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Judith Wright Arts Centre

Locality: Fortitude Valley

Phone: +61 7 3872 9000

Address: 420 Brunswick St, Foritude Valley 4006 Fortitude Valley, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.judithwrightcentre.com/

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25.01.2022 The Queensland Government is now in caretaker until after the state election. We won’t be able to reply to political comments and they may be deleted. Content p...osted here by members of the public does not necessarily represent the views of the Queensland Government. If you have a COVID-19 query, we recommend you call 134 COVID (13 42 68 43). See more

24.01.2022 BlakDance, in partnership with Lucy Guerin Inc, announced a new residency program for Senior First Nations dance artists - appointing inaugural First Nations Resident Narangga and Kaurna artist Jacob Boehme. Find out more below

24.01.2022 The Institute of Modern Art’s Belltower at the Judith Wright Arts Centre is exhibiting ‘ ’ until 19 December 2020. Initially presenting artworks from 40 artists online as part of an initiative commissioned in response to COVID-19 restrictions, these works are now on show at the Judith Wright Arts Centre. Learn more about the exhibition

23.01.2022 Love this teaser from Act React crew as they prepare for upcoming performances for Anywhere Festival (6 - 23 May). The Importance of Being Wasted is an immersive and interactive theatre show happening at the The Lord Alfred Hotel, The Alliance Hotel and Jumping Goats Bar throughout May. Grab your tickets at bit.ly/TIOBW-AnywhereFestival

23.01.2022 Are you a dance educator looking to take your teaching to the next level? Australasian Dance Collective have opened registrations for FOCUS 2021, offering three professional development workshops across the year focused on expanding and developing contemporary dance skills for the classroom. Learn more and book your spot here: australasiandancecollective.com/professional-development/

23.01.2022 Congratulations to the final round of artists commissioned for the Institute of Modern Art Making Art Work initiative! This final round will see new projects by Maeve Baker, Richard Bell, Jacquie Chlanda, Digi Youth Arts, Channon Goodwin, Daisy Hamlot, Rachael Haynes, Inkahoots, Mia McAuslan & Jon Tjhia, Amelia McLeish, and Liesel Zink from 7 December 2020. Making Art Work is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

22.01.2022 Online art auction Our tenants Outer Space are holding an incredible online art auction featuring works by artists like Charlie Hillhouse, Jordan Azcune and Caitlin Franzmann. Check out the works for sale and support Outer Space.

21.01.2022 Does your local council or organisation have an idea for a long-term arts engagement project? JWAC tenants the Flying Arts are calling for proposal submissions for their $150,000 RAF Recovery Boost Renewal Funding. Read the full details and apply before 23 November 2020 ... See more

21.01.2022 Queensland's acclaimed Circa Contemporary Circus are on the hunt for acrobats to fill a variety of roles in their ensemble! If you're a skilled, experienced acrobat willing to push the boundaries of what is possible in circus, apply with your CV and up to three links to your work to [email protected]. circa.org.au/about-circa/employment/

19.01.2022 Join the 2019 Art Enquirer writers to celebrate the launch of this year’s edition of the publication. Art Enquirer is the culmination of a three-day art immersion program for high school students presented with Flying Arts Alliance in July. Saturday 2nd November 2019 bit.ly/IMA-AE

18.01.2022 Casus circus and Mad Dance House have begun creative development for their Working Title project . The Working Title creative residency program is a Brisbane Festival initiative supporting the development and presentation of bold new performing arts creations by Queensland artists and companies.

18.01.2022 Head on down to the Institute of Modern Art after dark to see Michael Candy's FIELDS - exploring the invisible realm of local Brisbane radio through video - projected onto the Belltower façade. This project was commissioned as part of the 'Making Art Work' initiative, supporting over 40 artists to create new works during and post COVID-19 lockdowns. Learn more here ima.org.au/exhibitions/michael-candy/

18.01.2022 Following recent advice from the Federal Government on the temporary closure of non-essential social venues, we advise that the Judith Wright Arts Centre is closed to the public until further notice. Judith Wright Arts Centre and Arts Queensland remains committed to public safety and to working with Queensland’s arts and cultural sector to manage the impacts of COVID-19 restrictions.

18.01.2022 South East Queensland based collective Aha Ensemble has kicked off development for a residency project, supported with First Night Showcase funding. Members of Aha Ensemble, through collaboration with Queensland guest artists, aim to increase the visibility of disabled artists and further develop audiences for work by and for people with disability. Image: Aha Ensemble, Kayah Guenther. Image credit Jorge Serra.

