Te, bundola nginak? (Hello , how are you?)

 

Welcome to our third Flying Arts First Nations eNews for 2022! This eNews is specifically dedicated to sharing arts activities, events, professional development and funding opportunities for First Nations artists and arts organisations.

 

This time of year has many significant dates for First Nations people of Australia including Sorry Day, the anniversary of the National Referendum, Reconciliation Week and Mabo Day, and we continue to collectively remember, honour and celebrate our histories and cultures. With NAIDOC week and the Coming of the Light celebrations just around the corner, we look forward to the many events that will take place celebrating our rich cultural diversity.

 

If you have any events, announcements or projects that you would like to share within this eNews please contact the Flying Arts First Nations Engagement Lead Nathaniel Andrew at rafengagement@flyingarts.org.au

 

If you know anyone who would be interested in receiving this email, please feel free to forward this and ask them to subscribe by selecting the First Nations eNews option here.

 

Looking forward to yarning with you soon,

 

Nathaniel Andrew

First Nations Engagement Lead & Regional Arts Fund Lead

In Meet the Artist, we will be introducing different practicing artists and arts workers from around the state as we develop our directory.

Aven Noah Jr

Curator at NorthSite Contemporary Arts 

Bulmba-ja Arts Centre , Cairns, QLD 4870 

 

Aven is from the Komet Tribe of Mer, or Murray Island in Eastern islands of the Torres Strait and is the curator for NorthSite Contemporary Arts in Cairns, Far North Queensland. He has over 14 years’ experience in the arts industry and approaches his work with deep understanding, respect, and observance of cultural protocols. Aven was formerly Gallery Officer at Gab Titui Cultural Centre on Thursday Island. 

 

At NorthSite he’s worked on exhibitions including Nerelle Nicol: See What I See, Mornington Island Art: Legacies Living On, Djabugay Art Centre: Bulurru Dagil-ndu “The people are strong, the spirit is strong, the creator is strong”, Robert Tommy Pau: Torres Strait Enlightenment: 150th Anniversary of Coming of the Light and The World Around Us. 

 

NorthSite Contemporary Arts link here

Tristan Barton

 

Establishing himself as a professional composer in 2015, Tristan Barton has become a regularly sought-after name in the world of film/TV music. Tristan is a Yorta Yorta man who currently resides in Cairns, Queensland.

 

His music, often described as enigmatic and thought-provoking, has become synonymous with visual media, consistently being used for commercial corporate events, TV, film and radio. In the world of advertising, Tristan's work has been used by countless major international brands such as Audi, Salvatore Ferragamo, DJI, Ferrari, Aston Martin and Zodiac, just to name a few.

 

Although often referred to as a film composer, Tristan has also produced and performed on a number of solo artist records including Greta Stanley (Full Grown, Sun In My Eyes, Real Love Real Life), NEAV (Built The Same), Tayla Young (With The Fire).

 

In 2021 Tristan received a finalist nomination in the category of classical contemporary at the Queensland Music Awards for his piece ‘Eris’s Debt’, and a highly commended nod for his piece ‘Momentum’ in 2022.

 

Image Credits - Glenn Saggers - Threadless Films

 

Website Link here

Instagram Link here

Indigenous Classical Music Gathering

 

Applications are now open for Indigenous music practitioners from around the globe to attend the Banff Center's third iteration of the Indigenous Classical Music Gathering (ICMG). Building on the groundbreaking work previously established by the Canadian Classical Indigenous Music Gathering, Indigenous composers and performers will come together to cultivate their individual crafts through collaboration and personal development. 

 

Applications are open now until 22 June, 2022

 

Image: Melody McKiver, violist / percussionist / composer;  Cris Derksen, composer / cellist during first iteration of Canadian Indigenous Classical Music Gathering, 2019. Photo by Jessica Wittman.

 

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First Nations Pathway Program

 

Mushroom Group’s First Nations Pathway Program is supported by Coles and designed to help young Indigenous musicians gain valuable music experience and mentorship. The program will provide young Indigenous talent with an immersive education experience of the music industry, plus mentoring opportunities and more. Mushroom Group is delighted to announce the First Nations Pathway Program participants for 2022.

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CIAF 2022

 

The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) is back in 2022!

 

From 6-10 July, experience the vibrant and distinct Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander arts and cultures of Queensland through visual art, conversations, dance, fashion, music, and theatre. Program to be launched in May, with tickets to go on sale then.

 

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Media Release - Announcement of 2022 Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival

 

Cr. John Abednego, Chair of the Torres Shire Indigenous Advisory Committee has announced that the dates for the 2022 Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival will be Tuesday 13th to Friday 16th September.

 

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NAIDOC WEEK

3 - 10 July 2022

 

NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.

 

Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!

 

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Australia Council for the Arts

First Nations Arts Awards

 

The recipients of the 2022 First Nations Arts Awards were announced during a special event streamed online and on National Indigenous Television (NITV).

