The Bundanon Trust offers an inspirational setting for creative thinkers, professional artists and groups, from all disciplines of the arts, to create, rejuvenate, explore ideas, embrace change, and exemplify excellence in contemporary arts practice.

The Artist in Residence program supports both established and emerging artists. Residencies are available for the development of new work, research, and collaboration. Artists come from around the world in the pursuit of creative inspiration and renewal. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists are encouraged to apply.

The Artist in Residence program offers free accommodation and studio space for up to 5 weeks. Australian and international artists are hosted in purpose-built studios located at the Bundanon properties on the Shoalhaven River in NSW.

Guidelines and application form can be downloaded from the website. Should you have any questions please contact Program Staff for details on 4422 2100 or tracie@bundanon.com.au.

Closing dates for applications is Friday 31st July, 2009.

http://www.bundanon.com.au/content/applications-now-open

Screen Sound, The Australasian Journal of Soundtrack Studies, seeks to rigorously investigate, analyse and document sound as it occurs in relation to screen images, whether on the large or small screen, in installation or online. Sound forms, functions and production are included, whether as music, sound design, effects and atmospheres, dialogue and performance, production processes and roles of personnel. Articles, reviews and interviews are published in English language from scholars, researchers and practitioners. The journal is multidisciplinary in its remit, accommodating music, sound, media, cultural, marketing and economic analysis. The publication focuses on sound on screen media and issues relevant to work produced in Australia, Aotearoa/New Zealand, and Oceania, and will provide a forum for case studies and debates relevant to the region. (more…)

The Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM), to be held from 22-26 February 2010 at the Adelaide Festival Centre in Adelaide, is now accepting applications from Australian artists and companies to take part in the Spotlight live showcase program and the Searchlight pitch sessions program. Applications close on 14 August 2009.

APAM brings together more than 400 of the most important performing arts presenters and producers from around Australia and overseas and is a unique networking opportunity for artists, companies, performers, agents, government and cultural organisations.

The APAM information and registration brochure is now online:

http://www.performingartsmarket.com.au/