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RED NUMBERS 'AT THE HEART OF ART'
Posted by Jeremy Eccles | 2013-11-08 18:23:10
ORIC, the Office of the Regulator of Indigenous Corporations has recently attempted to quantify the community art centre sector of the industry; and its report – 'At the Heart of Art' does not paint a pretty picture. By comparing numbers...» Read More
Wilcannia pride
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-07-22 23:17:59
The gallery idea comes from 37 mainly Barkindji men and women who are transforming a dusty town park in Wilcannia in western New South Wales. It will become Reconciliation Park, a green, welcoming space with picnic tables, a playground, barbecues...» Read More
All artists welcome to join in new group
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2010-04-24 09:53:49
In her new role as the Outback Arts Regional Indigenous Cultural Development Officer (RICDO) for the Lightning Ridge district, Karin Thurston has established a group for artists. The group meets at the CDEP rooms on Shincracker Street every Friday from 9am...» Read More
Ombudsman investigates radio station complaint
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-10-01 12:30:24
From the Northern Territory News: RADIO Larrakia is being investigated after a complaint was lodged with the Workplace Ombudsman. Aboriginal artist Dotty Fejo has complained about the indigenous broadcaster and community organisation's work practices after working there for two years. She said she...» Read More
A just program for Indigenous employment
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2008-04-01 01:09:25
An article in the Green Left about Aboriginal art and the changes to the CDEP program in the Northern Territory. Quoted from the article: The long-term CDEP support for Aboriginal art cooperatives would also be maintained, and more training aspects, particularly in...» Read More
Bring back CDEP: Claire Martin
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-10-12 12:53:43
From ABC online: Northern Territory Chief Minister Clare Martin is calling for the Community Development Employment Program (CDEP) to be reinstated by the Federal Government. Ms Martin says the loss of the scheme has damaged the Aboriginal art industry and remote communities...» Read More
Aboriginal art under threat
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-09-18 15:15:34
Brisbane Times Aboriginal art under threat Stephanie Peatling and Joel Gibson September 17, 2007 Article in the Brisbane Times about the changes to CDEP and the potential impact on the Aboriginal Art industry, with quotes from several Aboriginal Art centres. Quoted from article: The Federal Government's...» Read More
Sydney Morning Hearld - Rangers ask who will protect the north
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-09-14 03:25:22
Lindsay Murdoch Darwin September 13, 2007 Article in the Sydney Morning Herald about the CDEP program changes and the impact on the Aboriginal ranger programs and Aboriginal art industry. Quoted from the article: The Northern Territory Chief Minister, Clare Martin, has warned that axing the...» Read More
Minister denies Indigenous art community under threat
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-09-11 04:57:42
ABC News Tuesday Sep 11, 2007 The federal government responds to claims that the removal of CDEP will hurt the Aboriginal Art industry. Quoted from the interview: "Where there's an art community in a particular settlement, then we will look very carefully at...» Read More
Desart commenting on CDEP changes
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-09-10 04:56:12
John Oster from Desart commenting on the CDEP changes. Quoted from the interview: "We believe that there are 150 Aboriginal people in central Australia who will lose their jobs and the effects in northern Australia are probably double that," he said. "That...» Read More
Axing of CDEP is economic vandalism: NT
Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 2007-09-10 04:54:58
More in the Sydney Morning Herald about the axing of...» Read More
