Something to think about - Awakenings is much more than the only regional disability arts festival in Australia!
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Hi to all those who know Awakenings.
My name is Jacinda O’Sullivan and I have recently been appointed as Festival Director for the Awakenings Festival. It is great to be in Horsham with its distinct seasons, clear air and many smiling faces. I have coming from working in theatre with Desert Education arts touring program, Westside Circus Scald Physical Theatre and years of community development.
Already I have heard heartening stories and met many fantastic people who I am excited to be working with. I am ready to embrace the challenge of Festival Director of such an extraordinary celebration and look forward to being part of a vibrant team.
Awake in ‘08 is my mantra knowing that the journey I am embarking on will inspire, develop and motivate me as is the experience of anyone who engages in Awakenings.
See you in 2008.
Jacinda O’Sullivan
First Step is a weekend of professional development for artistic directors, ‘want to be’ artistic directors, group coordinators and for those interested in developing the arts in the disability sector and mainstream. This year the focus is on The Film Making experience with Erin McCuskey (It’s not as daunting as you think!). The weekend also provides a chance for the Awakenings organising team to enlighten First Steppers with a run down of the 2008 Festival. The venue – Grampians Retreat and Field Studies Centre at Dunkeld, has a great atmosphere, great food and a new amenities block. So keep May 30, 31 and June 1, 2008 free, for a fun-filled, creative experience and a chance to breathe in the beautiful fresh air of the Grampians for a whole weekend.
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Download Flyer (pdf, 76kbs) - The First Step 08, The Film Making Experience
Go to Awakenings 2007 page. Incluces final report, the program that was, the review, DVD order forms, festival synopsis by Scott Kenney, winner of the Badger Award, winner of the ANZ Pink Pig Adventure Photographic Competition, Festival Australia support message.
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Patron: David Helfgott
