REGIONAL ARTS NSW THE YEAR IN REVIEW 2014
FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND
ACTIVITIES THAT BUILD POSITIVE FUTURES
FOR REGIONAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS
NEW SOUTH WALES
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REGIONAL ARTS NSW
Yamba Road Pool Overflowing Arts Northern Rivers Creative. Image: Jeremy Billett Photography.
THE YEAR IN REVIEW 2014
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PROFILE
Regional Arts NSW is the peak body for
regional arts activity in NSW. Based in
Sydney, it provides a range of services
and represents the state-wide network
of independent Regional Arts Boards.
Its primary objectives are:-
TO FOSTER AND ENHANCE THE CAPACITY
OF ARTS AND CULTURAL ORGANISATIONS
IN THE REGIONS
TO PLAY A LEADING ARTS ADVOCACY ROLE
TO DELIVER DYNAMIC COMMUNICATIONS
AND MARKETING PROGRAMS
TO DELIVER EXCELLENT ARTS
MANAGEMENT SUPPORT AND SERVICES
TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE
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REGIONAL ARTS NSW
THE YEAR IN REVIEW 2014
THE REGIONAL ARTS NSW NETWORK
Each Regional Arts Board services an area made
up of a group of local government areas. A regional
arts program now exists in 14 different regions.
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01 Arts Northern Rivers
02 Arts Mid North Coast
03 Arts North West
04 Arts Upper Hunter
05 Southern Tablelands Arts
06 South East Arts Region
07 Orana Arts
08 Arts OutWest
09 E
astern Riverina Arts Program
10 Murray Arts
11 Outback Arts
12 South West Arts
13 West Darling Arts
14 Western Riverina Arts
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FROM THE CHAIR
2014 has been a year of unparalleled change for the arts and culture
sector, with vast movements in the policy and funding landscapes across a
wide range of areas that offer a myriad of challenges to us all.
This has not only resulted in levels of uncertainty for many in the sector
but also presented a new range of opportunities. Within this environment,
the important role that Regional Arts NSW plays as the peak body and
support agency for arts and cultural development in NSW, has more than
ever come to the forefront.
In 2014, Regional Arts NSW has responded and risen to meet these
challenges, both as an organisation and on behalf of the sector as a
whole. This year we have aspired to take RANSW’s operations to a new
level in order for us to fulfil our mission: to champion, develop and support
the creative arts and cultural sector through the network of regional
arts boards in NSW. To achieve these aspirations, RANSW undertook the
strategic development of a new business plan for 2015 – 18 to ensure
that we are well placed to have a significant impact on the strength,
professionalism, resilience and profile of the regional arts network
throughout NSW.
This Year In Review illustrates our key achievements for the past
12 months.
Peter White
Chair
Peter White, RANSW Chair, Anthony Walker,
Aboriginal Arts Development Officer. Image: RANSW
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REGIONAL ARTS NSW
THE YEAR IN REVIEW 2014
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STAFF
Peter White
Chair
Elizabeth Rogers
Chief Executive Officer
Janice Summerhayes
Deputy Chair
Palmarita D’Orazio
Finance Manager
Stephen Bradley
Ben Sibson
Funding Manager
Stephen Champion
Lani Houston
Lindy Hume
Naomi Messenger
Ben Roche
Jennifer Turner
Estelle Pigot
Communications Coordinator,
until 26 June
Robyne Young
Communications Officer,
from 23 June
Anthony Walker
Aboriginal Arts Development
Officer, from 5 March
Prudence McKiernan
Administration Officer
Annette Eassie
Special Projects Officer, casual
RANSW Directors, Stephen Bradley and Ben Roche
at the RANSW Annual Dinner. Image RANSW
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SERVICE DELIVERY PLAN
Regional Arts Boards are:
Independent incorporated
associations with:
— Paid professional staff
— Multiple stakeholders
— Diverse funding sources
— Projects and program delivery.
Our Services…
Networking meetings
Professional development
General information on all arts grants
Management of devloved funding programs
Funding / Grant writing workshops
Human Resource
Management advice
Arts Management advice
Developing strategic
partnerships
Facilitating Connections
Policy advice and development
Governance and organisational
Development assistance
Group services
Aboriginal arts development
State wide database
Research relevant to RA
Advocacy – regional, state and
national level
Website
Grants calendar
Regional Festivals calendar
Media and publicity
Publications and resources
E-bulletin / Communications practices
…plus our Skills
Governance + Funding program knowledge + Grant writing + Grant program management + Media + Comunication practices +
Aboriginal arts development + Financial administration + Human resource management + Arts administration + Strategic planning +
Project management + Event management + Research
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REGIONAL ARTS NSW
THE YEAR IN REVIEW 2014
STRUCTURE
The current organisational structure of RANSW (as per
diagram to the right) has been in place since 2009 when a
major review of the governance structure led to a revision
of the Constitution and shifted the RANSW Board from a
representative to a skills-based model. Prior to this time,
directors of the Board were delegates (usually the Chair)
of each of the RABs but, as the number of RABs grew,
effective governance was impacted by the subsequent size
of the Board, the frequent turnover of board members,
the financial costs of bringing the Board together and the
difficulties in maintaining a spread of skills and knowledge.
