Arts NT eBulletin
Issue 25 – October 2010
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The Arts NT eBulletin offers news on grants and opportunities relevant to the arts in the Northern
Territory. Through Arts NT the Northern Territory Government has allocated $5.85M in 2010/ 2011
in arts funding to artists and arts organisations to support, develop and promote the arts in the
Northern Territory and ensure that all Territory residents have access to a variety of arts and
cultural activities either as audience or as active participants.
We invite you to forward your news or stories to the Communications Officer on
arts.office@nt.gov.au for the next Arts NT eBulletin.
Arts NT News
2010 October Project Round now open
Closing 25 October
The Northern Territory Government invites Territory artists, arts groups, arts and community
organisations to apply for funding for arts projects starting from 1 January 2011.
Support is offered for the following categories:
Arts Development
Up to $15,000 to support projects across all art forms for the research,
development or creation of new work or community cultural development
projects.
Presentation and
Promotion
Up to $15,000 to support projects across all art forms that present,
exhibit, distribute or promote Northern Territory arts practice.
Skills Development
Up to $15,000 to support art initiatives that foster skills, knowledge and
experience of participants and build community capacity.
Emerging Artists
Up to $10,000 to support emerging artists to access funding for arts
development, presentation and promotion or skills based projects.
For more information on eligibility, activities not funded, application, and assessment process,
please read the Arts Grants Guidelines.
Anyone interested in applying for an arts grant is encouraged to contact his or her local arts broker
at Arts NT to discuss the application prior to submission.
Alice Springs based arts brokers
• Alice Springs, Barkly, Central Desert and MacDonnell Shires
08 8951 1145 or email arts.office@nt.gov.au
Darwin based arts brokers
• Darwin, Palmerston, Litchfield, Tiwi regions, Coomalie, Katherine,
Victoria Daly, Roper Golf Shires, East and West Arnhem Land Shires
08 8999 8981, 1800 678 237 (free call) or email arts.office@nt.gov.au
Other funding available from Arts NT that can be applied for at any time:
• Arts NT Quick Response Scheme
• Arts NT Community Grants
• Arts NT Community Festivals
• Regional Arts Fund Rapid Response Scheme
Extended - Call for Exhibitions for Chan Contemporary Art Space
Closing 25 October 2010
The closing date to submit expressions of interest towards the 2011 exhibition program for the
Chan Contemporary Art Space has been extended until Monday 25 October 2010.
The Northern Territory Government now invites expressions of interest for exhibitions that focus on
contemporary visual arts in any media including multi-media, craft and design. The 2011 exhibition
program will be designed for the new Chan Contemporary Art Space in Darwin CBD, opposite
Parliament House, to showcase the quality and diversity of contemporary visual arts from the
Territory.
For more details on the Chan Contemporary Art Space including a 360-degree view and fact sheets
visit www.arts.nt.gov.au.
Requirement to apply for Working with Children Clearance Notice in the Northern
Territory
By 1 March 2011, it will be compulsory for Territorians who work in a nominated group of childrelated employment categories to receive their Working with Children Clearance Notice and Ochre
Card, according to section 187 of the Care and Protection of Children Act (the Act). Clearance
Notices are designed to keep children safe by preventing those who pose a risk to the safety of
children from working with them, in either paid or volunteer work. Everyone who is issued with a
Working with Children Clearance Notice will also receive an Ochre Card. The Ochre Card can be
carried as an easy proof of a Working with Children Clearance Notice.
Employers, volunteer organisations and agencies must ensure that any of their staff or volunteers
who need a Working with Children Clearance Notice have applied before 1 March 2011.
Employers or volunteer coordinators who are responsible for staff working or volunteering with
children need to ensure that the people working or volunteering have a valid Working with Children
Clearance. A bulk application process can be arranged through SAFE NT, the body responsible for
conducting checks associated with Clearance Notices.
The Department of Health and Families has produced a comprehensive booklet and frequently
asked questions that address the many issues relevant to Clearance Notices. The booklet is
available from their website at www.workingwithchildren.nt.gov.au.
General Arts News
New Federal Arts Minister appointed
Following the elections the Arts Portfolio has moved to the Department of Prime Minister and
Cabinet and the Hon Simon Crean MP has been appointed Minister for the Arts. www.arts.gov.au
NT Indigenous visual artists open national art galleries
NT Government – 29 September 2010
Eight internationally renowned Indigenous visual artists from across the Top End will this week
attend the official opening of new gallery space at the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) in
Canberra. The Northern Territory Government has provided $10,000 to support the artists’
attendance and participation in the opening of 11 new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art
galleries at the NGA. Arts Minister Gerry McCarthy said that the NGA was one of the most
significant investors in Northern Territory Indigenous visual art. www.newsroom.nt.gov.au
Alice Springs Desert Festival Rocks The Red Centre
NT Government – 10 September 2010
One of the Territory’s most popular cultural events is set to rock the Red Centre during the next 10
days in the form of this year’s Alice Springs Desert Festival. Minister for Central Australia, Karl
Hampton, invited the public to attend the 10th annual Festival, which is Central Australia’s premier
arts and cultural event.
