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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
CREATIVE COMMUNITIES - TASMAN
Next funding round closes 10th March 2012. For projects within the Tasman region please contact Mike Tasman-Jones, Community Recreation Advisor Tasman District Council, Private Bag 4, Richmond 7050. Phone 03 543 8403,
Email: Mike.Tasman-Jones@tasman.govt.nz
CREATIVE COMMUNITIES—NELSON CITY SCHEME
The closing date for applications for the next funding round is 30th March 2012.
Application forms available online at www.acn.org.nz or call 03 548 4640 or email artscouncilnelson@paradise.net.nz, or pop into see us The Refinery ArtSpace, 3 Halifax St, Nelson.
CHANGING THREADS ~ NATIONAL CONTEMPORARY FIBRE ART AWARDS 2012..... ENTRY FORMS NOW AVAILABLE....
Click on 'Changing Threads Fibre' for terms and conditions and then the sub-page for the entry form...
Arts Council Nelson presents
CHANGING THREADS 2012 National Contemporary Fibre Art Awards
~ a showcase of contemporary New Zealand Fibre & Textile Arts at The Refinery ArtSpace, Nelson.
The aim of this exhibition is to showcase the use of fibre & textiles in a challenging and more conceptual way from their more general usage. Awards to the value of $5,300.00
Closing date for CD entries 17 February 2012.
Contact Lloyd Harwood 548 4640 or artscouncilnelson@paradise.net.nz or check out more details on our website www.acn.org.nz
Estuary Artworks Competition 2012 Closing date: Monday, 6 February 2012
Uxbridge Creative Centre is proud to announce the Estuary Artworks Competition will be running again in 2012, offering a total of $9,000 in prize money. This exhibition has been supported by Howick Local Board, Auckland Council.
This significant art competition, now into its sixth year, is open to all residents of New Zealand. Our aim, through the artworks, is for visitors to the exhibition to gain awareness of and appreciation for the Estuary's natural, cultural and geological features of regional and national significance and to motivate communities to actively work together for its protection, enhancement and restoration.
The judges will be looking for original, informed and intelligent responses to this theme. An exhibition of the finalist works will be on display at Uxbridge Creative Centre from 16 Februrary until 8 March 2012. Entries for the exhibition will be selected by the Curator for judging by a panel. The winning artwork will be announced at the exhibition opening Thursday 16 February 2012, 6.30pm. The winner will receive cash as well as the opportunity to have a solo exhibition at Uxbridge in 2012.
Estuary Artworks 2012 is open to 2D and 3D artworks and the only restriction is the works must not measure larger than 1500mm high, long or wide. Please contact the Uxbridge Curator on exhibitions@uxbridge.org.nz
Open Call – Art on Life New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts
Closing date: Tuesday, 28 February 2012
Opening 9 March 2012 The NZ Academy of Fine Arts will present Art on Life, an exhibition dedicated to the exploration of the many facets of human experience and the way art captures and explores our lives. It will involve a number of guest artists, such as James Robinson and Michael Crawford, along with selected Academy artists.
Does your work take a - perhaps sidelong - look at the idiosyncrasies of human nature? Does it present or explore metaphors we use to represent our lived experience? Is it concerned with the still moments and objects that define us, or the complexity of our relationships and our ‘place’ in our rural environment and landscapes? If so, your work could be a fitting part of this exhibition.
Entry is open to everyone doing interesting and quality work. All work is subject to selection. All works will be for sale.
If you would like to discuss your possible participation in this exhibition, please call Jodie Dalgleish on (+64 4) 499 8807.
The New Zealand Art Show Gets Ready for 2012
Preparations for the New Zealand Art Show 2012 show have been well underway since September and the dates for next year’s event have been set – August 2 – 5, 2012.
