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Note from YPAAA note f r om YPAA headquarter sHello YPAA members!

I have had the opportunity now to spend a couple of days working from Victoria and two days in the office so far as part of my transition into the role of Executive Director.

It was great to get to Brisbane, even for such a short time, and find my feet a little.

Imogene and the crew at Feral Arts have welcomed me very warmly, as you would imagine, and I am keen to get to know Brisbane much better once I commence full time on March 21.

It was lovely to hear from members welcoming me as well. Thank you very much.

I am very excited about taking on the role and the opportunities to work with and for the members, present and future as we continue to build the organisation.

The first few months promise to be very busy and I trust very fruitful. The Blueprint groups are scheduled to re-commence in the next few days which is great. Come Out will be a brilliant opportunity to see your work, take part in my first AGM for YPAA and a first real chance to meet face to face with many of the members .

Then it’s off to Sydney and Melbourne for Australia Council and sector meetings and a range of tasks in the lead up to ASSITEJ in Copenhagen/Malmoe in May.

There will be a focus for me initially to ensure existing funding for the organisation is secured for the short to mid-term. After this I am keen to begin the longer term process of broadening the funding base of the organisation further and am investigating some very successful existing models.

During this time I will support development of the Youth Arts Market in Western Australia, in addition to development of a National Camps initiative. Both of which I look forward to immensely.

I trust you may have had an opportunity to respond to our member survey (page 3). It will assist us to shape priorities in the development of the next three year Strategic Business plan for the organisation with your input. This important work will take place during the Come Out Festival when the board and I will gather to ensure the organisation has well defined goals that expand the organisation meaningfully while meeting the needs of its members.

Importantly, many of the questions in the survey were influenced by the National Conversations findings.

On another note, Rick Heath , APACA ED, has alerted us to a major fund for regional infrastructure being rolled out by the current Federal Minister for the Arts and Minister for Regional Australia, Simon Crean. admin@apaca.com.au (More info on page 10)

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The experience in Victoria, in the aftermath of the tragic bushfires, was that infrastructure projects such as the building (or re-building in this case) of local halls, sporting facilities and community buildings could accommodate significant consideration for arts activity once this need was placed firmly on the agenda.

I would hope YPAA and its members might be well placed to engage in the debate, and influence the decision makers and I would encourage members to investigate the opportunity and let us know their thoughts. Then we might be in a position to put forward a broadly representative view for consideration AND/OR target specific regions with identified needs. Many thanks Rick for the heads up.

At the time of this newsletter going out , up to 30 YPAA members have advised us that they will be attending the 17th ASSITEJ International Congress and Festival in Copenhagen and Malmoe in May. This is outstanding representation and reflects a vibrant sector and a real flow on from the success of Adelaide in 2008.

If you are yet to decide on attending this extraordinary event and have not attended an ASSITEJ International Congress and Festival before, I highly recommend the experience and the opportunities it brings. Especially given it is in Scandanavia where the work with, for and by young people has long set benchmarks artistically. It also provides unrivalled networking and development opportunities for artists, educators and companies.

Until then, I invite you to come to the AGM in Adelaide on March 28, and of course, I would welcome any opportunity to meet with you during the festival.

And please feel free to call the office or email me if there is anything you would like to discuss.Cheers,

Jim Lawson

YPAA Executive Director

Saturday March 20 is Theatre for Children World Day

Please see the letter below from the President of ASSITEJ International for the World Day of Theatre for a Young Audience

World Heritage and Wonder of the WorldTheatre is truly a living tradition— all over the world. The performing arts have been part of cultural life for thousands of years, and for centuries they have also addressed themselves to audiences of children and young people.

The value of offering involvement with theatre arts from the very beginning of childhood, throughout a whole lifetime, is clear. The act of watching theatre is itself an art, which must be learned. Listening must be practiced in order to begin to understand. Theatre for young audiences has something to show, something to say, something to communicate: impressions and expressions, attitudes and actions, experiences and insights.

Onstage, stories may be told, but their images and meanings can arise only when an audience is there to perceive them. This is a mystery! For this reason, theatre is not simply part of world heritage; it ought to be recognised as the ninth wonder of the world. And actors, playwrights, directors, musicians, dramaturges, educators, technicians, costume and set designers continue to cherish all of these wonders for the next generation. It must it become possible for all children and young people to partake in this legacy.

Therefore, I address the World Day of Theatre for a Young Audience in the hope that politics, civil society, and global markets and local businesses will give special attention to theatre for young audiences; that they will enable it to guarantee that every child in every kindergarten, and every schoolchild in every school year, may go to the theatre at least twice. For play-acting can only become a true play when an audience is there to play along.

Wolfgang SchneiderPresidentASSITEJ International

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YPAA News

YPAA Annual General MeetingYPAA’s Annual General Meeting will be held at 3pm on Monday 28 March in Adelaide during the Come Out Festival. We hope that you can attend, exercise your voting rights as a YPAA member, meet the board and YPAA staff, and join us in the Come Out Festival delegate activities arranged for after the meeting. If you can not attend the AGM, we encourage you to return the attached proxy form as an absentee vote.

All YPAA Members are eligible and encouraged to particpate. If you are unable to attend, you may still vote using the proxy form online.When: Monday 28 March 2011, 3-4pmWhere: Rehearsal Room, 2, Adelaide Festival Centre, AdelaideDeadline: RSVP to attend AGM by 4pm, Thurs 24 March. Contact: info@ypaa.net

Proxy FormsThis form is only valid if emailed to YPAA prior to the start of the meeting, or brought to the AGM by the person named as the proxy and handed to the Chair before the commencement of the meeting. All forms must be signed with original hand writing. It is preferable that you print, sign and scan the form to return via email. Electronic signatures are not accepted. Alternatively, you can post to YPAA (PO Box 1236, New Farm, QLD 4005). The proxy form is found online: www.ypaa.netDeadline: Return all Proxy forms by 4pm, Wed 23 MarchContact: info@ypaa.net

Come Out Festival delegate activities after AGMYPAA has arranged for the AGM to be followed by Come Out Festival delegate activities, including a drinks event with SA Minister of Education and Professor Guy Claxton, followed by a keynote address on Children and Creativity in Education by Guy Claxton. More info: http://www.comeoutfestival.com.au/program/children-and-creativity-in-education

Come Out Festival’s special YPAA member delegate deal is $30 and includes:• 4-5 pm: Drinks and nibbles with SA Minister of Education

and Professor Guy Claxton ($20) • 5-6pm: Keynote Address: Children and Creativity in

Education - Professor Guy Claxton ($10)

About cost: Please note that all funds will go directly to the Come Out Festival, and YPAA will not profit from these activities. Any extra charges incurred are trybooking administrative fees and credit card surcharge. You may purchase tickets to these two events separately if you can only attend one or the other, but we encourage you to attend both.

