Australian Indigenous Arts & Cultural Organisation

Drum Beat is getting Louder!

2009-07-23T04:57:00.000-07:00

Hi Nguip Warrup Friends! Just an update for you mob I would like to thank you all for your support by being part of this group! We have been involved in various projects and just to name few...

2009 current projects are:
Queen Street Mall Traditional Dance Program and the Black History Month! (in partnership with BCC)

2008-past projects
Coolamon "Carrying the Culture" (in partnership with BCC)
Cert lll Arts Admin/Events Management Course (in partnership with Bridgeworks Training & Employment)

If you are exisiting organisation would like to partner with Nguin Warrup in a project please contact us by sending me a message on here.

thank you all!

Is Treaty a dirty word?

2008-04-21T11:14:00.001-07:00

Is Treaty a dirty word?

It should be abundantly clear to all that for the new Rudd government its business as usual when it comes to Aboriginal Peoples - that the new boss is indeed the same as the old. The calls for a Treaty, Bill of Rights and Constitutional change etc that was raised and argued for by Aboriginal delegates at the weekends 2020 summit in the beginning was heard loud and clear, but by summits end it was reduced and hushed down to an embarrassing choice of words by the closing report back. Behind the fine words and were listening and "closing the gap" rhetoric (whatever closing the gap means) we need to ask, where is the promotion of Aboriginal languages, our education systems our learning pathways, our systems of Law and justice, where is the support and funding for the just and equal acknowledgement and implementation of our cultural values, beliefs and practices – where is our right to self-determination?

I am not suggesting that western education is not needed or crucial for Aboriginal Peoples but that our ways must also be justly and rightly given equal value and worth. If equilibrium and parity are to be achieved then our Aboriginal culture must be the ridgepole around which all else revolves. Aboriginal people are promised equality before western law and in settler society, we are promised good education, employment, access to the “real economy” etc etc provided, Aboriginal Peoples forgo choice and in turn give up, give away and walk away from all we are

It is clear that Aboriginal Peoples throughout Aboriginal country must continue to organize and struggle as hard, if not harder then the recent racist Howard years. It seems to me that this current government are very media savvy, they now how to harness, stage and manage celebrity popularity to deflect the unfinished business of this country

The fine words and accommodating smiles of this Federal labor government and their cronies need to be thoroughly considered and scrutinized for behind them lay an agenda of assimilation. How People can sing from every branch of every tree with glee about having the maturity to become a Republic and crow about human rights but remain mute on a Treaty, which would without question reflect the maturity of the Australian nation and its commitment towards human rights more so then a Republic absolutely, astounds me?

If we hunger for just change, not just symbolic gamin spruk of so-called real economist, western educationist and closing gap popular trends etc, in this country, if we are serious about Aboriginal health and well-being, if we are serious about the oldest continuing culture in the world not only continuing but flourishing - then calls for a Treaty must be loud and organised and Aboriginal self-determination must be enshrined and the wealth stolen daily from Aboriginal country must be returned. Is this not an objective, is this not a benchmark? Karranjal John Hartley2008

Treaty tops Indigenous 2020 agenda

2008-04-21T11:05:00.000-07:00

Treaty tops indigenous 2020 agenda

April 19, 2008 - 6:21PM

An indigenous treaty has topped the priorities of Australia 2020 summit delegates examining Aboriginal issues.

About 100 of Australia's top indigenous leaders, thinkers and experts came together
as part of the summit to discuss their ideas to improve indigenous people's lives.

The creation of a treaty proved the most popular suggestion, followed by the re-establishment of a national representative body, and the setting up of an indigenous future fund and a watchdog to oversee government action on indigenous issues.

Delegate Janina Gawler, speaking for her group of delegates, said the treaty should build on the government's intentions to endorse the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.

"To formally recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first
people of Australia, involving a legal agreement as to the status, rights and obligations of indigenous people and the Australian government," Ms Gawler said.

Some delegates urged the government to establish a long-term endowment fund, to be overseen by independent trustees, to provide funding certainty for indigenous programs.

Some delegates also pushed for a new indigenous cultural centre, and suggested it
should be based in Canberra's Old Parliament House.

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd sat in on the first session of the indigenous stream,
listening to ideas and asking questions of delegates.

Mr Rudd spoke one on one with Queensland Aboriginal leader Noel Pearson about
indigenous education, and with other delegates about the possibility of rolling out
more secondary level boarding schools for indigenous children.

He also spoke with delegates about the importance of maintaining and
strengthening indigenous culture and language.

Speaking for his group, youth delegate Tim Goodwin said tackling racism should be
a top priority for Australia.

"It hasn't gone away and a lot of indigenous people still need to talk about it and as a
nation we need to talk about it," he told delegates.

Mr Goodwin also stressed the need to change Australia's "psyche of assimilation".

"That in 2020 we no longer talk about `normalising' indigenous Australians," he said.

Prominent indigenous West Australian Shirley McPherson suggested certain seats
in parliament and spots in government should be put aside for indigenous people.

"There must by 2020 be a level playing field, and by that we mean there needs to be
representation in parliament and in government," Ms McPherson said.

(c) 2008 AAP

http://news.smh.com.au/treaty-tops-indigenous-2020-agenda/20080419-2795.html

Coolamon – carrying the culture

2008-04-18T06:31:00.000-07:00

Monday 21 April to Sunday 25 May
Visit Brisbane Square Library during April and May to participate in celebrations with members of Brisbane’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Through Coolamon, elders and younger indigenous people will share their stories, treasures and insights with the wider Brisbane community.

The Coolamon program includes:

talks
performances
storytimes
displays
free movie screenings
Location: Brisbane Square Library and outside in Reddacliff Place (the open space at the top of Queen Street Mall, opposite the casino)

The Dreaming Festival Tickets ON SALE NOW!!

2008-04-18T06:30:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone,

ON SALE NOW!!! THE DREAMING FESTIVAL TICKETS. Go to:

http://www.thedreamingfestival.com

Angelina Hurley
Queensland Folk Federation
Indigenous Co-ordinator – The Dreaming – Woodford Folk Festival
PMB 2 Woodford QLD
Australia 4514
T: +61 7 5496 1066
F +61 7 5496 3196
E: angelina@woodfordfolkfestival.com
W: http://www.thedreamingfestival.com
W: http//www.woodfordfolkfestival.com

Rudd govt announces list of minds for 2020 summit

2008-03-30T17:42:00.000-07:00

Rudd govt announces list of minds for 2020 summit
Thursday, 20 March 2008

NATIONAL, March 28, 2008: Patrick Dodson, Noel Pearson, Megan Davis, Marcia Ella Duncan and the lone Tasmanian – Rodney Dillon – are just some of the prominent Indigenous leaders expected to join the Rudd government’s 2020 summit in April after the full list was announced earlier today.

The talk-fest’s Options for the future of Indigenous Australia will be chaired by former Reconciliation Australia chair Jackie Huggins and will examine subjects like economic development in remote Australia and programs such as the Northern Territory intervention and the Cape York reform trials.

Other high profile figures in Indigenous affairs to be invited to the summit include Aboriginal lawyer Terri Janke, former Australian of the Year Fiona Stanley, and long time Torres Shire mayor Pedro Stephens.

Former National Indigenous Council member Tammy Williams, ANTaR National Director Gary Highland, Central Land Council director David Ross and West Australian of the Year Mark Bin Bakar are also on the list.

