Special Events Officer

Full time one year contract: 2010 (Maternity leave backfill position)

• Salary: $55,407-$64,553 per annum
• Plan and deliver exciting cultural events including the Joondalup Festival, Little  Feet children’s festival, NAIDOC Week celebrations and Sunday Serenades  concert series.                                                                                                                                                        
  

Curator

Permanent Part time: 22.8 hours (three days) p/week

• Salary: $55,407 - $64,553
• Manage a local government art collection and curate three diverse exhibitions each year.
  

Applications close Wednesday 9 December and roles start January 2010. Click here to download the full advertisements and position descriptions.

The Performing Arts Touring Alliance (PATA) – Australia seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified people to fulfil the role of Executive Officer for this recently formed organisation.

This is a new position and a variety of operational scenarios will be considered. Applicants may propose to work from home, a current workplace, or a new arrangement may be negotiated with a stakeholder organisation.

PATA is Australia’s peak body for the performing arts touring sector. It is a cohesive and objective voice for government and key stakeholders providing quality and informed strategic advice and policy.

PATA’s vision is for a national performing arts touring industry that is;

• Vibrant,
• Coordinated,
• Stable,
• Sustainable,
• Accountable,
• Efficient and
• Effective.

PATA is inclusive and representative and draws on expertise from across the field of performing arts in Australia and internationally.

A new position, the Executive Officer will be responsible for the establishment and on-going operations of the organisation. Reporting to the Chair, the Executive Officer will also implement the strategies outlined in the Business Plan to ensure the future sustainability of the organisation.

A position description is attached. Expressions of Interest should be emailed as a Word or PDF document no later than 11 December 2009 to:

The Chairperson
Performing Arts Touring Alliance – Australia
Email: patachair@bigpond.com
For further information, please contact Suzie Haslehurst on 0438 972 735.

DOWNLOAD: PATA Executive Officer position description (PDF)

Catch Music for Kids is running "Catch A Song" – a music program for children aged 6 to 10 yrs old, including a series of fun and friendly music activities for young children to learn musical skills through song and movement.

Children who participate in the program will learn a range of different songs, and there will be an opportunity for children to perform as part of a community choir festival in December.

When:  Every Saturday morning, 9:30am to 10:30am, for the next 5 weeks (7, 14, 21, 28 November and 5 December)
Where:  Loftus Community Centre, 99 Loftus St, Leederville
Who:  Children aged 6 to 10 yrs old
Cost:  $7 per session or $35 for 5 sessions

For more information or to register your interest in this program, please contact Valerie Lang at valerie.lang@catchmusic.org.au

AWESOME Arts Australia Ltd is seeking expressions of interest from innovative contemporary artists to work on the 2010 CREATIVE CHALLENGE. The theme is  “DWELLINGS” and the concept is exploring different shelters, houses or residences from around the world. This project aims to investigate the question, “what constitutes a home?” and to delve into the interiors and exteriors of what makes a home unique.

We are seeking a variety of contemporary artists including but not limited to visual artists, graphic designers, filmmakers, animators, musicians and physical theatre/drama artists.

There are 10 full time regional residencies in Western Australia of 2 weeks duration between May and October 2010. Artists will collaborate with young people in each  community to facilitate in the interpretation and expansion of the idea of a DWELLING. All art works will later form part of the 2010 AWESOME International  Arts Festival for Bright Young Things in November 2010.

Through a series of workshops during the residency we request that artists stretch the boundaries of the imagination and provide positive creative adventures for the young people in each community. Therefore we seek artists ready and willing to head into unexpected territory.

Please send a one-page curriculum vitae and a short email describing how you would approach creating a contemporary ‘dwelling’ using your artistic practice and express your interest or experience working with regional community and young people.

Email Li-anne Carroll, Community Development Manager, lianne@awesomearts.com by 5pm, 6 November 2009. Further information about Creative Challenge can be found at www.awesomearts.com or 9485 0560.

How are we now experiencing arts and culture in the digital world? With the explosion of TV, mobile and online platforms, and a high speed National Broadband Network just around the corner, what are the digital opportunities for artists? Where is the money coming from and how will rights be managed?

