Here are the notes out of this inspiring event: Making Theatre, Dance and Writing for Young Audiences in NSW. A sector conversation hosted by Theatre Network NSW and Casula Powerhouse on 12th July. With great thanks to Craig Donarski, Casula Powerhouse Director and Claudia Chidiac WOW Festival Producer + Curator as well as our dedicated panellists and conversationalists: … Read More
This recently released Creative Partnerships report is a great resource for our theatre sector to reflect on as we look to develop more sustainable ways of operating and creating work. But this recent article on cultural philanthropy in the UK also gives TNN pause for thought on where the majority of arts philanthropy goes, where philanthropy is … Read More
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
Given conversations at recent NSW touring and theatre advocacy meetings in July I was interested by the focus of Caroline McCormick’s (Chair of Achates Philanthropy Foundation in the UK) article and thought it timely to share it as we consider how to celebrate the value of the arts and those that support it. Creative Partnerships Awards and … Read More
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 FILM TELEVISION & RADIO SCHOOL – OPEN DAY SATURDAY 12 AUGUST, 10AM – 3PM Do you or does somebody you know want to study film, TV or Radio? On Saturday 12 August, Australia’s national screen and broadcast school, the Australian Film Television & Radio School (AFTRS), is throwing open its doors for its … Read More
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
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
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
The NSW Government is proud to launch the Regional Cultural Fund, which will invest $100 million in galleries, museums, libraries and cultural organisations across regional NSW over the next four years. Up to $25 million will be available in the first round of funding. Expressions of Interest are now open (17 July – 4 September). … Read More
