for you. Get to know the people at the other end of the phone, develop a real understanding of the issues facing the stakeholders in our industry and build lasting relationships. Welcome Join us for the 23 Annual APACA Conference Inside the Architecture as we focus our attention on the people that flow in and out of arts centres across Australia, the audiences, the artsworkers and the artists. We’ll explore why it is that what we do is so important and we’ll look at how we curate and balance a program to develop arts centres for the people in our communities. Cultural hub... community facility... or both?
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The conference immediately precedes Long Paddock, the biannual National Touring Forum which will showcase the latest performing arts shows for touring in 2011. This forum is coordinated by Country Arts WA on behalf of the Blue Heeler Network. For more information visit www.cyberpaddock.com.au/presenter/info/lo ngpaddock. In a first for 2009 APACA and the Blue Heelers have joined forces to plan the conference and Long Paddock to run seamlessly as you progress through professional development, networking and product pitches. When you register on line you can select to register for either or both the APACA Conference and the Long Paddock Forum.
Following on from the 2008 Conference we’ve designed this year’s program to be as inclusive and welcoming as possible for all ‘players’. As a producer, a performer, a local government representative, a funding agency, sponsor, philanthropist or presenter, Inside the Architecture will be an event with something Dates:
APACA Conference – Inside the Architecture Monday 14 to Wednesday 16 September 2009 Long Paddock National Touring Forum Thursday 17 & Friday 18 September 2009
Location:
The Glasshouse Arts, Conference and Entertainment Centre Port Macquarie, NSW
We look forward to welcoming you Inside the Architecture and to Long Paddock.
Rick Heath APACA Executive Officer
Katie Harford Blue Heeler WA
APACA Conference and Long Paddock Forum The APACA conference will run from the afternoon of Monday 14 September through to the evening of Wednesday 16 September, with Long Paddock following immediately after on Thursday 17 and Friday 18 September. Monday 5:00 – 6:00pm ...................... Registration 6:00 - 7:30pm ........................ Welcome event and Glasshouse venue tours It can be a long time between drinks for the people involved in an industry spread across the entirety of our vast country. Reconnect or put faces to the names that have only appeared on the bottom of email and at the same time be among the first to explore the new Glasshouse Arts, Conference and Entertainment Centre with a guided tour. Tuesday 8.45 – 9:15am....................... APACA AGM If you’re an APACA Member grab a coffee and join us as we review the year that’s been and elect the new Executive Management Committee.
Inside the Architecture – Day One 9.30 – 9.45.............................. Conference opening & Welcome to Country
9.45 – 10.45 .......................... Opening Address – Rod Quantock Rod Quantock [link www.quantock.com.au] is a greatly respected comedian, writer, newspaper columnist, director, producer and consultant with more than two decades of experience working in cabaret, theatre, television, radio, advertising and the corporate sector. An architect by profession he is a founding member of the Board of the Melbourne Comedy Festival, a long-time consultant to the Melbourne Moomba Festival and is recognised as one of the fathers of professional Comedy in Australia, including establishing some of the first comedy clubs in Australia. He is a successful businessman and key behind many of Australia’s hit comedy programs over many years, from Australia Your Standing in It to Tonight Live to Backburner and many, many more. At a time globally, when it’s hard to known whether to laugh or cry, Rod will share his thoughts on why we do what we do. We know it’s not for the money … is there a higher goal or is it just plain insanity? 10.45 – 11.15 ....................... Morning tea 11.15 – 12.30 ....................... Keynote address – Alan Brown [link www.wolfbrown.com] In a recent study, leading international arts researcher and marketer Alan Brown made the following statement about rethinking the approach to programming:
‘Benefits-based programming’ – is a radical departure from the programming practices of many arts presenters. It suggests that presenters should first decide what impacts they wish to create for their constituents and then select artists, works of arts and engagement strategies that are most likely to deliver those impacts. Audiences generally choose programs that validate and reinforce their cultural identity. Therefore, in selecting programs, curators curate not only the art but also the constituency for an arts institution. And constituency definition is the highest level policy decision that an arts organization can make.
