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TRA and RAA National Consultations- your input sought!
Every two years TRA supports our national body – Regional Arts Australia – to undertake a national consultation on what matters to artists living and working in regional communities.
In 2011 TRA held sessions in Hobart and Launceston. This time around TRA is able to bring these consultations to more places thanks to the support we have from DHHS through the Health Promotions Unit.
Both TRA and DHHS have worked together over the past few years to support arts and health/wellbeing and this consultation session is part of this ongoing work. You dont need to be a TRA member = in fact we looking for a many different creative voices as we can muster to inform the consultations.
Recently TRA and RAA have recommended this process – thank you to those that contributed to the first of two national online surveys – these have helped us to establish the next steps in the consultation process. Stage two -the consultations sessions - will be accessible in 13 DHHS videoconference locations across Tasmania and are free to attend. TRA and DHHS invite all interested people to come along, contribute and have a say in developing our national advocacy and state arts/health agendas.
The session will take place from 9- 11am Tuesday 12 June 2013. To RSVP click here. Background reading on the sessions is available by clicking here. And the location of the 13 DHHS Telehealth centres is available by clicking here.
Well done to the 2013 Material Girl winners!
Over 70 people helped celebrate the opening of Material Girl in Moonah Arts Centre on Friday 17 May. To see who won, visit the Material Girl Page.
Want to vote for peoples choice?
Thanks to the internet and Pinterest you can vote for your choice of winner in the peoples choice category. Simply go to the TRA Pinterest page, sign in and you too can see every finalist on line and vote for the work that you think best represents the 2013 theme.
Tasmanian Portraiture Prize Fact Sheets now available for entrants
To help aspiring artists enter the Tasmanian Portraiture Prize, TRA has prepared facts sheets on some common questions entrants have.
Click here for advice on writing and artist statement
Click here for advice on framing
More to come in coming weeks - stay tuned!
TRA 2013 AGM a success!
Thanks to all that attended the 2013 AGM for TRA. The Annual report is now available online with hard copies available on request.
Click here to download a full copy of the report. Click here to access the report in sections for smaller downloads.
Regional Arts Australia initial snaphot survey results now in
RAA recently conducted a short survey on attitudes to the arts in regions. The five page simple infographic results are now available here.
Former Arts Minister Crean launches National RAF projects in Canberra
Former Arts Minister Simon Crean launched $1.3M in national RAF projects on 21 March in Canberra. Details of this new investment are available from www.regionalarts.com.au
Commonwealth Government releases the National Cultural Policy
Former Arts Minister Crean announced the National Cultural Policy at the Press Club on March 13 2013. Click here to download a PDF version of the policy.
Material Girl 2013 Entry Forms now available!
Keen to get creative for Material Girl in 2013? Then you can download the entry form as either a PDF or Word document.
Tasmanian Portraiture Prize open too- and with a great new look!
Check it out at the new website www.taspp.com.au
TRA 2013 Operational Plan
Every year TRA outlines our work in our operational plan. The 2013 plan is now available for download by clicking here.
2012 Round 2 RAF Grants: Media Release 19 Dec 2012
Arts Minister Simon Crean has announced funding outcomes for the 2012 Round 2 RAF Grants. Click here to view or download: Media Release: 2012 Round 2 RAF Grants
About TRA
Tasmanian Regional Arts (TRA) builds vibrant communities through arts and cultural development. TRA works with artists, our branch network, affiliates and a wide range of organisations and communities to support the development, presentation and promotion of the arts throughout Tasmania.
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Changes to the RAF submission processes in 2013
As of 1 July 2013 TRA intends to introduce the revised RAF application processes that are online based. Applications will now be developed and lodged online. As a result, the previous application forms for Quick Response, Small and Major Grant have now been discontinued. Fund guidelines and criteria remain the same.
TRA Visual Arts 2013 Program now available online
Thanks to the commitment of Danielle Rodgers, the 2013 Visual Arts Program of touring shows is now available. You can download the program as a PDF file here.
Each year the program changes due to local circumstances. When this happens, please advise us and we will continue to update the program. Please check the edition number in the program footer to make sure you have the latest version.
TRA releases the Branching Out report
Since 2009 TRA has been engaged in an action research project to investigate the relevance and potential of social enterprise and the arts in Tasmania.
We are please to release the public report on this interesting and relevant study. You can read about how the project came about, head about our work with the pilot communities, hear about subsequent initiatives and respond to the recommendations for future developments around creative social enterprise.
Click here to download the Branching Out Report (PDF: 2.3MB)
Regional Arts Australia launches our national exhibition and releases snapshot on strategic RAF initiatives
Parliament House on 21 March sees Minister Simon Crean open a national arts exhibition featuring regional artists. Also launched at this time are RAA's four national strategic RAF projects. Details of these RAA initiatives are available for download here.
Southern Midlands Council completes inaugural cultural strategy
RAF Regional Quick Response Grant report - July to December 2012 online
Click Here to download the Quick Response Grant Report for the period July/December 2012. Check out who was successful in receiving support.
Changes to the RAF program?
Yes, the new RAF agreement contains some tweaking of previous program guidelines. Download the RAF FAQ sheet to learn about these changes.
Kumuwuki a success!
Well done to the Country Arts South Australia team for the highly successful Kumuwuki Big Wave Conference and Festival. Over 25 Tasmanian delegates attended the 2012 event - a strong showing from our tiny state!
For pictures, video and updates from the Conference, visit the TRA Facebook page. Conference plenaries will soon be available via the Kumuwuki website.
Regional Quick Response Grants are now closed until July 2013
TRA encourages intending applicants to discuss their idea with the RAF Manager prior to submitting any application.
Tasmanian Regional Arts (TRA) provides its members, affiliates and the broader regional community with a range of resources and publications.
These resources have been collated to support TRA branch activity, celebrate the achievements of specific projects undertaken by TRA and its members and provide advice and inspiration.
Many resources are downloadable PDF files viewable with the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. Most resources are accessible in both hard copy and on line. Click here to download the latest Branch Manual, E-newsletter, the Annual Report and other resources.
Not all of TRA's resources are virtual:TRA's staff, board and membership possess a wealth of information and advice. While staffing levels are reduced in 2013 due to Australia Council funding cuts, TRA remains committed to quality service provision.
Tasmanian Regional Arts
Head Office: Cnr George & James St, Latrobe, PO Box 172 Latrobe TAS 7307
Email i...@tasregionalarts.org.au Phone 03 6426 2344 Fax 03 6426 2889
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