Deadline: pre-purchase entry to the Come Out Festival delegate activities by 4pm, Thurs 24 MarchPurchase: http://www.trybooking.com/mnx

7.30-9pm: Casual dinner with YPAA at a local restaurant (pay for self on the night)

YPAA SurveyYPAA has opened an online survey to reflect on our activities last year, and to help plan for the future. As a YPAA member, your feedback on our programs and services, as well as your suggestions on the future direction of YPAA is highly valuable to us. As a membership based organisation, your advice on how to best shape your peak organisation in order to best suit your needs is critical to YPAA’s success.

This survey contains some questions regarding your recommendations on the future direction of YPAA. The suggested potential activities listed are a result of feedback provided by you during the National Conversation Tour in November 2011. This survey will assist us in prioritising those activities you would like to see actioned in the next three years. Your timely feedback will be used in a number of ways:

1. Evaluate YPAA’s programs, services and activities in 20102. To view your evaluation to direct activities in 20113. Highlight the activities you would most like to see in YPAA’s next three year business plan (2012-2014)4. To ensure our communications with you are timely and effective

We look forward to receiving your feedback and continuing to instill your confidence in YPAA.

Access Survey online: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/V2DHJ8DPlease endevour to complete by Thurs 24 March, 5pmIt will take no more than 5-10 mins to complete.

Membership Profiles online - upload your info All YPAA members are encouraged to upload their profile information to the YPAA website. Use your YPAA membership to assist you with networking, national and international profile raising. All members (or the key member of group memberships) will by now have received their membership login and password via an automated email. Please contact YPAA on 07- 3254-0553 or email info@ypaa.net if you have not received yours, or would like your password reset.

1. Please contact YPAA directly by phone or email if you have not received, or lost your login password. Go to www.ypaa.net, use your information to log onto your personal profile. The log-on option is currently on all pages behind the front page.

2. Go to www.ypaa.net, use your information to log onto your personal profile. The log-on option is currently on all pages behind the front page.

3. Upload your org profile, logo, contact details etc in the fields provided (or personal bio, photo and contacts for individuals).

All info immediately uploads on the PYAA website. Only those profiles with information entered will be visible in the online search.

Example of YPAA individual member profile for Tjoni Johansen

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Blueprint Groups

Blueprint Groups are discussion groups of practitioners from around Australia on specific topics of interest. The benefits of these Blueprint groups are to cohesively unite like-minded practitioners associated by practice rather than office location to network nationally, to share their experiences, to support each other, and to make positive change.

The Performance for the very young blueprint group was a great success on Thursday 17 March. The recorded conversation, and research that was discussed will be uploaded to the YPAA website shortly.

The remaining conversations will be held on Tuesday 22 March at the following times (EST Brisbane time)

•ArtisticDirectorsandGeneralManagers,12-1pm

•ArtsinEducation,1-2pm

•Workingwithyoungpeople13+,2-3pm

If you would like to RSVP late to any of these conversations, simply email Imogene at info@ypaa.net

Requirements: You must be a financial member of YPAA to participate in these groups. A landline is recommended for the purpose of this teleconference to avoid all costs.

YPAA Member project fundraising with Pozible:

Check out this new pozible fundraising project by YPAA Member, WA Youth Theatre. They are aiming to raise $3000 in 90 days for their next production, ‘Clark in Sarajevo’.

Set in former Yugoslavia in the 1990’s ‘Clark in Sarajevo’ follows a young naive Australian war correspondent as he learns the human cost of conflict. “Help support this production and give bright young performers a chance to shine and consider themselves and their role in society.”

http://www.pozible.com.au/index.php/archive/index/239/description/0/4344

Other ongoing YPAA member fundraising projects from last month include: Steps youth Dance Co’s Pehonix Regional Tour and Human Ventures’ Shockwave Festival fundraising , left.

Cost for Pozible:

Fees for using Pozible are only applied to successful projects. The standard fee for Pozible is 7.5% of your successful project, however, YPAA members will receive a discounted fee of 5% .

What does Pozible crowdfunding involve?

1. Define a specific project that would attract funds with clear goals.

2. Define a funding target to reach your goals. Make sure this is realistic. You won’t receive any of your funds if you raise less than your targeted amount. You will have up to 90 days to raise these funds.

3. Conceive rewards that your donors can either see their funds going to purchase directly, or that they will receive as a thank you if they donate up to a certain amount.

4. Read the Pozible project guidelines and submit your project brief, and an image. http://www.pozible.com.au

5. Wait for your project to be accepted, create it online, and communicate your YPAA membership to receive your discounted rate.

6. Once it is online, tell everyone you know! Use your traditional databases as well as facebook, twitter, and get it out to the media.

Tips for using Pozible:

• Don’t rely on general traffic from the website to raise your funds. Although you may receive some new traffic, it’s crucial to promote your profile from your existing fanbase.

• Set a realistic goal. If your project fails to raise 100% its funding goals, all pending payments are cancelled and no fees will apply to either the project creator or the supporters. You may raise more than 100% of your goal.

• Check out the successful past projects on the website to get a feel for what made them successful

• The rewards can hit a number of different motivations, so think of who your audience is. Do you have a quirky group t-shirt, free entry tickets, pictures you could reproduce, recorded music you could distribute? Or can you guarantee that $50 will provide one young person with an opportunity, and return thank you card from that person? Be creative.

• Tell YPAA so we can help get the word out. We’re here to help, and we can tell over 1000 people of your project aims through this newsletter.

• Encourage donations of any amount, the minimum is $1.

More info: http://www.pozible.com.au

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Come Out Festival and Delegate Package

Come Out Festival are running a hosted delegate program creating the perfect way for artists, educators and presenters to get the most out of the festival. Some of you may wish to purchase this delegate package. In this case, it is not necessary for you to purchase the above two tickets for $30 as they will be included in this total delegate package cost. Please RSVP directly to me if you will be attending, but have already pre-purchased tickets via the Come Out Festival delegate package.

