The October E-NEWS Highlights VAPAC Members Meeting #70 We had our VAPAC members meeting on the 11th – 12th Oct at Williamstown Town Hall. Across two days we heard from members and industry colleagues about how they’ve created space for new ways of working and the success stories this has led to. The main theme […]
VAPAC Members Meeting, Tuesday 11 & Wednesday 12 October 2022. In this meeting, we will be asking how can performing arts venues facilitate and nurture the work they would most like to present in their theatres. Through commissioning models, deeper collaboration with companies and artists, and direct engagement with the community, presenters have the opportunity […]
BOMnet Meeting, Thursday 25 August 2022 at 10am via Microsoft Teams BOMnet is VAPAC’s professional development program for ticketing and marketing professionals within our member venues. This group is highly collaborative, meeting in-person and online throughout the year to provide peer-support, discuss current industry challenges, and hear from expert guest presenters. BOMnet AGENDA Welcome – Kathy […]
Calling all emerging artists with bold ideas! Applications for the first @Geelong Arts Centre #CreativeEngine grant round of 2022 are OPEN NOW, and they want to hear from you! No matter your vision, or your artform, Creative Engine is committed to supporting positive risk-taking among emerging artists with a strong connection to the G21 region. […]
JOINT STATEMENT BY THEATRES AND ARTS VENUES IN VICTORIA TUESDAY 26 OCTOBER 2021 This joint statement by theatres and arts venues in Melbourne acknowledges the significant and specific impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the performing arts industry around the world, and specifically in Melbourne during extended periods of lockdown. This impact extends to our […]
We are thrilled to announce to our new Executive Director of VAPAC – Patrick McCarthy. Tammy Ryan – Executive Committee Chair, said, “VAPAC has performed a key leadership role in supporting and assisting its members and the sector in navigating the new landscape. As we emerge and re-open, we are extremely excited that Patrick is […]
Upcoming Webinar: Regional Connections Register now for our upcoming webinar with Australia Council for the Arts, where we talk about how data from the July 2021 Audience Outlook Monitor from regional respondents can be used to reach audiences across Australia. Date: Tuesday 26th October 2021 Time: 12-12.45pm AEDT Register here. This webinar will be live […]
Some audience members say the pandemic has led to a renewed appreciation for the creative arts, and those in lockdown are spending more time on creative activities. At the same time, many are being more selective about what they tune into online. Our latest fact sheet reports on trends related to creative and digital participation […]
Honey Pot Industry Delegate registrations will open on Monday 4 October 2021 and remain open up to and during Adelaide Fringe and Honey Pot (running 18 Feb – 20 Mar 2022). Honey Pot hosts you! (industry programmers and presenters), placing a wide range of Australian & International artists in front of you to program immediately. The direct benefit to the artist by […]
