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all the community sales in Belconnen? Register your
sale or fete by emailing the webmaster with all the
details. We'll post them in this space ASAP. And remember
to check back each week for new sales and other events
on in Belconnen!
It's best to give at least a weeks notice but we'll
take them up to 10 am on the Friday before the weekend.
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Hearing Expo 25 August 2010
The Hellenic Club Phillip ACT 10am – 4pm
Contact the ACT Deafness Resource Centre
. Information about Deafness and Hearing Loss support
programs
. Information about Disorders of the Ear
. Listening & Communication Technology
support resources for loan and purchase
. Information about Sign Language Interpreter Service
. Advocacy support for Deafness and Hearing Loss issues
. Hearing/Deafness Awareness Training
We are located in the Grant Cameron Community Centre
Level 2A, 27 Mulley Street, Holder ACT 2611.
For more details Click
here
Alzheimers Australia conferences in Belconnen
Bungee After School Classes Term 3 - 2010
Belconnen Community Centre and the Mura Lanyon Youth
and Community Centre offer a wide range of creative
after school classes for children and young people aged
5 – 18 through the Bungee program.
Bungee is an early intervention and preventative mental
health service based on principles of active participation,
social inclusion and the therapeutic potential of the
arts. Through our activities we promote creativity and
social learning as positive ways of enhancing resilience,
positive self-images and emotional well-being in children
and young people.
As part of the Bungee program, individual sessions
are also available with our Counsellor, Laura Summerfield.
Up to 8 sessions are used to identify the individual
needs of children, and the way that their development
can be supported through individual and group work,
and through parental support.
Bungee welcomes all participants who would benefit
from such programs. The activities are especially tailored
to suit children and young people experiencing mental
health difficulties.
For further information please feel free to contact
us on 6264 0232 or email to bungee@bscact.com.au
After School Classes Term 3 - 2010
Creative Classes North Canberra
Belconnen Community Centre
Swanson Court
Belconnen ACT 2616
Expressive Art
Self expression at its best
Age 6-12
Mondays 4.00 – 5.30pm
26 July – 20 September
[classes are full]
Dance
Contemporary dance and improvisation
Age 6-12
Mondays 4.00 – 5.00pm
26 July – 20 September
[places available]
Circus
Most loved circus games and physical activities
Age 8-12
Tuesdays 4.00 – 5.30pm
27 July – 21 September
[classes are full]
Cost per term: $30 (concession $20)
All fees are negotiable.
Book early as places are filling quickly
Bookings: 6264 0232 or bungee@bcsact.com.au
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Future footprints
To be part of the future footprints sideshow,
Part of circo belco, the belconnen community festival
2010
Future Footprints, the environmental component of the
Belconnen Community Festival, is on again in 2010 on
Saturday November 13, at Margaret Timpson Park, Benjamin
Way. This year the Festival’s theme is Circo Belco
and the Future Footprints Sideshow with a theme of circus
and vaudeville.
My name is Robin Davidson, and I am this year’s
coordinator of Future Footprints. I’m keen to
make the Future Footprints Sideshow an exciting and
inspirational event, as well as being a chance to promote
environmental ideas, groups, campaigns and products.
I’m writing to you because we’d love you
to be involved in this year’s festival.
We’re looking for stall-holders of course, but
we’re also keen to have roaming entertainment,
performances, visual art and installations, children’s
activities, workshops, talks and demonstrations, with
a strong environmental theme.
If you’d like to be involved, please send a brief
Expression Of Interest, about one page, saying who you
are and what you’d like to do, and email it to
me at festival@bcsact.com.au by JULY 19, 2010. Include
web-links or photos if you have them. If you’re
uncertain about exactly what you’d like to do,
but still want to be involved, send in an Expression
Of Interest anyway, and we’ll get back to you.
There will be a fee of between $50 and $100 for stall-holders,
depending upon the nature of the group and the stall.
This fee can be negotiated for unfunded community groups,
stalls selling predominantly Fair Trade or organic produce,
or stalls also providing free activities or performances.
We have a very limited budget to pay for performers,
visual artists and children’s activities. If you
require a fee, please include your fee in your Expression
Of Interest.
If you have any questions or would like further information
before July 19, please email Rauny Worm on rauny.worm@bcsact.com.au.
Robin Davidson
Future Footprints Co-ordinator
Belconnen Community Festival
Show Us Your Limits
Show Us Your Limits is a photographic, short film, and
digital media competition that celebrates the 100th
anniversary of the border survey of the Federal Capital
Territory, later to be known as the Australian Capital
Territory.
“In places the country encountered was so rough
that the party carrying out the survey had to crawl
on all fours, measure over precipices, and descend in
one mile about 1500 feet” Percy Sheaffe, surveyor.
Entries are being sought for images that explore the
gruelling history of the border survey, and how we now
interact with the border regions.
The competition is open until 4.00pm 31 August 2010
and there are prizes in four categories.
Winners of the photography, film, and digital media
categories will each win a $500 prepaid visa card. The
winner of the final category, the under 18 years open
media category, will win a $250 prepaid visa card.
