Redland City Council has launched an inspirational new program to encourage and empower emerging and established artists and performers.Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said the PASSAGE Artist Development Program would become an incubator for creativity and build on Redland Coast’s growing reputation as a community of artistic excellence.“Each year this program will provide opportunities for artists and performers to develop their skills with and alongside industry professionals, helping them to find the physical and creative space to develop their craft,” Cr Williams said.“This will include support for the creation of new work, development of existing work and up-skilling or professional development.“PASSAGE will take Council’s significant investment in our thriving arts and culture sector a step further, providing individuals and organisations working in the arts and cultural sector with in-kind and financial support.“It will provide them with the opportunity to utilise the city’s arts and cultural resources, including our exceptional Redland Performing Arts Centre, while promoting the role and value of creative expression and artistic development as key drivers of a diverse, vibrant and connected community.”Yoyo Tuki – The voice of the island Rapa Nui (Easter Island) at a previous Stage Sessions performance.Creative Arts Manager Brad Rush said PASSAGE’s four key initiatives provided opportunities for professional, semi-professional and emerging artists across the multi-disciplines of dance, skills development, heritage, multi-arts, music, theatre, visual art, craft, design and writing.“All artists, creatives and companies are encouraged to apply, as long as there is a meaningful connection to Redlands Coast.
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