After the restructure, representation from all the RABs
continued through an Advisory Council that meets annually
prior to the AGM. Strategic and operational issues are
discussed at the tri-annual two-day meetings of Regional
Arts Development Officers, RAB staff and RANSW staff.
Overlooking Gunnedah, North Western NSW,
from Porcupine Lookout. Image RANSW
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REGIONAL ARTS NSW ADVISORY COUNCIL
>> 14 Chairs of Regional Arts Boards representing the ordinary members of the Company
>> Meet 1 day per year prior to AGM
>> Elects up to 5 Directors depending on vacancies in the cycle from nominations submitted,
professional development and workshops, reviews the Company’s strategic directions
REGIONAL ARTS NSW LTD BOARD OF DIRECTORS
14 REGIONAL ARTS BOARDS
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>> Body Corporate members of the Company,
Regional Arts NSW Ltd
>> Committees of management
9 member board, meets 5 times per year
5 regional & 4 co-opted Directors
Directors appointed for 2 year terms with a maximum of 3 terms.
Appointment of Directors is based on their skills as contained in
the Constitution.
RANSW EXECUTIVE
>> 3 members, meet as required
REGIONAL ARTS NSW
>> Non-profit state peak body and service agency
>> Staff
14 REGIONAL ARTS BOARDS
>> Non-profit regional arts & cultural development entities
servicing a group of LGAs
>> RADOs and staff
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REGIONAL ARTS NSW
THE YEAR IN REVIEW 2014
EVENTS
REGIONAL ARTS AUSTRALIA NATIONAL CONFERENCE
For the first time in 14 years the Regional Arts Australia National
Conference will be hosted by Regional Arts NSW. The official
handover to New South Wales was performed at the conclusion of
the Arts and Edges Conference in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.
At this event the new branding Artlands and the host city, Dubbo
was announced. A moving welcome to New South Wales, Wiadjuri
Country and the Dubbo region was delivered by Dr Stan Grant AM,
together with an exchange of gifts between the Wolgutha and
Wiradjuri people. Artlands Dubbo, part conference, part festival,
all Arts will be held 27 – 30 October, 2016.
Dr Stan Grant AM, Wiradjuri Elder speaking at the RAA National Conference
handover to NSW in Kalgoorlie WA. Image Travis Anderson.
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l-r Jacki Parish, Dubbo City Council; Elizabeth Rogers, RANSW CEO; Cr Mathew
Dickerson, Mayor Dubbo City; Lana Willetts, Dubbo City Council in Kalgoorlie
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REGIONAL ARTS NSW
Walsh Bay Arts Table 2014. Image: Derek Motion.
THE YEAR IN REVIEW 2014
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WALSH BAY ARTS TABLE
In partnership with Walsh Bay Arts and Commerce, RANSW hosted
a fundraising dinner on the apron of Pier 2, Walsh Bay in Sydney
on 11 November. An annual event benefiting the non-profit arts
organisations located at Walsh Bay, this year it was all about the
regions with artworks and performances by regional artists. The
Deputy Premier, Minister for the Arts and Member for Dubbo, the
Hon. Troy Grant MP was the guest speaker and launched Artlands
Dubbo 2016 to a Sydney audience. All funds raised will be used to
support this event.
WALSH BAY
ARTS TABLE 2014
$2 0, 000 DOLL ARS RAI S E D
SHOWCASE OF REGI ON AL A RTI STS
The Hon Troy Grant, MP, Deputy Premier and Minister for the Arts with
Stephen Bradley, RANSW Director at Walsh Bay Arts Table 2014.
2 00 GUESTS AT T EN DE D
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REGIONAL ARTS NSW
THE YEAR IN REVIEW 2014
BLACK ARTS MARKET
RANSW partnered with Corroboree Sydney to support regional
Aboriginal artists and groups to participate in the Black Arts
Market held at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney in
November. As well as achieving sales the participants gained
commissions, offers to attend other markets, learnt about the
marketplace, networked, shared skills and made new connections.
There were 22 stalls, 185 regional artists attending and sales of
approximately $60,000 on the day. RANSW supported travel and
accommodation through the Regional Arts Fund.
Outback Arts and Black Arts Market.
l-r Mary Kennedy, Sam Turnbull, Jamie-lea Hodges. Image RANSW.
Orange Fibre Makers, Black Arts Market. Image RANSW.
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Ngurrubul Narrabang handwoven friendship pouch commissioned from Women Weavers of the West by RANSW
for part of the exchange of Aboriginal gifts at the RAA National Conference handover in Kalgoorlie. Image Kylie Healy.