NAIDOC Week 2008

2008-03-14T15:13:00.001-07:00

MEDIA RELEASE - NAIDOC Week 2008

NAIDOC WEEK preparations are underway with the National Committee selecting the theme and opening the poster competition and nominations for the NAIDOC
Awards.

Take the time to recognise someone who makes a difference in the lives of others by nominating them for a National NAIDOC Award.

You can nominate online: http://www.naidoc.org.au/Awards/awards_form.aspx

For artists interested in national exposure and a cash prize of $5000.00 enter the NAIDOC poster competition online:

http://www.naidoc.org.au/award_winners/poster/default.aspx

Or more information on NAIDOC generally go to the website: www.naidoc.org.au

NAIDOC Week will be celebrated 6-13 July with the National Awards Ceremony in Canberra on the 12 July.

WANTED: VISIONARY TO GUIDE FUTURE INDIGENOUS PERFORMING ARTS LEADERS

2008-03-14T00:36:00.001-07:00

Dream it: Make it happen – Be the best you can be!

WANTED: VISIONARY TO GUIDE FUTURE INDIGENOUS PERFORMING ARTS LEADERS

The Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts (ACPA) is an inspirational centre of excellence and innovation in education for Australian young and emerging Indigenous performing artists. ACPA is in its eleventh year of operations, offering nationally accredited training in the Performing Arts to students from across Australia .

In 2008 ACPA will be commencing a dedicated career advisory and professional development program for graduates and other emerging Indigenous Artists. The program manager’s role will be to:

· Provide individual careers advisory services

· Engage with a range of arts companies and businesses

· Run mentorship and master-class programs

· Develop the commercial potential of this program

You will need to be motivated, a good communicator, able to work semi independently, familiar with the arts industry and aware of specific issues facing emerging Indigenous artists.

The position will be offered as a three year contract, with a remuneration package up to $60K per year for the right applicant. For the position description and selection email admin1@acpa.net.au or contract our office on 07 3846 7211.

Applications close Friday 14 April 2008. Post applications to 27 Cordelia Street South Brisbane 4101 or email to ceo@acpa.net.au.

Project Officer, Indigenous Arts Development

2008-03-14T00:28:00.000-07:00

Project Officer, Indigenous Arts Development
Applications Close:Friday, March 21, 2008

Employer/Organisation:Northern Territory Government, Arts NT

Web Site:notes.nt.gov.au/dcis/RMS.nsf/NTGEmploymentHome

Location:Australia - Northern Territory - Darwin

Salary:AO6: $63,697 - $71,199

Temporary vacancy to 30/06/2009.

Developand implement policy initiatives and projects consistent with theIndigenous Arts Strategy, Building Strong Arts Business (BSAB), to growthe Indigenous arts sector in the Northern Territory . For moreinformation on the Northern Territory Indigenous Arts Strategy visit http://www.nt.gov.au/nreta/arts/artsnt/indigenous/index.html

The job description is available online at http://notes.nt.gov.au/dcis/RMS.nsf/NTGEmploymentHome by including the vacancy number 23021.

For more information please contact Ms Stephanie Hawkins, Manager Indigenous Arts, Arts NT on:
T: 08 8999 6303
E: arts.office@nt.gov.au

{Job #106298}

Position Vacant

2008-03-13T23:46:00.001-07:00

Position Vacant

Indigenous Art Code Manager

This position will manage the continued development and implementation of the Indigenous Australian Art Commercial Code of Conduct, a national industry code of standards for the commercial relationships between Indigenous visual artists and the marketplace.

The position is funded as a designated Indigenous position. The position is located at the National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) office in Sydney.

Closing date for applications is 14 April 2008.

For more information download the position description. http://www.visualarts.net.au/newsdesk/2008/03/positionvacantindigenousartcodemanager

Or contact
Recruitment, NAVA, PO Box 60, Potts Point NSW 1335
Email: recruitment@visualarts.net.au
Phone: 02 9368 1900

The national Indigenous visual arts industry regulation project is supported by the Australia Council, the Australian Government’s arts funding and advisory body, through its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Board.

Drum Beat is getting Louder!

2008-03-12T12:10:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone! Nguin Warrup (Black Drum) will soon be making its debut appearance soon! thank you all for your support so watch this space for some exciting news!

2008-01-26T13:57:00.000-08:00

26th January 2008

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL AUSTRALIANS

On this 26th Day of January 2008, in commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the proclamation of SURVIVAL day, it is hereby announced that the month of JULY 1-31st is now proclaimed BLAK history month in Australia.

From this day forth and for all years to come, JULY will remain a month of significance and symbolism for the unity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nations, in celebration of Australia’s rich, vibrant Indigenous histories and cultures.

JULY will provide an opportunity for ALL AUSTRALIANS to recognise the true Australian identity, giving Schools, Government, Multicultural Australia and most significantly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities the opportunity to respectfully promote greater awareness of the diversity, innovation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander splendour.

Australia’s BLAK history month, will join the worldwide celebration of Black History Month, giving a greater international profile to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations, alongside Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

The Australian community is hereby advised to BLAK out JULY in their diaries annually as a month of pride and celebration of all tribal groups and people throughout Australia and the Torres Strait.

1st JULY – 31st JULY – AUSTRALIA’S BLAK HISTORY MONTH

WE HAVE SURVIVED

International Aboriginal Peoples Calendar in Search of Aborigian Models

2008-01-18T01:58:00.001-08:00

International Aboriginal Peoples Calendar In Search of Aboriginal Models

The producers of RAW 2008 Aboriginal Women's Calendar are searching for Aboriginal Models from Australia, Canada and United States to feature in their 2009 Calendar. RAW 2009 are in search of adult male and female models along with child models. Models featuring in RAW 2009 International Aboriginal Peoples Calendar will feature in traditionally inspired wear. In 2007 Mundanjara Productions launched the 2008 Aboriginal Women’s Calendar promoting the beauty and diversity of Australian Aboriginal People and Culture. This year Mundanjara Productions has joined with Jundal Young Aboriginal Women’s Group to produce an International Aboriginal Peoples Calendar featuring Aboriginal men and women of all ages from Australia, Canada and the United States. RAW 2009 will bring pride, cultural identity and quality of the traditional and modern cultures of the models and artist involved to an already establish international audience. Proceeds from this calendar will go into funding future projects for Aboriginal youths. RAW 2009 will be officially launched in Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada during the North American Indigenous Games and Musgrave Park, Brisbane, Australia during National Aboriginal Week. We also seek sponsorship from Government Agencies/Tribal Councils/Corporate and Private Enterprises and Individuals to accomplish this project. For more information and applications packs please visit raw2008.net.au or contact info@raw2008.net.au ALL APPLICATIONS CLOSE 26th January 2008.

Reflections -Referendum: 40 years to the Future

2008-01-17T16:21:00.000-08:00

ACPA – read more about them at http://www.acpa.net.au/about.cfm.htm

'Reflections – Referendum: 40 years and to the Future' an original theatre piece devised by the talented and innovative students of the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts (ACPA) and directed by Resident Artistic Director Leah Purcell.

The production is a powerful and uplifting piece of music theatre that both entertains and informs. It is a theatrical journey which reflects upon the movement of Black and White Australians and their fight for the 1967 Referendum: Aborigines & the right to vote.

