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MAY 2012 opportunities
ARTS COUNCIL NELSON IMPRESSIONS
ART AWARDS 2012
Entry Forms now available….. From Arts Council Nelson Office at The Refinery Artspace, 3, Halifax St, Nelson, and Impressions, Picture Framers and Art Supplies, 11a, Sundial Sq, Richmond, or on-line at : www.impressionsnelson.co.nz
Awards to the value of $5,000.00. For artists living in the Top of the South.
Closing date for CD entries: 17 July 2012.
DAY of the DEAD
Submissions are sought for a curated exhibition around this theme.
Art work in all media considered.
October 29 - November 30, 2012 ~ Refinery Artspace, Nelson.
Artists on mortality
ABOUT
Through this exhibition, the curators wish to engage a broad range of artists working across varied media, and at all career levels. The exhibition aims to explore the many possible responses to the theme, The Day of the Dead, in
a cultural context (Aotearoa/New Zealand) that is far removed from its Aztec/Mexican origins.
As an artist you may approach the theme from any number of perspectives, and we encourage you to engage with it in a way which is meaningful to you and dovetails with your particular strengths and interests.
SUBMISSIONS
Entry is open to anyone, and all work is subject to selection. Selection will be made by the curators based on the quality of the work proposed, its connection or relevance to the theme, and the experience of the artist (if deemed relevant). The decision of the selection panel will be final.
Submissions to be made by email please. In your submission, please outline as fully as possible your proposed work, and supply images if possible. If your work is yet to be made, please supply full details such as the concept, media, probable dimensions, and how you see it relating to the theme of the show. Please also supply a CV detailing your artistic qualifications and exhibition history, and at least 3 portfolio images showing previous, recent work. All work must be original. Preference will be given to work not previously exhibited. You are welcome to discuss your idea/s prior to submission by emailing co-curator Andy Clover.
KEY DATES (All dates are 2012)
Artist submissions due: 31 May Selection and notification by: 30 June
Art to be received: 15 October - 26 October Last day for work to arrive: 6 October
Installation/hanging: 29-30 October Exhibition opens: Thursday November 01
(actual Day of the Dead)
CONTACT DETAILS Andy Clover ~ Co-curator info@andyclover.com
ART Expo Nelson July 27-29, 2012
Air Nelson Hangar 2
Applications close FRIDAY 4TH MAY.
Good news. To apply for Art Expo Nelson you can now do online which takes a few minutes.
Go to www.artexponelson.co.nz and click on Online Artist Application Form. You can upload 3 images under 3MB each. Please note must be .jpeg, .png or .gif files. You will be sent a confirmation email.
The Artist Prospectus with all the information can also be downloaded from the website.
Please take a look at the latest media releases if you missed them:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/6679130/Plane-hangar-to-be-giant-art-venue
http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/communities/6729802/Flying-high-for-art-expo
And please forward onto any artist friends if you think they would be interested.
To apply is Free.
Once selected you will be notified by May 10th 2012. Your call is welcomed for any queries. Contact: Louise Allan Regional Art Development Initiative (RADi)
W: artexponelson.co.nz E: info@artexponelson.co.nz M: 021 404 181 T: 03 544 2750
Artists Wanted
The New Zealand Art Show 2012 Applications close: May 11, 2012
Be a part of New Zealand's longest running art show. Applications are open to all New Zealand artists - here and abroad - and this show presents an ideal platform for emerging and established artists to showcase their art to an audience of thousands.
Run by the New Zealand Affordable Art Trust, The New Zealand Art Show has a reputation for quality art at affordable prices and many collectors replenish their collections from our show.
The New Zealand Affordable Art Trust are dedicated to promoting and exposing quality art from emerging and established artists and providing them with opportunities to further their development.
The New Zealand Art Show provides the following benefits to artists: exposure to a clientele of thousands in a dynamic setting, high quality and professional display of their artworks, intensive promotions and marketing, participation in New Zealand's largest art show, potential for an emerging artist to be discovered, a chance to win one of our awards………
The main criteria for submissions:
all artwork must be for sale - no more than $5,000
all artwork must be original
all artwork must be by a living New Zealand artist
artworks exhibited in previous NZ Affordable Art Trust Shows are not eligible
Please visit our website for full details - www.artshow.co.nz
Closing date: Friday, 11 May 2012
Contact details: Liz Novak liz@artshow.co.nz 04 387 4370
My Kid Could Do That! Closes 31st May
Do you have an aspiring artist in the family? Would they like to see their art hanging in a professional gallery? Richmond Picture Framers, with the support of Reflections Art Gallery at the World of Wearable Art™ & Classic Cars Museum, are offering local children aged 12 and younger this amazing opportunity.