At the conclusion of the competition, the artwork will
be considered by a digital artist and may be developed
into digital artwork to further promote and showcase
Canberra's borders to the community.
Entry forms and further information on the competition
are available from
http://www.canberra100.com.au/projects/show_us_your_limits.php
2010 Community Heritage Grants now open
Applications are now open for the 2010 Community Heritage
Grants.
Grants of up to $15,000 are available to community
groups Australia-wide to help preserve and manage cultural
heritage collections of national significance.
Projects supported include significance assessments,
preservation needs assessments, conservation activities
and collection management.
Representatives from historical societies, museums,
public libraries, archives, Indigenous and migrant community
groups are encouraged to apply.
The 2010 Community Heritage Grants Program is funded
by the Australian Government through the National Library
of Australia; the Department of the Environment, Water,
Heritage and the Arts; the National Archives of Australia;
the National Film and Sound Archive; and the National
Museum of Australia
Goto to download Guidelines and Application forms
http://www.nla.gov.au/chg/
Community Heritage Grants
Contact Us
You can contact Dianne Dahlitz, the CHG Coordinator
by:
Phone: 02 6262 1147
Fax: 02 6273 2545
Email: chg@nla.gov.au
Our postal address is:
The Coordinator
Community Heritage Grants
National Library of Australia
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Check it out!
How good is this painting?
You could do
this or something like...or something completely different.
Come along to
and take part in our Art Project on
Thursdays 3:30—5:30pm
every week.
Contact us on
6264 0260 or uturn@bcsact.com.au
THE LIFE DRAWING
WORKSHOP
Weekly Life Drawing
~ creativity and learning through
drawing for oneself
~ this is our 24th year of continuous
Workshops
.
EVERY THURSDAY
1.00 pm to 3.00 pm
VENUE
HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH
CORNER EASTERN VALLEY WAY and EMU BANK
The Church is opposite Lake Ginninderra
College, and next to MacDonald's.
Parking is free. Parking is just outside
the Church door. Enter via Emu Bank.
NOTE:
No tuition is provided. You learn by
doing, at your own pace.
Bring your own paper and drawing materials.
There are tables and chairs, but no easels are provided.
Please allow sufficient time to set-up,
ready to draw at 1.00 pm.
I look forward to seeing you.
Athina Pazolli ~ phone 6253 2002 or 0414 271 311
art@pazolli.com
www.pazolli.com
Music Lessons available
Shane Spellman
1. Drum lessons all ages, all levels, all styles
Free 1/2 introductory lesson.
Rate $30 1/2. $50 full hour.
2. Trumpet lessons all ages, all levels, all styles
Free 1/2 introductory lesson.
Rate $30 1/2. $50 full hour.
3. Recording. Studio and engineer available.
Rate negotiable.
Ph: Shane 04 333 20 385
Location: North side
Salvation Army Belconnen website
The Salvation Army Has Launched a Local
Website for Belconnen residents
A church for you. A place to worship, not just a helping
hand. You matter to God even if you are unsure about
Him. You matter to Him, and you matter to us! In addition
to church services, The Salvation Army provides an extensive
range of recreational and support activities for all
age groups. Many are designed for families or single
adults, while others are specifically designed to appeal
to youth, children, or the elderly.
We look forward to meeting you on Sunday or at any of
our weekly programs.
A.C.T. GUARDIAN ANGELS
The Guardian Angels is a volunteer organisation committed
to the safety and well being of our community. Our mission
is to help prevent and deter violence and crime through
safety patrols, education, School Programs and community
service.
JOIN NOW AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE
GPO Box 1189
Canberra 2601
(02) 6253 4805
Free Training • Community Relations •
Street Patrols • Self-Defense • Youth Programs
• Conflict Resolution • Integrity •
Teamwork • Leadership • Empowerment
Postcode = 2614
Belconnen Arts Centre
The Belconnen Arts Centre is a recently opened new
ACT Government owned multi-arts facility situated on
Lake Ginninderra managed and operated by Belconnen Arts
Centre Incorporated with support of the ACT Government.
It is open to the general public Tuesday-Sunday and
operates 7 days a week for classes, special events and
artists in residence.
For more information and to download the position descriptions
go to www.belconnenartscentre.com.au
What’s On at Belconnen Arts Centre...
Family Memory Making With Dr.
Sherene Suchy
Saturday 14 & 21 August 1:30–4:30pm
For more information contact Philip Piggin,
Community Arts Officer, on (02) 6173 3300.
New works – China by Sarit Cohen
exhibition opening
Sarit Cohen explores the identity, role and relevance
of Jewish culture and the possibility of free flowing
debate, storytelling and cultural exchange.
Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen
Opening: 6:00pm Wednesday, 11 August 2010
To be opened by Peter Haynes, Director, ACT Museums
and Galleries
Exhibition continues until Sunday 29 August
Meet the Artist: 3:00pm Sunday 15 August
Residency Talk: 3:00pm Sunday 22 August
Opening Hours: 10:00am – 6:00pm Tuesday –
Friday
10:00am-5:00pm Saturday & Sunday
Transitions exhibition opening
An exhibition of works by Katrina Barter and Alana Sivell,
explore our experience of time, in paper, cloth and
glass objects.
Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen
Exhibition continues until Sunday 8 August
Sculptural Paper Workshop, Katrina Barter: 1 August
10am-4pm
Opening Hours: 10:00am – 6:00pm Tuesday –
Sunday
Following 2 years of overseas travel, Katrina Barter
studied fine art at the Western Institute of TAFE in
Orange (NSW), then extended her studies into soft sculpture
manipulation, and was awarded a Bachelor of Visual Arts,
Textiles Major, from ANU School of Art in 2007.
In previous shows, Barter has used woven and felted
cloths to explore internal landscapes, and has used
text applied to cloth and paper stitched, along with
eco-printing. For Transitions, Barter reinterprets early
works in which memory and the present co-exist.
Alana Sivell uses thread, paper and glass to focus
on exploring time in the creation process. This focus
was developed from Sivell’s interest in the Japanese
concept of wabi-sabi, where everything is in a state
of constant flux, either becoming or dissolving. Her
work is visually abstract, with the repetition of simple
form, as in the pattern of the net. Sivell chooses artistic
mediums such as embroidery to allow focus on the slow
ritual of object-making to reflect on the nature of
time.
Sivell graduated in 2009 from the ANU School of Art,
where she received a Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours),
majoring in Textiles (First Class Honours), and was
awarded the Margaret and David Williams Scholarship.
She has exhibited extensively in the Canberra area,
and is currently studying for a Graduate Diploma in
Education in Secondary Teaching.
Come and Meet the Artists, Katrina Barter and Alana
Sivell, on 24 July, 3pm, and learn more about how they
create their intriguing works. This event is free and
open to the public.
Join Katrina Barter on 1 August, 10:00am-4:00pm, for
a Sculptural Paper Workshop. Sculpt your ideas by exploring
different ways of manipulating paper. Bring paper scraps,
photographs, text & fabric scraps, thread, twine,
etc., and your imagination. Cost: $80pp.
For more information contact Jacque Schultze, Exhibitions
Coordinator, on (02) 6173 3300.
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS FOR ALL AGES DURING WINTER 2010
at
Belconnen Arts Centre, where community, the arts and
land meet.
FOR ADULTS:
Sunday 1 August .10:00am–4:00pm . Sculptural
Paper with Katrina Barter. From mark-making to folding
and integrating mixed media, bring paper off the wall,
out of books and into engaging artwork, by sculpting
ideas and exploring different ways of manipulating paper.
Family Memory Making with Dr Sherene Suchy. Saturday
14 & 21 August, 1:30–4:30pm.
Bring a treasured heirloom and learn how to bring family
history to life - begin the process of documenting family
heritage by matching heirlooms with stories, with tips
on safekeeping for future generations. Dr. Sherene Suchy
is an experienced educator and author/consultant
Saturday 14 August, 10:00am–5:00pm. Stencil Art
Workshop with E.L.K. This one day course, led by international
stencil artist E.L.K, explores techniques of producing
stencil art. Students can expect to come away with some
pretty awesome new techniques and stencils.
Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 August, 10:00-4:00pm. Jewellery
Workshop with Diane Southwell
Dance Classes: Indian dance, Flamenco, Latin dance,
Bollywood, Swing and Zumba!
Creative writing, Sketch Club and more!
FOR CHILDREN
28 August–25 September:
Drawing: Unleash your imagination with Kristen Morris-Bjorlo.
Saturdays 10:00am–12:00pm, (7-10 years).
Cartooning for fun with Bob Jankowski, Saturday 2:00–4:00pm.
(10 years+)
To obtain a copy of the 2010 Winter Program or to register
for any of the activities, call in to the Belconnen
Arts Centre at 118 Emu Bank, call 6173 3300 or visit
ww.belconnenartscentre.com.au.
For media enquiries and to arrange interviews; contact
Philip Piggin, Community Arts Officer 6173 3300 or email;
info@belconnenartscentre.com.au
Two new fabulous dance groups join us
at BAC
Places are still available...
DEJA VU INDIAN CONTEMPORARY DANCE – Saturdays
1:00pm - Indian Contemporary Dance; 2:00pm - Indian
Classical Dance
Learning the art of Indian dancing enhances body posture
and alignment, fitness and suppleness and improves your
timing and rhythm skills. Join the professional dancers
from Déjà Vu in fun, energetic and dynamic
classes, designed to develop your dance technique, confidence
and appreciation of the rich culture of India. For further
information and enrolments: bajajaarti@ymail.com or
0434 089 517
SWING CLASSES presented by JUMPTOWN! SWING, Fridays
7:30pm and 8:30pm
A fun and social dance enjoyed by all ages, originating
in the Big Band era of the ‘30’ and ‘40s.
Since the early ‘90s this dance form has been
enjoying a phenomenal revival in Australia and around
the world. Come and have a seriously fun Friday night!
For further information and enrolments: sophcollins@me.com
or 0414 306 762
Many other classes continue to fill up our dance studio
and Creative Workshop Studios Monday to Sunday. For
further information please go to our website –
www.belconnenartscentre.com.au or ring us on 6173 3300,
Tuesday to Sundays, 10:00am – 6:00pm.
