Arts North West - Aboriginal Arts Network

10/09/2021

FREE ZOOM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS!

We have prepared a series of online workshops for Aboriginal
artisans and creatives!

A big thanks to 2 Rivers Pty Ltd for working with us on this and to National Association for the Visual Arts for facilitating a session.

𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 is perfect for those that have a gallery or do markets, throughout this workshop we will share tips, tricks about how to make the most of your space from a visual and sales perspective to help attract, engage and ultimate sell to customers.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 Determining the price of artwork for sale is a challenge for many artists. Arts North West have partnered with NAVA to deliver an online workshop that will assist Aboriginal Artists and Cultural Workers with pricing and selling your work, as well as best practice standards for the galleries and organisations who may represent you.

𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐀 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 You have the most amazing products on the market, but in a competitive artisans world its important to be one step ahead, during this workshop we will help you navigate consumer friendly and outcome focused payment options, branding, sign up sheets and more to help you make the most of your markets not only on the day but with after market sales and engagement.

You can register via this link for each of the workshops -

Aboriginal Cultural Support Arts North West, through extensive community consultation and strategic partnerships, is working with numerous individual and organisations to build and improve opportunities for Aboriginal arts and communities in our region. Through our Aboriginal Arts Officer, Lorrayn...

16/08/2021

REMINDER! 2 WEEKS TO GET YOUR EOI IN!

The inaugural Gather and Trade Aboriginal Artisans Market, is an Arts North West initiative, celebrating Aboriginal arts, culture and music. Aboriginal artists and artisans from the 12 Local Government Areas that make up the Arts North West footprint are invited by an EOI process, to hold a stall at the Gather and Trade Market to be held at the Fitzroy Street precinct in Tamworth on the 27th & 28th November 2021.

The market is a great opportunity for local Aboriginal creatives to sell their art and products and reach a wide audience to promote their goods and practices.

EOIs are open and will close on 31st August 2021.

There are provisions available for financial assistance towards travel and accommodation.

Gather and Trade is supported through the Australian Government’s Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program.

Gather and Trade is being project managed by 2 Rivers Pty Ltd
For more information please contact Lorrayne Fishenden on 0467 668 977 or email [email protected]

Please note that the event will dependent on Covid-19 regulations and will be regularly assessed by Arts North West.

Click on this link to submit your EOI
http://www.artsnw.com.au/ #/gather-and-trade/

10/08/2021

📕 𝐻𝒪𝒲 𝒯𝒪 𝒫𝑅𝒪𝒯𝐸𝒞𝒯 𝒮𝒯𝒪𝑅𝐼𝐸𝒮, 𝒞𝒰𝐿𝒯𝒰𝑅𝐸 𝒜𝒩𝒟 𝒴𝒪𝒰𝑅 𝑅𝐼𝒢𝐻𝒯𝒮 📕

BLACKBOOKS online is working with the Arts Law Centre of Australia Artists In The Black program to present a FREE online webinar:

HOW TO PROTECT STORIES, CULTURE AND YOUR RIGHTS.
"We will explore the legal and cultural issues for First Nations writers around protecting and respecting culture and heritage. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and get more information on how to access Artists in the Black services and resources."

You can register direct via:

First Nations writers, researchers and storytellers are invited to join this important online webinar.

06/08/2021

The inaugural Gather and Trade Aboriginal Artisans Market, is an Arts North West initiative, celebrating Aboriginal arts, culture and music. Aboriginal artists and artisans from the 12 Local Government Areas that make up the Arts North West footprint are invited by an EOI process, to hold a stall at the Gather and Trade Market to be held at the Fitzroy Street precinct in Tamworth on the 27th & 28th November 2021.

The market is a great opportunity for local Aboriginal creatives to sell their art and products and reach a wide audience to promote their goods and practices.

EOIs are open and will close on 31st August 2021.
There are provisions available for financial assistance towards travel and accommodation.

Gather and Trade is supported through the Australian Government’s Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program.
Gather and Trade is being project managed by 2 Rivers Pty Ltd

For more information please contact Lorrayne Fishenden on
0467 668 977 or email [email protected]

Please note that the event will dependent on Covid-19 regulations and will be regularly assessed by Arts North West.
Click on this link to submit your EOI

Arts North West supports the development of arts and culture regionally and is involved in the development of regional projects and initiatives throughout the New England North West region of NSW, from information on funding to providing a local events calendar Arts North West is a central repositor

18/05/2021

FREE MENTORING EVERY MONDAY FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE for Aboriginal visual artists and arts organisations in the New England North West!

