Community Arts Network

On Wednesday 21 July Community Arts Network SA Inc celebrates 30 years of supporting community arts and cultural development.

Come to the party!

Reconnect with ‘old’ members, see what we are up to now, and show your support for the past, present and future of CAN by joining us in celebration.

We are lucky enough to have Heather Frahn, Libby O’Donovan, Robert Petchell and friends performing on the night and our very own Helen Bock as MC.

Food and drinks provided!

Please contact CAN SA for access requirements.

When: 7pm-10pm, Wednesday 21 July

Where: The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel, 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh

RSVP: For catering purposes, email kmoskwa@cansa.net.au

or ph 8231 0900

by 16 July

Did you or anyone you know attend a large community arts meeting held in Adelaide in the late 1970's?

Click on the thumbnail of this image to enlarge and see if you can recognise anyone!

If you can, please contact us to let us know; admin@cansa.net.au

Right click to save full image

An exhibition presented as part of
SALA Festival 2010...

'Imagining CAN: A collaborative project whereby Artists create 'artwork' of their past, present and future relationship with this 30 year old organisation'.

Join us in making art... then see the results in a curated show. Come artsworker, community artist, director, designer, writer, artist, actor, friend et al

Workshop dates:
Saturday 24 July - Sunday 25 July 2010
Saturday 31 July - Sunday 01 August 2010
Contact Joyce to book and for times

If you can't make it to a workshop cos you live interstate, overseas or you just can't get here BUT would still like to be part of the exhibition, please contact Joyce to talk through your contribution.

Contributions welcome:
21 July - 11 August 2010

Exhibition:
20 August - 16 September 2010
234a Sturt St, ADELAIDE

For more info email jlouey@cansa.net.au or call 08 8231 0900

THE NATIONAL ARTS AND DISABILITY STRATEGY SURVEY

WHAT IS IT AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU?

In October 2009, the Cultural Ministers Council of all nine state, territory and federal arts ministers, released the National Arts and Disability Strategy. The Strategy addresses the rights of people with a disability to have access to, and full participation in, arts and cultural activities in Australia. In 2010, Australia is developing its first national arts curriculum.

Now what? Now that the Strategy has been created it is vital that you share your views on the most important priorities for governments to strengthen, fund and support.

The National Arts and Disability Strategy have created the survey below for the purpose of collecting your response to priorities outlined in the document and so that you can let the government know what you want this Strategy to do for you.

Who Should Fill in the Survey?

- Artists

- People with a disability, mental health issue or who are deaf

- Art and cultural workers

- Art and cultural organisations

- Disability organisations

- Mental Health organisations

- Ageing organisations

- Employment services

- Community organisations

- Families and carers

If you can spend a little time (15 mins) filling out the survey Arts Access Australia and our state and territory members will be better able to support you and provide government with your ideas and comments.

Click here to commence the Survey http://www.surveymonkey.com/NADS

SENIOR FIRST AID TRAINING

Expressions of interest

As part of our Community Arts Development (CAD) program, Community Arts Network SA are requesting expressions of interest in Senior First Aid training. Dates for this will be set if enough interest is shown.

Please indicate your interest by emailing Joyce at jlouey@cansa.net.au or phoning 8231 0900.

** Want to know more about what is going on out in the sector click here**

COMMUNITY ARTS NETWORK OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC. (CAN SA)

Since 1980 CAN SA has worked towards a society in which artistic expression, cultural diversity and human rights are valued and supported.

CAN SA is the peak body for community arts and is the principal source of community cultural development, information, advice and support services in South Australia.

A not-for-profit, membership based organisation, CAN SA is governed by a Board of Management elected from the membership annually. The day to day management of the organisation is undertaken by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers.

"Community cultural development (ccd)
is fundamentaly about activism... ccd is
about shifting things for the better;
shifting prejudices; strenthening communities
and developing, through culture."
Gemma Pepper, artsworker, Artwork 61, 2005

A community based organisation, CAN SA builds long term partnerships with other community sectors such as local government, health, housing, youth, and disability, where the use of the arts is seen as an effective development tool.

Community Arts are created through collaborative processes. These processes ensure a sense of connection to and ownership of the artwork, be it dance, theatre, visual art, film or other. A skilled artsworker is the key facilitator in the process of community based arts practice.

