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become a member voice of shopfront friends of shopfront
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about.
Young people have something to say. Shopfront is a vehicle for creative young minds to make their voices heard. We would like to acknowledge the Bediagal and Kameygal people of the Eora nation who are the traditional custodians of the land on which Shopfront is built. We pay our respects to those elders past and present, and to all our brothers and sisters of our first nations people.
This is an inclusive space for all young people, a space where young people come together to express themselves. To learn, share and bring their imaginations to life. A space for celebrating the amazing ideas and creativity generated by young people and emerging artists. As a co-operative organisation, young people have a say in and lead everything we do. Through Shopfront, our young artists gain invaluable skills in artistic leadership and community building, shaping and becoming the next generation of creative content makers and community leaders. Our members make daring, adventurous and socially relevant work across Australia and internationally. Their combined voices are those of tomorrow’s leaders and are essential to Australia’s cultural and political landscape.
2017 Season Program
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
do. jan – mar Shopfront Arts Co-op
Shopfront is a part of my identity. It helped me discover who I am and continues to help me develop my skills and understanding of myself even today. Soleil, Shopfront Member
do. jan – mar bodylines ensemble
harness ensemble
Fire and Ice
Weekly workshops in movement and theatre creation for young people with and without disability. Exploring physicality, connection to body, and devising skills in a safe supportive space where young people can learn to interact comfortably, while theatre making and developing skills.
For emerging artists with and without disability. Artists are given the space to create their own individual art works, and develop their careers through professional mentorships and guidance. Working towards a co-production with ATYP in August.
Dream up life on a planet of fire and ice. Conjuring up ideas inspired by your favorite movies, tv shows, songs, poems and art works to make a show: Fire and Ice! Whether you want to write, perform, sing, or make props, there’s a role for you!! AGE 7-12
AGE 8-18
AGE 18-30
DATE 16-20 January
DATE 17 Feb – 7 Apr
DATE 16 Feb – 6 Apr
9:30am-4pm COST Standard $375
Early Bird* $355 * Pay before Dec 16
Fridays, 4:30-6:30pm COST Standard $160
Thursdays, 12-2pm COST Standard $160
2017 Season Program
holiday workshop
do. jan – mar Shopfront Arts Co-op
film 8-11
film 12-15
film 16-19
Introduction to Film and Digital Media
Development and Pre-Production
Development and Pre-Production
Introductory film-making workshop, no experience necessary.
Introductory film-making workshop, no experience necessary.
Skills development and film production workshop, intermediate skills required.
This fun and hands-on workshop introduces the fundamental elements of film-making, from character creation to storytelling to acting to editing.
Try your hand at filming, editing, special effects, directing, acting and much more.
In this workshop for older or more experienced film-makers, you’ll share and dissect your favourite films, characters, plots, pitch ideas and write scripts.
AGE 8-11
AGE 12-15
AGE 16-19
DATE 15 Feb – 5 Apr
DATE 16 Feb – 6 Apr
DATE 12 Feb – 7 Apr
Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30pm
Thursdays, 4:30-6:30pm
Fridays, 4:30-7:30pm
COST Standard $190
COST Standard $210
COST Standard $215
Early Bird* $170
Early Bird* $190
Early Bird* $195
* Pay before 20 Jan
* Pay before 20 Jan
* Pay before 20 Jan
do. jan – mar theatre 12-15
continuous lines
Improvisation and Character
Improvisation and Character
Introductory theatre and performance workshop, no experience necessary.
Introductory theatre and performance workshop, no experience necessary.
Explore a range of theatre styles through games, exercises and creative play to build skills and confidence in improvisation, character development, and performance.
Develop and strengthen skills in performance-making, communication, and critical thinking through different performance techniques and games.
Our weekly arts drop-in and safe space for everyone. Come along anytime between 3:30pm and 6:30pm for a no‑pressure space which is inclusive for all and welcoming for those with mental and emotional health needs.