Sketch club
Every Thursday, 10:00 – 1:00pm
The newly formed Sketch Club will meet in the foyer
every Thursday. Morning tea is available at the Centre.
This group has been instigated to provide a relaxed
venue for artists wishing to simply spend time with
other creative souls and draw together.
BELCO BIZARRE
3 – 26 September
Celebrating our first birthday, we are inviting all
artists to create and exhibit a new artwork in any medium
– showing something special, crazy and different
about life, Belconnen and our community. Applications,
found on the web, close August 10.
More information: http://www.belconnenartscentre.com.au/whatson/belcoBizarre.html
For further information and bookings ring 02 6173 3300,
email info@belconnenartscentre.com.au or visit www.belconnenartscentre.com.au
We look forward to welcoming you to the centre.
WINTER PROGRAM OUT NOW!!
Visit our website or collect a brochure available at
our front desk and discover all the great new events
on throughout the winter. Exhibitions are many and varied,
our first birthday celebration is approaching fast,
some fabulous performances, concerts and poetry readings
are planned, and we have in place a fun range of school
holiday workshops for children, and a huge range of
creative classes for all ages throughout the season.
Check out their website
for exhibitions and events
www.belconnenartscentre.com.au.
118 Emu Bank
Belconnen ACT 2617
Phone: (02) 6173 3300
Fax: (02) 6173 3301
Email: belconnenartscentre@gmail.com
If you are interested in hiring space, offering a creative
program or a special project, undertaking an exhibition,
presenting or performing or hosting an event in the
foyer or any of the other spaces, please email our team
or contact myself or Jen Collins, Project assistant
on 6205 2657.
If you are simply keen to stay in touch and/ or possibly
volunteer at the new Centre, we would also love to hear
from you.
Information on Belconnen Arts Centre
Details on Belconnen Arts Centre facilities
and hiring charges Click
here
Expressions of interest in Belconnen Arts Centre
Form Click
here
Conditions of hire Click
here
SCRIBBLERS Writing Group
Scribblers have met since 1999 at the Belconnen Community
Centre. Each gathering is about 2 hours in duration.
The group currently consists of 12 members.
Scribblers’ is self directed and produces two
anthologies a year on different aspects of writing.
Each week begins with a ten minute writing to a set
title. Then the pieces are read aloud. Following that
the homework is read aloud. Homework is to a given title
and is about 500 words. If we are work-shopping for
an anthology then comments are made using a pro forma
sheet. This aspect allows each writer to get constructive
feedback on their work. There might be topics of interest
or things found whilst researching. There might also
be writing tips.
There are limited vacancies to Scribblers
We meet in Meeting room 1 at Belconnen Community Centre
every Tuesday between February and December from 12:45
to about 2:45pm
Contacts:
Conni Smith (membership) 6248 8958 conni@tpg.com.au
Steve Grigor (facilitator) 0402992794 stevegrigor@gmail.com
Scribblers most recent anthology, “To Catch a
Dream”, coincided with the “Your Dream Party
Expect the Unexpected” the theme of the 2008 Belconnen
Community Festival. We are now up to anthology number
16. Anthology stories are up to 2500 words. 2009 is
our 10th anniversary and there will be a celebration
later in the year
So now it is up to you
SCRBBLERS 2009
Computer problems?
If you have any trouble of your computer or network,
please give me a call. I can give your help quickly,
friendly.
Geoffrey 0417236445
Belconnen Gallery
Road to change
Open Art Photography and Sculpture Class Exhibition
July 19th -30th
An exhibition of amazing 3D mosaic sculptures and beautiful
photography by students from the Open Art program.
At the Belconnen Community Centre we are running art
programs designed to support and promote good mental
health in the community.
The Open Art Program is inclusive and is open to people
who have good mental health as well as those experiencing
mental health issues.
Running integrated classes helps to educate the community,
reduce isolation and break down stigmas around mental
health.
Meeting Place
Artwork By Chad Swanson
August 2nd - 13th 9:00-4:30
Official Opening Tuesday August 3rd 6:30 pm
@ The Belconnen Gallery
Belconnen Community Centre, Swanson Crt Belconnen
A Meeting of Minds
When Australia’s pioneering politicians were
considering names for the nation’s new capital,
instead of paying tribute to an English dignitary, they
choose Canberra, a word that meant “meeting place”
in the local Ngunnawal language. For contemporary artist
Chad Swanson, the naming of his home city was the inspiration
for his latest exhibition “Meeting Place”,
to run at the Belconnen Community Centre.
“I love the naming of Canberra because it seems
to espouse education through social interaction. In
this exhibition, I was particularly interested in the
infusion of African, Aboriginal and Asian elements into
the traditional European influenced art culture of Australia,
and the ramifications associated with it. ”
While the exhibition’s themes are socially focussed,
for Chad, there is still a deeply personal aspect to
it.
“In terms of ancestry, I am a mix of African,
Dutch, French, Irish, Scottish, English and Malaysian
genetics. Furthermore, I’ve lived four years in
China and Japan. As well as thinking about the interaction
of cultures at large, the exhibition is a way of exploring
some of the physical and cultural issues that have made
me who I am as an individual.”
