Validating why #istandforthearts or why #artsmatters let alone why we work in the arts and the value of that work is critical to our industry and a core focus for TNN. It is also a topic that generates a lot of discussion, much dismay, and occasionally some solutions. Recent conferences and media sources have been … Read More
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Two weeks to go – What to see and do beyond the limits
Our industry truly works above and beyond the limits. A beautiful and fragile thing to behold. In the lead up to TNN’s major event for 2016 ‘Beyond The Limits‘ we’ve been talking with our panellists and participants about their w ork at Artlands as well as their work, careers, and communities within the national context. The … Read More
Arts Sector Industry Training Advisory Body – a great connection for NSW theatre
TNN is fortunate to sit on NSW Industry Training Advisory Body’s Arts Sector Committee. Through this committee we receive updates on what training is available for the NSW theatre sector but are also able to feed into the industry training sector what it is you and our sector need. Spots are still available for Octobers’ Statement of … Read More
Chosen: Identifying and supporting Indigenous artistic talent through apprenticeships and residencies
Do you have a residency or internship that would give promising indigenous artists the opportunity to grow? Closing date 28 November 2016 Chosen allows Indigenous communities to take control and plan for how they will nurture younger people from their community/sector in the arts and/or culture. Chosen sets out to reinvigorate the cultural practice of master apprentice relationships … Read More
Head Tenant sought for Green Square Arts Centre
[embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvaIN9cH4z4[/embedyt] Grant applications now open City of Sydney are calling for applications to find a head tenant for a new, multi-disciplinary arts centre in Green Square. The former nurses’ quarters of South Sydney Hospital has been transformed into a 3-level creative centre. Facilities include a gallery, classrooms, artist studios, a purpose built facility for jewellery making, creative … Read More
Beyond The Limits – regional theatre in the national landscape
TNN’s Regional Theatre Forum at ARTLANDS DUBBO 2016This event will include afternoon tea and and will flow on into Festival Club!Beyond the Limits – regional theatre in the national landscape is Theatre Network NSW’s (TNN) regional theatre forum: A unique event allowing makers, producers and performing arts centres to focus on the demands and unique … Read More
‘How Are You’? Checking in on facts and feelings in our industry
Industry Mental Health & ADSA 2016 At the recent Australian Drama Studies Association (ADSA) TNN was stunned by Entertain Assist’s recent Research Report: Mental Health in Australian Entertainment Industry. Please share these findings with your friends, family and colleagues and watch out for further updates in our e-news and services. This is going to take whole … Read More
Arts Audiences doing it for themselves
with over 13,500 voters asking their MPs to
‘Stand with The Arts’
[embedyt]https://youtu.be/lj-Cz5H5974[/embedyt] Curtain calls and events across NSW since Friday 17 June have seen over 3500 audience members write directly to their Federal MPs asking for stronger, more sustainable support and recognition for the Australian arts industry. 10,000 more have made this request via the istandwiththearts.com website. Wesley Enoch, Sydney Festival Director, stands with the arts … Read More
Raising the curtain on campaign to audiences
Starting this Friday 17 June and continuing until the federal election, every theatre company in NSW and many of the state’s major venues will campaign directly to audiences to get government funding cuts restored to the Australia Council for the Arts, as part of a national campaign aimed at reversing cuts.Companies campaigning directly to audiences … Read More
Inclusive arts practice is natural
Caroline Bowditch’s tequila-laced show ‘Falling In Love With Frida’ was intimate and inclusive. For Bowditch it is a natural way of working. And it was certainly something her audience wanted to see more of.In the TNN Q&A that followed Bowditch’s March show at Riverside Theatres, Caroline and her cast and crew responded with openness and … Read More