Cultural Development Unit
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The first round of the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) closes 28 October for projects that begin after 9 December. For application forms and guidelines go to www.goldcoastcity.com.au/artfund or call (07) 5581 6075 or email  cultural@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.
The Arts Centre Gold Coast, in collaboration with Council's Creative Juices program, is offering a free information session for artists, performers and companies interested in receiving information on touring within Queensland and nationally. What is involved? What opportunities are there for companies and individual artists to tour? Who is eligible? How does it all work? These questions and more will be answered on Monday 17 October at 5.30pm in The Basement. RSVPs are essential to Vicki Buenen at Buenen@theartscentregc.com.au
HUSH at Southport Branch Library continues its monthly acoustic music showcase with some of the best contemporary acts on the Gold Coast, as part of Council's A-Venue program. Catch Rylie Comrie and Josh Lovegrove performing an intimate set in the library foyer on Sunday 30 October from 12.30pm.
The Designworks College of Design will present its exhibition Glimpse at the Robina Community Gallery until 17 October. The Robina Gallery is located in the Robina Community Centre, Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina.
Robina Community Gallery is now accepting applications from arts and cultural organisations, schools and artist collectives for consideration for inclusion in the annual community exhibitions program at the Robina Art Gallery for the period January to June 2012. An information and proposal pack can be downloaded from www.cultural.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/robinagallery. For further information, contact cultural development staff on (07) 5581 6871 or by email on cultural@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.
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Opportunities
The International Songwriting Competition is a unique opportunity for songwriters to get noticed and compete for an opportunity to share in over $150,000 in cash and prizes. The deadline to enter songs has been extended to 1 November. Visit www.songwritingcompetition.com for more information.
Have Your Say on the National Cultural Policy. Arts Minister Simon Crean has invited all Australians to comment on a discussion paper for the country's first National Cultural Policy in almost two decades. The opportunity to provide feedback closes 21 October. The discussion paper and information about how to provide feedback is available at www.culture.arts.gov.au
The 2high Festival is looking for motivated, independent and enthusiastic young people to come on board and be part of the team. Volunteers are needed in the lead up to the Festival from Wednesday 26 October through to Saturday 29 October. Check out the video on vimeo and head to the Backbone website to download the Volunteer Submission Form.
Youth Arts Queensland (YAQ) invites artists from across Australia to apply for the 2011 JUMP national mentoring program for young and emerging artists, with applications open until 22 October. Full JUMP details, including information session dates, application forms, and FAQs, can be found at www.jumpmentoring.com.au.
The Big Book Club Inc. has received funding from Australia Council for the Arts to project manage the development and production of three picture books written and illustrated by emerging Indigenous writers and illustrators. The books will be published and distributed nationally by Allen & Unwin. Emerging Indigenous writers or illustrators who would like more information, posters or application forms should go to the website at Little Big Book Club.
The Gold Coast City Council Australia Day Awards 2012 are now open for nominations. The awards recognise exceptional achievements in areas of community service, sporting, environmental and cultural endeavours. Nomination forms are available at all Council offices and libraries, or online at www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/australiadayawards Closing date for nominations is Friday 18 November 2011.
The Kirra Kite Festival is seeking buskers to play in and around restaurants, cafes and market stalls during the festival to be held from 19 to 20 November. Busking is by application only - check out the Kirra Kite Festival page for more information,
Inter Urban Arts are developing an Urban Choir for young people over the age of 12. Rehearsals will start 12 October. For more information call Libby Harward on 0413 673 993 or email libbyh@gcdrugcouncil.org.au.
The Queensland University of Technology, in conjunction with the Queensland Public Interest Law Clearing House presents the IP and Technology Law Clinic, a monthly public clinic that provides free legal advice to up-and-coming musicians, artists, writers and technology gurus. Interested people from the creative and technology sectors can call (07) 3138 2046 or email cheryl.foong@qut.edu.au to book a free 45 minute advice session with a lawyer. Visit their website for more info.
Inter Urban Arts is providing Mentoring and Peer Support (MAPS) training for young people under 30 who have either overcome adversity and want to use their skills in the community, or people who are seeking training in community work and using arts in a community context. The next MAPS training will commence 25 October from 6pm - 8pm and run each Tuesday for nine weeks. Register your interest by emailing Libby on libbyh@gcdrugcouncil.org.au or phoning on 0413 673 993
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Events
Need to promote your event? Remember Council has an events calendar available. Visit www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/events.
