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.

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.

Independent Performance Makers Weekend
Representatives of the AICSA recently took part in an Independent Performance Makers weekend of consultation and planning. Supported by Arts SA, the weekend at Carclew was led by visiting Arts Producer, Angharad Wynne-Jones, using an Open Space facilitation process. The central topic was

2011 State Budget Submission
The Arts Industry Council provides an annual submission to the Premier regarding the State Budget. To read the 2011 submission,please click here.

AICSA Welcome
AICSA would like to welcome Ms. Christie Anthoney to the Executive Committee. Christie brings a wealth of experience to the AICSA executive committee in various areas of the arts but particularly the training sectors through her position as Creative Director of Adelaide College