The Ambush Forums are designed for young and emerging artists to develop the skills and contacts they need to pursue their chosen profession.

Ambush Forums supported by the Office of Youth Affairs

Organising (Mon 14th, 4:30, Fringe Club)

Have a group of mates who want to put on gigs? Maybe you want to start a fashion label, or open an outlet to sell your artworks? People who have done it in Hobart discuss the pitfalls and problems and why it's worth it in the end.

speakers include:

Inka Gallery
Others TBA

 

Support (Tue 15, 4:30, Fringe Club)

Got a script you think is the next big thing, but don't know what to do with it? Are you sure you can produce that book, CD or multimedia thingy but aren't sure of how to go about it? There are organisations that can help you.

speakers include:

Bob Broughton (Arts At Work)
David Edgar (Arts Tasmania)
Mel Page (Tasmusic)

 

Resources (Wed 16, 4:30, Fringe Club)

You've got the crew, you've got the plan but you don't quite have the money. Sometimes things are a little cheaper than you think. These organisations have stuff you want, for the price you want it.

speakers include:

Wide-Angle
Salamanca Arts Centre
Is Theatre

 

Training (Thur 17, 4:30, Fringe Club)

Even the masters had to learn somewhere… This forum features organisations that provide professional training without the need to leave the island.

speakers include:

Is Theatre
Salamanca Performing Arts Certificate in Education (SPACE)

 

Money (Fri 18, 4:30, Fringe Club)

Passionate about your artform but not quite able to afford it? Maybe you think it's time you got paid for some of your work. Money is hard to come by, but if you have a little knowhow and inside information, it is not impossible. Organisations that deal with the cash let you know how to get it.

speakers include:

Bob Broughton (Arts At Work)
David Edgar (Arts Tasmania)

 

(more details soon)