It's TERM ONE - let's have some FUN!
A big HAPPY NEW YEAR to all! Hopefully your (school!) year has got off to a great start and you are all ready to dive into a huge year of arts in education!
It's been a busy time here with Artists in Schools: The ArtsEdge guide for artists and teachers in Western Australia 07-08 not only being delivered to all public schools, but now available ONLINE here on the website! We've been speaking to lots of school communities over the past couple of weeks about a whole collection of amazing projects that are being planned, and can't wait to hear how they progress. If you've got ideas give us a call or send an email - it's what we are here for!
The Artists in Schools Case Studies publication currently being developed by the Department of Culture and the Arts through the team of Michelle Glaser and Jane Mitchell is nearly in production and will be a fantastic way to see what is already happening in schools around WA... not only can you be inspired by amazing stories and stunning photographs but there are all sorts of handy hints planned! Watch this space!
We've also been lucky enough to catch up with our incredible arts practitioners and organisations and hear about their plans for the year. If you are looking for awesome arts experiences for your school community - don't forget the ArtsEdge Calendar and Guide gives a week by week rundown on what's on... and there's lots of NEW happenings on the website!
Finally - our SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS will be part of the ArtsEdge website in the very near future thanks to Daniel and the team at bam creative. Don't forget this is a chance for ArtsEdge to shine the spotlight your way... so if you are involved in an arts in education partnership SHOUT IT OUT!!! We'd love to come out to share in the excitement whenever we can and feature the very best in arts in education in Western Australia online for the world to see!
So - as they say... that's all from us and now ON WITH THE SHOW!
ArtsEdge Professional Learning 2007
Sunset Seminars... Special Interest Sessions... Visiting Artists... Partner Projects... it's all here in 2007!
Click here for more info on the INAUGURAL SUNSET SEMINAR or beat the rush and register now so you don't miss out!
Spotlight on Success
Congratulations and Celebrations!
A huge round of applause for the following Department of Education and Training schools on the recognition of their student achievements in Arts Subjects for 2006 as published by the Curriculum Council! CONGRATULATIONS to the students (and their families!), subject teachers, school executives and school communities on these OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN ARTS EDUCATION!
Subject Exhibitions
Art |
Applecross Senior High School |
Art and Design |
Applecross Senior High School |
Dance Studies |
John Curtin College of the Arts |
Drama |
John Curtin College of the Arts |
Music |
Willetton Senior High School |
Certificates of Distinction
Art |
Applecross Senior High School |
Art and Design |
Applecross Senior High School |
Dance |
John Curtin College of the Arts |
Drama |
John Curtin College of the Arts |
Drama Studies |
John Curtin College of the Arts |
Media Studies |
Shenton College |
Music |
Churchlands Senior High School, Rossmoyne Senior High School |
Music in Society |
John Curtin College of the Arts |
Schools with Highest Performing Students in TER and WSA Subjects
| Art | Applecross Senior High School, Duncraig Senior High School, John Curtin College of the Arts |
| Drama Studies | John Curtin College of the Arts, Shenton College |
| Music | Churchlands Senior High School, Shenton College |
| Art and Design | Albany Senior High School, Hampton Senior High School, Kalamunda Senior High School, Margaret River Senior High School, Sevenoaks Senior College, Shenton College |
| Dance | Carine Senior High School, Churchlands Senior High School, John Curtin College of the Arts, Kalamunda Senior High School, Leeming Senior High School, Lesmurdie Senior High School, Rossmoyne Senior High School, Shenton College, Warnbro Community High School |
| Drama | Albany Senior High School, Balcatta Senior High School, Leeming Senior High School, Lesmurdie Senior High School, Mandurah Senior High School, Mindarie Senior College, Padbury Senior High School, Thornlie Senior High School, Willetton Senior High School |
| Media | Busselton Senior High School, Churchlands Senior High School, John Curtin College of the Arts, Mount Lawley Senior High School, Shenton College, Warnbro Community High School, Willetton Senior High School |
| Music in Society | Albany Senior High School, Belridge Senior High School, Bunbury Senior High School, Duncraig Senior High School, John Curtin College of the Arts, Melville Senior High School, Ocean Reef Senior High School, Perth Modern Senior High School, Warwick Senior High School |
| Visual Communication (Photography) | Albany Senior High School, Esperance Senior High School, Forrestfield Senior High School, Geraldton Senior High School, Lesmurdie Senior High School, Margaret River Senior High School, Shenton College |
Breaking News
Performance Careers For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
19 February - 2 March 2007
The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) is now taking enrolments for the 2007 Certificate III Theatre (Aboriginal) course.
