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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Livestreaming for World Theatre Day: Crossing Continents and Cultures /HowlRound
What are you or your company doing on World Theatre Day? Let Theatre Network NSW (TNN) know and we’ll pop it in our e-news or social media ready for March 27, 2017! Celebrate World Theatre Day with performances from South Africa, Sweden, and the US of an American classic A Raisin in the Sun. Livestreaming on … Read More