AGE 8-11
AGE 12-15
AGE 15+
DATE 18 Feb – 8 Apr
DATE 18 Feb – 8 Apr
DATE SESSION 1:
Saturdays, 10am-12pm
Saturdays, 12-2pm
COST Standard $190
COST Standard $190
Early Bird* $170
Early Bird* $170
* Pay before 20 Jan
* Pay before 20 Jan
14 Feb – 4 Apr Tuesdays, 3:30-6:30pm COST
FREE
2017 Season Program
theatre 8-11
do. jan – mar
creative credit Writing for Theatre and Performance A masterclass series for emerging artists, led by industry professional Lachlan Philpott. Explore the creation of texts for theatre and performance. Writers, directors, actors and performance makers all welcome. AGE 18+ DATE 5 March
10am-4pm COST Single workshop $50
2 or more* $45 * See other workshops across the year
next level
next level
open shop
Group Devising
Voice Techniques
Intensive workshops led by POST for those completing the HSC or interested in taking their skills to the Next Level.
Intensive workshops led by actor Drew Fairley for those completing the HSC or interested in taking their skills to the Next Level.
An unsupported space for creative development for artists/collectives. Use of space, technical assistance, production/ presentation by negotiation. The ONE MONTH program affords an emerging artist or group a dedicated space and time to really dig into an idea. The RESPONSIVE program offers ad-hoc space for all independent artists, regardless of age, at heavily discounted (or free) cost.
Shopfront Arts Co-op
Work in small groups to develop your group devising skills – from idea, to presentation, to evaluation. Attend both sessions to really dig into your ideas and techniques.
Articulation, projection, exercises and more for actors and performers of all types.
AGE 16-19
AGE 16-19
AGE 18+
DATE 12 March
DATE 19 March
DATE ONE MONTH RESIDENCY
10am-4pm
10am-4pm
COST Single workshop $50
COST Single workshop $50
2 or more* $45
2 or more* $45
* See other workshops across the year
* See other workshops across the year
PROGRAM RUNS 1-28 MAY Applications close 20 March RESPONSIVE PROGRAM Apply at any time INFO Visit our website for further
information shopfront.org.au/ introducing-open-shop
do. jan – mar shopfront choir Shopfront opens up its doors to those young and old who want to lift their voices and share their songs. Meeting twice a month throughout the year, the choir is an opportunity to build confidence in using your voice, learn classics, and create new songs to share at Shopfront and other community events.
6 & 20 March Program runs for the entire year
2017 Season Program
DATES 6 & 20 February
do. apr – jun Shopfront Arts Co-op
As soon as I started going to Shopfront, I was welcomed with open arms. I love the creative freedom Shopfront allows me, and I’m so grateful for all the incredible relationships I’ve made here. Love you Shopfront!! Nicole, Shopfront Member
do. apr – jun harness ensemble
bodylines ensemble
Your Art Will Change The World
For emerging artists with and without disability. Artists are given the space to create their own individual art works, and develop their careers through professional mentorships and guidance. Working towards a co-production with ATYP in August.
Weekly workshops in movement and theatre making for young people with and without disability. Exploring physicality, connection to body, and devising skills in a safe supported space where young people with communication difficulties can learn to interact comfortably, while developing skills.
The arts have a long history of being involved in social change. We’ll explore different ways that artists use their work to make a difference – from theatre and music to film and visual art. We’ll devise and create our own mini-project for South Sydney. What do we want to change, and how will the art we make achieve that? AGE 12+
AGE 18-30
AGE 8-18
DATE 10-13 April
DATE 4 May – 22 June
DATE 5 May – 23 June
10am-3pm COST
FREE
Thursdays, 12-2pm COST Standard $160
Fridays, 4:30-6:30pm COST Standard $160
2017 Season Program
holiday workshop
do. apr – jun Shopfront Arts Co-op
next level
next level
next level
Physicality and Performance
Monologues and Duologues
Auditions and Casting Calls
Intensive workshops led by professional actor Chris Ryan for those completing the HSC or interested in taking their skills to the Next Level.
Intensive workshops led by professional actor Janie Gibson for those completing the HSC or interested in taking their skills to the Next Level.
Intensive workshops led by professional actor Olivia Rose for those completing the HSC or interested in taking their skills to the Next Level.
Find your inner mover and shaker through movement, telling stories with the body, and using physical theatre in devising.
Look at different approaches to monologues and duologues as an actor, the importance of context, character, status, pauses and more.
Techniques, confidence-building, preparation, and how to find the right audition for you.
AGE 16-19
AGE 16-19
AGE 16-19
DATE 7 May
DATE 21 May
DATE 4 June
10am-4pm
10am-4pm
10am-4pm
COST Single workshop $50
COST Single workshop $50
COST Single workshop $50
2 or more* $45
2 or more* $45
2 or more* $45
* See other workshops across the year
* See other workshops across the year
* See other workshops across the year
do. apr – jun film 12-15
film 16-19
Introduction to Film and Digital Media
Production
Production
Introductory film-making workshop, no experience necessary.
