• Australian Government / Australia Council for the Arts
  • Brisbane Powerhouse Arts
  • 18 February

    Day 1:

    The opening day of APAM 2014 featuring the welcome lunch, keynote event, opening ceremony and showcases not to be missed

  • 19 February

    Day 2:

    A jam-packed day of showcases and the first half of the pitch sessions, rounded up with an APAM first - the Curated Cabaret

  • 20 February

    Day 3:

    Meet the makers over breakfast, explore works on offer at mobile booths, listen to pitches and attend showcases in various locations

  • 21 February

    Day 4:

    Explore Brisbane's South Bank precinct as showcases take over QPAC, The Conservatorium and QUT Gardens Theatre

  • 22 February

    Day 5:

    A day not to be missed featuring showcases of large-scale works in dance, theatre and interdisciplinary arts and a very special closing event

The Exchange

Daily Schedule

18 February

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Conversation

Welcome Lunch

Join The Right Honourable, the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Councillor Graham Quirk and Tony Grybowski, Chief Executive Officer of the Australia Council for the Arts at APAM’s Welcome Lunch. This opening event matches first-time attendees with veteran delegates for a fun and informal meal designed to make everyone feel welcome.

18 February

3:30pm - 5:15pm

Conversation

Keynote Event

Join SBS TV’s 'Insight' host Jenny Brockie as she leads a panel of international artists and arts leaders in an exploration of artistic collaboration and co-creation set against the backdrop of the 21st century catchphrase ‘global’.

18 February

5:15pm - 6:30pm

Conversation

Opening Ceremony

After the Welcome to Country protocol APAM 2014 begins with the ritual of Ceremony; smoking and cleansing, preparing country to be performed on and travelled over, and paying respect to our ancestors who maintained this land for many thousands of years, and continue to do so today.

19 February

8:00am - 9:30am

Conversation

Breakfast Sessions

Start the day with breakfast and a chat at one of two moderated breakfast sessions that offer a platform for sharing ideas, stories and passions.

19 February

9:30am - 3:30pm

Conversation

Mobile Booths

To celebrate its new location in Brisbane and the number of partner venues involved, APAM 2014 features on-display booths that allow artists, companies, collectives and funding agencies to promote their work alongside APAM as it happens around the city.

19 February

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Conversation

Lunchtime Panel Sessions

Join local and international delegates for two dynamic panel sessions designed to further explore the themes of artistic collaboration and co-creation raised at the Keynote Event.

19 February

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Conversation

Round Table Sessions

Brisbane Powerhouse Artistic Director Kris Stewart hosts a series of 20 minute sessions that offer opportunities to discover more about specifics regions, countries and networks.

20 February

8:00am - 9:30am

Conversation

Breakfast Sessions

Start the day with breakfast and a chat at one of two moderated breakfast sessions that offer a platform for sharing ideas, stories and passions.

20 February

9:30am - 3:30pm

Conversation

Mobile Booths

To celebrate its new location in Brisbane and the number of partner venues involved, APAM 2014 features on-display booths that allow artists, companies, collectives and funding agencies to promote their work alongside APAM as it happens around the city.

20 February

10:00am - 10:45am

Conversation

ABC / Australia Council Information Session

Led by Katrina Sedgwick, Head of Arts ABC TV, and Terese Casu, Director, Arts Organisations Australia Council for the Arts, this session highlights some best practice models and outlines unique opportunities for artists and companies to explore leadership development and interdisciplinary models for cross platform and on-screen iterations.

20 February

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Conversation

Lunchtime Panel Sessions

Join local and international delegates for two dynamic panel sessions designed to further explore the themes of artistic collaboration and co-creation raised at the Keynote Event.

20 February

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Conversation

Lunchtime Workshop hosted by APACA and TNV

As the line between presenting and producing increasingly blurs, the space for curation, commissioning and programming is increasing. This lunch and workshop recognises this shift and delves into the changes that are happening in the performing arts sector in Australia and internationally.

21 February

9:30am - 2:00pm

Conversation

Mobile Booths

To celebrate its new location in Brisbane and the number of partner venues involved, APAM 2014 features on-display booths that allow artists, companies, collectives and funding agencies to promote their work alongside APAM as it happens around the city.

21 February

5:10pm - 6:10pm

Conversation

Blak: the Art of Language

Blak considers how Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists assert their Blackness through their art in the 21st Century. Join Rachael Maza, Vernon Ah Kee, Jason De Santis and Lorna Munro for 60 minutes of Blackness that will reframe your terms of reference.

22 February

9:30am - 1:00pm

Conversation

Mobile Booths

To celebrate its new location in Brisbane and the number of partner venues involved, APAM 2014 features on-display booths that allow artists, companies, collectives and funding agencies to promote their work alongside APAM as it happens around the city.

22 February

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Conversation

Closing Lunch and Celebrations

Bid a fond farewell to APAM 2014 at our closing celebrations. Join fellow delegates for one final afternoon session of catching up and wrapping up and say goodbye to friends and colleagues old and new – until we meet again in 2016.