*Note: In the lead up to the Federal Election, AICSA currently encourages you to write to federal representatives and Minister for the Arts, Senator Mitch Fifield, about arts funding cuts to Australia Council for the Arts. Read more here.* 3 May 2016 Dear artists, arts workers and arts lovers, In light of proposed state […]
AICSA AGM – MONDAY 16 MAY AICSA’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 16 May, featuring an outline of AICSA’s work during 2015 and the election of six committee positions. Following AGM formalities, there will be an discussion on AICSA’s next steps in 2016, including advocacy around arts funding cuts and campaigning in the lead-up to the federal […]
The Arts Industry Council of South Australia (AICSA) are currently seeking Expressions of Interest for our Executive Officer position. As Executive Officer, you will be the first point of contact for the Council and will have a sound overview of the arts sector and current issues. To be successful in this position, you will need […]
Speech notes by Ross McHenry, independent musician/composer/producer. Presented at the ‘Rally Against Arts Funding Cuts: Culture Counts‘ at Parliament House steps on 19 April 2016. Good afternoon friends. We are all here because we passionately believe in South Australia as a state of cultural significance. You have heard from my peers about the catastrophic effects […]
Last week’s Rally Against Arts Funding Cuts attracted a 500-strong crowd of artists, arts workers and arts lovers to the steps of Parliament House on Tuesday 19 April. The rally voiced concerns for the sustainability of SA’s arts industry, with arts organisations and artists facing the prospect of significantly reduced state government funding, compounded by […]
Australia Council funding announcement week
This is a very anxious week for many of our members, who will find out their results from the Australia Council’s 4-year funding round. A number of organisations will be successful and from all reports will receive their full ask. Their future for the next four years will be secure. Everyone wishes them all the […]