The Greek-Australian Cultural League of Melbourne announces its annual Literary Competition for 2016. The results will be announced on the day of the launch of the 62nd issue of the periodical Antipodes in October this year.
The Literary Competition covers work written in either Greek or English in the following categories: poetry, short stories and one-act theatrical plays by writers residing in Australia and is open to all ages.
Competition Rules:
• Participants are required to complete a registration form which can be downloaded from the Greek-Australian Cultural League website (REGISTRATION FORM: www.gacl.com.au) and should be emailed to the Literary Competition address: gaclitcomp@gmail.com
• The adjudication will be separate for each language.
• Participants may submit work in one or all the categories and in one or both languages, with only one piece in each category they choose. Works with mixed language content, e.g. parts of a dialogue in a poem, a short story or a one-act play, are acceptable, but they will be classified according to the language used in the largest part of the text, at the discretion of the judging panel.
• Works that do not comply with the limits of content, as prescribed below, will be automatically rejected and will not be forwarded to the panel of judges.
• Content limits: Poem 100 verses (lines); Short story 2000 words; One-act play 15 minutes’ duration.
• All submissions should be the original work(s) of the authors and should not have been submitted in another competition or have been previously published.
• Each work submitted should be signed by a pseudonym (nom de plume) and the same pseudonym should be used in signing all the entries submitted by the same person.
• Each competition entry should be sent only electronically (Word document attachment) to the competition email address: gaclitcomp@gmail.com . Additionally, in a separate text sent to the same email address, participants are required to forward their particulars, including the pseudonym, the full name, address and telephone numbers and also, the number of verses in their poems and number of words in their short stories.
• The First Prize in each category and in each language will be a commemorative trophy and a monetary prize. The Second and Third Prizes and any Commendations will be a relevant award certificates and books.
• In all categories and languages, the works awarded First Prize will be published in the 62nd issue of the periodical Antipodes which will be launched on the day of the announcement of the awards.
• The deadline for the submission of works for participation in the Literary Competition 2016 is Friday 15 July 2016.
Cathy Alexopoulos (President)
John Georgiou (General Secretary)
Dear members and friends of the GACLΜ, During 2015 many of you attended some of the most successful events of our League. With this first Newsletter of 2016 we take the opportunity to inform you in advance about our upcoming events so that you may organise your programme.
We also like to remind you about the renewal of your subscription (if you have not done so already). You will find the information about subscription renewal at the end of this Newsletter. Please let us know via e-mail to membershipgacl@gmail.com that you have paid your subscription so that we can send you the receipt.
Administrative Committee for 2016
President: Cathy Alexopoulos
Vice President: Kathy Aronis
General Secretary: John Georgiou
Assistant Secretary: Soula Liveriadis
Treasurer: Costas Dimaras
Assistant Treasurer: Matina Panagiotopoulos
Public Officer: George Athanasiou
Frixos Ioannidis: Coordinator Antipodean Palette
Members:
Thalia Andrews
Mary Raphael
Connie Gregory
Steve Messinis
George Athanasiou (Literary Competition)
Kyriakos Amanatides (Coordinator Antipodes Editor)
Athena Ginaki
Kathy Mouratidou
Antipodean Palette 2016
The exhibition Antipodean Palette 2015 at the Steps Gallery on 13/08-23/08/2015 was very successful. We thank the curator Vasy Petros for her excellent work over the last three years. Vasy, due to other commitments, will not be able to curate the Antipodean Palette this year. Frixos Ioannidis –who was the initial instigator of this event and the curator for the first two years- will be the curator for 2016. The exhibition –in its sixth consecutive year-will be held again at the Steps Gallery, 62 Lygon Street Carlton on August 16 till August 23. The gallery will be open Monday to Friday 10.00 am-4.00pm and during the weekend 11.00am -3.00 pm
Antipodean Palette is an annual highlight in the Greek-Australian Cultural League calendar and an established forum to showcase and discuss works influenced by our two cultures. We invite artists, at any stage of their careers, to participate by submitting their entries any time between now and the end of April. For more details visit www.gacl.com.au or email antipodeanpalette@gmail.com
Dimitris Tsaloumas
It is with great sadness that we were informed of the death of the distinguished poet Dimitris Tsaloumas (1921-2016), supporter and friend of the Greek-Australian Cultural League at his beloved Leros island in the Dodecanese.
We express our condolences to his family. This year our League will organise a literary tribute to his life and work. We will inform you soon about the place, date and time.
Book Launches
• Saturday 12 March 2016, 5.00 pm the Greek-Australian Cultural League of Melbourne in association with the Ithacian Philanthropic Society, at the Greek Centre of the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne, 168 Lonsdale St., Melbourne. Launch of the book In his Image by George Paxinos.
