One of AICSA’s goals is to extend the reach of our communications to engage with not only our members but the broader sector, the government, the media and the public to communicate the value of arts and culture.
Meeting with Peter Garrett
On Friday 6 August representatives from The Arts Industry Council met with Federal Arts Minister Peter Garrett to raise a number of key issues of our members in advance of the federal election. To read the notes from this meeting please click below:
Executive Committee Positions for AIC
There have been a few movements within the AICSA executive committee and new positions are as follows: Co-Chair: Alison Dunn Co-Chair: Tricia Walton Deputy Chair: Phil Callaghan Treasurer: Gordon Andersen Alison and Tricia take over from out-going Chair, Carolyn Ramsey who resigned at
Letter to the Premier
The Arts Industry Council recently sent the following letter to the Premiere of South Australia regarding the upcoming State budget and the following response was received: Letter to the Premier Response from the Premier
Pre-Election Campaigning and Coverage
The Arts Industry Council was actively involved in campaigning prior to the Federal election to ensure that the arts was given due consideration by all Parties. Please see below for a summary of the action that was taken and some of the coverage
New Models, New Money
A foundation for the artist The Arts Industry Council recently was instrumental in securing a range of consultations in South Australia for the ‘New Model, New Money – A Foundation for the Artist’ study that was initiated by the Centre for Social Impact
Correspondence with Minister John Hill
AICSA has recently written to Minister John Hill to advise him of these thoughts and to request that representation of practicing professional artists on Boards is considered and prioritised when making ministerial appointments to Statutory Authorities and other government appointed Boards.