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Creating Waves Regional arts-a powerful force
2nd National Conference 27-30 October 2000
Across Australia people are engaged in artistic and cultural activities which further enrich their communities and meet their creative needs. There are many experiences to be shared and many stories to be told.
Creating Waves, to be held in Esperance, Western Australia, will discuss practical ways to sustain and broaden community participation in arts and cultural development. Topics include:
- Collaboration in a Competitive World;
- Arts as a Powerful Force for Positive Change;
- Local Connections; and
- Different Stories.
Contact
To receive a full program and registration form phone (08) 9481 0077 or email conference@cartswa.asn.au
How we view the arts: A new report
In June the Prime Minister John Howard, launched the most comprehensive research ever undertaken about Australians' attitudes to the arts, which shows we are more interested in arts and cultural pursuits than our national image suggests.
The Australia Council's report, Australians and the Arts: What do the arts mean to Australians? is said to be the first of its kind in the world. Of those surveyed 88 per cent believe it's important to have some creative skill. Well over 90 per cent place a high value on learning about new things, while 80 per cent say they feel good when they express themselves creatively. And 85 per cent of respondents said the arts should be an important part of the education of every Australian child.
The report is a key part of the Australia Council's national strategy to promote the value of the arts.
The Prime Minister also announced a 23-member Steering Committee to respond to recommendations of the Australia Council's report. The Committee, drawn from media, business, arts and sport, including comedian, Greig Pickhaver (aka HG Nelson) and sportswoman, Jane Flemming, will advise the Council on strategies to promote and expand the reach of the arts.
Contact
For more information contact the Australia Council on (02) 9215 9000 or refer to the website: www.ozco.gov.au
Artbank appointments
New Chairman for Artbank
Visual artist, art commentator and academic Ted Snell was appointed the new Chairman of Artbank on 21 March 2000.
Associate Professor Snell, who is Head of the School of Art and Dean of Art at Curtin University of Technology, has been involved in the visual arts for 30 years and holds many appointments in the arts sector. These include:
- Chair, Australian Council of University Art and Design Schools; and
- Board member, National Association for the Visual Arts.
A talented visual artist, Professor Snell has curated a number of significant exhibitions and his work is widely shown through solo exhibitions in Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane as well as many public and private collections here and abroad.
Artbank representative in Victoria
Victorians will have much easier access to Artbank collections, curatorial skills and services with the establishment of an Artbank presence in Melbourne.
Ms Anna Clabburn has been appointed Artbank's local representative in Victoria. Ms Clabburn will take established and contemporary artists to a much wider audience.
She has post graduate qualifications in Fine Arts from Melbourne University and has curated, and written about contemporary art exhibitions both nationally and regionally. She is well placed to introduce Victorians to the riches of the Artbank collection.
Contact
Visit Artbank's website at www.artbank.gov.au
Tourism with Integrity
Tourism with Integrity-best practice strategies for cultural heritage organisations in the tourism industry is a practical guide for cultural and heritage organisations wanting to succeed in the tourism industry while maintaining their cultural values and integrity.
It uses a self-assessment process that allows organisations to consider their performance and priorities using a wide range of indicators.