Community Services Presentation
Friday August 19th
Ripples 2010- Regional Centre of Culture
Based on the European Capital Centre of Culture model-using arts and cultural activities
to build community capacity and stimulate economic activity through a major injection
of funding into arts and cultural activities and events and infrastructure. (eg. Town Hall
and Gallery)
The Ripples 2010 programme used various strategies to engage community.
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Major events, performances offered by State companies (Adelaide Symphony
Orchestra, ADT)
State based arts and cultural organisations hosting forums in MB and offering
support services to community (History SA)
Skills Development Workshops (particularly within the Aboriginal Community)
Eg. Singing, painting, screen printing, ceramics, woodcarving
Locally organised events and performances (eg. Bridge Players and Singers)
Value adding to existing events (eg. NAIDOC week)
Schools programmes (eg. Big Draw, Automata, Sharon Keep Ya Hair On)
Exhibitions at the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery- both local and national profile
artists
The goal was to stimulate arts and cultural activity, offer opportunities to local artists
and arts organisations and create new partnerships in the region that make future
programmes sustainable.
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
Other events and programmes included
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The Seven Stages of grieving
History SA’s State History Conference
The Gala Opening of the Town Hall featuring Andy Seymour and the Swing City
Band, Henley and Grange Band and Murray Bridge Community Band
Burke Urban Sound and Light Spectacular projection on the Town Hall
Dusk on the River event featuring performers from the Adelaide Fringe
Mega Murray Comedy
Museum Road Show
SALA festival
Adam James and Community Concert
A Walk Down Memory Lane- Bridge Players and Singers
Friendship across Six Countries- Murray Bridge Friendship Force
Cirkidz performances and workshops
I Don’t Wanna Play House at Raukkan
Circus Oz
Sculptfest on the Murray
Louder than Words
Band Swap