The aim of the Certificate III in Theatre (Aboriginal) is to assist students who wish to enter theatre from an Aboriginal cultural perspective and who may be hampered by a lack of tuition at an appropriate level in one or more of the areas of song, dance and acting.
No experience is required; just creative spirit and a willingness to learn. Check out the details online.
'The Lost Girl' opens at Subiaco Arts Centre
12 February - 3 March 2007
Congratulations to all at Barking Gecko Theatre Company on a fantastic opening night on Tuesday 13th February for 'The Lost Girl' as part of the UWA Perth International Festival. Check out more information on the current season and schools touring here!
The 2007 Scitech Animation Film Festival
February – June 2007
Have a passion for animation? Then get your school involved in The 2007 Scitech Animation Film Festival. It’s open to students in years 4-12 in any of three format categories; stop motion, flash and 3D. Participants can enter as an individual or group in years 4-5, 6-7, years 8-10, or years 11-12. They will be required to create an animation film clip of up to two minutes. The best entries will be selected for a three night showcase at Horizon – The Planetarium in June 2007.
Judging criteria has been aligned with Arts Learning Area Outcomes, and animation workshops are being offered to teachers and students through the Scitech Digital Studio, Filmbites, Biscuit Factory Arts Centre and Film & Television Institute. The Scitech Digital Studio has teacher workshops in animation on the following dates;
- Friday March 16 and
- Friday 27 April
For further information about The Scitech Animation Film Festival or workshop bookings contact Mark on (08) 9481 6295 or email animationfestival@scitech.org.au.
Black Swan Enters the Exciting World of Blogging
Written by the cast, crew and staff, Black Swan Theatre Company’s new Blog is set to excite all!
The Blog presents WA's Flagship Theatre Company to the world as it is, and provides readers with juicy behind-the-scenes information. See below for a sneak preview of some of the current posts:
Development of a Directional Concept for The Lady Aoi by Matthew Lutton, Director for The Lady Aoi – “The process is always about gestation of ideas and listening to impulses…”
Why I chose to be a Stage Manager and not an Actress by Fiona Symonds, Stage Manager for Black Swan Theatre Company – “I love theatre, but decided a really long time ago that I would leave the acting to people who enjoy it more…”
My first hand modelling experience by Michelle Xa, Marketing Coordinator for Black Swan Theatre Company – “…putting my hand on a topless Keagan Kang (Hikaru in The Lady Aoi)!“
Readers can grow their insider theatre knowledge by viewing Black Swan Theatre Company’s Blog online at www.myspace.com/blackswantheatre. With new exciting posts added every week, Black Swan Theatre Company’s Blog offers readers the opportunity to interact with the writers and comment on all blogs. For more information contact Lorraine Scorer on (08) 6389 0311.
Professional Development
See below for a preview list of just some of the professional learning opportunities coming up for school teachers in Western Australia. Included are workshops, courses, and the all important networking events. Click here for more PD events in 2007
For more information, look out for these symbols below:
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1 Jan - 31 Dec 2007 Fast Track Tutorials have been created by some of Australia’s leading writers. The Tutorials are also easy to access – they will be emailed direct to your computer. view full event details » |
CREATIVE WRITING
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6 - 10 Jul 2007 Highlights will include International, National and local presenters, a James Morrison workshop; Young Composers’ project and concert; multicultural concert and jazz concert; children’s festival; and a huge music retail trade exhibition. view full event details » |
MUSIC
View more at Professional Learning!