Mr Hampton said the Festival, from 10-19 September, celebrates the great Territory lifestyle unique
to the people who live in this spectacular desert landscape and helps grow the region. “Central
Australian artists will once again inspire locals and visitors for 10 days as Alice Springs is
transformed into a hive of activity, drawing people from around Australia and overseas to the Red
Centre,” Mr Hampton said. http://newsroom.nt.gov.au
Artistic Vibrancy – a new measure of success
Australia Council for the Arts - 03 September 2010
The Australia Council for the Arts has published discussion papers by industry leaders in theatre,
dance, opera and the orchestral sector about the issue of how to measure the artistic vibrancy of
the companies it funds, together with case studies in artistic self-assessment and a review of
commentary around the world on measuring artistic best practice. www.australiacouncil.gov.au
International visas and taxation: a guide for performing arts organisations in Australia
and New Zealand
Australia Council for the Arts - 03 September 2010
This guide helps navigate the sometimes complex processes surrounding visas, work permits and
taxes when preparing to tour internationally. The guide provides links to sources of information,
some written for the cultural sector and other more general websites. It also includes case studies
that feature ways in which arts companies and producers actually operate and some of the
problems they encounter. www.australiacouncil.gov.au
ARC Survey- Storylines
Storylines is a three-year (2007-2009) ARC funded survey of ‘non-remote’ Indigenous artists. The
following website offers details on the findings by clicking on the images below for individual topics.
Alternatively the complete report is available at www.storylines.org.au
Quick News
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The NT Writers' Centre together with IAD Press recently launched 'This country anytime
anywhere' - An anthology of new and contemporary Indigenous poetry and short stories by 22
NT Aboriginal authors. The Northern Territory Government supported the development of the
Indigenous Anthology with $43,000 in funding. www.ntnews.com.au
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Skinnyfish Music was awarded the Arts and Entertainment Award at the NT Export and
Industry Awards www.skinnyfishmusic.com.au
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Gary Lang featured with Goose Lagoon on ABC Art Nation - Described as a Territory Swan
Lake, it combines Aboriginal storytelling with contemporary dance and puppetry. Goose Lagoon
was staged in August as part of the 2010 Darwin Festival and received funding for the
development and staging from the Northern Territory Government. www.abc.net.au
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Big hART’s community development project, which brought the Ngurratjuta Art Centre
together with the family of Albert Namatjiram was premiered at the Belvoir Street Theatre in
Sydney on 25 September. The Project was supported with $15,000 in funding through the 2010
March Project Round. www.abc.net.au
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Interview with Julia Gray, dancer and director of Pacific Islands performance group, Sunameke,
based in Darwin on ABC Darwin – www.abc.net.au
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Bricks without Straw: Life in Darwin's long grass was recently performed in Darwin and was
featured on ABC Darwin - www.abc.net.au
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Recently winner of the 2010 Togart Contemporary Art Award, Chips Mackinolty remembers life
on ABC Darwin www.abc.net.au
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Danielle Loy’s Bush Law Wins Best Short Film at the Australian Human Rights Arts and Film
Festival www.abc.net.au
Opportunities – Northern Territory
October Business Month - NT
Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine, Tennant Creek and Nhulunbuy, various dates
October Business Month (OBM) is a month-long program of inspiring, educational and motivational
business events, held in all regions of the Northern Territory. OBM 2010 will host an exciting range
of events to encourage business networking, opportunities for professional development and new
management ideas. Sessions include Business and Strategic Planning, Good Practice, Good Staff,
Good Business, The 3 P's - People, Planning, Productivity and The Future of Marketing. For
session details and to register visit:
W: www.nt.gov.au/dbe
AbaF - Out of the Lunch Box: Marketing and Brand Strategy - Darwin
Monday, 11 October, 12.30-2pm, Boardroom, NAB, 71 Smith Street
Following on from the success of our first Out of the Lunch Box session and in response to the
many requests, AbaF are pleased to invite you to join in a conversation with Rita Harding, Deputy
Chief Executive and Executive Director Marketing and Communications, Tourism NT. Hear from
Rita over lunch on the marketing and branding strategy for the Northern Territory going forward and
in particular, how it encapsulates the arts and cultural sector. This session is limited to 12 places
and is suitable for arts managers and marketing managers. The registration fee includes lunch.