“Reflections” premiered in June last year at QPAC to capacity audiences. Due to the season selling out, QPAC and ACPA will be re-mounting the production in April 2008 to allow this important piece of theatre to be seen by the broader community of Queensland .

ACPA students have drawn on their own stories and those of Elders as the inspiration for the content of the show both musically & dramatically. The Elders worked with the performers to enhance their understanding of the determination, struggle and the strength of Australia ’s Indigenous people from the past to the present. Their stories have indeed served as ongoing inspiration for the students and the creation and development of this performance piece.

Having explored the potent themes of the 1967 Referendum in the first act, the younger generation’s hopes and aspirations for the future are explored in the second.

ACPA students will enthrall audiences with their vitality, depth and breadth of skill.

In short “Reflections” is a combination of historic and contemporary ideas portrayed through performance to pay homage to both the past and the future, by reflecting on an image of pride, hope, integrity and beauty.

Date/Time
Tuesday 15 April 2008, 6.30pm
Wednesday 16 April 2008, 12.00pm
Wednesday 16 April 2008, 7.30pm
Thursday 17 April 2008, 10.00am
Thursday 17 April 2008, 1.00pm
Friday 18 April 2008, 12.00pm
Friday 18 April 2008, 7.30pm
Saturday 19 April 2008, 2.00pm
Saturday 19 April 2008, 7.30pm

Tickets (inc. fees)
$16.50 to $28.00

Duration
1 hour (inc. interval)

Presented by
QPAC and ACPA

Creative Production Coordinator

2008-01-08T04:04:00.000-08:00

SpeakOut Creative is seeking a committed, organised, self-motivated Production Coordinator who is aligned with the studio's values and keen to support and develop an ethical Creative Design studio.

The SpeakOut Creative Production Coordinator will effectively support and coordinate all aspects of studio production and work with the Creative team to ensure the development and sustainability of a best practice enterprise that is central to the vision and mission of the overall organisation.

If you know of anyone who would be fabulous and interested please direct them to apply through seek.com.au :

http://www.seek.com.au/showjob.asp?jobid=11485823

Indigenous Australian Art Touring west coast of United States of America

2007-12-23T23:27:00.000-08:00

Are you a collector of Art? For those that are
interested, Australian Indigenous Art Dealer will be
visiting the US dec 31st. Michael Micallef the Director
of The Outback Gallery will be in Scottdale 31 dec,
Vegas 2nd Jan, Park City Utah 6th Jan, LA & San
Deigo 14/15Jan. Anyone interested in purchasing
authentic Indigenous Australian Art send us email along with your contact details to blackdrumaustralia@gmailc.om a note with
your

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Cheers! :)

Position available-Manager Gab Titui Cultural Centre & Cafe

2007-12-09T03:09:00.000-08:00

The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) is a Commonwealth statutory body engaged in a wide range of service delivery functions to Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people living in the Torres Strait region. The TSRA is seeking a suitably qualified person to fill the following fulltime ongoing position of Manager, Gab Titui Cultural Centre & Cafe.

Manager Gab Titui Cultural Centre & Cafe
Position No. T00016
EL 1 ($75,632 - $81,667)

Are you looking for a rewarding professional challenge in an environment which offers great fishing, diving, spectacular views, abundant marine life and a relaxed and culturally diverse lifestyle?

This exciting position is expected to manage the operational, strategic and financial management of the award winning Gab Titui Cultural Centre and Café. The position is supported by a number of employees engaged in undertaking the majority of the transactional activities.

The successful applicant will be expected to enter into an Australian Workplace Agreement in line with the Torres Strait Regional Authority Remuneration Strategy, which includes an attractive remuneration package, including salary, performance-related bonus and allowances.

You are required to include two documents
(1) "A document Addressing the Selection Criteria" and
(2) Resume or CV detailing full qualifications and experience including the names of at least two referees.
TSRA accommodation is available for this position.
Note: - Applications which do not address the selection criteria will not be considered. - Response to each selection criteria should be no more than 1 page.
Closing date for applications is cob Friday, 21 December 2007.
For further information relating to this position please contact Wade Mullings on Tel: 07 40690700.

To obtain a copy of the Selection Criteria for this position email recruitment@tsra.gov.au or visit the TSRA website http:// www.tsra.gov.au and click on the Employment link on our homepage.

Applications should be marked ‘In Confidence’ and forwarded to:

Human Resources - Recruitment
Torres Strait Regional Authority
PO Box 261
THURSDAY ISLAND QLD 4875
Or
Via e-mail: recruitment@tsra.gov.au

Enjoy the benefits of a career in the Australian Public Service.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. The TSRA is an equal opportunity employer, and provides a smoke free work environment.

Looking for a unique gift for this Christmas?

2007-12-08T13:50:00.001-08:00

Looking for a unique gift for this Christmas?
Why not purchase a unique Indigenous Australian gift straight from the artists themselves.

Bula'bula Arts is based in Ramingining, Central Arnhem Land. It is a locally owned and controlled non-profit Aboriginal artists cooperative which markets the work of local painters, weavers and sculptors.

Check out our wesbite to order your gift in time for Christmas.

http://www.bulabula-arts.com/

Your Direct Purchases Support Our Community's Self-Determination.

Ramingining is a small, remote community in Central Arnhem Land located some 400 kms east of Darwin and nearly 30 kms from the Arafura Sea. The tract of land upon which Ramingining township is built, is owned by the Djadawitjibi people of the Djinang group.

Their principal creative being is Garrtjambal, the Red Kangaroo. Travelling from the south-east in the Roper River region across the mainland and over to Milingimbi, Garrtjambal links all the land-owning groups in the region.

The name Bula'bula was selected in 1989 by local artists for their co-operative as it refers to the message embodied in the song-cycle of Garrtjambal's journey from Roper River to the Ramingining region. More literally, Bula'bula translates as the tongue, or voice of the kangaroo.

Noel Doyle
Screen Print Manager
Bula'bula Arts
PMB 161
WINNELLIE NT 0822
AUSTRALIA

tel: (08) 8979 7911
fax: (08) 8979 7919

Items of interest from QCAN

2007-12-06T16:57:00.000-08:00

QCAN Closing Sale

15 December, 10 am to 4 pm Stores Building, Brisbane Powerhouse Lamington
St, New Farm

Queensland Community Arts Network will be selling a wide range of library
items and office equipment in a one-day-only sale.

Come prepared for great prices AND to take purchases away that day.

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NETWORK TRAINING, WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES

Creative Sparks Grants & Lord Mayor Fellowships Workshops

7 December, 7 to 9 pm. Chermside Library, 375 Hamilton Road, Hamilton. The
Creative Sparks Grants (an initiative of Brisbane City Council and Arts
Queensland) and Council's Lord Mayor Fellowships are open. Completed
applications are due by 11 Feb 2008. For information, contact: Sheryl
Anderson on 3403 4540 or sheryl.anderson@brisbane.qld.gov.au

Tasmanian Creative Arts Summer School

9 to 18 Jan. Enrolment deadline is 14 Dec.The Summer School will be held in
world-class facilities in Launceston and the workshops are to be taught by
outstanding tutors, many with international reputations. Why not get
'hands-on' in a creative arts workshop during the summer holidays and
discover your individual response to the unique Tasmanian environment. For
more information please visit:
http://www.acadarts.utas.edu.au/summer_school/ or call 03 6324 4400 for a
copy of the brochure. Telephone: 6324 4423 / 6324 4400. Mobile: 0400 583 400

Xmas Holidays Kids Creative Workshops @ Reverse Garbage

Christmas Holidays. Reverse Garbage has a multitude of wild and wonderful
arts-based workshops to take the school holiday blues away. Jam-packed with
fun and creativity. This holiday’s program introduces a range of new
activities including ‘Wooden it be Nice’, clay play, plaster moulding and,
in the lead up to Christmas, funky Xmas decorations and ‘Print, Pattern and
Present’. There’s also junky robots, crazy critters and funky bags to choose
from. Workshops cost $20 per child (6 to 12 years) for each two-hour
session, tuition and materials included. Call 07 3844 9744 or visit Reverse
Garbage at 296 Montague Road, West End, to make a booking.

