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Flying Arts 2008 Artists’ Retreat has been set for 24-30 August, at the Daradgee Environmental Education Centre near Innisfail. Two acclaimed artists, Judy Holding and David Frazer will lead this year’s retreat in far North Queensland. Cost: $1100 – includes tuition, meals and cabin-style accommodation on a share basis for six nights, five days. Book Now! Spaces still available. Contact Flying Arts to make a booking – 07 3109 7350 or email: info@flyingarts.org.au. More information on the website.

Call Out for Artists to tutor in 2009
Flying Arts is currently seeking artists to tutor in the 2009 touring workshops program. Deadline: Friday 1 August 2008. The ideal Flying Arts tutor is a great teacher and traveller with a "can do" attitude and a sense of adventure. Click here for requirements.
 

Workshops coming up.. Flying Arts workshops in the next couple of months will be announced in table form to keep everyone informed of what's happening.. see below

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Flying Arts 2008 Regional Art Awards
The Regional Art Awards competition is open only to REGIONAL Queensland and northern New South Wales residents. It excludes artists currently residing in the Brisbane City Council area and south of Armidale in New South Wales. This year’s Regional Art Awards will be held online only, due to unforeseen circumstances. Entries including images, paperwork must be received by Flying Arts by 29 August 2008. The final draft of the conditions of entry will be available online soon.

New Show for Regional Galleries: Touring Digital Exhibition – Inter View
Curated by Robb Kelly from Raw Space Galleries, this compact touring exhibition features digital stories by four regional Queensland artists: Di Ball, Jenny Fraser, Tina Gonsalves and Natalie Woodlock. The films are provided in DVD format and display equipment is available for hire. Inter View is available now. Workshops and artists talks are also available to accompany the exhibition (refer to the “Film” section in this program booklet). Inter View costs $880 inc GST + equipment hire if necessary.  Book Now!

Five SensesWith the support of Arts Queensland and the Federal Government through VACS (Visual Art and Craft Strategy) we will be holding a showcase exhibition in Brisbane in 2008. Artists have been asked to contribute works which make reference to their Five Senses and to promote those characteristics which are distinctive to their place in Queensland. The resulting exhibition is focused around five themes: loss, destruction, rejuvenation, growth, restoration. Selections have been made and the show at the State Library opens 6 November and runs for four weeks.

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Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Film, TV and New Media [previously called the Minister’s Awards]. TheCreative Generation Excellence Awards in the Arts 2008 program recognises and celebrates talented students in the senior years of schooling. It rewards them with the opportunity to attend workshops in Brisbane with highly respected artists in a program specific to their art form. The challenging workshops will recognise the breadth of artistic experiences across a wide variety of contexts, genres and styles within each art form. Workshop dates: Sunday 3 August – Saturday 9 August SUBMISSION PROCESS: Year 12 state school students should forward a nomination form along with a portfolio of evidence and DVD footage to show their artistic endeavour. The school principal must endorse the nomination form. For more information, or to request a nomination book, please contact Felicity on 3237 1271 or via felicity.mandile@deta.qld.gov.au.

Rockhampton Art Gallery: Forging Ahead, until 8 June – the final showing of this well-travelled Flying Arts exhibition. For the opening of this exhibition, leading artists and tutor, Lisa Gaze was present and spoke about the workshops and artists involved.  Program coordinator Sarah Barron attended and wished to thank Elva and all the helpful staff at the gallery. Flying Arts also wishes to thank all the galleries, artists, visitors and in particular, the sponsors: BMA Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance and NQX.
Here is the Rockhampton Art Gallery June Newsletter.

Art Clique is representing Regional Art Award winner, Lyne Marshall. See Vivienne Conway Art, www.artclique.com.au. 

EXHIBITIONS
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Cairns Regional Gallery: Headware Hardware is an exhibition of innovative millinery. Exhibition launch: Saturday 7 June – 2.30pm local milliner, Juanita Henry will discuss the techniques and adornments on display in headwear hardware. Cairns Regional Gallery Until 20 July.
Ocean to outback: Australian landscape paintings1850-1950 20 June 2008 - 27 July 2008 This exhibition documents the most dynamic century of landscape painting from the colonial 1850’s to the immediate period following World War II. Over this century, landscape painting was the "great" subject of Australian art. This fascination and love of the Australian landscape continues to this day. This is a National Gallery of Australia Traveling Exhibition.
Cairns: check out what else is happening at Kick Arts: http://www.kickarts.org.au/exhibitions.html

Gold Coast City Art Gallery: Le bonheur au quotidien (happiness of our daily life) Illustrations by Gold Coast Artist Eric Koo  Until 10 August 2008 Eric Koo is a Gold Coast based artist, quietly creating line drawings that reflect some of the most current and complex issues in contemporary art practice.  Postcolonialism, multiculturalism, globalisation and cultural identity are all at the forefront of discourse within the arts, and Eric Koo brings an individual voice to those debates by making work with subtle humour, candor and incisive observation. 

