Diversity Arts Australia (DARTS) and TAFE NSW, with support from the NSW Premier’s Department, have partnered to deliver four masterclasses on anti-racism and leadership in the arts. The program will train 15 participants on how to advocate for racial equity and promote anti-racism practices within their communities and the broader sector. Participants will then jointly deliver presentations/workshops about the Anti-Racism and the Arts Campaign.
The broader Anti-Racism & the Arts campaign is designed to counter racism within a culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) context.
Sessions run from mid-September until mid-October at the Arts and Cultural Exchange (ACE) in Parramatta, with an option for online participation.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE?
- People from underrepresented Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Culturally and Racially Marginalised, refugee and/or migrant backgrounds.
- People aged 18 years and over
- Women, gender-diverse people and people with disability are encouraged to apply.
DATES AND SCHEDULE
Four Tuesday evenings from 5:30-8:00 pm.
Networking and refreshments: 5:30-6:00 pm Masterclass: 6:00-8:00 pm
| Date: 17 September, 5:30-8:00 pm | Trauma-Informed Practice and Cultural Safety |
| Date: 24 September, 5:30-8:00 pm | Racism and Anti-Racism |
| Date: 1 October, 5:30-8:00 pm | Building Leadership and Advocacy |
| Date: 8 October, 5:30-8:00 pm | Creative Campaign Development |
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Be available to attend all 4 masterclasses and actively participate.
- Be prepared to deliver a two-hour workshop on Anti-Racism & the Arts. You will be paid to deliver these workshops.
- Be from a CaLD, CaRM, refugee or migrant background.
- Be aged 18 years or over.
- Be willing to provide feedback on the draft Anti-Racism in the Arts campaign.
- Have an interest in, or be involved in, the arts, screen or creative sectors.
About the Trainers:
Dr Paula Abood
Dr Paula Abood is a writer, community cultural development practitioner, creative producer and educator. She has worked with diverse communities for over three decades across the arts, community and education sectors. Dr Abood was the 2013 recipient of Creative Australia’s Ros Bower Award for lifetime achievement in community arts and cultural development (CACD) and was awarded a 2018 CACD Fellowship. Dr Abood has developed learning resources and taught widely on subjects including human rights approaches in critical community development practice. She is the Chair of Arab Theatre Studio and a member of the Advisory Committee of the Community Refugee Welcome Centre on Gadigal land. Paula is also the Senior Education Officer – Multicultural Engagement at TAFE NSW.
Gary Paramanathan
Gary Paramanathan works at the intersection of arts, culture and community. Born in Sri Lanka and raised in Australia, Gary’s arts practice predominantly focuses on storytelling and writing. He has written and directed a number of short films, including for ABC iView. He has written feature essays and recounted personal narratives, including for The Guardian. Gary also ran a live storytelling night focusing on PoC stories, called Them Heavy People. He currently focuses on writing and performing short works of autobiography and fiction. He was shortlisted for the Deborah Cass Prize in 2021, won a Writing NSW mentorship and published in a Sweatshop anthology.
He has developed and presented work for Griffin Theatre, CAAP, Performance Space and Queer Stories. Gary is currently writing his first feature stage play, after joining the watershed program with Sydney Theatre Company. He has also written critique and content to bring processes and genuine representation in storytelling. Gary is passionate about migrant and diaspora storytelling and hopes to add to the rich tapestry of diverse Australian storytelling through his work.
About Diversity Arts Australia (DARTS):
DARTS is the national voice advocating for ethnocultural and migrant racial equity in the arts, cultural, and creative sectors: http://DiversityArts.org.au
Partners and Supporters:
Note: EOI closed on 5 September 2024 for the program kick off on 17 September 2024.