On November 1 the New Zealand Affordable Art Trust (NZAAT) marked this stage of its operations with the launch of a new-look website, early artist applications, reduced application fees, and early-bird ticket specials. Hi Ho – New Website on the Go. Look at our new-look website - www.artshow.co.nz
Artists Wanted for the 2012 show Applications are now open and artists can apply for the following exhibition categories: Single Artists Walls – 2 to 4 panels, unlimited number of works, artist on-site for duration of show. Solo Panel – a single panel, up to 15 artworks, curated by the New Zealand Art Show. General Exhibition -up to 5 artworks, curated by the New Zealand Art Show.
Be in to win. Artists selected for the New Zealand Art Show 2012 also have a chance to win. Signature Piece Art Award - The People's Choice Award. $5,000 cash prize awarded to an outstanding artwork. Winner decided by public vote. Winesale.co.nz Art Series Wine Label Prize - an artwork chosen and purchased by winesale.co.nz will feature on a wine bottle label.
More information about our awards at: www.artshow.co.nz
Application fees Application fee has been reduced to $30 (down from $35) but if applicants pay before January 15 2012, it costs only $20 - cheap as chips! Artists can take advantage by paying now and supplying the remainder of your application later.
Invitation for Artists to Join……
Kahurangi Gallery - Nelson's Online Art Gallery is looking for artists from the Top of the South to join. There is a low annual fee, low commission and the artist is able to load up images and details of their artworks themselves. For further information please check out the website www.kahurangigallery.co.nz and email art@kahurangigallery.co.nz for further information.
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Chelsea International Fine Art Competition
Agora Gallery, New York
Since opening in 1984, Agora Gallery has established itself as a hub for innovative and talented emerging and established artists from around the world. Keeping with its tradition of discovering and nurturing artists new to the alluring but highly competitive New York art scene, Agora Gallery will sponsor The Chelsea International Fine Art Competition. This well-known juried art contest is an annual event with prizes specifically designed to help artists advance their careers and to maximize their exposure to collectors.
The awards available for selected artists include cash prizes, internet promotion on ARTmine, one of the most comprehensive contemporary fine art resources online, and a one-page review with two color images in ARTisSpectrum, a prominent New York art publication. In addition, Mr. Ira Goldberg, Executive Director of The Art Students League of New York, will select the work of at least 25 artists to participate in a group exhibition at Agora Gallery. Awards are valued at a total of $55,000.
Eligibility
The Chelsea International Fine Art Competition is open to visual artists of 18 years of age and older from anywhere in the world and at all stages in their careers. The competition accepts a broad spectrum of art mediums and styles. In past years, selected entries have included photography, sculpture, digital art, paintings using a number of mediums including oil, acrylic and watercolor, and more. However video art, film, performance art, jewelry and crafts will not be accepted.
There is an entry fee of $35 for up to five images, with an additional charge of $5 for each additional image. Submission is online, and artists are encouraged to have their contact details, information about the relevant artwork and high quality images in JPG format available when they begin the process.
· March 13, 2012 - Submission deadline
For more information email competition@agora-gallery.com
Applications are invited for the Rita Angus Artists’ Residency for 2012.
The Residency supports an artist to produce a new body of work that reflects upon the interplay between technology and culture. The Residency also encourages the artist to enter into dialogue with the Wellington arts community and to exhibit and discuss their practice.
The Rita Angus Residency is being offered in association with Wellington Institute of Technology’s School of Creative Technologies, with the support of Creative New Zealand. In 2012, the Residency is being offered as either one 26-week term for one artist or two 13-week terms for two artists.
Applications should be received by 5pm, Monday 5 March 2012.
For more information, and to apply for the Residency, please visit http://www.weltec.ac.nz/residency/rita_angus_residency.html. Alternatively, please email to kate.linzey@weltec.ac.nz
Artstation Gallery call for proposals 2012-13
Artstation toi tu, Auckland Council’s central community visual arts facility is currently calling for group exhibition proposals and participatory art projects for the Artstation Gallery in 2012 to 2013. The Artstation Gallery is a public space presenting exhibitions and art projects from Auckland's diverse communities.