OzFrank Workshop

18 to 27 Jan, 2008. Queensland Performing Arts Centre. Learn Frank/Suzuki
Performance Methods. The OzFrank ten-day intensive workshop is an
opportunity to train with two of the best Suzuki teachers, co-directors John
Nobbs and Jacqui Carroll, in their unique actor training system.
Frank/Suzuki Performance Aesthetics fully incorporate the Suzuki Actor
Training System. Cost: $400 or $300 conc. Individual session rates
available. To register, phone 07 3391 0396. Enquiries, contact
frank@ozfrank.com or phone 07 3391 0396 http://www.ozfrank.com

Singchronicity

9 Dec, 9.30 am to 12.30 am. Life Essence,137 City Rd, Beenleigh. Enjoy a
practical workshop to open up your heart, help you discover your natural
voice and make you feel alive. Discover the joys that are hidden inside you
as you join together in glorious harmonies and produce sounds that you have
only ever dreamed of before Investment:$45. Bookings essential. Phone: Life
Essence on 07 3807 7687.

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EXHIBITIONS, EVENTS & PERFORMANCES

Launch opening of The Servo

9 December, 7 am to 4 pm. 78 Latrobe Terrace Paddington. Market 7 am to 12
pm. Graph Artists, Live Music and Beer from 12 pm to 4 pm-ish. The Servo,
a concept store, is a new space for unique and new designers from Queensland
and interstate. The launch day will offer a range of entertainment. RSVP to
kate.perry@bigpond.com or 3876 4401

Antarctica - A Place in the Wilderness

14 Dec, 6 pm. Shows until 19 Jan. Noosa Regional Gallery, Pelican St,
Tewantin This is an exhibition of photography by Judy Parrott from an
Australian Antarctic Division Arts Fellowship, opened by Jane Peeters,
Antarctic Traveller. Having spent several months on an Australian Antarctic
Division Arts Fellowship, Brisbane artist Judy Parrott’s exhibition of
photographic works Antarctica - A Place in the Wilderness presents a rare
and exhilarating glimpse of life on Australia’s most remote research
stations. The exhibition recently toured to Tasmania and Canberra and now,
with the support of Museum and Gallery Services Queensland, it will visit
venues throughout Queensland and interstate. Opening Hours: 10 am – 4 pm
Tuesday to Sunday. For information, phone: 07 5449 5340. Email:
gallery@noosa.qld.gov.au http://www.noosaregionalgallery.com

Can One Sell the Sky?

Until 16 Dec, opening night 7 Dec. Gaydon Gallery, 29 Merthyr Road, New Farm.
Olga Lutsenko’s second exhibition this year will include a collection of
work which reflects her experience and connection with the natural
environment. Olga comes from a Ukrainian background and was encouraged to
express her creativity from a young age. Rooted in naive tradition, songs,
storytelling and myths of her childhood, Olga’s work represents successive
images of her state of mind. Life’s beauty and harmony with nature are
important elements in her art. Olga believes that earth and humanity can
never be separate entities. While humanity has altered the environment to a
great extent, achieving harmony with nature is critical for humanity’s very
survival. For further information, please contact Olga: 0422 890 874

EthnoSuperLounge Presents Bamboo Bliss

8 Dec, 7 pm, Brisbane City Hall, Ithaca Auditorium. Indian Classical
Bansuri-Tabla Recital. Direct from Japan, leading Indian classical bansuri
master Taro Terahara is joined by leading Australian tabla player Shen
Flindell for Bamboo Bliss from 7pm on Saturday December 8th at Brisbane City
Hall's Ithaca Auditorium. Taro & Shen’s New Year’s Dawn Concert was one of
the hits of last year’s Woodford Festival and festival-goers will fondly
remember that peaceful bamboo flute floating over the festival to usher us
into 2007. Bamboo Bliss will be a rare chance to experience Taro's pristine
music in a concert hall setting in Brisbane.

Leaders in the thriving Indian music scene of Japan, these two artists'
devotion to Guru, Music and Instrument will touch your heart, engage your
mind and transport your spirit from calm to elation, in the true essence of
Indian Classical Music. Listen to Taro’s music, read further info and buy
tickets for Bamboo Bliss (just $16/$14conc) online at
http://www.ethnosuperlounge.com

Tickets also available at The Forest, Core Yoga Studios and Shikara Design
in West End. Tickets: $16/$14conc at door available online at
http://www.ethnosuperlounge.com Also available at The Forest, Core Yoga
Studios and Shikara Design in West End. For information,
shen@ethnosuperlounge.com

Decent Exposure

Until 12 Dec, Footsteps Gallery, School of Arts Bldg, 166 Ann St, Brisbane
City. SpeakOut multimedia trainee’s end-of-year show. Celebrate 6 months of
amazing work by 19 talented emerging artists. Features film, animation,
illustration, painting, graphic design, music, photography and more. For
information, phone 07 34937511

University Art Museum

Until 1 March. University Art Museum, Forecourt of Forgan Smith Bldg,
University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus. Paddy Bedford is the first major
survey of the work of this Gija artist. Bedford’s distinctive paintings
depict the east Kimberley landscape in which he has spent a lifetime. For
information, phone: 07 3365 3046. Email: artmuseum@uq.edu.au
http://www.maynecentre.uq.edu.au

IMA

8 Dec to 8 Feb. Institute of Modern Art (IMA), Judith Wright Centre,
Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley. Robert MacPherson, is a pivotal figure in
Australian art. His work spans formal abstraction and conceptualism and
blends internationalism with an insistent vernacular terrorism. Vernon Ah
Kee is an Indigenous artist known for his incisive critiques of white
Australian culture. For information, phone: 07 3252 5750. Email:
ima@ima.org.au http://www.ima.org.au

Harmony World Peace Celebration

8 Dec, 12 pm to 4 pm. Humanities Building Auditorium, Ipswich. Diverse art
in the service of community, harmony, peace and education. Free Entry. For
bookings and information, phone 07 3282 7484

Unchartered: A Map To Hidden Creativity

6 to 8 Dec, 7.30 pm. Judith Wright Theatre. OR 14 Dec, 7.30 pm at Logan
Entertainment Centre (free Logan community event).Uncharted takes you on a
journey to an exciting but hidden place on the map that has been uncovered
by members of the migrant and refugeecommunities of Logan and Brisbane
through circus, capoeira, puppetry,music and dance to create a unique
performance experience. $16 / $22. Logan community members $5. Children
under 12 and under free. Bookings 3872 9000
http://www.judithwrightcentre.com

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WORK & OPPORTUNITIES

Brisbane Festival 2008 Seeks Show Ponies

Closes 7 Dec. Brisbane Festival 2008 (BF08) is seeking extraordinary artists
seeking recognition for their punchy, relevant work and tireless effort in
the performing arts? An emerging innovator seeking a stage to develop your
new tour de force? Satirical social commentary up your alley? Then BF08
under the radar WANTS to know about you! BF08 under the radar is a 10-day
theatre fest wanting to expose the undiscovered talents of young,
adventurous and anarchic theatre artists. It will be presented within
Brisbane Festival 2008 at Metro Arts from 25 July to 3 Aug 2008.