The new frontiers of the digital era will be fully canvassed at REVEALING THE ARTS, a two-day conference jointly presented by the ABC and the Australia Council for the Arts, starting this Monday 26 October at ABC TV Sydney.

Bringing together the Australian arts community’s strategic thinkers, artists, funding bodies, practitioners and directors, the conference aims to find creative solutions to assist the arts industry to take full advantage of the digital era. The event will also be webcast and a guest twitterer will summarise proceedings.

REVEALING THE ARTS
Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 October, ABC TV Sydney
The event will be webcast via http://www.abc.net.au/arts
Follow us on twitter @revealingarts

FotoFreo is very excited to announce our 2010 Programme at the festival launch:

7.30pm on Wednesday 4th November 2009
KULCHA 1st Floor, 13 South Terrace, Fremantle (above Dome Café)

Our special guest speaker for the evening will be Graham Howe.  Graham is a writer, curator and CEO of Curatorial Assistance Inc. (Los Angeles/Sydney).  He was the inaugural director of the Australian Centre of Photography, one of the first employees of the Photographers’ Gallery in London and a curator of the Graham Nash Photography Collection (USA).  Graham’s international experience in photography has also resulted in his publishing a number of authoritative books on photography.

Attendance:
By RSVP invitation; or
General admission $10 reserved ticket.

We hope you will also join us beforehand at 6.30pm at New Edition Bookshop, 82 High Street, Fremantle for the launch of photographer Max Pam’s new book Atlas Monographs to be opened by Dr Stefano Carboni, Director of the Art Gallery of Western Australia.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Next closing date for Arts Development funding is February 26th 2010.

• Thinking about applying for an arts grant for the first time?
• Thinking about applying again and need a quick refresher?
• Looking to get a heads up on the application process?
• Need a start on how to approach answering the all important questions 1 & 2?
• What is artistic merit and how can you apply it to a community cultural development project?
• A bit daunted by creating a budget?
• What is in-kind anyway?
• How does the peer assessment process actually work?
• Is the Arts Development Panel the right panel for you?

Project officers from the DCA will deliver an information session to answer these questions and more. They will provide advice that may assist you in developing an application for grant funding.

Indigenous artists and arts workers are encouraged to come along. The next closing date for application to the Indigenous Panel is Friday 26th March 2010.

WHEN: Tuesday 24th November 2009, 5:30pm for 6pm start
WHERE: Meeting Room 1, King Street Arts Centre, 357 Murray Street, Perth
Coffee and tea provided.

Please RSVP to: dsdadmin@dca.wa.gov.au or by phone to Elaine Ruddy 9224 7333
If you are an artist 25 years and under you are welcome to attend.

However, this session is not targeting Young People and the Arts applicants. You should contact DCA’s Young People and the Arts officers for further information about programs that may suit a future proposal.

Please note: this session is not designed to replace the expectation on an applicant to contact the relevant project officer when developing an application.

This award aims to promote Contemporary Aboriginal Art from the South West of Australia. The City of Rockingham and Town of Kwinana invites Aboriginal Artists of Nyoongar heritage who reside and work in Nyoongar Country to enter this annual award. 

The Awards:

• Open Acquisitive - $12,500 cash plus $2,500 to be put towards a solo exhibition at the Gary Holland Community Centre in 2010.
• Emerging Artist Award Acquisitive - $2,500 cash plus $2,500 towards a professional development opportunity such as a residency to be discussed with the artist and Artsource
• People's choice - $1,000 
  

DOWNLOAD: Nyoongar Art Awards 2009 Entry form (PDF 506kb)

Youth Tree  is a youth-run initiative that uses creativity and fun to involve young people in volunteering.

Volunteer staff positions are now open at Youth Tree on a brand-new project called Big Help Mob; an army of young people who will perform monthly massive favours for Perth-based non-profits from tree-planting to wall-painting, beach-cleaning and beyond. Imagine 100 young people from all across Perth coming together regularly to get their hands dirty doing good and celebrating with enormous flash-mobs of ludicrous stupidity. This is a unique opportunity for those who care about youth community involvement to create big change, bring volunteering into the mainstream and help grow an organisation. Together we can create a world where volunteering is as mainstream as cheeseburgers and breathing!