While the Meeting Place exhibition touches on some
of the social problems that can occur when dissimilar
cultures met, ultimately it aims to harness what Chad
believes is the greatest advantage of living in Canberra;
the access to cultural diversity and the freedom to
change one’s own expressions as a result of that
exposure.
“Although I am a big believer in the value of
culture, I think some cultures are a bit obsessive in
ensuring cultural boundaries are upheld by all their
individual members. In Canberra; however, I feel I have
the freedom to choose from a range of cultures to learn
form, and there are few people that will demand that
I conform to a “traditional” aesthetic.
This gives me the freedom to cross boundaries, and I
am grateful for that freedom.”
While the Meeting Place exhibition is not a corroboree
in the traditional Aboriginal sense, it is indeed a
fusion of ideas, theories and cultures that reflects
Canberra’s diversity and the spirit it was named
in.
Calling All Visual Artists
Belconnen Gallery is taking Expressions of Interest
for its 2011 program. If you would like to take advantage
of our Individual/Group rates ($125/w inc GST) or are
part of a Community/Non-profit Organisation ($75/w inc
GST) who may like to hold an exhibition in the space…
Please read the Conditions of Hire and fill out an EOI
Proposal and return it to the gallery curator, Ben Drysdale,
via on ben.drysdale@bcsact.com.au or drop it into reception
at the Belconnen Community Centre, cnr of Swanson Crt
and Chandler St Belconnen. I’ve also included
the Gallery Plan so you can get an idea of the size
of the space.
I am in the office on Wednesday afternoons from 1-5pm
for consultation either face to face, or by phone on
6164 0232
We’ve had a great program so far this year and
look forward to receiving your ideas for 2011.
EOI
Proposal form
Floor
plan
Belconnen Theatre
BELCONNEN THEATRE:
Book now for 2010
What: 148 seat theatre with lighting,
sound, disabled seating, dressing rooms, curtains, and
other staging resources. Belconnen Theatre is easy to
work in, and technical support can be provided.
Where: Belconnen Community Centre,
Swanson Court, Belconnen. Belconnen Theatre has ample
parking and is a short walk to the Belconnen Mall and
the Canberra Labour Club.
For: Independent artists, community
groups and private organizations for theatre, dance
and musical performances, conferences, presentations
and seminars.
Prices: Belconnen Theatre is the cheapest
equipped theatre in Canberra (and probably Australia).
Prices for 2010 are currently being finalized and will
be in the vicinity of:
$150 per day for single day or short term bookings
$890 for a one week booking (7 days)
An additional $130 per day will be charged for any extra
days over one week
While Belconnen Theatre already carries many bookings
for 2010, there is still space available. February is
almost entirely free and other months have significant
blocks of time available. Please contact Simone Penkethman
or Melinda MacPherson at Belconnen Community Centre
for further information.
For more details about Belconnen Theatre’s facilities
go to www.bcsact.com.au
and click on Arts and Cultural.
For bookings contact BCS manager, Melinda McPhearson
Melinda.mcphearson@bcsact.com.au
62640232
Arts and Cultural Development Officer,Simone.penkethman@bcsact.com.au
62640235
Strathnairn Homestead Gallery
exhibitions
SCOOP @ Strathnairn
Strathnairn Arts Association Inc. is a not for profit
arts association supported by the ACT Government that
provides working spaces and facilities for a range of
artists and crafts people and community groups.
Strathnairn Homestead Gallery is set in a converted
1920s homestead on the north-western outskirts of Canberra.
Located 900 metres past the Magpies Belconnen Golf Club
turnoff, it's a facility which has been used by artists
for decades but still remains one of Canberra's best-kept
secrets.
Strathnairn Homestead Gallery
90 Stockdill Drive Holt
Open weekends: 10– 4.30pm
Café open 11 – 4pm
02 6254 2134
info@strathnairn.asn.au
www.strathnairn.asn.au
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Computer recycling
Infoxchange Australia's computer refurbishment division,
Green PC, is currently seeking 15 and 17 inch LCD monitors
from businesses and the general community. The monitors
will be refurbished and used by low-income earning Green
PC customers who would otherwise have no access to this
technology. Green PC currently refurbishes and distributes
about 2000 computers each year.
Green PC staff will collect the monitors from your location
at no cost. In exchange, we can provide a donation thank
you letter and insert your business details on our website
at http://www.greenpc.com.au as a partner, informing
other organisations of the benefits of your business.
Your logo and a paragraph of your business details will
be used to promote your business if agreed to by the
donating partner.
If you or your business has a 15 or 17 inch LCD monitor
to donate, contact Green PC's Claudio Angelucci on 03
9418 7400 or info@greenpc.com.au. Donations can be accepted
at any time.
Hall Markets
The Hall Market is held on the first Sunday of every
month (except January) at the rural village of Hall,
just 14 kilometres north of Canberra has become a vital
fundraising activity for Hartley Lifecare.
Established in 1978 the Hall Market is one of Australia’s
largest markets attracting 300-400 stall-holders from
as far away as Victoria and Northern NSW specialising
in hand made, home grown produce.
