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THE ARTS: SERIOUS BUSINESS AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF ARTS MANAGEMENT BIENNIAL CONFERENCE 2002

The Australian Institute Of Arts Management (AIAM), will be conducing their biennial conference titled The Arts: Serious Business, in Canberra 27 to 30 October 2002. This conference is a must for all managers in the Arts, Cultural, Creative and Entertainment Industries.

The keynote speaker will be Dr Richard Steckel, President and founder of Add-Network in Denver USA and author of the widely read books Filthy Rich and Other Nonprofit Fantasies: Changing The Way Nonprofits Do Business In The 90's and In Search Of America's Best Nonprofits. Other speakers include Cathryn Robinson, Manager of Arts Development with Creative New Zealand, Dr J. Patrick Greene, eminent archaeologist and Director of one of Britain's most successful museums and recently appointed CEO of the Museum Of Victoria, Shireen Seow, Director of Shaksfin Asia and Shaksfin Productions, a global consulting and production house, based in Singapore, Dr Brian Kennedy, Director of the National Gallery of Australia and Dawn Casey, Director of the National Museum of Australia. Dr Richard Steckel will also address the National Press Club. This address will be open to the public and be telecast live to air.

Some topics to be covered during the conference include Global Arts, Global Culture, Developing Successful Business Partnerships, Business Models for Financing and Managing the Arts, Grantsmanship – The Art of Getting Money, Risk – Managing It, Governance-Creative Solutions and much much more.

Details
What: Australian Institute Of Arts Management  Biennial Conference -
The Arts: Serious Business
When: Sunday 27th to Wednesday 30th July 2002
Venues: Canberra Museum and Gallery, Canberra Playhouse Theatre, National Museum of Australia, the National Gallery of Australia, National Institutions and a National Press Club Telstra address.
Bookings: +61 2 6281 6624
Conference
Enquiries: Jane Carter - phone: +61 2 6281 6624, fax: +61 2 6285 1336,
Email: conference@conlog.com.au

Released 24 July  2002

ARTISTS' SOCIETY  EXCITING SCHOLARSHIP AND EXHIBITION    

The Artists' Society of Canberra will be holding their Annual Members' Art Exhibition, to be opened by Bill Wood MLA, and announcing the recipient of their second Annual Travel Scholarship for a graduating student from the Canberra School of Art, 6 to 15 September 2002 at the Rex Hotel.

The Artists' Society of Canberra  (ASOC), was founded in 1927 and is Canberra's oldest visual arts organisation boasting 225 members comprising a diverse mix of cultures, ages, artistic ability and interests.

Although ASOC is still 'homeless', it still manages to run a very successful annual tutored Summer Art Experience for the beginner and experienced artist.   Many of these Summer School artists will showing their fascinating works during this exhibition. These  works, numbering over 250, will also be available for purchase.

This exhibition promises to be the best yet, as ASOC demonstrates the wonderful ability of members young and not so young as they exhibit some amazing watercolours, pastels, acrylics, mixed media, drawings, prints and miniatures.

Details
What:  Artists' Society of  Canberra Annual Exhibition
When:  Opening Friday 6 September 2002 @ 6pm
Exhibition 7 – 15 September 10am to 4pm
Venue:  Rex Hotel, Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, ACT.
Cost: Opening night $10pp, includes wine and cheese.
All other times by gold coin donation.
Exhibition
Enquiries: Camelia Smith 02 – 6231 6420

Released 17 July  2002
 
JIGSAW THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS MARY MORRIS' The Blue roof

Jigsaw Theatre Company, Canberra's professional theatre company for young people, presents the premier of internationally acclaimed writer Mary Morris' latest work, The Blue Roof, at the Street Theatre in September 2002.

The Blue Roof, directed by Greg Lissaman, is an optimistic tragedy; a poignant story of first love and futures lost. In the aftermath of his girlfriend Amy's death, Joe finds himself excluded by her grieving family. He climbs onto the roof to search for a message left for him by Amy that will prove the love between them.   Whilst on the roof Joe is surprised by the arrival of an old woman, also looking for a message.

Joe is played by Gyton Grantly whose list of credits include feature films Blurred and Swimming Upstream and the TV series Fat Cow Motel. Amy is played by Caitlin Hunter who has appeared in the TV series All Saints and Water Rats as well as playing Stacey in LaBoite's production of X-Stacey. The Woman is played by Annie Byron, who has worked with theatre companies such as the Sydney Theatre Company, Belvoir Street Theatre and the Griffin Theatre. Annie's TV credits include Home and Away, Murder Call and Backberner and feature films such as Muriel's Wedding, Doing Time for Patsy Cline, for which she was nominated for the AFI Best Actress in a Supporting Roll award and Fran, for which she won the AFI Best Actress in a Supporting Roll award.       

The Blue Roof, is targeted at the young adult market, aged 15 – 26, but is a must to see for all ages. Several major interstate presenters have expressed interest in touring this production by Jigsaw Theatre Company, who have toured other productions to the Sydney Opera House, Adelaide Festival Centre and the Victorian Arts Centre.

Details
What: The Blue Roof
Writer: Mary Morris
Director: Greg Lissaman
Cast: Annie Byron, Gyton Grantley and Caitlin Hunter
When:  Tuesday 17 September @ 1pm
Wednesday 18 September to Friday 20 September @ 10.30am, 1pm & 7pm
Saturday 21 September @ 7pm
Venue:  The Street Theatre, Childers Street, Acton, ACT.
Cost: Full $18, concession $12 & school students $11
Booking: 02 - 6247 1223

Released 24 July 2002

For All Media Enquiries
Di Chalmers
Publicist, Canberra Arts Marketing
Tel:  02-6257 44 00
Fax: 02-6248 6512
Email: di.chalmers@canberraarts.com.au