Arts on TR aCk 22 Jan 2015

Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Round 14 Now Open for Applications

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) supports professional and emerging professional artists and arts practitioners living in regional and is a Queensland Government partnership through Arts Queensland and TRC to support local arts and culture. Tablelands Regional Council presents Round 14 of the RADF program, announcing that applications are now open for grants until Tuesday 31 March 2015 . It is a requirement of the TRC RADF program that you contact the RADF Liaison Officer, on 4089 2305 prior to submitting your application. Failure to do so may affect your eligibility for funding. Budget preparation and planning advice is available free of charge. Contact the Regional Arts Officer at [email protected]

To get guidelines and forms for a RADF grant, go to http://www.trc.qld.gov.au/lifestyle-activities/regional-arts -development-fund/

RADF Supports Children’s Art Clubs & Youth Groups The Herberton Children’s Art Club sought and were successful, together with the Atherton Children’s Art Club, in receiving a RADF grant to support the establishment of their clubs through creative projects in the second half of 2014. The results of the Atherton group are currently on the walls of the Foyer Gallery in Atherton. The Herberton group were given permission to do a mural on the 5 Star Supermarket wall in the heart of Herberton. (pictured left) They commissioned local artist Ken Devine to tutor the local kids for the mural. Ken is also mak- ing a concrete sculpture with the kids as part of this project. The mural involves Herberton history

and is due for completion this month. The Tablelands Youth Movement completed their mosa- ics and painting for the “Sitting Proud” RADF funded project. This project has allowed all youth involved and two youth facilitators to learn new art skills and have a positive impact on the town of Malanda. You can view the artwork on English St. Malanda.

Dr Kate Costigan and Flo Bridger are Brisbane-based writers offering workshops for aspiring, emerging and established creative writers. Individuals and groups of all ages and experience are welcomed. The work- shops are provided in rural and regional areas. They cover a wide range of genres and include writing and editing skills; identification and development of writers’ networks and strategies for promotion, sales and successful publication. Their workshops are tailored to meet the needs and interests of local participants and include writing poetry, short stories, novels and song. Kate and Flo’s next weekend workshop is on the 7th and 8th March, 2015, at the CWA Hall in . This event is supported by the Tablelands Regional Council’s, Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF), the Yungaburra Association, and the University of the Third Age. Kate and Flo’s most recent RADF spon- sored workshop was held in Roma and received overwhelmingly positive feedback. To book your place contact Kate at [email protected] or Ph: 0400 000 968 February Exhibitions: Tableland Regional Gallery presents “UNDER THE RUG”

A solo exhibition of new work by quilt maker Jan Stroud. Searching for a creative outlet when her children were educated, Jan found patchwork and her artistry began its rapid rise. She began with traditional forms and moved quickly into modern and textural pieces. Her enthusiasm engendered excite- ment in others and she began a career in tutoring. Attending national quilt conventions allowed her to bring new techniques and ideas back to the Far North Queensland region. Jan continues to share these ideas and tech- niques with anyone wanting to learn. On display Wed 28 Jan -Sun 1 March

“THE GOULD COLLECTION ” - “Chinese New Year Exhibition” - featuring Keith and Patricia Gould’s collection of genuine Chinese artifacts - including special Hou Wang Temple Chinese New Celebrations on Sunday 15 Feb 2015. On display 15 February at Old Post Office Gallery , 86 Herberton Rd, Please note The Old PO Gallery is closed for holidays 16 Feb– 18 March

Tablelands Regional Gallery is calling for Expressions of Interest for Artists to present an Exhibition at the Foyer Gallery , Mabel St, Atherton in 2015-16. For application form please go to: http://www.trc.qld.gov.au/lifestyle-activities/regional-art-galleries/

Call For Expressions of Interest To Deliver Photography Project

Mareeba Shire Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the facilitation of photography work- shops to be delivered across Mareeba, Tablelands and Etheridge Council regions commencing around May 2015. The successful applicant/s will be required to have prior experience running group photography workshops. It is not a requirement for any particular applicant to cover all three regions, although this will be considered. The aim of this Regional Arts Development Fund strategic project will be using photography to tell a story, and it is anticipated that this may result in a small exhibition(s) . A copy of the EOI can be obtained by contacting Cassie Burness on 4092 6899 or email [email protected]. The closing date for receipt of EOI is 5pm Fri 20 Feb 2015

Ideas pool – to all Wet Tropics and especially Tableland artists and people with the enthusiasm and desire to bring to fruition a community project; local artist Michael Koren is seeking to discuss the possibil- ity of developing an artist’s community on privately owned land, with a view to creating a place for events, workshops, exhibitions, artist in residence programs or exchanges, plus organic gardens, energy efficiency and community spaces—all sorts of great ideas. Michael is keen to hear from anyone interested in developing the ideas pool or joining in the discussion. Contact him at: [email protected]

A casting night for Malanda Theatre Company's next production Gallipoli - the Musical will be held at the Ma- jestic Theatre on Thursday 29th January 2015 .

