Writing plays for 8-12 year olds? Lysicrates Martin Prize …

July 11, 2017By adminOpportunity, Playwriting, Professional Development, Theatre Sector News, Youth Theatre No Comments

National Theatre of Parramatta is joining The Lysicrates Foundation and Griffin Theatre Company in presenting a new prize for playwrights writing for children. Read more here The Lysicrates Martin Prize is intended to support mid-career playwrights and provides an opportunity for finalists to receive professional development and funding support. We’re looking for the first Act … Read More

From PWA…

June 30, 2017By adminAwards, Funding, National News, NSW Arts News, Opportunity, Playwriting, Professional Development, Theatre Sector News No Comments

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

June 29, 2017By adminFunding, National News, Philanthropy, Spaces and Resources No Comments

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

June 29, 2017By adminAwards, Funding, National News, Philanthropy, Spaces and Resources No Comments

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

Create NSW Performing Arts Fellowship – Mid-career/Established – 

June 29, 2017By adminFunding, NSW Arts News, Professional Development, Theatre Sector News No Comments

This is open to mid-career and established performing artists in NSW but there is also a stream for emerging artists. Closing 7 August. NSW Performing Arts Fellowship – Mid-career/EstablishedThe NSW Performing Arts Fellowship (Mid-career/Established) is offered by the State Government to enable a professional musician, dancer, theatre or performance practitioner to undertake a self-directed program … Read More

Create NSW Perf Arts Fellowship – Emerging 

June 29, 2017By adminFunding, NSW Arts News, Professional Development, Theatre Sector News No Comments

Open Now for Emerging Performing Artists in NSW but there is also a mid-career Artist fund available. Applications close 7 August. NSW Performing Arts Fellowship – EmergingThe NSW Performing Arts Fellowship (Emerging) is offered by the State Government to enable an emerging professional musician, dancer, theatre or performance practitioner to undertake a self-directed program of … Read More

Australia Council – Research

June 28, 2017By adminAustralia Council for the Arts, National News, Research & Advocacy, Valuing the Arts No Comments

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

Making Theatre, Dance and Writing for Young Audiences in NSW

June 23, 2017By adminDiversity, Inspiration, Networked, NSW Arts News, Showcase, Theatre Industry events, TNN Projects & Events, Youth Theatre No Comments

A sector event hosted by Theatre Network NSW and Casula Powerhouse As part of the Way Out West Festival for Children, Theatre Network NSW is hosting a get together for NSW based practitioners. This event will explore ideas and concerns around making theatre work for young audiences. We ask: What is the current situation in … Read More

Physical Theatre Intensive – Austria

June 19, 2017By adminIndustry Training, International, Professional Development, Theatre Sector News No Comments

Wanna get physical? Early bird pricing for this physical theatre intensive run by IUGTE closes soon. Early Bird Registration is ending soon! International Summer School of Physical Theatre July 1 – 8 at Retzhof Castle – Austria Find new friends from different parts of the world, make interesting projects with colleagues, enjoy intensive physical theatre training and travel … Read More