RealTime Arts - Magazine - issue 116 - In the loop Sept 4: opportunities

In the loop Sept 4: opportunities

White Night Melbourne 2013

courtesy of the Victorian Major Events Company

Melbourne White Night

The White Night (Nuit Blanche) began in Paris in 2002—for one night, dusk till dawn, major arts institutions open their doors and culture fills the streets. In 2013 Melbourne joined 22 other international cities to present this 12-hour cultural extravaganza and now they’re planning the 2014 edition. They are calling for expressions of interest from musicians, visual and performing artists to infiltrate the centre of Melbourne on 22 Feb, 2014
Submissions close 1 Oct 2013; http://whitenightmelbourne.com.au/

Jump Mentoring

The Australia Council's Jump mentorship applications close soon. Mentees can apply for up to $10,000 (solo artist) or $20,000 (group) to assist with professional and creative development. The program also involves an intensive in Feb 2014 where all mentees meet up for further networking, skills development and discussion.
Deadline 9 Sept; http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/2013/jump

Summer Studio Residency, Penrith Regional Art Gallery

Penrith Regional Art Gallery has announced an inaugural summer residency for an early career artist. The spacious Sonia Farley Studio (52sq metres) is available for a six-week period (non-residential) 2 Dec-10 Jan. At the conclusion the artists will make a presentation and have the opportunity to propose their work for the Artist Board program.
Applications due 14 Sept; http://www.penrithregionalgallery.org/

Fast+Fresh Dance, FORM Dance

Fostering young dancers and choreographers, Form’s Fast+Fresh Dance competition is open to artists 21 and under. Works must be five minutes or less and all styles are welcome. Awards will be given for Most Outstanding Choreography, Best Male and Female Dancer, Best Solo, Best Duet and Best Group and People’s Choice Award.
Registration closes 14 October; http://form.org.au/2013/01/fastfresh-dance-2/

FlickerFest call for entries

Flickerfest, celebrating its 23rd year, has opened its call for short films (under 35mins) for the 2014 competition. Categories include Australian, International, Documentary, GreenFlicks (environmentally focussed) and FlickerUp (for high school and primary students) with awards for Best Short, Best Animation and Best Australian Short.
Deadline for Australian & International entries 11 Oct; for GreenFlicks & FlickerUp 18 Oct; http://www.flickerfest.com.au/

Still in the loop

Workshops & Residencies, Lucy Guerin Inc
Applications for studio residencies & workshop places due 23 Sept; http://www.lucyguerininc.com/studio-projects/Studio_Residency; http://www.lucyguerininc.com/studio-projects/Hotbed

Critical Path Responsive Residencies
Deadline for Responsive Residencies 9 Sept; Research Room residencies no deadline, subject to availability; http://www.criticalpath.org.au/documents/2014_ResponsiveProgram_GuidelinesforApplying.pdf

Next Generation Placement, ASSITEJ
Deadline for applicants 30 Sept; http://www.assitej-international.org/next-generation/

Forever Now
Applications open until June 2015; http://forevernow.me/

Selected Australia Council Grants

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