This musical recognises the 100 year anniversary of the ANZACs landing at Gallipoli. It celebrates the charac- ters, songs, sadness and celebration of a small town in For those of you who attended the 2014 Festi- in 1915. val, I hope you thoroughly enjoyed it ,thanks for Email Graham Harrington on [email protected] or your participation and support, we are proudly phone 40965051 if a) you are already on the list but calling the 2014 Tablelands Folk Festival a cannot attend casting night; b) if you wish to be involved success! Time to kick off 2015 and we're starting the on stage and you are not yet registered i.e. don't just year with the January Sessions featuring Pt. turn up on the 29th unannounced; c) if you have any Douglas based duo 'The Kroovs' with their blend questions at all. Rehearsals start in February, bump in is of Celtic jigs and reels, Covers and Trad Folk, 17th May with four dress rehearsals the week following. no cover charge, join us from 3pm on the veran- Performances are on 29, 30, 31 May and 4, 5, 6, 7 June. dah for the 'Session', then into the Pub Lounge Participants need to commit to these dates. from 7.30 pm for the evening concert.

THE ART OF MOVEMENT 10AM – 1PM SATURDAY 7TH FEBRUARY 2014 An introduction to a program incorporating tools of creative attention, embodied cognition, and contempo- rary dance design. FROM NOTHING TO PERFORMANCE IN 3 HOURS A Workshop in Movement and Contemporary Theatre Dance with Owen Allen, Physiotherapist, Movement and Imagination Coach. Open to all abilities & disabilities. Small Fee applies. BOOKINGS: OWEN ALLEN 0423430941 [email protected] VENUE: ATHERTON

Atherton Library had children’s entertainer Danny Simony perform at the Summer Reading Club party In the audience there were 72 (27 adults & 45 children) spellbound people watching his magic tricks and fun If you haven’t seen him perform you should ……. he is very good and the kids loved him. (pictured) This little girl was so cute but didn’t crack a smile when he drew a picture of her. Everyone else cackled and carried on as the eyes and mouth on the picture moved.

She was delighted though when Danny gave her a balloon animal he had made.

See you at the next performance

Tropical Writers Inc presents journalist, and author, Peter FitzeSimons at a Literary Lunch to be held in on Thursday, May 21. Peter FitzeSimons is also the presenter of the recent highly credit- ed SBS series ’The Great Australian Race Riot’ For more details go to www.tropicalwriters.com.au. Bookings open in March. Art Raises Funds For Atherton SES Owen Pointon , Artist, will exhibit at ANZAC Day celebrations on Fraser Is. 2015 . The ship wreck Cairns artist, Jenny Glaze is currently exhibiting " SS MAHENO " Was a hospital Ship, for N.Z. Armed at the Cairns Casino. As part of that exhibition Forces at Gallipoli. she has been raising funds for the SES. This is www.owenpointonwildlifeartist.com by means of a $2 coin placed in the receptacle along with contact details, to be in the running for a portrait painted by her.

She has had some meetings with the Atherton SES, and they have their own hats made up as collection receptacles. Pop in for a look and support your SES Volun- teers by making a donation TABLELANDS REGIONAL NOTICEBOARD

Next Arts on TRaCk Deadline— 5pm, Wednesday 25 February 2015

Tablelands Folk Festival - January Sessions Sat 24 Jan from 3pm Pt. Douglas based duo 'The Kroovs' with their blend of Celtic jigs and reels, Covers and Trad Folk, no cover charge, Herberton CIA Film House Sun 15 February, 4pm at Town Hall ‘Malcolm — Australian film . Rated PG—plus short films

Clarketown are playing 6th Feb 7pm ,The Shed - Atherton for The Tablelands Music Lovers Community Group inc 7th Feb 7pm Rumble In The Jungle @ The Lions Den Hotel Bloomfield Track Helenvale.

Tablelands Music Lovers - Live Music Every Friday night—at The Shed. McConaghie St, Atherton (near Silo Shops) plus Fundraiser Bar 7pm—11.30pm plus Songwirters and Musicians Jam every Sunday 4 -9pm Www.facebook.com.au/groups/tablelandsmusiclovers

The Guitar Club, Malanda - Sat 7 Feb Meets from 1- 4pm at The Closet Hippy, 5 English Street. Email: [email protected]

Misty Mountains Music - Blackboard Evening at 1 Ascham St, Ravenshoe - Sat 7 Feb from 7pm till late. Blackboard session. At the old butter factory. Call Robyn or Glenda on 4097 7337

A new grants and resource update for January 2015 has been posted on the Arts Queensland Blog.

http://www.arts.qld.gov.au/blog/

RESCUED PIONEER FAMILY ON SHOW AT VILLAGE Herberton, 9th January, 2015 – A welded-steel sculpture of a pioneer family that brought comfort and sol- ace to the dying and the grieving in Cairns has been rescued from rusty demise in a council depot and given a new lease of life at The Historic Village Herberton. The artists responsible for the work, designer Graeme Bailey, of Herberton, and sculptor Hans Nielsen, of Innot Hot Springs, are delighted with what they hope is the sculpture’s final resting place near the Village’s suspension bridge.

Croydon Rodeo and Campdraft Association present the Drought Breaker Project – Easter Saturday 4 April 2015, featuring comedian Sean Choolburra, singer Shannon Noll, motivational speaker, Robyn Moore plus fun and games, free camping at Rodeo Ground bar and food. Gold coin entry. Contact Jana or Renee on 07 4748 7152 or email [email protected]

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