Retrospect Galleries presents Wild Soles, featuring the latest dynamic body of work from award winning artist Mari Hirata. The exhibition will be officially opened by Maurice Ortega, Director of the Queensland Centre of Photography. The exhibition runs from 14 to 27 October. Cnr Elizabeth Ave & Oracle Blvd, Broadbeach. www.retrospectgalleries.com
The Red Gallery of 87ARTZONE presents the exhibition Between Australia and China: Observations of a Realist Painter. Featuring a solo showcase of artworks by Professor Xuning Wang, the works will be on display from 23 October to 20 November 2011 at 87 Kriedeman Road, Upper Coomera. For further information visit www.87artzone.com or email info@87artzone.com.
The Unity Festival is held 22 October at the Murwillumbah Showground and celebrates the rich and colourful diversity of the Tweed and Byron Shires though world music, dance and international cuisine and wares.
Looking for something for your kids to do? Council's Active and Healthy program is providing over 120 free or low-cost events, including arts events, in Gold Coast Parks throughout the Gold Coast during the school holidays. For more information visit www.gcparks.com.au.
The Arts Centre Gold Coast runs a FREE Movie Review Club (MRC) on the fourth Wednesday of each month from March to November annually. Each month the MRC's Coordinator Ann Krebs gathers a range of panellists from Gold Coast and Brisbane film schools and universities to contribute to the discussions about the chosen film for the month. Next month's meeting will be on Wednesday 26 October from 10.30am to 12pm in the Basement. Entry is free and for more information go to www.theartscentregc.com.au or call (07) 5588 4000.
Bond University's free music soiree series continues with Bec Whitehead and Jazz it Up performing on Sunday 30 October at 3pm. The venue is the ADCO Amphitheatre overlooking Lake Orr. Visit www.bond.edu.au/events for more information.
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Funding
The Australia Council for the Arts has launched the Creative Australia Artists Grants, a five-year program of funding which will support artists, including young and emerging artists, across all art forms to deliver new artistic works, undertake fellowships and create additional presentations to Australian audiences. For more information visit. www.australiacouncil.gov.au/creativeaustralia
Artists, arts groups and creative people from South East Queensland are invited to submit an expression of interest to receive Creative Projects Support through Queensland Arts Council's Creative Generator SEQ program. All art forms are eligible to apply for support. Applicants must speak to the Creative Generator SEQ Development Officer before applying. Please contact Tim McGee on 0428 745 693 or tim.mcgee@qac.org.au
The third round of the Breakthrough. Emerging Indigenous Contemporary Musicians Recording initiative is now open for applications. The Breakthrough program provides funding to emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians and bands to produce a high quality recording of original tracks, suitable for broadcasting and commercial release. Applications close at 5pm on Friday 28 October 2011. Program information and guidelines are available on the website.
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship Emerging Issues Funding provides grants of up to $200,000 for large scale projects that strengthen social cohesion, community harmony and cross cultural understanding. Incorporated, not-for-profit organisations and local government are welcome to apply. Go to www.harmony.gov.au for more information.
The Seed Arts Grant Fund aims to assist Australian artists from any background, creating art and music across any genre, to establish themselves as self-sustained professionals. The 2011 round of funding is now open. For information visit www.theseedfund.org
Arts Queensland offers support for two different touring options through its Touring Fund. Full application details for the following opportunities can be found at www.arts.qld.gov.au. Applications for the annual touring menu program from Queensland and interstate producers wishing to tour Queensland in 2013 will close 31 October 2011. Producers may submit an application to list their product on a menu of endorsed touring product. Applications close on Monday 31 October 2011. Applications supported through the flexible touring grants program are generally smaller, niche tours, with established presenter commitment and community demand. Applications can be submitted anytime, allowing six to eight weeks processing time.
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Links
Everyone's a critic. Join in the Critical Mass blogging conversation and share your thoughts about arts and culture in Queensland at www.criticalmassblog.net.
Australia should seek new and liberating ways to bring together the arts, popular culture and the creative industries, according to Arts and Creative Industries, a report funded by the Australia Council for the Arts and prepared by Professor Justin O'Connor of the Creative Industries Faculty at Queensland University of Technology. This report looks at ways in which the policy relationship between these often polarised sectors of arts and creative industries might be rethought and approached more productively. Download the report at www.australiacouncil.gov.au
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