Propel Youth Arts E-Zine

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The autumn chill is starting to set in, so get that hot chocolate and enjoy another edition of the Propel E-zine! Feel like a good ol' party? Propel is throwing a BLOCK PARTY this Sunday 30th May 3pm - 6pm at the Kurb Gallery, Northbridge showcasing the talented works of the twentyten participants. You can also try some DIY art – free-form your tattoo designs onto our mannequin Frank , put together a badge, leave your mark, or say something out loud on the Polaroid. Come along!

There are a few job vacancies at Propel. Propel is looking for a new Executive Director and ArtsCAMP crew to join the team.

Check out our latest Artist In Focus interivew with interdisciplinary artist Izobel Ledger.

Need a laugh? There is a Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow double pass to be won! Read about it in the events section below. Like graffiti art? Attend a FREE urban art workshop.

As always there are some great opportunities to get involved in the arts - The Injury Control Council and City of Perth Youth Advisory Council are looking for young people to help put together local events and projects. Check it out!

Happy Reading

The Propel Team

BLOCK PARTY!

The twentyten project was a super success, so we thought we would showcase the creative talents of the twentyten participants. Come to our BLOCK PARTY this Sunday 30th May, 3pm at the Kurb Gallery, 214 William St, Northbridge. Read more

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Artist in Focus

Over the next few months Propel will be chatting to the eight WA artists in the JUMP national mentoring program to gain an extra insight into their projects and their craft. This edition we talk to Interdisciplinary Artist Izobel Ledger. Read more

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Vacancy at Propel

Propel is looking for a dynamic and experience Executive Director to join the team! We are looking for someone with outstanding leadership and communication skills, organizational and planning ability, experience in managing budgets, securing sponsorship and the ability to work in a small team environment. Applications close June 18 2010. Read more

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ArtsCAMP 2010 - Crew positions available

Propel have an awesome paid employment opportunity going for 21-25 year old emerging creatives living in Perth! We are looking for two extremely passionate artists who would like to spend five crazy days working at Propel Youth Arts WA ArtsCAMP 2010! Read more

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Winner of Year 12 Perspectives 2009 People's Choice Award announced

The Art Gallery of Western Australia is pleased to announce that the winner of the Year 12 Perspectives 2009 People’s Choice Award is Patrick Bridges, with his work Railway Parade attracting the most votes. Read more

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FREE urban art workshops!

Join artists David Garland, Drew Straker and Mike Barker for three, FREE urban art workshops on aerosol art techniques. Workshops are open to young people aged 15 - 24 years. Hurry registrations close Friday 28 May 2010. Read more

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Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow

For the 12th year in a row, the Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow returns to Perth to continue its successful run of sell out performances! Read more

SPECIAL COMPETITION! The Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow are giving away a double pass to Propel subscribers to the opening night on June 8th! Email hello@propel.org.au with the heading "I want to go to the Festival Roadshow for your chance to win!

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Changing Habits

Changing Habitats, the YPAA national symposium will provide delegates with a mixture of panels, facilitated discussion groups, key-note speakers, performances, exhibitions, project engagement and networking opportunities. Read more

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Callout for project steering committee

The Injury Control Council of WA are currently seeking expressions of interest from young people aged 16 - 25 years who may like to be involved in the project steering group. The Our Space Safe Place steering group will provide advice and feedback about how some parts of the project are designed and organised. Read more

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EOI open for Mundaring Arts Centre's 2011 program

Mundaring Arts Centre is accepting expression of interests for their 2011 Exhibition Program. Applications close June 21 2010. Read more

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Volunteer vacancy - event project manager

The City of Perth Youth Advisory Council is currently looking for a young person aged between 18 – 26 years to fill the exciting new voluntary role of Event Project Manager. Read more

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Young Social Pioneers 2010 applications closing soon!

The Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) is now calling for applications to Young Social Pioneers 2010, an exceptional year-long training and development program for social change-makers. Applications close soon, Friday 11 June 2010. Read more

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Residential opportunity in regional WA

Expressions of interests are now open for Spaced: an international biennial event that will reach communities throughout Western Australia as well several overseas locations. Applications close June 21 2010. Read more

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Project Officer Vacancy

The Department of Culture and the Arts, Development and Strategy Directorate have a vacancy for a Project Officer – Community and Regional. Applications close Monday 31 May 2010. Read more

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bamBOO Venue Support Grant Program

Proposals are invited from across Australia to apply for this new venue support program which offers support involving the complimentary use of the bamBOO amphitheatre along with venue production, marketing and ticketing support. Applications close July 21 2010. Read more

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Young, Creative and Need Funding For Your Art?

Are you aged under 26 years? Have an idea for an arts project, but can't find the money? Apply for YCulture Metro today to get your creative dream up and running! Read more

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