For more information and an application form visit
http://www.brisbanefestival.com.au or
Email Fiona or Jillian at
undertheradar@brisbanefestival.com.au

Calling Young Indigenous Artsworkers

As part of the YAMP 2008 mentorship program, Brisbane Festival is offering
a role as Project Coordinator. The mentoree will be involved in the development
and implementation of the Indigenous Welcome and Closing for Brisbane Festival
2008 as well as assisting in the development of the local Indigenous programming
content for an Indigenous large-scale outdoor event.

Being part of YAMP 2008 could kick-start your career in the arts. This is an
opportunity to be mentored on-site by dedicated industry professionals. YAMP and
our partners will support the mentorship for 9 months through networking, arts
business training and an industry showcase event.
If you are aged 18-26 and keen to apply…

Download the application form and information from the YAQ website.
Check that you are eligible to apply and can meet the time commitments of the program.
Contact Sarah Woodland (YAMP Program Manager) to register your interest.
Submit your application by no later than 5pm on Wednesday 16th January 2008.

If you have any questions about the program or the application form, please contact:

Phone: (07) ...Email: yamp@yaq.org.au
Hit: www.yaq.org.au/yamp

Senior Producer

Closes 7 Dec, 4 pm. An exciting opportunity exists at Circa for a driven and
talented Producer to join our management team. Made possible by increased
funding and high levels of touring and Training Centre activity; the
position is responsible for the delivery of Circa’s key programs and
projects. From conception to evaluation, from marketing to logistics – this
is a demanding and rewarding, multi-faceted position. As Circa’s Senior
Producer, you will be responsible for the planning, delivery and
accountability of Circa’s major projects and programs including
international tours, training centre programs, large corporate events and
community projects. In the role you will combine a high degree of efficiency
and attention to detail with creative strategic, marketing and problem
solving skills. For a position description or more information, please
contact Lewis Jones at lewis@circa.org.au or on 07 3852 3110.

Festival of Pacific Arts Call for EOIs

Closes 19 Dec. The Australia Council in partnership with State and Territory
Arts Agencies invites expressions of interest from Indigenous artists and
groups to be a part of the Australian delegation attending the 10th Festival
of Pacific Arts to be held in American Samoa from 20 July to 2 August 2008.
Expressions of interest are sought from established Indigenous artists and
groups who have experience in the areas of traditional and contemporary
dance, music, theatre, literature, visual arts, crafts and new media.
Consideration will also be given to individuals/groups who work with
traditional healing and culinary arts. For information and application
forms, contact Ralene Baker on: raelene.baker@arts.qld.gov.au or 07 3224
4896. For more information on the 2008 Festival of Pacific Arts go to:
http://www.festival-pacific-arts.org/

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GRANTS & FUNDING

Visions of Australia

Closes 1 Feb. The Visions of Australia Grant, under the Department of
Communications, Information, Technology and the Arts, provides funding for
individuals and galleries to create and then tour exhibitions of Australian
cultural significance. Funding is flexible and can range anywhere between
$5000 and $400 000. Exhibitions should have a predominantly Australian theme
or foundation. For information, Email: visions.australia@dcita.gov.au
http://www.ozco.gov.au Phone: 02 6271 1832 or 1800 819 461

Aboriginal Heritage Projects

Apply any time. Aboriginal Heritage Projects provide grants of up to $75 000
to conserve Aboriginal heritage and encourage greater understanding of
Aboriginal culture. The program assists in the conservation of culturally
significant Aboriginal sites, documents community events and contributes to
Aboriginal tourism. The program aims to sustain long-term heritage benefits
and create greater knowledge of Aboriginal traditions throughout the greater
community. For information, email: Victoria Throp at
victoria.throp@heritage.nsw.gov.au or Richard Shapter (Aboriginal Heritage
Officer) – richard.shapter@heritage.nsw.gov.au Phone: 02 9873 8577

Festivals Australia Regional Residencies

Closes: Funding rounds close on 15 Feb (for projects starting after 1 July)
and 15 July (for projects starting after 1 Jan) each year. The Festivals
Australia Regional Residencies program provides regional and remote
communities with the chance to organize community celebrations and local
festivals, aiming to ‘tell their stories and the stories of their
communities’. Under the scheme, artists may also take residencies to work
within the community and represent these stories through cross media arts
projects such as visual arts/crafts, literature, dance, music, drama or
theatre. Grant Amount: Flexible. Website: http://www.ozco.gov.au

Lord Mayor’s Young and Emerging Artists Fellowship

Closes: Applications will be open from 14 Nov to 11 Feb. The Lord Mayor’s
Young and Emerging Artists Fellowship is a directive of the Brisbane city
council, and provides fundsor up to $20 000 for young, up and coming artists
to participate in national or international training, in support of their
career development. Applicants must be nominated by an individual or
organization within the arts and cultural sector and be between the ages of
17 and 30. Activities supported by the fellowship include travel, study,
tuition and professional mentoring. It may also include a combination of
these activities and participation in a city events program and contribution
to an exhibition. Website: http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au Phone: 07 3403 8888

ANAT Australian Network for Art and Technology

Closes: Last day of every month (except for Dec) with applicants notified by
the 14th of the next month. ANAT provides Australian artists with funds to
attend national and international events, covering the cost of travel,
accommodation and registration fees. Applicants must be members of ANAT and
current residents of Australia. This is a quick response fund, with a
flexible grant amount. The event being applied for must start no earlier
than the 21st of the following month and can be submitted by email or post.
Applicants must contact ANAT staff prior to submitting their application.
Email: anat@anat.org.au Website: http://www.anat.org.au Phone: 08 8231 9037

The Lord Mayor’s Sustainability Grants

Closes 25 Feb 2008 (Round Two). Brisbane City Council’s Community Grants
Program provides funding to local non-profit organisations who are seeking
to develop and improve programs and services in the arts, culture and
heritage, community development and active sport and recreation
participation. The grants provide funding for projects that increase the
environmental sustainability of existing facilities through water and energy
savings and greenhouse gas reduction. Categories are Small Grants ($2000 to
10 000) and Grants from $10 0001 to $50 000. For information, visit:
http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au go to ‘community’ and click on ‘grants and
funding’. Phone: 07 3403 8888.

