I could talk underwater about the importance of the youth arts sector; its vibrant legacy made up of highly-skilled arts workers dedicated to collaborating alongside young people. Youth arts companies are the foundation of our arts community, holding the wellbeing of young people at its core, and committed to developing emerging artists as our future creative leaders.
Everyday I see first hand the positive effects an engagement with theatre has on young people, the contributions we make to our arts sector, and the social impact on our wider community.
Despite the significant benefits youth arts creates, there is entrenched disparity in arts funding and support, causing youth companies like ours to be deprioritised, and the artistic quality of our work overlooked. The fact we survive is a testament to our collective passion, resilience and resourcefulness. But things need to change if we are to be sustainable, and thrive.
AN IMPORTANT UPDATE
In response to ongoing challenges with arts funding, rising costs, and reduced spending, Canberra Youth Theatre has been forced to evaluate the sustainability of our activities. We have had to make some difficult decisions for our 52-year-old theatre company, which means 2025 is going to look different for Canberra Youth Theatre.
You can read the full statement, and overview of changes via 🔗 below.
https://lnkd.in/gTSDkKYX