And Saturday 14 June 2- 4pm Between the Flags - 100 Years of Surf Lifesaving  Stories of Gold Coast Surf Lifesaving hosted by  Warren Young Gold Coast City Council Chief lifeguard.For details of our current exhibitions and events go to   www.gcac.com.au

Hervey Bay Regional Gallery: Every Which Way until 14 June. Every Which Way is a delightful collection of paintings and drawings by members of the DCR Art Group, tutored by established Fraser Coast artist Neta Alcorn.
It’s a Dog’s Life: National Archives of Australia Travelling Exhibition showcasing a fascinating array of unusual public servants including horses, donkeys, camels, mules, pigeons, various insects, cats, dogs and bullocks. They have all helped shape Australia and despite all their hard work, the animals in the public service rarely complained, never took tea breaks and didn't even get paid. Until June 14.

Ipswich: Flying Arts Program Manager, Anne Toovey’s Ellen Quinn Gallery in the Old Flour Mill in Ipswich exhibitions in the works: 24 May -19 June Twenty Two Journeys by Catherine Parker. 21 June - 10 July Digital photographs by Paul Mumme, and Saturday 12  - Thursday 24 July Prints by Michel Barzin (Belgium). For more information please contact Anne Toovey on 0404 683 936, or email eqgall@tpg.com.au. Ellen Quinn Gallery, Shop 14, The Old Flour Mill, 227-231 Brisbane Street, Ipswich.

Logan Art Gallery: Janice Honey: Impressions Inspired by the coastal Queensland escarpment, the paintings of Janice Honey reflect life on the shores. The landscape, water, waves and shells of the coastline are depicted alongside scenes of Stradbroke Island with its heroic Life Savers.
World Environment Day Posters: A bright exhibition of World Environment Day Posters created by Logan’s young artists. World Environment Day is an international celebration commemorated on June 5 each year to honour the importance of environmental protection.
St Paul's Primary School: A superb selection of artworks by students from St Paul's Primary School. See www.logan.qld.gov.au/LCC/logan/artgallery/ or download their latest news here..

Mackay Pioneer Valley:Clay 'n' Canvas / Sunday Until Sunday 29 June. An exhibition of wood fired pots and platters by Arthur & Carol Rosser.  Paintings by Lesley Kane. Gargett Gallery, Lot 1 Jim Moule Street, Gargett, Pioneer Valley.  Open 10am - 4pm, Thursday to Sunday.  Contact:  Lesley Kane 49585024.

Mackay Artspace: Brushmen of the Bush / 16 May – 29 June A Broken Hill Regional Gallery Travelling Exhibition celebrating the artistic achievements of five outback artists who have made a valuable contribution to Australian art – Pro Hart, Jack Absalom, Eric Minchin, Hugh Schulz and Mackay resident John Pickup. 

AND Six Decades Exposed / 16 May – 29 June  John Pickup has also been an active photographer since 1946, recording the World and its people through his lenses.  Six Decades Exposed looks back over more than sixty years and is featured in conjunction with the Brushmen Retrospective Exhibition in the Mazda Foyer, Artspace Mackay 4957 1722.

Quilpie: Quilpie Gallery Exhibition 'Jewels of the Bush' by Lindy Rutledge. Featuring two 'Mystery' artists
Join Lindy and the 'Mystery' artists at the Quilpie Gallery for the official opening on Friday 20th June at 7pm. 'Jewels of the Bush' will be on display until 22nd July.  Phone: (07) 4656 0540 or email: information@quilpie.qld.gov.au for enquiries.  www.quilpie.qld.gov.au Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery:21 May – 29 June Toowoomba Art Society Chronicle Junior Art Expo Organised by the Toowoomba Art Society Incorporated in conjunction with The Chronicle, this exhibition is the pre-eminent annual survey of local children’s drawings and paintings from preschool to 18 years. T   07 4688 6923 www.toowoombaRC.qld.gov.au

And.. Diaspora: textiles as paradox by Jill Kinnear. Opened by Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC Saturday June 7, 2.00 pm. Exhibition until 20 July.

Warwick Art Gallery: Art and Artisans, recent work from the Warwick Artists’ Group and arwick Shire Woodcrafters. June 10 – July 6.   Also, Warwick Art Prize 08 Entries close 11 July. See Opportunities section below.

