards
Submitted by Oldrich Dubsky on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 3:10pm.
NAIDOC Awards are now open for nominations! If you know an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who deserves recognition for their outstanding achievements then nominate them now for a 2012 Top End NAIDOC Award. For nomination forms please email topendnaidoc@hotmail.com. There are ten different award categories to choose from:
Unlimited opportunities for Australian artists with disability
Submitted by Oldrich Dubsky on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 11:46am.
Arts Access Australia, the British Council and Accessible Arts NSW are pleased to launch a new professional development opportunity for Australian artists and artsworkers with disability. Unlimited UK will subsidise a group of Australians to travel to London in September to attend the ‘Festival of the World’, part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. This international arts and disability gathering will showcase Unlimited, the largest program of work by artists with disability ever commissioned. Whilst in London, participants will also be able to attend a range of panel discussions, meetings and workshops. Participants will then share their experiences at the Arts Activated Conference in Sydney on the 30th and 31st October 2012. Unlimited UK is open to Australian artists and artsworkers with disability who are involved in any area of the arts. Applications close on the 1st of June 2012. An application form is available on the AAA website or by contacting Emma Brown on emma@artsaccessaustralia.org or 0478 803 920.
Visible Ink: Calling All Artists!
Submitted by Oldrich Dubsky on Tue, 08/05/2012 - 12:21pm.
Visible Ink submissions are now open for 2012. If you are an emerging artist or a writer, this is your chance to be published in our annual anthology of poetry, short stories, film/stage plays, non-fiction, photography, illustration, artwork and design. Visible Ink is currently in its 24th year of giving a platform to new Australian artists, and this year we are trying to reach out as far as possible with our submissions base to reach as many artists as possible. Submissions close on Friday the 22nd of June, and selected contributors will receive a copy of Visible Ink 2012, which will be launched in early November. Here is the link to our online submissions manager: http://visibleink.submishmash.com/submit, more info at the website, blog etc. http://visibleinkmag.wordpress.com.
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Latin American Film Festival 2012
Submitted by Oldrich Dubsky on Fri, 04/05/2012 - 9:48am.
The Latino NT Association in Darwin, with the support of the Latin American Embassies in Canberra are proud to present the 8th Latin American Film Festival, which will be held at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. Commencing on Saturday 5th May, a different movie will be screened during the entire month, on Saturdays and Wednesdays, with the final film to be shown on Wednesday 30th May.
The Festival will present a selection of 11 films from all over Latin America - Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, Colombia, Cuba, Chile, Brazil and Argentina - and including international award winning films featuring some of the most exciting and creative productions to reach the big screen in recent years. Entry to all films will be FREE of charge. All films are R18+ and all movies have English subtitles. Please refer to the attached pdf flyer for more information about the program or check following websites: http://www.latinont.com.au.
The Festival will present a selection of 11 films from all over Latin America - Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, Colombia, Cuba, Chile, Brazil and Argentina - and including international award winning films featuring some of the most exciting and creative productions to reach the big screen in recent years. Entry to all films will be FREE of charge. All films are R18+ and all movies have English subtitles. Please refer to the attached pdf flyer for more information about the program or check following websites: http://www.latinont.com.au.
Regional Arts Australia Awards 2012
Submitted by Oldrich Dubsky on Fri, 04/05/2012 - 9:10am.
Regional Arts Australia (RAA) is pleased to call for nominations for the 2012 Awards program to be presented at the RAA National conference Kumuwuki/Big Wave in Goolwa South Australia 18-21 October 2012. The RAA Awards program acknowledges the invaluable contribution volunteer leaders make to the cultural life of their local communities. Nominations are called from regionally-based arts and cultural volunteer leaders whose work has inspired and supported arts development.
National Young Writers’ Month - Travelling Story
Submitted by Oldrich Dubsky on Thu, 03/05/2012 - 2:50pm.
Express Media is a Melbourne-based organisation that prides itself on supporting young writers in Australia. This year Express Media wants to have young writers from around the country truly involved in a national writing project, as part of National Young Writers’ Month (NYWM). This project is the NYWM Travelling Story. National Young Writers’ Month will run for the second time this June, in partnership with the Emerging Writers’ Festival. The month-long event aims to help young writers across Australia achieve their writing goals. This year we will focus on collaborative storytelling.
We’re looking for 30 young writers aged under 25 from 30 different towns around Australia to contribute 100 words each to a collaborative story, to be published in the September issue of Voiceworks. Each selected writer will be placed in a numerical (1-30) order to contribute 100 words to a 3,000 word story based on their location in Australia. As it progresses around the country, the story will be emailed to a new writer in a new town every day of NYWM. More information about our Travelling Story can be found here. General information about National Young Writers’ Month here. Submissions close Monday May 21 at 5pm. Feel free to contact Ruby Mahoney, Awards and Special Projects, at awards@expressmedia.org.au, if you have any questions.
We’re looking for 30 young writers aged under 25 from 30 different towns around Australia to contribute 100 words each to a collaborative story, to be published in the September issue of Voiceworks. Each selected writer will be placed in a numerical (1-30) order to contribute 100 words to a 3,000 word story based on their location in Australia. As it progresses around the country, the story will be emailed to a new writer in a new town every day of NYWM. More information about our Travelling Story can be found here. General information about National Young Writers’ Month here. Submissions close Monday May 21 at 5pm. Feel free to contact Ruby Mahoney, Awards and Special Projects, at awards@expressmedia.org.au, if you have any questions.
