Passion purpose meaning : arts activism in Western Sydney
Knight, Katherine2013
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Place reservation for Passion purpose meaning : arts activism in Western SydneyKatherine's passion for the place and people is clear in this illuminating history of arts activism in Sydney's west. Katherine records the area's rich variety of artistic expression
Main title:
Passion purpose meaning : arts activism in Western Sydney / by Katherine Knight
Author:
Imprint:
Ultimo Halstead Press c2013
Collation:
274 p. illustrations map
Contents:
A glimpse of activities around the Region May 2004 -- Aboriginal experience, rural life and influences 1788-1930 -- Creative challenges and ideals through tough times 1930-1950 -- Post-war tight budgets spur resourceful responses 1950-1965 -- Suburban growth inspires local activities and cultural missions 1960-1965 -- The times - they are a'changin' 1965-1970 -- It's time shakes tradtional structures 1970-1972 -- Sweeping reforms include multiculturalism and community arts 1973-1975 -- Q Theatre and Fringe seed dramatic developments and coordination 1975-1977 -- Community arts flourishes in Blacktown 1977-1982 -- Three publications, then tension erupts over a festival proposal 1982-1983 -- Leading arts activists nurture growth of creative expressions 1984 -- Artswest - a venture in journalism 1985 -- Arts at Garage Graphix becomes community cultural development 1986-1987 -- Bicentenary unveils new projects, tragedy and survival 1988-1989 -- Symbolic turning point to confident arts and cultural initiatives 1990 -- Inspired partnerships produce spectacular results in Liverpool 1992-1994 -- Creative cultures and street level promote self devised futures 1993-1996 -- Olympic impetus to new partnerships in Tourism and The Arts 1994-1995 -- Higher education stimulates discussion and new arts projects 1994-1995 -- Community, multiculturalism and arts in Auburn and Bankstown 1970s-1990s -- Giving voice to Aboriginal mothers and to Vietnam War Experience 1995-1997 -- Graffiti, vandalism and public art 1993-1998 -- Regional alliances, strategies and protests 1993-2001 -- Snapshots of Blue Mountains, regional and centenary highlights 2000-2008 -- Information and cultural exchange challenges racist stereotyping 2001-2011 -- In Western Front contemporary art arouses controversy 2004-2007 -- Music provokes passionate responses 1996-2012 -- Questions of Vietnamese and Australian identity and meaning 1999-2012 -- Confident foundations for a dynamic and culturally diverse future 2010-2012
ISBN:
9781920831578 (pbk)
Dewey class:
700.9944 PAS
Local class:
700.9944
Language:
English
Subject:
Lewers Bequest and Penrith Regional Art Gallery (NSW)Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre (Penrith, NSW)Lewers Bequest to Penrith City Council (NSW), 1981Cuckson family (St Marys, NSW, history)Arts -- Western Sydney Region (N.S.W.)Q Theatre (Penrith, NSW) -- HistoryPerforming arts -- Penrith (NSW)Cucksons Factory (St Marys, NSW) -- HistoryJoan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre (Penrith, NSW) -- HistoryCultural facilities -- Penrith local government area (N.S.W.) -- HistoryRiverside Theatre (Parramatta, NSW)Artswest (Magazine)Gertrud BodenweiserCasula Powerhouse Arts Centre (NSW)Aboriginal arts -- Western Sydney (N.S.W.)Multiculturalism -- Western Sydney (NSW) -- HistoryArts -- Penrith Region (NSW) -- History
BRN:
3261
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 700.9944 PAS | Available |
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