Cost: $15.00 per person. Places are limited. For more information and to register contact Michelle
Pearson on:
T: (08) 8233 0676
E: michelle.pearson@abaf.org.au
W: www.abaf.org.au
AbaF - Building a Website for visual artists - Darwin
Tuesday, 12 October, 9.30am-1pm, Crowne Plaza Darwin, 32 Mitchell Street
A half-day workshop on developing a website. Topics covered are:
- Website types
- Domain names & hosting accounts
- Design considerations
- Site navigation
- E-commerce
- Search engine optimisation
- Attracting people to your site
This workshop will be presented by Jeremy Smart. Cost is free. For more information and to
register contact:
E: skillsdev@abaf.org.au
W: www.abaf.org.au
AbaF - Building a Website for arts organisation - Darwin
Wednesday, 13 October, 9.30am-1pm, Crowne Plaza Darwin, 32 Mitchell Street
A half-day workshop on developing a website. Topics covered are:
- Website types
- Domain names & hosting accounts
- Design considerations
- Site navigation
- E-commerce
- Search engine optimisation
- Attracting people to your site
This workshop will be presented by Jeremy Smart. Cost is $30. For more information and to register
contact:
E: skillsdev@abaf.org.au
W: www.abaf.org.au
Survey Invitation – A Foundation for the Artist Feasibility Study - NT
Closing 15 October
In June this year the Centre for Social Impact (based at UNSW) and Arts Queensland released a
Discussion Paper proposing the establishment of a Foundation for the Artist – the first of its kind in
Australia – to bring together public, private and corporate funding for artists and the creation of new
work. Such a Foundation would complement existing funding sources, and explore new forms of
support for creative practice and innovation. The discussion paper outlining the recommendations
can be downloaded at www.csi.edu.au/our-research-projects/#arts%20plus.
Consultant Positive Solutions welcomes responses to comment on the implications of such a
Foundation by participating in an online survey:
W: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PY7NCCR.
Online Survey for 24HR Art
Top End Arts have been engaged to carry out research by 24HR Art – NTCCA. This will assist
24HR Art to better plan for the future, and to be responsive to member and audience needs. Please
take a few minutes to click on the link below and complete the online survey.
W: www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZJCH6VS
ABC Open producing stories in the Top End
ABC Open is an exciting new initiative to provide the tools and platforms to help people participate
in many different ways - by joining groups, writing blogs, creating stories through photos, video,
audio and text and collaborating with each other online. In the Top End, Will Tinapple has produced
a number of stories with more to come and has been meeting people to learn about how non-media
professionals like to work. Check out the recent story about the Garrangali Band, who won various
awards at the 2010 Indigenous Music Awards. To contact Open Producer Will Tinapple email:
E: abcopen.topend@abc.net.au
W: http://open.abc.net.au/posts/regions/nt/top-end
Young Achiever Awards - NT
Closing 26 November
Nominations are now open to showcase the talent, potential and commitment of the young people
up to 25 yrs old in the Northern Territory in the arts, science, education and many more categories.
For more details and to nominate, visit:
W: www.awardsaustralia.com/YAA_nt.html
Call for works for 16th Annual Rights On Show Art Awards and Exhibition - NT
Closing 3 December
The Darwin Community Legal Service is calling for artworks for the 16th Annual Rights On Show
Art Awards and Exhibition, which will be staged from 10-17 December at the Darwin Supreme
Court. This year’s theme is ‘Water For Life’. For more details and entry forms contact Jessica Flynn,
Coordinator, Human Rights On Show, on:
T: 08 8982 1111
E: Jessica_flynn@clc.net.au
NT Literary Awards Open
Closing 28 February 2011
Territory writers are being encouraged to enter the 2011 Northern Territory Literary Awards. The
awards acknowledge written works of outstanding literary merit and reward the achievements of
Northern Territory writers. They also contribute to public recognition of literature’s importance to our
identity, community and economy. The Northern Territory Literary Awards endeavour to cultivate a
prosperous creative writing industry in the Northern Territory by recognising great talent; they have
a further aim of fostering and inspiring a new generation of writers. For more information visit:
W: www.ntl.nt.gov.au/news/literary_awards
Opportunities – National
JUMP
Closing 22 October
Are you a young Australian artist on the cusp of a great career? Find the expert advice and national
network to help excell your career in the right direction. As Australia’s largest mentoring program,
JUMP is supported by the Australia Council for the Arts, manage nationally by Youth Arts QLD and
delivered in collaboration with state delivery partners. JUMP supports young artists across a wide
range of art forms to develop a one-on-one relationship with an industry leader of their choice, to
work with them on a creative project.
W: www.jumpmentoring.com.au
Australia Council for the Arts – Various Grant Categories
Australia Council for the Arts, as the Australia Government’s arts funding and advisory body, is
offering 58 grant categories and initiatives to support artists’ careers and arts practice. Grants are
for the development and the presentation of music, literature, dance, theatre, visual arts, new media
and community partnerships.
