DONOR NEWSLETTER ISSUE 7 - DEC 2013 A message from our CEO and Artistic Director Government funding cuts in trying economic times, combined with greater competition for the corporate sponsorship dollar, continue to challenge arts organisations. Artslink Queensland is no exception. It is important to remain focussed on our mission to inspire arts in regional Queensland communities and the wider arts sector. To survive and maintain as much engagement as possible, Artslink recently sold the Dutton Park premises, owned for 20 years, and moved to new rented premises at Teneriffe. Queensland Governor and Artslink Queensland Patron Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC officially opened our new offices on Thursday 24 October.
State Minister for the Arts, Ian Walker MP and Artslink Queensland Chairman, Rollo Nicholson. Guests enjoyed live performers, visual art exhibitions, games and films as they explored our new creative space. It was great to see so many friends and supporters of our work in regional communities. Following relocation, team members are directing their energy to what we do best – supporting the arts in all their forms for the benefit of regional Queensland. We look forward to you joining us on this great journey.
You are receiving this newsletter because we consider you to be our friend and partner. As Christmas is upon us and it is a time for giving to friends and partners, we hope you won’t forget Artslink Queensland. Please Two hundred guests joined the Board and staff for a consider making a gift today to ensure continuation of celebratory function watching the ribbon being cut and access to the arts for people who live in regional, rural the new premises officially named ‘Regional Arts House.’ and remote Queensland. Speeches were made by the Governor, Federal Attorney Arthur Frame AM MFIA General and Minister for the Arts George Brandis QC,
Partnership with the White Cloud Foundation Artslink Queensland is delighted to announce a partnership with the White Cloud Foundation, a charity providing support and resources to Australians living with depression. White Cloud and Artslink Queensland have jointly commissioned the writing of a new theatre production for school students based on “Sarah’s Heavy Heart”, the beautiful children’s story by Queensland author Peter Carnavas. In the story, Sarah carries an enormous heart on her shoulders, a metaphor for her intense emotions. She finds that sharing her problems with a new friend eases her sadness. With someone to help her carry her heart load, she realises that it’s not so heavy after all. The production will be developed and performed in Queensland primary schools in 2014. Artslink Queensland is seeking a partner to help support the 16 productions which make up the Youth Program for a corporate or philanthropic partnership valued at $100,000. Individual Production Development or Touring Partnerships are also available at $30,000 each. To discuss these opportunities, please contact the CEO, Arthur Frame.
STUDENTS GO MAD FOR ARTS OPPORTUNITIES Sixty young people from all over Queensland enjoyed the week of a lifetime at the Artslink Queensland annual MAD Camp held at Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School from 22-27 September. The live-in camp offered an exciting mix of masterclasses with arts industry professionals, daily sessions in music, visual art, drama and dance, and backstage tours and live performances of Grease and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) at QPAC. Sixty secondary students came from regional and remote Queensland to experience opportunities they would not have had access to in their local area, including engaging with professional artists and exploring study and career opportunities in the arts. In 2013, MAD Camp was generously supported by the Curavis Fund, The Helene Jones Charitable Trust, QPAC, Griffith University, Ipswich Girls Grammar School and the Artslink Queensland Cultural Support Fund, ensuring fees were minimised to encourage wider access to this extraordinary youth arts development program. To continue MAD Camp in September 2014, Artslink Queensland is seeking partners for creative strands, starting from $5,000 contribution. Philanthropic support to provide student subsidies is also being sought. To find out more, contact the Corporate and Philanthropic Partnerships Director, Jane Frank today on 07 3254 9500.
REMEMBERING ARTSLINK IN YOUR WILL Artslink Queensland is always extremely grateful to receive bequests from its supporters and to learn when such a generous decision has been made. Recently, the leading Queensland law firm, McCullough Robertson, provided advice on the best way to leave a legacy to Queensland Arts Council (trading as Artslink Queensland). While you should always obtain legal advice when making a Will, our website now contains comprehensive information about making a bequest to us which can assist legal advisors. It also has a list of possible programs or projects that those intending to make a bequest might like to nominate. For more information, visit our website, artslinkqld.com.au/artslink/about-us. We thank McCullough Robertson for their generous and valuable assistance, provided through their pro bono program. Remembering Artslink Queensland in your Will is your opportunity to provide access to the arts to future generations.
