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Media Release
12 June 2009
Room to Create Forums to explore art’s role in a contemporary setting
Kristy Edmunds and Jonathon Welch will be amongst some of the leading arts practitioners to explore hot topics in the arts, as part of Yarra City Council’s upcoming Room to Create Forum Series.
These free public forums will be presented over the coming months by Council to stimulate public discussion. The first forum will focus on arts in times of economic downturn.
The Room to Create program supports local arts and cultural practice by providing affordable space in Council buildings and creating opportunities for information sharing and skill development.
City of Yarra Mayor, Cr Amanda Stone said the forums involve a broad range of artist and arts professionals who are sure to stimulate discussion and get ideas flowing between participants.
“Yarra is certainly an artistic hub of Melbourne and Council has a proud history of supporting local artists and arts initiatives.
“It is interesting to explore the different way we all relate to arts in our lives and our public spaces and its ability to unify, divide, agitate or delight a community.
“We encourage our community to come along to these free forums, regardless of your artistic background and engage in a discussion about what art means to you.’
The forums will be moderated by Kevin Brennan (Arts Management Advisory Group) and each will have a keynote speaker, followed by a panel discussion and questions from the audience.
Forum 1
Who Values Art? A discussion about art in the time of recession
Keynote Speaker: Kristy Edmunds, Head of VCA Performing Arts and Artistic Director, Melbourne International Festival 2005 – 2008
Tuesday 23 June, 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Fitzroy Town Hall Reading Room, Napier Street, Fitzroy
Join in the discussion about strategies for artists and arts organisations to explore avenues of support for their work in the time of economic downturn. This forum would be of special interest to artists, arts organisations, studios, galleries, local government arts development officers, arts students.
Following forums will be held in July and August and will explore the topics of “Art as an agent of change” and “Public Art - What’s that about?” Founder and Director of the Choir of Hard Knocks, Jonathan Welch will be a panellist at the July forum.
For more information about the panel members and details of the upcoming forums, please visit the events calendar at www.yarracity.vic.gov.au. To RSVP for the June forum, please call Arts and Cultural Services on 9205 5038.
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Ainslie Gowan
Coordinator Communications and Public Relations
Richmond Town Hall
333 Bridge Road Richmond
Telephone 9205 5177, 0400 933 700
Email ainslie.gowan@yarracity.vic.gov.au
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