• Sunday 20 March 2016, 3.30 pm, the Greek-Australian Cultural League of Melbourne in association with the Hellenic Writers Association of Australia and as part of the campaign “Speak Greek in March” launch of the book by Dionysia Moussoura Two garlands and a ring at the Panarcadian Association, 570 Victoria Street, North Melbourne (2nd floor).
• Sunday 17 April 2016, the GACL and HWAA: Collection of poems by Gerasimos Klonis at the Cephalonian Society, 16-20 Stawell Street, West Melbourne. Further details very soon.
Periodical «Antipodes» Issue No. 62, 2016
The 62st Issue of the literary periodical Antipodes will be launched ον 16 October. The issue will be dedicated to the life and work of Dimitris Tsaloumas an eminent poet of the Greek Diaspora.
As usual, this issue will publish works submitted by our members such as poems, short stories, studies, essays, book reviews and οther literary works, in Greek and English and the Visual Arts.
Works to be submitted for publication must be original works that have not been published or promoted in another publication. Literary works should be no longer than the limits prescribed as follows: Poems: 100 verses (lines), short stories and essays; 2000 words, meditations: 800 words, studies: 2000 words, book reviews and other reviews (exhibitions, music, plays, films): 1000 words.
The deadline for submitting contributions is the 24th June, 2016. Works that exceed the specified size limits will be rejected, without involving the Editorial Committee.
Works Submitted must be sent electronically in Word document format, (attachment) to gacl.editor@gmail.com
Literary Competition
Details will be announced soon.
Subscription Renewal for 2016
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Cathy Alexopoulos, President
John Georgiou, General Secretary
The 62st Issue of the literary periodical Antipodes will be launched οn Sunday 16 October. The issue will be dedicated to the life and work of Dimitris Tsaloumas an eminent poet of the Greek Diaspora.
As usual, this issue will publish works submitted by our members such as poems, short stories, studies, essays, book reviews and οther literary works, in Greek and English and the Visual Arts.
Works to be submitted for publication must be original works that have not been published or promoted in another publication. Literary works should be no longer than the limits prescribed as follows: Poems: 100 verses (lines), short stories and essays; 2000 words, meditations: 800 words, studies: 2000 words, book reviews and other reviews (exhibitions, music, plays, films): 1000 words.
The deadline for submitting contributions is the 24th June, 2016. Works that exceed the specified size limits will be rejected, without involving the Editorial Committee.
Works Submitted must be sent electronically in Word document format, (attachment) to gacl.editor@gmail.com
The Greek-Australian Cultural League is pleased to announce that this year the Antipodean Palette Group Exhibition will be organised during August 2016 and invites artists to submit their works. This event celebrates the diverse works of artists within the Greek Australian community.
Now in its 6th year, the Antipodean Palette has become an annual highlight in the Greek Australian Cultural League’s calendar and an important forum to present and discuss works influenced by our two cultures. Preparations for this exciting event are under way and young up-and-coming artists are encouraged to participate.
The exhibition will be held at Steps Gallery, 62 Lygon Street, Carlton on August 16 until August 23. The gallery will be open Monday to Friday 10am – 4 pm, and during the weekend 11am – 3pm . Opening night will take place on Tuesday August 16 at 6.30 pm.
Artists are invited to submit their entries online anytime between now and the end of April.
The conditions of entry are HERE. Entry form HERE.
For more details visit www.gacl.com.au and by email antipodeanpalette@gmail.com
Ιn 2011, the GACL committee decided to promote Greek-Australian artists through an annual art event called the ‘Antipodean Palette’.
In the past 5 years, the Antipodean Palette has grown to become a major annual art event in the Greek community, generating discussion and stimulating interest in the Visual Arts by highlighting the exceptional talent that exists in our community. This exhibition offers an excellent opportunity for artists to meet as a collective group and introduce their work to the wider public. The Antipodean Palette is also an ideal platform for new emerging artists to showcase their work for the very first time, whilst introducing them to the process of exhibiting.
A ‘Call for Entries’ in 2015 proved very successful attracting both local and interstate artists, as well as interest from overseas, including an interview by the Greek media station ERT.
In past years, we have been honoured by many noted guests such as Victoria’s former Minister for the Arts, The Hon. Heidi Victoria, Anna Pappas, President of the Australian Commercial Galleries Association, Professor Nikos Papastergiadis from the University of Melbourne School of Cultural Studies as well as local MPs and celebrities.
This year’s exhibition was launched by The Hon. Martin Foley, Minister for Creative Industries, and the Greek Consul General, Mrs. Christina Simantiraki who both delivered inspirational speeches, complimenting the interesting and varied works on display. The Minister also congratulated the GACL for supporting his ‘Vision for a Creative Victoria’ in continually seeking opportunities to raise the public’s interest in culture and the arts.
