Welcome to the inaugral QLD Youth Arts Market at the Brisbane PowerhouseThe QLD Youth Arts Market will reveal the quality of emerging and established artists in this state who collaborate with children and young people, and will promote the sophisticated and vibrant youth arts sector in Queensland.This unique event:Showcases over 24 youth arts organisations and programs across QLD in presentations and performancesOffers over 20 professional development workshops and learning opportunities by regarded industry leadersPresents a platform for two industry specific forumsprovides organised networking opportunitiesWith your participation, the QLD Youth Arts Market will explore new partnerships that are possible across industries, artforms and regions.
Welcome to the inaugral QLD Youth Arts Market at the Brisbane Powerhouse
The QLD Youth Arts Market will reveal the quality of emerging and established artists in this state who collaborate with children and young people, and will promote the sophisticated and vibrant youth arts sector in Queensland.
This unique event:
With your participation, the QLD Youth Arts Market will explore new partnerships that are possible across industries, artforms and regions.
QLD Youth Arts Market is proudly presented by Young People and the Arts Australia (YPAA). YPAA is the national peak body for practitioners and organisations engaging children and young people in the arts.
QLD Youth Arts Market is proudly presented by Young People and the Arts Australia (YPAA).
YPAA is the national peak body for practitioners and organisations engaging children and young people in the arts.
Photo: Hoopla Clique
BackgroundPresented by Young People and the Arts Australia (YPAA), the Youth Arts Market is a national project that YPAA would like to see in every city and every region across the country. YPAA aspires for these Youth Arts Markets to attract a broad range of audience members from producers, festival directors, venue managers and touring agents to large institutions, governments, members of parliament, councillors, and of course families and artists. YPAA envisages an event where audiences queue to get a seat, where energy is contagious and the focus is on the creativity of children and young people from across Australia.QLD Youth Arts Market was based on the 2008 Youth Engagement Showcase (YES), established by the 2008 NSW YPAA Members and Helen Hristofski.We welcome anyone to contact YPAA about hosting a Youth Arts Market in your hometown.
Background
Presented by Young People and the Arts Australia (YPAA), the Youth Arts Market is a national project that YPAA would like to see in every city and every region across the country. YPAA aspires for these Youth Arts Markets to attract a broad range of audience members from producers, festival directors, venue managers and touring agents to large institutions, governments, members of parliament, councillors, and of course families and artists. YPAA envisages an event where audiences queue to get a seat, where energy is contagious and the focus is on the creativity of children and young people from across Australia.
QLD Youth Arts Market was based on the 2008 Youth Engagement Showcase (YES), established by the 2008 NSW YPAA Members and Helen Hristofski.
We welcome anyone to contact YPAA about hosting a Youth Arts Market in your hometown.
Flipside Circus. Photo: Cameron Strom
Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 October - Showcases and ForumsSee the programs below for presentations and performances of 24 youth arts organisations from around QLD over two days. Each evening, there will be a topical forum from 5.30pm. Please RSVP to showcases, forums and organised networking opportunities using the RSVP form below
Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 October - Showcases and Forums
See the programs below for presentations and performances of 24 youth arts organisations from around QLD over two days.
Each evening, there will be a topical forum from 5.30pm.
Please RSVP to showcases, forums and organised networking opportunities using the RSVP form below
SHOWCASES & FORUMS
RSVP FORM
Monday 19 October:Join the official opening, 14 presentations and performances, a Brisbane City Council supper and a an industry forum: "How can Brisbane be a viable city for a career in the Arts"
Monday 19 October:
Join the official opening, 14 presentations and performances, a Brisbane City Council supper and a an industry forum: "How can Brisbane be a viable city for a career in the Arts"
Tuesday 20 October:Join 8 presentations and performances, and an industry forum: "Big Questions for the Big End of Town"
Tuesday 20 October:
Join 8 presentations and performances, and an industry forum: "Big Questions for the Big End of Town"
TUESDAY PROGRAM
MONDAY PROGRAM
After completion of the form:Convert to PDF and return via email to info_ypaa.net orPrint and post to: YPAA. PO Box 1236. New Farm Q 4103
After completion of the form:
Convert to PDF and return via email to info_ypaa.net or
Print and post to: YPAA. PO Box 1236. New Farm Q 4103
About Flipside Circus
Transit Lounge Caboolture
About Lightwire
Theatrical Productions
About Backbone
About Gold Coast Drug Council
- Inter Urban Arts
About Circa Zoo
About
Markwell Presents
Urban Ignition Youth
Dance Company
About Circadas _ RAPAD
About Hoopa Clique Inc
About Park Ridge SHS
Centre of Artistic Development
Wanpela Music
About Human Ventures Ltd
About Contact Inc
About Raw Dance Company
About Imaginary Theatre
Youth Arts Queensland
About deBASE
productions assoc. inc.
About Starving Kids Records
About KITE Arts Education
Program _ QPAC
Young People and
the Arts Australia
The Young Company:
theatre for children
and young people
About Extensions
Youth Dance Company
About La Luna Youth Arts
WORKSHOPSParticipate in over 20 workshops presented by leaders in the arts, in a skillshare format. Workshops are largely designed for arts workers and arts managers, whilst other workshops cater specifically for emerging artists and students. Please RSVP using the form provided.