 

The First Nations Arts Awards are delivered by the Australia Council for the Arts each year on May 27, marking the anniversary of the 1967 referendum and the start of National Reconciliation Week.

 

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Island tourism backed by First Nations narratives

 

Here is how you do arts and cultural tourism the right way, complete with Minjerribah’s awe-inspiring scenery and creation stories on Quandamooka Country.

 

Image: Public art installations in Goompi. Image courtesy of Brisbane Economic Development Agency.

 

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Artists in the Black

 

Artists in the Black is a dedicated service of Arts Law for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and communities. We provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, arts organisations and businesses with legal advice, resources and professional development opportunities. Artists in the Black services are free to access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.

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Creative Business Champions 2022

 

Queensland artists and arts workers can boost their careers and reach new goals with the 2022 Creative Business Champions (CBC) program - now open.

The CBC program is a free online professional guidance service that assisted hundreds of artists in 2021, and will continue to help build Queensland’s arts sector knowledge and capacity.

 

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Creative Responses Podcast - The healing capabilities of Country and Culture: a story of cultural revitalisation in Woorabinda

 

In this episode of Creative Responders, we're heading to Woorabinda, an Indigenous community in Central Queensland on the Traditional lands of the Wadja Wadja and Ghungalu Aboriginal peoples.

 

Nickeema Williams, Director of the Woorabinda Arts and Cultural Centre, shows us around the burgeoning arts centre and shares how it is providing opportunities to revitalise cultural practices with direct and meaningful impacts on the wellbeing of the community.

 

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Quick Response Grants are intended to assist regional artists, arts organisations, and communities to take up professional or skills development, or small project opportunities, and aim to support small arts or cultural projects that cannot be funded by other means because of their nature or timing.

 

The June Quick Response Grant Round is now open for applications and closes midnight 30 June 2022.

 

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Round 1 closed

The Project Grants stream supports applications which benefit the community, increase access and participation, and/or provide direct benefits to artists/arts workers. Project Grants provide major funding for high-quality arts projects benefiting regional or remote artists, arts workers, audiences, and communities.

 

2022 Round 2 opening dates will be announced soon!

 

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Regional Arts Fund Support Materials and Resources

 

Regional Arts Fund resources including Guidelines, Eligibility Notes, Frequently Asked Questions and Application Resources can be accessed here.

 

To see a list of past recipients of the Regional Arts Fund, click here.

 

If you have any questions about Regional Arts Fund grants, please contact the Flying Arts RAF Team on (07) 3216 1322, or email Nathaniel at raf@flyingarts.org.au.

Our annual Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA) returns for 2022 debuting a new logo to identify the awards! We are excited to announce a prize pool worth over $36,000, offered across 8 prize categories.

 

About the QRAA

 

The Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA) is Flying Arts’ signature annual art award for established and emerging artists living in regional and remote Queensland. The award aims to showcase artwork whilst providing a platform for artists to further professional development and opportunities.

 

2022: Reframe

 

In 2022, the QRAA is an invitation to explore the concept of ‘Reframe’, calling artists to enter work which draws upon experiences and observations, reflecting upon the past year or two and responding to our changing world.

 

‘Reframe’ is an opportunity to see our current situation from a different perspective, to inspire problem solving and decision making and apply learning, whilst constructively responding, shifting and evolving.

 

The Flying Arts' QRAA is looking for stimulating entries that address this broad concept through the visual arts.

 

View brochure for award details and eligibility criteria

 

Prizes (view all)

 

‘Art for Life’ Award

$10,000 non-acquisitive cash prize thanks to Holding Redlich.

$10,000+ in-kind print and digital editorial opportunity thanks to Artist Profile. All entries eligible.

 

The Annie Tan Memorial Watercolour Award
$3,000 non-acquisitive cash prize thanks to The Booth Memorial Fund of Annie Tan (Yuh Siew) and the Geoff Booth Foundation.

 

Art Educator Award

$2,500 non-acquisitive cash prize thanks to Queensland College of Art, Griffith University.

Environmental Art Award
$2,000 non-acquisitive cash prize thanks to Turner Family Foundation.

First Nations Art Award

$2,000 non-acquisitive cash prize thanks to Mitchell Fine Art.

 

Take Flight Award

$1,000 non-acquisitive cash prize. 

$1,000 in-kind career development opportunities, including editorial promotions and a career consultation with Onespace Gallery Director, John Stafford.

For artists aged 15 - 25 years.

 

Textile Art Award
$1,600 non-acquisitive cash prize thanks to an 'Art for Life' donor.

Remote Artist Award
$1,600 non-acquisitive cash prize thanks to Woolloongabba Art Gallery.

 

People’s Choice Award
$1,250 non-acquisitive cash prize thanks to TAFE Queensland.
$750 non-acquisitive cash prize thanks to TAFE Queensland.

