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Short Story Competition

Entries close: March 31 2010

Waitakere Writers announce their first short story/ poetry open competition for adults and juniors.
Guidelines and entry forms available at www.ceac.org.nz link to Waitakere Writers under Public Programmes.

Art for Easter at St Francis

Friday, 2nd April 2010

St Francis Anglican Church, Titirangi

The Fourteen Stations of the Cross are a traditional sequence of events, often depicted in icons and paintings.

You are invited to produce a Work of Art in any medium, visual, oral or written for Good Friday, 2nd April 2010

For full details contact: Lindsay Nash 817-1419 or Valerie Parker 817-4396

Bring in on Monday 29th March

Works submitted should be for sale.

St Francis Anglican Church Cnr Park Rd and Titirangi Beach Rd, ph 817-7300

V48Hours

Registration for 48HOURS finishes on April 5 2010

THOUSANDS OF FILMMAKERS TERRORIZE SMALL COUNTRY

V48HOURS is the hugely successful annual filmmaking competition that celebrates chaos and creativity during one weekend each year.

V48HOURS returns for its 8th year, attracting everyone from skilled filmmakers to enthusiastic newcomers. This year over 650 team leaders will assemble squads (of up to 9,000+ people) to create 650 short films in just one weekend. Past winners have gone on to create acclaimed short films, feature films, television shows and even an Oscar nomination.

V48HOURS shorts are first screened in heats throughout New Zealand cinemas, before the best are selected to compete against Peter Jackson's Wildcard picks on a two-week C4 television series that builds to a Grand Final, with just one film being crowned the Grand National Champ, winning a monumental package from a $100,000 prize pool.

V48HOURS Director Ant Timpson has been at the helm of the event for 8 years and in that time past winners have included the talented likes of Taika Waititi (Eagle Vs Shark, Boy), Gerard Johnstone (The Jaquie Brown Diaries) and The Downlow Concept (7 Days). He is confident that 2010 is going to be a sensational year and not just for that fact that Taranaki has now joined the regional line up

"Each year it keeps growing and each year it produces a couple of works that can proudly stand alongside shorts made for tens of thousands of dollars. This year I'm really hoping some of the long term teams push themselves and produce works that subvert and deconstruct. Anything that results in highly original and maybe even visually deranged shorts is good in my book. We are at the edge of the digital frontier, so teams should be firing creative flaming arrows and burning down the status quo. Taranaki teams have participated previously but this year we're opening the floodgates to all teams from the region to showcase the considerable talent with their own competition".

V Energy, the long term partner of the event have decided to sign on as official naming rights sponsor for an additional three years, which in these recessionary times is a show of remarkable faith for the event and the talent that is being fostered.

Last years winner of the competition, the animated short "Charlotte" was picked up by the New Zealand Film Commission, who have come back onboard again with increased financial support for the competition and prize pool. NZFC CEO Graeme Mason explains

“The NZFC is proud to support and be a sponsor of V48Hours. V48Hours’ philosophy is very much in line with our own philosophy, shown in our new Escalator scheme, that is, when teams of a like mind get together they can achieve great things in a short time with limited resources.”

Teams that are feeling the burn of the recession may have found their goodwill angel in our Gold Partner Vodafone who are offering to refund the full cost of registration to the first FIVE teams who register on the official site from Monday March 1st, 10am sharp.

V48Seconds the annual warm up competition is back for 2010, calling for all filmmakers to choose an epic movie clip from films past, re‐shoot it in 48 seconds with a savvy ‘V’ twist, and slap it up on You Tube. V48Seconds attracts anyone from amateur filmies through to those using it as warm-up for V48Hours. The competition is FREE and open to anyone – you can even film it on your mobile phone! There are tons of prizes up for grabs so make sure you get your skills ready for the V48Seconds launch on March 15.

