Creating art that balances the needs, wants and desires of art makers, presenters and audiences.
Presented by Australian Performing Arts Centres Association (APACA) and Theatre Network Australia (TNA) in association with APAM NEEDS, WANTS, DESIRES - INDUSTRY WORKSHOP
90 minutes Ballroom 1, Sofitel Brisbane Central THIS EVENT HAS REACHED CAPACITY
“Freedom of expression demonstrated by creativity is a social asset. If consumers are only presented with what they want or will readily accept, then the potential for social change and intellectual diversity is greatly curtailed.” (Hirschman, 1983)
Following on from the success of their 2014 lunchtime workshop, Theatre Network Australia (TNA) and Australian Performing Arts Centres Association (APACA) again join forces to present a workshop exploring needs, wants and desires in the arts world.
What does it mean to make and present art that is relevant to audiences? As makers and presenters how do we balance giving audiences what they will readily accept and also build social capital?
Hosted by Rick Heath and Nicole Beyer, this workshop explores these questions from different perspectives, taking into account the needs, wants and desires of art makers, presenters and audiences.
Panel Members:
- PHILIPPE BACHMAN, Director, La Comete - National Stage & 360 Network, France
- ROSIE DENNIS, Artistic Director, Urban Theatre Projects, Sydney
- SHOSHANA POLANCO, International Producer, La Teatreria, Mexico
- JERRY REMKES, Programmer, Arts Centre Melbourne
Update: Expressions of interest to participate in this event have now closed.
The number of EOI’s received far exceeded the capacity of the event. Attendees were selected based on suitability and have been notified by email. Thank you for your interest in this event.
THIS EVENT HAS REACHED CAPACITY
MEET THE HOSTS
Rick Heath
Rick has worked in the performing arts industry for over 25 years. He is the Director of Push Management Pty Ltd, a strategy, planning and management consultancy. Rick is a graduate from the WA Academy of Performing Arts. He also holds a Bachelor of Business and has worked extensively for many arts companies across Australia including Dance North (Townsville), Arts On Tour, Barking Gecko Theatre Co, Perth Theatre Company, Australian Dance Theatre and Sydney Opera House. In 2014-15 Rick was Executive Producer for the Perth International Arts Festival and recently returned to his role as Executive Director of the Australian Performing Arts Centres Association [APACA].
Rick has been a board member and Chair of arts organisations. He sat on, and chaired, the Dance and Physical Theatre panel for the Helpmann awards between 2004 and 2013.
Rick has been intimately involved in the development of national touring of the performing arts in Australia. Together with Harley Stumm, Rick developed Australia’s first National Touring Framework for the Australia Council for the Arts.
Nicole Beyer
Nicole joined Theatre Network as its founding Director in May 2009. From 2016, the organisation is changing its name to Theatre Network Australia, reflecting its role as the national industry development organisation for the small to medium and independent performing arts sector. Nicole’s arts management career began in New York where she worked for celebrated artist Marylyn Dintenfass in the 1990s. Past positions in Australia include CEO roles at Back To Back Theatre, Young People and the Arts Australia and Arts Access Victoria. She has worked as a consultant, worked for government and chaired many arts boards, including Arts Access Australia, Geelong Arts Alliance, Snuff Puppets and The Village Festival.
Nicole is currently co-convenor of ArtsPeak, and on the boards of the Arts Industry Council (Vic), the Performing Arts Touring Alliance, the Australian Performing Arts Centres Association, and Deakin University’s Arts and Cultural Management Program. As the daughter of European immigrants, and the mother of adopted Chinese children, Nicole has a strong commitment to diversity in the arts. Nicole has a Masters of Public Policy and Management (MPPM) from Monash University (2013).