To be part of this special event children need to submit works on paper (A3 size only) by the 31st May. A panel of artists will be selecting the finalists. The Exhibition runs from 1st July – 21st July and all artworks will be for sale. Entry forms available from www.richmondframers.co.nz. Get painting kids, we need your artworks!
Kiwi comic artists - submit to Faction
Closing date: Saturday, 30 June 2012
Organisation name: 3 Bad Monkeys
We're inviting submissions for a new kiwi comics anthology called FACTION.
Faction will be a full-colour, full-size New Zealand comic, collecting high quality stories together in a biannual publication.
We'd love to hear from you and discuss submission of your comic into Faction, so please don't hesitate to get in touch. The primary reason for Faction's existence is extending readership of NZ comics and giving kiwi comic artists a cost-effective platform to see their work in print. It is not a money making venture.
However, your comic must be awesome! Poorly drawn, poorly written and unfinished comics will not be accepted for publication. Only the best quality work will be considered.
Stories may be anything between 1 and 20 pages (though 4 to 8 pages is optimal!). Cartoon strips will also be considered. The final publication will be printed in full colour, at 7"x10.5" US comic size. (further details will be supplied when you get in touch)
The comic will be distributed digitally and in print and original artwork may be exhibited during the launch of the project.
We strongly encourage artists and writers to get in touch before submitting their work.
All rights to the work will remain with the artist/writer.
If you plan to submit, let us know before the end of June 2012.
Submission of completed artwork by October 5, 2012.
Print and launch Nov 2012.
Contact details: Damon 021 771 755 damon@3badmonkeys.com
http://www.twitter.com/factioncomics
ARTIST REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR ART IN THE DARK 2012
Closing date: Friday, 1 June 2012
Art In The Dark is a free public, illuminated, interactive art event hosted in Western Park during the night of Friday 9 and Saturday10 of November. Launching in 2010, it has since grown to become a hugely successful public event for Auckland. In 2011 Art In The Dark had over 30,000 visitors viewing the 33 installations and creative performances over two nights. Its value is in its ability to bring people from all areas of the community together through art; from the creative and artistic community, to families, to environmentally conscious people, to local businesses and the media. The great reviews and positive media coverage of Art in the Dark have encouraged us to continue the event in 2012 for its 3rd year. WE CHALLENGE APPLICANTS TO CONSIDER: Issues of lighting and illumination as the event is held at night Interactive elements and the environment it will be displayed in The high international standard Art in the Dark demands from all participants The materials used to incorporate sustainable practices and creative uses of lighting and energy - The aesthetic, cultural and historical features of Western Park and the local area Withstanding two nights of spring weatheR SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ONLINE AT http://www.artinthedark.co.nz/2012-artist-registration Contact details: Celia Harrison ART IN THE DARK I CREATIVE DIRECTOR
e. celia@artinthedark.co.nz I www.artinthedark.co.nz
'Art n Tartan' Wearable Art Awards
Waipu Museum
'Art n Tartan' 2012 Entry Forms - Available Now
Venue: Waipu Coronation Hall - 13 & 14 July 2012
We invite you help create the 2012 Waipu Museum ‘Art n Tartan’ Wearable Art Awards to be held on Friday 13 (evening show) and Sat.14 July (matinee and evening show) at the Waipu Coronation Hall. For more details and Entry Form Contact Tracy Chapman 09 4320896 artntartan@gmail.com
Good Luck and 'let your fancy take flight'! Closing date: Friday, 18 May 2012
Best Design Awards 2012
Designers Institute of New Zealand
The Best Design Awards is New Zealand’s premier awards programme that celebrates design excellence. Call for entries is now open www.bestawards.co.nz.
The people at Good Folk (ex The Church Auckland) have created this year’s campaign: Design is elemental - it's part of our chemical composition. Campaign out now in the current Idealog.
We are proud to welcome our Best sponsors - Better by Design, BJ Ball Papers, Idealog, INZIDE Commercial, Massey University, Methven, PMP Limited, The Laminex Group. Best e-Alerts will keep you updated. Follow @bestawards on twitter.