[Assessing the Intrinsic Impacts of a Live Performance; WolfBrown 2007]
Alan Brown is a leading researcher and management consultant in the non-profit arts industry. He has studied audiences, visitors and patterns of cultural participation in almost
every major market in the U.S. His work focuses on understanding consumer demand for cultural experiences and on helping cultural institutions, foundations and agencies to see new opportunities, make informed decisions and respond to changing conditions. He has authored numerous articles and reports on audience behaviours, trends in cultural participation, engagement practices and stakeholder value. 12:30 – 2.00 .......................... Lunch 2:00 – 2.30pm....................... APACA Survey and ABS presentation Did you know that the provision of production and cultural services through arts centres alone is a $1.1B industry? Capturing this information and reporting on it is a vital tool in communicating the importance of what we do. Find out what’s available through the Australian Bureau of Statistics, what they can do for you and what APACA is doing to gather and distribute the information you want and need. 2.35 – 3.45pm....................... Breakout session [1] Sustainable Arts and Cultural Facilities – Steven Grieve is a Director of Greive Gillett , a progressive and diversified architectural, interior design, heritage and urban design practice. Stephen is a recent recipient of a Churchill Fellowship in which he studied the design of sustainable arts and cultural facilities in regional European centres including Norway, France, U.K., Greece & Luxembourg. Stephen is also Chair of Country Arts SA and a director of Regional Arts Australia. Lead or Be Led - New ideas in programming. Alan Brown – workshop discussion based on the morning’s plenary session. Programming work for and by indigenous people – what’s out there, protocols, engaging community – Lydia Miller [Australia Council for the Arts] A KukuYalanji woman from Far North Queensland, Ms Miller has a wealth of experience in the arts and cultural sector as a performer, artistic director, producer, administrator, senior executive and advocate, spanning some 20 years. Renowned for her commitment to the development and promotion of Australia's unique Indigenous cultural heritage, Ms Miller has served on the boards and committees of a vast range of arts and cultural organisations -- including the Aboriginal National Theatre Trust, the National Indigenous Arts Advocacy Association, Bangarra Dance Theatre and the Queensland Indigenous Arts Export and Marketing Agency. She was also a member of the Cultural Network of the Australian National Commission for UNESCO, and a Council member of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School and the Council for Pacific Arts. Ms Miller's work as an actor, director and producer is the foundation for her commitment to Indigenous arts. She has worked for Belvoir Street Theatre as well as other major companies Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, South Australia and Western Australia. She combines her artistic background with extensive experience in public policy and administration in the health, community services and criminal justice sectors. Ms Miller is executive director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts at the Australia Council for the Arts.
Programming for young people. Noel Jordan [Sydney Opera House] & Beverly Growden [Come Out Festival] provide ten tips for programming work and events for young people. Noel Jordan has extensive experience as an educator, artist in residence, actor-devisor, writer, director and producer. He has previously been employed as an actor and the Artistic Director of the Woolly Jumpers Theatre Company. Noel has also worked with Playbox Theatre, Salamanca Theatre, Back to Back Theatre and Arena Theatre. Noel worked as a Drama Lecturer in Arts Education at the University of Melbourne where he completed his Masters in Education. Since 2003 Noel has been working as Producer -
