If you missed it, the next instalment in a long-term economic study of Australian Performing Artists was released in November. The full dashboard and range of reports are available on the Australia Council for the Arts website here. Making Art Work: An Economic Study of Professional Artists in Australia by David Throsby and Katya Petetskaya is … Read More
Institute of Community Directors Australia (ICDA)’s Diploma of Business (Governance) BSB50715 is ‘Australia’s only accredited qualification for not-for-profit governance’ and has partnered with the Women’s Leadership Institute Australia (WLIA) to provide $1000 scholarships towards this degree. In a move to further break through the barriers of unconscious bias, cultural and structural issues that often preclude … Read More
Audrey ‘Sydney’s Arts Journal’, a new online magazine for performing arts audiences in Sydney and beyond is launched and live and looking to collaborate with our sector. TNN caught up with Audrey’s Elissa Blake at Artstate Lismore 2017: Audrey’s focus is definitely all of performing arts and all of NSW. Audrey is founded by two … Read More
Diversity Arts Australia recently shared a 2-minute round-up of their 2017 Beyond Tick Boxes event with some important ideas that our sector needs to carry forward. A key idea for TNN from the round-up is that diversity begets sustainability and the theatre sector is a critical player in telling the stories of diversity in our … Read More
ARE YOU INVOLVED IN PERFORMING ARTS TOURING IN AUSTRALIA? Or would you like to be? You should know about Performing Arts Connections (PAC) Australia’s newly-released Arts Market Summary. A must-read for anyone involved in performing arts touring in Australia, this free report maps the key objectives, target audiences and outcomes from touring markets and showcases … Read More
NSW Legislative Council’s Portfolio Committee No. 6 – Planning and Environment is currently conducting an inquiry into the music and arts economy in New South Wales. The terms of reference for the inquiry and two information brochures are attached for your information. Theatre Network NSW will be making a submission to the inquiry. We encourage … Read More
AV1 and City Recital Hall are taking part in a pilot program for Live Production traineeships to streamline and expedite the hiring, training and certification of much needed technical workers for live events in NSW. Officially launched in November 2017 and a first for the Live Production sector, a series of consultations was organised by … Read More
INDIE CREATIVES – THIS IS HOW WE DO IT – is centred on working trends and going rates for various independent activities. This research would feed into TNA’s advocacy work, and sector development programs and events in 2018 and beyond. It should take around 10 min to complete. Access the survey here: ow.ly/XAA330gI08q
Isn’t TNN luck to have Penny Watts on our board! Here is her latest news fresh from Monkey Baa where they keep chalking up the hits! After more than five years with Monkey Baa Theatre Company, Penny Watts will step away as general manager at the end of the year. Monkey Baa Chair Penny Cook … Read More
Fabulous news from Belvoir that we thought we’d share: 25A Announced: In 2018 Belvoir will launch a new independent theatre program which will see the beloved Downstairs Theatre given to teams of artists for free. “This is the lynchpin of our support for independent and emerging artists,” said Flack.“There’s nothing so valuable when you’re learning your … Read More