The Delegate package will run over 5 days, from Friday 25 to Tuesday 29 March and includes tickets and VIP invitations to performances and special events.

The COME OUT Festival Delegates will navigate the program in groups of 10 and will be hosted by a South Australian Youth Arts practitioner, allowing for an in depth artistic and social festival experience.

Cost: • $500 - This includes tickets to events and productions,

transport between venues, food and drinks on entry to the Artist/Delegate Networking Function and discounted drinks for the duration of the festival at the SPACE BAR at the Adelaide Festival Centre).

• $250 – Special price for YPAA members not in receipt of program funding

Info: http://www.comeoutfestival.com.au/delegates-area

National Regional Arts Broadband Forum

Regional arts practitioners, policy makers, stakeholders from across the country are gathering at Parliament house for the Regional Arts Australia Broadband Forum at the end of this month.

In attendance will be Simon Crean MP, who will discuss the national broadband roll out and the many opportunities it is anticpated to bring to regional arts and communities to create art, provide new work opportunities, new ways to communicate, make new contacts, exchange idea sand for greater access to skills and professional development.

The aim is to come up with practical ways to maximise the benefits of high speed broadband in the arts and cultural sector, with a particular focrus on regional and remote communities. The forum aims to spark wider engagement in this topic in the arts and cultural sector over the coming years, in conjunction with the National Broadband Network.

This was an important and common topic raised as part of YPAA’s National Conversation Tour last year. We encourage all available to attend, or to alternatively participate in the live webcast and twitter conversations, and contribute your ideas and experiences prior to the event.

You can share your thoughts online prior to the event about your latest regional arts project with your thoughts on what impact better broadband will have on your arts practice, your community or your life more broadly. Communicate this by creating an online digital postcard online at: http://ps3beta.com/project/7715

below: digital postcard created by YPAA

The webcast is designed to enable people who can’t attend the forum in person, to listen in and participate online (particularly those in regional/remote Australia).

When: Monday 28 March, 9.45am to 3pmMore info: http://www.regionalarts.org.auEmail: ruth.smiles@regionalarts.com.auWebcast: http://ps3beta.com/project/7715Webcast Register: http://ps3beta.com/join?actions=join-project%3D7715Twitter: #artsbroadband

Long PaddockLong Paddock is a twice yearly event that brings together presenters and producers from all around Australia to generate national tours. Presenters attend to see a range of work that they may wish to program and producers attend to promote a production or meet presenters and other producers.

Pitching spots give producers the opportunity to promote their productions. Pitching is by invitation only and is as a result of high level of presenter votes during the Long Paddock voting round. Some additional pitching spots are also awarded to ‘wild cards’.

Each Long Paddock is scheduled to coincide with Playing Australia grant rounds and this in turn has an impact on the touring dates being discussed at each forum.When: 6-7 April, 2011 at the Gold Coast Performing Arts Centre (In preparation for Playing Australia deadline of June 1 for national tours in 2012 and 2013).More info: http://www.cyberpaddock.com.au/presenter/info/longpaddock

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National Youth Week is 1 - 10 April 2011.Many places around Australia have local grants for national youth week projects or partnerships. Get involved and start planning to host an event now!More info: http://www.youthweek.com

Spaces of Performance Conference, WAThe Drama Australia National Conference celebrates and explores spaces of performance.Spaces of Performance kicks off a cocktail party in the foyer of the Heath Ledger Theatre on Thursday. The conference opening features speaker Patrice Baldwin. Friday April 1 and Saturday April 2 have plenty to offer teachers of all age groups but on Friday there are additional special offerings for primary and middle school teachers. There are keynote addresses, workshops and research papers, industry booths and great networking opportunities. Barking Gecko is performing Angela Betzien’s Hoods and Improvilicious is featured on Saturday. Two special highlights on Saturday April 2 are a keynote address from David Milroy and an all star Australian playwrights’ panel to complete the conference.When: 31 March to 2 AprilWhere: State Theatre of Western Australia, PerthMore info: http://www.spacesofperformance2011.com/

Showcase Victoria 2011Produced by Regional Arts Victoria and the Victorian Association of Performing Arts Centres (VAPAC), Showcase Victoria is the premier annual promotional event for Producers and Presenters involved in the performing arts. Showcase 2011 is geared towards organising Victorian state performing arts tours during 2012. Running over two days (26-27 May), Presenters from across the state will gather to sample the latest works available in order to program future tours.More info: http://www.rav.net.au/about-us/news-media/story/648/

Australian Youth Affairs Coalition Conference 2011, NSWAYAC is excited to announce their national conference in Sydney. This will be the first national youth affairs conference in Australia in 4 years. The conference will bring together young people, youth workers, government representatives, researchers and others with an interest in youth to discuss current issues and emerging trends amongst Australia’s young people. AYAC is also calling for abstracts from those keen to present at the AYAC National Youth Conference 2011. Abstract submissions close next Friday, 25 March 2011.Where: Sydney Convention & Exhibition CentreWhen: 30 May - 1 June 2011More info: http://www.ayac.org.au

Creative Generator SEQ & Queensland Arts Council present the [Social] Networking Events, QLDHow to connect with virtually every artist in the world . The Creative Generator SEQ, Queensland Arts Council and SEQ Councils invite you to attend a series of free [Social] Networking Events to be held across South East Queensland during February, March and April 2011. Artists from the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Redlands, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley, Somerset, Logan, Ipswich and the Gold Coast are encouraged to attend.

The evenings will give artists from across all art forms an opportunity to network with artists and arts organisations from around the region, and aims to promote future partnerships and collaborations. The Creative Generator for South East Qld, Tim McGee, will also speak about how you can market and sell your work online and how to use the power of Social Networks like Twitter (https://twitter.com/#!/CreativeGenSEQ) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home) to help you connect with virtually every artist and customer in the world. Cost: FreeRegister: http://creativegeneratorseq.wordpress.com/ events-workshops/the-social-networking-event/

Pro f e s s i ona l Deve l o pment Opportunites

Drama Therapy Forum, VICNarrative and the Creative Arts for treating Anxiety and Trauma in ChildrenLA based Dr Pamela Dune is coming to Australia and is holding a workshop in April ‘Drama Therapy, Narrative and the Creative Arts for Treating Anxiety and Trauma in Children’. This event is to “grow this field” in Australia; to train the first generation of drama therapists who will be pioneers in Melbourne.

