Propel Youth Arts WA in Perth, Western Australia | Non-profit organisation

Propel Youth Arts WA

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9328 5855

Address: 53 James St, Northbridge 6003 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: https://www.propel.org.au

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24.01.2022 This weeks #SketchbookProjectWA highlights are varied in medium and content! Annabella C.s two-page collage spread has a dream like quality with clouds, long roads, a map, a big clownfish and the words "Where do I go from here?". Laylas simple pencil portrait with linear lines makes us wonder who the subject is. ... Lexies pages feature bold colours and fast food: fries, burger, chicken drumstick, pizza, doughnut and cake! All of these sketchbooks are one of a kind, and we hope youve been enjoying these highlights as much as we have sharing them.

24.01.2022 Are you enthusiastic, reliable and love the opportunity to be involved in The Lester Prize for Portraiture? The Lester Prize offers volunteers a unique experience to work on a major national visual arts event that involves many artists from around Australia. Find out more info and apply below!

24.01.2022 Kaya yall, weve got some exciting news!! Wed like to warmly introduce our Youth Week WA 2021 Creative Coordinator, Patrick Gunasekera! Were so excited to have Patrick on board with the Propel Team and cant wait to build an incredible Youth Week WA KickstART Festival 2021 with him! Growing up around Manjoogoordap (Mandurah), Patricks earliest memories of art building bridges between people and places are of the critical conversations with his peers. ... Over the last three years, Patricks work spanning multiple forms and genres have been produced, performed, exhibited, published, and presented widely across independent, industry, and community led frameworks of creative practice. Patrick is also a local veteran of youth climate justice and LGBTIQA+ advocacy organising, and has more recently worked in systemic advocacy for young people of migrant background and survivors of violence against children. Read more about him on our Team page: https://www.propel.org.au/team ID: Two different photographs of Patrick from the hips up standing in front of a light-toned brick wall. Patrick is a light-skinned biracial/Desi young adult, with medium-length curly black hair, a beard, and a short and slim build. In both photos, Patrick wears a dark blue, short-sleeved, button up shirt made of Sri Lankan batik fabric and with black and white botanical designs in the batik fabric. He also wears dark blue trousers, a black wristwatch, a gold necklace, small black and gold dangling earrings, and the top of his hair is fastened into a top knot by a small, dark blue, floral hair piece. In the photo on the left, Patrick stands front on and looking into the camera, with a wide by relaxed smile, and with his right hand in his pocket, and his left hand resting on the handle of a black walking cane. In the photo on the right, Patrick holds his cane with both hands under his chin and with his fingers spread. He holds the end of the cane higher than the handle and has his face turned upward and to his right, looking in the direction the end of the cane is pointing, and smiling. End ID.

24.01.2022 The Last Great Hunt are currently looking for their next creative designer! Theyre looking for creative sound designers, composers, and technicians to collaborate on their upcoming large-scale production, WHISTLEBLOWER, scheduled for presentation in early 2021. Find out more in the post below. Applications close COB Monday 21 September.

24.01.2022 Calling all emerging writers! Get paid to write at home! Emerging Writers Festival is currently accepting applications for their EWF At Home Residencies! Four emerging writers will receive a fortnights virtual residency and a $1600 honorarium to support their writing.... Applications close 20 September. For more info: https://emergingwritersfestival.org.au/ewf-at-home-residen/

23.01.2022 Pitch your project for 2021 Youth Week WA Kickstart Festival! We are calling out to independent artists aged 12-26 and youth-led organisations interested in running a project - be it a workshop, performance, exhibition, talk, special event, mentorship program, or something completely different - as part of next year’s KickstART Festival. We are seeking small to medium project ideas that are realistic and have positive outcomes for young people aged 12-26 and have demonstrate...d considerations towards connectivity, inclusivity and accessibility. Registrations will be closed on Monday 11 January, 2021, 5pm. All applicants will be notified on the outcome of their project pitch by the end of January. More Information and To Apply: https://bit.ly/pitchproject2021 ID: An art workshop featuring multiple individuals during KickstART Festival 2019.

