Community arts news

Update on community partnerships - 30 August 2005

The Australia Council has continued work to establish the Community Partnerships (CP) section this year.

New funding boost for creative communities - 29 September 2008

The Australia Council for the Arts is supporting major community arts and cultural development projects through the new creative communities partnership initiative.

Showcasing Diversity project calls for Expressions Of Interest - 29 June 2005

Showcasing Diversity is a project developed by CCDNSW to respond to the need for increased high quality documentation and evaluation of projects and resources, involving a six month participatory evaluation program on CCD practice.

2008 Artist Residency Program - 27 August 2007

The Australia Council for the Arts is seeking applications for the: 2008 Camden Head Pilot Station Artist Residency Program.

Visionary young leaders forging cultural inroads - 26 September 2005

The Australia Council for the Arts has recognised three outstanding young community cultural development (CCD) artists with Young Leaders Awards. Gemma Pepper (WA), Cicily Ponnor (NSW) and Kara Beavis (QLD) have each received $10,000 for their significant achievement and visionary approach to social justice and cultural development issues within their arts practice.

Expressions of interest for arts and health demonstration project - 25 June 2007

The call for expressions of interest to develop an arts and health demonstration project have now closed (as at 2pm on June 25 2007). Updates on the tender process will be made available as they come to hand.

Australia Council Multicultural Advisory Committee announced - 24 November 2005

Australia's pre-eminence on the world stage of cultural diversity will receive a boost with the announcement of a newly reshaped committee.

Planned Community Partnerships scoping study - 24 March 2005

The Australia Council plans to implement the new governance and management structure for the proposed Community Partnerships section in July, in parallel with a process to continue its current CCD grant program until December 2005.

Arts innovation and leadership pave the way - 22 November 2005

Perth-based writer, director and producer, Lockie McDonald is the recipient of the Australia Council for the Arts 2005 Ros Bower Award for his innovative approach to arts and community cultural development in a career that spans more than 20 years.

2007 Queensland Music Festival program launch - 21 May 2007

The 2007 Queensland Music Festival program has been announced at a launch held at the State Library of Queensland.

Spark 2007 applications open - 19 February 2007

SPARK is the Australia Council for the Arts’ national mentoring program for young artists aged 18-26 years.

Reference group for Community Partnerships Scoping Study appointed - 17 October 2005

The reference group, with oversight of the Community Partnerships Scoping Study, will be chaired by Anne Dunn. Ms Dunn is a former chair of the Community Cultural Development Board (CCDB) of the Australia Council, and has a career that spans 30 years in community arts and community cultural development.

Community partnerships committee announced - 17 October 2005

Community partnerships is a new section at the Australia Council for the Arts that brings together the Council's work in the areas of community cultural development [CCD], youth, education, disability and regional development. It sits within the Council's community partnerships and market development division.

Young artists embark on epic career development opportunities - 17 April 2007

The Australia Council for the Arts has chosen five young Australian artists for its EPIC07 initiative, which offers emerging producers in communities professional development opportunities in dance or media art.

Timothy O'Loughlin appointed chair of the Australia Council Community Partnerships Committee - 16 September 2005

Australia Council for the Arts has appointed Timothy O'Loughlin as the inaugural chair of its new Community Partnerships Committee.

Young artists making a difference - 16 October 2006

The Australia Council for the Arts has honoured three young artsworkers with awards for outstanding leadership and contribution to the advancement of community arts and culture.

Director strategic development community partnerships - 16 November 2005

The Australia Council for the Arts today announced the appointment of Frank Panucci as its director, strategic development for community partnerships.

Music in Communities Awards - 15 February 2008

The Music Council of Australia is seeking entries for its new music awards, celebrating the vitality of music in Australia’s coastal communities, outback towns, remote Indigenous communities.

New Research into Community Cultural Development Workers - 15 April 2005

Much has been written about the lack of a formal career structure in the arts and what can be done to support the work of CCD practitioners. The recipient of a Community Cultural Development Board Fellowship is now researching ways to support the artist within the framework of CCD practice.

Community arts visionary wins key arts prize - 14 December 2005

Writer, researcher and playwright Graham Pitts has received the Australia Council for the Arts' 2005 Ros Bower Award for his outstanding contribution to the arts and community cultural development.

Australia Council hosts Multicultural Arts Symposium - 14 August 2007

The Australia Council for the Arts will host Multicultural Arts: Cultural Citizenship for the 21st Century, a one-day symposium at Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday 16 August.