The exhibitions are selected by the Artstation curatorial group which meet three times a year. The next round of proposals are due on 16 March, 6 July, 9 November 2012.
Priority will be given to group exhibitions and proposals are encouraged from Auckland-based artists and curators working in a community context, Maori arts, cultural groups, diversity groups, young art projects and new and emerging artists, including tertiary students and recent graduates that are based in the Auckland region.
Proposals are also welcome from Auckland's artists and community groups who present exhibitions that comment on community and social issues that involve community and/or audience participation.
The gallery is situated on the first floor of the Artstation building. The large rectangular space is 10 x 8 metres and has a ceiling height of 3.3 metres. The walls have a flexible panelling system which allow the seven windows in the gallery to be covered or uncovered. The gallery has wheelchair access, air-conditioning, track lighting and multiple power outlets.
Contact Kathryn Tsui, Gallery coordinator, on 09 376 3221 or email: kathryn.tsui@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/artstation
www.facebook.com/ArtstationToiTu
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
Camera Operator and Editor internship Broadcast & Film New Zealand Ltd
Broadcast & Film New Zealand is offering a 12 month camera operator internship. You will be tutored in camera, editing, grip and gaffer.
A good understanding of photography is essential but computer skills are also required. We work with Mac and PC using Word, Excel, ACT, FCP, AfterEffects & Avid. A good relationship with numbers and words will help.
The weekly allowance is commensurate on skills level (computer software, technical abilities).
Closing date: Monday, 13 February 2012
Please go to http://broadcast.net.nz/intern_application download and complete the application.
Return the completed application with 6 photographs to intern@broadcast.net.nz
No application will be processed without a completed application form together with 6 pictures.
visual arts classes / workshops….
2012 Art Classes at Impressions
Classes are filling for Term One of 2012. If you are thinking about joining a class, I recommend booking ASAP to avoid disappointment.
Our own ongoing classes and workshops are listed on our website http://www.impressionsnelson.co.nz/impressions-art-workshops.htm
JUNIOR ART CLASSES
Indulge and extend your child’s creativity with Tutor Larisse Hall.
5 - 10yr olds: Mondays & Tuesdays 3.30 - 4.30pm. $10 per session
Limited spaces available ~ Book early to avoid disappointment.
Location: Larisse’s Art Studio in Annesbrook, Nelson.
Phone Larisse 03 547 4929 / 027 358 2006 for more details
Ron Weiss - Adobe Photoshop Magic – Creative Graphics
Simple source images can be manipulated into so many interesting shapes and colours.
Free demonstrations – 03 5423405 – for any type of art groups rondoweiss65@hotmail.co
Plein Air Painting in Sundial Square
All artists are invited to bring their easel, a small canvas (or other support) and their painting kits down to Richmond to try their hand at painting outdoors. Weather permitting, Catherine Kent will set up in Sundial Square (the green area between the Star and Garter Hotel and the ANZ bank) between 10am and noon to have some fun painting whatever is of interest on the day. Often there is a small market operating on Fridays which could make for some appealing paintings. She’d love to have some company, and while it is not a class, she is happy to share her expertise if you have any questions.
- 10am – 12 noon
- Every Friday throughout February
- If the weather looks doubtful, phone us (03 544 5756) on the morning to confirm
- Bring your easel, painting kit, a drink, sun protection and a smile.
- Parking is available in Petrie Car Park and there is an access walkway signposted through to Sundial Square.
You are permitted to set up anywhere in the Square, as long as you do not block anyone’s access (including that of stall-holders). You don’t have to be an experienced painter – you just need to want to have a good time!
PAPON present "A Festival of Plein Air Painting" (in association with Impressions) – February/March 2012
There will be demonstrations, awards and exhibitions!
