Elise Archer,Minister for the Arts
The Tasmanian Liberal Government strongly backs our cultural and creative industries that support thousands of jobs across the State and add millions to our economy.
That’s why the 2021-22 State Budget includes additional funding for these industries of $5 million across the forward estimates, including a $1.2 million annual uplift in funds available for arts organisations.
This is in line with our election commitment to further support and build confidence for this diverse sector into the future.
Accordingly, I am pleased to announce almost $3.8 million has been awarded to 30 arts organisations for activities in 2022 and beyond, which is around 65 per cent more than previous years.
This will enable organisations to deliver high quality arts activities and engage audiences and local communities across the State, while providing vital professional development and employment opportunities for over 400 Tasmanian artists and arts workers.
It also builds on the significant investment we have already made to support the sector through the impacts of COVID-19, with over $12 million in support committed during what has been a very challenging past 18 months.
Organisations to receive support include:
- Nayri Niara, who will receive $117,704 to build capacity in the Tasmanian Aboriginal community through mentoring and opportunities to share cultural stories and knowledge;
- Mudlark Theatre Inc., in Launceston, who will receive support of $200,000 for 2022 to deliver a program of contemporary Tasmanian theatre works for local audiences and facilitate professional development opportunities for local theatre professionals;
- Hobart based physical theatre group Second Echo Ensemble Inc. who will receive $134,500 per annum for two years (2022-2023) to share new work with Tasmanian audiences and develop and showcase new artistic voices for local and national audiences; and
- Burnie based organisation, paper on skin Ltd., who will receive funding of $126,990 towards delivering its popular wearable art event on the North West Coast in 2022.
Other well-known and much loved Tasmanian arts organisations funded through this round include Theatre North, Van Diemen’s Band, Kickstart Arts, RANT Arts, TasDance, Blue Cow Theatre and Big hART Inc.
