Indigenous Arts - March 2009
Indigenous Arts Approvals - March 2009
Eight out of the twenty two applications were funded to a total of $132,610
Total request: $421,409
The Indigenous Arts Panel assessed applications for the Access Indigenous Arts Pilot Project, 3 out of 3 applications were funded to a total of $81,014. This is a Disability and the Arts Inclusion Initiative (DAII), run in partnership with the Disability Services Commission (DSC).
Ms Tanja Colby $9,000
Involvement of local Indigenous and wider communities in various parts of the annual 'Sprung: the Word Released Writers Festival' program in Albany.
Pinjarra Katijin $10,000
'Pinjarra Massacre Interpretation' project.
Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre $9,000
Auspiced on behalf of Jillinbirri Weavers for the employment of an Indigenous Arts Development support worker.
Stalker Stilt Theatre Inc. $18,620
Create a unique laboratory exploring notions of contemporary dance theatre in Indigenous contexts, including new influences and cultural pathways.
Mangkaja Arts Resource Agency $14,290
High quality publication to accompany an exhibition by four Kimberley Aboriginal art centres.
Yarliyil Art Centre Aboriginal Corporation $41,000
Development of new art and craft work by artists in Halls Creek for exhibitions in Broome and Perth.
Yirra Yaakin Aboriginal Corporation $19,800
Auspiced on behalf of Maitland Schnaars: development of a new play 'If I Drown I Can Swim'.
Aboriginal Legal Service $10,900
Auspiced on behalf of Mrs Delores Roe: publication of a memoir by a member of the Stolen Generation.
Waringarri Aboriginal Arts $19,920
Provide engagement, access and skill development opportunities for artists with disabilities.
Disability in the Arts, Disadvantage in the Arts (DADAA) Western Australia $21,560
Auspiced on behalf of Mr Aquinas Crowe & Miss Lisa Uhl; supprting an exhibition in Fitzroy Crossing & Fremantle by two Indigenous artists with disabilities.
Mungart Boodja Inc. $39,534
To deliver a comprehensive professional development program for member artists in 2009 – 2010.
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