Australian Government Arts Funding

The Australian Government has a range of regional and touring arts programs
that support community access and participation in Australia’s cultural
life. Playing Australia provides funding to tour performing arts across
state and territory boundaries. Applications close 17 Dec. Contemporary
Music Touring Program provides assistance to professional artists to tour
within Australia performing original Australian contemporary music.
Applications close 5 Feb 2008. Festivals Australia funds new arts projects
at community festivals. Applications close 15 Feb. 2008 for projects
starting after 1 July 2008. Festivals Australia Regional Residencies funds
communities to engage artists to help them develop new locally-themed
projects for community festivals or celebrations. Applications close 15 Feb
2008 for projects starting after 1 July 2008. For information, visit:
http://www.dcita.gov.au/artsfunding

Artlab 2008

Closes 14 Dec for projects commencing in 2008. The Inter-Arts Office is
offering a grant of $75 000 for new collaborations between artists to engage
in a significant period of interdisciplinary research and creative
development. ArtLab aims to foster experimentation and collaboration between
artists from multiple disciplines to explore new artistic practice.It aims
to establish an environment that encourages genre-crossing collaborations
and the creation of original, cross-media arts projects with emphasis placed
upon innovation, risk, artistic integrity and the creation of new ideas. For
information visit http://www.ozco.gov.au/artlab08 or contact Lia Kemp on: 02 9215
9116. Toll-free: 1800 226 912. Email: l.kemp@ozco.gov.au

Scholarships Available for Young Indigenous Australians

Close 4 Feb. Robert Riley Scholarships support Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Australians in pursuit of studies in the fields of law, legal
practice, human rights, child protection, criminology and criminal or
juvenile justice. Four scholarships of up to $5 000 each will be awarded to
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians aged 25 years or under for
the pursuit of studies. Further information and application forms available
at http://www.youngaustralians.org or call 03 9670 5436.

Queensland Design Awards (QDOS)

Closes 22 Feb. For all information about these awards, you must download an
information package from http://www.qdosawards.com

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

The Dilly Bag Dreamtime Place Xmas Orders

The Dilly Bag Dreamtime Place has closed its shop at Eumundi and is now
operating from its Redcliffe Depot. Dale and Jo are in the process of
re-structuring the business to have a more online user-friendly appearance.
They are currently sourcing and trialing new products to include in their
range of products so that they can offer their customers in the SE Qld
region better access to Bush Tucker and become "The One Stop Bush Tucker
Shop". They are hoping to provide a more comprehensive range of product for
all your Bush Tucker requirements including native meats - fruits & nuts.
They will also be developing a range of DIY Bush Tucker menus.

In the meantime, they are offering 7.5% discount for all purchases of $200
or more and if possible they can arrange delivery [depending on location].
Get your office orders in and get your discount. This offer is valid until
20th December 2007. So get your orders in ASAP to avoid disappointment.
Great Ideas for Xmas dinner and/or great Xmas pressies!

They also have quality Aboriginal Art & Craft products as well as Michael
Connolly [Dreamtime Kullilla-Art] artworks [various sizes]. For further
information, contact Jo Connolly & Dale Chapman on 07 3880 1320 or 07 5485 1126
Email: Dale@thedillybag.com.au or jo@thedillybag.com.au http://www.thedillybag.com.au

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The Queensland Community Arts Network Inc. receives financial assistance
from Community Partnerships Fund of the Australia Council. Major sponsor:
Arts Queensland.

Wendy Hall
Administration Officer
Queensland Community Arts Network Inc
wendy@qldcan.org.au
P: 07 ...F: 07 ...www.qldcan.org.au

Letter that started the BlakStage Alliance

2007-12-04T01:44:00.001-08:00

National Indigenous Theatre Company Meeting
Dear Indigenous Artist, Community Member, Indigenous
Theatre Supporter,

As you might already know there's been some talk of establishing a 'National' or 'Flagship' Indigenous Theatre Company with ambitious resourcing. The idea has been around for ages and if you think about the ambitions of ANTT in the 80's and 90's, we've been thinking about it for awhile. We are at a critical time and an opportunity may eventuate under the new government to create such a company.

Due to the slog of working in the arts I think we are in danger of losing some of our most talented Theatre artists if we don't gather resources to create a company that can - create works of scale -develop career paths for artists - and develop and expand the audiences for Indigenous Theatre across the country and across the world. These aims take resources that we have been unable to secure over the past 20 years.

Many people have opinions of what this Company could be and to this end the Harold Mitchell Foundation has made available $10K to facilitate a meeting of some of the key stake holders in Melbourne 15-16th Dec.

At this meeting it is hoped that we can hammer out some of the basic
principles of the new body, it's relationship to the existing Indigenous Theatre Companies, the structure and Artistic Brief.

A chance to Dream a bit.

A broad cross section of people will be attending and unfortunately we can't
afford to fly everyone in to be part of this meeting. If you are passionate about the idea (for or against) or you have dreams for what this company could be please write your ideas down and send them before Dec 15th to wesleyjamesenoch@bigpond.com or Wesley Enoch PO Box 885 Nth Melbourne 3051 Victoria

(Please indicate your name , where you come from and
if you represent any particular community/company/council etc) These ideas will be tabled, debated and collated.

Have your say.

Do you think it's a good idea? What kind of work should a National Company create? How would it be National? What does that mean? What Role does Theatre play in our community?

What models of relationships with existing companies could there be?

If you'd like to attend please contact me for details of times and location.

Thanks heaps.

Wesley Enoch.
Freelance Director/Writer

A JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE BLAKSTAGEalliance

2007-12-03T05:09:00.000-08:00

A JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE
BLAKSTAGEalliance – the National Indigenous Theatre Network.

The BLAKSTAGEalliance supports the authentic voice of Indigenous performing cultures in Australia. We recognise the protocol and respect for our nations in the telling of our stories. We acknowledge that Indigenous performance is a 60,000year old artform and with this comes a strong connection to great traditions, innovations and practices, which stand as a testament and celebration of living Indigenous culture.

Through a process that has been non-consultative and non-transparent, we have been made aware of the move by an individual to impose a NATIONAL INDIGENOUS THEATRE COMPANY on the Indigenous arts landscape and at the expense of the existing BLAKSTAGE sector. Let it be known that the BLAKSTAGEalliance does NOT support a National Indigenous Theatre Company.

We will NOT be forced to accept an agenda which seeks to:

– Exploit our Indigenous performing cultures.

– Undermine the value of our sector.

– Pillage and plunder the cannon of Indigenous work that our companies have produced.

– Desecrate Indigenous protocol and respect.

– Further the self-interests of individuals over the National Indigenous community.

– Pull the financial resources away from initiatives and opportunities which benefit the WHOLE BLAKSTAGE community.

– Compromise our self-determination.

With over 800 Indigenous Nations within Australia, it is clearly apparent that one company is not adequate nor appropriate. What works, is the support and development of existing and future Indigenous determined companies across State borders, to enable Indigenous Australians to continue to tell their own stories.

February 25-29th 2008, the BLAKSTAGEalliance will come together on Kaurna Country in Adelaide to celebrate our Indigenous Performing Cultures. Standing together in unity at the Australian Performing Arts Market, we will commemorate this event with the historic signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the founding companies of the BLAKSTAGEalliance. We encourage all Brothas and Sistas who have dedicated their pathway to the BLAKSTAGE sector, to come together and celebrate with us, and participate in a dialogue so that we can collectively determine our needs to ensure our future will remain For US, By US – to share with the world.

Signed: YIRRA YAAKIN [WA], BARU KADAL [NT], ILBIJERRI [VIC], KOOEMBA JDARRA [QLD], KURRURU [SA]

"In the mean time" Exhibition

2007-11-17T03:07:00.000-08:00

‘in the mean time’ is an exhibition responding to the governmental refusal to sign the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples which was recently considered by the United Nations General Assembly. The process was brought to a stalemate during the 61st session in September this year by Australia , USA , Canada and New Zealand . The Artists in the exhibition are representative of the four countries, commenting on the times that we live in.