This year’s ten day event celebrated the works of fifteen artists and included contributions from writers and poets during a bi-lingual poetry afternoon and book launch at the gallery. Artworks included paintings in both acrylic and oil, illustrations, various mixed media, interactive 3D installations, sculptural and resin works, collage, risograph, copper-etch and inkjet prints, photography and silvercraft.
The GACL congratulates the participating artists Angy Labiris, Agi Agyropoulos, Anne Warren, Christos Avramoudas, Con Emmanuelle, Effie Mandalos, Frixos Ioannides, James Raftopoulos, Jenny Dumont, Mary Raphael, Sofronis Michaelidis, Soula Mantalvanos, Thalia Andrews, Tony Pierrakos and the WA group ‘Masonik’.
Thank you also to our distinguished guests, committee members and loyal supporters 3XY, Neos Kosmos, Anagnostis e-Magazine, Omiros College, Kalimera Kids and TouchDown Tours.
It has been a pleasure co-ordinating the Antipodean Palette 2013-2015. I have met talented artists and worked alongside passionate committee members in promoting this worthwhile event. I strongly encourage professional and emerging artists, young and old, to take part in future exhibitions and look forward to seeing the Antipodean Palette continue to grow ‘bigger and better’.
For more information about the next exhibition, please visit our website, gacl.com.au or email AntipodeanPalette@gmail.com.
Dear members and friends of the GACLΜ,
The President and the members of the Administrative Committee of the GACLM wish you and your families a peaceful, productive and joyful 2015. With your continued support and the tireless work of the Committee members and other willing helpers, the year 2014 proved productive and successful for our League. Our aim is to continue with the same energy and enthusiasm, so that 2015 turns out to be even more successful and enjoyable.
We wish to thank Konstantina Dounis, who recently resigned from the Administrative Committee, for her valuable contribution to the work of the Cultural League. We wish her good health and every success in her future endeavours. We also thank Paul Kyritsis for his valuable contribution as vice president and we wish him every success in his pursuit of higher studies in the USA.
We would like to take this opportunity to remind you to renew your Membership for 2015 by paying your membership fee of $25 for the year. We wish to remind our members that they receive the periodical free of charge at the end of the year and that we have no other funds to cover the expenses of the printing of the ‘Antipodes’ periodical and the posting to its members. The viability of the GACLM depends on your support. (You’ll find the renewal form and other details at the end of this Newsletter).
You may also remit your subscription on the Internet, inserting as REFERENCE your surname followed by the word membership
Account name: Greek-Australian Cultural League of Melbourne
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1. THE LEAGUE’S ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE FOR 2015-2016
The structure of the League’s Administrative Committee for 2015-16 is as follows:
President Cathy Alexopoulos
Vice President Kathy Aronis
General Secretary John Georgiou
Assistant Secretary Soula Liveriadis
Treasurer Kostas Dimaras
Assistant Treasurer Matina Panagiotopoulou
Public Officer George Athanasiou
“Antipodean Palette” Co-ordinator Vasy Petros. Members Thalia Andrews, Mary Raphael
Website/Social Media Steve Messinis
Members Registrar Connie Gregory
Literary Competition Co-ordinator Kathy Aronis
Members Athena Ginaki, Kathy Mouratidou, Theo Mantalvanos
‘Antipodes’ Editor Kyriakos Amanatides OAM (Co-opted), Assistant Editor Cathy Alexopoulos
2. UPCOMING EVENTS
We speak Greek
• “We speak Greek in March”. The League was invited to take part in the initiative “We speak
Greek in March” and is now a member of the organising committee. Our participation confirms
one of the fundamental objectives of the constitution of our League which is the support and
promotion of the Greek language and our culture in Australia. We trust that you support this effort among your circle of friends.
Book Launches
All book launches are organised in collaboration with the Hellenic Writers Association of Australia.
- Sunday 8 March 2015, 3.00 p.m.: Dionisia Moussoura-Tsoukala will launch her book “Gnefologimata” at the Cultural Centre of the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria, 168 Lonsdale Street, at the Mez. The presenter will be Konstantina Dounis, the co-ordinator Nikos Piperis.
- Sunday 22 March 2015, 3.30 p.m. Dr Christos Fifis will launch his book “Fragments of Life” at the Cultural Centre of the GOCMV, 168 Lonsdale Street, at the Mez. The presenter will be the academic Dr Thanasis Spilias, the co-ordinator Dina Gerolymou.
