Artback NT presents

Artists On

Tour2018 Program

Artback NT’s Artists on Tour initiative

is a high quality program of workshops

supporting the development of

established artists, young people and

the community within their regional

and remote location. The program is

available for NT arts and community

organisations and schools with options

to book as one off or ongoing.

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Artback NT has brought together leading artists from

across the Territory to deliver workshops around a

range of art forms. Workshops have been created for

practicing artists, arts educators, young people and

creative communities. You can pick from pre-existing

workshops or we can tailor a program that is specific

to your groups’ skills, age and timeframe.

Workshops will be available from March to December

2018. Explore the artistic options on Artback NT’s website.

We look forward to working with you to bring engaging

arts and cultural activities to your community!

Gail Evans is a director, writer and actor based

in Darwin. She has trained overseas in Anne Bogart’s

Viewpoints method of direction, which focuses on

space, shape and movement to generate a deep

connection to truthful and honest delivery.

She works regularly with young and Indigenous

people regionally, remotely and overseas through

Corrugated Iron Youth Arts. Gail has extensive

experience in delivering directing workshops

to emerging and developing practitioners, school

drama teachers and students of drama.

Introduction to improvisation and Viewpoints theatre methods

Participants will explore methods of improvisation and comedic performance through a series of individual and group exercises carried out in a playful, supportive environment. A focus on movement, space and shape will deepen characterisation and extend performers’ creative thinking, teamwork and overall confidence.

Gail Evans

Hannah Van Der Wal

Hannah is a practising visual artist and arts educator

based in Darwin. Her personal practice explores local

themes, drawing inspiration from the flora, fauna and

landscapes of the NT. She works with various mediums

in her paintings and illustrations which are colourful

and sometimes quirky interpretations of the human

experience within our natural environments. She

has a Bachelor in Visual Communications, a Diploma

in Education and a Certificate in TESOL. Hannah is

passionate about arts education and the therapeutic

benefits that creative exploration offers all people.

3D Nature Sculptures

In Hannah’s workshop, participants will draw their inspirations from the local flora and fauna of their region. They will create 3 dimensional sculptural works using tactile, hands-on methods and materials such as Papier-mâché. There will be time to explore the elements of pattern, colour and line before painting the sculptures using personally relevant designs. Participants will then have the option to collaborate to display their sculptures in an on-site installation of the work.

Melissa Kerl, like most artists, juggles a career full

of passion and many labels. Based in Alice Springs,

she is an independent performer, choreographer,

director, movement educator, events manager,

producer, community cultural development

advocate, part-time clown doctor, karaoke cruise ship

captain and interpretive dance host. With a 17-year

career in the performing arts sector which includes

a Bachelor of Applied Arts (Dance) and a Bachelor of

Education, Melissa’s arts practice has always been

driven by inclusion, participation and joy.

Let’s put on a cabaret!

To Mel, Cabaret literally means ‘anything goes’! Any age, any performance style, any experience level. We will play, giggle, create, dress up and make the most entertaining show in your town. Learn and develop MC skills and create a short act so the crowd can go wild! This workshop is suitable to both mentor existing performers and groups, as well as plant the seed to support and inspire new talent to give it a go.

Aaron Lim is a Darwin born b*boy who has been

breaking since 2007. He developed his skills in

a range of programs at Tracks Dance Company,

performing in their yearly festivals including Struck,

Cook Queen Kelly and Zombies in the Banyan Tree. Aaron

has a long standing relationship with internationally

renowned b*boy and choreographer Nick Power

and is currently a core dancer in the touring

performance Between Tiny Cities | រវាងទីក្រុងតូច.

He has been teaching since 2010 in schools and with

Corrugated Iron Youth Arts. Aaron also competes

regularly in battle with his crew D*City Rockers.

Breaking for beginners

Aaron’s workshop is an introduction to Hip Hop culture and the basics of break dancing. This workshop develops specific Hip Hop skills with a focus on foot work, freezes and power moves. A fun simple offering suitable for varying experience levels culminating in the collective performance of a simple 1 min routine.