Native American artist James Luna will show ‘Spinning Woman’ a video installation from ‘Emendatio’ his solo exhibition as part of the 2005 Venice Biennale. Showing alongside is Redfern-based painter Gordon Syron, an urban art pioneer with a penchant for the issues of (re)colonisation and Nadia McLaren offers her feature film documentary ‘Muffins for Granny’ a complex story of personal and cultural survival featuring interviews of six Native Canadian Elders who describe the physical, emotional and sexual abuse they suffered at Catholic Residential Schools.

Other artists in the exhibition examine a range of issues including cultural maintenance, media critique, pride, resistance and ecological sustainability through a range of contemporary artistic media.

The artists were brought together by Jenny Fraser, who says of the show “ ‘in the mean time’ highlights mean spirited actions that should never be suppressed, but brought out in the open and discussed in public forums and lounge rooms alike, communication is the first step towards problem-solving. This is not just a problem for Indigenous people, mean-spirited actions of governments affect most of us. The artists in this exhibition are strong people who offer food for thought”.

‘in the mean time’ will open at 6pm on Friday 7th December, 2007 at Raw Space Galleries, 99 Melbourne St, South Brisbane and close on Wednesday 2nd January, 2008, featuring James Luna, Gordon Syron, Christine Christophersen, Sharyn Egan, Nadia McLaren, Adam Martin, Andrew Hill, Bethany Edmunds, Kewana Duncan and artist/curator Jenny Fraser.

more info:

Raw Space Galleries - http://www.rawspace.org
'Muffins for Granny' by Nadia McLaren http://www.myspace.com/muffinsforgranny
Artist/Curator Jenny Fraser - http://www.geocities.com/dot_ayu/index.htm
contacts:
gallery@rawspace.org
dot_ayu@yahoo.com.au

EOI 10th Festival of Pacific Arts American Samoa

2007-11-15T21:27:00.001-08:00

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

10th FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS
AMERICAN SAMOA

CLOSING DATE: 19 DECEMBER 2007

The Australia Council in partnership with State and Territory Arts Agencies invites expressions of interest from Indigenous artists and groups to be a part of the Australian delegation attending the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts to be held in American Samoa from 20 July to 2 August 2008.

Expressions of interest are sought from established Indigenous artists and groups who have experience in the areas of traditional and contemporary dance, music, theatre, literature, visual arts, crafts and new media. Consideration will also be given to individuals/groups who work with traditional healing and culinary arts. The final delegation will be limited to a maximum of 30 delegates from across Australia. Under the guidance of an artistic director, the delegation will be required to participate in a programme of events across 10 days, which will include performances, presentations, forums and advocacy events.

Expressions of interest will be selected that demonstrate the following criteria:

• Experience in international/national touring and working as a part of a team.

• Understanding the cultural responsibility of Indigenous artists and/or organisations as ambassadors of Indigenous culture.

• High artistic skills and product/material that is export-ready.

FOR AN APPLICATION FORM PLEASE CONTACT:

NSW Peter White peter@arts.nsw.gov.au
(02) 9228 5533
VIC Elizabeth Liddle elizabeth.liddle@dpc.vic.gov.au
(03) 9954 5000
QLD Ralene Baker raelene.baker@arts.qld.gov.au
(07) 3224 4896
SA Tamara Watson watson.tamara@dpc.sa.gov.au (08) 8463 5444
WA Susan Parker/Kerri McIlvenny s.parker@ozco.gov.au ; k.mcilvenny@ozco.gov.au (02) 9215 9000
TAS Lola Greeno lola.greeno@arts.tas.gov.au
(03) 6233 7308
NT Stephanie Hawkins Stephanie.Hawkins@nt.gov.au (08) 8999 8981
ACT Mr Nigel Featherstone nigel.featherstone@act.gov.au
(02) 6207 2381
For more information on the 2008 Festival of Pacific Arts go to:
http://www.festival-pacific-arts.org/
http://www.ozco.gov.au/the_arts/features/2008_festival_of_pacific_arts

Palm Island Company

2007-11-15T14:25:00.001-08:00

Minister for Communities, Disability Services, ATSIP, Multicultural
Affairs, Seniors and Youth The Honourable Lindy Nelson-Carr
14/11/2007

Palm Island Co. a 'new way of working'
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Minister Lindy
Nelson-Carr has announced a celebration on Palm Island will be held
next week to welcome the new Palm Island Community Company Limited and meet
its board members.

At the event next Wednesday, November 21, Ms Nelson-Carr and Mayor
Delena Oui-Foster will sign the company's Constitution and Shareholders'
Agreement in a symbolic gesture ahead of a traditional Kup Murri and
traditional dancing.

"This is an important day for the community, marking a new era in
self-determination for the Palm Island community," Ms Nelson-Carr said.

"As the first community company of its kind in Indigenous Australia, it
will be watched closely as a future management model for others across
Queensland and around the country," she said.

"It has a clear mandate to coordinate the delivery of services as well
as support the development of the local economy - both musts for the
future of the Island.

"I expect to see improvements in the quality and quantity of services
being offered, including services for children, young people and
families, as well as business development opportunities and initiatives
to grow the economy and the skills needed to support it."

The Palm Island Community Company has been established as a public
company limited by shares. The Queensland Government and Palm Island
Aboriginal Shire Council are the company's two Ordinary Shareholders,
while Community Shareholdings will be unlimited.

The board of directors has been appointed to govern the overall
direction of the company and manage its day-to-day operations.

Ms Nelson-Carr congratulated the directors who held their first
face-to-face meeting today which kick started the company's operations
in earnest.

"The board will soon start the process of issuing Community Shares to
Palm Islanders and these shareholders will then appoint the second
community nominated board director," she said.

There will be a total of seven directors. Currently on the board are
independent chair Carol Peltola, Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council
nominees Paul Travis and Jim Petrich, Queensland Government nominees
Mark Johnston and Rhonda Phillips, and traditional owner Allan Palm
Island.

Ms Peltola said the company represented a very exciting opportunity to
work with the community.

"It's a new model and a new way of working," she said.

"The board sees itself working in partnership with non-government
organisations and individuals on the Island and we are looking forward
to meeting members of the community."

Media Contact: Minister Nelson-Carr's office 3235 4280

QCAN Closure!

2007-11-14T17:38:00.000-08:00

Dear Members,
QCAN was notified earlier this week that our application for triennial funding from Arts Queensland was unsuccessful. Unfortunately, with no operational funding available to continue core activities beyond 31 December 2007, it seems almost certain that QCAN Inc will be closing permanently. No explanation has been given but it has been noted that many others to miss out on funding are also service and infrastructure organisations, involved in supporting marginalised groups and/or involved in social justice issues. Due to the timing of the decision it is impossible for us to look for funding opportunities via other avenues.

At this point in time Bronwyn Jewell (Director) is doing everything she can to reverse the decision. I am sure you can appreciate that this is a very confusing time for staff who were looking forward to implementing an exciting new strategic plan next year.

Other like minded organisaitons to be effected are: BMAC, Vulcana Women's Circus, Kooemba Djarra, and Arts Law. QCAN encourages members to express their dismay and disappointment at the de-railing of these valuable community cultural development organisations by contacting the Minister for the Arts, the Deputy Director General and the Director of Creative Communities of Arts Qld. Details are listed below. We will keep the membership fully informed throughout this time.

