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25.01.2022 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and circumstances have made it even more important for us all to stay connected and, for those who are able, be willing to support those around us. Today is also World Suicide Prevention Day. You don’t have to be an expert to keep the conversation going when someone says they’re not OK. By knowing what to say you can help someone feel supported and access appropriate help long before they’re in crisis, which can make a really po...sitive difference to their life. Be kind and take care of each other x @ruokday @saneaustralia @blackdoginst @lifelineaustralia @1800respect_australia @beyondblueofficial all have great resources you can access #ruok #moretosay #bekind #mentalhealthishealth #ruokday #suicideprevention

25.01.2022 Grab your spot on this free online workshop next Tuesday at 1pm and take your grant writing skills to the next level. The workshop will be Auslan interpreted.

24.01.2022 I hope the weather holds good for Lake Macquarie artist Chrissy Young - aka Hairy Phish - who will be out in Charlestown this weekend painting a local signal box for Lake Macquarie City Council Here's a sample of Chrissy's work but we're also loving her website - click on the link and check out her take on the year 2020 - it made me smile. https://hairyphish.bigcartel.com/... FYI - Octapod members can often access public liability insurance through their Octapod membership for projects just like this one. So give us a bell if you need to talk options.

24.01.2022 Don’t miss this great workshop next Tuesday 1-3pm. Register now!

23.01.2022 New date and time! Tuesday 17 November. Register for your free ticket...

21.01.2022 Link to the Zoom room for this event has been emailed to registered participants. Check your spam folder. See you at 1pm!

21.01.2022 Artists living in #PortStephens - can we help you by auspicing your grant? Port Stephens Council is offering a whole bunch of grants, some of them all year round. Octapod can help you apply for project funds via our not for profit and charitable organisation status. Check out the Vibrant Spaces Fund (up to $6k and closing end of Feb 2021) the Community Capacity Building Fund (up to $10k, non-competitive, open all year round) the Evening Economy Fund ($1.5K due 22 Jan 2021 an...d again in April) or the Community Event Development Fund (up to $3k and closing end of Feb 2021). February sounds like a long way away - but not when you're putting together an idea for a grant application, so get your skates on!! Check out the Port Stephens Council website for more info, and if you need help, give us a call. https://www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au//co/grants-and-funding

19.01.2022 ‘Reclaim’ project is our collaboration with @newcastleartspace and @aartsnsw - opening tonight Friday 4th Sep 6-8pm. The project celebrates the marriage between creative art and people living through traumatic brain injuries. To comply with our Covid Safety plan, please book your attendance in advance via our website (link in bio).... Space is limited so get in fast! #reclaim #octapod #accessiblearts #newcastleartspace #painting #drawing #ocean #recovery #timetoheal #newcastle #artist #exhibition #opening #gallery

19.01.2022 Port Stephens Council Vibrant Spaces Fund reopens again at the beginning of February - If you have a great initiative, check out their website for more info and get in touch with Octapod. We can auspice your application and provide vital grant support, account payable management and advice. https://www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au//g/vibrant-spaces-fund

17.01.2022 We’re super excited to announce the Youth Art Prize section within the 2020 Newcastle Emerging Artist Prize. This subcategory is open to youth and young people aged 25 and under. This takes the total NEAP prize pool to $10 000, divided over seven different categories. Got to be in it to win it! Looking forward to seeing your marvellous and diverse entries, as always. Thanks @newcastleartspace and Newcastle Libraries for the collab #youthartprize #youth #art #prize #artprize #newcastle #emergingartist #octapod #thisisnotart

16.01.2022 Band #2 tonight at @sawtoothstudios tonight! @butterknifeband will be livestreaming, too! Presented by @theynewcastle with @_octapod and @newcastleregionlibrary ~ @butterknifeband along with @itsregi_okayy @jun_wan_san LIVE here at @sawtoothstudios on Awabakal land for you to watch and get down to from the comfort of your home. Tune in on the Newcastle Library Facbook page tonight from 7pm To bring this to you were collaborating with our mighty pals @thehutproductions and @dukescreations ! #livestream #livemusic #sawtooth #theynewcastle #octapod #thisisnotart

