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Report shows First Nations artists face challenge of stereotypes

New research from the Australia Council explores the perspectives of First Nations artists working in theatre and dance, and while the overall picture is on the upswing, the sector is being held back by stereotypes.

18 Aug 2020 12:00

Gina Fairley

Writing and Publishing

Sarah Bolt in Djurra , a NORPA Production, 2017. Photo: Kate Holmes.

A recent report commissioned by the Australia Council for the Arts, demonstrates a continued need to challenge narrow perceptions of what constitutes First Nations theatre and dance.

Titled Creating Art Part 1: The makers’ view of pathways for First Nations theatre and dance (August 2020), it is the third in a series of in-depth research pieces commissioned by the Council, since 2013.

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Gina Fairley

Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's Senior Contributor, after 12 years in the role as National Visual Arts Editor. She has worked for extended periods in America and Southeast Asia, as gallerist, arts administrator and regional contributing editor for a number of magazines, including Hong Kong based Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. She is an Art Tour leader for the AGNSW Members, and lectures regularly on the state of the arts. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Instagram: fairleygina