Propel Youth Arts E-Zine

Welcome to another packed E-zine.

Propel would like to welcome Sally Braidwood to our team. Sally is the new Program Manager and will be working on our exciting new initiative. Watch this space!

Applications close on Friday for Prop Fest - make sure you register. Are you a youth arts worker? Prop Fest is offering a FREE opportunity for youth arts workers to develop their facilitation skills in video production.

The last Amplifier forum, Creative Collaborations, for 2009 is on this Saturday 18th - contact Marina to register your last minute place! Propel is heading down to Albany to participate in Sprung - The Word Released writers festival. Check out our Artist In Focus for the week, Simon Boxer.

There are heaps of events happening in Perth over the next two weeks. Take a pick from our What's On calender. Want to get involved with the arts? There are lots opportunities for emerging artists. Check it out

Recently, the WA Legislative Assembly voted to ban the sale of spray pain and markers over 6mm wide to people under 18. What to you think? Have your say

Happy Reading
The Propel Team

Propel coming to Albany!

By Lisa Wallace
Propel is coming to Albany to participate in Sprung - The Word Released writers festival and to talk about how we can connect YOU to the arts. Come meet us! Read more

Last week to sign up for Prop Fest

By Xy Ng
Applications close Friday 18th September! Prop Fest is a skills development series designed to inspire and empower young people to engage in visual storytelling through creating a short film. Read more

Last week for Amplifier

Amplifier has been a great success - there are a few places left for the last forum, Creative Collaborations. Contact Marina@propel.org.au and register your attendance! Read more

Artist in Focus

By Lisa Wallace
Simon Boxer is a freelance concept artist, digital painter and graphic designer. He also works as the Art Director for RocketHands. Read more

Banning the sale of crayons to 5 year olds?

By Think First WA

In a move that can affect graffiti artists (and 5 year olds wanting to buy crayons), Western Australia’s Legislative Assembly voted to ban the sale of spray paint and markers over 6mm wide to people under 18. Read more

Situate winner announced

By Department of Culture and the Arts
John Day, Minister for Planning; Culture and the Arts announced James Angus, the winner of situate - international sculpture competition for Perth. Read more

New CEO and Program Manager for YAQ

By Caro Jende

Youth Arts Queensland annouces the appointment of Julie Woodward, CEO and Anne Tovey, Program Manager. Read more

Writers festival in Albany

Sprung is celebrating 10 years of words, wisdom and warmth. Head down to Albany for a great weekend with a lineup including; David Malouf, Maggie Beer, The Chasers, Charles Firth and Propel Youth Arts WA. Read more

Apple Cider Tea Party

Simon Boxer is exhibiting his first solo digital painting exhibition on Friday 25th. Read more

Love to recite? Want a chance to win $5000?

The Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre will be hosting a heat of the Australian Poetry Slam in October! Sign up for your chance to have your say and win a trip to Sydney and $5000! Read more

Theatre in the South West

Stark Raven Theatre will be presenting Reg Cribb's latest play, The Haunting of Daniel Gartell in Denmark and Nannup. Read more

Pool (No Water)

Black Swan State Theatre Company's presents shocking new play by British playwright, Mark Ravenhill, exploring jealousy, rivalry and dark innermost thoughts. Read more

Year 11 Drama students present Shakespearean works

Power and ambition are the themes behind this year’s Year 11 Guest Director season. Watch the talented Drama students in a diverse repertoire of works. Read more

Make your own zine workshop

Do you like to draw, write or collage and are interested in self publishing? Make your own Zine with Dotdotdash at FREE zine workshops this weekend! Read more

Callout for proposals at new Perth Gallery

By Lizzie Delfs
A new gallery and project space will be launched late 2009. Alda's is seeking proposals for their 2010 program from emerging and established West Australian artists. Read more

Passionate about youth issues

By Caro Jende
A great opportunity exists for 15 - 24 year olds to be part of a national youth steering committee. Read more

Callout for performers for creative works

Acclaimed Sudanese-Australian playwright, Afeif Ismail, has recently been awarded a WATDI grant to undertake a creative development of his work The Shrouds or the Dead and is looking for six performers. Read more

Two position vacancies at Country Arts WA

By Megan Roberts
Country Arts WA is looking for a General Manager and Co-ordinator for new Aboriginal Arts Centre Hub.

So You Think You Can Dance?

By Ausdance
Pre - registrations for SYTYCD close Friday 25th - make sure you don't miss out! Read more

Achieve your cultural dream overseas

The Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarships provide support for young Australians in a variety of categories to help them further their cultural education. Read more

Share your thoughts to win London internship

By Writing WA
Win an internship with Demos and have your article published in The Australia. The Young Writers Competition is now open. Read more