National Play Festival 2018 this March in Sydney

March 9, 2018By adminDiversity, Independent Theatre, Industry Training, National News, Networked, NSW Arts News, Opportunity, Playwriting, Professional Development, Theatre Industry events, Theatre Sector News No Comments

Playwriting Australia has done it again! A fabulous program is scheduled as part of the National Play Festival in Sydney 21-24 March 2018. Over four days there will be Nick Enright Keynote Address by Wesley Enoch, ten playreadings, five masterclasses, and four artist talks. Plenty to sink your teeth into, check out the calendar of events … Read More

Young People and the Arts: Sydney Forum – 30 May : UPDATE

March 8, 2018By adminNSW Arts News, Opportunity, Theatre Sector News, TNN Projects & Events, Venues/Theatres, Young people, Youth Theatre No Comments

BOOK NOW Wednesday, 30th May ‘Young People and the Arts: An Agenda for Change’ Sydney Forum  Keynote Address : Sue Giles Currency House Platform Paper 54, ‘Young People and the Arts: An Agenda for Change’. The program will also include an industry panel, discussion, and updates from young firecrackers. Where: The Studio, Australian Theatre for Young … Read More

Australian Performing Arts Market 2018 and beyond…

March 8, 2018By adminBusiness Support, Independent Theatre, National News, Networked, NSW Arts News, Opportunity, Showcase, Theatre Industry events, Theatre Sector News, TNN Projects & Events, Touring, Venues/Theatres No Comments

Reflections on APAM 2018… Excerpt from TNN Report (below) “Of course, everybody’s experience at APAM and similar events are unique. If you’d like to share your experiences of the 2018 APAM or other arts markets we’d look forward to hearing and sharing them. Some 2018 attendees raised concerns about how potential changes to APAM delivery … Read More

Mental Health First Aid – for arts workers at Bankstown Arts Centre this March!

March 2, 2018By adminIndustry Training, NSW Arts News, Opportunity, Professional Development, Wellbeing No Comments

Join your peers at Urban Theatre Projects…. A LIMITED NUMBER OF SUBSIDISED PLACES ARE AVAILABLE AT $35 FOR INDEPENDENT SELF-FUNDED ARTISTS. EMAIL the organiser shoalhavenhealthandarts@gmail.com TO PRESENT YOUR CASE This course is the 2 day Standard Adult Mental Health First Aid Training Fourth Edition. On successful completion of the post course online assessment you can … Read More

Blacktown Residencies now open! Creative Residency Program 

February 23, 2018By adminArtists living with disability, Cultural Diversity, Diversity, First Nations Artists, Funding, Gender, Independent Theatre, LGBTI, Opportunity, Playwriting, Professional Development, Residency, Theatre Industry events, Young people No Comments

Blacktown Arts is accepting new applications for two significant artist-in-residence opportunities. The Pat Parker Memorial Residency honours Patricia Parker’s (OAM) pioneering contribution to the development of community arts in Blacktown and beyond. This residency is open to artists with exciting ideas for innovative collaborations with communities in the spirit of Pat Parker’s passions including women’s rights, lesbian and … Read More

#Metoo, but what next?

February 21, 2018By adminNSW Arts News, Theatre Industry events, Theatre Sector News, Wellbeing No Comments

Disarming Sexism in the Arts: #Metoo, but what next?Date: Monday 26 February 2018Time: 6 – 8pmWhere: Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House Admission: Free (SAMAG members) More information: www.samag.org   In the aftermath of the Harvey Weinstein charges, sexism across the arts and entertainment industry quickly rose to become one of the hottest topics of 2017. The #metoo campaign brought much needed focus to … Read More

Industry Insiders – Sydney Opera House

February 15, 2018By adminNetwork Perks, Networked, Opportunity, Theatre Industry events, Venues/Theatres No Comments

TNN and its stakeholders are invited to join Sydney Opera House new industry program. We’d love to see you on board and encourage you to pass the information on to your industry friends! Join here:  Industry Insiders – Sydney Opera House Industry Insiders is a free, three-year membership that will provide you with access to special … Read More

Western Sydney Art, Screen and Culture Roundtable – EOIs open now – Create NSW

February 15, 2018By adminDiversity, Governance, NSW Arts News, Opportunity, Research & Advocacy, Valuing the Arts No Comments

Western Sydney Art, Screen and Culture Roundtable – EOIs open now Expression of Interest applications are now open! Are you interested in becoming a member of the Western Sydney Arts, Screen and Culture Roundtable?  Create NSW are looking for emerging and established practitioners and workers who have: specialist artform knowledge a professional association in the … Read More

Creative Arts and Culture (CUA) VET Review – Have your say

February 15, 2018By adminIndustry Training, Opportunity, Research & Advocacy No Comments

The Culture and Related Industries Industry Reference Committee (IRC) has identified key areas in the Creative Arts and Culture (CUA) Training Package for review. Our next round of projects will reflect this. These projects have been prioritized by the IRC based on recent industry trends requiring a review of Units of Competency (UoC’s) in these … Read More

Creative Achievement Awards – Nominations Open

February 15, 2018By adminAwards, Network Perks, Opportunity, Valuing the Arts No Comments

The Creative Achievement Awards celebrate and reward the outstanding achievements of individuals, teams and organisations that have helped raise the global profile of the creative industries in NSW. This year there are three categories: 1) The prestigious NSW Creative Laureate. This award recognises an individual, team or organisation making a positive contribution to the global … Read More