23.01.2022 #YoungArtistsofWA Meet Carrissa Wu, Beeliar Boodjar based local maker and small business owner of Jotterbook Flowers. Carrissa handcrafts delicate paper flower bouquets, accessories and decorations with you in mind. We sat down with Carrissa to talk about her upbringing in Singapore, how she got into making paper flowers and eventually turning it into a small business, and what shes learned from the Black Lives Matter Movement on social media. ... "I want to be less presumptuous, I mean, it would be very sad if the thought of potentially burning out from making a living from my hobby was what stopped me from trying in the first place. In saying that, its also important to have finances for day to day living, and having a stable job helped me to save enough capital to start up a business." Read here: https://www.propel.org.au/blog-posts/carrissa-wu

21.01.2022 Perth Festivals Good Film Club is back for another season! Applications are now open for any young person aged 16-26 who loves film and is keen to meet like-minded young people, and youll get to experience the full 2021 Lotterywest Festival Films program at UWA Somerville! Applications close Friday 30 October.

20.01.2022 Western Australian Museum are calling for proposals from businesses, organisations, communities and individuals to put forward ideas for exciting programs! Three Requests for Proposal are now open for: Experienced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-owned cultural businesses... Skilled cultural experience and workshop facilitators Qualified health and wellness instructors Find out more: http://museum.wa.gov.au/newmuseum/activate Submissions close Friday 11 September.

20.01.2022 Happy Bisexual Awareness Week!

19.01.2022 Have you ever asked someone "Are you ok?", and their response is "No" and youre not sure how to proceed? Today is R U OK Day, and this years message is "Theres more to say after R U OK?" It is really important to be equipped in conversation and know how to approach and help someone in need. The initial R U OK? is great and opens up conversation, but sometimes its tricky to navigate what comes after.... Here are 4 general steps you can take to help someone in need: 1. Ask R U OK? 2. Listen with an open mind 3. Encourage action 4. Check in Take some time today to check in on your friends, family and work mates, especially if you havent heard from them in a while. Life is tough and is up and down, and not to mention COVID-19, so a small check in can do wonders. For more resources on how to help someone: https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

19.01.2022 Perth Festival are currently offering two paid traineeships in the areas of Arts Management and Human Resources / People and Culture! This opportunity is for applicants from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse background and / or applicants with disability. They also have a range of unpaid internships (that offer course credit) for the 2021 Festival. Available internships include: Marketing & Communications, Event Management & Fundraising, Programming, Production... and Arts Management. Applications due this Sunday 23 August. Find out more: https://www.perthfestival.com.au/get-involved/work-with-us/

19.01.2022 Studio Photography with Sophie Minissale Sunday 15 November, 10AM @ Huzzard Studios Learn how to: Direct models and lighting Use technical camera skills to capture your shot... Adjust camera settings to suit your project Adapt to variables Studio photography skills is a beneficial skill to have in the arts industry, and photographers who know the ins and outs of studio photography are highly sought after. From product photography to model photography, the skills you'll learn in this workshop will come in handy for your future projects! Find out more here: https://www.propel.org.au/events/mosaic-20-studio Buy a ticket here: http://bit.ly/mosaicstudiophoto ID: A graphic design poster for a photography workshop. There is a Mosaic logo that says "Propel Youth Arts WA presents Mosaic" and the words "Studio Photography with Sophie Minissale, Sunday 15 November, 10am - 12:30pm, Huzzard Studios 10-14 Pier Street Perth" is written. There is a photo of a model sitting cross-legged in an office chair with their head resting on their hand and elbow resting on the arm rest.

18.01.2022 Tea & Symphony is a one-off event that will transform The Rechabite into a cozy teahouse showcasing some of our favourite local musicians. Behind this event is the lovely snartist Anastasia Beasley! Tickets are $20 and comes with 1 free tea. Bring your own mug and share tea, chats and symphonies.