WORKSHOPS
Participate in over 20 workshops presented by leaders in the arts, in a skillshare format.
Workshops are largely designed for arts workers and arts managers, whilst other workshops cater specifically for emerging artists and students.
Please RSVP using the form provided.
Wednesday 21 October:Workshops on Strengthening community involvement, Marketing for Gen Z, Touring Schools, Creating a viable future for a creative Brisbane, Taxation, Giving your work longevity, Engaging Politicians, Grant writing and more...
Wednesday 21 October:
Workshops on Strengthening community involvement, Marketing for Gen Z, Touring Schools, Creating a viable future for a creative Brisbane, Taxation, Giving your work longevity, Engaging Politicians, Grant writing and more...
Thursday 22 October:Workshops on Ethically exiting communities, Cinematic Theatre, Clowning, Working with refugees, Lowdown Magazine Online, YAQ Horizons Arts Sector Vision, Networking activities, 2high Festival launch and more...
Thursday 22 October:
Workshops on Ethically exiting communities, Cinematic Theatre, Clowning, Working with refugees, Lowdown Magazine Online, YAQ Horizons Arts Sector Vision, Networking activities, 2high Festival launch and more...
WEDNESDAY
WORKSHOP
PROGRAM
THURSDAY
ForumsDon't miss these exciting industry forums! Join hot topical discussions by key industry leaders, and chaired by renouned practitioners in Queensland. This is your opportunity to hear feedback on issues directly related to your industry and ask questions. Please RSVP to these forums using the form provided on the Showcase and Forums page
Forums
Don't miss these exciting industry forums!
Join hot topical discussions by key industry leaders, and chaired by renouned practitioners in Queensland. This is your opportunity to hear feedback on issues directly related to your industry and ask questions.
Please RSVP to these forums using the form provided on the Showcase and Forums page
About Forum 1: Monday 19 October. 5.30-7pm, Visy TheatreHow can Brisbane be a viable city for a career in the Arts?Brisbane has a reputation that is shifting from parochial small town to thriving creative hub worthy of international attention. Is this translating to real and lasting careers in the arts for practitioners? How can our city better support artists in their careers? Here, panel members will expose the existing barriers to succeeding in arts based careers and offer strategies and visions for resolution.Chair: Prof. Brad Haseman Speakers: Dr Ricardo Peach, Program Manager Australia Council for the Arts Aleem Ali, Founder and Managing Director, Human Ventures Ltd Lisa Fa'alafi, PolytoxicContinue this conversation at Creating a Viable Future for a Creative Brisbane. 11.30-12.30 Wednesday 21 Oct
About Forum 1: Monday 19 October.
5.30-7pm, Visy Theatre
How can Brisbane be a viable city for a career in the Arts?
Brisbane has a reputation that is shifting from parochial small town to thriving creative hub worthy of international attention. Is this translating to real and lasting careers in the arts for practitioners? How can our city better support artists in their careers? Here, panel members will expose the existing barriers to succeeding in arts based careers and offer strategies and visions for resolution.
Chair: Prof. Brad Haseman
Speakers: Dr Ricardo Peach, Program Manager Australia Council for the Arts
Aleem Ali, Founder and Managing Director, Human Ventures Ltd
Lisa Fa'alafi, Polytoxic
Continue this conversation at Creating a Viable Future for a Creative Brisbane.
11.30-12.30 Wednesday 21 Oct
About Forum 2: Tuesday 20 October. 5.30-7pm, Visy TheatreBig Questions for the Big End of TownExciting potential exists for collaborations between cultural insitutions and small to medium organisations and arts practitioners. Collaboration is based on mutual understanding of core values and a shared vision. This forum gives the audience insight into forming meaningful partnerships, creating new work for Queensland audiences and opportunities for the inclusion of small to medium organisations in the programs of major cultural institutions.Chair: Dr Judith McLeanSpeakres: Joseph Mitchell, Youth & Education, Queensland Theatre Company Lea Giles-Peters, State Librarian, State Library Queensland Andrew Moritz, Director, Workshops Rail Museum Ross Cunningham, Executive Producer, QPAC
About Forum 2: Tuesday 20 October.
Big Questions for the Big End of Town
Exciting potential exists for collaborations between cultural insitutions and small to medium organisations and arts practitioners. Collaboration is based on mutual understanding of core values and a shared vision. This forum gives the audience insight into forming meaningful partnerships, creating new work for Queensland audiences and opportunities for the inclusion of small to medium organisations in the programs of major cultural institutions.