Participants will explore different drama therapy, narrative and creative arts approaches of working with anxiety and trauma in clinical and educational settings. Approaches will explore externalizing methods, use of fantastic reality and storymaking, as well as using projective methods involving objects, puppets and other projective materials. Participants will learn about evidence based research in the field as well as current brain research on trauma.When: Sat 16 April, 10am-6pmWhere: Abbotsford Convent. The Community Room, St Heliers Street, Abbotsford, Melbourne. VICCost: $220 ($195 conc)More Info: YPAA Member, Leonie Hurry at 0438580247 or Email: dramatherapyinst@hotmail.com

Shakespeare, Mythology and New Approaches to Literacy, VICShakespeare, Mythology and New Approaches to Literacy is based on two related strands of the work of the Education Program of Western Edge and will demonstrate how partnerships between schools and arts organisations can deliver VELS outcomes, boost literacy and create high quality community performances in Primary and Secondary schools.

There will be two short presentations including documentary films and young people talking about their experiences. The presentations will be of direct use to teachers and arts education practitioners seeking to reinvigorate their praxis. The forum will also launch Western Edge’s new Education Resource Bank including scripts and teaching notes.When: Thurs 31 March, 4.30-6.30pm Where: Phoenix Youth Centre, 72 Buckley Street, Footscray Register: 03-93620046 or Contact: criena@westernedge.org.au More info: http://www.westernedge.org.au

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Free Marketing advice workshops, Alice Springs & DarwinWorkshop 1: Why you need a hard working marketing planRecommended for CEOs, GMs, Venue Managers, Marketing Directors and Marketing ManagersWorkshop 2: Creative, cost effective marketing strategies Recommended for all marketing staff These are designed to really get your marketing plans and strategies into top gear and make sure you’re spending your marketing budget as effectively as possible. Prepared and presented by Merryn Carter and Tess Dryza, these workshops are part of the ADVICE Professional Development. All arts organisations are welcome to attend. When: Mon 21 March 2.30-5pm; Tues 22 March 10-12:30pm Where: Witchetty’s, Araluen Arts Centre, Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs When: Wed 23 March 10-12.30pm, 1.30-4pm Where: The Gallery, Darwin Entertainment Centre, 93 Mitchell Street, Darwin.RSVP: Summa Durie, s.durie@australiacouncil.gov.au or phone: 02 9215 9042More info: http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/advice

Free Public Forum, VICThe Cultural Development Network and the City of Melbourne are presenting their first free public forum for 2011 ‘Home... Lands?’. Constructing home and identity with young people from refugee backgrounds through media and technology.

This forum seeks to address issues arising from young people’s use of technology in construction of identity and home in a new country. Can re-settlement of young people from refugee backgrounds be more successful if identification and communication with home communities is maintained? How can technology assist with this?When: Wednesday 23 March, 2:00 – 5:00 pmWhere: Blue Room, Multicultural Arts Hub, 506 Elizabeth Street, MelbourneCost: Free, but for catering purposes, RSVP via http://www.trybooking.com/LDNPhone: 03 9658 9976Contact: contact@culturaldevelopment.net.auMore info: http://www.culturaldevelopment.net.au

Professional Development Opportunities for TeachersSydney Opera House Masterclass: The Possibilities of Creative Play in Theatre Making with Patch TheatreIn this Masterclass, participants will explore the possibilities of visual theatre using a limited palette of elements by applying the principals of creative play. Presented by Dave Brown, Artistic Director of Patch Theatre Company, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills under the guidance of an internationally renowned artist.When: Wed 6 April, 6-8pmWhere: Playhouse, Sydney Opera HouseCost: $50 (including free parking at the Sydney Opera House carpark)Coming up in July and August are two more exciting Masterclasses, one by Jamie Atkins (of Circus Incognitis) and the other by Fevered Sleep (of The Forest). More info: http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/whatson/masterclass_patch.aspx

Training in Aesthetics of Theatre of the Oppressed, QLDTheatre of the Oppressed is as a framework through which individuals can create spaces for equitable and democratic participation through critically exploring how oppression is maintained, and how communities can locate strategies for change, through creative investigation. Barbara Santos, international leader in Theatre of the Oppressed and Xris Reardon, director from Third Way Theatre in Melbourne, are delivering this workshop program.When: 15-17 April, 10am-2pm, and 3.30-7.30pmWhere: Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts, South Brisbane, QLDCost: $355 conc/ $400 full/ $490 orgsMore info: thirdwaytheatre@gmail.com or 03-9005-7460

Future Events to p lan f o r

APACA Conference, WAIn 2011 the APACA Performing Arts Conference will join forces with both the Australia Council for the Arts’ annual Marketing Summit as well as the Blue Heeler Network’s National Long Paddock Touring Forum.When: 29 August - 2 Sept 2011 Where: Perth More info: http://www.apaca.com.au/conference Australian Theatre Forum, QLDTo be held during the Brisbane Festival, and hosted by the Brisbane Powerhouse. Save the date and stay tuned for info. When: 19-22 September 2011 Where: Brisbane More info: http://tnv.net.au

5th World Summit on Arts and Culture, VICThe Summit will bring together government and cultural leaders from over 80 countries to explore how artists can give voice to diverse communities and concerns through collaborations with experts in health and well being, the environment, education, business, new technologies, cultural identity and more.When: 3-6 October 2011 Where: Melbourne More info: http://www.artsummit.org/

Theatrespace Symposium, NSWThe major findings of the TheatreSpace study will be launched at the TheatreSpace Symposium. This forum will be the first of its kind to incorporate theatre companies, arts venue managements, educational providers and young theatregoers. The event will also host international presenters and convene panels made up of performing arts industry members, teachers and young people involved in the research. When: 14-16 November 2011 Where: Sydney, Opera House More info: http://theatrespace.org.au/events

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Things to Know About

Australian PoetryThe Australian Poetry Centre has kicked off the new year with a name change and a new direction. Now known as Australian Poetry, this body has been created after a merger between the Poets Union (based in NSW) and the Australian Poetry Centre (based in Victoria).