Winton: Outback Spirit Ergon Energy Waltzing Matilda Art Show 2008 The exhibition is supported by Ergon Energy, Winton Shire Council, Arts Qld through the Regional Arts Development Fund, and the Waltzing Matilda Centre, and will be on display until 11 July. http://www.matildacentre.com.au

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USQ McGregor Winter School - Springfield Tour
A series of creative arts  masterclasses will be offered at the University of Southern  Queensland’s Springfield campus from 19-22 September. The four-day intensive classes are targeted at artists of an intermediate to  advanced standard wanting to extend their existing  skills. Choose from Exploring Water-based Mediums with Melbourne  artist, Herman Pekel; Botanical Art with Hazelbrook artist, Barbara  Duckworth; Pastel Potential with Yeppoon artist, Lyn Diefenbach; Drawing With Confidence with Windeyer artist, Keith Norris and Digital Photography with Toowoomba photographer,  Don Hildred. For further  information and to enrol, contact the  USQ McGregor Schools on 07 4631 2755. http://www.usq.edu.au/mcgregor/masterclasses.htm

Rockhampton: Wrapt in Rocky – Textiles Forum. June 29 – July 5.  Coordinator Nanette Balchin 07 4939 3885 email: forum@bigpond.com

Cairns: Rebecca Youdell is in need of suitcases to loan for the Bonemap installation. The suitcases would be required from Friday 6th June until the end of the exhibition on 23 August 2008, and must be delivered to KickArts by 5pm Friday 6th June and picked up no later than 5pm Monday 26th August. Contact rebecca@bonemap.com

Cairns: Cairns  Regional Council invites you to participate in a community workshop  to help us develop our new visual identity.   When: 10am  - 2pm,  Wed.  4 June 2008 Where:   Civic  Reception Rooms, Cairns Regional Council (Cairns Administration building),  119-145 Spence Street, Cairns. Workshop  participants will help brainstorm ideas about what symbolises our region  and makes it unique, not as a destination but for you as a resident.   By the end of the workshop, we hope to have a selection of slogans, tag  lines and a choice of symbols to refine into a logo. Workshop  places are strictly limited so please confirm your participation (or that  of your nominated delegate) by  reply email to M.Wilsch@cairns.qld.gov.au

Brisbane, Metro Arts.  BATTLE! BODY V LINES Which is mightier – the pen or the flesh? To kick off Metro Arts’ 2008 Creative Development Festival, join playwrights, performers and directors as they battle it out to decide what makes the best live performance – words or movement? When: Wednesday 4 June 7:30pm Where: Sue Benner Theatre Cost: Free general admission (VIP ringside seats $20) Bookings: RSVP essential by Monday 2 June to info@metroarts.com.au

Brisbane: BARI FESTIVAL - AUGUST 28-31, 2008 (Brisbane Artist Run Initiatives Festival). 

BARI Festival will include exhibitions, master classes, forums and artists presentations, with the focus upon promoting the role and value of Artist Run Initiatives in Brisbane. Jugglers Art Space Inc.103 Brunswick Street Fortitude Valley P: (07) 32 522 552 www.jugglers.org.au

Brisbane Gallery Space for rent: Percolator Gallery is a new gallery space available for short term rent in the heart of the Paddington Gallery Precinct of Brisbane. The gallery offers many features including a showcase window onto busy Latrobe Tce, Eftpos facility, no commmission and Staffing option. For more information please view www.percolatorgallery.com.au or contact Catherine Le on  07 33683315 or info@percolatorgallery.com.au to discuss your requirements and availability.

Quilpie: Outback Artists' Camp June 8 - 14 2008
Artists Annabel Tully and Noel Miller will host the annual artist camp on a working sheep & cattle property near Quilpie in far SWQLD amidst the Channel Country & Grey Ranges. Think blue skies, red earth and endless inspiration. 5 days will be spent working out in a different landscape each day. Follow Noel Miller's guidance or simply work independently.  For more information www.annabeltully.com & click on Artists' Camps.

Nominations are now open for the Art-Is-In Regional Art Awards - Mackay
Nominations are invited for groups and individuals who have made a significant arts or cultural achievement during June 2006 – June 2008 and reside or work in the Mackay, Isaac or Whitsunday Regional Council areas.  Nominations will close at 5pm Friday 13 June.  The awards ceremony will be held during the Mackay Festival of Arts Partie D’Artiste, Friday 18 July. For more information contact the Arts Development Officer 1300 622 529 / creative@mackay.qld.gov.au.