Arts Queensland phone: (07) 3224 4896 or toll free 1800 175 531 (outside Brisbane metro)

Leigh Tabrett
Deputy Director-General
Arts Queensland
GPO Box 1436
Brisbane Q 4001
leigh.tabrett@arts.qld.gov.au

Terry Gibson
Director, Creative Communities
Arts Queensland
GPO Box 1436
Brisbane
Q 4001
terry.gibson@arts.qld.gov.au

Rod Welford
Minister for Education, Training and the Arts
Parliament House
Cnr of George and Alice Streets
Brisbane, QLD, 4000
Ph: 07 3237 1000
educationandarts@ministerial.qld.gov.au

Bronwyn Jewell
Director

Queensland Community Arts Network Inc
PO Box 904 New Farm Qld 4005
Ph (07) 3254 4922 Fax (07) 3254 4977
www.qldcan.org.au

Media Release

2007-11-13T03:01:00.000-08:00

Peter Garrett MP

Shadow Minister for Arts

10 November 2007

Federal Labor Arts launch

Local communities will have greater opportunities to create and enjoy their own art in suburbs and towns across Australia under a Rudd Labor Government.

A Rudd Labor Government will increase base funding for the Australia Council by $10 million over four years in a Creative Communities program to improve opportunities for Australians to participate in arts and cultural activities in the places where they live.

It’s clear that further investment in grassroots cultural resources significantly adds to the wellbeing of local neighbourhoods.

All Australians should be able to participate in cultural life, irrespective of where they live or how much they earn.

In addition, Federal Labor’s Shadow Minister for the Arts, Mr Peter Garrett MP, today announced in Parramatta in Western Sydney a series of arts initiatives, including:

· A requirement for visiting international musicians and performers to use Australian support acts where possible under new visa rules.

· Investment of $17 million over four years in a new Creative Industries Innovation Centre – helping creative Aussie companies to leave an even bigger stamp on the Australian and overseas economies; and

· Investment of an additional $7.6 million over four years for the National Arts and Crafts Industry Support program to support Aboriginal Art Centres around the country.

These new initiatives build on earlier Federal Labor commitments, including:

· Ensuring an independent and transparent Australia Council.

· Implementing greatly simplified and faster investment application processes for Australian artists through the Australia Council.

· A $2.4 million boost to the highly successful Australian Music Radio Airplay Project.

· Working with the States and Territories to improve the provision of arts and music education in schools.

· Implementing a resale royalty scheme for visual artists, providing additional support for Indigenous artists who have experienced a boom in the Indigenous art market.

· A strong commitment to Indigenous art and craft including addressing the issues raised by the Senate Committee report Indigenous Art – Securing the Future.

QCA Graduating Photography Exhibition

2007-11-12T04:53:00.000-08:00

Information
Event Info Name: QCA Graduating Photography Exhibition
Tagline: Come to our Exhibition!!!
Host: Queensland College of Arts (QCA) Photography
Type: Music/Arts - Exhibit
Time and Place Start Time: Thursday, November 15, 2007 at 5:30pm
End Time: Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 5:00pm
Location: QCA, Level 4 Grey Street Studios
Street: 226 Grey Street
City/Town: South Brisbane, Australia

Australian Labor Party's policy paper, New Directions for the Arts: supporting a vibrant and diverse Australian Arts Sector.

2007-11-12T04:45:00.000-08:00

Event Info
Name:
Shout Forum
with Peter Garrett, Federal Shadow Minister for the Arts
Host:
Queensland Community Arts Network
Type:
Meetings - Informational Meeting
Time and Place
Date:
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Time:
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Location:
Ahimsa House
Street:
26 Horan Street, West End
City/Town:
Brisbane, Australia

Contact Info
Phone:
073.254.4922
Email:
mail@qldcan.org.au

Description
Peter Garrett, Federal Shadow Minister for the Arts will be holding a Your Shout Forum to discuss the Australian Labor Party's policy paper, New Directions for the Arts: supporting a vibrant and diverse Australian Arts Sector. Mr Garrett will be asking for your comments on the paper.You can download the New Directions for the Arts PDF at http://www.qldcan.org.auCome to the forum to make your issues known, to comment on the policy and ask questions of Mr Garrett.

* Please note change of time and venue.Directions to West End venue: http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=26+horan+st,+west+end&sll=-27.51869,153.029182&sspn=0.011304,0.016694&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1

Parking is available at this venue. It is also accessible by public transport:
http://timetables.translink.com.au/timetables/default.asp?route=west+end&operator1=all+operators&Button1=search

Close the Gap - Indigenous Health equality in 25 years.

2007-11-10T14:45:00.000-08:00

It is a national scandal that the life expectancy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders is almost two decades less than the general Australian population.

While most women in Australia can expect to live to an average age of 82 years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women can expect to live to only 64.8 years. The situation is even worse for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men whose life expectancy is only 59.4 years.

From injury, to road trauma, to diabetes, to cancer, to respiratory disease and infant mortality, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health lags behind that of most Australians and is often comparable to that of the world's poorest nations including Mozambique and Bangladesh.- Oxfam Australia

2007-11-10T14:34:00.000-08:00

15 NovemberReconciliation,
Promises and Lies Southbank

22 NovemberVoting for Aboriginal Self DeterminationBrisbane City Hall
Brisbane,

17 November Rally and March 11am,
Queens Park, George & Elizabeth Streets.

This rally and march is being held in protest against the Howard government's policies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This involves a march, so you are reminded to bring a hat and a bottle of water. A number of Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory will be holding a rally or meeting in solidarity at noon that day. For more information contact Sam Watson, mobile 0401 2274 443, email watson@oznetcom.com.au

for other rallies & forums nationally go to below link:Women for Wik - Monitoring the Federal Action in the Northern Territoryhttp://www.womenforwik.org

Aboriginal art fraudsters jailed

2007-11-09T03:25:00.000-08:00

Aboriginal art fraudsters jailed
Friday Nov 9 15:12 AEDT

A Melbourne couple who forged paintings they claimed were by a renowned Aboriginal artist and sold them for more than $300,000 will spend nine months behind bars.
Pamela Liberto, 65, and her husband Ivan Liberto, 67, of Toorak, were found guilty of selling four fake paintings, and attempting to sell two more, supposedly by Australian indigenous artist Rover Thomas.

Victorian County Court Judge Roland Williams sentenced the pair to three years' jail, suspended for two years and three months.

The Libertos sold the paintings to several auction houses, including Christie's and Sotheby's, between May 2002 and March 2006, the most lucrative netting $114,000.
They were found guilty by a jury of four counts of obtaining property by deception and two of attempting to obtain property by deception.

Judge Roland Williams said the offence was "almost the stuff of crime stories and the silver screen".

"(It was) a deeply premeditated and highly planned operation over a considerable time, at least the last four or five years, maybe longer," he said.

Judge Williams said the Libertos tried to enrich themselves, harming innocent people and the integrity of the Aboriginal art industry along the way.

"You did all this for lifestyle. You quietly aspire, it seems, to the good things in life," he said.
"There's nothing wrong with this when it comes from honest means, but you chose to that course when you were unable to afford it.

"It is indeed remarkable and a matter of no doubt embarrassment ... that you fared as well as you did."

Judge Williams said the pair had taken a gamble by offending, then failing to take blame, which may have spared them jail time.