Beyond The Limits: words, meaning & actions

December 15, 2016By adminRegional and Remote Practitioners, Research & Advocacy, Theatre Sector News, TNN Projects & Events, Valuing the Arts No Comments

NORPA Artistic Director Julian Louis’s provocative speech at TNN’s regional theatre forum at ARTLANDS DUBBO 2016 certainly took us Beyond The Limits. It has since been picked up by Arts Hub and other media. But what does it and the conversation and ideas it generated mean for the NSW and Australian theatre industry? It is … Read More

2016 NSW Young Regional Artist Scholarships

December 14, 2016By adminFunding, Regional and Remote Practitioners, Youth Theatre No Comments

The NSW State Government is offering 15 scholarships for young, regional artists and cultural workers to undertake exciting and career-making professional development opportunities. To apply go to Arts NSW website [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luozcZITFRc[/embedyt] Scholarships are open to artists and performers from all art forms, including dance, design, digital arts, history, Aboriginal arts, literature, music, theatre, screen, curatorial … Read More

Do you have a youth project in rural NSW that requires funding? Check out Community Futures to see if it can help…

December 14, 2016By adminFunding, Regional and Remote Practitioners, Youth Theatre No Comments

The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Foundation (RASF) is offering an opportunity for young people to be awarded up to $25,000 in funding for a community project in their local area. Taking part is easy: Identify a need in your rural NSW community Partner with a local community organisation Create a project plan for your … Read More

Scott Howie on the real engagement of regional theatre making

October 24, 2016By adminInspiration, Regional and Remote Practitioners, Research & Advocacy, Theatre Sector News, TNN Projects & Events, Valuing the Arts No Comments

In the lead up to TNN’s Beyond The Limits and Artlands Dubbo 2016, TNN has asked its presenters and panellists a few questions on their own theatre making and careers. Here is Scott Howie, Independent Artist and Regional Arts Development Officer (Eastern Riverina Arts) Why do you work in regional performance? There is space and time to develop, … Read More

Lindy Hume on ‘the new black’ of theatre

October 21, 2016By adminNational News, Regional and Remote Practitioners, Research & Advocacy, Theatre Sector News, TNN Projects & Events No Comments

In the lead up to TNN’s Beyond The Limits and Artlands Dubbo 2016, TNN has asked its presenters and panellists a few questions on their own theatre making and careers. Here is Lindy Hume, Artistic Director, Opera Queensland: Why do you work in regional performance? My home is in regional NSW (I live in Tathra on the far … Read More

Sarah Parsons gearing up for TNN’s Beyond The Limits

October 17, 2016By adminInspiration, Regional and Remote Practitioners, Research & Advocacy, Showcase, Theatre Sector News, TNN Projects & Events, Youth Theatre No Comments

In the lead up to TNN’s Beyond The Limits and Artlands Dubbo 2016, TNN has asked its presenters and panellists a few questions on their own theatre making and careers. Here is Sarah Parsons, Creative Producer Outback Theatre for Young People Why do you work in regional performance? I wouldn’t work anywhere else! Growing up regionally gave me such … Read More