Building Stronger Communities

Nurturing talent National Pride

From the Sydney Opera House to the Walkington Theatre in Karratha, the performing arts play a vital role in building stronger and more sustainable communities in Australia. Performing arts venues and touring companies are a hub for local cultural activity promoting inclusion and community development.

Our campaign draws national attention to the fundamental role local venues, companies, Local Government and community organisations play in building a stronger sense of community through partnerships in the performing arts.

How can you help?

In your community:

We All Play a Part is a grass roots campaign. As a member of a community group, performing arts company, ensemble, community venue, local government you can help us build the campaign in your area by enrolling to vote and by contacting your local MP with your message of support for the performing arts.

Play your part and register as an official supporter of We All Play a Part to receive updates on our campaign for the performing arts industry to your email account.

Building stronger communities - case studies

Across the nation, from small country towns to the suburbs of major cities, performing arts companies and venues play their part as a hub for community growth and development.

Bell Shakespeare Residencies take Arts Educators into some of Australia’s more remote communities, such as Tennant Creek NT, Thursday Island QLD, Menindee NSW and St Marys TAS where they spend up to two weeks at a time living in the community and working with young people through schools and community centres.
In the Music for Life program, Musica Viva and the Campbelltown Arts Centre measured how music impacts the health and well-being of south-west Sydney’s seniors. After a successful trial and research period, the program has been rolled out nationally. Case study [382kB PDF]
The Australian Network for Art and Technology’s residency program supports intensive partnerships between artists and science and research institutions in Australia and beyond. Case study [652kB PDF]
Sydney Theatre Company supports patrons with disability to attend theatre by offering Audio-described performances, Captioned performances and Auslan Interpreted Performances.

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Message from Lisa Scaffidi, Lord Mayor of the City of Perth & We all Play a Part Building Stronger Communities Ambassador:

“Can any city be a dynamic inviting city without the arts... the answer is a resounding ‘No’. As the Lord Mayor of the City of Perth I believe the arts are such an essential part of a lively city. Without the arts and all they bring to a city, we lack balance, substance, heart and soul.

The arts contribute enormously to our Western Australian lifestyle. Our Council believes that by supporting and engaging in artistic and cultural activities, we as a community find a greater sense of connection and identity with each other.

Not only does the pursuit of the creative arts stimulate economic growth, employ thousands of people and provide interest and entertainment to the people of Perth, it helps create a better understanding of global cultures, creates a more dynamic city and breaths life and spirit into our urban fabric.

Here at the City of Perth we promote cultural and performance events to bring excitement to the city, promote artists works produced by local and Australian artists. We focus on the creation and inclusion of public sculpture into our city’s streetscapes. We work closely with all cultural and art forms and organisations with a great pride to be involved in the fine work they do.”

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Building Stronger Communities