Happenings
See below for just a few of the latest arts and cultural performances, festivals, competitions, exhibitions and student workshops available to WA schools. Click here for further events in 2007
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21 - 23 Mar 2007 More than 35 authors, illustrators, animators, journalists and storytellers take centre stage at the 2007 All Saint's College Literature Festival - Once Upon a Time. The aim of the Festival is to promote literacy in its broadest sense in an exciting, stimulating and ‘fun’ way. view full event details » |
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29 Apr - 12 May 2007 Free workshops, demos, international food and information about the exciting dance activities WA has to offer. Dance Week will keep the celebrations alive offering nine days of free dance activities throughout WA. All styles and levels of dance activity will be featured. view full event details » |
DANCE
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21 - 27 Mar 2007 Dynamic duo share the stage for your students! Chrissie Parrott’s TERMINAL VELOCITY, with its fervent David Pye score, was first created in 1990 and spent the following years touring Australia and the world. view full event details » |
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19 Feb - 2 Mar 2007 The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) is now taking enrolments for the 2007 Certificate III Theatre (Aboriginal) course. The aim of the Certificate is to assist students who wish to enter theatre from an Aboriginal cultural perspective and who may be hampered by a lack of tuition at an appropriate level in one or more of the areas of song, dance and acting. view full event details » |
DRAMA
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12 Feb - 30 Mar 2007 Fancy yourself as an award-winning script writer? Well here is your chance to prove it and be in the running to win $3000! The Brainbox Project is looking for WA’s hottest script writers. view full event details » |
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16 Feb 2007 Irreverent, sophisticated, hilarious and spectacularly sung by a mainly local cast – this is an evening not to be missed! Orpheus in the Underworld is sure to delight audiences with its witty dialogue, scintillating melodies and the unforgettable can-can. view full event details » |
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1 Jan - 31 Dec 2007 All workshops are considerate of the Arts Learning Area Outcomes and facilitators attend training seminars to understand the Curriculum Framework and its application to puppetry education. We hope to attract a vibrant following of people wishing to be inspired by our international standard of highly skilled and talented artists. view full event details » |
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26 Apr 2007 John Cage (1912-1992) composer, Zen Buddhist, writer and avid mushroom collector is one of the most influential figures of the 20th Century. The Song Company, with special guest percussionist Claire Edwardes, presents a program featuring rarely heard vocal work by Cage as well as an international response to Cage’s legacy. view full event details » |
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16 Mar - 12 Feb 2007 A students’ night out with pizza and the classics! Experience the excitement of being backstage in the Green Room of the Perth Concert Hall moments before the musicians take the stage. view full event details » |
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30 Apr 2007 RESONATOR is the new music chamber ensemble at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. It features staff and elite students past and present and is dedicated to performing repertoire by living and late 20th Century composers, with an emphasis on Australian repertoire. view full event details » |
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3 Mar 2007 A percussion spectacular under the stars. In the style of a WASO Fabulous Friday experience the excitement of one of the world’s most astonishing musicians, Evelyn Glennie, in a concert under the stars. view full event details » |
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5 May 2007 A unique performance of voice, percussion and didjeridoo; this concert will be a virtuosic celebration of Australian new music, featuring Claire Edwardes, an internationally renowned percussionist dedicated to the performance and promotion of contemporary music. view full event details » |
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28 Apr 2007 This gala night of contemporary chamber music celebrates four Australian premieres from leading Australian composers Andrew Ford and Brett Dean alongside one of Europe’s most awarded composers Michel van der Aa. All to be performed by the WASO New Music Ensemble with Australia’s leading new music soprano Merlyn Quaife. |
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1 Feb - 31 Dec 2007 The VAF is a non-profit organisation which has been organising residencies to schools and communities since 1992. Hands-on activities are provided to students who actively participate with the artist. VAF artists are familiar with the Arts Outcomes in the Curriculum Framework and some artists’ activities provide professional development for teachers. view full event details » |
VISUAL ARTS
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15 Feb - 1 Apr 2007 Configured: Aspects of Contemporary Western Australian Figurative Art is a must-see for those with an interest in contemporary figurative painting and also includes a younger generation of artists exploring representation. view full event details » |
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8 - 16 Mar 2007 Sculpture by the Sea returns to Cottesloe!
