‘Transforming The World’ through ITI 35th Congress

March 31, 2017By adminInternational, Theatre Industry events, Theatre Sector News No Comments

The Executive Council of International Theatre Institute (ITI) is proud to announce that the 35th ITI World Congress will be held in Segovia, Spain. From Friday to Sunday, 14 to 16 July 2017, is the Congress Prologue, which consists of the Student Festival of the ITI/UNESCO Network for Higher Education in the Performing Arts. Workshops … Read More

Too little too late? Responses to Catalyst news

March 20, 2017By admin#istandwiththearts, Advocacy, Australia Council for the Arts, Diversity, National News, NSW Arts News, Valuing the Arts No Comments

Too little, too late? As the arts sector picks up its skirts and moves to reposition itself after constant funding and political upheaval, this welcome announcement is by no means the end of the matter. “Evelyn Richardson, chief executive of Live Performance Australia, also welcomed the decision but maintained concerns about ongoing underfunding of the arts. … Read More

Return of funds to Australia Council

March 20, 2017By adminAdvocacy, Australia Council for the Arts, Funding, National News, Theatre Sector News, TNN Projects & Events, Valuing the Arts No Comments

It’s happened… For those of you who missed Friday’s news here is the media release and relevant links to the Australia Council for the Arts’ own announcement. To all of us in the sector who lobbied, advocated, danced, wrote, donated, spoke to their audiences, and stood with the arts #istandwiththearts this is a moment to … Read More

Duologue Submissions Now Open | Playwriting Australia

March 15, 2017By adminOpportunity, Playwriting, Professional Development No Comments

Playwriting Australia is launching a new creative program for playwrights and their creative partners, and we want your submissions! Playwriting Australia aims to provide playwrights at all levels of their careers with time, space and creative guidance to explore and refine their work. Duologue is a new program, which will champion midcareer and established writers, … Read More

Showcasing Creativity: Programming and Presenting First Nations Performing Arts | Australia Council

March 8, 2017By adminAustralia Council for the Arts, Diversity, First Nations Artists No Comments

SHOWCASING CREATIVITY: PROGRAMMING AND PRESENTING FIRST NATIONS PERFORMING ARTS Showcasing Creativity reports on the level and types of First Nations performing arts programming in Australia’s mainstream venues and festivals; the presenting of works to audiences; and the motivations and obstacles for presenters and producers.It aims to promote and inform discussion about what is needed to … Read More

Griffin Theatre : International Women’s Day: Griffin Girls

March 8, 2017By adminAdvocacy, Diversity, Inspiration, International, National News No Comments

SHARE YOUR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ACTIVITY & IMAGES on your blog or on social media using #BeBoldForChange#IWD2017 to connect to the International Women’s Day campaign worldwide. They’ll also be featuring some of the most purposeful, impactful and fabulous activity throughout the year! #BeBoldForChange http://b it.ly/IWDactivity Thanks to Karen Rodgers, Kylie Richards, and Nicola James for sharing their thoughts … Read More

SAMAG: Making a Career in the Arts

March 7, 2017By adminIndependent Theatre, Professional Development, Theatre Industry events No Comments

Making a Career in the Arts: Presented by SAMAG in collaboration with NAVA and Artspace ​Part of Art Month Sydney Date: Monday 20 March 2017 Time: 6pm Where: Level 2, Seminar Room, Artspace, ​The Gunnery, 43-51 Cowper Wharf Roadway, Woolloomooloo Admission: Free for SAMAG Members Non-Members: $20, Student: $10 via Eventbrite  Following a tumultuous 2016 and with the median creative income for Australian … Read More

Festivals Australia 

March 7, 2017By adminFunding, National News No Comments

Funded through the Department of Communications and the Arts Closing 5pm March 24, 2017  Festivals Australia funds high-quality arts and cultural heritage projects that invite community participation and audience engagement. Activities can include but are not limited to a parade, performance, workshop, installation or exhibition. The aim is to give community members living in regional … Read More

Celebrating the outstanding achievements of Australian artists | Australia Council

March 7, 2017By adminAustralia Council for the Arts, Awards, Theatre Sector News No Comments

The Australia Council for the Arts has announced eight remarkable artists who have been recognised this year for their significant contributions to the cultural and artistic fabric of the nation. The prestigious Australia Council Awards recognise the life-long and continued contributions by artists in music, literature, community arts and cultural development, emerging and experimental arts, visual arts, … Read More

APAM 2018 Open + Roadshow Info: Australian Performing Arts Market

March 6, 2017By adminNational News, Theatre Industry events, Theatre Sector News, Touring No Comments

  APAM APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! “APAM presents a fantastic opportunity to find out what’s happening across the global performing arts industry. It’s an incredibly inspirational event to be a part of, a great place to make new connections, talk, discuss, and get inspired.” [Circus OZ Teena Munn, International Programming Manager] The new APAM 2018 website is now live – and applications are … Read More