Youth Tree is looking for passionate, creative, hardworking and friendly people (often more accurately described as "nerds with social skills") aged 14-30 to fill the following positions. Each position is for a minimum period of 12 months commencing in November 2009. Positions are on a voluntary basis and will involve an ongoing commitment of 10-15 hours per week. Applicants must be aged between 14 and 30 years old but age is irrelevant if you're within this age bracket. Simply click on the position titles below to view a more detailed position description:
 
Public Relations, Marketing and Promotion Manager - Someone who is good at making lots of noise in the media and marketing world, knows their stuff, and enjoys working with people.
 
Operations and Logistics Manager - The type of person who gets a kick out of running sheets, flow charts and sticking to schedules, while understanding that not everyone shares their twisted passion.
 
Artistic Co-Director - A creative person from any arts background with a passion for collaboration with other creatives, and for getting large groups of people to do spectacular and bizarre things in public for fun. Egos should be left out in the rain before applying.
 
Web Development Lead - Someone with some serious web development skills who is into open source, social media, building Facebook apps and wants to leverage the power of mass collaboration to do good.
 
Film and Photography Co-Director  - A skilled film-maker and/or photographer with a passion for telling good stories who is able to collaborate with other film-makers and photographers without getting violent.
 
Business and Partnerships Manager - A people person with grant-writing skills, a head for negotiation and building real relationships. Someone interested in innovative business processes 
 
Fill in the online form by 5pm, Tuesday October the 20th. Successful applicants will be notified by email by October 23rd to arrange an interview.

ALL INQUIRIES TO:
Tim Kenworthy
Youth Tree Sort-of-Managing-Director-Person

tim.kenworthy@youthtree.org.au
0401 405 503
www.youthtree.org.au  (go there hey, it's rad)

Not sure what to do with the kids this school holidays? Then book them into one of our exciting workshops!

For the younger kids (6-9 years), get them to make their own Polar Bear Snow Domes. Kids are invited to observe the Polar Bears in Janet Biggs video work Anana Dream and create their own Polar Bear out of modeling clay to keep forever in its own protective 'snow dome' habitat.

And for those a little bit older (10-13 years), they can create a life size portrait filled with text that describes why they do the things they do. They can use newspaper print, vinyl signage and stencil lettering to create a self-portrait made up of their own special words or phrases such as a favourite slang or nickname. Artwork from this workshop will be displayed in PICA's reading room!

Tuesday 29 September & 6 October

Younger Kids (6-9 years): 10am - Noon
Older Kids (10-13 years): 2 - 4pm
$20 (inclusive of all materials). Bookings are essential as places are limited.
Book here or on 08 9228 6300

The state government has announced that artist James Angus, consulting engineer Doug Knox, lighting designer Peter Mclean and industrial designer Sebastian Adams had been chosen as the winner of the situate international sculpture competition from five finalist teams. The winning sculpture will be installed in the newly revamped Forrest Place.

When installed, their brightly coloured hollow-cast aluminium three-dimensional biomorphic form (a non-representational form or pattern resembling a living organism in shape or appearance) will be 11 metres long, three metres wide and 6.5 metres high.

Project Officer - Reel Connections (12 month contract with possible extension)

$60, 814 - $64, 015 per annum - Plus superannuation and fantastic benefits

We are looking for a Project Officer to coordinate the Reel Connections programme - a programme that encourages intercultural understanding amongst young residents in the Mirrabooka regional area. A desire to make a significant difference to the lives of young people from culturally and linguistically diverse and Indigenous backgrounds is essential. Community development experience or tertiary qualifications will be highly regarded, as well as the ability to be creative and innovative in introducing positive changes in the community.

INTERESTED?

Info pack (08) 9345 8555 - www.stirling.wa.gov.au

Still have questions?

Clare Meyers - (08) 9345 8975

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 4pm, Monday 14 September 2009

Country Arts WA is the state's peak body for regional arts and culture. We are currently seeking a General Manager.

The General Manager of Country Arts WA must be collaborative and self-motivated and have demonstrated business acumen including strong financial skills.

They will work closely with the Board, CEO, staff and stakeholders and must have excellent leadership and team-building skills. The General Manager is second-in-command and will work closely with the CEO to implement Country Arts WA's new vision and strategic plan.

