Website:  http://www.artsupperhunter.com.au Other attachments:  May 2013 Artsbark.pdf

The May issue of Arts Upper Hunter's monthly newsletter, Artsbar, is now available. This newsletter promotes upcoming events and festivals, artist and grant opportunities, workshops and conferences,. This is a free newsletter for both subscribers and contributors. If you would like to subscribe please visit our website and "joing the network".

When:  7 June 2013 Times:  5:30pm - 8:00pm Cost:  Free Event Website:  http://www.memoriesfunctioncentre.com.au

 

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Following on the great success of four seasonal art bazaars in 2012, Winter Art Bazaar is returning to the grounds of Maitland Regional Art Gallery (MRAG) on Sunday 9 June 2013 from 10am – 3pm. The inaugural Winter Art Bazaar was a roaring success as last year’s event generated such a large crowd. All are welcome to enjoy another great day out in the gallery grounds.

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When:  9 June 2013 Website:  http://artbazaar.com.au

Following on the great success of four seasonal art bazaars in 2012, Winter Art Bazaar is returning to the grounds of Maitland Regional Art Gallery (MRAG) on Sunday 9 June 2013 from 10am – 3pm. The inaugural Winter Art Bazaar was a roaring success as last year’s event generated such a large crowd. All are welcome to enjoy another great day out in the gallery grounds.

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Website:  http://www.mcclellandgallery.com/ Other attachments:  SouthernWay_ApplicationForm_2013.pdf

McClelland Gallery+Sculpture Park and Southern Way has announced the third call for entries for the 2015 Biennial Sculpture Commission valued at $250,000.

This unique commission forms part of an ongoing dedication to the presentation of public sculpture by McClelland in association with Southern Way.

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Website:  http://www.soya.com.au/competition/written-word-2013/

The Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards Written Word category is currently open for entries.

The Award offers writers aged between 18 and 30 the opportunity to choose their own adventure, with $5,000 worth of air travel enabling them to jet off wherever inspiration calls.

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When:  5 May 2013 Times:  Bus departs 9am sharp for the permaculture tour Cost:  Please register by sending an email or calling: ross@darksidemasks.com 4969 93223 To celebrate International Permaculture Day this Sunday (5 May) Permaculture Hunter is taking a bus on tour of a couple permaculture properties in the Hunter area and we would like to invite you to join the tour.   The first property is the renowned Purple Pear Farm at Rutherford, run by Mark and Kate.

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When:  17 May 2013Repeats every day until Sun May 19 2013 . When:  18 May 2013 When:  19 May 2013 Cost:  Individual ticket: $15 Concession, AF et Newcastle Film Society member: $12 Week-end pass (5 films): $60 Week-end pass Concession, AF et Newcastle Film Society member: $50 Website:  http://frenchfilmfestivalnewcastle.floktu.com

Bienvenue au Touring French Film Festival Newcastle 2013!
The Alliance Francaise de Newcastle is putting on the 4th edition of the Touring French Film Festival, from Friday 17th through to Sunday 19th May at the Towers Cinema.

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When:  25 May 2013 Times:  9 am - 1 pm Cost:  $20 (GST inc)

The day is for all ages and abilities and will be held at the Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, Laman Street, Newcastle. Special guests are “Fluteworthy” (Lamorna Nightingale, Jocelyn Fazzone and Christine Draeger). There will be musical games for children, masterclasses, teachers’ resource session and solo and ensemble playing. A concert will conclude the morning.

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When:  19 July 2013Repeats every 3 days until Sun Jul 21 2013 . Times:  Friday 19 July, 11.00am-4.00pm Saturday 20-21 July, 10.00am-4.00pm Cost:  Entry is free. Donation appreciated.

Sculpture exhibition as part of the "Singleton Arts Festival".

When:  1 August 2013Repeats every day until Sun Aug 18 2013 . When:  2 August 2013 When:  3 August 2013 When:  4 August 2013 When:  5 August 2013 When:  6 August 2013 When:  7 August 2013 When:  8 August 2013 When:  9 August 2013 When:  10 August 2013 When:  11 August 2013 When:  12 August 2013 When:  13 August 2013 When:  14 August 2013 When:  15 August 2013 When:  16 August 2013 When:  17 August 2013 When:  18 August 2013 Times:  12noon - 5pm Thursday to Sunday. Cost:  NIL

Dates 1-18August

An exhibition of sculpture from Australian Sculpture-Hunter Region Inc. and prints from Printmakers Workshop Inc.

Exhibition hours are 12noon - 5.00pm

When:  11 May 2013 Times:  0900 - 1200 Cost:  $47 Website:  http://www.everyvoicecounts.org Other attachments:  FlyerFinalPDF.pdf

If you would like to get more out of your garden come along to this rare small-group garden coaching session ready to learn practical skills to move you up to the next level of self-sufficiency.  Lachlan Storrie from Tree Frog Permaculture has been inspiring gardeners for years.  Now he is offering you the opportunity to learn in a garden specifically designed to optimise food product

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Website:  http://www.studiolaprimitive.com/ Cost:  Free

For a small art space in Wickham (which I've never been to mind you and will most definitely be back ) I was quite surprised at how many people were attending Robyn and Eric's Studio La Primitive opening. As you walk in, you're greeted with a series of original drawings which on first glance are bright and expressionist with vague themes of A Clockwork Orange.

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When:  17 May 2013Repeats every week on Friday, Saturday until Sat Jun 01 2013 . When:  18 May 2013 When:  24 May 2013 When:  25 May 2013 When:  31 May 2013 When:  1 June 2013 Times:  7pm dinner 8pm show Cost:  $40 dinner/show $20 show only Website:  http://mymaureenobrien.blogspot.com.au/p/projects.html

A quirky, fun send-up of the financial industry, Money Honey takes the audience through a series of unbelievable financial situations in an endeavour to find the best get-rich-quick scheme.   Written and Directed by Maureen O'Brien for the Novocastrian Players Theatre troupe...a highly experienced amateur theatre group.  Lots

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When:  26 May 2013 Times:  1pm-4pm Cost:  $47 Website:  http://www.robyngray.com.au Secrets of Safe Singing…

Is 3 hours full of useful tips & tools you can start using right away to sing & speak for hours and sound fabulous while you do!

Who is this workshop for?

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When:  7 June 2013 Cost:  $33 entry fee Website:  http://culturehunter.org/newcastlepoetryprize%40gmail.com The Newcastle Poetry Prize is now open!    Now in its 32nd year, the Newcastle Poetry Prize is one of Australia’s oldest and most important literary competitions.   It boasts a distinguished list of past winners and judges including Les Murray, Mark Tredinnick, Diane Fahey, Philip Salom, Duncan Hos

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Electrofringe is happy to announce its return to This Is Not Art in 2013, happening in Newcastle from October 3-6. We’ll be holding a massive one-day showcase and an epic party, encompassing exhibition, performance, discussion, skills sharing, career information and networking opportunities.

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Funding - NSW heritage grants Caring for our heritage

The NSW Government has committed $5.96 million funding to the 2013-14 and 2014-15 NSW Heritage Grants programs.

Applications for funding over 2013-14 open in April 2013 as set out below. Successful projects will be announced in July 2013.

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Minister for the Arts, George Souris, has announced the appointment of a five-member reference group to guide work on the State’s first Arts and Cultural Policy.

The Arts and Cultural Policy will outline a 10-year vision for the arts and cultural sector in NSW and provide Government with a strong platform to drive the growth and development of a professional, engaged and comm

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Arts NSW invites you to learn more about our grants – and how to apply for them – by attending an information session.

These sessions run for about two hours and cover:

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