Dates to note:-
- Impressions Art Club Evening, 5.45pm, Wednesday 8 February. Ross Whitlock from the Plein Air Painters of Nelson (PAPON) will demonstrate the direct painting processes and methods supporting Plein Air Painting . This is open to all Impressions Art Club Members - admission by ticket only as space is limited (see "Impressions Art Club Evening below).
- Throughout February, members of PAPON will display a selection of plein air works in the Impressions window.
- Every Friday morning throughout February from 10am to noon, Catherine from Impressions will be painting in Sundial Square so you can join her to paint along or simply discuss the materials and processes she is using.
- Every Sunday afternoon through February from 2 – 4pm at Tahunanui Beach, members from PAPON will demonstrate the equipment, processes and methods of Plein Air Painting.
- Wednesday 15thFebruary, from 2-4pm at Patons Rock, Golden Bay, Ross Whitlock from PAPON will demonstrate the direct painting processes and methods of Plein Air Painting.
- Wednesday 21stFebruary, from 2-4pm at the Wharf, Mapua, Ross Whitlock from PAPON will demonstrate the direct painting processes and methods of Plein Air Painting.
- Tuesday 20thMarch at 6pm, Exhibition Opening and Presentation of Awards.
- 20th– 25thMarch, Exhibition of Plein Air Painting at the McKee Gallery, Suter, Nelson.
Colour Workshop
9.30am to 4.30pm at Impressions Studio, 11a Sundial Square, Richmond
Cost $80 per person. For more information or to register, please contact Alison Eades 03 547 4835 or email adeades@hotmail.com
F.A.B. Art Workshop
Funky, Awesome, Brilliant!
Fast and impressive results with artist Sirpa Alalaakkola.
Private tuition, after school classes, evening courses, workshops, mural workshops.
Affordable rates. For more information and enquiries, call Sirpa 022 131 5451 or email art@sirpa.com
On-going Courses at Impressions
To register, call in-store (11a Sundial Sq, Richmond) or phone 544 5756 or email impressions@actrix.co.nz More details online www.impressionsnelson.co.nz
Seriously Fun Watercolours – with Beryl Yeoman
Term 1 starts 7 February. Weekly classes Tues or Thrus, 1pm-3.30pm.
Recreational Drawing and/or Painting – with Larisse Hall
Term 1 starts 13 February. Weekly classes Mon 9.30-11.30am or Tues 6.30-8.30pm.
Community Courses at Nayland
2012’s Programme is proudly supported by THE CANTERBURY COMMUNITY TRUST, Nelson City Council and Network Tasman Trust.
ART & CRAFT Bead Jewellery; Flaxweaving; Mosaics; Pattern Making; Picture Framing; Sewing Beginners, improvers, all levels, creative dressmaking, Tasselmaking, Upholstery
MUSIC Guitar; Ukulele
Visit http://communityeducation.nayland.school.nz to find out more about each course and tutor or to submit an on-line enrolment and payment.
Contact: Kathryn Sclater Community Education Co-ordinator, Nayland College
166 Nayland Road, Stoke. Phone 547 9769; comed@nayland.school.nz
Sat/Sunday Feb.11-12, CREATING FROM THE MAGIC WITHIN, taught by NgAng. NgAng Art Studio in Golden Bay.
Limited to 4 people. 9:30 - 4:30 each day. $200 includes all supplies and materials. For beginning and experienced artists.
For more information about workshop activities and a detailed description and schedule, contact NgAng: Ph 03 525 7646, mob 021 107 6312, email ngangart@gmail.com.
Exhibition Opportunities
The Refinery Artspace
is pleased to advise that expressions of interest are now being taken for exhibitions in both the Inner & Outer Space galleries for 2013. Solo or group artists are welcome to contact the Refinery direct with enquiries. Please note that the following (approx) dates are already booked: Dec 2012 thru Jan 2013, mid March thru mide April, all of August. Please note that bookings will not be taken on a first come first served basis, as a selection process will be followed.