- Sunday 19 April 2015, 3.00 p.m.: Dr George Kanarakis will launch his book “The Contribution of Greek to Other Languages through the Ages” at the Panarcadian Association “O Kolokotronis”, 570 Victoria Street, North Melbourne, 2nd floor. The presenter will be Kyriakos Amanatides OAM, the co-ordinator Jim Alexopoulos. The Panarcadian Association is a co-organiser of this event.
- Sunday 5 July 2015, 3.00 p.m.: Angeliki Ioannidou Bogdani will launch her books “In Life’s Threshing Floor” (poetry) and “Images and Memories” (prose) at the hall adjacent to the church of Candlemas (Ypapandi), 29 Victoria Street Coburg (opposite the Coles parking). The books will be presented by Kyriakos Amanatides OAM and George Pangalis.
Visual Arts
- Antipodean Palette From 13 August to 23 August 2015, the Greek Australian Cultural League of Melbourne will hold a Group Art Exhibition the now established ‘Antipodean Palette” at the Steps Gallery, 62 Lygon Street, Carlton. We continue to address our objective of showcasing the work of visual artists (paintings, drawings, engraving, sculpture, ceramics, photography and digital art). The opening of the exhibition will be on Thursday 13 August, 6.30 – 8.00 p.m.
A program of various events will be complementing the Exhibition. We will give you details on this in our next Newsletter.
3. PERIODICAL «ANTIPODES» Volume 61, 2015
The 61st Volume of the literary periodical «ANTIPODES» will be launched in November The person honoured this year is the academic Dr Thanasis Spilias. In the same volume, we will pay a tribute to the work of the late Aristides Paradissis. As usual this issue will publish works submitted by its members such as poems, short stories, studies, essays, book reviews and οther literary works, in Greek and English. Submitted works, in order to be published in the periodical must be approved by the Editorial Committee. All material submitted must not have been published previously and should be the original work of the author. The following length limits apply to each category: Poems: 100 lines, Stories and essays: 2000 words, Studies: 3000 words, Book Reviews: 1000 words. Seven copies per contribution should be submitted; these are non-returnable. The deadline for submitting contributions is the 26th of June, 2015. Works that exceed the specified size limits will be rejected, without involving the Editorial Committee.
Works Submitted must be mailed to the: Greek-Australian Cultural League of Melbourne, University of Melbourne, P.O. Box 4307, Parkville, VIC 3052 and must reach the GACL by the 26th of June 2015. We encourage submissions to be sent in electronic form to – gacl.editor@gmail.com
4. LITERARY COMPETITION
The GACLM organizes as usual the annual Literary Competition whose results will be announced during the launch of this year’s “Antipodes” periodical, Volume 61.
The competition includes works written in the Greek or English language in the following categories: Poetry, Short story and One Act theatrical play.
Competition Rules:
• One entry per category.
• All submissions should be the original work(s) of the author and should not have been
submitted in another competition or have been previously published.
• Submissions may be in either the Greek or English language and will be judged separately for
each language.
• Poems should not exceed 100 lines. Prose entries should not exceed 2000 words.
A one-act play should not exceed 15 minutes duration.
• For each entry four copies of the work need to be submitted by post for consideration by the
judges. These copies will not be returned. In addition to the four copies it would be
preferable if the work is also sent electronically to: konie@live.com.au
•For each work submitted a pseudonym in place of the author’s name should be used.
This needs to be the same pseudonym for all work submitted by the same person. The author’s full name and corresponding pseudonym, their address, telephone number and email, along with the title of the work/s should be placed in a separate sealed envelope with their entry/entries to ensure anonymity. Please complete the attached application form with your submission/s.
• The results of the literary competition will be announced at a special function incorporating the launch of the League’s annual, bilingual periodical: ANTIPODES in November 2015.
All first prize winning works in each category of the competition shall be published in the periodical of the GACL “ANTIPODES” Vol. 61, 2015 which will be launched on the same day the awards are announced. All prize winners will be sent via post a commemorative certificate.
All entries must be submitted the latest by 26th June, 2015 and sent to the following address: Greek-Australian Cultural League, University οf Melbourne, P.O. Box 4307, Parkville, Vic., 3052, Australia and electronically to- konie@live.com.au
RENEWAL OF MEMBERSHIP- 2015
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APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE LITERARY COMPETITION 2015
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I, the undersigned certify that:
1. I am the author of the submitted works.
2. The work/s has not been submitted in other competitions or published in any printed form
previously.
3. I permit the GACL to publish my winning work/s and make any grammatical or
syntactical changes as may be deemed necessary.
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GREEK-AUSTRALIAN CULTURAL LEAGUE OF MELBOURNE
University of Melbourne, P.O. Box 4307, Parkville, Vic., 3052, Australia
and electronically to- konie@live.com.au
