Following acknowledgements to the
Land’s Original Owners and a warm welcome by Mayor Graeme Lehmann, a delightful
performance by Ipswich entertainer, Dee Bradbury led the way for the concept of
the conclave.
Highly credentialled guest
speaker, Mr Luke Harriman, the General Manager of Performing Arts Centre,
Australia, gave a motivating and informed address along with a power point
presentation on the support of the Arts in its many forms along with the
promotion of cultural tourism in the region. His follow-up workshop had audience members tossing
around their own ideas for overcoming the difficulties of collaborations
between the sectors and the promoting of the arts, artists, and cultural
activities within the region. Clearly
our own Jessica’s mind takes on a life of its own when asked for input. She was indeed a wonderful spokesperson on
behalf of the Choir’s group.
Elevating the ambience of an
evening themed of the Arts, members of the Choir provided some delightful entertainment
through sublime solos, a musical treat from our trio of instrumentalists, and some
soulful ensemble singing while guests dined on appetizing boxed finger food.
It is unquestioned that artists
and cultural groups are integral in providing health, stability, joy and change
to communities. It is through the co-operation
of multi-disciplinary organizations like Arts Alliance who enable support for
the challenges that no single organization or artist can face alone.
By: Sue Walker
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