Exhibition Development Program

10 am to 4pm | 18 & 19 June | TAFE QLD Southbank Campus

 

 

Master the art of developing your own exhibition and how to pitch your proposal to galleries. This is a weekend intensive will help you design, plan and manage your solo or group exhibition. Participants will receive course study materials prior to the workshop and will have the chance to gain feedback on completed proposals following the intensive.

 

Register Here

Tax and Money Matters

12 pm to 1 pm | 21 July | Your Computer

 

Matthew Tucker joins us for our annual session on tax and money matters for artists and creatives. This webinar will focus on how to maximise your return when running a creative business. Join this webinar to take control of your tax return and for some great financial advice for artists, arts workers and arts professionals.

 

 

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Technology & Country with Robert Andrew

3:30 pm to 4:45 pm | 28 July | Your Computer

 

As a proud descendant of the Yawuru people, Robert Andrew’s art practice investigates histories that have been denied or forgotten. His work speaks to the past yet articulates a contemporary relationship to his Country. In this webinar Robert Andrew will speak to his practice which mines historical, cultural and personal events buried by the dominant paradigms of western culture.

 

 

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Creative Consultations with Josh Milani

9 am to 5 pm | 5 August | Your Computer

 

Josh Milani is Director of Milani Gallery, Brisbane and a graduate of University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Arts (Art History). He has worked as an art dealer since 2003, representing artists such as Vernon Ah Kee, Vivienne Binns, Gordon Bennett, D Harding, Richard Bell, Megan Cope and Judy Watson. His focus is on presenting and nurturing Australian artists. A particular interest is the legacy of conceptual art, feminism, environmentalism, contemporary indigenous practice and activist art. Josh Milani can provide career advice for artists, arts workers and those interested in engaging with contemporary art. Use these 45 minute sessions to discuss matters most relevant to you.

 

 

Register Here

To see more upcoming events, please visit the Flying Arts website here

Chance to join a Creative Membership Network!

 

Flying Arts Membership is a creative network offering the chance to connect with like-minded supporters of community, arts and culture. Currently our membership includes discounted access to Professional Development Programs and Workshops, retail partners, voting rights at the AGM and more!

 

The Accredited Membership option includes access to an affordable general liability insurance policy for individual artists and artworkers emerging their professional practice.

 

Apply for a policy covering your practice activity:

Visual artists, designers, craft practitioners, curators and registrars

Installers and conservators

Arts administrators and arts project coordinators

Writers

Musicians

Multidisciplinary practitioners

 

Visit our website or contact our team at members@flyingarts.org.au to find out more! 

 

Support Flying Arts!

 

For 50 years we have made a big difference delivering art experiences and supporting creative communities all over Queensland.

 

Help us raise $50,000 to celebrate half a century of Flying Arts Alliance, so we can be here for Queensland communities for the next 50 years.

 

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Hi there! My name is Nathaniel Andrew and I belong to the Yorta Yorta and Wurundjeri tribes with blood ties to the Ngarrindjeri, Wadi Wadi and Wiradjuri nations of Australia, and have South Sea Islander ancestry from Lacon Island and Ambae Island. I possess over 20 years’ experience as a freelance musician and music teacher and have had the opportunity to teach in many tertiary and vocational educational institutions across the country.

 

In my role as First Nations Engagement Lead and Regional Arts Fund (RAF) Lead at Flying Arts Alliance, I support cross-disciplinary arts activities throughout Queensland through leading the Regional Arts Fund. My aim is to increase the economic, social, and cultural impact of artists in regional Queensland, with a particular focus on First Nation’s creatives. One of our goals for this year is to create a First Nations Artist Directory.

 

My position and this project is supported through the Regional Arts Fund Recovery Boost, a program of the Australian Government as part of the Relief and Recovery Fund.

 

If you would like to catch up for a yarn to learn more about me or Flying Arts services and support, please feel free to contact me at rafengagement@flyingarts.org.au

Flying Arts Alliance is listed in the Registration of Cultural Organisations, and has Deductible Gift Recipient and Tax Charity Concession status.

 

All donations above two dollars are tax deductible and will directly support programs and activities in schools and communities in regional and remote areas.

 

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Flying Arts Alliance Inc acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and seas on which we work, live and create. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.  We acknowledge the unending connection of First Nations peoples to this country. We support the aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Voice, Treaty and Truth. We value the contributions of First Nations artists, creatives, artisans, practitioners and communities to the work we do.

 

Flying Arts Alliance is honoured to acknowledge the Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young PSM as our Patron. We also acknowledge Mr Tim Fairfax AC and Mrs Gina Fairfax as our Cultural Patrons.

 

Flying Arts is a not-for-profit organisation inspiring the appreciation, practice and professional development of the visual and media arts as a lifetime interest or career throughout regional and remote Queensland, supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and corporate partners and benefactors.

 

Flying Arts is the administrator in Queensland of the Regional Arts Fund (RAF), an Australian Government program provided through Regional Arts Australia.

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