Friday, 6 July 2012 Contact details: www.bestawards.co.nz
Applications are invited for NZ’s Premier Art Fellowship
The Frances Hodgkins Fellowship
The University of Otago invites applications for the Frances Hodgkins Fellowship for the year 2013 for serious artrists who are New Zealanders or normally resident in NZ.
Applications close 1 June 2012.
For further information contact Nicola Richmond, ph 03 479 5793, nicola.richmond@otago.ac.nz www.otago.ac.nz/otagofellows
Call for proposals
HEADLAND SCULPTURE ON THE GULF 2013
Applications close: Thursday 31 May
Description: headland SCULPTURE ON THE GULF WAIHEKE ISLAND
Exhibition dates: 24 January – 17 February 2013
headland SCULPTURE ON THE GULF WAIHEKE ISLAND is a contemporary outdoor sculpture exhibition, free to the public and held every two years over the height of summer. Since the inaugural exhibition in 2003 the event has attracted many of New Zealand’s leading sculptors, and in 2011 over 30,000 visitors.
We are currently seeking proposals for the 2013 exhibition. We welcome proposals for all kinds of sculpture, but particularly those which consider the connections between the work and the landscape. Grants to assist sculptors to complete their work may be available, depending on Creative New Zealand funding. You are strongly encouraged to research and, if possible, visit the island walkway before submitting your application.
The selectors for 2013 are John Gow, co-founder of Sculpture on the Gulf and Connells Bay Sculpture Park, Sue Gardiner of the Chartwell Trust and Lara Strongman, an independent curator from Christchurch. The Judge is Rhana Davenport, Director of the Govett Brewster. Being selected for headland Sculpture on the Gulf provides not only an opportunity to exhibit alongside other leading New Zealand (and international) sculptors, but also to present your work to the public in a unique coastal location and enjoy the camaraderie and strong community support for which the event is well known in the arts community. There are also significant prizes for the winners of various categories,
Proposals are to be received by Thursday 31 May 2012 and artists will be notified in July 2012. Visit www.sculptureonthegulf.co.nz for more information and to download an Application Form, or email info@sculptureonthegulf.co.nz
Olivia Spencer Bower Foundation Art Award
The late Olivia Spencer Bower set up the Foundation bearing her name to give financial assistance to artists or sculptors showing promise.
The Awards
Each Award is for a period of 12 months commencing on 1 January. The amount is determined by the Trustees and is designed to be sufficient to enable the recipient to pursue his or her artistic endeavours for that 12 month period freed from the obligation of employment or other financial constraints. The Awards offered for 2013 and 2014 are each for $30,000.00 and will be payable in equal monthly payments.
The objects of the Foundation are to encourage and promote painters and sculptors in New Zealand with particular emphasis on future artistic potential rather than financial need. It was the intention of Olivia Spencer Bower to provide the opportunity for an artist showing talent to work for one year pursuing their own direction as a painter or sculptor, freed from the necessity to seek outside employment. The award cannot be used for overseas travel. Closing date: Saturday, 30 June 2012
Future Generation Art Prize
Artspace and the Victor Pinchuk Foundation
Artspace is pleased to be a new partner platform for the 2012 Future Generation Art Prize.
The second edition of the Future Generation Art Prize is open to all artists up to the age of 35. Online applications are accepted until 6 May 2012.
The Future Generation Art Prize was established in 2009 by the Victor Pinchuk Foundation. A worldwide contemporary art prize, the Future Generation Art Prize aims to provide long-term support for a generation of emerging artists up to 35 years of age, wherever they may live and work. This unique artist-focused prize aims to make a major contribution toward the production of new work by young artists.
Awarded through a competition, judged by a distinguished jury, the Future Generation Art Prize is founded on the idea of generosity, a network of outstanding patron artists and institutional partners, and a highly democratic application procedure. An exhibition of 21 short listed artists will open at the PinchukArtCentre (Kiev, Ukraine) in October 2012. The respected international jury will then announce the winner of the Main Prize who will receive a generous prize toward production of new work at the Award Ceremony in December 2012 in Kiev, Ukraine.
Artists up to 35 years of age of any gender, nationality, race or artistic medium are invited to apply via: www.futuregenerationartprize.org
EoI from Sculptors and other artists
Quarry Art Centre - Rust Ramble (Whangarei)
The Outdoor Art Rust Ramble is an outdoor extension of the established and renowned Yvonne Rust Gallery - this community art gallery has been at the hub of the Quarry Arts Centre since its founding in 1982 and is not sprawling the artistic talents displayed within outdoors.
