CASP Successful Recipients 2024
A diverse range of creative projects in the south east have received a total of $21,000 through the Country Arts Support Program (CASP) for 2024. The seven successful projects cover dance, music, film, photography and digital projection art, taking place in various towns and villages of the region.
“We had a very competitive round this time and it was encouraging to see a number of first-time applicants” explained Andrew Gray from South East Arts. “Some of the region’s professional arts organisations such as Fling and Stonewave Taiko were supported, along with a range of festivals including Sculpture Bermagui, Delegate Festival of Arts and Ephemeral Festival”.
CASP provides up to $3000 for small projects and helps to support new initiatives, as well as existing events and programs. Over the years, many projects supported by CASP have developed into larger and ongoing projects. One example is My Black Dog by Fling Physical Theatre, which was supported through CASP for the first performances in 2019. Since then My Black Dog has been developed into a short film and in 2024 the live show will tour to regional communities across NSW with the support of CASP.
South East Arts runs the CASP funding round each year, financially supported by Create NSW. The next round of CASP funding in the south east region will open in late 2024 for projects the following year.
My Black Dog – Fling Physical Theatre
My Black Dog Regional Tour will see FLING's award winning work presented in regional communities across NSW in 2024. My Black Dog is designed to support the mental health of young people living regionally, aiming to tackle stigma and catalyse an important conversation about health, wellbeing and regional life.
Lights, Camera, Image - Delegate Progress Association
Over the weekend of 26-28 April, award winning photographer Peter Solness & video producer Murray Van der Veer will conduct a workshop utilising a method known as light painting to capture and enhance images. Delegate Early Settlers Hut and a local wool shed have been chosen as the venues.
Bioluminescence @ Sculpture Bermagui – Sculpture Bermagui
Bioluminescence is a workshop for young people in the Bermagui, Narooma and Cobargo area who will develop a site specific video mapping performance as a part of Sculpture Bermagui 2024. The project engages young people with their environment, teaches them creative technology and event management skills and facilitates community participation.
Making Miyake - Stonewave Taiko Inc
Stonewave Taiko will invite Haruyoshi Tsumura sensei to the Bega Valley in July 2024 to run workshops leading to the start of a Miyake group in this area. Workshops will be held for members and the public over 3 days as part of our Bega Big Matsuri (Japanese Festival).
Ephemeral 2024 - Pambula Wetlands and Heritage Project Inc
Pambula Wetlands and Heritage Project, with the Lonely Arts Club Pambula, are collaborating to present Ephemeral – a one day festival celebrating the ephemeral landscape of Panboola and the creativity it inspires. A vibrant program of art, creative workshops and musicians to be held at Panboola on 13 April 2024.
Delegate Festival of Arts: Our Place - Delegate School of Arts
The Delegate Festival of Arts: Our Place is an event held every two years. It supports visiting and local artists and creatives. In 2024, the program will be held in the Delegate School of Arts Memorial Hall, the Bundian Way Gallery and the Delegate Country Club over the October Long Weekend.
SoundBoy Short Film - Little Tech
SoundBoy is a narrative short film about the youth culture on the south coast of NSW, specifically highlighting the music scene. The intention with making this film is to bring on board a host of young local talent, to give opportunities not usually available in the region.