Creative thinkers for Multicultural Arts
NSW is lacking in support for multicultural arts practice. Artists, arts workers, researchers, critical thinkers and policy-makers will have an opportunity to discuss and take action on the issues and challenges that our arts community face in the
Multicultural Arts Forum 2012 on 13 & 14 April at Carriageworks.
With the participation of an amazing range of speakers including Cristina Dio (Diaspora Media), Danielle Antaki (Powerhouse Youth Theatre), Lisa Havilah (Carriageworks) and Pino Migliorino (Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia FECCA), the Multicultural Arts Forum offers two days packed with panel discussions, roundtables, keynotes, network opportunities and fabulous showcase entertainment.
The interconnections between professional and community arts practice, diverse programming and an open mic discussion on the uncertain future of world music presenter Café Carnivale, are some of the hot topics in the 2-day program.
Iconic singer and actor Paul Capsis promises to be one of the highlights of the showcase event on Friday evening. He will be joined by West African master musicians, KEYIM BA, plus some great dance and theatre performances and film screenings.
Multicultural Arts Forum 2012 is presented by Groundswell: Creative Thinkers, Creative Solutions, an arts sector-driven committee founded for the ongoing dialogue, promotion, advocacy and development of multicultural arts in NSW.
Registrations now open and essential.