The wonderful variety, quality and pricing of goods
makes the market a must for all those who enjoy markets
in a relaxed, rural atmosphere. Hartley Lifecare hold
the market with support from volunteers,Radford College,
Rotary and Lions Clubs, the Hall Emergency and Bush
Fire Brigade , ANZ Bank, Birralee Scouts and St John
Ambulance.
Revenue generated by the market is used to provide
quality residential care and community support to people
with physical and complex disabilities.
Items available include High Quality Craft, Timber
Products, Pottery, Leatherwork, Handknits, Pewter and
Silver Jewellery, Children's Toys, Honey, Jam, Chutney,
Vinegar, Cakes, Fruit & Vegies, Plants, Puppies,
Live Poultry, Entertainment for all ages, Food and Refreshments.
All items must be hand produced, grown or crafted by
the stall-holders. Come and stroll among the trees,
stay for lunch and enjoy the live entertainment.
The market is open from 10am to 3pm.
For further details contact the Hall Market Coordinator,
Rosalie Krause:
hallmarket@hartleylifecare.org.au
Phone: 02 6282 4411 or 02 6260 5555
Fax 02 6282 5444
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Fabric sale in the church hall
On the last Friday and Saturday of the month we hold
a huge fabric sale of garment fabric-both rolls an remnants.Remnants
sell at $2.50 per metre and rolls at $3 and $5 per metre.This
is excellent qualiy fabricand suitable for a host of
uses from home sewing to sewing for fairs,market stalls
gifts etc.You will be absolutely amazed at the bargain
prices.As well,we have patterns,laces,buttons.threads
and much more.Our fabric is sourced from manufacturers,cutting
rooms,design rooms etc and is some of the latest fabric
currently being used in garment production .The sale
is on 10am till 3pm and is held at Calvary Chapel United
Pentecostal Church Maclaurin Cres,CHIFLEY ACT
All profits go to Missions.
Open Mic Night at The Lighthouse
Open Mic Night at The Lighthouse. 8pm-midnight every
Thursday at The
Lighthouse, Emu Bank (on the lake), Belconnen. Singer-songwriters,
poets, theatre groups, comedians, bands and comedians
all welcome.
Drinks and tips for the performers. There will be at
least three slots
for performers who just turn up on the night, but to
guarantee yourself
a performance slot
contact Jim Sharrock on 0409 660 745
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ACT & Capital Region Film Industry
Directory
ScreenACT has made a short-form version of the ACT &
Capital Region
Industry Directory available online for the information
of visiting
productions and the local industry. The short form directory
can be
viewed at:
http://www.screenact.act.gov.au/filming/Industry_Directory_temp.html
If you are not listed in the short form directory and
would like to be
listed, email ScreenACT at screenact@act.gov.au with
your details,
including professional credits if seeking to be listed
in a production
category. ScreenACT will review all submissions before
adding them to
the online directory and may check credits.
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OPEN HOUSE: Artistic Residency for
Emerging Theatre Artists
“Open House was the perfect testing ground, we
failed, we succeeded, we discovered new ideas waiting
for us “
Cathy Petocz 2008 Open House Recipient
CYT’s Open House program is for young independent
artists seeking to create/ rehearse/ develop a theatrical
project. Open House invites emerging artists to take
theatrical risks and expand their performance horizons
through engaging in an artistic residency in our space
for a fortnight.
In 2009 CYT will run Open House twice - providing an
ACT and an interstate emerging artist with the opportunity
to develop new work in our theatre.
The selected artist will have:
- the support of the Artistic Director of CYT
- access to the resources of the company (office, workshop,
technical & theatrical)
- rent-free access to a flexible performance space with
lighting rig and sound system for two weeks.
- travel reimbursement* for non ACT recipient (*within
Australia, conditions apply)
- accommodation for non ACT recipient at Gorman House
Arts Centre
- a stipend to financially support* the applicant for
the duration of Open House
Age: 18-25
Mentor: Pip Buining or a professional theatre practitioner
of your choice*
Where: C Block Theatre, Gorman House Arts Centre, Braddon
When: Open House #1 Monday 25 June- Sunday 8 July
Open House #2 Monday 1 -13 December
Applications Due: Open House # 2: Wednesday 1st July
(*conditions apply)
Contact the Artistic Director for further details and
an application form,
6248 5057 or pip@cytc.net
Canberra Youth Theatre seeking talent
CYT is seeking expressions of interest from theatre
practitioners who
would like to work with the company. In particular we
are seeking
professional theatre makers, tutors, directors, designers
and performers
who are interested in and excited by working with young
people to make
theatre. CYT is also seeking expressions of interest
from production
personnel in the areas of production management, lighting
and sound
operation and stage management.
If you are interested please send an introduction letter
and current CV
to Artistic Director Pip Buining at pip@cytc.net or
post to PO Box 127
Civic Square ACT 2608
CANBERRA YOUTH THEATRE
Canberra Youth Theatre (CYT) was established in 1972
and is the longest established youth theatre in Australia.
CYT is a nationally recognised youth arts company which
creates and promotes theatre with young people
that is inspirational, enriching, collaborative and
innovative.