The purpose of the Rust Ramble is to exhibit large scale and outdoor works made by the hands of artists enriching the Quarry Art Centre grounds and building a platform for outdoor artists to display their work.
All works included in the Rust Ramble are for sale and more information about the works and artists can be found in the Rust Ramble plaques or in the map available from the Quarry Arts Centre Office or Co-Op shop.
Closing date: Monday, 26 November 2012
Contact details: Andrea Simper Arts Coordinator The Quarry Art Centre
Nurturing the Creative Spirit of Northland
21 Selwyn Ave, PO Box 1452. Whangarei 0140
(09) 438 1215 admin@quarryarts.org www.quarryarts.org
Love Your Work: Fan Art Swap - Swap #4
Closing date: Friday, 1 June 2012
NEXT FAN ART SWAP:
SIGN UP BY 1 JUNE, FANART DUE 1 JULY! www.loveyourwork.org
About Love Your Work
Always vaguely fancied yourself as a singer and dancer but remain stubbornly unrecognised by society?
Band played 3 gigs already, but your fans aren’t coming through with the material tokens of love? Think fan art is weird, hilarious and the domain of obsessive interweb freaks.... but desperately want a piece of fan art immortalising yourself, to keep forever?
Then Fan Art Swap is for you.
You create a piece of Fan Art for a beautiful, amazing, talented rando, and in turn, they will create a piece for and of, YOU!
Think you can’t do no Art? Don’t worry, it’s not about the art skills. This is FAN ART, baby - it’s about how much we can see the LOVE.
So, how do I take part?
1. Email luvyourwork@gmail.com with:
- A pic of you to inspire your Fan Artist
- Any info you want your Fan Artist to consider when making their fanart. Are you an undercover dancer? A metal god in the making? Let us know.
- Your email address & and postal address to send the fanart to. We won’t give out any of your contact details (apart from your email address to your co-Fan Artist). Any info you give out is at your discretion.
2. We match you up with another Fan Artist, and exchange your pics so you can create beautiful fanarts of each other. You will have one month to make the Fan Art and post it to Love Your Work. (There is no fee for Fan Art Swap but there is a koha of stamps to cover posting out the work.) There are no format restrictions on how you want to depict your fanly admiration, though bear in mind that all fanartwork will need to be post-able or email-able. International fanartists welcome.
3. Love Your Work will document your incredible fan art for our online gallery and then post the original work on to your Fan Artist. In a few weeks you get a Beautiful Fan Art of yourself in the mail! Then we all get to marvel at each others amazing talent.
For more information, contact: www.loveyourwork.org
luvyourwork@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/LoveYourWorkFanArtSwap
http://www.facebook.com/events/313497582054958/
Calling Songwriters and Video makers
Children’s Music Awards 2012 Closing date: Monday, 21 May 2012
Entries are now open for the APRA Children’s Song of the Year & the What Now Children’s Video of the Year. For all those children’s music enthusiasts out there- now is the time to get your song heard, or music video seen. The winner/s will be announced at the Children’s Music Awards on Thursday 12th July in Christchurch, as part of the Christchurch City Council’s KidsFest.
With $1000 up for grabs for Song of the Year & the money-can’t-buy promotional opportunity for the finalists for Video of the Year (your video on the popular What Now show and website for four weeks) don’t miss this competition. If you’ve a great children’s song or video that was performed in the last year we want to hear it!
Head to the APRA website for the entry form and criteria details.
All Entries must be with APRA by 5pm on Monday 21st May 2012.
The APRA Children’s Song of the Year, judged by an independent panel, celebrates the songwriters and composers who write for the children of New Zealand.
The What Now Children’s Music Video of the Year celebrates the songwriters, composers and video makers who have made a music video for New Zealand children. All entries are judged by an independent judging panel, and then it is over to the kids to chose. Children’s show and website What Now will feature the videos for 4 weeks, with viewers voting for their favourite video on line.
Closing date: Monday, 21 May 2012
If you have any queries regarding the awards or entry conditions, please contact Member Services nz@apra.co.nz 09 623 4718.
All entrants will be notified of the award finalists by email no later than Monday 18th June. The winner(s) will be announced at StarFest, the finale event of KidsFest ’12 www.kidsfest.co.nz in Christchurch on the evening of Thursday 12th July 2012.
Calling all Kickstarter Projects!