Some selected grants for this month are:
 ART FARE – No closing date
Australian Art Export provides funding to support commercial art galleries to attend
international visual art, craft or design fairs to develop markets for Australian visual arts,
crafts or designs. This support is a contribution to the overall project costs and can include
travel, accommodation and other art, craft and design fair related expenses to assist
commercial art galleries to promote and sell the original work of contemporary living. This is
a rapid response application; decisions are made in six (6) weeks of receipt of proposal.
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Red Ochre Award - Closing 18 November
The Aboriginal and the Torres Strait Islander Arts Board established the Red Ochre Award
in 1993 to pay tribute to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander artist who, throughout their
lifetime, has made outstanding contributions to the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander arts, at both national and international levels. This is an annual award worth
$50,000. Previous recognition through the Red Ochre Award included NT artists Tom E.
Lewis (2006), John Bulunbulun (2004) and Banduk Mamburra Wananamba Marika (2001).
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Digital Culture Fund - Closing 22 November
The Australia Council invites proposals from artists who are experienced working with digital
technology, and who may work with visual, sound, performance, literary or interdisciplinary
arts, artistic games or transmedia experiences. Applicants can apply for up to $40,000 from
the Digital Culture Fund; can be unknown, emerging or established makers; and can apply
as an individual or a collective.
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Soundclash – Closing 6 December
Soundclash provides funding of up to $10,000 for costs associated with a contemporary
popular music project. Projects are restricted to the creative development of new work,
which includes composition, commissioning, songwriting, rehearsal, collaboration with other
artists, etc.
For more information on the Australia Council for the Arts grants available, their eligibility
requirements and selection criteria visit:
W: www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants
Position Vacancies
Barkly Regional Arts – Administration Officer (Part-time 0.8 FTE, 4 days a week)
Closing 22 October
Barkly Regional Arts is seeking an Administration Officer for its office in Tennant Creek.
This position is responsible for general administrative support for Barkly Regional Arts. The
Administration Officer is the first point of contact for all staff and general enquires, and
provides support to the Executive Officer and program staff. If you are a self-starter, have
a passion for organisation and filing, proficient with computers including Microsoft Word &
Excel, and most importantly, willing to become an important link in a small team. The
position description is available by contacting Alan Murn:
T: 08 8962 2799
E: coordinator@barklyarts.com.au
W: http://barklyarts.com.au/jobs.php
Watch This Space (WTS) – Coordinator
Closing 1 November
Alice Springs artist run initiative is seeking a creative process head to coordinate its diverse gallery
program and events activities. Applicants are encouraged to read the WTS business plan. For more
information contact Lucy Stewart – Treasurer on:
T: 0405 666 343 (between 4 & 6pm)
E: wts@wts.org.au
W: www.wts.org.au (download job description here)
Darwin Festival - various positions
Darwin Festival is the Northern Territory’s largest annual cultural event, we present a program of
local, national and international work – this includes a strong program of Indigenous, cross-cultural
and Asia Pacific artists.
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Office Manager/ Administrator
Closing 1 November
An opportunity exists for a dynamic arts enthusiast to join our small team as Office Manager.
This is a fulltime position based in Darwin and working closely with all members of the Darwin
Festival team to manage the efficient day-to-day running of our busy office, including financial
management, IT and database management, human resources and administration.
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Creative Producer
Closing 8 November
The role of the Creative Producer at Darwin Festival is focussed on creating new Northern
Territory performance for the stage. This is a full time position based in Darwin. Darwin Festival
is held across 18 days each August and is a multi-arts festival utilising a range of indoor and
outdoor venues. This role focuses on creating new and distinctive NT performances and
projects. You will work closely with the Artistic Director to identify and support artists whose
work reflects our diverse Indigenous and multicultural population. The position also facilitates
national and international showcasing and presentation opportunities.
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Program Manager
Closing 8 November
The objective of this 9-month contract position is the management and successful delivery of
the artistic program of events for Darwin Festival 2011.
This position reports directly to the Artistic Director and is ultimately responsible to the General
Manager. The position works closely with the Production Manager and liaises with the Creative
Producer and Marketing Manager in the delivery of the Festival program. The Program Manager
is the primary point of contact for artists performing at the Darwin Festival. The Program
Manager oversees the artist and program management for the Festival at the outset and some
events will then be handed to the Program Coordinator to deliver.
Further information regarding the position may be obtained by either emailing or phoning Edwina
Lunn, General Manager, Darwin Festival on:
T: 08 8943 4200
E: edwina@darwinfestival.org.au
W: www.darwinfestival.org.au
Other Sources of Information
For up to date news and opportunities available in your chosen art form we recommend you
subscribe direct to newsletters distributed by Northern Territory and national arts organisations.
For more information on arts organisations in the Northern Territory visit
www.nt.gov.au/nreta/arts/artsnt/grants/fundresources.html.
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