Birregurra Community Arts Group

The Festival and our 3rd Arts Expo @ The Masonic is just around the corner. Artists have been busy preparing, musicians have been practicing and a lot of behind the scene work has been done to make this years Expo our best ever. One of the things that makes our Expo so successful is the volunteers who give up an hour or so over the weekend to act as ushers for the Expo. These fabulous folk allow all participants to get the most out of the festival as they look after artists' bays, should they be absent, manage sales and act as ambassadors for the Arts Group at the Arts Group Information stand inside the hall. If you would like to go on this year's usher roster, please email Debbie . Debbie is currently putting the roster together, making sure that there is always two ushers on duty at all times - so you will never be on your own. Acting as ushers at the Arts Group Expo is a lot of fun - to show you what we get up to, here is a video for you to relive last years action.

A big thank you to the Lock the Gate campaigners for letting us repurpose their, now defunct, yellow triangles Don't be offended if your local artist friends decline any invitations that take them away from their studios at the moment. Birregurra's Festival is just a week or so away, so they are all busy preparing their showcase for the Arts Expo @ The Masonic . This year's theme is Artists at Work , demonstrating and talking about their art, as they move a small part of their studio into the Masonic Hall for the weekend. In an effort to bring you their very best, artists are burning the midnight oil and rehearsals are held all over the town. Participating artists include Ron Eichler, who will unveil his 'shoe sculpture' @ The Masonic. Linnet Hunter, who is busy preparing some fun ways for everyone to join in on word play and poem making. Chris West and Pam Fyfe will amaze us with their individual use of fibre. Rob Mills' pottery wheel will be s

October @ COPACC is jam-packed with Theatre, Circus, Music and Comedy! See the full program HERE

2017 South West International Women's Day Art Prize 'Call for Entries' Now Open! Female artists:  we are excited to announce that the Call for Entries is now OPEN for the "2017 South West International Women's Day Art Prize"! We are VERY EXCITED to be delivering this local prize for the third year - giving women the opportunity to be recognised and rewarded within their own community.  You asked for more time to prepare for the event - so we've launched almost two months earlier!   Works in all medium that respond to this year’s theme “Women & Belonging” are invited (more details on the theme in the Terms & Conditions). Entry is open until Saturday, January 28, 2017 - so now is the time to get started! * SEE YOUR WORK IN AN EXHIBITION * CHANCE FOR GREAT CASH PRIZES    Please spread the word and help us showcase our talented local female artists!!   Please click on the here for all the details on entry, terms and conditions.

Jonathan here from OCR FM community radio station. I present the '921' show over the summer school holidays sharing community information and song requests.  I'm writing on behalf of OCR in regard to new presenters and programming. As I've previously chatted with you or your community organisation, I believe you have a great connection to your local community.  OCR FM gives a voice to members of the local community to share their favourite music, community information and areas of expertise - and we're looking for new radio shows.   Community radio is different to commercial or national radio, as its created and run by volunteers. Programs are many and varied, giving airtime to topics not readily available in other forms of media.  If you or your organisation would like more information about getting involved with hosting a show or a regular segment, please feel free to reply to  921 @otwayfm.org.au Need some ideas to

PLEASE SHARE THIS FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY WITH ANY 15-30 YR OLDS YOU KNOW WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED! A shout out to 15-30yr olds in and around Birregurra! This is a huge opportunity!!! Limited places available so register your interest ASAP.  Information session with Craig Walsh is on Tuesday 20th September at 5pm.  REGISTER HERE :   http://bit.ly/birrevideo MORE INFO HERE:  http://bit.ly/birrecallout Birregurra's enLIGHTen Me Small Town Transformation is offering skills training and project experience in digital storytelling to 15-30yr olds who live in Birre and surrounding towns. We want YOU to be the eyes and ears of Birregurra Hall's transformation and get involved in some really exciting projects that we're lining up. Participants will learn some fantastic skills ranging from story boarding to final edit from a range of highly skilled professionals involved in the enLIGHTen Me project, including lead artist, internationally renowned multi media artist Craig

REGISTER NOW When: The workshop will run for three sessions. Session 1 / Sat 1st Oct / 10am - 4pm / Make your mould Session 2 / Sat 15th Oct / 10am - 12 noon / Adding glass to the mould Session 3 / Sat 29th Oct / 10am - 12 noon / Finishing your peice Where: Jan's workshop in Kawarran (Address to be advised) How Much: Members $100 / Non Members $115 (includes membership) + $80 materials Only 8 participant places. About the Workshop This is an open faced casting workshop. Participants will create a piece of their own work with a set size of 15x10x3 cm deep On the first day the participants will create a form (either a free standing shape, or base relief style slab) from clay. When this has been achieved, we will make a box form around the clay positive and pour a plaster/silica mix around it. Once this is set, we will remove the boxing, turn the mould over and remove the clay from the mould, leaving a “negative” space. The mould needs to be thoroughly cleaned

ENTRIES CLOSE 5pm, 2ND OCTOBER 2016 2016 Theme: Buildings and Structures of Birregurra Prizes : Winners of Open & 13yrs & Under: $100 cash Runners up of Open & 13yrs & Under: $50 gift voucher to your choice of Birregurra retailers Peoples Choice: $100 gift voucher to your choice of Birregurra retailers SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY TERMS & CONDITIONS Entries close 5PM 2nd October 2016. A maximum of two photos per person may be entered and must depict your interpretation of the 2016 theme, “Buildings and Structures of Birregurra” and taken in 2016 (Separate form for each entry). Online entries will be printed by BCAG. No responsibility will taken by BCAG for quality of print. By completing and signing this entry form, you are granting permission for your photo to be displayed during the 2016 Birregurra Weekend Festival on 7/8/9 October 2016 and for future promotions of Snapshots of Birregurra. Please ensure that you have the permission of all persons ap