The Odeon
Do you have a film proposal on Kickstarter, Indiegogo, or any other cluster funding website? Do you have video on your proposal? Then the Odeon wants to hear from you! We're starting a new initiative at the Odeon to show everyone how awesome our indie scene is, and we would love to take a video promo for your project, play it on the Odeon, and link it to your kickstarter account. We get content you get exposure: win/win.
The Odeon is an internet TV channel for movie fanatics, that is available both online and on all Sony internet TVs, and we're keen to use our platform to get your film out there, and funded. So e-mail us today and let's get your project up there!
www.theodeon.co.nz
Closing date: Wednesday, 1 August 2012
Contact details: e-mail theodeon@lwpd.co.nz
Mental Health Awareness Art Exhibition
5th – 22nd October 2012
“Creativity is Integral to Wellbeing’
Mental health awareness week focuses on the 5 Winning Ways to Wellbeing – ‘Be active, keep learning, take notice, connect (with others) and giving’. Creativity is integral to wellbeing and the aim of this art exhibition is to celebrate Wellbeing and to educate the public how creating art helps people with experience of mental illness to stay well and assists their recovery.
Artists are invited to submit work which will be displayed at Founders Park and at the Nelson Cathedral. This exhibition will run alongside the Nelson Arts Festival.
Contact Lloyd at Arts Council Nelson for more details: 03 5484640 artscouncilnelson@paradise.net.nz
The 2012 Whanganui National Art Exhibition and Awards
Entry forms have been released for artists aiming to submit to the competition in August. The exhibition is open to all artists living and working in New Zealand.
The 2012 entry form is attached or available to download from www.24bar7.com and http://media.tripod.lycos.com/1855353/1725408.pdf. We hope you can forward this email to any artist(s) you think may be interested in entering.
The Whanganui National Art Exhibition and Award Trust are the conveners of the exhibition. The trustees are pleased with the growing recognition of the event, with this year's event being the fourth annual show. We are aiming to have more artists entering, with more of New Zealand regions represented than last year.
Be in to win the Best in Show Award including the $500 prize, and two Certificates of Merit carry a prize of $100 each.
Receiving days are August 20 to 22, 2012, at the Wanganui Community Arts Centre .The Awards Presentation will be made at the opening function on August 23, 2012. The the exhibition runs till September 14 at the Wanganui Community Arts Centre, 19 Taupo Quay, Wanganui. Facebook Whanganui National Art Exhibition and Award for regular updates.For further information contact: Aaron Potaka , Chairman, Whanganui National Art Exhibition and Award Trust, Mobile: 021 296 4451, Email: contact@24bar7.com
Impressions’ Term 2 Art Courses
Term 2 classes extend from 23rd April to 30th June. Throughout the term we will be offering the following classes: -
Seriously Fun Watercolours with Beryl Yeoman Thursdays from 1.00 – 3.30pm. All levels of painter are catered for with each artist being given individual assistance to progress on from their current level of achievement. Beginners welcome.
Recreational Drawing and/or Painting with Larisse Hall Mondays 9.30am – 11.30am (and 6.30-8.30pm if sufficient registrations are received). Each student in this group is tackling the projects of their individual choice under the guidance of the tutor. Oils, acrylics, inks, graphite...the choice of media or mixture of media is up to you.
Colour Mixing – An Artist’s Inspiration Workshop 10.30 – 11.45am, Tuesday 3 April with Tutor Catherine KentThis introductory workshop will give newer artists a basic understanding of colour so they can develop a deeper understanding of how colour can be exploited for the benefit of their paintings.
Fee $12.00 includes materials. Protective clothing is advised.
Glazing - 9am - 3pm, Friday 27 April. This is a One Day Workshop with Tutor Larisse Hall. Learn the traditional techniques for applying layers of transparent colour to maximise the effects of light in your work. Fee $45.00 - some materials required.
Water-Soluble Pencils and Inktense Blocks – An Artist’s Inspiration Workshop 10.30 – 11.45am, Tuesday 1 May with Tutor Catherine Kent
This workshop will show you by demonstration and practise, just how versatile and convenient water-soluble pencils and Inktense blocks can be.
Fee $10.0 includes materials. Protective clothing is advised.
Composition – An Artist’s Inspiration Workshop 10.30 – 11.45am, Tuesday 15 May with Tutor Catherine Kent
This workshop will examine the indicators of good composition as well as alerting you to common pitfalls. You will be given some guidelines to equip you to plan a work which will engage the viewer.
When composition is flawed the artist’s skill in rendering the image may not be appreciated...