V48HOURS
Official Website : www.V48hours.co.nz
Official VRepublic Site : www.vrepublic.co.nz
Register immediately to avoid disappointment.
Registration for 48HOURS finishes on April 5
Shoot Weekend : April 16-18
City Finals :May 8/9
Television Series : May 3
C4 Grand Final : May 20

Hundreds of teams compete. Hundreds of thousands watch. There can be only one winner.
WRITE. SHOOT. CUT. SURVIVE

For all Publicity Enquiries and Further Information:
Jodie Molloy ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
Nicola Vuleta ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Please note the title of the event is not : 48 Hour Film Project, 48 Hours Film Competition, 48 Hour Furious Filming, 48Hours Furious Film Festival Competition, 48 Hours Filmmaking Festival. It is now simply known as V48HOURS or V48 for abbreviation purposes.

Matariki

Submissions close Tuesday 6 April

Matariki - He wa maum aharatanga, te iwi, te whenua
Matariki - A time of remembrance; of people and of place

Exhibition dates: May 28th – July 11th 2010, Opening Thursday 27th May, 6pm

This year, the Matariki exhibition at Corban Estate Arts Centre will combine the annual Auckland Festival of Photography with our established Matariki celebrations.
We are looking for photographers and multimedia/film artists to submit work that echoes one of the core themes of Matariki as a time of remembrance.
Images/works may depict people who have left our lives, the places we hold dear as well as milestones or events that are cherished. Please feel free to be creative, remembrance can have different meanings for everyone and we welcome your interpretation.
While submissions are welcome from everyone, we would particularly like to encourage Maori photographers to submit.

Submissions are restricted to photography or multimedia and film. There is no size restriction, however please include dimensions in your submission. Submissions will be accepted immediately and will close on the 6th of April 2010.

Please send an email to the curator, Lisa Rogers with the following:
- A few sentences on the subject matter and significance of EACH of the work/s you are submitting for consideration. Please include the title of each work.
- Jpg or pdf files of the works – there is no limit on the amount you submit, however please make sure the total size of attachments by email aren’t more than 8MB – feel free to send images in more than one email, clearly marked.
- A short paragraph about yourself and background including photographic experience or otherwise and exhibiting history.

We look forward to receiving submissions – please pass this email on to anyone you think may be interested…

As an added bonus, any submissions accepted for the exhibition and received before February 10th 2010, could be chosen as the image to accompany all of our advertising, media releases and regional promotions (with artist accreditation on the images).

Any questions please email me This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 09 838 4455 x 203

Max Foundation For New Zealand Women

Apply for Support

If you want to apply to receive funding from the Max Foundation, this is where you do it. All applications must be via the official online application form, must be fully complete and must be submitted by 4pm on the final day of the application period. All applicants must apply themselves. The Max Foundation is unable to accept applications on behalf of another individual, however we will accept applications for a group / organisation you are involved with.

Please refer to the funding criteria before completing and submitting your application.

**application intakes each calendar year as follows:

Autumn 1 March – 30 June. Applications close 4pm, 30 June 2009

Please note: From July 1 2009 there will be two funding rounds per calender year.

Winter July 1 – December 31. Applications close 4pm, Decemebr 31 2009

Summer January 1 – June 30 . Applications close 4pm, June 30 2010

visit the website here

TCAC Creative Communities Funding

Grants

The Titirangi Community Arts Council receives funding from Waitakere City Council and Creative New Zealand to run arts activities, to run the Upstairs Gallery and to distribute to community groups as grants. These grants are in the vicinity of $750.

Click here to download an Application Form.

(NB - You will need Acrobat Reader to view PDF files- if you don't have it, download it here.)

For larger grants of up to $5,000

Applications can be made twice yearly to Waitakere City Council. Contact: Julie Nash, Community Arts Coordinator, Private Bag 93109, Henderson 0650. Ph 836 8000 extn 8934. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Our Purpose

The purpose of the Creative Communities Scheme is to provide financial assistance to groups and individuals for local arts and cultural activities. ‘Arts’ is broadly defined to mean any ‘creative practice’, including those relating to language, literature, performing arts and visual arts.