Introductory film-making workshop, no experience necessary.
Skills development and film production workshop, intermediate skills required.
This fun and hands-on workshop introduces the fundamental elements of film-making, from character creation to storytelling to acting to editing.
Look at the fundamentals of cinematography, sound recording, roles on-set and put them together to create a short film.
Delve deeper into the film-making process, focusing on the running of film-sets, cinematography and sound design as you write, shoot and edit your own short film.
AGE 8-11
AGE 12-15
AGE 16-19
DATE 3 May – 21 June
DATE 4 May – 22 June
DATE 5 May – 23 June
Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30pm
Thursdays, 4:30-6:30pm
Fridays, 4:30-7:30pm
COST Standard $190
COST Standard $210
COST Standard $215
Early Bird* $170
Early Bird* $190
Early Bird* $195
* Pay before 13 Apr
* Pay before 13 Apr
* Pay before 13 Apr
2017 Season Program
film 8-11
do. apr – jun
theatre 8-11 Text and Performance Introductory theatre and performance workshop, no experience necessary. Practice writing and performing different texts, and give your confidence a boost through theatre games and working in groups. AGE 8-11 DATE 6 May – 24 June
Saturdays, 10am-12pm COST Standard $190
Early Bird* $170 * Pay before 13 Apr
theatre 12-15
senior ensemble continuous lines
Text and Performance
Senior Ensemble brings young artists and emerging artists together for a fast-paced performance and skills development intensive.
Introductory theatre and performance workshop, no experience necessary.
Shopfront Arts Co-op
Try your hand at delivering and creating text for performance, and turn your focus to creating a miniperformance for the end of term.
Led by re:group performance collective, you’ll work alongside emerging artists as peers to make a brand new work of your own devising that will premiere in July.
AGE 12-15
AGE 13-17
DATE 6 May – 24 June
DATE
Saturdays, 12-2pm COST Standard $190
Early Bird* $170 * Pay before 13 Apr
May – 24 June 6 Saturdays, 2-5pm
REHEARSAL INTENSIVE 3-7 July SEASON 13-16 July INFO SESSION & MINI-DEVELOPMENT Saturday 18 Mar, 2-5pm COST Standard $225
Early Bird* $205 * Pay before 13 Apr
Our weekly arts drop-in and safe space for everyone. Come along anytime between 3:30pm and 6:30pm for a no-pressure space which inclusive for all and welcoming for those with mental and emotional health needs.
AGE 15+ DATE 2 May – 27 June
Tuesdays, 3:30-6:30pm COST FREE
do. apr – jun creative credit
artslab
shopfront choir
Producer’s Toolkit
A 6-month supported artist-in-residence program for artists/collectives.
Shopfront opens up its doors to those young and old who want to lift their voices and share their songs.
Funding applications, marketing, budgets – the work of a self-producing artist is never done! Gain practical skills and tips to help get your work seen.
Includes mentorship, creative development, and a production/ presentation. Applications close 30 June, program runs August-February with a season of new work in February 2018.
AGE 18+
AGE 18-26
DATE 28 May
DATE INFO SESSION
10am-4pm COST Single workshop $50
2 or more* $45 * See other workshops across the year
Thursday 4 May, 6:30-8:30pm APPLICATIONS CLOSE 30 June PROGRAM RUNS Aug 2017 – Feb 2018 SEASON 1-4 Feb 2018 COST FREE
Meeting twice a month throughout the year, the choir is an opportunity to build confidence in using your voice, learn classics, and create new songs to share at Shopfront and other community events. DATES 3 & 24 April
8 & 22 May 5 & 19 June Program runs for the entire year
2017 Season Program
A masterclass series for emerging artists, led by industry professional Katy Green-Loughrey.
Shopfront Arts Co-op
do. jul – sept
do. jul – sept harness ensemble
bodylines ensemble
Tunnels and Shadows Participants will create a world of tunnels and shadows in this workshop facilitated by Matriark Theatre. We’ll look at ways of telling stories of survival through light and shadow eventually transforming their ideas into a short performance.
For emerging artists with and without disability. Artists are given the space to create their own individual art works, and develop their careers through professional mentorships and guidance. Working towards a co-production with ATYP in August.
