Tandanya

Since first opening its doors in 1989, Tandanya has developed a reputation as a leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and cultural centre.

Tandanya’s reputation is built upon its unique and important role that supports and promotes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and cultures - a role which is reflected through all aspects of their  programs.

Tandanya is a place where artistic, cultural, ceremonial, historic, geographical and political information is communicated through visual arts; cultural presentations; festivals; special events and schools and visitor programs.

Tandanya’s artistic and cultural programs are founded on the premise that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures remain strong and alive, and that identity as first Australians can be celebrated through contemporary arts and cultural practice that build upon respect for tradition,  cultural laws and protocols.

Tandanya has assisted thousands of individual artists, craft people and performers from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia. This has been achieved by working collaboratively with Aboriginal community art centres, cultural facilities and resource centres throughout the country.

Philanthropic support would enable Tandanya to maintain and develop their core program of activities and thus support the artists and communities who present at Tandanya. In addition philanthropic support would contribute to the ongoing skills development of Tandanya's Indigenous staff.  

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