Experience in the arts or related field will be highly regarded. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

The Position Profile including Selection Criteria can be downloaded here.

For more information contact Country Arts WA on info@countryartswa.asn.au, phone 08 9200 6200 or regional freecall 1800 811 883.  

Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 18 September 2009

Country Arts WA is the state's peak body for regional arts and culture and we are seeking a suitably qualified Co-ordinator to facilitate the development of a new Aboriginal Art Centre Hub.

The successful applicant will have high level expertise in organisational development and proven administrative and project management skills.

He/she must be able to work independently, think strategically, and conceive, plan, and implement new policies, systems and programs.

Excellent communication and relationship building skills are essential to effectively manage consultations with art centres and other stakeholders. Knowledge of the Aboriginal visual arts sector and experience working in a cross-cultural environment is important. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

The Position Profile including selection criteria can be downloaded here.

For more information contact Country Arts WA on info@countryartswa.asn.au, phone 08 9200 6200 or regional freecall 1800 811 883.  

Applications close at 4pm on Friday, 2 October 2009.

Community Arts Project Scheme (CAPS) is an entry level fund designed to support regional community-based, not-for-profit organisations to incorporate arts and culture into their communities.  Country Arts WA devolves this program on behalf of the Department of Culture and the Arts. 
 
Apply for up to $3,000 or up to $5,000 (for applicants above the 26th parallel).    

4 September deadline for projects happening after 12 October 2009.
 
Funding supports engagement with professional artists and cultural leaders, creative and innovative activities and opportunities for skills development in all art forms.  The panel will consider professional development opportunities where professional artists and cultural leaders can skill share. Projects that include trips to country may be eligible for support if they are an integral part of an arts/skills development initiative and result in specific project outcome.
 
Funding can involve a professional artist/s in a community festival or workshop, cover costs associated with skills development with a curator or judge to develop a professional approach to staging exhibitions and non-professional performing arts groups wanting to tour within or between regions in WA.
 
COUNTRY ARTS WA PRIORITIES

• Children and young people –inclusive of those aged 0 –26 years old. Priority will be given to projects that are for and/or by children and young people, projects that engage with children and young people and inter-generational projects.
• Indigenous arts and culture – priority will be given to projects that are initiated by and/or for Indigenous arts workers or artists, cross cultural projects, engage with the traditional owners to explore local Indigenous culture and knowledge.
• Technology – priority will be given to projects that incorporate, explore or engage creatively with technology.
• Health and wellbeing – CAWA seeks to invest in artistic experiences that enrich people’s lives. Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate the health benefits of creativity for the wellbeing and social connectedness of individuals and communities

 
How do we apply?

You must discuss your project idea with Bec Cockram, Country Arts WA’s Regional Arts Development Officer (RADO) before submitting your application. The full Guidelines, application and budget can be downloaded from our website:  http://www.countryartswa.asn.au/cms/cawa/pages/communities/funding/fund_caps.html
 
If you would like to be emailed or faxed a copy of the application form or guidelines please contact me, Bec Cockram: 9200 6208.

Denmark Festival of Voice is happening again in 2010 and we wanted to let you know of some important timelines.

The new website will be open for traffic on 1st October 2009, including online performers applications, weekend ticket sales and volunteers applications.
Performer applications will close at the end January 2010.

In 2008 we received unprecedented demand for tickets and much disappointment from the large number of people, both audience and performers, who missed out on tickets. Next year we will open some new venues and will sell only weekend tickets, all as part of our committement and planning to produce the Festival in 2010, 2011 and 2012.

We are working on some very exciting new creative developments for 2010 and will hope you will join us for what will be an extraordinary weekend of vocal heaven!

Our website www.dfov.org.au will be updated as acts, funding grants and venues are confirmed, so stay tuned for the program announcements.

by Peter Keelan

It starts out with you internally and silently humming that Paul Kelly melody in the back of your mind ...'from little things, big things grow' ... except that this melody round has been growing louder since a project I was involved with in Malawi, Africa, in 2001.

In 2008 I received a professional development grant from CAN WA to explore an idea which has been in the memory banks since that time.

This idea has focussed on producing a gathering, to provide a unique development opportunity to all Australian CCD practitioners. This pursuit has been inspired by many conversations, observations and practical experiences, over a twenty year span.