18.01.2022 Paper Mountains Mountain Co-Op opening weekend in this weekend and theyre kicking off with some cool workshops like An Introduction to Urban Sketching with Ryan Ng! Were super excited because we met Ryan a few weeks ago and were blown away by his talent (check out his IG: https://www.instagram.com/ryantempura/)!! Hes a 20-year-old visual artist from Penang, Malaysia and his workshop which is happening this Sunday is perfect for anyone wanting to get into sketching! ... Tickets are $30. Book via the link below.

18.01.2022 YCULTURE CHATS: CHARLOTTE OTTON Charlotte Otton is a Sydney-raised, Perth-based performer, writer and theatre maker, best known for her award-winning shows Let Me Finish., Feminah, and 30 Day Free Trial (with Andrew Sutherland). We chatted to Charlotte about the development of Let Me Finish., funded through the Drug Aware YCulture Metro program. ... Read the interview: https://www.propel.org.au/bl/yculture-chats-charlotte-otton ID: In a dark room and in front of an audience, Charlotte Otton stands behind a hanging line that has pegged pieces of paper in her workshop.

18.01.2022 Walking Gently Across the Earth with Zal Kanga-Parabia Saturday 28 November 10:30AM @ Kings Park and Botanic Garden Patience Acceptance Learning In this workshop, you'll be guided to connect and learn about nature while respecting the spiritual essence and depth of the land that exists long before and after humans. Bring your camera and immerse in patience, respect, acknowledgment, and a deep connection with nature.... We'll be meeting at Stickybeaks Cafe and will venture out around the park. Find out more: https://www.propel.org.au/events/mosaic-20-walking-gently Buy tickets: http://bit.ly/walkinggently ID: A graphic design poster for a photography workshop. There is a Mosaic logo that says "Propel Youth Arts WA presents Mosaic" and the words "Walking Gently Across The Earth with Zal Kanga-Parabia, Saturday 28 November, 10:30am - 1pm, Stickybeak Cafe, Kings Park" is written. There are photos of nature and plants.

18.01.2022 North Midlands Project are offering a paid residency open to all creatives in WA practicing any medium The residencies are four weeks long, paid opportunities for creatives of any medium to develop new skills, advance their practice, research projects, or create new work while sharing their practice with the communities of the North Midlands in WAs Mid West region. EOIs are due this Sunday 13 September. ... Find out more here: https://www.northmidlands.org.au/Creative-in-Residence

17.01.2022 And that’s a wrap for 2020! We joke that this year probably belongs in a large dumpster fire of hell, obvious reasons aside we had to cancel our 2020 KickstART Festival one month before it set to launch, the team had to break up and learn how to work productively from home and all our office plants nearly died But you know what, despite that we managed to put together an online festival within 5 weeks and nab a Grammy Award winning artist to present a masterclass, all Pr...opel staff are healthy and we were back together in the office much sooner than anticipated, gearing up for the 2021 Festival. We were lucky, and we do not take that luck for granted. A lot of young people suffered the hardest this year, whether they lost their job, struggled to pay rent or had to deal with major changes in their schooling and education. If your mental health took a dip this year then we do not blame you, we’re right there with you and next year we will make the health of young people our priority. We look forward to taking on new challenges in 2021 (please not COVID again though) and continue to creative a cohesive and inclusive community for young people and young creatives. Have a wonderful Christmas, New Year and we hope you all have a good, well deserved break. Make sure to drink water, wear sun protection, stay cool and have a nice time with your friends and family! The Office will be closed until 4 January. We’ll see you in 2021. Love, The Propel Team ID: A team photo of Propel, each staff member is featured in ornate frames.