Our Aim

The aim of the Creative Communities Scheme is to increase the number of people participating in arts and cultural activities at a local level, widen the range of arts available and community interest in them, support artistic and cultural expressions by diverse communities.

What will not be funded

Facility development
Purchase of art works for galleries
Ongoing administrative costs that are not related to a specific project
Repayment of debt or interest on that debt
School programmes (which would normally be funded through the ongoing curriculum operating budget)
Costs already incurred for projects already completed
Catering costs
Fund raising costs
Applications from groups who have received funding but did not complete a certificate of expenditure and provide evidence of expenditure

Let Them Eat Cake

Culinary Concerts to satisfy the hunger pangs and delight the ears!
Your choice of morning tea, high tea or lunch PLUS a concert of songs old and new. Each month we will endeavour to offer a theme so that you can participate as much or as little as you would like. Of course, we love it when everyone joins in! In March I’m excited to tell you that The Bays Club of Browns Bay is on our list. They offer a delicious 3 course lunch with a variety of menu choices, plus of course they have the gorgeous ocean views.

MARCH is when we celebrate ST PATRICKS DAY! So don your best green bib and tucker and come join us for a rollicking good time when I’ll be performing me best Irish songs To be sure!

THE BAYS CLUB - March 11th LUNCHEON/CONCERT (Awesome Views delicious menu)12noon
PACKING SHED CAFÉ & ART GALLERY - March 16th DEVONSHIRE TEA/CONCERT 10am
PACKING SHED CAFÉ & ART GALLERY - March 17th HIGH TEA/CONCERT 3pm
PACKING SHED CAFÉ & ART GALLERY - March 18th LUNCHEON/CONCERT 12noon

COSTS: Luncheons plus concert = $25 per head Devonshire Teas/High Teas = $15 per head
NB: 10% disc available on groups of 10 or more

ADDRESSES:
PACKING SHED CAFÉ & ART GALLERY 99 PARRS CROSS RD, ORATIA / THE BAYS CLUB 2 ANZAC RD BROWNS BAY
To Book: Please phone Lynn on 09 8339965
Organise a group of 10 or more and receive 10% discount
Xx Lynn Walters
LAWMusic Enterprises www.lawmusicenterprises.com

Waitakere Sounds 2010 - Motown in the Park

Sunday 14 March

See entertaining Lotto front man Russell Harrison and his Motown Band filling Luckens Reserve at West Harbour with the sounds of The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Jacksons and many more family faves for Motown in the Park.

Programmes are available at Waitakere City Council offices, libraries, leisure centres etc. or more info online visit www.waitakeresounds.co.nz

Waitakere Sounds 2010 - DJ Beach Party

Sunday 21 March

The fourth and final of the 2010 free music in parks programme finds Waitakere Sounds pumping it way out west in the Piha Domain, with an all-star DJ Beach Party on the afternoon of Sunday 21 March. Luminary DJs manning the decks for four hours of fun in the sun will include Roger Perry, Clarke Gayford, T Rice and Dick ‘Magik’ Johnson. This one will really burn it up in a fitting west coast climax to Waitakere Sounds 2010.

Programmes are available at Waitakere City Council offices, libraries, leisure centres etc. or more info online visit www.waitakeresounds.co.nz

Hands on Clay

Tuesday's 3.30 to 5.00pm from 23rd February

Titirangi Community House

Clay and firings included $120 for 6 weeks This term Art for the Garden Starts 23rd February

Call Lorraine to book on 816 8008 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Mask Making - Creative Masquerade Workshop

In preparation for the Titirangi Masquerade Ball, Saturday 21 August, 2010.

Starting Friday 23 April (term 2), 7-9pm

Lopdell House Studio

The creative development of an alternative image.

The aim of this workshop is to provide, in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, the opportunity and inspiration to make a mask that can be worn or exhibited as a work of art.

Also, to encourage individual expression and creativity in a non competitive environment using organic and inorganic materials.