Fee $10.00. Bring a sketch book, pencil and eraser.
Portraiture – An Impressions Short Course Tuesdays 10.30 – 11.45am, June 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th with Tutor Catherine Kent.
This four-session course is designed to introduce artists to the skills necessary for successful portraiture. The course will initially focus on the anatomy of the face as the basis for achieving a true likeness.
Fee $40.00 + BYO drawing materials (list available)
Priming & Stretching Canvas – An Impressions Short Course Fridays 10.30 – 11.45, 15th & 22nd with Tutors Catherine Kent & Lewis Della Bosca GCF
This 2 session course is designed to teach artists the basics of canvas preparation prior to painting. Many overlook how to adequately prepare their canvas for use so that the priming is archival, prevents oil bleed and the canvas itself is squared without bulges or bulky corners. This course is a hands-on workshop under the expert guidance of experienced tutors.
Fee $25.00 plus materials (You will need to purchase the canvas and stretcher bars for the canvas you want to take away with you from the course. You will also need a staple gun with 8mm staples (purchase from a hardware store) and stretching pliers.
For all courses, registration can only be confirmed upon receipt of the fee payable. To register, email, phone (03 544 5756) or call in-store. Further information is also available on our website www.impressionsnelson.co.nz
Hands-On Art ~ Term 2, 2012
@ the Nelson Women’s Centre
For women of all ages: have fun being creative! All Arts workshops 9.30-noon, $5 each
8 May Drawing: learn & explore new Maree Cathcart
Tues processes to draw what you see or imagine
15 May Exploring Tone in Mixed-Media Painting Larisse Hall
Tues explore contrast of light & dark in your work
22 May Ribbon Cards Deanne Kilpatrick
Tues learn to make unique cards for special occasions. Bring: 10 pieces of ribbon in a similar colour palette (about 7cm long & at least 1cm wide)
29 May More Felting Mary Andrews Tues make a small purse (flat or 3-D)
5 Jun Hearty Fare: Real Italian Risotto. Lyndsay Doyle. Tues create, taste, get inspired!
12 Jun Working with Pastels: Maree Cathcart
Tues build a collaged image & colour it with pastels
19 Jun Rag-Rugging: learn to make your own rag rugs. Che Silker. Tues Bring: a latch-hook & a grocery bag of material. (preferably cotton, anything easy to rip up)
Bookings essential - ph: 546 7986, fax: 546 7982
Call for Entries ~ Ashton Wylie Charitable Trust Awards
Closing date: Thursday, 31 May 2012
The $10,000 Ashton Wylie Charitable Trust Unpublished Manuscript Award is for a manuscript in the mind, body, spirit genre. Deadline is 31 March, in any given year.
The $10,000 Ashton Wylie Charitable Trust Book Award is for a book in the mind, body, spirit ('new age') genre, published between April 1 and March 31. Deadline is 31 May, in any given year.
Closing date: Thursday, 31 May 2012
Contact details: For submission forms and full details of the eligibility criteria please email NZSA office@nzauthors.org.nz or visit the website
Call for Submissions and Entries to Project 100 Years from Gallipoli Poetry Project
Closing date: Monday, 11 November 2013
My project is called ‘100 Years from Gallipoli Poetry Project’, together with the ‘100 Years from Gallipoli Poetry Prize’.
The main outcome will be a publication of new poems from Australian and New Zealand poets matched with poems written before Remembrance Day 2011 and dating back to the mid 1800s.
The new poems will, I hope, reflect the diversity of views that surround the many military commemorations and anniversaries occurring today.
The older poems will illustrate changes that have occurred over time (to whom ‘Freedom’ applied at the turn of the 19th century was different from today) as well as how Australians and New Zealanders have viewed military actions and, at times, those involved such as the different treatment of Aboriginal and Maori soldiers to the changing role of women.
These poems will be complimented by photographs of war memorials from ‘country’ Australia and New Zealand.
Further information can be found by following the links at www.ozzywriters.com
Scripts Wanted for International Audiences
Like Minds Like Mine wants short plays, long plays, one-act plays, one-person plays, comedy skits, stand-up, performance poetry, physical theatre, art installations, dance numbers, songs, musicals, monologues, experimental theatre, short film, multimedia... a bit of everything.
Think it up, write it down, send it in, watch it hit the stage at Q Theatre or around the world (and maybe even win something).
