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$124,894 of new regional arts funding provided to South Australian communities
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$124,894 of new regional arts funding provided to South Australian communities
7th July 2009
All Regions
Chair of Country Arts SA, Mr Steve Grieve recently announced that regional South Australian communities have been provided with $124,894 to support arts initiatives thanks to the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund.
“In total of $124,894 has been allocated to 18 projects involving South Australian communities after the Minister for the Arts, Peter Garrett, announced the latest round from the Regional Arts Fund” he said.
“The opportunities presented by the Regional Arts Fund, are an extremely important way for communities and individuals to express their creativity and look at their world from a different perspective” said Mr Grieve.
“In addition, these grants provide an important economic stimulus for regional communities. In the past, for every $1 of grant funding provided by Country Arts SA, an additional $3.10 is raised from other sources including other grant programs, local government contributions, business sponsorship and fundraising.”
Initiatives supported in the new round of funding include:
- Blokes and their BBQ: An Artistic Interpretation - Artist and sculptor, Dave Lewis will host a series of workshops aimed at assisting the male population of wider Murray Bridge community transform the humble BBQ into a sculptural feature using recycled and readily available materials. Design, art and sculpture will tangle with the reinvention of burning meat.
- Australian Ceramics Triennale 2009, Sydney - Recent graduate from the Jam Factory Contemporary Craft and Design Associateship Erin Lykos will attend the Australian Ceramics Triennale Sydney in July 2009. Following this experience Erin will conduct workshops in Copper Coast High Schools, passing on up to date knowledge and skills gained from the conference to students interested in careers in the arts.
The Regional Arts Fund assists community-based cultural development in regional, remote and isolated areas in Australia. The Fund aims to achieve sustainable cultural development by facilitating partnerships and networks, assisting the professional development and employment of regional artists, and by funding community projects.
Country Arts SA manages the Regional Arts Fund in South Australia on behalf of the Australian Government. Assistance is available across all art forms for projects that encourage community participation in regional arts development.
The next funding round closes 15 August 2009, for projects which commence from 1 January 2010. More information about the Regional Arts Fund is available from Country Arts SA on 8444 0400.
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A full list of funded projects is attached
Port Lincoln Civic Hall Management Board Inc $1,920
Silver Jewellery Making
Two one day workshops in silver jewellery making with Eyre Peninsula artists, Cindy Durant, as a tutor. The workshops will have a different emphasis each day.
Murray Bridge Regional Gallery $4,660
Blokes and their BBQ: An Artistic Interpretation
Artist and sculptor, Dave Lewis to host a series of workshops aimed at assisting the male population of wider Murray Bridge community to transform the humble BBQ into a sculptural feature using recycled and readily available materials. Design, art and sculpture will tangle with the reinvention of burning meat.
Carclew Youth Arts Centre Inc. $4,370
Animation Workshops and Public Art Projections
Workshops for young artists in Murray Bridge to learn Flash Animation techniques and create a large public artwork, projected nightly into an empty shopfront in the town centre of Murray Bridge.
Riverland Youth Theatre Inc $4,730
Performing and Digital Arts Master – Classes
Three one day master- classes that aim to advance the artistic and cultural life of the Riverland community through an innovative approach towards participation and cultural development. Workshops provide skill and professional development in physical circus, bouffon & clown and digital film making.
Fleurieu Folk Festival Inc $4,870
Fleurieu Folk Festival 2009 'Step into the Music' Workshop Program
A feature event within the Fleurieu Folk Festival that enables performers in the local community and Fleurieu Region to access the unique skills, experiences and knowledge provided by visiting professional performers through a series of workshops. We expect them to gain expertise that will assist them to further develop their own careers and help create further performance opportunities.
Remarkable Youth Action Team $2,720
HIP - HOP Dance Workshop
The delivery of a free 'hip - hop' dance workshop to school students aged between 5 - 12 years in three rural communities during the school holidays.
Uniting Care Wesley Port Pirie Inc. $1,164
Buried Treasures
Buried Treasures is a creative writing program which incorporates art in a personal journal. It encourages parents to explore their strengths in a supportive framework.
Mental Illness Fellowship of SA $1,500
Art Journey
A regionally innovative community art project, providing the opportunity for the development of visual art expression in an environment supportive of mental health recovery journeys.
The Cellar Folk Club Inc. $835
Sam Oshodi: The Stinky Creek World Food & Music Fair 2009
African Drummer Sam Oshodi to perform and conduct workshops in the community at The Stinky Creek World Food & Music Fair 2009.
Cadell Community & Tourist Association Inc $11,235
WELCOME TO CADELL: Stage 2
This project is for the construction of two artistic town entrance signs for Cadell. The design of these signs having already been completed by the community in consultation with Martin Corbin.
SA Rural Womens Gathering 2009 $5,680
'True Blue Women Do' Limestone Sculpture
A local emerging artist under tutelage of local professional sculptor as well as the newly established SARWG Committee, aim to develop collaborative networks and artistic skills whilst creating an artwork utilising local limestone, depicting the theme of the gathering 'True Blue Women Do'.
Sedan Rural Community Access Service Inc. $4,670
Sedan Town Triangle Project
Artist Michael Tye will work collaboratively with Sedan community members in the development and installation of a public mosaic art work in the Sedan Town Triangle that aims to reflect the history and future of the local community.
Terowie Citizens association $2,981
Terowie Windows Project
Community design and construction of three visual art installations using found objects in the empty windows located in the in Terowie's main street. Artist Deborah Baldassi will facilitate the workshops that design the installations however the creativity, practical skills and local knowledge of the citizens of Terowie will drive the project.
Scotdesco Inc $5,000
Scotdesco Sculptors
To expand on artistic skills in the field of pottery and designs in ceramics which appeal to the youth and wider community. Community has a kiln, pottery wheel and enclosed shed - Scotdesco would like to put this equipment to use but need formal training and operational instructions to do so.
Erin Lykos $1,144
Australian Ceramics Triennale 2009, Sydney
Recent graduate from the Jam Factory Contemporary Craft and Design Associateship Erin Lykos to attend the Australian Ceramics Triennale Sydney in July 2009. Following this experience Erin would like to conduct workshops in Copper Coast High Schools, passing on up to date knowledge and skills gained from the conference to students interested in careers in the arts.
Ananguku Arts & Culture Aboriginal Corporation $10,000
Our Mob 2009 - Professional Development Workshop and Aboriginal artists in profile series
To support Aboriginal artists networking, skills development, workshop participation and community leadership during the Statewide 'Our Mob' workshop forums and Festival Centre Artists residencies.
Regional Galleries Association of South Australia Inc $19,915
Access to Learning Connections Visual Arts Engagement Program
To enable South Australian Regional Galleries make best possible use of the resources provided by the Learning Connections Program and to provide a series of practical workshops.
The Barossa Council $37,500
Coordinator: Community Development through the Arts
The Coordinator would implement arts and community development projects to promote a culture of artistic expression and creativity and the development of partnerships within the Barossa region.
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