Australian Poetry will serve as the peak industry body for poetry in Australia and will be charged with developing an increased interest in, and providing greater access to, Australian poetry and poets. Australian Poetry is based at the Wheeler Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas, Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.Contact: 03 9094 7827Email: admin@australianpoetrycentre.org.auOnline: http://www.australianpoetry.org/

Wider Youth A f fa i r s Events :

Towards a Just NT – Designing the Future TogetherSource: http://www.ntyan.com.au/index.php/news/entry/ntcoss_towards_a_just_nt_designing_the_future_together/The Social and Community Sector, the Northern Territory Council of Social Service announce their conference, Towards a just NT – Designing the future together. It will provide a unique opportunity to increase the links, partnerships and collaboration between community sector organisations and the NT Government in particular, in order to strengthen the community sector and offer the best services to the Northern Territory community.It will:• encourage the exchange of information, ideas and strategies

for change within six identified areas (income management, transport, child protection, partnerships, asylum seekers, youth) in the Northern Territory

• identify key strategies to contribute to a more socially just Northern Territory

Contact: Roma on 08 8948 2665 admin@ntcoss.org.auWhere: Darwin Airport ResortWhen: 14-15 April

Interrupting Transmission: youth | change | policy | practiceThe Australian Youth Affairs Coalition is coordinating a national youth affairs conference this year. Speakers confirmed so far include Simon McKeon, this year’s Australian of the Year, and Jan Owen, CEO of the Foundation for Young Australians. The call for abstracts for presentations is now open, and they are very keen to showcase a wide variety of youth projects, research and initiatives at this year’s conference.Where: Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, NSWWhen: 30 May - 1 JuneMore info: http://www.ayac.org.au

The Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People 2011Generation Next, National Seminar Series Supported by Beyondblue, Headspace, Australian Communication and Media Authority, Collective Shout, ACER and Healthed. For Education, Health and Welfare Professionals.Topics include major and current issues:• Resilience and Young People• Anxiety and Depression in Young People • Cyberbullying & Sexting• Binge Drinking • Dieting, Body Image & Eating Disorders • Sexualisation, Consumerism, the Media and Mental

health • Bullyblocking Skills

When: • BRISBANE - Fri 1 April,Southbank Inst. of Technology • CANBERRA - Friday 8 April at The Playhouse • GOLD COAST - Friday 3 June at Bond University • SYDNEY - Friday 22 July (venue TBC) • MELBOURNE - June 24 at Copland Lecture Theatre,

University of Melb, Parkville Campus View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTB4vGizbIYRegister: http://www.generationnext.com.au/index.html or Phone: 1300 797 794

Youth Affairs ConferenceDelegates from across Queensland will join together to engage in discussions exploring the complexity of working in the Youth Sector. Delegates will share their insights, successes and stressors in working together for young people to ensure socially just, equitable and fair outcomes.

Topics will include • Youth Health• Education & Training• Worksforce development & innovation• Youth Housing• Youth Justice, and more.

Aims of the conference:1. To explore possibilities and solutions to complex issues of

the youth sector 2. To connect youth sector workers, managers and leaders to

share successes, stressors and innovations 3. To promote innovative youth work models and strategies

in response to young people’s rights, organisational/community needs, challenges and share research to inform practice

4. To understand and influence government policy in key areas affecting the development and sustainability of the youth sector

When: 20-21 JulyWhere: Royal on the Park, BrisbaneMore info: http://www.yanq.org.au/

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Awards and Opportunit ie s \

AbaF Awards 2011, NationalDo you have a partnership that helps build skills and opportunities for young and emerging artists?Nominations are now open for the 2011 AbaF Awards, honoring relationships between the arts and private sectors in Australia. The Australia Council for the Arts is working with AbaF to support young and emerging artists through the Australia Council Young and Emerging Artists Award. This Award is for partnerships between businesses and arts and cultural organisations (such as arts companies, arts service organisations and artist-run initiatives) that help to build skills, experience and opportunities for young and emerging artists. For the purposes of this Award, ‘young’ refers to 30 years and under and ‘emerging’ as an artist in the first five years of their practice. To be eligible for this Award, the majority of artists involved in the partnership/program must meet either of these criteria.Contact: Gabby at gabby.talmadge@abaf.org.au Phone: 03 9616 0300More info: http://www.abaf.org.au/awards

NAB Schools First Program & information sessions, National

Do you think your arts based partnership is eligible for a slice of $5m?

Art based organisations and groups in partnership with primary and/or secondary schools are urged to consider applying for a share in this year’s $5-million of NAB Schools First awards. Rewarding schools that partner with communities for improved student outcomes, NAB Schools First has already awarded $10.15 million to 195 Australian schools countrywide.

Many of these NAB Schools First winning partnerships have been arts related, and research indicates their awards success has enabled them to progress and evolve their partnerships to new heights. Brought to life by NAB in partnership with The Foundation for Young Australians and the Australian Council of Educational Research, NAB Schools First recognises that the education of our young people rests on the shoulders of the entire community, which is why these awards support Australian schools working in partnership with their communities to help young people realise their potential.

Visit www.schoolsfirst.edu.au to find out more about the awards, in particular the series of nationwide Partnership Forums to be held from mid March – May 2011.

Information sessions, these Partnership Forums are an excellent means of learning first-hand about the awards, the eligibility criteria, judges’ tips and what to do and what not to do during your application, exposure to past winners, and outstanding networking opportunities.

Applications open: 20 June 2011 More info: http://www.schoolsfirst.edu.au

Playwrights invited to apply for script development awards, VICApplications are now open for the R.E. Ross Trust Playwrights’ Script Development Awards 2011. The Awards support the development of plays as works-in-progress. These annual awards, administered by the State Library of Victoria, are open to Victorian based playwrights. The awards offer:• A total of $30,000 in prize money (with applicants eligible to

apply for a minimum of $3,000 and maximum of $10,000),• Rehearsed readings in Flashpoint the State Library of

Victoria’s public theatre readings and performance series, and

• An opportunity to be invited to PlayWriting Australia’s National Play Festival 2012.

Deadline: 5pm Friday 25 March 2011More info: http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/our-community/literary-awards-competitions/re-ross-trust-awards

Regional Arts and Culture Awards, QLDArts Queensland is launching the inaugural Regional Arts and Culture Awards.These awards will honour the state’s outstanding arts and cultural endeavours in the following categories

•BuildingStrongCommunities•Participation•RegionalArtsDevelopmentFund(RADF)•IndigenousRegionalArtsDevelopmentFund(IRADF)•Volunteering•CreativeSpacesandPlaces

Deadline: 31 March 2011.More info: http://www.arts.qld.gov.au/funding/regional-awards.html

Below: NT Katherine Group School, past NAB Schools First Local Impact Award winner.