What do we do? CYT provides young people ages 7-25 with
the opportunity to explore, extend and develop their
creativity
through drama/ theatre workshops and productions. Young
people work with emerging and professional artists to
unleash their imaginations in order to create exciting,
fun and challenging theatre.
Contact Details:
Ph: 6248 5057
us@cytc.net
www.cytc.net
Postal: PO Box 127 Civic Square ACT 2608
Street: H Block, Gorman House Arts Centre, Batman Street,
Braddon, ACT 2608
Here’s what’s happening at CYT...
Tall Tales
Age: 7-9 years
Tutor: TBA
What: A fun workshop for little actors who want to be
able to tell big stories.
Participants will play drama games and engage their
imaginations by improvising characters and stories.
Stories will be told and retold in this workshop in
more ways than you can poke a stick at. Participants
will delve deep into the world of storytelling as they
transform a well known story using creative movement,
voice, and the magic of theatre.
This workshop will conclude with a short performance
for family and friends.
Where: C Block Theatre, Gorman House Arts Centre, Braddon
When: Mondays 4:30-6pm^
Cost: $216/participant plus CYT membership*
Monkey Business
Age: 7-9 years
Tutor: Cathy Roach
What: A fun workshop for little actors who want to explore
the magic of theatre.
Participants will develop their performance skills through
playing drama games and exercises. They will focus on
creating kooky characters and exploring the art of storytelling
as they bring to life Lisa Shanahan’s much loved
book Gordon’s Got a Snookie (published by Allen
& Unwin) -a story about a very sookie gorilla and
how he finds some friends.
This workshop will conclude with a short performance
for family and friends.
Where: C Block Theatre, Gorman House Arts Centre, Braddon
When: Wednesdays 4:30-6pm
Cost: $270/participant plus CYT membership*
Instant Theatre
Age: 10-12 years
Tutor: K-M Gronow
What: Just add your imagination and stir.
In this fun workshop participants will develop their
performance skills as they play drama games and engage
in the collaborative process of playbuilding. Using
nothing but their imaginations and drawing on the performance
and story telling skills taught each week participants
will be guided through the process of creating an original
work that tells their very own collective story –
the Story of Us!
This workshop will conclude with a short performance
for family and friends.
Where: Bogong Theatre, Gorman House Arts Centre, Braddon
When: Mondays 4:30-6:30pm^
Cost: $216/participant plus CYT membership*
News Flash!
Age: 10-12 years
Tutor: Hadley
What: News Flash! Invites participants to develop their
performance skills as they create an original theatre
performance based on a strange and true story about
a “devlish granny”!
Inspired by a newspaper article about Henrietta Raes,
a French granny who baffles everyone she meets and outsmarts
the law, participants will develop kooky characters
and create a humorous performance to be remembered.
Keep your eye on your croissant; it may just go missing...
This workshop will conclude with a short performance
for family and friends.
Where: Bogong Theatre, Gorman House Arts Centre, Braddon
When: Wednesdays 4:30-6:30pm
Cost: $270/participant plus CYT membership*
Little Actors
Age: 7-9 years
Tutor: Ruth Pieloor
What: This is a fun workshop for little actors who want
to explore the magic of drama. Participants will actively
engage their imaginations through playing drama games
and exercises. Over fifteen weeks participants will
learn about focus, given circumstances, space, time,
movement, voice and improvisation as they create characters
and explore the art of storytelling.
Please note: There is no performance outcome for this
workshop; the focus is on building skills and confidence.
Where: Belconnen Arts Centre, Emu Bank, Belconnen
When: Thursdays 4:30-6pm
Cost: $270/participant plus CYT membership*
Over Actors Anonymous
Age: 10-12 years
Tutor: Jodhi Doyle
What: Villains plotting dastardly deeds (gasp!) Heroines
in peril (oh no!) Heroes saving the day (hooray!)
In this fun workshop participants will develop their
acting skills focusing on developing skills in voice,
movement and character development as they bring to
life the exaggerated characters and crazy plot lines
of a classic short melodramatic tale of great silliness!
This workshop will conclude with a short performance
for family and friends.
Where: Belconnen Arts Centre, Emu Bank, Belconnen
When: Wednesdays 4:30-6:30pm
Cost: $270/participant plus CYT membership*
Act Now!
Age: 13-16 years
Tutor: Cathy Hagarty / CYT Artistic Director
What: Act up! Act out! Act Now!
This workshop explores what happens when improvisation
meets script. Participants will focus on developing
their skills through applying improvisation techniques
to scenes from well known scripts ranging from Shakespeare
to contemporary Australian theatre to film/tv. Throughout
the semester participants will learn how to interpret
and work with scripts whilst drawing on a broad selection
of dynamic improvisation exercises and techniques to
bring the scenes to life.
This workshop will conclude with a short performance
for family and friends.
Where: C Block, Gorman House Arts Centre, Braddon
When: Tuesdays 4:30-6:30pm
Cost: $270/participant plus CYT membership*
CYT Teen Actors Ensemble
Age: 15-18 years
Tutor: CYT Artistic Director and Joe Woodward
What: Learn to ACT!
Commit to training all year with a group of dedicated
young performers and then perform at the end of the
year.