The Like Minds Big reTHiNK is an international arts festival with a twist. The project aims to make 2012 THE year that the creative industries came together to shift attitudes to mental-health. Scripts of any genre are now being sought for a month of mind-altering events all around the world.
For the purposes of this project the term 'script' is used to refer to the written down version of a creative work - the creative work could be a dance, a play, a comedy routine, a series of performance poems, an art installation or anything in between. The main thing is that it is written down in a form that will allow a third party to envision and enact it.
The very best scripts will win awards and be professionally produced at Q Theatre from 2 - 6 October to launch Mental Health Awareness Week and a month of regional reTHiNK events. The remaining scripts form a pool that will be made available to Regional Event Organisers around the world.
Already people in Norway, Scotland, Melbourne, Adeleide and New York have registered to organise events in their areas. Your work will reach new audiences and be part of creating meaningful social change across the globe.
Nearly half the population experiences a mental-health problem in their lives. Stigma is a mark of shame that gets in the way of recovery.
Find out more at http://rethink.org.nz/?page_id=482
All submissions should be made via the official website at http://rethink.org.nz/?page_id=1003
Closing date: Wednesday, 30 May 2012
Contact details: email likeminds@mindandbody.co.nz
Phone 09 630 5909 ext 870 www.rethink.org.nz
AESTHETICA CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION: NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES!
The Aesthetica Creative Writing prize offers existing and aspiring writers the chance to showcase their work to a wider, international audience. We’re really keen to see more writers from across New Zealand involved in the competition and are looking for work across a wide range of themes, styles and subjects. Please find more information below, and for up-to-the-minute updates, join us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/aestheticamag.
Aesthetica Creative Writing Competition
The Aesthetica Creative Writing Competition is now open for entries! The competition celebrates and champions creative writing, nurturing talent and bringing work to international attention. Aesthetica is inviting all writers and poets to submit to the Aesthetica Creative Writing Competition 2012. There are two categories for entry, Poetry and Short Fiction, and a selection of fantastic prizes including:
- £500 prize money – Poetry winner
- £500 prize money – Short Fiction winner
- Publication in the Aesthetica Creative Writing Annual
- Complimentary copy of the Aesthetica Creative Writing Annual
- A selection of books from our competition partners
- For more information and to enter please visit: http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/submission_guide.htm
Submissions previously published elsewhere are accepted.
Entry is £10 and allows for the entry of two works into any one category.
Deadline: 31 August 2012
POETRY IN THE NELSON MUSEUM WINDOW
Each month, a poem is displayed in the window of the Nelson Provincial Museum, on the Hardy Street side.
Carol Ercolano says, “There are many good poems out there waiting to be considered. I want them!” Theme: preferably reflecting the Top of the South, although it is more important to have poems that people passing by and stopping to read can readily identify with.
Length: preferably not more than 30 lines, as the lettering becomes too small to be read easily from the footpath if the poem is too long. However, we can select excerpts from longer poems, which would be printed as "lines from …"
If you would like a poem of yours considered for the window, send a selection of up to three as attachments to Carol Ercolano at c.ercolano@nettel.net.nz
PERFORMING ARTS
NEW ZEALAND'S GOT TALENT
WANTS YOU TO STEP FORWARD!!!!!
Calling on all super talented Kiwis – young and old - to enter this exciting new competition.
From dancers of all genres to singers, beat boxers, musicians, magicians and comedians – to stunt artists, impersonators, wood choppers, sheep shearers, acrobats, animal trainers, aerialists, gymnasts, cheerleaders, trampoline champs, trick cyclists, hip hop artists and b-boys & girls throughout the land…
If you’ve got something special to show New Zealand, we want to see it!
Yes, TV ONE’s new prime-time entertainment series New Zealand’s Got Talent is coming to the small screen. It’s a chance to proudly represent your home town, showcase your talents on national television AND vie for a grand prize of $100,000!!!!
Popular TV ONE presenter Tamati Coffey (former What Now presenter and 2009 winner of Dancing with the Stars) is hosting what will be Aotearoa’s biggest talent show, and will be coming to NELSON for an open audition with the NZGT team on MAY 11th! (Simply turn up to the NELSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC between 4-10pm with a completed application form).
“We’ll be travelling the length and breadth of both the North and South Islands to search out our most talented Kiwi’s,” Tamati says. “No stone will be left unturned!”
There’s no entry fee, no age limit, and every type of talent imaginable is welcome, so tell everyone you know to get involved!