17.01.2022 Heres Part 2 of emerging Indigenous and Greek actor Cezera Critti-Schnaarss #YoungArtistsofWA interview! Part 2 continues with Cezera and Yoshika chatting about the importance of representing normalcy, how Indigenous actors are often asked to act more Black and how Kadjin helps young and emerging Indigenous artists. "I want create my own work. I want to create work that not only makes me feel seen and makes others feel seen as well. I want to make people feel less alone. ...As I said to my mum, I want to be my own version of Betty White, I want to be like 95-years old or however old she is and stealing the show." Read: https://www.propel.org.au/blog-pos/cezera-critti-schnaars-2

17.01.2022 Applications to be part of the 2021 Youth Week WA Planning Committee closes this Sunday 23 August! Were looking for 10 bright young people who will be responsible for: Brainstorming a theme for Youth Week WA (YWWA) ... Participating in programming discussions with the Propel Team and contributing your unique thoughts and feedback. Attending regular committee meetings, once every 2 weeks. Facilitating and chairing committee meetings Facilitating conversations and collecting feedback and information from the KickstART community (a new community consultation initiative) Assisting in the grassroots promotion of the KickstART Festival Assisting with running of events and activities as volunteers And dont worry! If youre unable to commit to regular hours to the Committee, we still have the KickstART Community where you can still be involved but with less time commitments!

17.01.2022 Head over to Pulch Mag for some Sunday reading Pulch Mag is a youth-run publication space that highlights local young creatives. Currently, Pulch is publishing the work of writers and designers in collaboration every week. Theres fiction, non-fiction and poetry, including work by our Creative Coordinator Patrick Gunasekera!... Pulch Mag was a recipient of our Drug Aware YCulture Metro grant, and were so stoked about the content coming out of this incredible youth platform. Read here: http://pulchmag.com/

14.01.2022 Happening this Saturday is Centre for Storiess Breaking The Glass Slipper, an evening of readings from local writers who completed their Inclusion Matters program. Centre for Stories is offering a pay-what-you-choose ticketing system with all proceeds to be donated to Kadjin - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth Arts Network! More info: https://centreforstories.com/ev/breaking-the-glass-slipper/

11.01.2022 Were excited to be partnering with Skills of the Modern Age on their Design Jam: 2-day Design Skills Bootcamp! Along with some other awesome WA organisations, weve submitted a real-world design challenge for participants to tackle: How might we scale our youth arts festival in regional WA? ... If youre interested in joining the program at the end of September, you can find more details here: https://events.humanitix.com/design-jam-2020-3

10.01.2022 Applications to join the 2021 Youth Week WA Planning Committee closes tonight Each year we assemble a group of young people aged 14 - 26 to be the youth voice of KickstART Festival, wed love to hear from you!

09.01.2022 Mosaic Capture Day 2020 is happening next week Sunday 6 December! We're asking anyone and everyone in WA to set aside a couple of minutes on Sunday 6 December, to capture part of their day on camera. Use your phone, a DSLR, a film camera, a point and shoot, Instagram, a tablet - whatever you have at your disposal! Anyone and everyone is welcomed to join in After registering, and during the lead-up to Capture Day, we'll send you the upload link. You'll have a week after Su...nday 6 December to upload your image and have it displayed in a professional exhibition, alongside other contributions from all walks of life in WA. It's that easy! Register to share your WA moment: http://bit.ly/Mosaic20

07.01.2022 Super excited for "Ugnayan" Exhibit x Mingle Night ft Matt McCooey next month! Ugnayan is a Tagalog word meaning connection through relationships. The event will explore how our "ugnayan" with things and people around us has shifted due to COVID-19 through photography, live music and connection with other local creatives. The creative behind this event is Ria, one of our past interns. Another past intern, Simeon Neo will also have her photography on display!!... Buy a ticket to support local photographers, musicians and creatives and come mingle with other creatives. Tickets are limited so get a ticket quick: https://bit.ly/31VQVym

07.01.2022 #SketchbookProjectWA has now travelled its way to Mandurah Library and Osborne Library - City of Stirling The exhibition will be around until 23 October, so if youre around the area, hop in and take a look at the 2020 Sketchbook Project submissions! Featured in this post is Jessika, Harrison W. and Nina Dakin.

07.01.2022 City of Vincent are looking for their next Laneway Lightbox artist! EOIs are now open to exhibit your work for three months at City of Vincents Laneway Lightbox Gallery, a public exhibition space that features local artists and their talent. Successful applicants will receive a budget of $1,000. The laneway is near 483 Beautfort Street, Highgate and has 8 lightbox cabinets! Successful applicants will receive a budget of $1,000.... Applications close 2 October. For more information, see the post below!

