Bathurst artists are reaping the rewards this month after artist Rachel Ellis was announced the winner of the $20,000 annual NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize; artist Nic Mason scored a NAVA Artists’ Grant to support her residency in France next month; and three theatre makers Jesse Alston, Johannah Williams and Ben Rodwell have each received $10,000 Create NSW Young Regional Artist Scholarships.
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All performers leap
If you’ve found yourself inspired by the sensational young musicians performing at cafes and restaurants around town in LEAP (the Local Emerging Artist Program) at the moment, why not take the plunge and audition for the local stage yourself.
Auditions for the chorus in Carillion Theatrical Society’ Wicked are this Saturday 21 October at Milltown Hall.
Call John 0439 107 666.
Christmas is still a while away (I hope) but auditions for solos and groups at Carols by Candlelight happens this Saturday also.
Contact MitCon on 6331 6622.
In the history books
At this month’s Bathurst District Historical Society Muster Chris Stewart talks about research – the pitfalls, hurdles and occasional successes.
Join them tomorrow night at 7.30pm at the Uniting Church Hall. Bring a plate of goodies to share for supper.
Sunday is Hill End Open Day.
See buildings not normally open to the public. Bookings required 6337 8333 or HillEndOpenDay@yahoo.com.au.
Author Terry Jones was a friend of Donald Mackay, a long-time resident of Griffith and editor of The Area News and The Griffith Times.
His diaries form the basis of his book Griffith Wars.
He talks about it Friday night 6pm at Bathurst Library.
If you need more than one new book the Lifeline Book Fair runs Saturday and Sunday from 8.30am at Bathurst Showground.
On Stage in Keppel Street
One of the world’s favourite concertos, the Mozart Clarinet concerto, will be performed by Sandra Ismail, the winner of the Camplin Prize in the inaugural Macquarie Philharmonia Concerto competition this Sunday October 22 at 2pm at The Carrington in Keppel Street.
This month’s National Theatre Live screening, Sunday 2pm at BMEC, is Yerma, starring Billie Piper.
Info: Arts OutWest is the regional arts development organisation of the NSW Central West. They are supported by Create NSW, our 11 member councils and by Charles Sturt University. Contact: artsoutwest@csu.edu.au