In Semester 1 participants will explore the essentials
of acting. Develop skills in voice, movement, characterisation,
improvisation and physical theatre.
In Semester 2 the Teen ensemble will be actively engaged
in the development and performance of CYT’s major
production, RETRIEVAL, a hybrid art installation performance
at the National Library of Australia.
Participants must enrol and commit to the Teen Ensemble
for the whole year. Places are strictly limited!
Where: C Block, Gorman House Arts Centre, Braddon
When: Thursdays 4:30-6:30pm, and Sundays 10am-5pm 13
June, 25 July, 22 August, 19 September, 24 October
Tech and Dress Rehearsals: 11-14 November (times TBC)
Performances: 19-21 November, 26-28 November, 3-5 December
Cost: $600**/year ($300/semester) plus CYT membership.
**10% discount available for full year upfront payment
Delving into Duologues
Age: 18+ years
Tutor: Peter Wilkins
What: Develop skills in acting technique, voice, movement
and characterisation.
In this workshop participants will work with an experienced
director on in-depth character and scene analysis, focusing
on developing an understanding of sub text and emotional
truth in a variety of duologues.
This workshop will conclude with a short performance
for family and friends.
Where: C Block, Gorman House Arts Centre, Braddon
When: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: $270/participant plus CYT membership*
CYT Welcomes Our 2010 Artistic Director
Canberra Youth Theatre is pleased to welcome its Artistic
Director for 2010. Karla Conway will be replacing Pip
Buining whilst Pip is on maternity leave.
Karla has worked as a director, producer, performer
and designer for the past 17 years, and has a BA (Drama
Studies) from Edith Cowan University, a Masters in Teaching
(Secondary) from Notre Dame University and a Graduate
Diploma (Directing) from NIDA. Karla was the Head of
Drama for 5 years at Mazenod College in Western Australia.
She was also the Artistic Director and founder of Page
of Wands Theatre Company, an independent collective
of trained theatre artists, specializing in the production
of contemporary and musical theatre. She has also worked
on productions with NIDA, Mazenod Theatre, the Hotbed
Ensemble (BSSTC), and was the Assistant Director on
Jerry Springer – The Opera at the Sydney Opera
house. She also has experience in film as the writer/director/editor
of a short film (Stunned), and the director and editor
of a music video (Glorious by Ngaiire). Karla most recently
directed the Australian Premiere of Mark Ravenhill’s
Product at the Parade Studio, Sydney.
hiJinx Seeks Committee Members
hiJinx is returning to the National Folk Festival and
we need you to get organised! hiJinx is a youth managed
and produced evening of youth variety performance at
the National Folk Festival. We are currently looking
for committee members aged 16 to 25. Ideally, successful
applicants will be organised, creative and be excellent
communicators. We need people who aren’t afraid
to spread the word about hiJinx! Commitments include
attending:
weekly meetings from earlntil the Folk Festival
at Easter
hijinx at the National Folk Festival Saturday 3 and
Sunday 4 April
there may be more than one weekly meeting or additional
duties required closer to the event
All committee members receive a complimentary season
pass to the National Folk Festival. Involvement on the
hiJinx committee is also an excellent way to gain experience
in event management.
For more information, please phone K-M on 6248 5057
or email hijinx@cytc.net
hiJinx Seeks Performers
hiJinx is returning to the National Folk Festival and
we need you! hiJinx is a youth managed and produced
evening of youth variety performance, and this year
it will be held on Saturday 3 April and Sunday 4 April.
We are currently looking for performers aged 12 to 25
who are interested in being part of the non-stop crazy
good times that is hiJinx. We are open to performers
and artists from any genre: music, circus, dance, film...
anything!
hiJinx provides young performers with an opportunity
to showcase their talent to both their peers and an
audience they may not otherwise have access to. By performing
and watching their peers perform, participants engage
in a creative process to develop their skills. All performers
receive a complimentary day pass to the National Folk
Festival.
CYT will be running auditions at C Block, Gorman House
on Saturday 6 March. Bookings are essential, so if you
would like to be involved please email the hiJinx Committee
at hijinx@cytc.net or phone K-M on 6248 5057.
CYT's Vision:
To create and promote theatre with young people that
is inspirational, enriching, empowering and innovative.
Canberra Youth Theatre is proudly supported by its
members, the ACT Government through artsACT and the
Australian Government through the Australia Council,
its arts funding and advisory body.
CYT Drink Bottles
Feeling thirsty? Now you need never be caught without
a drink with one of CYT’s stylish and practical
red drink bottles. They have a hygienic rubber tip,
stylish shape, and promote a healthy message on the
sides. Perfect to keep you hydrated at CYT workshops,
CYT drink bottles are only $2, and all proceeds go towards
CYT’s provision of pathways into theatre for young
people.
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Harold Mitchell Foundation
New opportunities for change are created by the Foundation
through
funding, advocacy and partnership initiatives. The Foundation
has
limited funds and not all applications can be funded.
Funding amounts
will be determined on a case by case basis. Contact
Email
info@haroldmitchellfoundation.com.au Website
www.haroldmitchellfoundation.com.au
Ongoing - No Closing Date
What's on is purged of outdated events every Monday
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