18.01.2022 Circa Zoo 'Antithesis' opens tonight at the Judith Wright Centre. Stand centimetres away from inspiring acrobatics and gripping aerials at this dynamic performance. Circa Contemporary Circus

17.01.2022 Meet QASP JWCoCA Arts Ignite recipient, Zane Saunders. Zane begins his one month creative development residency at the Judith Wright Centre this week. Multi- disciplinary artist and performer Zane Saunders who is of Aboriginal descent, lives in Northern Queensland Australia. His ancestry is with the (Butchulla) and (Goongari) Peoples of Southern Queensland. In the performance arena, Zane drives a very singular performance and installation agenda. Look out for Zane's upcoming ...shows which will be announced soon. Photography Credit Greg Hillman / Kuranda Photography

16.01.2022 Australasian Dance Collective's highly-regarded short contemporary dance training course is now taking applications. The Contemporary Dance Intensive is a week of mentoring and personal input from some of Australia’s best dancers and creatives all while learning yet-to-be-premiered ADC repertoire. Visit bit.ly/ADC-CDI to learn more.

16.01.2022 Closing tomorrow, First Night Showcase Judith Wright Arts Centre Closing 4pm 8 September 2020 Open to independent artists, early career artists and arts organisations based in Queensland Up to $30,000 cash funding and up to $40,000 in JWAC in-kind venue support ... For more information visit www.arts.qld.gov.au/aq-funding

15.01.2022 , the Flying Arts 2020 Queensland Regional Art Awards exhibition begins its tour at Judith Wright Arts Centre this 3-12 March. In 2020, artists were encouraged to explore the complex notion of decadence within their own communities and households across Queensland. Winners include Flourish by LeAnne Vincent, Outback, A Sense of Place by Katrina Goldsworthy and many more. Find out more

15.01.2022 Been past our Centre lately? If you have, you might have seen Jacinta Giles' work 'Becoming' featured on our outdoor façade as part of Brisbane City Council’s Temporary Art Program 2020 (TAP) produced by Metro Arts. Learn more about the project here metroarts.com.au/becoming

15.01.2022 Celebrating the rich diversity and uniqueness of dance in Australia, join Ausdance Queensland and Ausdance National as they present the Australian Dance Awards 2020 LIVE on Facebook and YouTube from 6:30pm AEST tonight!

14.01.2022 "I wanted to create a compelling work that is daring in concept and form, that initiates my creative path as an independent artist." After 8 years of furious creating, performing and international touring with renowned circus company Circa Contemporary Circus, Ingress is Bridie Hooper's debut creation as an independent artist. This solo show follows a woman’s indefatigable effort to untether herself from her myth and live with an urgency and euphoria that only an ending allow...s. 16 and 17 April Judith Wright Arts Centre Tickets are on sale now bridiehooper.com/ingress Ingress was supported through First Night Showcase Judith Wright Arts Centre. Photo by Billie Wilson-Coffey.

14.01.2022 Two big announcements today for the Judith Wright Arts Centre (JWAC). We have opened an expression of interest for two new tenancy spaces and the First Night Sh...owcase - Judith Wright Arts Centre funding program to support development and presentation of new works. - Open now until 8 September 2020 Open to small to medium arts organisations - Open now until 8 September 2020 Open to independent artists, early career artists and arts organisations based in Queensland Up to $30,000 cash funding and up to $40,000 in JWAC in-kind venue support For more information visit our funding page www.arts.qld.gov.au/aq-funding Join us Monday 17 August for a Facebook Live info session for these opportunities.

12.01.2022 Bridie Hooper has begun her residency at JWAC with support from First Night Showcase Judith Wright Arts Centre through the Queensland Government’s Arts and Cultural Recovery Package. Bridie is developing , a solo show using circus. We look forward to seeing the incredible end product! Photo Credit: @billie_wc

12.01.2022 Arts Queensland is supporting the Institute of Modern Art in their latest initiative, Making Art Work, an extension of the Arts Queensland pilot project which kicked off last year and will see Queensland artists commissioned to create new work to be presented via web platform, a forthcoming publication, and at the Judith Wright Centre space. Find out more about this exciting initiative over at www.makingart.work #ArtsQLD

10.01.2022 Brisbane's best artists of all things glam and fab unite to raise much needed funds for bush fire affected communities and wildlife. With a stellar line-up that includes Sellma Soul, Leah Shelton, Bridget Boyle, Chocolate Boxx and more, this promises to be a fantastic evening of entertainment for a very important cause.

09.01.2022 Love to dance? Judith Wright Arts Centre residents Ausdance Queensland are the peak body for dance in the state and offer opportunities for dancers to improve their art, networks, knowledge and more! Best of all membership is free. If you’re a dancer looking to grow join today! ausdanceqld.org.au/adqmembership

09.01.2022 Closing tomorrow, Expression of Interest - New arts tenancies at Judith Wright Arts Centre For more information visit www.arts.qld.gov.au/aq-funding

08.01.2022 Haveewe heard this un-baa-lievable news?! Our tenants Circa Contemporary Circus have been hard at work developing Shaun the Sheep's Circus Show ahead of its premiere at QPAC this March, followed by performances in Cairns and Mackay. Better hoof it to grab your tickets

08.01.2022 Queensland artist Dylan Mooney is making waves with his ethereal illustrations and public murals that fuse comic-style characters, contemporary queer culture with ancient Indigenous artefacts. Mooney's 'Blak Heros' was originally commissioned for Institute of Modern Art's , supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. We look forward to seeing where your talent takes you Dylan!