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Grants and Funding

Regional Development Australia FundOn 11 March, The Minister for Regional Australia Simon Crean released the program guidelines for the Regional Development Australia Fund. The Regional Development Australia Fund is a $1 billion five-year program that will boost economic and community development and is part of a $1.4 billion commitment to regional Australia announced last week.

“The Regional Development Australia Fund is a concrete demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to furthering development in the regions,” Mr Crean said.

“This is a new approach to unlocking the potential of Australia’s regions through a program that focuses on locally driven solutions to regional needs.

“With the release of the guidelines, I am looking forward to receiving strong, well-researched, strategic applications for projects that stack up. The funds are for projects that help skill Australia, lift productivity, maximise the opportunity of broadband, sustain our environment, promote social inclusion and improve water and energy efficiency.

“The allocation of funding will be competitive, merit-based and only applications that have been endorsed by the local Regional Development Australia (RDA) committees and fit with RDA regional plans will be considered,” Mr Crean said.

An independent panel will be established to assess and provide advice on projects to be funded.

Resources for the Regional Development Australia Fund have been allocated as part of a $1.4 billion agreement struck with the Independents last September.

Key features of projects that are being sought under this program include:• delivery of concrete economic and social benefits • commitment to innovation and building capacity in local

communities • linking regional communities across traditional boundaries • ability to leverage additional funding across government

and the private sector. • Examples of projects that could be funded include

regional economic infrastructure projects and community infrastructure such as sporting facilities or childcare centres.

Funding for projects will commence on July 1, 2011 with applications for the first funding round of up to $100 million closing on May 13, 2011. This will ensure that shovel-ready projects will be in a position to commence on July 1.

There will be a further funding round announced later this year.

More info: http://www.regional.gov.au/regional/programs/rdaf.aspx

Arts Victoria - Multicultural Festivals and Events grantsSupporting major festivals, conferences and special ethnic community events that encourage the participation of the broader community in celebrating and valuing cultural diversity.Activity must take place between 1 July 2011 and 31 January 2012.Deadline: 4pm Thursday 31 March 2011.More info: http://www.arts.vic.gov.au/

International Project Funding, NationalApplications are now open for the Australian International Cultural Council’s (part of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) 2011/12 Grants Program. The program provides funding for international arts and cultural projects that reflect Australia’s broad public diplomacy and foreign and trade policy interests.

Applications should be for cultural diplomacy projects incorporating activities in priority regions (which include Korea and India). Deadline: Friday 1 April 2011 (projects from 1 August ). More info: http://www.dfat.gov.au/aicc/grants.html

Strategic Project Youth Grants - WAYouth Minister Robyn McSweeney has invited incorporated not-for-profit organisations and local governments to apply for grants of up to $25,000 that have opened for 2011.

The annual Youth Grants WA – Strategic Project Grants program provides funding to support activities and services that benefit young people aged 12 to 25 years throughout Western Australia.An annual investment of $175,000 for the grants is made each year by the State Government.Contact: Dept for Communities on 6217 8400 Deadline: 30 April, 2011 at 5pmMore info: http://www.communities.wa.gov.au/grants

Funding for all ages events before 30 April, WAThe West Australian Music Industry Association Inc. has funding still available for all-ages events in WA, through the RAMMPAAGE Program, supported by Drug Aware.More info:http://www.wam.asn.au/AboutWAM/WAMPrograms/RAMMPAGEAllAgesEvents/tabid/80/Default.aspxDeadline: Friday March 25.

Above: The Watts play to participants at the 2007 RAMMPAAGE Forum. Photo by Sam James

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Professional Development Funding for Dance in Regional WAAusdance WA is pleased to announce the continuation of its Regional Contemporary Dance Professional Development Fund. This fund is open to dancers, teachers and choreographers living in regional Western Australia aged over 18 years wishing to enhance their skills in contemporary dance. A total of $8,000 is available for 2011 to support activity such as:• Travel and accommodation costs and registration fees

to attend workshops, conferences or festivals specifically focused on contemporary dance

• The cost of attending contemporary dance performances outside of your region

• The cost of engaging regional dance artists in projects delivered by professional dance companies where the activity offers a development outcome to the regional artist.

Deadline: no deadline, outcomes are advised within 21 days of its receipt.Contact: Annette Carmichael, regional.wa@ausdance.org.au Phone: 0400 618 293.

Sidney Myer Fund Briefing, QLDArtsupport Australia and Arts Queensland are holding briefings on the Sidney Myer Fund’s new program. Debra Morgan, Program manager will be providing a briefing on a new direction of funding for the Arts and Humanities program. The new model of funding will be implemented from 1st July 2011. Details of the briefing sessions are as follows:BrisbaneWhen: Wednesday 23rd March, 4.00pm – 6.00pmWhere: The Judith Wright Centre for Contemporary Arts Level 2 - The Shopfront, Brisbane.RSVP: f.maxwell@australiacouncil.gov.auCairnsWhen: Thursday 24th March, 2.00pm - 3.00pmWhere: Stratford Library 11 Kamerunga Road, StratfordRSVP: genevieve.martin@arts.qld.gov.au

Commissioner’s Community Grants Program, VICThese grants are for programs and projects held from July 2011 onwards. The Commission’s Community Grants Program, aims to support Victoria’s culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Encouraged to apply are new and emerging communities, for the purposes of developing and sustaining local community projects and programs that promote social, cultural and economic inclusion and encourage greater community participation, understanding and mutual respect. More info: http://www.multicultural.vic.gov.au

Resources

Spotlight on Indigenous mental, social and emotional wellbeing

Source: ARACY, 25 Feb.A recent book from the Telethon Institute for Child Research in WA has been prepared to educate and assist health professionals to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing social and emotional wellbeing issues and mental

health conditions, across all life stages. Working Together: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mental Health & Wellbeing Principles & Practice presents a variety of perspectives from mental health experts.http://www.ichr.uwa.edu.au/kulunga/working_together/book

Opportunit ie s f o r Y oung Peop l e

Leadership Opportunities for young people, NSW

FAR Reaching Leadership• Are you aged 30 years and under and currently working in

the social sector, or on a social project? Do you have these characteristics?