15.01.2022 Awesome exhibition from our pals @thelockupartspace -miyarnuwimanha has opened! The exhibition considers notions of knowledge transfer, resilience of the stolen generation and the complexities of living off Country on other mobs unceded land. The exhibition will be on view at The Lock-Up until 8 November.... IMAGE: Luke Russell and Nicole Monks @nicole_monks ‘goiwan guuridjau buuranlin’ 2020 (Shark People Dreaming) Worimi, NSW, Worimi sand, river sand, eucalyptus mulch, charcoal, coral/sea fern, ochre, coolamon, soundscape Luke Russell. Elvie Dann, Margaret Whitehurst, Barbara Merritt, Jenine Boeree, Charmaine Papertalk Green, Donna Ronan, Nicole Monks & Yarra Monks, Michelle Sims, Chloe Sims ‘yurilyimanha wajarri barna’ 2020 (meaning, about on country) Wajarri, WA, title credit (Elvie Dann, Murchison, WA) kangaroo bags various size @yamajiart

15.01.2022 EVENT NOTIFICATION: Our friends at @nava_visualarts have just informed us that today’s scheduled workshop: ‘Grant Writing Success’ needs to be POSTPONED. If you were a participant, check your inbox and stay tuned. And if the cancellation of this workshop couldn’t have been worse timing for you and you have a project on the boil- call us on 02 4021 1605 for some advice and support. .... . . #eventpostponed #rollwithit #nava #octapod #grantwritingsupport #freeevent See more

15.01.2022 Last day of Reclaim exhibition open at @newcastleartspace today from 12-4pm Artist: @jaydefarrell.artist Photo by John Cliff Photography This exhibition is presented with support from @aartsnsw ... #reclaim #gallery #exhibition #newcastle #art #octapod #newcastleartspace

14.01.2022 We are thrilled to announce that Octapod has been confirmed as a recipient of funding support from @creatensw Covid-19 response Digitise Initiative! The grant will see us provide music industry online training to local emerging professionals, acquire some equipment to aide live streaming and also support an exciting new works collaboration with @diversityartsau to be announced soon! We are grateful for the opportunity to swiftly bring opportunities to artists living & workin...g in the Lower Hunter at a time when the arts needs more support than ever. . . . Sydney Dance Company Virtual Studio, Adult: Dance at Home online dance classes. Photo by Sydney Dance Company. #digitise #octapod #thisisnotart #creatensw #grant #diversityarts #covid19 #artsrecovery See more

11.01.2022 Don’t miss this online workshop for grant writing success. Sign up via Eventbrite now!

10.01.2022 Did you know Octapod can help you access grant funds? We can auspice your application to enable ANYONE with a great idea to apply for grant funding which is only accessible to not for profit or charitable organisations. We then manage all the money for you, paying invoices and ensuring funds are correctly spent. For example, if you're living in Port Stephens - there are a whole bunch of grants available from Port Stephens Council right now. In fact, you should check out their range of scholarships too! https://www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au//co/grants-and-funding

05.01.2022 Live from @sawtoothstudios Kick off your weekend with tunes from this legend - from your own home! @jun_wan_san is the 3rd artist LIVE streaming tonight Presented by @theynewcastle with @_octapod and @newcastleregionlibrary @itsregi_okayy and @butterknifeband will also be streaming LIVE from here, Sawtooth Studios on Awabakal land. Watch and get down in the comfort of your home!!

04.01.2022 @ronroyes with his sculptural work titled ‘Waiting Seat III’ at Reclaim exhibition on now at NAS gallery. Reclaim exhibition is a joint initiative from @newcastleartspace + @_octapod + @aartsnsw #newcastleartist #reclaimexhibition #acquiredbraininjury #workingartist #makeart #newcastlensw #octapod #newcastleartspace

03.01.2022 What support would help you further your artistic practice? Or help you bring that bold project you’ve been dreaming of to life? Octapod wants to know! We want to speak with emerging creatives across the lower Hunter this week and next. 1 hour interview via Zoom video link... Interview time 18 September or onwards $50 prepaid gift card in return Fill in this quick interview interest form and our researchers will be in touch. https://forms.gle/RywBdr5d9SSCAPBw9 #newcastle #maitland #lakemac #portstephens #cessnock Image description: Photo of the words 'THIS IS NOT ART AN ARTWORK' hand written in black marker projected against a wood panel.

03.01.2022 Live from @sawtoothstudios sawtoothstudios Head over to @newcastleregionlibrary now to watch a sick gig LIVE this Friday night!!! Coming to you from Sawtooth Studios ON Awabakal and Worimi Country... straight into your lounge room! @itsregi_okayy @_octapod @thisisnotart