Stunning, graceful and evocative, Reclaimed Pianos is an intimate new creation by internationally renowned company Circa that taps into the piano’s magical ability to transport us...
Since 2004 Circa has been at the frontier of new circus – creating powerful works of circus art that challenge, thrill and delight. Featuring an ensemble of multi-skilled circus artists under the direction of Yaron Lifschitz, Circa’s award-winning works have been seen in 34 countries across six continents. At the centre of Circa is the art. Shows that push the boundary of the circus artform, blur the lines between movement, dance, theatre and circus and yet are a unique, singular ‘Circa’ experience. Circa also runs a Training Centre with a workshop program in our dedicated circus studio in Brisbane and with partners throughout Queensland and beyond. Circa manages arTour supporting other artists to tour and assisting Queensland presenters to program performance work for their local audiences.
Change & Adaptation is a three year program of community based arts projects, workshops and events, evolving from a unique partnership between health,...
For This is a Border(town) in 2016 Country Arts SA is curating a 12 month artist residency program in Bordertown, a town that sits 18kms from the South Australian / Victorian state...
Malcolm McKinnon is an Australian artist and filmmaker working mainly in rural communities. Over the past 25 years, his work has encompassed oral history, urban planning, public and community art projects, critical writing and exhibitions. His current practice is mainly focused around documentary filmmaking and social history, motivated by an appreciation of living memory and local vernacular.
James Dodd is an artist who has a strong interest in public space and often works on mural scale and community oriented outcomes. He has a multi-faceted visual arts practice that embraces a range of painting and sculptural approaches. He exhibits regularly across Australia and has had his work collected by major institutions, including the National Gallery of Australia. Dodd is an educator at Adelaide Central School of Art and is represented by Hugo Michell Gallery, Adelaide.
Mark de Nys is a Limestone Coast based Visual Artist ,Educator and Musician,with a background in Engineering and Design, he has worked on large scale public artwork throughout Australia, taking energy from things never before made, re-inventing and re imagining always questioning, Why? This is a Border(town) offers the rare chance to engage with local Blokes via the Men's Shed along with industry and council members, the outcome is organic and fluid embracing Men's mental health, there may be Windmills! Hope to see you on the Journey.
Beautiful, insightful and surprising, Life Is Short and Long brings to life a multitude of characters and stories told from the point of view of a traveller who discovers unexpected...
Emma started making shows for her mum in her bedroom when she was 6, and won the local Rotary Public Speaking competition when she was 13. She ran off to the big smoke from her small town to train as an acrtess, but found the allure of telling her own stories in a multitude of different ways too alluring. So she headed to Denmark to learn about installation theatre techniques. She came back two years later ready to make and create. Emma has been involved in several processes and productions that have a community focused agenda, and has been a workshop leader for emerging arts companies such as Riverland Youth Theatre, Urban Myth Theatre, PYT (Sydney) & Courthouse Arts. Emma has also taught acting at a tertiary level at The Animation Workshop in Viborg, Denmark and Flinders University.
River-SCIENCE needs river-ART to effectively engage with and communicate our diverse river-based knowledge and experiences. Linking them forms the SCIENCE⌘ART nexus, which is the focus of...
Charles Tambiah is a researcher at the Australian National University's 'School of Art' and the 'Research School of Earth Sciences'. Charles' ongoing research and practice focuses on the nexus between Science and Art, which he integrates with his international background in community engagement, environmental sciences and cross-cultural facilitation. He is an accomplished science photographer, with his images being used in research, education and communication, and exhibited in Australia, USA and UK.
With Adrian Little, Lorraine Marter, Terry Marter, Caroline Reid, Nic Tubb and Jessica Weidenhofer.
Beginning in 2015, Manifold Portrait is a conversation between professional artists and...
Alysha Herrmann is a proud parent, regional artist and advocate working across disciplines in the arts, education, community development, social justice and social enterprise. She is a writer, theatre-maker, cultural producer and the current Creative Producer of ExpressWay Arts.
