Your NSW State of Theatre Address…in writing…

April 29, 2019By adminAdvocacy, Diversity, Inspiration, National News, NSW Arts News, Research & Advocacy, Showcase, Theatre Industry events, Theatre Sector News, TNN Projects & Events, TNN Working Group, Valuing the Arts No Comments

Theatre Network NSW’s ‘NSW State of Theatre Address 2018’ Written by Suzie Miller, Playwright. Produced by Theatre Network NSW. Prepared thanks to all participants in and attendees of the NSW Theatre Gathering 2018 at Darlinghurst Theatre Company’s Eternity Playhouse on Thursday, 1st November 2018. “It’s 2025. I’m a visitor to NSW from beyond. I’ve heard about this … Read More

PROVIDER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR CREATIVE KIDS

December 7, 2018By adminBusiness Support, NSW Arts News, Opportunity, Support, Theatre Sector News, Venues/Theatres, Young people, Youth Theatre No Comments

APPLY NOW From 1 January 2019, the NSW Government is helping kids get creative with a new program called Creative Kids.Creative Kids is a four-year program that offers parents of every NSW school-aged child a $100 voucher each year which can be used for registration, participation and membership costs for creative and cultural activities. Provider … Read More

‘Composed’ at PACT – Sydney Artists can apply – Closes 26th October

October 17, 2018By adminBusiness Support, Funding, Independent Theatre, Industry Training, NSW Arts News, Opportunity, Support, Theatre Industry events, Wellbeing No Comments

PACT is excited to announce a second round of COMPOSED, a unique life-changing program for artists looking to build their artistic lives and practices. “This was an invaluable program that came along at just the right time for me. I was suffering burn out and didn’t even realise it. Through my sessions with Fiona I … Read More

Periphery – a weekend workshop with Lieder Theatre & Teatr Brama

September 27, 2018By adminIndependent Theatre, Industry Training, Inspiration, Network Perks, Opportunity, Professional Development, Regional and Remote Practitioners, Theatre Industry events, Venues/Theatres No Comments

Periphery – Exploring the role of theatre as a tool for change hosted by the Lieder Theatre in Goulburn with special guest Teatr Brama from Poland Guests – Teatr Brama Hailing from Goleniow, Poland, Teatr Brama are expert practitioners of Social Community Theatre. They revolutionise the relationship between audience and theatre by utilising performance to create a … Read More

ABC interview with TNN on redirected arts funds to air tonight

September 26, 2018By adminAdvocacy, Funding, Independent Theatre, Networked, NSW Arts News, Research & Advocacy, Theatre Sector News, Valuing the Arts No Comments

Today, ABC Journalist Michaela Boland released her article ‘Arts Minister redirected funds to ‘special project’ as groups missed out…’ citing freedom of information material uncovered in her investigation into the ‘poorest funding rounds in history’ (NAVA Media Release). Theatre Network NSW’s (TNN) Executive Director, Jane Kreis, was interviewed as part of Boland’s story which will be … Read More

Wanted: Film Festival Director · Diversity Arts Australia

September 25, 2018By adminBusiness Support, Cultural Diversity, Opportunity No Comments

Colourfest is looking for a new director Colourfest Film Festival is joining the Diversity Arts Australia (DARTS) portfolio, as part of the transition into this new phase of the festival, Diversity Arts Australia is recruiting for a new festival director to take over the management of the festival for 2019. What is Colourfest? Colourfest is … Read More

Australian Voices Take Centre Stage at Inaugural Pioneer Play Awards

September 13, 2018By adminAwards, Cultural Diversity, Independent Theatre, NSW Arts News, Opportunity, Playwriting, Showcase, Theatre Sector News, Valuing the Arts No Comments

PIONEER PLAY FESTIVAL and PLAYWRITING AWARDS  November 23-24, Pioneer Theatre, Castle Hill Submissions for the Pioneer Play Awards are now open. Full details can be found on the festival website. www.pioneerplayfestival.com A celebration of pioneering Australian theatre-craft and performance will take centre stage in the heart of Sydney’s Hills district when the inaugural Pioneer Play Festival … Read More

Nominate Now: 2019 Australia Council Awards and 2019 National Indigenous Arts Awards

September 11, 2018By adminAustralia Council for the Arts, Awards, Diversity, First Nations Artists, Independent Theatre, Showcase No Comments

Nominations are now open for the 2019 Australia Council Awards and the 2019 National Indigenous Arts Awards. Both of these significant awards programs celebrate outstanding achievements of individuals in the arts and their contributions to the arts and cultural life of the nation. The Australia Council Awards include categories for music, literature, community arts and … Read More

What has been on our minds? Responses from Theatre Network NSW’s March 2018 survey

September 7, 2018By adminDiversity, Inspiration, NSW Arts News, Research & Advocacy, Support, Theatre Sector News, TNN Projects & Events, Valuing the Arts No Comments

What has been on our minds? Here is a summary of the responses from Theatre Network NSW’s March 2018 survey What has put a smile on our faces? Being buoyed by creative growth (artistic and professional) was cited by over half of the respondents as putting a smile on their faces. The other major reason for … Read More