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CCD@Work : Case Studies from the Community
Great Community Cultural Development and Community Arts projects are worth sharing, which is why, in this section, CCDNSW rounds up some of the most inspiring and informative stories from across Australia's arts and community cultural sector.
So whether you're after motivation, innovation, information or celebration, this is a great place to find it. Please also feel free to share your stories by uploading your information to the site or getting in touch with CCDNSW staff to help you through the process.
Learn from the experiences of your peers as you peruse the case studies:
New South Wales Local Government Cultural Awards
The New South Wales Local Government Cultural Awards celebrate council cultural success. Read on for a selection of case studies from the winners of the past two years.
Big hART : The Drive Project
The DRIVE project aims to engage young men who are at risk of deliberate and fatal one person car crashes to create a multimedia art installation and website to explore the issues.
Somersault - Tony Doyle's disability inclusive arts events.
Somersault events feature the creative Village installation and a performance program that consists of a broad cross section of mainstream and disability performers.
Marrugeku Project - Stalker Stilt Theatre
Stalker Stilt Theatre Inc. Stalker is a visual and physical performance company producing dynamic physical performance on a scale from the intimate to the spectacular.
Vulcana Womens Circus
Vulcana Women's Circus was established to provide circus skills training and performance opportunities for women and young people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Over the years this vibrant community arts organisation has provided large numbers of women and young people with access to cultural expression.
Darwin Theatre Company: Celebrating culture and language by sharing stories.
In consultation with elders and workers in Minyerri, and in partnership with Djilpin Aboriginal Arts, Darwin Theatre Company has created a series of residences for arts trainers with the aim of building event presentation, performance, technical and marketing skills in the community, which eventuated into an annual arts program capable of attracting cultural tourism to the area.
Tis Milner-Nichols explored the avenues that masks and puppets offer to cultivate and transmit stories and customs.
Tis Milner -Nichols was funded to travel abroad to study the cultural significance of puppets and masks in conveying stories and customs.
Mix It Up- Creative Communities Partnership Initiative
MIX IT UP is a joint project of Multicultural Arts Victoria and the Arts Centre. The project aims to reflect the cultural diversity of Victoria by increasing individual and community access and participation in the cultural life of the state.
Case Study - Youth Arts
Case study - working with newly arrived artists
Case study - Cross regional projects
Case Study :: Living Streets
The aim of Living Streets is to use community and cultural development strategies within specific streets of Liverpool to create a sense of place, and promote livability, safety and amenity.
CCDNSW is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body, and by the NSW Government through Arts NSW