Click on this link below to book in online via the 2 Rivers Pty Ltd page

https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=23016630&fbclid=IwAR3O9AuIun3hBI_wk48nFiAx8XvTkAYcpyzypmBaf-tn6jBbhaUva1iYwho

25/02/2021

We are really proud to announce the New England North West
Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Leadership Symposium will be held in partnership with 2 Rivers Pty Ltd and Armidale Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place at the end of April in Armidale.

The symposium is designed for emerging, mid-career and established Aboriginal artists and arts workers in the New England North West who identify or aspire to be arts leaders.
It will also bring together leaders from the region, NSW and nationally to provide a platform to facilitate a strong, resilient and vibrant sector and will explore the issues and challenges that face Aboriginal regional artists and arts workers.

Key topics include; cultural leadership, collaboration and exchange, diversity, ethics and globalisation, emotional and, social Intelligence, creativity and innovation, self care.

DATE: April 26 - 28 2021
VENUE: Armidale Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place
REGISTRATION: $100 includes includes access to the FULL program including networking events, entertainment and meals.
BOOKING LINK: bit.ly/3doUaFM
REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 13 APRIL

For more information please contact the team at 2 Rivers Pty Ltd via [email protected] or 0467 668 977

There is still opportunities open to present at the symposium and you can lodge you EOI via http://www.artsnw.com/aboriginal-arts-and-cultural...

01/02/2021

👣 Inaugural New England North West Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Leadership Symposium | CALL FOR PRESENTER EOI's👣

Arts North West in partnership with 2 Rivers Pty Ltd and the Armidale Culture Centre and Keeping Place are calling for expressions of interest from Aboriginal leaders
to present at the inaugural New England North West Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Leadership Symposium.

The symposium is designed for emerging, mid-career and established Aboriginal artists and arts workers in the New England North West who identify or aspire to be arts leaders.

Key topics include:

🔴 Cultural Leadership
🔴 Collaboration and Exchange
🔴 Diversity, Ethics and Globalisation
🔴 Emotional and Social Intelligence
🔴 Creativity and Innovation
🔴 Self Care

Additionally the symposium will provide networking opportunities and creative workshops.

Although these are our key topic areas, we welcome EOIs that cover any topic that will help build strong leaders in the Aboriginal arts and culture sector.

To lodge your EOI to present at this landmark please complete the form on this page and email required supporting documents to [email protected] or [email protected]

Arts North West in partnership with 2 Rivers Pty Ltd and the Armidale Culture Centre and Keeping Place are calling for expressions of interest from Aboriginal leaders to present at the inaugural New England North West Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Leadership Symposium. The symposium is designed for e...

02/12/2020

Great opportunity for emerging and experienced Aboriginal artists in our region!

30/09/2020

We are delighted to receive funding from the Federal Government to support and foster Aboriginal artists in the New England North West by engaging Lorrayne Fishenden and 2 Rivers Pty Ltd to implement the NENW Aboriginal Arts Strategy.

This supports strong participation by Aboriginal artists in a professional, sustainable visual arts industry including exhibitions, art fairs, professional and skills development through mentoring and workshops, online resource development and networking opportunities. The strategy focuses on training and resources to inform investment and best practice that will result in positive outcomes for the region by strengthening capacities for self-determination, transmission of culture to future generations and increasing sustainable career pathways through arts and cultural pursuits.

"We are thrilled that this funding will allow us to get back out there and reengage with the incredible Aboriginal artists in the New England North West. We will be focusing on creating economic outcomes for visual artists through a series of different opportunities, designed around the needs and the wants of our community." Lorrayne Fishenden

For more information please contact Lorrayne Fishenden on 0467 668 977 or email [email protected]

16/09/2020

Create Connects Arts & Culture Webinar - Aboriginal Arts & Culture Board

Join Aboriginal Arts & Culture Board Members Alison Murphy-Oates (Moogahlin Performing Arts) and Alison Williams (Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre) as they talk through what makes a successful application – the session will be facilitated by Create NSW’s Funding and Development Officer, Colin Kinchela.

In this webinar you’ll hear about the grant assessment process, what the Aboriginal Arts & Culture Board is looking for in our applications, how you can make your application stand out, and you’ll get the opportunity to ask the Board questions.

Date: Wed, 16 September 2020
Time: 11:00 – 12:00 AEST
Register here:

Join Create NSW's Aboriginal Arts & Culture Artform Advisory Board for a live Q&A on applying for the Arts & Cultural Funding Program

10/09/2020

The BlakForm Expression of Interest is now open!

BlakForm is a platform for mid career artists to further develop form and presentation opportunities for work. BlakForm is an intensive incubator and accelerator for artists and their producers.
Click on this link for more info https://www.blakdance.org.au/blakform