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1 Feb - 30 Jun 2007 Therapy Focus’ Help a Child Grow Art Competition provides opportunities for students to reflect on what contributes to their personal growth and the growth of others. Students develop drawings/paintings based on ‘what helps me grow’ themes including nutrition, fitness, love and my future self. view full event details » |
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12 Jan - 4 Mar 2007 Hotspot presents the work of 15 contemporary artists from the Great Southern region of Western Australia who have explored a range of issues relevant to the environment and their place within it. view full event details » |
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16 Feb - 18 Mar 2007 This exhibition reveals the way in which 36 established WA artists see themselves. Mine Own Executioner is an exhibition of self portraits by contemporary Western Australian artists selected from 10 years of the Mine Own Executioner exhibitions held annually at the Mundaring Arts Centre, WA. |
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9 Feb - 4 Mar 2007 You’ll never look at backyard, household objects in the same way again! Through installation artworks that comprise household objects such as a lawnmower, Paul Caporn examines the very suburban activities of customising, DIY and obsessions with backyard tools and appliances and their related stereotypical rituals. view full event details » |
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10 Feb - 17 Jun 2007 Raised by Wolves is the Art Gallery of Western Australia’s creative response to the theme of the 2007 Perth International Arts Festival, the Human Family. The exhibition explores alternative and non-traditional family structures through the emotional and social dynamics of family groups in today’s world. view full event details » |
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11 Feb - 18 Mar 2007 Skylab is multi-disciplinary exploration based on the crash landing of the US Skylab space station in 1979 at Esperance using inter-relationships between astrophysics, art and mythology. Visit David Carson's website: skylabexhibition.org.au or view full event details » |
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12 Feb 2007 The National Trust of Australia (WA) and Art Gallery of Western Australia offer a full day’s excursion for students to explore the cultural heritage of the Swan River Settlement and the different artistic responses people have made to it. view full event details » |
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21 Feb - 7 Mar 2007 Tagged: C.C.C. is an exhibition of new multi-media work by Perth artist Minaxi May. The overriding theme of the exhibition is the impact of celebrity and consumerism on individuality. May has used herself to explore these issues, fusing images of her face with those of Elvis, Michael Jackson, Bjork and Madonna, using digital morphing techniques. |
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25 Feb - 25 Mar 2007 Western Desert Mob: Kutju—One is the inaugural exhibition of the Western Desert Mob artists from the Aboriginal communities located in remote WA. The exhibition is a unique showcase that includes works by painters, wood carvers and weavers. view full event details » |
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24 Mar 2007 CLASS CLOWNS is a national comedy competition and mentoring programme for young people at secondary school in Years 9 to 12. Local heats are compared by the workshop comedian and an expert panel of judges selects the winner. Winners of local heats go to state finals, and the winner flown to Melbourne! view full event details » |
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19 Mar 2007 CARSON STREET COMES ALIVE WITH THE SPIRIT OF AFRICA!! Western Australian group ‘Spirit of Africa’ have been working together for eight years in schools both locally and regionally. These very popular workshops involve full participation of students in learning the exciting and exuberant traditional dances, drumming and songs of the Shona people of Zimbabwe. view full event details » |
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23 Feb 2007 STEPS Youth Dance Company, dressed in local Perth designs will groove to the addictive rhythms of The Panda Band at the 2007 WAMI Parade in Forrest Chase.
This is a collaborative event between WAM, STEPS Youth Dance Company, Fashionist.
The fashion parade is part of WAM's celebration of Western Australian Music and is FREE. |
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18 - 21 Feb 2007 Welcome to the world of poetry, music and the imagination! The Kaleidoscope Ensemble has been inspiring young audiences in the Perth metropolitan area since 2003, with interactive performances and workshops. The group of musicians and actors will be visiting four regional centres in WA. view full event details » |
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3 Feb - 31 Mar 2007 The ArtLink North children’s arts programs run on a Saturday excluding school holidays for children and young people with special needs and their siblings. All programs are tailored to expose students to a wide variety of arts activities and creativity. Our staff are friendly and dedicated to the care and support of all students to reach their full potential in the arts. view full event details » |
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1 Feb - 31 Dec 2007 Bike-Lab is hitting the road again…don’t miss this ride! What has heaps of wheels, thousands of nuts and bolts, is awash with vibrant colours and sounds like hundreds of children have an absolute ripper of a time? Yes, that’s right, it’s Bike-Lab and it’s hitting the road again for 2007. BIKE-LAB uses a purpose built, self-contained kit that holds all you need to design and build large scale 3D art. view full event details » |
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12 - 16 Mar 2007 CULTURAL INFUSION’S BRAZILIAN SPECTACULAR!! This form of self-defence was ingeniously disguised as a form of dancing and celebration, as fighting was outlawed. Our most popular and exciting performance group, Brazilian Capoeira, will bring rhythm and soul into the classroom as they amaze students with their cultural dance. view full event details » |
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15 - 21 Mar 2007 KULCHA EDUCATION PROGRAM - CELEBRATE THE WORLD... From Albanian harmonies to Zambian beats, there are no borders to the expression of art, culture and language! |
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27 Mar - 19 Apr 2007 In-school performances and workshops from nine-piece Solomon Islands troupe. Narasirato were the hit of the Queensland Music Festival last year ... a high energy group who play their music and dance their intricate choreographies simultaneously. |
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29 Apr 2007 This will be the first ever Perth performance of Quito, a multi-media "documentary music drama", for six singers, keyboard and CD-ROM, about schizophrenia and East Timor by Martin Wesley-Smith and Peter Wesley-Smith. view full event details » |
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