THANK YOU
FOUNDATIONS
Founding Patron, Janet Holmes à Court AC has played a significant role in the development of Black Swan’s artistic and education programs. Her generosity has provided a platform for the future development of arts and culture in Western Australia.
We thank you for nurturing the talents of Western Australian artists through our education, development and international programs. FEILMAN FOUNDATION
The generous contribution of Andrew and Nicola Forrest and Minderoo Foundation to Black Swan is assisting our future development and security as Western Australia’s State Flagship Theatre Company.
BLACK SWAN BOARD Black Swan wishes to thank the following Board members, who have given generously in many ways and show outstanding leadership. Mark Barnaba AM Alan Cransberg Nicola Forrest Andrew Harding Rob McKenzie
THE IAN POTTER FOUNDATION The support of The Ian Potter Foundation allowed Black Swan to extend the Resident Artists Program and allow a wider engagement with more emerging artists to assist in the early development of their careers.
Kate O’Hara Kellie Parker Vicki Robinson Linda Savage Craig Yaxley
PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE Thank you to our Philanthropy Committee members who in 2016 assisted in the development of our Philanthropy program. Michela Fini Garrod Keightley Gina Lisle Sallie-Anne Manford
Sue McDonald Fred Nagle Mimi Packer Chris Ungar
MCCUSKER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION McCusker Charitable Foundation
PATRONS CLUB The Patrons Club contribute generously to Black Swan to help to implement essential development programs for artists in Western Australia. They ensure that the WA theatre industry remains vibrant and sustainable through the Black Swan Lab and promote opportunities for collaboration between emerging and experienced artists. Thank you for your support: Janet Holmes à Court AC Michela & Adrian Fini Ungar Family Foundation Stan & Jean Perron Simon Lee Foundation
Black Swan is extremely grateful to the McCusker Charitable Foundation for their generous gift towards the Emerging Artist program, providing the opportunity for emerging artists to develop their careers in WA.
MALCOLM ROBERTSON FOUNDATION Malcolm Robertson Foundation supported Black Swan’s Emerging Writers’ Group, to assist playwrights in Western Australia and in turn provide national and international access to more inspiring and innovative Western Australia playwrights and scripts. PLAYKING FOUNDATION AND THE MYER FOUNDATION The support of the Playking Foundation and The Myer Foundation helped Black Swan to activate the first stage of the International Collaboration Project with the National Theatre of China. This represents an incredible opportunity for Black Swan to be featured on the international stage and showcase Western Australian artists.
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BLACK SWAN STATE THEATRE COMPANY 2016 | ANNUAL REPORT
T h e Fe i l m a n Fo u n d a t i o n provided support to Black Swan’s touring and education production, Shadowboxing. Black Swan’s Education program and Regional Engagement program allows young audiences to engage with theatre and the arts whilst also providing opportunities for emerging and established artists to develop their skills.