Ph 548 1721, info@refineryartspace.org
The Art@203 Collective
has now reopened their main gallery bookings for 2013 (Sorry, 2012 is already full). Exhibition slots run for fixed three-week periods, Saturday to Saturday, and cost $30 payable in advance. If you are unfamiliar with the gallery, they suggest you go in to see it for yourself and to discuss it with the person on duty. Should you then be interested in applying for a slot, please contact Peta Wright on 03 546 8599 or 0272 045 978 and she will be happy to provide details of the application process and what's expected of you as an exhibitor, plus answer any questions you might have.performing arts
Café Good & Tasty
(114 Bridge Street, Nelson) have lots of white wall space for hanging. Please phone Karsten on 548 3872 or email krentsch61@aol.com
PERFORMING ARTS
Producer Pilot programme
Creative New Zealand is calling for proposals from dance and theatre producers interested in being part of a producers’ pilot programme. This programme will provide opportunities for dance and theatre producers to develop their skills and practice, help develop capabilities to deliver work and increase and diversify audiences.
Producers can request funding for a stipend and/or to offset some administrative and management costs they incur, for example office rent, telecommunications and some travel when representing artists.
The pilot will run from July 2012 to June 2014, during which time we expect to support at least two producers offering services to identified dance and/or theatre artists and organisations.
Closing date: Friday, 2 March 2012
Producers thinking of submitting a proposal are strongly urged to discuss their application with their Creative New Zealand adviser prior to preparing an application.
Phone: 04 473 0880 Email: producerpilot@creativenz.govt.nz
CAFKA Call for Submissions (Canada)
The Contemporary Art Forum Kitchener and Area (CAFKA) is an artist-run organization that produces an international biennial exhibition of contemporary art projects in the public spaces of the Waterloo Region. Through the exhibition, lectures, tours and related special events, CAFKA develops opportunities to learn about contemporary art and participate in its making – creating memorable experiences and contributing to the creation of an engaging, animated and stimulating urban environment.
CAFKA wants to hear what artists are thinking about and what drives their practice. The theme of the Spring 2013 biennial exhibition will therefore be determined by the topics and content identified within the proposals. Further, CAFKA seeks artists who are able to respond to the specific features of the local urban landscape and culture as sites of critique and reflection from a global perspective.
CAFKA is inviting proposals for new or existing works that engage the public and a diverse audience. Works in all media will be considered including sculpture, performance, video, audio, installation, photography, painting, drawing, and digital media. Artist Fees paid for Visual and Media Art Projects: $2,000 CAD, plus travel expenses. Wherever possible CAFKA will work with artists to source the donation of materials to help offset production costs. Video and one-time performance fees are paid in accordance with CARFAC (Canadian Artists’ Representation/le Front des Artistes Canadiens). For more information and submission guidelines, please visit www.cafka.org/submissions.
Harmony Workshop 2012
Thursday 23rd February–Thursday 15th March 2012
Hosted by Nelson Bays Harmony, this workshop gives you an opportunity to unleash your singing talent, brush up your vocal skills and learn the art of singing 4-part women’s barbershop harmony.
Nelson Bays Harmony members share a love for music and singing barbershop harmony. You can experience the exhilaration of learning and performing this challenging style of music. Any woman of average singing ability, with or without vocal training, will find a part that fits her voice range and plenty of help and support from the chorus’ musical leaders and director(s).
Over the four Thursdays (7pm) you will learn a song with the harmony chorus and receive vocal training and an introduction to barbershop singing.
At Club Waimea, Lower Queen St, Richmond.