Weekly workshops in movement and theatre creation for young people with and without disability. Exploring physicality, connection to body, and devising skills in a safe supported space where young people with communication difficulties can learn to interact comfortably, while developing skills.
AGE 7-12
AGE 18-30
AGE 8-18
DATE 4-7 July
DATE 27 Jul – 14 Sept
DATE 28 Jul – 15 Sept
9:30am-4pm COST Standard $300
Early Bird* $280 * Pay before 16 June
Thursdays, 12-2pm COST Standard $160
Fridays, 4:30-6:30pm COST Standard $160
2017 Season Program
holiday workshop
do. jul – sept Shopfront Arts Co-op
film 8-11
film 12-15
film 16-19
Introduction to film and digital media
Post-Production
Post-Production
Introductory film-making workshop, no experience necessary.
Introductory film-making workshop, no experience necessary.
Skills development and film production workshop, intermediate skills required.
This fun and hands-on workshop introduces the fundamental elements of film-making, from character creation to storytelling to acting to editing.
Cross-fade, green screen, cutaways – learn to use industry standard editing software to create tension and tell a story in your short film.
Using industry standard editing software, push your short films to the next level with exciting editing tips and tricks.
AGE 8-11
AGE 12-15
AGE 16-19
DATE 26 Jul – 13 Sept
DATE 27 Jul – 14 Sept
DATE 28 Jul – 15 Sept
Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30pm
Thursdays, 4:30-6:30pm
Fridays, 4:30-7:30pm
COST Standard $190
COST Standard $210
COST Standard $215
Early Bird* $170
Early Bird* $190
Early Bird* $195
* Pay before 30 June
* Pay before 30 June
* Pay before 30 June
do. jul – sept theatre 12-15
junior ensemble
Devising and Voice
Devising and Voice
Introductory theatre and performance workshop, no experience necessary.
Introductory theatre and performance workshop, no experience necessary.
Share ideas and inspirations, look at different ways to create performance, and work on using your voice.
Develop skills in collaborative performance-making through games and group work, and learn to safely use your voice on stage.
Junior Ensemble is a chance to challenge yourself. Work with performer, devisor and tech-head Kevin Ng to fuse technology, live art, and interactive performance into a brand new production that will premiere in November.
AGE 8-11
AGE 12-15
AGE 8-16
DATE 29 Jul – 16 Sept
DATE 29 Jul – 16 Sept
DATE 29 Jul – 18 Nov
Saturdays, 10am-12pm COST Standard $190
Saturdays, 12-2pm COST Standard $190
Early Bird* $170
Early Bird*
* Pay before 30 June
* Pay before 30 June
$170
Saturdays, 3-6pm SEASON 23-26 Nov INFO SESSION & MINI-DEVELOPMENT: Saturday 17 June, 2-5pm COST Standard $450
Early Bird* $410 * Pay before 30 June
2017 Season Program
theatre 8-11
do. jul – sept Shopfront Arts Co-op
continuous lines creative credit
holiday workshop
Our weekly arts drop-in and safe space for everyone. Come along anytime between 3:30pm and 6:30pm for a no-pressure space which inclusive for all and welcoming for those with mental and emotional health needs.
Stories through Movement
AGE 15+
AGE 18+
AGE 12+
DATE 25 July – 19 Sept
DATE 27 Aug
DATE 25-29 Sept
Tuesdays, 3:30-6:30pm, COST Free
A masterclass series for emerging artists, led by industry professional Victoria Hunt. Performers of all types are invited to explore storytelling through physicality, bodies, and movement.
10am-4pm COST Single workshop $50
Ctrl+Edit In-depth editing workshop for budding film-makers of all levels. Delve deeper into technical approaches to editing. From your own and provided footage you’ll work on professional grade software to edit a music video, trailer, short documentary, and a short narrative scene. Through a combination of workshop and lab time, you’ll finish the week with your own demo reel.
9:30am-4pm COST Standard $375
2 or more* $45
Early Bird* $355
* See other workshops across the year
* Pay before 8 Sept
do. jul – sept shopfront choir Shopfront opens up its doors to those young and old who want to lift their voices and share their songs.
DATES 17 July
7 & 21 August 4 & 18 September Program runs for the entire year
2017 Season Program
Meeting twice a month throughout the year, the choir is an opportunity to build confidence in using your voice, learn classics, and create new songs to share at Shopfront and other community events.