Arts practice and creative expression are at the heart of a community's vitality. It is through the things we do together as groups and communities that we gain a sense of collective identity, a sense of place and belonging.

Community Cultural Development is an ongoing process in which a community creatively determines and expresses who it is, what it is and where it wants to go.

Membership Renewal

Updated 2010 membership form available here

CAN SA Staff

Lisa Philip-Harbutt - lisa.p-h@cansa.net.au
Director, Full-time

Kath Davis - kdavis@cansa.net.au
Office Manager, Part-time (Mon & Thurs)

Joyce Louey - jlouey@cansa.net.au
Sector Development Manager, Part-time (Tues, Wed & Thurs)

Jo Ankor - jankor@cansa.net.au
Sector Development Officer, Part-time (Mon & Wed)

Susan Williams - swilliams@cansa.net.au
Accounts Officer, Part-time (Tues 11am - 3.30pm and Thurs 1-5pm)

Cameron Bache - adminassist@cansa.net.au
DATT Admin Assistant, Casual
(Mon 9am-1.30pm, Wed 9am-1pm and Thurs 9am-5pm)

Helen Bock - placemaking@cansa.net.au
Placemaking Project Officer, Part-time (Mon - Thurs)

Desiree Laz - dlaz@cansa.net.au
DATT Project Officer, Part-time (Tues - Fri)

Gaelle Mellis - gaelle@cansa.net.au
DATT Project Officer, Part-time

Kate Moskwa - kmoskwa@cansa.net.au
Communication Officer, Full-time

Check out some of the staff's cultural maps
Lisa
Kath
Jo
Susan
Joyce

CAN SA Board of Management

Christine Putland (Chair)
Nick Hughes (Treasurer)
Sally Chance (Secretary)
Bob Daly
Lawrence Wilkes
Helen Crawford
Kirstie Jamieson
Lisa Philip-Harbutt
Jo Ankor (Staff member on the Board)
Kate Moskwa (In attendance as Minute Taker)

Community Arts Network SA Vision and Mission Statements

Vision: Inspiring Active Community Cultures Through Arts Practice

Mission: To lead the development of community arts and cultural practices through advocacy, collaboration, research and evaluation

CAN SA Values: Creativity, Pluralism, Active Citizenship and Social Justice Principles

Community Arts Network SA Member + Insurance Code of Conduct
Members of Community Arts Network SA come into contact with a variety of people such as community members, students (their parents/guardians), clients, work colleagues, and other members of the general public while practicing their artform.

These people have a diverse range of views, aspirations, expectations and behaviour and it is vitally important that CAN SA members extend and demonstrate respect for all others in their communications and interactions.

As a Member+ of CAN SA I will:

agree to abide by this Code of Conduct
be aware and mindful of CAN SA’s values in my dealings with others
abide by CAN SA’s Constitution
be fair, considerate and honest with others be professional in my actions
be familiar with and abide by all relevant legislation and/or by-laws
make use of written contracts
maintain a safe environment for others
show concern and caution towards others
act in ways that enhance the standing of my profession.

Privacy Policy

CAN SA only collects personal information where that information is required to provide an appropriate service for an individual. CAN SA has in place a range of security measures to maintain confidentiality of the information collected. All Members are able to view personal information collected about them and held by CAN SA. CAN SA will not disclose any personal information, including names, addresses and telephone numbers, to any outside person or organisation without the consent of the Member concerned unless required to do so by law. CAN SA will take reasonable steps to make sure that personal information is accurate, complete and up to date. All Members are responsible in notifying CAN SA where contact details have changed, are incorrect or incomplete.

Any privacy related enquiries can be directed to the Director of CAN SA on (08) 8231 0900 or by email to lisa.p-h@cansa.net.au

Complaints about Privacy

All complaints regarding privacy will be treated seriously, dealt with promptly and in a confidential manner, and will not be used to affect the provision of any service either requested or contracted to be supplied to the complainant. Complaints under this policy relate to the collection of personal information, how it is collected, stored, used or disclosed. If an individual wishes to make a complaint about privacy, that person is to contact the Director of CAN SA, who is the designated person to assist clients. If the complaint involves actions of this person then please contact the CAN SA Chairperson Ph (08) 8231 0900 who will resolve the complaint using the steps described in the CAN SA Complaints and Appeals Procedure.