$40, incl personal singing lesson (optional). Phone Jenny for registration form,
Ph. 03 547 4354, nbhctenor@gmail.com
Body in Space Drama Classes- 2012
The Youth Troupe
13-18 year olds
Mondays, 4pm - 5:30pm
8-week term: Starts 13th February, 2012
Cost: $104 (early bird)
Drama Space
8-10 year olds
Tuesdays, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
8-week term: Starts 14th February, 2012
Cost: $104 (early bird)
The Art of Improvisation
Adult & Year 13 students
Wednesdays, 6pm - 7:30pm
9-week term: Starts 8th February, 2012
Cost: $15 casual class or $108 course fee
*We are also collecting expressions of interest from adults who would like actor training. Contact Dan or Lisa at: bodyinspace@gmail.com Ph 021 026 54000 www.bodyinspace.co.nz
Pacific Dance Artist in Residence 2012
Pacific Dance New Zealand is inviting submissions to the Pacific Dance Artist in Residence programme 2012. The Auckland-based residency is presented by Pacific Dance New Zealand in partnership with Auckland Council, the Pacific Arts Summit, DANZ (Dance Aotearoa New Zealand) and the ASB Community Trust.
This exciting dance residency is offered to an established New Zealand based dancer, dance choreographer or a director of Pacific Islands descent with a proven track record of working in a community and or professional theatre context.
The residency will be carried out in South Auckland as part of the Pacific Arts Summit for 10 weeks starting on 21st May 2012.
The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to create dance works with participants from the community culminating in a public showing at the Metro Theatre (Mangere East Hall) in Mangere East.
The overall arc of the residency is to work with community participants. The successful applicant will also be expected to create an original work as well as to deliver a small series of public workshops. This year these workshops will be carried out as part of the Pacific Arts Summit.
The applicant will present a two-page proposal of how they intend to use the residency and supply a full CV outlining essential experience.
This proposal must clearly outline what the artist intends to achieve at the completion of the residency and clearly state the targeted community i.e. youth, women, local dance groups, traditional troupes, hip-hop etc.
The successful applicant will receive: a stipend of NZ $5000.00, a dedicated studio located in South Auckland, a professional mentor provided by DANZ.
For application forms or more information, please email auckland@pacificdance.co.nz or call 09 376 00 60.
Applications are due by 3pm, Friday 27th April 2012.
Jack McGill Music Scholarship
Young music practitioners wanting to further their music studies overseas are invited to apply for this scholarship. While the scholarship is open to all instrumentalists and singers, priority will be given to pianists.
The amount/offer for this funding opportunity is $10,000 or less
The next round closes: 2 March 2012
First-time applicants contact the Arts Adviser for your artform
This scholarship was established in 1985 with interest from a bequest by Jack Wynnegate McGill for advanced studies or investigations into music in an international setting.
For more information contact: Arts Adviser (Music), Ariana Odermatt on (04) 498 0740 or at ariana.odermatt@creativenz.govt.nz.
Butland/CNZ Music Scholarship
The Butland Music Foundation was established in 1994 with interest from a bequest by Jack Malfroy Butland to provide talented young musicians with opportunities to further their performance studies overseas.
The amount/offer for this funding opportunity is $10,000 or less
The next round closes: 2 March 2012
Applicants must have completed as a minimum: a university degree, diploma and/or LTCL or LRSM qualification related to their proposed musical studies.
Eligibility criteria are the same as when making Arts Grant application.
For more information contact: Arts Adviser (Music), Ariana Odermatt
on (04) 498 0740 or at ariana.odermatt@creativenz.govt.nz
Looking for poems for the Nelson Provincial Museum window
Email your submission to Carol at c.ercolano@nettel.net.nz
Page & Blackmore Booksellers National Short Story Competition
Judge: Gavin Bishop. All those short-listed will receive an assessment from the judge. 1st Prize - $300 worth of book vouchers; 2nd Prize - $60 ditto; 3rd Prize - $40 ditto.
Contact Sally Astridge, bruceastridge@aol.com for conditions of entry.
The Prole Laureate Prize for poetry 2012
Closes on 1st March. There is a small entry fee that goes towards publication costs of Prole, Poetry and Prose.
We are open to all forms of poetry: free, blank, structured, rhymed, humorous or serious. There is no line limit. You write it, we’ll read it. Once the short list is formed, it will be sent to our Judge. This year Andrew McMillan has kindly agreed to make the final choices.
