Children, Young People and the Arts Seminar 2013
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The Children and young people and the arts seminar was held on 26 February 2013.
The event aimed to:
- explore and discuss innovative projects that have engaged children and young people, providing benefits for the individuals involved and the broader community
- consider how partnerships between agencies and arts companies can be used to hold effective consultations with children and young people.
The seminar included a presentation from the artistic director of the Arena Theatre Company, Christian Leavesley.
Arena’s production, The House of Dreaming, is a leading feature of the children’s program of the 2013 Perth International Arts Festival, and was sponsored by the Commissioner for Children and Young People.
Other participants at the forum included:
- Perth festival director and Ambassador Children and Young People, Jonathan Holloway
- artistic director of Backing Gecko Theatre Company, John Sheedy
- artistic director of Awesome Arts, Jenny Simpson
- leading New Zealand artist Michel Tuffery. Michel has undertaken several innovative projects where he has worked with young people to produce unique and engaging sculptures and artworks in public areas.
Resources
- Speech by the Commissioner for Children and Young People Michelle Scott
- Speech by the artistic director of the Arena Theatre Company Christian Leavesley
- Speech by the artistic director of the Barking Gecko Theatre Company John Sheedy
Other useful links
Partners
The seminar was held in partnership with:
- Western Australian Museum
- Perth International Arts Festival
Discussion panel with Michael Tuffery (middle) at the Children, Young People and the Arts Seminar
Commissioner Michelle Scott welcomes attendees to the Children, Young People and the Arts Seminar
Audience at the 2013 Children, Young People and the Arts Seminar
Artistic director of Barking Gecko Theatre Company, John Sheedy