Australian writers are invited to give voice to the most vulnerable amongst us in a new writing prize established by Voiceless, the animal protection institute.

The Voiceless Writing Prize sponsored by Australian Ethical Investment is one of the most lucrative short story and non-fiction competitions in Australia, awarding a total prize pool of over $20,000.

The Prize is designed to advance public understanding of animal sentience, human – animal relationships and the ethical treatment of animals.

More Information http://www.voiceless.org.au/Grants/Misc/The_Voiceless_Writing_Prize_sponsored_by_Australian_Ethical_Investment.html

Example artwork for the Changemakers Exhibition and Prize

As part of  upcoming Australian Social Changemakers’ Festival (#fest4change), ASIX (the Australian Social Innovation eXchange) is inviting social changemakers to enter an artwork to the Changemakers Exhibition and Prize and be in the running for the $3,000 acquisitive prize.

Art has always had the power to make a difference – to change the way we look at things, the way we feel about things and indeed, the things we consider at all. And historically, art has played a central role in defining society and bringing about positive change.

This is a unique opportunity for you to promote your cause in a playful and interactive way, and be in the running for the $3,000 acquisitive prize.
So enter here today, visit our website for detail including conditions of entry or email curator Dr Tim Gregory at tim@asix.org.au for more details.

While acknowledging the importance of observational documentary, this course is devoted to furthering the skills and craft of the narration based documentary. It will help you develop solid dynamic film structures and show you how to write winning proposals as well as excellent and entertaining integrated narration scripts.

The course will examine the structures and possibilities of working in and writing different forms of documentary, such as drama docs, bio-pics, and experimental docs. It will also look at the challenges of various kinds of documentaries from popular human interest stories, through to history and journalistic investigation documentaries.

The Wheeler Center

More Information http://www.open.aftrs.edu.au/course/X556

We are the world’s real artists, we work for change not dollars, and we will be spreading the creative virus on February 12th 2012.

Stemming from Occupy Melbourne, the home of the ‘tent monsters meme’, this day is all about coming at things from different angles, playing with reality and having some fun in these very serious times.

All Occupiers, from all Occupations are encouraged to get creative.

More Information http://occupy-art-feb12.tumblr.com/
 

Daniel Smith -Inferno, Oil on Canvas, 168 x 240cm

The exhibition features ten artists, approaching the issue of climate change. Colossal landscapes have taken over the gallery as these works are featured in the first show of its kind, and enter the dialogue of political and scientific debate.

Metro Gallery

1214 High Street,
Armadale,
Victoria 3143

Prominent Indigenous writers and visual artists come together for a weekend of free public talks and performances as part of the inaugural Melbourne Indigenous Arts Festival.

Melbourne’s own Yorta Yorta woman, Kylie Belling, hosts some of Australia’s most talented story tellers at this session.

This talk celebrates Indigenous writing and the legacy and tradition of David Unaipon, Kevin Gilbert and Oodgeroo Noonuccal.

Guest Writers: Larissa Behrendt (Eualeyai and Kamillaroi/NSW), Richard Frankland (Gunditjmara/VIC), Tony Briggs (Yorta Yorta/VIC), Tjimba Possum Burns (Yorta Yorta and Ynugu, Lavitja, Majuta/VIC and NT) and Patrick Mau (aka Maupower)(Kala Kawaya/Torres Strait).

Further information aboutMelbourne Indigenous Arts Festival at www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/iaf

Location BMW Edge

Cnr Swanston and Flinders Streets Melbourne 3000