ACT arts action alive and well

April 6, 2017By admin#istandwiththearts, National News, Networked, NSW Arts News, Theatre Sector News, Valuing the Arts No Comments

Theatre Network NSW recently caught up with Michael White of The Childers Group in Canberra and caught up on the concerns of artists and arts workers in our capital territory. There is strong flow between our Canberra and NSW theatre sectors and active groups like The Childers Group and the newer Canberra Arts Action Group … Read More

Too little too late? Responses to Catalyst news

March 20, 2017By admin#istandwiththearts, Advocacy, Australia Council for the Arts, Diversity, National News, NSW Arts News, Valuing the Arts No Comments

Too little, too late? As the arts sector picks up its skirts and moves to reposition itself after constant funding and political upheaval, this welcome announcement is by no means the end of the matter. “Evelyn Richardson, chief executive of Live Performance Australia, also welcomed the decision but maintained concerns about ongoing underfunding of the arts. … Read More

NSW Theatre producers group standing strong

November 21, 2016By admin#istandwiththearts, Advocacy, Theatre Sector News, TNN Projects & Events, Valuing the Arts No Comments

#istandwiththearts Campaign update The same NSW theatre producers group* that got together with a small army of volunteers, arts workers, audiences and communities to roll out the #istandwiththearts campaigns across the country prior to this year’s federal election has been working with new and re-elected MPs to promote the value of the arts. The NSW … Read More