Full details are available from our website: http://www.prolebooks.co.uk/page6.html
Record your original poems
Community access radio station Fresh FM is interested in recording original poems by Nelson/Tasman based poets to air in the Pop Up Poems programme. Over the years Fresh FM has recorded and aired poems by Rachel Bush, Cliff Fell, Mary Bell Thornton and Mark Raffles, just to name a few. Poets select 4-5 poems in the 30 to 90 second range. Recorded at the Fresh FM Nelson at Founders Park or Takaka Studio by appointment. Reader/author is given credit with an opening line that reads: ‘Here’s Rachel Bush with a Pop Up Poem, then Rachel gives the title of the poem, then reads it. Very simple, very effective local radio broadcasting.
Check out the website at freshfm.net.
Please note that it is important to choose four or five poems and PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE reading them out loud in preparation for your recording session.
For further information or to make an appointment contact Matt or Jo Ann Firestone at Fresh FM joann@freshfm.net or phone 5469891.
NZSA Mentor Programme - Call For Applications New Zealand Society of Authors
This highly successful programme is available only to members of the NZSA and offers new authors the opportunity to spend 20 hours working alongside some of New Zealand’s best-known authors.
The programme is sponsored by Creative New Zealand and designed to give beginning or emerging writers who demonstrate potential and commitment the opportunity to work closely with an experienced writer as their mentor in order to hone their writing skills, and in the process develop a piece of work from the early stages to a polished manuscript with potential for publication.
There are 15 full mentorships available in the 2012 programme. We are also offering an additional two half mentorships (each of 10 hours) available for projects – such as a picture book text, or a poetry collection – that are deemed not to require a full mentorship. These two half mentorships will be offered at the discretion of the selection panel. If it is considered that there are no applications suitable for the half mentorships, then one additional full mentorship will be offered instead.
Applicants are expected to have some creative writing experience (may have published stories or non-fiction articles for instance) or attended creative writing courses so they are aware of the basics of writing. The application requires a synopsis of the proposed project plus a sample of the work-in-progress.
There is an application fee of $20 to cover administration costs. Applications are assessed by a panel of three experienced writers skilled in manuscript assessment.
If you are serious about your writing career and need feedback and coaching, this programme is for you.
Please note, the 2012 deadline for applications is different to previous years.
Deadline: 5pm Monday 27 February.
Application forms can be downloaded from our website: www.authors.org.nz
Alternatively, contact the NZSA national office at programmes@nzauthors.org.nz or send a SAE to
Programme Manager PO Box 7701 Wellesley Street Auckland 1141
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
PLAYMARKET PLAYWRIGHTS b4 25 competition
The annual PLAYMARKET PLAYWRIGHTS b4 25 competition challenges young playwrights (24 and under) to write about anything that matters to them in any way they like, for any kind of audience they like!
The deadline for this year’s competition is looming, so GET WRITING!
Visit our website here for more information: http://www.playmarket.org.nz/opportunities
Submissions close 31 March 2012
Contact details: www.playmarket.org.nz
Reel Authors International Screenplay Contest
Closing date: Wednesday, 31 October 2012
Reel Authors was set up by freelance film industry workers to encourage NEW writing talent and to BANISH genre subjectivity in screenplay contests, therefore...
Reel Authors is the FIRST contest to have a 'script to reader genre match' guarantee.
We currently offer two biannual screenplay contests:
*International Break Out Screenplay Contest http://reelauthors.com/ -For all genres, both TV and Film scripts are accepted
*Pulsar Sci-Fi Screenplay Contest: http://www.scifiscreenplaycontest.com/index.php -Exclusively for Sci-Fi Film and TV scripts
Soon, our exclusive Action genre contest will be up and running too. From experience we know that Drama and Comedy scripts currently rule the top placings of most contests (due to storyline and character aspects scripts are heavily judged upon), so we wanted to set up exclusive genre contests to ensure new talent of all genres have the chance of shining through to get the recognition they deserve.
