Many arts organisations are charities and rely on DGR tax arrangements to secure vital philanthropic support. If you are not already aware of the government’s proposed changes please take a moment to read the discussion paper. Submission on this discussion paper close on August 4. To view the discussion paper and have your say visit the … Read More
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Our Australian World Theatre Map Ambassador | HowlRound
Australia has its first World Theatre Map Ambassador, Goldele Rayment, Director of Company of Rogues. Our congratulations to Goldele and looking forward to mapping Australian theatre with you all! The World Theatre Map beta project has engaged its first cohort of twenty-eight World Theatre Map Ambassadors from twenty-four countries to direct community organizing, outreach, and feedback gathering. HowlRound are keen … Read More
Australian Theatre Forum 2017 Registrations Open
ABOUT TIME – LISTEN, EXAMINE, SPEAK, CELEBRATE In their welcome, Co-Curators, Alexis West & Steve Mayhew, ask us ‘where we are now since we last met in January 2015?’. It seems surreal to reflect that Theatre Network NSW was officially launched at ATF 2015 and welcomed by our sector. Thank you to ATF, TNA and … Read More
Helpmanns 2017: The Guardian reveals our stage winners and more…
We know you’ll read about it everywhere but this article in The Guardian gives a great summary … The Drover’s Wife and Adelaide festival claim Australian theatre awards Leah Purcell’s Henry Lawson adaptation wins best play among other gongs, while Barrie Kosky’s Saul, which featured at Adelaide, is another big winner. Theatre Network NSW had … Read More
Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund
Australian creators to receive $1.3 million from the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund The Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund today announced $1.3 million in grants for the support of 56 new projects in the first of two rounds of funding for 2017. The Cultural Fund is the philanthropic arm of the Copyright Agency and is dedicated to … Read More
Sliding Doors at Performing Lines…
Big changes at Performing Lines with the wonderful Pippa Bailey announcing the end to her time at Performing Lines as she moves back to independent work and a focus on responding to environmental crisis. Citing precious moments and experiences on ‘Dana Waranara with Blak Dance and more recently with artists at Yirramboi Festival’, Pippa sent … Read More
From PWA…
Congratulations from all of us at TNN to the successful PWA Dualogue Program recipients. There was a huge amount of submissions with some great partnerships awarded to: Tammy Anderson, Vanessa Bates and Jane FitzGerald, Campion Decent and Matt Scholten, Ross Mueller and Chris Mead, Sue Smith and Geordie Brookman. Click here to visit the Playwriting … Read More
Creative Partnerships Award Winners & ACF
The Creative Partnership Awards are an opportunity to acknowledge the philanthropists, business and arts leader who advocate for a thriving culture of private investment in the arts. Each year we recognise extraordinary people who with commitment, energy and dedication not only live these values but actively encourage others, building long-lasting capacity within their organisations and … Read More
2017 Creative Partnerships Award Winners & Explore ACF
The 2017 Award winners are exceptional individuals who were all very humble at being recognised in this way, but also thrilled at the opportunity this presents for them to share their passion with others. For more on the winners go straight to the source: 2017 Award Winners – Creative Partnerships Australia And while you’re there why … Read More
Australia Council – Research
Connecting Australians 2017 Report is online! The 2016 survey is the third in a landmark ‘National Arts Participation Survey’ series by the Australia Council for the Arts, following editions in 2009 and 2013. This series provides a comprehensive picture of Australians’ evolving relationship with the arts in their daily lives. It encompasses engagement with the … Read More