Upcoming cultural development events (Vic)

Some dates for the diary?

The July Cultural Development Network Newsletter lists some interesting events:

• Engaging Communities Through the Arts

One day forum, 9.15 – 3.30, Monday 31 July,
Grains Innovation Park, Natimuk Rd, Horsham

Explore the opportunities & possibilities of utilising the arts as a medium to engage communities.

For people working in organisations and industries including health, environment, education and arts.

Presented by Regional Arts Victoria in partnership with Leadership Wimmera, the Cultural Development Network & VicHealth.

Enquiries: Marion Matthews, Regional Arts Development Officer, mmatthews@rav.net.au or Ph: 03 5381 2143

• The role of arts in communities

One day forum: 10 am -3 pm, Friday September 1, Yea, Victoria

For artists and workers, managers and volunteers in sectors including local government, community health, welfare and education.

Presented by Berry St Victoria with the Cultural Development Network

Enquiries: Lisa Rudd, Youth Arts Worker, Berry St Victoria, 5997 2088.

• More about Cultural Indicators: how can we measure the value of what we do?

One day forum, 9.30-12.30, Monday September 11 2006.

The theory & application of cultural indicators as developed by the Community Indicators team at Victoria University.

Workshop leaders Professors Mile Salvaris and Hayden Raysmith.

Enquiries: Kim Dunphy kim.dunphy@culturaldevelopment.net.au or 9658 9976

• Dialogue-Forums:

October 4, 11 am -1 pm : Art, Prisons and Community Justice

October 10, 2 – 4 pm: The professional artist in the ccd studio- how does one process affect the other?

October 12, 4-6 pm : What we make- our art in a broader context. Young people involved in ccd projects talk about their own art


Old Melbourne Watch-house, Russell St, Melbourne
presented as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival by the Artful Dodgers Studio,
Jesuit Social Services in partnership with the Cultural Development Network

Enquiries: Rebecca Lister, Arts and Culture Coordinator, Gateway, Jesuit Social Services, Ph: 9415 8700 rebecca.lister@jss.org.au

• Artists Talk: ‘The relationship between ccd and popular culture’

Friday November 17, 3-5 pm
presented in partnership with Footscray Community Arts Centre

Led by Tom Cho, & facilitated by David Everist

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What’s going on in other states? PWF would love to hear and to publish your diary dates.

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