Now more about our 'script to reader genre match' guarantee...
At Reel Authors, we've all been in the industry for so long and wonder how new talent can ever be discovered if screenplay contests continue to be so subjective?! So we made sure that we have different readers for each genre (meaning readers only read scripts for genres they truly love!), (as well as having an even ratio of male and female readers), that way, contestants can be 100% sure their script will be read by someone who appreciates that genre (for eg. a Western script will be given to someone who loves Westerns, not someone who loves RomComs and despises cowboys).
Therefore screenplays will be judged fairly on talent and industry related content (Reel Authors offers a 100 point industry orientated scorecard complete with an analysis of approx. 400-600 words) so writers know exactly where they stand and have full assurance that the readers have read their scripts to its entirety. (I'm sure a lot of you would have experienced doubt as to whether a reader actually read your script or just skim-read the first 20 pages!)
Our FAQ page is here: http://reelauthors.com/FAQ.php all our standard regulations are consistent throughout all our contests and our contests run every 6 months so you will never have to play the waiting game for a year for results. If you opt for feedback/analysis and scorecard, you will receive them within a month (30 days).
Contest entry is $25.
Contest entry with analysis and scorecard is $45.
We're also newly on Facebook! 'Like' our Pulsar Sci-Fi Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pulsarscifiscreenplaycontest or our Reel Authors Screenplay Contests Facebook page and you'll automatically go in the draw to win FREE CONTEST ENTRY AND ANALYSIS/SCORECARD!
-We'll be drawing a winner every month so stay tuned to us on Facebook for our October winner.
Get those fingers typing! Reel Authors http://reelauthors.com/
International Break Out Screenplay Contest http://www.scifiscreenplaycontest.com/index.php
Toi Sgwigwialtxw Residency, North America
Creative New Zealand
Applicants must be established artists of Māori descent, with demonstrated excellence in his/her chosen artform
This is a biennial residency exchange with The Evergreen State College, located in Olympia, Washington, North America
The residency is for approximately five weeks
Closing date: Sunday, 1 April 2012
For more information contact: Tumarangai Sciascia (Arts Adviser - Maori arts)
Phone: (04) 498 0705 Email: tumarangai.sciascia@creativenz.govt.nz
Artist in Residence 2012 Creative New Zealand and the National University of Samoa
Creative New Zealand, in partnership with the National University of Samoa, is offering a three-month artist residency in Apia, Samoa. It's open to all established artists of Pacific Island heritage resident in New Zealand.
The amount/offer for this funding opportunity is to be confirmed
The next round closes: 9 March 2012
First-time applicants contact the Arts Adviser for your artform
The residency will start in mid-August 2012 and run until mid-November 2012.
For more information please contact:
Senior Arts Adviser Makerita Urale on (04) 498 0729 or at makerita.urale@creativenz.govt.nz.
Retail and Studio Space available
Founders Heritage Park has two fabulous ground floor retail/studio spaces for lease, set amongst park grounds and heritage buildings.
A minimum five year lease is offered, $5,500 plus GST p.a. and special conditions apply.
Three months rent in advance required to secure the lease. Suitable tenants will enhance the visitor experience at the park, especially during the summer months. This will include: Open display/retail space for at least six days a week during January and February each year.
Two page proposals accepted until 14 November 2011.
founderspark@ncc.govt.nz
For further information call Maria Anderson, (03)5482649
Make an Art Programme on Fresh FM
Looking for a producer / host for a bi-weekly 15 programme that features a local artist and provides ‘what’s on’ at the Nelson galleries information.
Check out ‘Art Talk’ with Grant Knowles with a bi-weekly programme showcasing Golden Bay artists and art events on www.freshfm.net then click on downloads to get an idea of format.
Cost is $41 incl gst per show – includes replay and upload onto the website.
Contact Jo Ann Firestone, joann@freshfm.net, 546 9891.
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