EOI 10th Festival of Pacific Arts American Samoa

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

10th FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS
AMERICAN SAMOA

CLOSING DATE: 19 DECEMBER 2007


The Australia Council in partnership with State and Territory Arts Agencies invites expressions of interest from Indigenous artists and groups to be a part of the Australian delegation attending the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts to be held in American Samoa from 20 July to 2 August 2008.

Expressions of interest are sought from established Indigenous artists and groups who have experience in the areas of traditional and contemporary dance, music, theatre, literature, visual arts, crafts and new media. Consideration will also be given to individuals/groups who work with traditional healing and culinary arts. The final delegation will be limited to a maximum of 30 delegates from across Australia. Under the guidance of an artistic director, the delegation will be required to participate in a programme of events across 10 days, which will include performances, presentations, forums and advocacy events.

Expressions of interest will be selected that demonstrate the following criteria:

• Experience in international/national touring and working as a part of a team.

• Understanding the cultural responsibility of Indigenous artists and/or organisations as ambassadors of Indigenous culture.

• High artistic skills and product/material that is export-ready.

FOR AN APPLICATION FORM PLEASE CONTACT:

NSW Peter White peter@arts.nsw.gov.au
(02) 9228 5533
VIC Elizabeth Liddle elizabeth.liddle@dpc.vic.gov.au
(03) 9954 5000
QLD Ralene Baker raelene.baker@arts.qld.gov.au
(07) 3224 4896
SA Tamara Watson watson.tamara@dpc.sa.gov.au (08) 8463 5444
WA Susan Parker/Kerri McIlvenny s.parker@ozco.gov.au ; k.mcilvenny@ozco.gov.au (02) 9215 9000
TAS Lola Greeno lola.greeno@arts.tas.gov.au
(03) 6233 7308
NT Stephanie Hawkins Stephanie.Hawkins@nt.gov.au (08) 8999 8981
ACT Mr Nigel Featherstone nigel.featherstone@act.gov.au
(02) 6207 2381
For more information on the 2008 Festival of Pacific Arts go to:
http://www.festival-pacific-arts.org/
http://www.ozco.gov.au/the_arts/features/2008_festival_of_pacific_arts