The three week professional development resulted from $4733 in funding, yet as the links and conversations started to flow, I quickly realised that this Gathering would require further research, and involvement of a larger group of people.

Indeed, at the end of writing the document below, I realised that I had only touched the surface of communication and conversation which this event requires.

What I can affirm to be conclusive is the following:

There is overwhelming national and international interest, and active support and encouragement, for an International Community Arts Gathering to be produced in Australia. The breadth of recognition that such a Gathering is long overdue has been overwhelming and inspiring.

So, where to from here?

Since acquitting the grant, I have continued to listen to a myriad of fascinating feedback from CCD people all over the world. The concept seems to have hit a positive nerve!

Now we now have a group of people forming a board and ongoing conversations being fired around the world via email. And its all emanating from the ‘bush' ... Denmark, in the southwest of WA.

I look forward to a continuing conversation, one which has already commenced, and has now filtered into the dot points in the document which follows.

If you read the document and are inspired to become a part of this unique project, I will look forward to hearing from you, especially as we start to frame the picture of where we are heading, and what the scenery might look like along the way. In the true spirit of community arts, community cultural development ... every voice will be heard and valued.

DOWNLOAD:

International Community Arts Gathering (PDF 6.7MB)

peter@peterkeelan.com.au

We're looking for a suitably qualified individual looking to enter the arts industry to join us here at CAN WA!

This full time position is responsible for assisting the coordination of the day-to-day running of our Perth office and assisting in the administration of our funding programs. 

For further details and an application pack, visit our Employment page.

SUMMARY: CuriousWorks is looking for a new media educator based in Western Australia. This position requires someone passionate about media arts education and working with young people.

EXPERIENCE: CuriousWorks is an innovative company with a diversely talented  team. We are after someone with a diverse set of arts and media skills, but he/she  must have an advanced video production skills base.

Equally important is this person's ability and commitment to keep learning,  experimenting and documenting how new media, creativity and education can come together for the long-term, social beneft of the most disadvantaged communities in  Australia.

JOB DETAILS: In collaboration with other staff from CuriousWorks, this person will be leading new media workshops in, mining and remote Indigenous communities in the Pilbara. This will be within CuriousWorks' model for community collaboration, but there is plenty of room for you to bring in your own practice and this is encouraged.

The emphasis will not be on you creating work, but you enabling arts media work to  be created by young people from the region.

The job is in and around Newman, in the heart of the Pilbara, from 7 September to 5 November 2009. You will be paid $7,500 for this time. Your transport and accommodation will be taken care of for you. If this initial period goes well, there is a signifcant possibility of a full-time or permanent part-time role with CuriousWorks throughout 2010, based out of Western Australia, with a higher salary.

HOW TO APPLY: The frst stage is simply a one-page expression of interest, including a summary of any relevant previous experience, to shakthi@curiousworks.com.au. You may include website links in your expression of interest.

The EOI must be sent by 17th August, 2009.

The second stage will be a video interview in late August over Skype with Shakthidharan, Director of CuriousWorks, in Sydney.

MORE INFORMATION: Your work will be part of the BHP Billiton - Iron Ore - Legacy Project, presented by Country Arts WA in association with Artsource, CuriousWorks and the Newman Community. For more information visit

http://newman.allaroundyou.com.au/2009/07/09/bhp-legacy-program/ .

CuriousWorks started working with the Newman community in July.

Visit http://newmanmedia.allaroundyou.com.au/ to see what's been happening.

Visit www.curiousworks.com.au to learn more about the company.

Flat contract fee for project delivery August – October 2009

Propel Youth Arts WA has a short-term opportunity for an arts worker to join our team. As the Prop Fest Coordinator, you will be responsible for the administration, coordination and delivery of a short film workshop series, “*Prop Fest*”, for young and emerging artists from diverse backgrounds.

Working closely with key partners and workshop facilitators will ensure a fun, well-organised and attended series. Essential qualities for the job are previous experience coordinating arts projects, administration and organisational skills, an ability to multi-task and be able to communicate with a diverse range of people in a demanding work environment.

Please email an expression of interest (no more than 2 pages) and CV to sonja@propel.org.au by 5pm August 14th, 2009.