The Territory Labor Government continues to invest in the arts and cultural industry across the Northern Territory to create more local jobs, build capacity and showcase our creative excellence to the world.

Funding of $200 000 to support thirteen Territory artists has been announced as part of the Creative Industries Arts Projects grants program.

The program supports arts projects that present and promote Territory arts practice including new artworks and skills development for established and emerging artists, and is assessed by a panel of experienced community arts leaders from the NT register of arts peers.

Territory dance icon Gary Lang and his NT Dance Company in collaboration with Miku Performing Arts from North East Arnhem Land, have received funding for a month of rehearsals for the dance work, Forbidden, and the much-loved Arafura Music Ensemble has been funded to present the 2020 Concert Series program.

Territory songstress, Stevie Jean, who received critical acclaim for her recent debut EP, Blame Game, will receive support for a new album due for release late next year.

NT screenwriter Philip Denson has received a grant to tour his play ‘Singularity’ around the Northern Territory. Mr Denson was selected by Oscar-award winning Producer/Director Ron Howard earlier this year to participate in the Imagine Impact screen initiative.

For more information on the Northern Territory Arts Grants Program visit www.nt.gov.au/leisure/arts-culture-heritage

Quotes from Minister for Tourism, Sport and Culture, Lauren Moss:

“Investing in our arts and culture means investing in jobs, growing our creative industries and helping to build vibrant and strong communities.

“Our Government is thrilled to provide support to the thirteen selected projects across a range of platforms including theatre, music, dance and visual arts, from an array of established and emerging talented artists.

“I encourage Territorians to get behind their home-grown talent and I look forward to experiencing as many of the final works as possible.”

Media contact: Lisa Sennett 0436 929 858