ACT Natimuk
Australia
ACT Natimuk is an artist led, artist run organisation. From its roots as an amateur theatre company in 1979, ACT Natimuk has developed into the diverse cultural entity it is today. It operates a vital program of activity with an approach that is two-fold: It not only supports the artists practice and the development of work that is unique to Natimuk via the Nati Frinj Biennale (NFB); but it also further expands on this with the development of a touring and partnership model called Made in Natimuk (MiN). This model allows the Natimuk associated artists and their works to enjoy continued success within national/international contexts whilst contributing to the long -term viability and therefore, the possibility of increasing the number of artists prepared to base their practice 4 hours from Melbourne.