Aaron Lim

Mel Kerl

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Kamahi’s artistic practice sits across visual arts, acting

and singing. Born in Katherine, he began painting and

sketching at a young age. His grandfather, a member

of the Gurindji tribe born at Banka Banka, was his

early mentor and teacher. This old man had travelled

many miles mustering across the country, had strong

kinship with the land and told Kamahi many stories

about the desert. Drawing on his grandfather’s

teaching, Kamahi successfully entwines his own

unique style and images with other art styles taken

from many locations and experiences.

Visual arts with acrylics and latex for young people

Kamahi’s workshop will provide participants with an introduction to unique visual arts mediums through a range of experiments. Participants will gain an insight into how they can manipulate these mediums to create work. Individuals will then focus on a solo work exploring in particular the use of latex masking in painting to articulate the participant’s story.

Jinu Mathew is a passionate teacher, psychologist,

professional dancer and choreographer living in

Darwin. Having choreographed various dance

programs in Australia, India, Switzerland and Saint

Lucia, Jinu started her dance school – Transwings

Dance Studio in 2016. Since then has been involved

in events such as Darwin Festival, Seabreeze Festival,

Malandarri Festival - Borroloola and Bak’bididi Festival

- Ramingining. Jinu believes that every dance form in

the world has traditional origins and when exchanged

in its original form we will find the common ground.

That connection is her inspiration to use dance to

communicate between cultures.

Cross-cultural dance

Jinu’s workshop takes you on a journey through different dance forms including Afro-Jazz, Bollywood, Contemporary, Indian Classical, Kathak, Bachata and Soca Caribbean. This unique form of engagement is a high energy and fun fusion of diverse dance forms. The workshop creates a space that facilitates cultural exchange and the coming together of people to celebrate dancing.

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Jinu Mathew

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Linda Joy

Linda Joy is an arts educator and practicing visual

artist living and working in Darwin. She was inspired

at a young age by painting and photography and later

discovered the fine art of printmaking. Currently her

practice is painting Territory landscapes using inks,

with a focus is on the inherent ancientness of country.

She has exhibited in numerous group and solo

exhibitions and is the recipient of several art awards.

Experiments in printmaking – roll and scroll

Linda’s workshop begins with drawing inspiration from Asian symbology or another chosen theme. Participants explore the elements of line and shape to develop drawings suitable for foam board relief printing. They make plates, experiment with hand-printing techniques and collaborate to create Asian scrolls. Participants then manipulate printing technologies using imagery, colour and texture to create their own unique designs.

Bryn is a versatile dancer and animateur, originally

from NSW’s Northern Beaches, now living in

Darwin. A core dancer with Gary Lang NT Dance

Company, she has also worked with Tracks Dance

Company, NT Music School and coordinated over

40 dance groups for Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival.

Particularly committed to developing creative

storytelling avenues for young and emerging artists

Bryn has a dedicated, light-hearted approach to

dance. She works closely with a lot of organisations,

community groups and schools to coordinate and

create vibrant performance platforms and outcomes.

Storytelling through dance

Bryn’s workshop uses unique fabrics and materials to provide creative starting points for storytelling and abstract expression through dance. The way we use props within dance performance is explored through a series of exercises and ‘play’ that allows participants to articulate their individual and collective stories. Pattern making through group movement and props are central. This workshop encourages confidence building and teamwork, accumulating in either group or individual performance outcomes.

Bryn Wackett

Booking Information

Prices for each workshop will differ depending on the length of

engagement and location, however as a guide, artist fees will be

$400 per day plus travel and accommodation. You’re encouraged

to work with other partners in the community to maximise

the time artists can spend in your community in order to

share costs. Artback NT will help facilitate this conversation as

required and subsidise costs through grant funds where possible.

Artback NT’s Artists on Tour program is also eligible for urban

and remote sports vouchers.

For more information or to book a workshop, please contact

Eve Pawlik – 08 8941 1444 | projects@artbacknt.com.au

www.artbacknt.com.au

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