• Articulated aspirations for leadership roles in the NFP sector; and/or

• Held / hold a senior position; and/or • Held / hold an autonomous position responsible for

driving a project; and/or • Have led an initiative. • Are willing to work within an action learning

framework.

FAR Reaching Leadership aims to develop the leadership and management competencies of new and emerging leaders and managers in the Not For Profit (NFP) and social sectors in NSW through a 6-month facilitated action learning program (1 session per month). FAR Reaching Leadership will enable participants to develop new skills and frameworks for facing their leadership challenges. The program will create a peer network of people working in a range of not for profit contexts that may last beyond the program. --- Or --- FAR Sighted LeadershipHave you recently completed other transformational learning programs, and/or management and leadership development programs, and have experience in leading a project or organisation in the social sector. Can you demonstrate these characteristics:• Have held /hold leadership roles in the social sector; and/or • Held / hold a senior position; and/or • Held / hold an autonomous position responsible for driving

a project; and/or • Have led an initiative; and • Are willing to work within an action learning framework.

FAR Sighted Leadership aims to develop new skills and frameworks for facing leadership challenges with experienced members of the Not For Profit (NFP) and social sectors in NSW through a 6-month facilitated action learning program (1 session per month). FAR Sighted Leadership will enable participants to develop new skills and frameworks for facing their leadership challenges. The program will create a peer network of people working in a range of not for profit contexts that may last beyond the program.

Deadline: 28 March 2011.Contact: Meredith Turnbull, 0437 880 010.Email: meredith@adaptiveprojects.org More info: http://www.adaptiveprojects.org/

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Member News

Finegan KruckemeyerYPAA Member Finegan Kruckemeyer is a playwright based in Tasmania, and in April, will have six of his plays enjoying season on four continents.

In Buenos Aires, the world premiere of This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing (AmarGinados Teatro Grupo) sees triplet sisters abandoned in a woods set off to find their destiny. In New York, The Tragical Life of Cheeseboy (Slingsby) plays at the New Victory off Broadway, while Boats (Terrapin Puppet Theatre) goes from an Irish tour to the Long Island Children’s Museum, before heading on to Cleveland and Seattle.

In Dublin, The Girl Who Forgot To Sing Badly (The Ark/Theatre Lovett) is an invited work at Ireland’s national theatre, The Abbey, following the adventures of Peggy O’Hegarty, whose parents were packers. And in Australia, When The Pictures Came (Terrapin Puppet Theatre/Children’s Art Theatre of China) performs at The Playhouse in Hobart, while Escape From Peligro Island (Windmill/The Border Project) wraps up its inaugural season at the 2011 Come Out Festival in Adelaide.

Also in April, Finegan heads to Argentina (supported by Rodney Seaborn funding), and to New York/Europe (assisted by the Ian Potter Foundation) to attend children’s theatre festivals and in preparation for presenting a paper at the 2011 ITYARN Theatre Forum, as part of the ASSITEJ World Festival and Congress, in Copenhagen, Denmark.More info: http://www.ypaa.net/users/finegan_kruckemeyer

Ink Pot Arts Inc’s CREATIVE HUB – Opened 11th Feb 2011In response to a growing need for cultural engagement in the Adelaide Hills, Ink Pot Arts Inc has opened their Creative Hub, supported by the District Council of Mount Barker.

This Creative Hub is Ink Pot Art’s new office base as well as a public access point for information about arts opportunities in the area, a meeting place for networking with like-minded organisations and individuals as well as a space to promote local artists’ work. There is a gallery wall for exhibiting works and it is also an access point for volunteers who would like to dabble in the Arts.

Establishing the Creative Hub comes at a time when growing needs for youth engagement is a hot issue in the district. With this in mind, Ink Pot will be hosting it’s Imaginate festival for young people 11-16 April - details are on the Imaginate Facebook page and on the website http://www.inkpot.com.au

lowercase, Human Ventures LtdHuman is proud to announce a brand new Community Engagement initiative... lowercase. lowercase is a youth-centered social enterprise that develops creative products and services - by and for young people. The enterprise engages young people on behalf of the wider community to create innovative solutions to a wide range of social issues. lowercase currently offers Peer Research & Consultancy, Creative Skills Workshops, Technology for Hire, and Event Production.Contact: 07 3229 8055 or info@lowercase.net.auMore info: http://www.lowercase.net.au

Two Free Moving Opera! ConcertsOpera Queensland will be showcasing the accomplishments of their education programme Moving Opera! at two free concerts on the 30 April. Arts workers and community members are invited to come and support Queensland’s youth as they perform some opera and musical favourites. The concerts will feature Opera Queensland artists together with Moving Opera! participants.When: 1pm, Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, 6pm, Metro Arts, 109 Edward Street, Brisbane City More info: http://www.operaqueensland.com.au/educationContact; elc@operaqueensland.com.au

Ticket deal for YPAA members to attend Polyglot’s April holiday show - City of RiddlesTickets are now on sale for Polyglot’s April school holiday show, the brand new interactive work City of Riddles, presented at the MTC Theatre, Lawler Studio. We would like to offer a special deal to YPAA members. Quote “CLUES” when booking to receive ‘Adults at Kids’ prices*. *Valid until 1 April 2011. Book: 03 8688 0800 or http://www.mtc.com.au/riddles.aspxMore info: http://www.polyglottheatre.com

Below left: Sophie Theodoros, Ariel Elliott-Potter, Sarah Green and Leanda Michael, students at the Ink Pot Creative Hub opening.