Shopfront Arts Co-op
do. oct – dec
do. oct – dec
shopfront exchange – where the south meets the west Building on the strength of existing partnerships, this new project connects young people from Blacktown Arts Centre (BAC) and Shopfront in a formal process. Bridging the gap between the south and the west of Sydney. Young ensembles from Shopfront and BAC will each participate in their own workshops, exchanging ideas and creativity via a variety of forms to work together to create a brand new show to premier at FUNPARK in 2018. AGE 8-12 DATE 21 October – 9 December
Saturdays, 12-2pm
film 8-11
film 12-15
film 16-19
Introduction to film and digital media
The Complete Production
The Complete Production
Introductory film-making workshop, no experience necessary.
Introductory film-making workshop, no experience necessary.
Skills development and film production workshop, intermediate skills required.
This fun and hands-on workshop introduces the fundamental elements of film-making, from character creation to storytelling to acting to editing.
Polish your skills across the whole film-making production process – from storyboard to script, action to cut, edit to screening – you’ll be in charge!
Take the film-making process into your own hands and put together a polished short film of your own creation.
AGE 8-11
AGE 12-15
AGE 16-19
DATE 18 Oct – 6 Dec
DATE 19 Oct – 7 Dec
DATE 20 Oct – 8 Dec
Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30pm
Thursdays, 4:30-6:30pm
Fridays, 4:30-7:30pm
COST Standard $190
COST Standard $210
COST Standard $215
Early Bird* $170
Early Bird* $190
Early Bird* $195
* Pay before 29 Sept
* Pay before 29 Sept
* Pay before 29 Sept
2017 Season Program
COST Standard $160
do. oct – dec
harness ensemble Weekly workshops for emerging artists with and without disability. In these sessions the artists are given the space to create their own individual art works, and develop their careers through professional mentorships and guidance. AGE 18-30 DATE 19 Oct – 7 Dec
Thursdays, 12-2pm COST Standard $160
bodylines ensemble
theatre 8-11
theatre 12-15
Staging and Physicality
Staging and Physicality
Introductory theatre and performance workshop, no experience necessary.
Introductory theatre and performance workshop, no experience necessary.
Tell stories with your body and consider elements to make a show really wow your audience – like set and lights.
Bring life to your performance through exploring movement and using your body. You’ll also test the impact of staging elements on your performance.
AGE 8-18
AGE 8-11
AGE 12-15
DATE 20 October – 8 December
DATE 21 October – 9 December
DATE 21 October – 9 December
Shopfront Arts Co-op
Weekly workshops in movement and theatre creation for young people with and without disability. Exploring physicality, connection to body, and devising skills in a safe supported space where young people with communication difficulties can learn to interact comfortably, while developing skills
Fridays, 4:30-6:30pm COST Standard $160
Saturdays, 10am-12pm
Saturdays, 12-2pm
COST Standard $190
COST Standard $190
Early Bird* $170
Early Bird* $170
* Pay before 29 Sept
* Pay before 29 Sept
the nitty gritty Shopfront provides an inclusive space for young people with diverse needs. We endeavour to make our programs accessible to all young people so please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any specific support requirements or financial assistance. To register your interest for any of our workshops or programs, please contact us. www.shopfront.org.au hello@shopfront.org.au 02 9588 3948
Our weekly arts drop-in and safe space for everyone. Come along anytime between 3:30pm and 6:30pm for a no-pressure space which inclusive for all and welcoming for those with mental and emotional health needs.
Collaborative Devising
shopfront choir
A masterclass series for emerging artists, led by industry professional David Williams.
Shopfront opens up its doors to those young and old who want to lift their voices and share their songs.
Expand your creative networks and the way you make work through creative collaborations outside the box. Open to artists across all forms who are interested in making multidisciplinary work.
Meeting twice a month throughout the year, the choir is an opportunity to build confidence in using your voice, learn classics, and create new songs to share at Shopfront and other community events.