Young Audiences at Sydney Opera House where he curates the House:ed and Kids at the House annual youth programs. Beverly is a highly regarded arts manager having successfully worked in and led a number of arts organisations across Australia. Amongst others, these positions have included General Manager of the Sydney Youth Orchestra, General Manager of Barking Gecko Theatre Company and Operations Director Perth International Arts Festival. In 2007 she took up the position of General Manager of the Australian Festival for Young People, known as Come Out. Beverly is currently Treasurer on the Board of Young People and the Arts Australia (YPAA) and is a sitting member of the Department for Environment Water Heritage and the Arts, Festivals Australia Committee. 3.45 - 4:15................................ Afternoon tea 4.15 – 5.25pm....................... Breakout session [2] Repeat of above sessions 5:25 – 5:45pm....................... Wrap Up Day One – Rod Quantock Wednesday - Inside the Architecture - Day Two 9.00 – 9.15am....................... Welcome back - Rod Quantock 9:15 – 10.30am.................... Keynote 2 – Thinking differently and leading change. [Speaker to be confirmed] It’s all well and good to hear about the latest and greatest new ideas and ways of working but then the reality of implementing these new practices hits home. How do I convince the right people that there might be a better way of doing things? Designed in partnership with the Melbourne Business School this session will focus on approaches to influence new ways of thinking and leading change. We’ll look at ways to encourage a bit of ‘What If’ thinking, risk taking, breaking the mould and moving away from ‘the way things have always been done’. 10.30 – 11.00am ................ Morning Tea 11.00 – 12.15 ....................... Breakout session [3] Thinking differently and leading change. Workshop discussion based on the morning’s plenary session. Lead or Be Led - New ideas in programming - Repeat session Programming work for and by indigenous people - Repeat session Programming for young people – Repeat session 12.15 – 2.00 .......................... Lunch Grab something to eat and catch up with colleagues or join an informal briefing from one of a number of service organisations supporting our industry. This is your opportunity to ask questions and have a conversation with representatives from one of the following organisations. • APRA • ArtsLaw • A.D.V.I.C.E. • Arts Access Australia • LPA • CHASS • Performing Lines • Regional Arts Australia • The Blue Heelers
2.00 – 2.45.............................. Sustaining Culture Sustaining Culture: The Role of Performing Arts Centres is a joint research project with Griffith University, The Arts Centre, Sydney Opera House, The Adelaide Festival Centre and the Queensland Performing Arts Centre. What role do performing arts centres play in sustaining culture? Get the latest information on the value of performing arts centres' contributions to sustainable, tolerant and creative communities and how to communicate this to governments, business, and the wider public. 2.45 – 3.15.............................. What’s Hot and What’s Not! As new policy takes hold, the development of relationships between producer and presenter has never been more important. Take thirty minutes to find out recent developments from the Australia Council for the Arts and how they will influence your organisation. 3.15 – 3.45.............................. Not Another Touring Forum Yes folks it's that time again ... or is it? Since the incarnation last year of the National Performing Arts Touring Forum [NPATF] quite frankly, we just had to find a better acronym and as such a new baby has been born. Whilst above the surface all seems quiet and calm the madness paddling away below has produced the Performing Arts Council for Touring or PACT Australia. This session will brief you on the benefits for you and changes you can expect in the very near future. PACT is chaired by highly respected arts advocate and manager Suzie Halsehurst. 3.45 – 4.15.............................. Afternoon tea 4.15 – 4.45 ............................ Wrap up - Rod Quantock 21 hours on, reflect on what’s been seen, heard and said as Rod Quantock draws the threads together and creates a needlepoint picture of APACA in 2009. 7:30 – 10:30pm.................... The Drovers’ Awards The closing event of the conference will be the annual celebration of performing arts touring excellence in the Drovers’ Awards hosted by the inimitable Rod Quantock. This year we have arranged for the Drovers’ Awards to segue between the conference and Long Paddock. So get your glad rags on and join us in a new cocktail format for this gala event that will be a highlight of the 2009 performing arts calendar. The Drovers’ Awards will be the cornerstone of a number of not-to-be-missed networking opportunities over the conference and Long Paddock Forum. Thursday Wind down from APACA and gear up for Long Paddock. Yoga on the beach Start the day with a relaxed body and clear mind. This yoga class is specially designed to rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit. Begin with breathing and relaxation techniques to set the mind and tone of the class followed by a series of yoga positions and finishing with the instructor’s unique method of “journey” – a visualisation and relaxation technique to complement the yoga moves. All being well weather wise sessions will be held outdoors on the beach. 8.00 – 10.00am Price: $25 per head Max number: 40 people
