ArtStart receives valuable support and advice from the ArtStart State Advisory Committee. Established in 1996, the Committee advises on priorities and direction of the ArtStart program and the development of initiatives in youth arts and vocational education and training in NSW.
The Advisory Committee membership includes representatives from peak government, departments and community organisations. The current members are:
A/Assistant Program Manager, Arts NSW
Arts NSW is the NSW Government's art's policy and funding body. It advises the Minister for the Arts on all aspects of arts and cultural activity and manages an annual program of grants, fellowships and awards. http://www.arts.nsw.gov.au/
Funding Manager, Regional Arts NSW
Regional Arts NSW is the peak body for regional arts activity in NSW, representing the state-wide network of Regional Arts Boards (RAB). Most RABs coordinate ArtStart activities in their respective regions. http://regionalartsnsw.com.au/index.html
Arts Development Officer, Accessible Arts
Accessible Arts is the peak arts and disability organisation in NSW promoting full inclusion, access and cultural opportunities in the arts for people with disabilities through advocacy, education and information. http://www.aarts.net.au/
Policy/Cultural Development Officer, Local Government and Shires Association
The Local Government Association of NSW and the Shires Association of NSW are the peak industry bodies for Local Government in NSW. http://www.lgsa.org.au/www/html/7-home-page.asp
Manager Creative Arts, Creative Arts Unit, NSW DET
The Creative Arts unit of the NSW DET provides support for syllabus implementation in Creative Arts, manages state-wide curriculum initiatives and provides policy advice curriculum matters. http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/primary/.
Tours Manager, ABC
The ABC is Australia's public broadcaster and includes national and local television, radio and online presentations. http://www.abc.net.au/
Partnerships Manager, Indent
Indent helps young people in NSW (aged 13 to 25) to access drug and alcohol free all-ages entertainment by providing funding, training, advice and resources. http://www.indent.net.au/
Manager, Education Program Manager, Industry Skills Unit, TAFE NSW Training and Educational Support
Fine Arts & Contemporary Crafts develops courses and resources within TAFE NSW for a wide range of areas including: visual and digital arts; painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics; Aboriginal arts; museums and galleries, public art and cultural tourism. http://www.lg.tafensw.edu.au/2385/2402/default.htm
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ArtStart NSW Youth Arts and Skills program is a NSW Government initiative funded by the NSW Department of Education and Training.