Writer and trade unionist wins key arts prize - 13 February 2005

Perth-based Bryn Griffiths, whose career is distinguished by a commitment to the principle of giving all Australians the right to access the arts, has received the Community Cultural Development Board's 2004 Ros Bower Memorial Award.

Transcultural agenda in art essays now available - 11 November 2005

EMPIRES, RUINS + NETWORKS: The Transcultural Agenda in Art is available now as an illustrated edition.

$3.5 million for big picture programs - 11 December 2006

The Australia Council for the Arts has allocated more than $3.5 million to nine major projects in the latest round of strategic initiatives funding.

Sculpture by the Sea - 10 December 2006

At its September meeting, the Australia Council’s governing body approved the funding of strategic initiatives for 2007. One of the strategic initiatives, which includes an education component, is support for Sculpture by the Sea.

National Education and the Arts Network - 10 December 2006

The fourth annual meeting of the National Education and the Arts Network (NEAN) was held in Hobart on 16 and 17 October 2006.

Research released on children’s responses to live performance - 10 December 2006

The University of South Australia, the Department of Education and Children's Services and Windmill Performing Arts have released the research report Children's Voices. This longitudinal research project aimed to explore and document children's perceptions of live arts performances and the impact on children, their teachers and school communities.

Adelaide to host 2008 international festival of theatre for children and young people - 10 December 2006

The Association International du Theatre pour L’Enfance et la Jeunesse – the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People (ASSITEJ).

More career opportunities for young Queensland artists - 10 December 2006

The Queensland Minister for Education and Training Minister for the Arts The Hon Rod Welford has announced more career opportunities for young Queensland artists.

Sharing practice - Maitland Regional Art Gallery - 10 December 2006

Throughout October and November 2006, more than 400 kindergarten to grade three students in the Hunter region collaborated with emerging photographer Carla Feltham to create large-scale photographic art works that depict their home and community.

Leading Voices presentation - audio now available - 10 April 2008

Keith Khan's Leading Voices talk on cultural diversity and the art of making creative cities is now available in MP3 audio format.

Kathy Keele addresses 2008 Regional Arts Australia conference - 09 October 2008

Australia Council chief executive officer addressed the opening plenary session at Regional Arts Australia's Art at the Heart conference on Friday 3 October 2008.

Terms of reference finalised for the Community Partnerships Scoping Study - 09 December 2005

The terms of reference for the Community Partnerships Scoping Study have been signed off by Jennifer Bott, Australia Council CEO.

Big hART acknowledged at 2007 NSW Cultural Awards - 08 May 2007

The Australia Council for the Arts congratulates Big hART on receiving a NSW Local Government Cultural Award for its collaboration with Sutherland Shire Council on Junk Theory.

Generations: a new approach to community building - 08 June 2006

The Australia Council for the Arts will invest $780,000 over the next three years in an arts-led initiative to improve community wellbeing in Dalrymple (QLD), Geelong (VIC), Latrobe Valley (VIC), Liverpool (NSW) and Wangaratta (VIC).

Artist honoured for creative contribution to community health - 06 December 2006

The Australia Council for the Arts today presented Marily Cintra with the 2006 Ros Bower Award for her outstanding achievements in improving community wellbeing through the arts.

J Arts Crew revealed - 05 July 2005

From August 2005, the J ARTS CREW will begin broadcasting on ABC Radio's Triple J network.

Local awards recognise excellence in community arts - 04 May 2009

Three outstanding Australia Council-funded projects have been recognised with 2009 NSW Local Government Cultural Awards.

Council hosts CCD workshop - 04 February 2005

Key stakeholders from the community cultural development sector met at the Australia Council premises in Sydney on 27 January to discuss the Council's planned reorganisation.

Arts and culture leaders honoured with top community arts prizes - 03 April 2008

Arts Minister Peter Garrett today presented four artsworkers with awards for outstanding leadership and contribution to the advancement of community arts and culture.

Australia Council for the Arts invests in community-based arts - 02 February 2006

The Australia Council for the Arts today announced it would commit more than $3 million to 49 community-based arts projects and programs over the next 12 months.

Buzzing youth theatre rehearsals - 01 October 2005

In September, three youth theatre companies were invited to use the foyer space of the Australia Council's Sydney office as a rehearsal venue.

Australia Council commits funds to support multicultural arts organisations - 01 May 2007

The Australia Council for the Arts today announced a commitment of $600,000 over three years to increase the promotion and presentation of artistic practice of three multicultural arts organisations.