Cost: $120 per person

Tutor: Joyce Taylor

Contact: Ellen (09) 8179612

Website: www.titirangimasqueradeball.wordpress.com

Ballroom Dance lessons

In preparation for the Titirangi Masquerade Ball, Saturday 21 August, 2010

Starting Sunday 25 April 2010, 2-4pm

Kaurilands Primary School Hall

Learn to Dance: Social Ballroom, Latin, Rock and Roll, Old Time, New Vogue, Line Dancing

Join anytime. Pay as you go.

Just turn up no partners necessary.

Beginners especially welcome.

Cost: $10 per person/per session

Tutor: Lyn Isbill

Contact: Lyn (09) 521 5441

Website: www.titirangimasqueradeball.wordpress.com

Kids Art On Kohu

From Feb 8th (3:45-4:45pm)

Tutor: Kieran Taylor

An opportunity for children to explore the many mediums of art. Sketching, painting, clay work, collage etc, expressing themselves and having fun.

Kohu Road, Titirangi

Contact Tutor: Kieran Taylor, 817-2810

Glendene Fun Family Day

Saturday, March 13, 10am - 3pm

Glendene School, 60 Barrys Road, Glendene

Supporting the event is:

•   HealthWEST with the WoW bus - free health checks.
•   Te Waka ki Mua MOVE IT with fun sports games.
•   West Wave with family passes - spot giveaway prizes.
•   Glendene School will be driving the sausage sizzle and will have their swimming pool open.

A special magic show will be on plus arts activities, dance and face painting

Contact: Mei Hill, Sustainable Neighbourhood Broker - Glendene, Kelston, Span Farm - Social Development

Waitakere City Council | Te Taiao o Waitakere
T: 836 8000 Extn 8458 | C: 021 243 8599
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Waitakere Artists' Open Studio Weekend 2010

Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th March 2010 (10am - 4pm)

The Waitakere Artists' Open Studio weekend will take place on Saturday and Sunday March 27 & 28, 2010 from 10am - 4pm. Artists from throughout Waitakere City will open their home studios or gather in cluster groups for the public to view their work, purchase art pieces and see artists in action. There will be plenty to see and do including sculpture workshops, woodturning and pottery demonstrations.

Pick up a brochure from any of the participating studios and Galleries or from local libraries and CAB's or by contacting Waitakere City Council. This is the largest art event for Waitakere City for the year.

FREE! Visit as many studios as you wish.

Alternatively, take part in one or more of the planned bus tours visiting 5 home studios.
(two bus tours available per day) These will be departing from Corban Estate Arts
Centre at 10.30 am and 1.30 pm both days (2 1/2 hour duration).
Limited tickets $15. Bookings recommended. Ph 09 836 8000 ext 8934 for bookings.
Tickets can be collected from Corban Estate Arts Centre main Gallery on the day.

A poster, brochure and map will be available to view and download in early 2010.

View online at http://www.waitakere.govt.nz/ArtCul/ae/index.asp#openstudio

For further enquiries please contact 839 0400.

2010 Hibiscus Hospice Country Home & Garden Tour

Sunday 28th March (9am - 4:30pm)

View 10 Of The Finest Country Homes and Gardens in the Wainui/Waitoki area.

$45 per ticket goes to Hibiscus Hospice. a bus package is alo available.

contact: Hibiscus Hospice, 2a John Dee Cres, Red Beach. www.hchospice.org.nz. Phone: 09-421-9180

Twilight Farmers Market

Every Friday Evening (4.30pm to 8.30pm)

The Ranui Community House, 474 Swanson Road, Ranui.

Local Produce - Hand Crafts - Organic & Spray Free Produce - Meat & Fish - Honey - Gluten Free Treats - Artisan Breads And Lots More

Tea Tree Café Open

Espresso Coffee & Delicious Food
Children’s Play Ground available while you Relax and Shop

Phone Rosanna for info: 837 4431 Or see us at the Community House