07.01.2022 Congrats to Marcus Wong who won the Young Achievement Award a few weeks ago! Marcus was featured on our #YoungArtistsofWA blog last year alongside his friend David Chidgzey about ECHO: Stories From East Africa, an exhibition that encompassed the trials and triumphs of Ugandan and Ethiopian communities through documentaries, photography, live music, speeches and stories. Marcus has done some amazing film work and has produced a variety of docos that tell the stories of unhea...rd voices around the world. Read Marcus and David's interview here: https://www.propel.org.au/blog-p/marcus-wong-david-chidgzey

06.01.2022 Our friends at Paper Mountain are having a couple of workshops this weekend at their newly opened Mountain Co-Op at Enex 100! Happening on Saturday is Kaumingomingo: Chaos Manifest! with Daley Rangi, an exploratory workshop examining your personal chaoses and lived experience through manifesting live art, spoken word, or theatre. And on Sunday you can get crafty and upcycle an old jacket at Make Your Own Jacket - Deadly Denim!... Check out their respective links for more details and links to tickets!

05.01.2022 This weeks #SketchbookProjectWA highlights makes us want to go on a road trip, stop and smell flowers and continue to be freely ourselves. Sarah Carey has featured two beautiful shots of tall trees along a dirt road, and we love what shes done with the corners of each sketchbook page. Ari has painted flowers and an open field with a nice reminder to "Be angelic like a flower". ... X-Tina King has drawn a fox girl with 9-tails peeking around a kitsune mask and with an encouraging "Stand out! Fit in... Be You!". See the sketchbooks in person during The Travelling Sketchbook Exhibition, see here for dates and locations: https://www.propel.org.au/travelling-sketchbooks

05.01.2022 #YoungArtistsofWA Zoë Sydney is an artist and physicist, you might recognise her from Snart Club a science-art club that did a workshop at our 2019 event Moonboorli (Beyond) and her DIY clay making video we posted for Youth Week WA 2020. Most recently, Zoë’s painting Fifteen (2020), a portrait of her younger brother’s birthday was a finalist in The Lester Prize for Portraiture. We chatted to her about who she is and what she does, what science and art means to her, and he...r painting for The Lester Prize for Portraiture. "At fifteen, we all felt the murky uncertainty of the future. This year has felt like this even more strongly. The photo that I took of the moment seemed to capture that feeling and I knew I had to make it into a painting!" Read her interview: https://www.propel.org.au/blog-posts/zoe-sydney ID: Zoë Sydney stands in an art room in front of an art piece that has numerous strips of hanging orange material. Zoë is wearing an orange top and pants, her head looks up at the ceiling and her arms are horizontally spread.

04.01.2022 If you missed out on last weeks Galup - Community Presentation on Zoom, heres the recording of the meeting! Galup is an arts project about the history of Lake Monger in Perth created by Noongar theatremaker Ian Wilkes and artist Poppy van Oorde-Grainger with an oral history from Noongar Elder Doolann Leisha Eatts. If youd like to give feedback you can via:... Email: [email protected] Survey: bit.ly/Galup3

04.01.2022 The Last Great Hunt are currently looking for 3 emerging theatre makers/creatives for paid internships as part of a four-week creative development at PICA - Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts. This opportunity will be from 19 October - 14 November 2020, and the development is a continuation of BAD BABY JEAN. Applications close 11 September. For more info and to apply: http://www.thelastgreathunt.com/emerging-theatre-artists

04.01.2022 Who else is excited for Fringe World Festival 2021? The Perthian Chronicles are debuting A Nought For A Cross this season and we can't be more excited for it! A perfect show for the whole family, A Nought For A Cross is a comedy theatre piece about Trev the new kid on the block who unwittingly reignites the age-old feud between two titans of noughts and crosses.... Featuring some of Perth's best emerging theatre makers, make sure to catch A Nought For A Cross 28 - 30 January at Subiaco Arts Centre. Tickets are on sale now: https://fringeworld.com.au/what/a-nought-for-a-cross-fw2021