Leave Something Behind? Fly in? Drive in? Feeling a bit guiltily about all that carbon? In an APACA first, be one of the enlightened few to take direct and immediate action about reducing your carbon footprint and at the same time leave a little something behind in beautiful Port Mac. Join us as we ‘Pimp a Patch of Port’ … WHAT? Grab a seedling, a spade and get down and dirty as we ‘green’ a little corner of port Mac. [everything provided] 8.30 – 10.00am Price: $12 per head Max Number: 48 Private Group Surf Lesson at Flynns Beach 8am – 10.00am Absolute beginners will learn to surf with a surf school that delivers excellence in service, communication and ocean skills.. The lesson is tailored and structured to ensure you get what you want out of your surf lesson. You’ll be taught to stand up with the simplest and easiest method for you. You’ll be provided with all equipment and guided by professional instructors. Most importantly you’ll have an enjoyable surfing experience to help you to continue on your journey. Price: $40 per head Max number: 24 people Long Paddock Forum hosted by Country Arts WA on behalf of the Blue Heeler Network 10:30 – 12:00noon............. Long Paddock registration & BBQ Recovery Brunch Whether continuing on from the APACA conference or starting with the Long Paddock forum this informal meet and greet brunch will provide an opportunity to develop and further cement relationships. These networking events are designed to help introduce producers and presenters to one another and create productive relationships that support and enhance our industry. 12:00 – 5:00pm.................... Long Paddock Day One See exciting performing arts product available to tour in 2011 as Producers are invited to present their work in a 15 minute pitch. Invitations offered to Producers to pitch are a direct result of interest gained from venue managers across the country voting on the Cyberpaddock[insert link] website. Didn’t get an invitation pitch ... take this opportunity to see how it’s done as old hands and new producers alike present their wares. [Product pitches to be advised 2 weeks prior to event.] 5:00 – 7:00pm....................... Networking drinks Producers are encouraged to talk to venue managers in a relaxed atmosphere after a hard day of presenting their wares. Friday Long Paddock Forum hosted by Country Arts WA on behalf of the Blue Heeler Network 9:30 – 5:00pm....................... Long Paddock Day Two More exciting work presented by producers available for tour in 2011. Day two of Long Paddock will also include a National Touring update to find out what’s been happening between Long Paddock Forums. [Product pitches to be advised 2 weeks prior to event.] N.B. Times and content are subject to change at the conference manager’s discretion.
Essential Facts
Dates: APACA Conference - Monday 14 to Wednesday 16 September 2009 Long Paddock, National Touring Forum - Thursday 17 & Friday 18 September 2009 The Glasshouse Arts, Conference and Entertainment Centre Port Macquarie, NSW [550kms south of Brisbane and 380kms north of Sydney] Average daytime temp for Sept: 20.4 degrees Celsius Daily flights by QANTAS and Virgin operate between Sydney and Port Macquarie. Daily flights by Brindabella airlines operate between and Brisbane and Port Macquarie.
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Registration: Registration for all events can be made at online via the apaca website at www.apaca.com.au/insidethearchitecture. Cost: Full Fee [APACA Conference Only]
[This rate is available to all APACA Members and Associate Members]
$650.00 $550.00 $425.00 $350.00 $200.00 $100.00 $269.50 $50.00
APACA Member Discount Registration
2nd Delegate [Member or non-member] Day Registration [Includes Drovers Awards] Producer Welcome Networking Package Drovers Awards only Long Paddock APACA Conference Late Registration Fee
[For registrations after August 28]
[Includes half day of conference, Drovers Awards and Long Paddock registration]
[N.B. Only the Producer Welcome networking package includes Long Paddock registration]
To enquire about becoming an APACA member please email the Executive Officer at rick@pushmanagement.com.au Further Information Conference >>> Phone Rick on 08 9298 8822 or email rick@pushmanagement.com.au Long Paddock >>> Phone Katie on 08 9200 6203 or email kharford@countryartswa.asn.au