Chair: Dr Judith McLean
Speakres: Joseph Mitchell, Youth & Education, Queensland Theatre Company
Lea Giles-Peters, State Librarian, State Library Queensland
Andrew Moritz, Director, Workshops Rail Museum
Ross Cunningham, Executive Producer, QPAC
YPAA Headquarters
+61 7 3254 0553
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PO Box 1236
New Farm QLD 4005
QYAM Venue:Brisbane Powerhouse
QYAM Venue:
Brisbane Powerhouse
119 Lamington Street
New Farm Brisbane QLD
www.brisbanepowerhouse.org.au
Contact YPAA
Staff
Lenine Bourke, YPAA Executive Director
Brooke Newall, QYAM Emerging Producer
Lenine's professional experience in the arts and cultural sectors has taken her throughout Australia and New Zealand, Canada and the USA. She has worked for community organisations, local and state government, statutory authorities, peak bodies, educational institutions, enterprise and arts organisations. Her experience extends across cultural forms such as youth arts, community cultural development, visual arts and performance. In 2006 she was awarded the national Kirk Robson Award for outstanding leadership from the federal government through the Australia Council for the Arts.
Brooke is a youth arts practitioner specialising in facilitating theatre workshops, coordinating arts programs and directing work with children and young people. Brooke is the Environment & Arts Coordinator for C&K Kindergarten, Rosalie and a facilitator with Backbone Youth Arts. Her directing credits include Night Castles in The Sky (09), Holidayze (08), The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe (06), HONK! (05). Brooke is an actor for stage and film and TV. Her theatre performance credits include Holy Guacamole (09), Hitchcock Blonde (06), Up For Grabs (06), and more. Brooke is a recipient of the 2009 YAMP mentorship.
Jonathan Harrison, QYAM Emerging Production Manager
Imogene Shields, YPAA Communications Officer
Jonathan is currently completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Major in Technical Production at QUT. He has worked in roles such as Production State Manger, Lighting Design, Head Electrician, AV Coordinator and Operator and Stage Manager in various shows. Externally he has worked on Genesis as A/V designer/coordinator/operator with Director Ben Knapton. Project No. 9 as A/V designer/coordinator/operator with Benjamin Shaw. Worked with Great Big Events at Suncorp Stadium on Tri Nations rugby, in Melbourne as a Sports Presentation Manager on the Homeless World Cup 2008 and on the Telstra Australian Swimmer of the Year in Canberra. He was a Technician on Brisbane Festivals Under the Radar.
Imogene's artistic interests, tertiary studies, travel and work history have combined to allow her to pursue a career in creative industries management and arts marketing. Imogene has studied degrees in Business (Management and Japanese) and Creative Industries (CI Management, Public Relations and Music) in Brisbane and Quebec. Her professional experience includes Management at Metro Arts, Marketing and Communications for Backbone Youth Arts' 2high Festival, Operations and Volunteers Management at the Calgary-Banff International Writers Festival and Promotions at Universal Music.
Warren Gracie, QYAM Emerging Producer
Deb Wilks, QYAM Project Officer
Warren is a visual and community arts practitioner with a background in festival programming, workshop facilitation, events management and curating. This includes programming Live and Let DIY Festival, producing Sweet Deliverance theatre work as well as working for local government and the Queensland Association for Healthy Communities. Warren has an investment in working under a framework that involves meaningful community engagement. Warren is currently studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts at Queensland University of Technology.
Deb is the Chief Executive Officer of Flipside Circus leading a committed team of staff and circus performers to provide fun and innovative circus classes for children and young people. Deb's skills include strategic planning; creating organisational and financial plans and implementing growth and development plans and policies for Flipside Circus.
Deb is currently studying at the University of SA Associate Diploma of Management in Arts and Culture
THANK YOUThis significant event in the youth arts calendar has been supported by federal, state and local government, as well as the Brisbane Powerhouse. YPAA would also like to thank Helen Hristofski and the NSW members in 2008 for their vision in establishing the Youth Engagement Showcase (YES) for which this event is based upon.Thank you to: Luke Harriman, Brisbane City Council, Jade Lillie, Brisbane City Council Michael Peterson, Brisbane City Council Jeremy Wellard, Brisbane City Council Ashleigh Wheeler, Brisbane City Council Roberta Henry, Arts Queensland William Pike, Brisbane Powerhouse Aleem Ali, Human Ventures Inc Karen Batten, Designer Kate Malone, Website Construction YPAA Board Members VolunteersWithout your contributions, the QLD Youth Arts Market would not have been possible.
THANK YOU
This significant event in the youth arts calendar has been supported by federal, state and local government, as well as the Brisbane Powerhouse. YPAA would also like to thank Helen Hristofski and the NSW members in 2008 for their vision in establishing the Youth Engagement Showcase (YES) for which this event is based upon.
Thank you to:
Luke Harriman, Brisbane City Council, Jade Lillie, Brisbane City Council
Michael Peterson, Brisbane City Council Jeremy Wellard, Brisbane City Council
Ashleigh Wheeler, Brisbane City Council Roberta Henry, Arts Queensland
William Pike, Brisbane Powerhouse Aleem Ali, Human Ventures Inc
Karen Batten, Designer Kate Malone, Website Construction
YPAA Board Members Volunteers
Without your contributions, the QLD Youth Arts Market would not have been possible.
This project has recieved financial
assistance from theQueensland
Government through Arts Queensland
This project has been assisted by Australian
Government through the Australia Council;
its arts funding and advisory body
Printing Partner
Presenting Venue
Major Program Partner
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