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 […]
Write to your local state parliament member about arts funding
*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 – 16 May 2016
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 […]
RALLY SPEECH NOTES: ROSS MCHENRY, MUSICIAN/COMPOSER/PRODUCER
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 […]
ROUND-UP: RALLY AGAINST ARTS FUNDING CUTS
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 […]
Rally Speech Notes: Rob Brookman, State Theatre Company of SA
Speech notes by Rob Brookman, Executive Director/Producer at State Theatre Company of South Australia. Presented at the ‘Rally Against Arts Funding Cuts: Culture Counts‘ at Parliament House steps on 19 April 2016. Downloadable version here I HAVE BEEN PONDERING FOR THE LAST THREE DAYS WHAT USEFUL THINGS I MAY HAVE TO SAY TO THIS GATHERING – HOW […]
2016 AICSA Memberships Due
HELP AICSA TO HELP YOU! Membership fees for Arts Industry Council of SA are now due for the 2016 calendar year. To join or renew, download a membership form and support our work for the SA arts industry. Previous members have been sent an invoice, so if you have missed out or need to check the status […]
Adelaide 2055 – Consultation on Draft
Adelaide 2055 Consultation The Arts Industry Council of SA recently released the draft publication Adelaide 2055, with “a vision in which culture, the arts and creative industries play a stronger and more vital role in the state’s future.” Adelaide 2055 draws together the ideas of 200 members of South Australia’s arts community who attended the 40 Year Vision for […]
CREATIVE BOOM REPORT RELEASED
CREATIVE BOOM A REPORT INTO FOUR SECTORS OF STRENGTH AND OPPORTUNITY IN THE ARTS In determining a future for South Australia, the relevance and strength of the arts and creative sector has never been more important. Besides providing enriching experiences and deep connection, the creative sector has the potential for significant growth, growing jobs and […]
Adelaide 2055 – Draft released for consultation
Calling the creative community to help refine the vision for the future Adelaide 2055: A 40 Year Vision for the Arts A publication released today by the Arts Industry Council of South Australia shares “a vision in which culture, the arts and creative industries play a stronger and more vital role in the state’s future.” Adelaide […]