Warwick: Southern Downs Bio Concepts Sculpture Symposium is scheduled for July 2008. The 2008 event is in conjunction with the popular Warwick Shire Jumper and Jazz Art and Music Festival.

Subscribe to Creative Mackay – It’s a free bulletin of all the creative events around Mackay. If you would like to subscribe please provide your name and email address to creative@mackay.qld.gov.au  

Interesting Reading: From Regional Arts Australia: Innovation in rural Queensland: Why some towns thrive while others languish Queensland academic, Ian Plowman, set out to answer the big question about why some towns thrive while others languish at Country Arts WA’s state conference. He began his address with a few fundamental truths see http://www.regionalarts.com.au/raa1/newsletter/issue4/innovation.html

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Bursary Opportunity - Positive Solutions Clayton Utz Travelling Scholarship. LAUNCH consists of two bursaries each totaling $5,000 for artists based in Queensland (or with a close connection to the state) who are building a career in the visual arts in the areas of painting, photography, drawing or wall based practice. The scholarship provides assistance towards professional development and aims to promote audience development. The bursaries will be awarded twice in 2008, one in July and one in December. An exhibition of 25 shortlisted artworks will accompany each of the bursaries. More info - ph: 3891 3872 or email info@positive-solutions.com.au.

Xstrata Percival Portrait Award 2008 is a celebration of art in Townsville, and will once again be indicative of the great and varied talents of artists within the region. The Percival puts on display some of Townsville's most colourful characters as captured by some of the region's most talented artists.  With entries coming in very early this year, it is expected that the show will only build upon the success experienced in its inaugural year.  And with each artist vying for the main prize of $5,000 non-acquisitive, competition will be stiff. If you would like to be part of this exhibition you must submit an entry form by20 June2008.  With a total prize pool of $10,000 this year's Percival is an opportunity too good to miss! Contact Marg Naylor: phone/email request, 4727 9673, eric.nash@townsville.qld.gov.au

Warwick Art Prize 08. Entries close 11 July Exhibition 22 August – 21 September at Warwick Art Gallery. www.warwickartgallery.com.au. Contact karina.devine@southerndowns.qld.gov.au

Traveling Scholarship: Round 1 of LAUNCH submissions close in July 08. the Clayton Utz Travelling Scholarship, managed by Positive Solutions, invites applications for a traveling art scholarship. LAUNCH will be awarded twice in 2008 to talented Queensland artists who can demonstrate their commitment to artistic practice and gives them the opportunity to develop their careers through undertaking travel within Australia or overseas to undertake formal study, a residency or a planned program with a professional artist or mentor, or informal study for a planned research project.http://www.positive-solutions.com.au/

Museum & Gallery Services

The M Consultants Suppliers Register is an online list of individuals and companies who can offer their services to the museum and gallery sector. The Register allows workers in the arts industry to conduct a search for a consultant or a supplier by name, by key professional skills, or by key supplies/products.  The Register can be accessed Australia-wide, therefore registration is not restricted to Queensland-based consultants and suppliers. Inclusion on the Consultants Suppliers Register is free of charge. To view the Register and download the Registration Form, visit www.magsq.com.au For further information, please contact Leisha on 07 3215 0820 or email information@magsq.com.auIf you would like to include your institutions events, please go to the M Events Calendar at http://www.magsq.com.au/02_cal/index.aspand follow the simple steps to add your items.

Register your event: ARTICULATE.  ABC News Online's daily take on arts news and events in Australia and throughout the world. http://blogs.abc.net.au/articulate/

Training: Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE Cert IV in Development and Management of Arts Pathways Youth Initiatives – 16 weeks – Contact Ken Jones 5459 3000 kenjones@deta.qld.gov.au.

Call for Expressions of Interest – Professional Development Workshops
Mackay Regional Council would like to provide a series of professional development workshops for artists and arts and cultural organisations across the region.  The dates for these workshops are yet to be confirmed however it is likely to be happening from August 2008 onwards.  We are currently seeking expressions of interest from people wanting to participate.  The proposed workshops will include: Grant Writing and Project Development; Oral History Collection and Management;Strengthening Business Arts Partnerships.To register your interest please send an email to creative@mackay.qld.gov.au and specify which workshops you would like to attend.  

Arts Queensland, Career Development Grants, Accepted anytime, www.arts.qld.gov.au/pdf.Sector_Project_Grants_Guidelines_2007

Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund, Accepted anytime, www.jccbf.org.au

Images: Wanda Bennett Creation Hall; Deb Cocks Header; Lyn Marshall Flood Season; Paul Reynolds Free work will set you free.