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Cultural development and the Clarence Valley

Find out how you can receive support to develop your arts and cultural projects and initiatives.

You can access a range of cultural development services designed to increase skills and develop the audiences for arts and cultural organisations in the Clarence Valley. These services include: 

• Professional training seminars and workshops;
• Free community events such as film screenings and exhibitions;
• Arts and cultural competitions and exhibitions;
• Promotional support; and
• Funding opportunities.

If you would like to receive emails with information about cultural and arts activities in the Clarence Valley, send an email to culture@clarence.nsw.gov.au with the subject 'subscribe'.

Upcoming events

What?	Where?	When?	Description and more information
The Criterion Theatre Company - Rockin' Robin	Criterion Theatre, 149 Oliver St Grafton	16 - 25 May	The Criterion Theatre Company's first production for 2013 will be Rockin' Robin. The musical boasts rock classics including The Wanderer, Rockin' Robin, Locomotion and many more. The show features a mixed cast of Criterion Theatre veterans and new-comers and will open at Grafton's Criterion Theatre on Thursday 16 May. Evening performances will be held on 16-18 May and 23-25 May, plus a matinee on Sunday 19 May. Tickets are $15 per person for preview night (16 May) and the matinee (19 May) and $20 per person for all other shows. Tickets available now at the Book Warehouse in Prince St, Grafton.
Jacaranda City Quilters - Quilt Exhibition and Challenge	Grafton Community & Function Centre, Duke Street, Grafton	24 - 26 May	Jacaranda City Quilters invites you its upcoming Quilt Exhibition and Challenge. There will be lots of quilts, wall hangings and quilted items on display. There will also be trader tables selling fabric, threads, templates and quilting books. The Grafton Town Quilt will also be on display. Admission $5; under 16 years free. Refreshments available. Open 10am-5pm Friday and Saturday; 10am - 4pm Sunday. For more information contact Anne Carter on 6643 1353 or email annecarter63@hotmail.com. Alternatively contact Marian Brown on 6644 9434 or email marianhelen@dodo.com.au.
Maclean High School - Chicago The Musical	Maclean Civic Hall, River Street, Maclean	24 May - 1 June	Maclean High School in association with Origin Theatrical presents Chicago The Musical at Maclean Civic Hall. Performances start 7pm on May 24, 25, 30, 31 and June 1. Tickets available soon from Maclean High School and Ripples Cafe. NOTE: Chicago The Musical contains adult themes and low level course language.
Grafton Theatre Company - Even More Welcome	Pelican Playhouse, 81 Through St, South Grafton	24 May - 2 June	Grafton Theatre Company Inc presents Even More Welcome written and directed by Dorothy Hillis. Performances start at 8pm on May 24, 25, 31 and June 1. Matinee performances start at 2pm on Sunday May 26 and Sunday June 2. Bookings at Book Warehouse. Tickets are also available at the door - adults $15; concessions $13; and groups of 10 or more $10. For more information go to graftontheatrecompany.org.au.
Saraton Theatre - Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow	Saraton Theatre, Grafton	Thursday 30 May, 8pm	Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is back, with a big night of comedy from some of the world’s funniest comedians. Our cast of intrepid travelling comedians is hitting the road, entertaining crowds all across Australia. You can be a part of the fun when we roll into your town with a huge show featuring some of the best from this year’s Festival. Performances may contain coarse language, sexual references and material that can offend. It is recommended for people aged 15 years or older. Ticket prices: Adults $40; seniors/students $37 (includes booking fee). For more information go to www.saraton.com.
The Big Ol' Bus Band	Criterion Theatre, Grafton	Friday 7 June, 8pm	The Big Ol' Bus Band is a 9 piece band that started in Nashville Tennessee, and in the past year has played on the biggest blues and jazz festival mainstages around the country. This Australian chapter of the band carries performers with their own credentials, including credits with Keith Urban, Lou Rawls, Smokey Robinson, INXS, Human Nature, Doobie Brothers, Jimmy Barnes, James Morrison and more. Pre-book tickets online at www.thebigolbusband.com or through Buckley's Music. Tickets $32 plus booking fee. You can find more music, pics and videos online at www.thebigolbusband.com.
Yamba Museum - VISION4CHANGE Exhibition	Yamba Museum, River Street Yamba	8 June - 15 July	VISION4CHANGE is an Aboriginal Arts Exhibition curated by Debrah Novak. Four Clarence Valley Museums, Yamba, Grafton, Maclean and Lawrence, have formally partnered for an exhibition to showcase local Aboriginal Culture through photographs. For more information, go to www.pyhsmuseum.org.au.
City of Grafton Eisteddfod Society - Drama Section	Salvation Army Hall Oliver Street, Grafton	14 - 15 June	City of Grafton Eisteddfod Society - 59th Annual Event Drama Section - for more information contact Diana Welch on (02) 6643 3384
Simply Hand Made Markets	Raymond Laurie Sports Complex, Yamba	Sunday 30 June, 9am - 2pm	Simply Handmade Markets at Yamba brings together talented artists, designers, stylists, craftspeople and gourmets all at one destination. The markets will be open to the public from 9am to 2pm. For more information go to facebook.com/simplyhandmadeyamba.
Lower Clarence Arts & Crafts Association Inc. – 48th Annual Open Competitive Arts and Crafts Exhibition	Gulmarrad Public School, Brooms Head Road, Gulmarrad	5 – 7 July	The Lower Clarence Arts & Crafts Association’s annual exhibition will include displays of fine art, patchwork and quilting, creative needlework, fabric and fibre design, jewellery and photography. There will also be a number of daily demonstrations and an art and crafts stalls open on Saturday and Sunday. Open Friday 5 and Saturday 6 July, 9am to 4.30pm; and Sunday 7 July, 9.30am to 2.30pm. Admission $5 adults, children under 12 FREE. The school canteen will be open daily. For more information, go to www.lcaca.org.
Saraton Theatre - Lee Kernaghan - Beautiful Noise Tour	Saraton Theatre, Grafton	Thursday 25 July, 8pm	Tickets are on sale now for Lee Kernaghan - Beautiful Noise Tour which will take place at Saraton Theatre on 25 July. Includes special guests The Wolfe Brothers. Ticket prices: Adults $49; seniors/students $44; children $29. For more information go to www.saraton.com.
City of Grafton Eisteddfod Society - Schools Day	South Grafton High School Hall Tyson Street, South Grafton	29 - 31 July	City of Grafton Eisteddfod Society - 59th Annual Event Schools day - for more information contact Diana Welch on (02) 6643 3384

If you have an cultural workshop, activity or event coming up that you would like to have listed above, please send an email to culture@clarence.nsw.gov.au.

For information on other workshops, activities and events in the Northern Rivers Region, go to the Arts Northern Rivers' What's On page.

Funding opportunities

You may be eligible for funding from Council for your project as part of the Community Initiatives Program or the Cultural and Sports Trust Fund. Our Community Groups Assistance Officer can also offer you support when you are preparing applications for funding from other government bodies.

For more information or funding application support, please contact Kath Arndell, Community Groups Assistance Officer by email kath.arndell@clarence.nsw.gov.au or phone (02) 6645 0015.