For an application form and more information, including venue dates, locations and times, go to: http://tvnz.co.nz/new-zealands-got-talent/zealand-s-get-involved-4801015
For any personal queries, contact NZGT Talent Scout: julie@imaginationtv.co.nz
GOOD LUCK TO ONE AND ALL!
BODY IN SPACE DRAMA CLASSES
We have a new term of Drama Classes starting up as of the 23rd of April.
We have options for adults, teens and 8-10 year olds.
See the attached flier and our website- www.bodyinspace.co.nz for details.
Get creative this Autumn!
Contact: Lisa Norriss Body in Space Ph. 021 026 54000
Check us out at... www.bodyinspace.co.nz
A Taste of Burlesque
Tuesday 29th May 2012
Want to know what Burlesque is and isn't, how to learn, how to start performing?
Meet with Lilly la Rouge and past students. Ask questions, see how a class is run and where the cheeky world of Burlesque can take you!
The last Tuesday of every month 6pm start until 7pm.
$5 per person, Registrations essential. Email : lillylarouge@gmail.com
Cell : 022 025 9969
29th May 6-7pm At the Pole Artistry Studio, Nelson.
(behind ‘My Pie’ up the drive between. Stewart Advanti Plus Cycles and Golden Bell Thai on Hardy Street. I will have signs out.) $5 lillylarouge@gmail.com
Burlesque Basics with Lilly la Rouge
Tuesday 15th May–Tuesday 5th June 2012
Learn the basics of Burlesque performing. Shimmy, shake and bump your way through a 4 week course. You will learn history, classic moves, the different styles, the music and more.
Whether to move on to performing or not its good fun!!
From Desirè Mè ( one of Lilly la Rouge's first ever students ) : "I found Lilly's class gave me confidence and kept me laughing the whole way through. I would recommend to anyone wanting to either gain more knowledge of the burlesque world or who would like to dip their toes into the performing side of things!"
Cost is $50 ($20 deposit required to confirm your place on course)
You will receive handouts and music used in the class.
Venue :
At the Pole Artistry Studio, Nelson. (behind ‘My Pie’ up the drive between
Stewart Advanti Plus Cycles and Golden Bell Thai on Hardy Street
I will have signs out.) First class Tuesday 15th May 7.15pm - 8.15pm
Week 2 - Tuesday 22 May, Week 3 - Tuesday 29th May and
Week 4 - Tuesday 5th June. 7.15pm - 8.15pm $50 for 4 week course
R18. lillylarouge@gmail.com
FREE VENUE……….The Playhouse Cafe wants your function!
Thinking of holding an event in 2012? Why not have it at one of the most unique and best set up venues in the region.
From now until Labour weekend The Playhouse is offering FREE VENUE HIRE for large groups wanting to hold an event at the Theatre Cafe! (Saturday nights excluded, conditions may apply)
With all the features this venue offers, that’s hard to beat.
· The restaurant can sit up to 100 inside and 120 cocktail style.
· Massive garden to relax and mingle in the sun.
· Amazing food for all tastes and price ranges prepared by our wonderful Swiss owner/chef Manuela Fuhrimann.
· Fully licensed bar.
· Built in PA system, projector, stage and lighting for you to use at no extra cost.
Nic Roland, owner/manager, can also help you plan your event, sourcing the right entertainment, transport options and menu for your function.
Contact us today to find out what we can do for you!
Nic Roland & Manuela Fuhrimann. The Playhouse Cafe , 171 Westdale Road ,
Rd 1 Richmond 03 540 2985
The Term 2 Victory on the Move is out now, We Have
Our Annual Matariki Lantern Parade on Wednesday the 20th June.
For Adults: Pilates, Yoga, Tribevibe Drumming, Ukelele, Salsa & Latin Dance and Get Cooking Courses.
We also have weekly Laughter Yoga Club, Zumba, Sit & Be Fit, Walking Group, Nana Craft, Victory Seniors Activities, and Housie sessions plus volunteering sessions at the Victory Community Garden.
For Young People: Just Dance sessions and KSI Karate Club.
For Families , Under Five Jive, Games Galore, Badminton Club, Mums and Bubs Yoga and Victory Play Group
Check it out for a little bit of Magic in Victory,
To find our more information contact Gareth on 546 8389, email gareth@victory.school.nz or drop into the Victory Community Centre on Totara Street. Gareth Cashin Programme and Facilities Manager
Victory Community Centre PO Box 8057, Totara St, Victory Nelson
Ph 546 8389