Is it a bird, is it a plane? Is it a bunyip, mulyawonk, wilder man, yeti, boogie man, nuuttipukki, urati, cerbul, merdules, urtzu or domadores?
A celebration of our cultural connection to...
Founded in 2004, Punctum is an artist-led Live Arts organisation based in Castlemaine, Australia. Small in scale and big in commitment, Punctum seeks to advance contemporary performance practice by growing it in regional contexts.
Artists Nadia Cusimano and Paul Gazzola are returning to Waikerie to collectively explore the larger collections of objects and associated stories that accompany them that were unearthed during...
Paul operates an interdisciplinary practice of over 20 years across art, architecture, choreography, installation, performance, set design, video and theory.
Nadia Cusimano studied dance, accountancy and physical education in Italy and in 1996 received a BA in Performing Arts, EDDC Arnheim.
Susie and Banjo the Jack Russell will journey the river, from Cadell to Caloote, by boat, mapping it over the duration of a moon cycle whilst uncovering and celebrating the connections of the...
Susie Skinner is a storyteller who works with theatre and music. A graduate of Flinders Drama Centre, Susie was a guest at the 5th International Women’s Playwrights Conference 2000 in Athens, and subsequently developed and wrote a number of theatre works with and for communities.
The River’s Way is a site-responsive residency based in Murray Bridge, where the artist will immerse herself in the local community and explore the natural environment of the river....
Evette Sunset is an environmental sculptor from South Australia. She works mainly outdoors with natural fibres collected from the landscape to create site-responsive, large-scale installations. This often involves client or community collaboration and an educative component.
With Owen Love, Richard Hodges, Kylie Kain, Heather Millar and Paul Gallasch.
Meeting of the Waters is a physical residency at Wellington with a virtual and online presence that...
Michelle Murray is a writer and performer of mythical poetics. She has written, performed and produced four collaborative productions, the most recent at the South Coast Regional Arts Centre, Goolwa, including The Black Faced Shag 2014 and The Black Wedding Dress 2011.
Raukkan is an Aboriginal community of about 150 people on the shores of Lake Alexandrina. Most people have no idea where it is, even though it’s featured on our $50 bill. The two short films...
Michael is primarily a mosaic artist specialising in the design, fabrication and installation of unique mosaic and decorative tilings. He also works as a community artist and has worked on community mosaic projects throughout South Australia.
TEN ARTIST RESIDENCIES ALONG THE RIVER MURRAY
In 2015 Country Arts SA will place 10 artists in seven small communities and townships that hug South Australia’s stretch of the River...
Creation Creation is a unique and one-off opportunity to recreate the world during the July school holidays. This artist residency at the Chaffey Theatre, Renmark will include public film...
Windmill Theatre positions theatre for children, young people and families in a dynamic national and international conversation that is defining the future of theatre practice.
Sandpit creates immersive, personal experiences that change people. We place audiences right at the centre of interactive experiences.
Temporary Art Gallery (TAG) is a pop-up gallery like no other that will create a vibrant space in Waikerie, showing that art and culture can contribute to the energy of the main...
15 @ Mannum was a vibrant, fast-paced ‘catch-your-breath’ speakers event. Its premise was simple. 15 speakers are given the option to curate 15 slides, each shown for 15 seconds, giving a...
Mulloway Studio is an innovative, creative and passionate design firm that works in the fields of Architecture, Urban Design, Interpretation, Interiors, Artworks, Exhibition Design, and Conservation.
Conceptualised by Riverland devotee Olivia Allen and designed by artists Kathryn Sproul and Christopher Bartlett with sound by Jason Sweeney, FLOW gathers stories from the diverse multicultural...
Olivia is a director, dramaturg, community artist, teacher and event coordinator working across art forms (including theatre, large scale community events, circus, dance, opera and music theatre).
Country Arts SA recognises and respects that we are living and creating on Aboriginal Lands and we are committed to working together to honour their living cultures.
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