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REGIONAL ARTS NSW
THE YEAR IN REVIEW 2014
GRANTS PROGRAMS
Response to funding enquiries;
>> 604 phone calls 4%
>> 1793 emails
Funding and project development workshops delivered in
Berrigan and Albury.
DEVOLVED FUNDING PROGRAMS
Country Arts Support Program (CASP) on behalf of Arts NSW:
>> 185 applications received, requesting total of $428,392
>> 135 projects funded a total of $278,483
>> Activities took place in 91 localities, covering 75 Local
Government areas
>> Approximately 326 artists employed with CASP funds, on a
temporary or contract basis
>> Estimated 10,827 active participants in projects
>> Estimated 158,789 people attended project outcomes,
such as performances or exhibitions
>> Approximately $784,798 in cash contributions and $684,331
in ‘in-kind’ support for projects - total of $1,469,128
leveraged by CASP funding – over five times the amount
of the CASP funds!
CASP project, Lismore (Arts Northern Rivers)
“Painting the Town with RED” Image used with permission.
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COUNTRY ARTS
SUPPORT PROGRAM
$78 4,79 8 I N CASH CON T RI BU TI O NS
$68 4, 331 I N ‘ I N -KI N D’ SUP P O RT
FOR PROJECTS
$1,469,128
LEVERAGED BY CASP FUN D I NG OVER 5 T I M ES T HE AM OU NT O F
CASP FUN DS!
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REGIONAL ARTS NSW
RAF project, Faces of the South West – John Nevison of Wanganella. Image Mary-Anne Butcher.
THE YEAR IN REVIEW 2014
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Regional Arts Fund (RAF) on behalf of Ministry for the Arts:
REGIONAL ARTS FUND
> 55 applications received, requesting a total of $976,044
> 20 successful projects funded a total of $381,291
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Quick Response Grant program on behalf of Ministry
for the Arts:
> 30 applications received, requesting a total of $39,777
55 APPLI CAT I ON S RECEI V E D ,
REQUEST I N G TOTAL OF $9 7 6, 0 44
> 28 successful projects funded a total of $37,426
Combined RAF and Quick Response Grants:
> Approximately 144 artists employed with RAF funds,
on a temporary or contract basis
> Estimated 1,527 active participants in projects
> Estimated 29,348 people attended project outcomes,
such as performances or exhibitions
> Approximately $842,545 in cash contributions and
$341,160 in ‘in-kind’ support for projects means that
a total of $1,183,705 was leveraged by RAF funding –
around 2.8 times the amount of the RAF funds!
Regional Creative Ageing Fund (RCAF) on behalf of the
NSW State Government Department of Family and
Community Services (Office for Ageing)
> 3 projects funded for total of $45,000
SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS F U ND E D
A TOTAL OF $38 1, 2 9 1
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REGIONAL ARTS NSW
RANSW ONLINE
THE YEAR IN REVIEW 2014
COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING
3 7,0 0 0 V IS I TO R S TO
T H E R A N S W S I TE
R A NS W. COM. AU
R A NS W W EBS I TE
47 % I N C R E AS E F R OM L AST YEA R
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SOCIAL MEDIA
REGIONAL ARTS NSW BUSINESS PLAN 2015–18
TO CHAMPION, DEVELOP AND SUPPORT
THE CREATIVE ARTS AND CULTURAL SECTOR
THROUGH THE NETWORK OF REGIONAL
ARTS BOARDS IN NSW.
T WI T T ER FOLLOWERS
AN I N CREASE OF 1, 138 FR O M 2 0 13
2 0 15- 18 BUSI NESS P L A N
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REGIONAL ARTS NSW
THE YEAR IN REVIEW 2014
SERVICING THE NETWORK
Networking meetings – 3 per year
>> Regional Arts Development Officers
(14) - February, July and November
>> Aboriginal Arts Officers – 12 officers
from 8 regions – February
>> Communications Officers (14) November
Professional development
>> Accessible Arts - Developing a
Disability Action Plan
>> Foresters Community Finance exploring income diversification
>> Communication Officers - Creating
Compelling Content with RAA Digital
Producer, Elliott Bledsloe, and
Who Owns What - moral rights,
images, credits and copyright with
Suzanne Derry from Arts Law
Centre of Australia
>> Teleconferences – 2 for Comms
Officers (April and September)
Arts North West Field Trip. Sculptures in the Scrub, Baradine. L-r Jane Kreis ANW RADO; Ron ‘Sonny’ Magann
& Pat Madden, Gamilaroi Elders, Elizabeth Rogers, RANSW CEO: Stephen Wray, Ministry for the Arts.
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This document contains highlights of
activities undertaken by Regional Arts
NSW in 2014. For the full Annual Report and
audited financial statements visit
www.regionalartsnsw.com.au/publication/
Regional Arts NSW is a member of
Regional Arts Australia
Regional Arts NSW
Tel 02 9270 2500
Fax 02 9247 7829
Email: [email protected]
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