AGE 15+
AGE 18+
DATES 16 & 23 October
DATE 17 October – 12 December
DATE 12 November
Tuesdays, 3:30-6:30pm COST FREE
10am-4pm COST Single workshop $50
2 or more*
$45
* See other workshops across the year
6 & 20 November 4 December Program runs for the entire year
2017 Season Program
continuous lines creative credit
see. Shopfront Arts Co-op
For so long, Shopfront has been my family, my second home, and a place I come to see great ideas come alive. I can only be excited for the wonderful ideas yet to come. Sophie, Shopfront Member
Working with local Intensive English Centres, this term-long drama and forum theatre-style program is specifically developed to support transition into High School for newly-arrived young people. In-school performances will occur at the end of Terms 1 and 3.
see.
transitions: here we are/we are here
DATE TERM 1: 6 April TIME
9:30am
INFO Please register with hannah.grant@shopfront.org.au
if you’re interested in coming along! COST FREE WHERE Kogarah High School
Term 3 date to be confirmed
artslab
telling myths, telling lies
Five new works
A wax lyrical about a local Canberra myth, the reinvention of the myth, and who gets to dictate it. Performed by young and emerging artists, it is part talk-back radio and part live workshop. This semi-improvised performance goes haywire as both parties fight for control over the staging of the myth and its potential epic outcomes.
Shopfront presents five diverse new works created by some of Sydney’s most exciting emerging artists through the ArtsLab artist-in-residence program. Through a process of exploration, failure, and discovery comes a multifarious season split across two equally provocative weeks. Featuring a dance solo, a futuristic fashion parade, a new play, a live audiobook, a digital narrative. ArtsLab artists-in-residence: Pippa Ellams, Elle Evangelista, Hannah Goodwin, Kirby Medway, Clare Powell, Imogen Yeomans. Recommended for ages 14+ 2-5 & 9-12 February
DATE
TIME
Thu-Sat 7pm & Sun 5pm
TIME 7:30pm
INFO
Five works split into two different events across two weeks:
COST FREE
Week 1: 160 min (plus two intervals) Week 2: 120 min (plus two intervals)
WHERE Gorman Arts Centre,
COST Half Season (one night) Adult
Half Season (one night) Concession Full Season (two nights) Adult Full Season (two nights) Concession WHERE Shopfront Arts Co-op
8–9 April
Ralph Wilson Theatre, Canberra $20 $17 $35 $32
2017 Season Program
DATE
see. star-crossed A Shopfront Member Production One night in forgotten bushland, beneath an ancient statue, the coastline clouds, and all the stars above: a boy meets a girl and a girl meets a boy, and they fall hopelessly in love. But not with each other.
continuous lines public project Every year, our Continuous Lines group creates a piece to share with the public. We make murals, photography exhibitions and public art. Watch this space for our next exciting public project in 2017, and you will be able to help us make it too!
A star-crossed love story told through an engaging mix of film, music, dance and live performance. Shopfront supports the creation of new work by young artists and is proud to present this exciting production by Zack Lewin.
Shopfront Arts Co-op
Recommended for ages 10+ DATE 20-23 April
DATE Throughout the year
TIME Thu-Sat 7pm, Sat matinee 2pm, Sun 5pm
INFO Keep an eye on our website and
INFO 60 min (no interval) COST Preview $10
Member/Concession $12 Adult $18 Family $45 WHERE Shopfront Arts Co-op
newsletters for more information COST FREE WHERE Shopfront Arts Co-op
Selected sites in the St George Area
see. end of term showcase
senior ensemble
Join Shopfront’s workshop participants as they celebrate and showcase an array of original, ground breaking and inspiring performances. Through skill-building in theatre, movement, film, dance and collaboration young people work with some of Australia’s most diverse established and emerging artists.
Young people and emerging artists share the stage in a fast‑paced, evocative new work made by Shopfront’s 2017 Senior Ensemble in collaboration with re:group performance collective. Working together to create a show entirely of their own devising, this multi-faceted, multi-arts exploration is one not to be missed.
DATE 25 June
DATE 13-16 July
TIME 2pm
TIME Thu-Sat 7pm & Sun 5pm
INFO 120 min (plus interval) COST
General Workshop participants and under 5s
WHERE Shopfront Arts Co-op
INFO 60 min (no interval)
$12 FREE
COST Preview $10
Member/Concession $12 Adult $18 Family $45 WHERE Shopfront Arts Co-op
2017 Season Program
Recommended for ages 12+
see. the dignity of risk
umami
In partnership with ATYP
Investigating how food brings the ones we love together and how conversations around the dinner table get us to the meat of the matter. Through the exploration of text, movement and local interviews conducted with community members, the Bodylines Ensemble will investigate the foods we like, dislike and why food emotionally connects to us all. The Ensemble will delve into discussions around the food they regularly eat and enjoy... and ultimately question themselves.