RECOGNISING OUR DONORS Queensland Arts Council (trading as Artslink Queensland) has received donations from the following individuals, businesses, trusts and foundations since January 2013. We would also like to acknowledge those donors who wish to remain anonymous. Thank you. LM – Life Member CSFC – Cultural Support Fund Committee member BD – Artslink Queensland Board Director
Alan and Fay Howard Alana Jessop Alison Baistow Alison Shaw (BD) Allan Bruce Allison Scifleet (BD) Ann and Roger Bowden Arthur Frame AM (LM, CSFC) and Mae Matheison Frame ArtsMedia Consultants Autumn Munson B. J. Woolston Barbara George-Jaeggli Bernadette and Owen Guymer Bernadette Howlett Bill Jardine Bonny Shore Bronwyn Davies Bruce Mellor Catherine McMillan Cecile Steenbergen Cherry Feeney Christine McDonald OAM Colin Brett Denise Christensen Denise Herbst Dianne Campbell Doug and Pauline Oliver Douglas Williams Dr Alex Foxton Dr Christiaan Willems (BD, CSFC) Dr Gilbert Burgh Dr Ros Derrett OAM Elisabeth Hindmarsh Elizabeth Meulenbroek Essie Thomson Estelle Taylor Fairlie Schmelzer Fay Callow Frank White and Family Gary Evans Gavin Brett Geoffrey and Roslyn Head Gwen Lyons Ian Merritt
Jane Frank (CSFC) and Peter Cummisky Jeffrey and Clare Shaw Jennifer Frith Joan Needer John Noble John Posselt (BD) Joseph Morfea (BD) Judy Chengody Judy Quilliam Julie Dowd June Hoopert Kathy Davis (CSFC) Kay Mays (BD) Kim Davidson (LM) Llewellyn Jones Margaret Kucks Mary-Joy Payten Moranbah Arts Council Moreton Bay Arts Council Natalie O’Gorman Nell MacQueen Oddur Augustsson Peter Sharry R and C Wardrope Robert Alexander Robyn Perrett Rollo Nicholson (BD) and Ann Nicholson Ross and Jocelyn Cameron Rotary Club of New Farm Inc. Steve and Karen Beardsley Suzette Pill Teena Wilcock OAM (LM) The Curavis Fund The Helene Jones Charity Trust The Hon. John Logan RFD The Jani Haenke Charitable Trust The John Villiers Trust The Laser Beak Man Family Trust The Siganto Foundation The Tim Fairfax Family Foundation The Whitecloud Foundation Wendy Delbridge Yolanda Holzherr Zoe Connolly
MR RUSH ESPRESSO BAR OPENS Our new espresso bar is a social enterprise that directs 100 per cent of profits into regional, rural and remote arts and cultural projects across Queensland. Mr Rush is named after Artslink Queensland Associate Artist Geoffrey Rush who began his early career touring in Queensland Theatre Company productions with Artslink Queensland. It’s quickly becoming a meeting place for the wider Teneriffe community, Artslink Queensland staff, and the wider Artslink family. In the early stages of this venture, we are seeking support in the development of this unique Espresso Bar. Offers of financial assistance for its establishment are also very welcome.
TWO NEW ASSOCIATE ARTISTS HONOURED AT LAUNCH Congratulations to Tim Sharp and Dr Bryan Nason AM, our two new Artslink Queensland Associate Artists. This announcement was made by Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Governor of Queensland and Artslink Queensland’s Patron, at the opening of our new premises on 24 October. Tim and Bryan join our Hall of Fame with fellow Associate Artists – Bille Brown AM, Carol Burns, David Poulton, Deborah Mailman, Geraldine Turner OAM and Geoffrey Rush. Tim Sharp is the creator of Laser Beak Man, a quirky and colourful superhero that features in all his artwork in a humorous and clever way. Tim has fans around the globe, and Laser Beak Man now appears in his own television series on Cartoon Network and ABC television. This is a massive achievement for a young man with autism and Artslink Queensland is proud to have toured Tim’s work when he was only 16 years old. An exhibition of his work was a feature of our launch. A percentage of sales contributes to our work in regional Queensland. Grin and Tonic Theatre Company’s founding director Dr Bryan Nason AM, a theatre actor and director, was our first youth officer 50 years ago, and has had a long and productive relationship with Artslink Queensland developing professional theatre and regional productions over many decades. L-R: Associate Artists Dr Bryan Nason AM, Tim Sharp and David Poulton