Below: Opera Queensland’s Moving Opera

Pos i t i ons Vacant Canberra Youth TheatreGeneral Manager, CanberraSalary$56,000(+super/relocation)A fulltime position responsible for the overall management of company operations. Please email your expression of interest for more info.Contact: Artistic Director, Karla ConwayEmail: karla@cytc.net Phone: (02) 6248 5057.About CYT: http://www.cytc.net/about-usDeadline: 4 April

AusDance NSWMarketing and Administration Coordiantor, Sydney$45,000Contact: administration@dance.net.auMore info: http://www.ausdancensw.com.auDeadline: 24 March

Australian School of Performing Arts (ASPA)Administrator – Marketing, MelbourneASPA is seeking a Marketing Administrator for a 12 month contract position in our Head Office (Melbourne).For position description, contact: Jasmine Cruickshank Phone: (02) 9922 6733 Email: jcruickshank@aspagroup.com.au About: http://www.aspagroup.com.au/Deadline: 25 March

Australian Theatre for Young PeopleFresh Ink Manager, Part time, Sydney$50,000 (pro rata)More info: http://www.atyp.com.auDeadline: 28 March

Little Big Shots Int. Film Festival for KidsFestival Director, Melbourne$48,000 More info: http://www.littlebigshots.com.auDeadline: 1 April

Information Cultural Exchange, SydneyProduction and Client Liaison Support (part time)$48,000 (pro rata)More info: http://www.ice.org.auDeadline: 4 April

PlayWriting AustraliaAdministrator, Sydney$45-$50,000Contact: Amanda Macri on 02 8571 9177More info: http://www.pwa.org.au/Deadline: 4 April 2011

WA Youth Jazz Orchestra, PerthPart Time, Marekting and Sponsorship Officer$25-35 per hourMore info: http://www.wayjo.comDeadline: 6 April

Industr y Movements . . . .• Toni Main (pictured

right), will commence work at the beginning of April as Artistic Director at Tantrum Theatre, replacing Brendan O’Connell after his move to Melbourne.

Toni has been the Artistic Director of Southern Youth Theatre Ensemble (SYTE) for the past two years

• Arts Access Australia is pleased to welcome Kate Larsen, who takes over from Gareth Wreford as their new Manager.

• Brett Sheehy has been appointed Melbourne Theatre Company’s new Artistic Director and Chief Executive following Simon Phillips’ departure in December 2011.

• Polyglot Theatre welcomes new staff member; Marketing and Development Manager Hillary Hastings. http://www.polyglottheatre.com/people/hillary_hastings

• Dr Ricci-Jane Adams has joined the TheatreSpace project as Senior Research Coordiantor. Dr Clare Irvine will now continue some work for Theatrespace via Griffith and from Newcastle.

• Susie Skinner is spending time working on a community cultural development and arts mentoring project in Western Australia with Big hART.

• Propel is excited to welcome Alice Farley to the team as Project Officer for their KickstART Youth Markets.

• Westside Circus are excited to announce that Matt Wilson has been appointed Circus Director. (image below)

YPAA is excited to welcome our newest member (left). Congratulations Leigh Boswell from The Young Company, Cairns for the birth of your son!

Darcy Arthur Boswell weighed 3.2kg and was 50cm long

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Internationa l news

ASSITEJ International Performing Arts Festival for Young Audiences & 17thASSIEJ World Congress

One of the world’s greatest Performing Arts Festivals for Young Audiences is coming to Copenhagen and Malmoe in May 2011.

ASSITEJ Performing Arts Festival for Young Audiences & 17th World Congress presents 27 international performances from all over the world, a special cavalcade of 20 of the best performances from Denmark and Sweden, ground-breaking seminars and workshops, open-space sessions, playwrights’ slam, tea-time discussions, readings, and much, much more.

It’s a major international festival of performances, workshops, seminars, forums discussions, playwright’s slams. There is also the General Assembly, which is where the business of the association is conducted (think the United Nations of children’s theatre).

You can see up to 25 International performances as part of the ‘main’ festival. The last two days includes a ‘Cavalcade’ of Swedish and Danish productions .

Where: Half of the events are in Copenhagen, Denmark; half in Malmoe, Sweden, two cities only 35 minutes apart by train.

Attendees are recommended to spend a full day in one city, then a full day in the other, rather than trying to attend things in both cities on a given day. You are also encouraged to register at a hotel in one city for the duration.

Festival CentersAt ASSITEJ Congresses, there will be a central meeting place for all participants, the Festival Center. Because the 2011 Congress will take place in two cities, there will be 2 festival centers. You can each, meet new friends, and receive information here. Social EventsThere are two large official gatherings, although there will also be a number of others as well. The Opening Party will take place in Malmoe at the Opera House. The Closing Party will take place in Copenhagen, DK at the Halvandet. It’s a man-made beach and the party center is well situated to provide fantastic views of the city and a summer sunset.

Special Events/Excursions ASSITEJ International hosts have organised a number of excursions, mostly a half day. They include Elsinore (Hamlet’s castle); Frederiksborg Castle, Castle Gardens and more.

RegistrationThere are three different packages – full 10 days, first 5 days or the final 5 days.

Avignon Festival

Founded in 1947 by Jean Vilar, the Avignon Festival is today one of the most important contemporary performing arts events in the world. Every year in July, Avignon becomes a city-theater, transforming its architectural heritage into various performance venues, majestic or surprising, welcoming tens of thousands of theater-lovers (over 100,000 admissions) of all ages.Where: D’Avignon, Paris, FranceWhen: 6-26 July 2-11More info: http://www.festival-avignon.com/en/ProjetArt

International Arts Professionals Summer SchoolThe International Arts Professionals Summer School is an intense week of inspirational learning for creative practitioners, arts managers and cultural project managers interested in engaging with the current debates and research in visual and performing arts management.Where: Brussels, UKWhen: 17-22 July 2011More info: http://www.next-arts-professionals.org.uk

International Performing Arts Lab, AustriaThe program includes practical training, lectures, discussions guided by the Russian theatre director and teacher Sergei Ostrenko, and the conference programme with leading experts and teachers from different countries.To apply for participation, please send your CV/resume with photo and a cover letter. More info: http://www.iugte.com/projects/physicaltheatre When: May 17 – 24Where: Austria

Theatre Olympiad, IndiaSince 1996 the India Theatre Olympiad has run as an International Theatre Festival in the miilennium city of Cuttack, Orissa state - situated on the east coast of India.This annual International Theatre Festival ( Drama, Dance & Music ) is only of its kind in the country and this year.

“It would be a great privilege on our part if your esteemed Organisation / Groupsend a Theatre Troupe (Drama/Dance) to represent glorious cultural heritage of your country in this global Festival”.

Prior to this International Event,• 21-days long biggest cultural extravaganza of• the 19th National Drama, Dance & Music Competition• with a participation of more than 3500 performing artists,• will also be held from 10th to 25th. September, 2011.When: 26 to 30 September, 2011Contact: theatre.olympiad@gmail.comMore info: http://www.theatreolympiad.org/

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