This explosive new work fuses movement, projection and sound with the personal stories of young adults. Shopfront’s Harness Ensemble joins forces with actors from ATYP to interrogate the worlds we find ourselves in. Merging performers with and without disability we hold a mirror to our preconceptions of what is appropriate, what is possible and what can be expected. There’s a dignity in the freedom to make mistakes. That’s where we learn the important stuff..
Shopfront Arts Co-op
Recommended for ages 14+ DATE 9-26 August
DATE 21-24 September
TIME Thu-Sat 7pm & Wed 11:30am
TIME Thu-Sat 7pm & Sun 5pm
INFO 60 min (no interval)
INFO 60 min (no interval)
COST Tickets available through ATYP
COST Preview $10
General $35 Early Bird* $25 * Buy before 9 July
WHERE ATYP
Pier 4/5 Hickson Rd, Walsh Bay NSW
Member/Concession $12 Adult $18 Family $45 Under 5s FREE WHERE Shopfront Arts Co-op
see. st george m2
junior ensemble
Our major event for 2017!
A human-sized dinosaur destroys a cardboard city, a young performer questions an adult about their life choices, a live pirate-radio broadcast erupts from Shopfront. The possibilities are endless in this new production created by Shopfront’s 2017 Junior Ensemble, facilitated by mad scientist Kevin Ng and featuring content that is important to them in their everyday lives. Recommended for ages 10+
DATE 20-22 October
DATE 23-26 November
INFO Some walking and train travel required
TIME Thu-Sat 7pm & Sun 5pm
COST
FREE
WHERE Around St George region – a tour along the train line
INFO 60 min (no interval) COST Preview $10
Member/Concession $12 Adult $18 Family $45 Under 5s FREE WHERE Shopfront Arts Co-op
2017 Season Program
Shopfront takes over the St George region with performance, visual art, music and film. We’ll be covering the area in metre‑squared spaces which will be filled with the stories of St George brought to life through live and digital arts. Join us on a journey of exploration through this often overlooked corner of Sydney and experience St George’s diversity and vibrancy. Working with our local schools and community organisations, artists who live in the region and our Shopfront members, we’ll be making sure St George becomes a new go-to place for arts and culture.
see. lomandra storytime
pixel playground
In partnership with Lomandra School, Campbelltown
Looking at life at school playfully and more closely … this is a democratic process re-shaping school life, with art at its core.
Young people explore their connections to place through their own real and imagined stories. Partnering with Sydney Story Factory, young people will fill Campbelltown with their original stories. There’ll be performance, visual art and creative writing.
Shopfront Arts Co-op
The project runs throughout the year, and you can join us in November 2017 to experience our large-scale public event.
DATE November INFO Please register with hannah.grant@shopfront.org.au
if you’re interested in coming along! COST FREE WHERE Lomandra School, Campbelltown
Shopfront partners with local schools for an entire year to look at how art can enable us to see everything a little differently. Young people work with us to explore school space and their memories and connections within it. They hunt for school stories. They takeover the school with large events and installations which celebrate school life and look at what students want to change. They develop a functional, long-term art project which will have a sustainable impact on school life. We’ll even be developing our links between schools in Australia and Mexico through small-scale interventions. Join us in November and December as the projects are revealed. DATE Program runs all year,
public outcomes in November/December INFO Please register with hannah.grant@shopfront.org.au
if you’re interested in coming along! COST FREE WHERE Schools and site-specific locations in
the St George and Sutherland area
end of term showcase Celebrate the end of a spectacular year through our annual end of year showcase. With a mix of film, movement, and theatre, young people share their skills and confidence through original performances. Come send off the year with this exciting culmination of a year of workshops.
to book TIME 2pm INFO 120 min (plus interval) COST
General Workshop participants and under 5s
WHERE Shopfront Arts Co-op
$12 FREE
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Unless otherwise stated, tickets are available online and in person at Shopfront. Tickets purchased online will incur a booking fee.
DATE 10 December
www.shopfront.org.au bookings@shopfront.org.au 02 9588 3948 88 Carlton Parade, Carlton NSW
be involved. Shopfront Arts Co-op
Shopfront is my home away from home even though I live in the next suburb over. Zack, Shopfront Member
Membership is free for under 26s who have participated in one of our programs or volunteered in the last 2 years, or $25 per year for 26+ who participate or volunteer some time.
be involved.
