Arts Update 2007

Welcome to Arts Update, the monthly newsletter from Arts Queensland which includes features, news, professional development opportunities, competitions and give-aways.

Our aim is to provide subscribers with an in-depth look at the arts and culture in Queensland. We welcome your suggestions so we can ensure Arts Update includes information that you want. Please email us at artsupdate@arts.qld.gov.au

In this issue

Spotlight
 

Lockhart River Gang success in New York

Lockhart River Art Gang turns heads in New York
Lockhart River Art Gang turns heads in New York

Contemporary Aboriginal artists from Cape York have art lovers queuing for autographs in the world's largest art market, New York, with the exhibition Our Way, Contemporary Aboriginal Art from Lockhart River, opening to public acclaim at Stony Brook University on Long Island. Read full story >

   

Design Centre consultation launch

Queensland Centre for Design proposal opened for public debate

A one-month consultation period on a Queensland Centre for Design was opened on 2 November. Read full story >

   

Public Art Launch

Public Art Launch

Have you noticed the public art in your neighbourhood? It comes in all shapes and sizes, from kangaroos to giant waves, from jelly babies to sea urchins and more will appear following the launch of the public art fund, art+place. Read full story >

   

Creative Generation

Do you know a senior arts student who wants to pursue a career in arts? Then let them know about the new Creative Generation Awards. Read full story >

   

Qld State Library named as nation's best building

Qld State Library named as nations best building

The State Library of Queensland was awarded the top prize for public architecture at the 2007 RAIA National Architecture Awards in October. Read full story >

   

Children and Young People

Arts Queensland is developing an action plan to support children and young people in the arts and is seeking your views on opportunities that will encourage their participation in the arts. Read full story >

   

Regional Arts Development Fund Conference

Regional Arts Development Fund Conference

More than 200 regional arts workers and artists from across the state gathered in Cairns and Mareeba to discuss the state of the arts in regional Queensland. Read full story >

   
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News in Brief
   

Australian television projects award nominations

h20

Three innovative Queensland productions have been honoured with international film and television awards and nominations. Read full story >

   

QPAC disability access

Playhouse

The main theatres at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) will be modified to improve their disability access. Read full story >

   

BAD Awards

Rachel Arthur

Riverfestival and Brisbane Festival in partnership with design agency cutts creative have been recognised at the prestigious Brisbane Advertising and Design Awards for their collaboration with Queensland artists Rachel Arthur and Stephen Mok. Read full story >

   

Gallery explores contemporary Queensland architecture

Twenty-two architectural practices will have their work featured in a new architecture exhibition at the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) in May 2008. Read full story >

   

Kowanyama Fibre Exhibition

Fibre Art

Fibre art from the Cape York Peninsula was showcased at the Ochre Gallery Melbourne in a groundbreaking exhibition of fibre. Read full story >

   

Career Dev Grant - David Sleswick/Eva Wanganeen

Circa

A Queensland actor and an Indigenous designer have both ‘gone’ international after receiving Arts Queensland grants. Read full story >

   

Access Arts Queensland

Alex

Two Access Arts Artists will have their work showcased at the Sydney Opera House as part the exhibition AART.BOXX on 21 and 22 November. Read full story >

   
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Arts Catch-up
   

All Aboard

Climb aboard for the ride of your life

Writer and performer Tom Greder brings his skilled and delightfully profound parody of the human condition, All Aboard, to the Sue Benner Theatre, Metro Arts, 14 November – 1 December. Read full story >

   

Access Arts Open Day

Arts Open Day

On Saturday 1 December, Access Arts will hold its annual open day at the Brisbane Powerhouse in celebration of International Day of People with a Disability. Read full story >

   

Ontour inschools

On Tour

With sustainable energy and global warming hot topics at the moment, it’s never been more important to educate Queensland’s students about energy conservation. Read full story >

   

Santa Sunday

Santa

The Workshops Rail Museum will hold its Annual Pass Member’s event, Santa Sunday, on 25 November 2007. Read full story >

   

Uncharted

Uncharted

Vulcana Women's Circus, MultiLink, Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre (BEMAC) and SpeakOut have joined forces to create the spectacular visual performance, Uncharted. Read full story >

 

 

   
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What's on at the Cultural Centre
   

Redeveloped State Library Open Day festivities

State Library Open Day

The redeveloped State Library of Queensland will celebrate its first anniversary on Sunday 25 November with an Open Day full of free games, exhibitions, tours, music, dance, food and fun. Read full story >

   

Anish Kapoor Sculpture

Anish Kapoor

A monumental sculpture by leading international artist Anish Kapoor will have a permanent home in Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA), after its official unveiling on 9 November. Read full story >

   

Kids in the Kitchen

Kids in the Kitchen

The Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) adds another dimension to its program by inviting children between 5 and 10 years into the kitchen at the River Cafe for some experimental cooking classes. Read full story >

   

Graham Murphy’s last performance

Berlin

To mark his final season as Artistic Director of Sydney Dance Company, the legendary Graeme Murphy has returned to Brisbane with his enigmatic dance performance, Berlin. Read full story >

   

Sciencentre

Sciencentre

Queensland Museum’s Sciencentre produces hours of interactive fun with more than 100 exhibits to explore, assuring visitors a fun-filled day of learning and discovery. Read full story >

 

 

   
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Professional development
   

Kultour 2009

Kultour operates as a nonprofit company committed to increasing awareness of Australian multicultural arts through its annual touring program. Read full story >

   

Australia Business Arts Foundation workshop - Art of Good Business: Working with the Media

Be sure to save Tuesday 19 February 2008 for AbaF's Art of Good Business workshop in Brisbane. Read full story >

   

Queensland artists on display at the Australian Performing Arts Market

The 8th Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM) will be held in Adelaide from 25 - 29 February 2008, providing Queensland arts organisation, performers and artists with a unique showcase and networking opportunity. Read full story >

   
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Useful Links
   

Regional Arts Australia

www.regionalarts.com.au
Regional Arts Australia and the Australia Council are working together to produce a coffee-table style book to highlight regional arts stories. It will be the third in a series. Read full story >

   

Community Door – Resource for NGOs

www.qld.gov.au/ngo
The Community Door is a 'one-stop shop' for information, tools and resources to support community-based organisations in Queensland. The website at www.qld.gov.au/ngo provides resources that will help with governance, management and funding of your organisation.

   

60 Sox Event - ‘Digital Foundry’

http://www.60sox.org.au
The 60 Sox Project and the Creative Industries Precinct Pty Ltd are hosting the Digital Foundry event for emerging creative practitioners in the digital media area. Read full story >

   
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Free stuff
   

Win a double pass to see All Aboard

Circa

Arts Update is offering two readers the opportunity to win a double pass to see All Aboard on Thursday 22 November starting at 7.30pm. Read full story >

   
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We welcome feedback and contributions to Arts Update. Please contact the editor, Rachael Bottle on (07) 3225 8841 or email artsupdate@arts.qld.gov.au

 

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