Breathe. Take the time to absorb all that is around you with all of your senses. Just be.
“When it comes to lobbying governments, the 28 member organisations of Ampag have now reverted back to the peak bodies representing their separate genres – dance, theatre, music, circus etc – leaving an ever-widening hole in coordinated arts advocacy that, Daley says, has been stagnating over the past 30 years.
Despite radical shifts in art forms, community tastes, and Australia’s cultural composition, there has been little substantial change in arts policy and institutions. And more of the same advocacy is likely to lead to more of the same outcomes: while federal and state governments determine how to slice up the cultural funding pie, there is a dearth of informed voices lobbying for a bigger pie, an updated recipe, and a plate-up that’s more appealing to 21st century appetites.
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The need for a new peak body:
Earlier this year, thinktank A New Approach (ANA) emerged from its three-year incubation with the Australian Academy of the Humanities and became an independent entity which is now backed by ten philanthropic organisations.
ANA gave evidence twice at the parliamentary inquiry and last month published its analysis paper Imagining 2030, which argues for a coordinated strategy across all art forms and at all levels of proficiency over the next decade.
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Instead of the various visual arts, film, music, dance and theatre sectors all independently lobbying decision makers, a new NACC plan could, A New Approach argues, bringing together consumer and investor groups, all three levels of government, businesses, philanthropists, industry representatives, existing peak bodies and the general public.
The body’s program director, Kate Fielding, said the in the wake of the pandemic, the case for coordinated action has never been more urgent.
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If the sector is to overcome its Blanche Dubois complex in a post-Covid world, there is a strengthening argument that a new overarching peak body will be needed. Only then can the industry successfully convince decision makers of the intrinsic value of the arts – a value measured not just by the economy, but by the national wellbeing.”
Change the conversation: why Australia’s arts advocates need a new approach
www.theguardian.com
With the crisis continuing for the nation’s arts and culture sectors, industry leaders have converged on what needs to happen – fastAustralia is too small a country to have its arts industry be factionalized. It should always have been one body
“Artists are not merely entertainers. They decode and reimagine the world around us, tell important stories in fascinating and unexpected ways, and conjure new universes that transport us, ground us, and move us. Time Out's six extraordinary arts Future Shapers are all masters of their crafts but more than this, their work is reimagining the function and form of art to bring about a richer, more dynamic, more equal and creatively vibrant society.”
www.timeout.com
Meet the six Sydney artists who are blazing a trail for the future of their craftsThoughts?
Dr. Dre, Jimmy Iovine to launch what could be 'the coolest high school in America'
www.latimes.com
The new magnet high school will be based at Audubon Middle School. The campus in Leimert Park has experienced a sharp enrollment decline, as have nearby high schools.
‘“It's been an honour and a blessing to be part of the arts family here at Curtis Glass Studio," Musa said.’
(Thanks, also, to the enchanting Elaine Sander for the insightful arts-focused articles she reads and forwards to us!)
How a city in southern NSW is becoming an arts and culture hub for creatives
www.abc.net.au
Queanbeyan is one of the oldest inland towns in New South Wales, but thanks to a large injection of cash and a dedicated troupe of local creatives, the now city is taking on a new identity as an artistic hub.“A reminder to all casual and freelance performers, crew and related workers in Victoria's performing arts sector that help is available if you need it from the Victorian Actors' Benevolent Trust: vabt.com.au/apply/covid-19-assistance/ #MEAAequity #MEAACrew “ Reshared from MEAA
Melbourne circuit breaker nearly broke the arts, companies say
www.theage.com.au
Company losses are mounting and artists desperately need cash to cover the bills, while the number of calls for mental health support is rising.
Investing in Australian film and tv is so important! #MakeItAustralianWe are concerned at media reports that Netflix has been joined by free-to-air commercial television networks in opposing the introduction of new content rules for Netflix and other streaming video services.
Revenue and audiences for streaming providers are rapidly increasing, making Australia one of the most lucrative markets in the world. They should be required to invest a proportion of those earnings back into Australian content.
Without these rules our TV sets and streaming services will be full of tv shows from the US and elsewhere in the world and our unique Australian voices will be lost, as well as the jobs of those that work in the screen industry.
Read the full media release: www.meaa.org/mediaroom/government-must-ignore-bluster-of-netflix-and-free-tv-and-mandate-local-co...
#MakeItAustralian
and not just a bunch of "reality" shows either
The QCAA is pleased to be presenting an online forum with ACARA and Ausdance Queensland to discuss proposed changes to the P–10 Australian Curriculum: The Arts – Dance.
Visit our website to register for this free event for dance educators that runs from 5:30 pm to 7 pm on Thursday 3 June: events.qcaa.qld.edu.au/Event.aspx?e=1460&r=310
Yep sometimes you have to pull your "inner mountaineer" out of your hat.
Will there be an Arts Party next federal election 🤔 I hope so!
Candidate selections start next week - have you gotten your application in?
Message us if you want to stand up for the Arts in this upcoming NSW election!
In a nutshell
Is this a performance work?
is that t party for high quality or ordinary artists, and will you consider those, who don't know, as yet, that art covers every ones lifetime. or are you only another partial groups listing? When we Love their particular biases and prejudices, they often hate us more than that.
Especially BULLSHIT artists - just ask CNN & the Democrats!
Fuck off lol
as a member of the national leadership committee for the Progressive Labour Party (PLP) I'm pretty sure you will have our support....I will talk to the national president about this.
Vote ALP they have the History of support. Otherwise we get the LNP who will only support the Rich. Read about Gough Whitlam.
I do I do
yeah nah I'm just a boring non-creative type whose role is to provide their OPM
"gotten?"
Aids Party. Just more Woke jerks
Irrelevant nothingness invading my page