By becoming a member, you are invited to vote on important issues at our Annual General Meeting, have access to discounted tickets, workshops fees, and venue hire, and receive members‑only deals and opportunities from us and our partner organisations.
voice of shopfront Shopfront champions the voices of our young people and values their input into the running of the cooperative. The Voice of Shopfront ensures that the views and opinions of all members are heard by the Staff and Board, that members are involved in important decisionmaking, and are positive role models for other members. Alongside regular consultations and group discussions, the Voice of Shopfront assist in the running of the Annual General Meeting, End of Term Showcases, and monthly Movie Nights. In 2017, the Voice of Shopfront will also create a biannual zine and podcast to share with members. The Voice of Shopfront meets once a month on a Monday evening and all members under the age of 26 are welcome to attend, so come along to play your part and have your say!
DATES
TIMES
13 Feb 13 Mar: podcast workshop 10 Apr 15 May 12 Jun: zine workshop Tue 18 Jul 14 Aug 11 Sept: podcast workshop 9 Oct 13 Nov 4 Dec: zine workshop
MEETINGS 4:30-6:30pm WORKSHOPS 3:30-6:30pm INFO
All members under 26 welcome to attend any meetings or workshops
friends of shopfront
volunteer
You’re a grown up … but you still love Shopfront? Of course you do! If you’re over 26 and want to help support our young artists and the co-op, join the Friends of Shopfront. The Friends have a vital role to play in ensuring that the voices of our young artists continue to be heard loud and clear.
There are many opportunities to volunteer at Shopfront for young people, parents or carers, individuals and organisations. We usually need help with things like cleaning, selling tickets or running the candy bar, and keeping our garden. If you would like to volunteer, please get in touch with us to discuss how you would like to get involved.
To join or find out more, email friends@shopfront.org.au
2017 Season Program
become a member
Shopfront is a co‑operative, that means we work together to make Shopfront run.
monthly movie nights pitch an art
Shopfront allows space within our artistic program to respond to offers put forward by community members.
be social with us
be involved. Shopfront Arts Co-op
Every month Shopfront members and their guests get together, eat pizza and watch double feature movies on the big screen at Shopfront.
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Movies are chosen and hosted by the Voice of Shopfront.
DATES
TIMES
17 February 10 March 31 March 12 May 9 June 28 July 18 August 8 Septmber 27 October 17 November
6:30-11pm
If you would like to pitch a project to us, download the expression of interest pack from our website, or grab one from the office. Remember we program in advance, so don’t wait until it’s too late!
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Tag us! #ShopfrontArts @shopfront_arts
INFO
Gold coin donation for pizza and snacks All Ages movies begin at 6:30pm Mature Ages movies begin at 8:30pm
partner with us
Working in partnership with local youth, community, family and health organisations, Shopfront builds creative projects which use the arts to meet and explore local need, build confidence, imagination, and team-building.
The programs respond directly to local need, and are planned and built throughout the year. In 2017, programs include multi-faith work, socially‑engaged film making programs, and celebrating important days like International Women’s Day. We’ll keep you updated on these programs and everything you can do and see via our website, e-news and social media.
be involved.
responsive programs
This year, Shopfront is excited to be working with Advance Diversity Services, Enough is Enough, Al-Zahra Muslim Association and our local councils to create and deliver new programs.
2017 Season Program
Every partnership looks different, and at Shopfront we always tailor our offer to create exciting and engaging projects with our partners. If you’d like to partner with us, get in touch.
work with us
be involved.
We’re always very excited to work with new artists! If you’re an artist looking to learn more about how to work with young people and communities, or an experienced artist-facilitator keen to work with Shopfront please get in touch. If you are an artist looking to pitch a project to us jump on our website and download our Artist EOI form. Throughout the year we also hold artist training days for every new artist who works with us.
student placement & work experience
Shopfront Arts Co-op
Interested in finding out more about a career in the arts and working with young people? We have a number of places each year for school, TAFE and university students looking for work experience or student placements Our spots fill up quickly, so get in touch as early as you can.
be involved. the nitty gritty If you would like to register or find out more about any of these projects or programs, please get in touch!
www.shopfront.org.au hello@shopfront.org.au 02 9588 3948
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Shopfront is a level access venue with a wheelchair accessible bathroom and a hearing augmentation and T-loop system. Please feel free to contact us with any access support requirement queries.
Shopfront Arts Co-op 88 Carlton Parade, Carlton NSW www.shopfront.org.au E hello@shopfront.org.au T 02 9588 3948