“Our Government has provided funding support from its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW, and $250,000 from Arts NSW. This is in addition to more than $400,000 funding from the Federal Government," Mr Grant said.
Described as ‘part conference, part festival, all arts’, the biennial event from 27 to 30 October is set to become the must-attend event for artists and arts workers living and working in regional Australia. It will feature national and international keynote speakers and panels, facilitate forums, workshops, and discussions on key themes in the arts sector: Regeneration, Connectedness and Emergence. Each theme will explore contemporary issues, challenges and opportunities through research, exploration, debate and collaboration. Key speakers include Associate Professor Mark McMillan from Melbourne Law School, Director of Arts for Health at Manchester Metropolitan University Clive Parkinson, and Chief Executive of New Arts Exchange in Nottingham Skinder Hundal.
NSW Minister for Trade, Tourism and Special Events Stuart Ayers congratulated Regional Arts NSW on providing such a high quality and diverse program for ARTLANDS 2016. “With 1,000 delegates and festival-goers, ARTLANDS will provide a significant boost for Dubbo’s local economy,” Mr Ayers said. “It’s a great example of how our State’s thriving regional arts and cultural scene is a growing drawcard for tourism.”
Featuring alongside the conference, the ARTLANDS 2016 Festival will see a line-up of works rarely seen together in regional NSW, including musicians Heath Cullen, Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen, Dave Mason and Brendan Gallagher and Radical Son. Djon Mundine will curate a new exhibition of work by regional NSW Aboriginal artists, Old Land New Marks, and regional physical theatre companies, fLing and Lingua Franca will perform their latest works. Find out more at artlands.com.au
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