04.01.2022 "My photography work is centred around the concept of patience, acceptance, and learning." - Zal Kanga-Parabia Zal's photography work has always had a strong focus on the natural world around us. Through patience, connection and respect, this Saturday, Zal will guide you across King's Park to capture your deep connection with nature through photography. Bring along your cameras, sun protection and comfortable shoes, and an open mind. This event is perfect for any young pers...on wanting to find connection with land through creative means. Use the code PROPEL20 for 20% off tickets to Walking Gently Across the Earth with Zal Kanga-Parabia. Buy tickets: http://bit.ly/walkinggently ID1: A photo taken by Zal Kanga-Parabia of green bush and foliage. ID2: A photo taken by Zal Kanga-Parabia of native white flowers.

03.01.2022 How amazing are Sophie Minissale's studio shots?! That lighting, the poses, the colours and tones!! You can learn how to take photos like these at our workshop this Sunday 15 November, at Studio Photography with Sophie Minissale. Super excited to see the inner workings of a photography studio and how everything works! Book your spot: http://bit.ly/mosaicstudiophoto... Find out more here: https://www.propel.org.au/events/mosaic-20-studio ID1: A model in a photography studio sits crossed legged on an orange leather swivel chair. The model is wearing black jeans and an animal print shirt. The background is bright neon blue. ID2: A model poses in a photography studio. There are deep hues of orange tones and shadows creating moody lighting. The model has short hair, is wearing a dark jacket and is looking to one side. ID3: A model poses mid-strut in a photography studio. The model is wearing a deep red suit with a black turtleneck, a leather belt, a gold necklace and big hooped earrings.

02.01.2022 Pitching applications are open for CircuitWests Showcase! In November 2020, the stage at Subiaco Arts Centre will come alive with WAs finest producers pitching the best WA work to almost every venue that presents performing arts in the state at CircuitWests WA Showcase. Pitching at WA Showcase allows you to get on stage and tell the story of your work and why it is something WA audiences must see.... Pitching closes 31 August 2020. Find out more: http://www.showcasewa.com.au/pitching

02.01.2022 Over the next few weeks well be sharing some wonderful 2020 Sketchbook Project WA submissions. This week weve got Tahlias mixed media sketchbook with a wake up call to our current climate crisis, Gaias dragon dog at a birthday celebration and Jasmine Elues two page dedication to a sweet yellow bear contrasted against a distressed koala within a fiery background. The Travelling Sketchbook exhibition is currently on tour and has made a pit stop at Mandurah and Stirling! Check here for more details: https://www.propel.org.au/travelling-sketchbooks

02.01.2022 Girls School is screening Babyteeth next month, a bittersweet coming-of-age story about love, loss and family made by Australian filmmakers. The film describes a distinctively Australian experience which is familiar, relatable and close to home. If you havent been to a screening at Girls School yet, you totally should! Its super cozy, there are bean bags and pizza! Propel Members are also eligible to get $10 tickets to any screening of Babyteeth as well as family drama film Waves. Check your inboxes for the code that was sent out this morning!

01.01.2022 Busking application deadlines have been extended for Mirrabooka Community Markets! We have partnered with the Mirrabooka Community Markets to provide opportunities for culturally and linguistically diverse and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians aged between 12-26 to perform at their markets. Musicians will be given up to one and a half hours performance time split between two time slots and they will be paid a fee of $300 for their performance.... Any genre of music and performance is welcomed! Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/MirrabookaBuskers ID: A young singer/musician performs in front of a crowd at an outdoor market holding a microphone.

01.01.2022 Audition Callout! APK Productions is on the search for local Australian artists of Asian heritage aged 18-29 to audition for an upcoming original contemporary musical called "PASSING" to debut at Fringe World Festival 2021. PASSING is a new original Australian musical completely written, cast and produced by Asian-Australian artists. The goal of this show is to explore and celebrate different cultures (Thai and Australian) and to further the current conversation about rac...e and identity. To receive more information, please email your Expression of Interest to Amber Kitney at: [email protected] by 5pm AWST Friday 28th of August 2020