08.01.2022 Applications are closing soon! Submit your Expression of Interest for Minjerribah Dance Lab before the 22 October 2020. Produced by Judith Wright Arts Centre tenants BlakDance and supported by Creative Alliance Queensland through the Regional Arts Services Network - RASN, Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation and City of Gold Coast, the Minjerribah Dance Lab is a fantastic opportunity for up to ten eligible dance practitioners to attend a three day intensive dance workshop this November.

06.01.2022 Chookas to the 2020 Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts Cohort presenting their 20' end-of-year showcase tonight and tomorrow! Catch last minute tickets to see them at The Brightside Brisbane bit.ly/2Jlo7tn

06.01.2022 Do you have skills in audience development? The Institute of Modern Art is looking for two professionals to join the team. The IMA is recruiting for the positions of creative producer in public programs and education manager. To find out more. Applications close 24 March 2021. ima.org.au/news/join-the-team/.

06.01.2022 Tiny Art, Big Impact! These exhibitions feature small artworks created by Flying Arts members from all across Queensland in the foyer and halls of the Judith Wright Centre. Come and see the new Summer exhibit.

05.01.2022 Last chance to visit the Institute of Modern Art's 'Long Water' exhibition! Illuminating spiritual, ancestral, and physical connections to water through the fibre practices of First Nations artists from across Australia, : must close 19 December 2020. Head over to the Institute of Modern Art to check it out! More info ima.org.au/exhibitions/long-water/... Read the Arts Queensland Long Water case study for some behind-the-scenes insights bit.ly/Janet-Fieldhouse See more

05.01.2022 Following the Premier’s announcement that Greater Brisbane is in lockdown for three days from 5pm today Monday 29 March 2021, the Judith Wright Arts Centre will close from 3pm today until up to and including Thursday 1 April 2021, subject to any further health advice. Our tenants will be in touch with patrons in relation to changes and cancellations of particular events, classes and venue bookings. We thank you for your patience during this time. For the latest health advice please visit www.covid19.qld.gov.au.

04.01.2022 If you're a budding First Nations artist, there's still time to audition for an opportunity to study with our tenants Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts (ACPA). ACPA are offering auditions for: Cert IV Performing Arts... Diploma Performing Arts Advanced Diploma Performing Arts Cert III Assistant Dance Teaching Cert IV Dance Teaching and Management Learn more here: www.acpa.edu.au/how-to-audition/

04.01.2022 Join the Institute of Modern Art at the Judith Wright Centre this Saturday 9 November at 5pm for the official opening of two new projects - 'Field of Vision' exhibition by Courtney Coombs and 'Promissory Estoppel' public artwork projection by Daniel McKewen, as part of the IMA Belltower program. Find out more: bit.ly/2JQ9pYO.

03.01.2022 Exciting new opportunity! In 2020, Brisbane Festival, with the support of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, will back bold new creations made by Queensland artists and companies through the Working Title Creative Residency. Funding (up to $40,000) Access to and support from the Brisbane Festival team Up to four weeks in The Judith Wright Centre ... If you are a Queensland artists with a project you are keen to develop, submit your expression of interest by Friday 13 March.

03.01.2022 JWAC tenants Australasian Dance Collective will partner with The Kite String Tangle's Danny Harley for a rousing aural, visual and sensory performance at BRISBANE POWERHOUSE. Don't miss , an epic collaboration, part-gig, part dance-performance, it is an experience like no other. 12, 13 and 14 February 2021... brisbanepowerhouse.org/whats-on/event/aftermath/ See more

02.01.2022 Two big announcements today for the Judith Wright Arts Centre (JWAC) - the opening of expression of interest for two new tenancy spaces and the First Night Showcase - Judith Wright Arts Centre funding program to support development and presentation of new works. - Open now until 8 September 2020 Open to small to medium arts organisations... - Open now until 8 September 2020 Open to independent artists, early career artists and arts organisations based in Queensland Up to $30,000 cash funding and up to $40,000 in JWAC in-kind venue support For more information visit www.arts.qld.gov.au/aq-funding

02.01.2022 "Great energy, great presence". Fans are loving Zane Saunders 'Cure' which is currently showing at the Judith Wright Centre. Two more showings tonight and Saturday - not to be missed!

01.01.2022 Arts Queensland is inviting Expressions of Interest from small to medium arts organisations to activate and manage the gallery within the newly refurbished Judith Wright Arts Centre (JWAC) for an initial 12 month period. This well-appointed and prominent gallery space, was created within the Centre, as part of recent works that included the refurbishment of JWAC’s frontage and foyers, and the creation of new tenancy spaces at the front of the building. EOI submission deadline... is 4pm 2 November 2020. For more information and to apply visit bit.ly/Gallery-EOI Judith Wright Arts Centre facade artwork by Sebastian Moody. Photo by Louis Lim.