Professor The Honourable Dame Marie Bashir AD, CVO unveiled NAISDA (National Aboriginal and Islander Skills Development Association) Dance College’s new scholarship program, the Joanne Harris Scholarship Fund, during the launch of its end of year production of KAMU in November.
One of Australia’s premier Indigenous training college, NAISDA has a tradition of producing the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers since 1976.
The scholarship program, available to NAISDA Developing Artists, will have a ‘whole of career approach’ and provide funding in the areas of early talent identification, tertiary studies support for NAISDA Developing Artists, recognising talented and committed Developing Artists and transition to early career support.
“The substantial bequest will provide an immeasurable positive influence for the NAISDA Developing Artists,” Executive Director of NAISDA Kim Walker said.
“2016 will be an extremely exciting time for NAISDA as we celebrate 40 years, “We’ve got a lot planned including a community Open Day, a two week season at Carriageworks Sydney, as well as a midyear show and workshops at the new Wyong Artspace to celebrate NAIDOC week and NAISDA’s presence on the Central Coast.” Ms Walker said.
The scholarship program will be launched in 2016 to coincide with NAISDA’s 40th anniversary.
Media Release,
Nov 30, 2015
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