2024-27 Kolyang Program of Industry Development Initiatives – an evolved model based on feedback and need
Performing Lines WA is excited to announce the next chapter of our ground-breaking Kolyang Program. In 2024, the model shifts to a year-round series of offers including bespoke initiatives for artist, industry, pathway and new work development, all informed by conversations and learnings during its inaugural 3-year cycle from 2020-22.
Our offerings through Kolyang are made possible thanks to the generous support of the WA Government through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC).
The previous delivery model featured the Creative Hub and takeover of Subiaco Arts Centre with mid-career artists alongside an intensive specialised Artist Lab for emerging and early-career artists based on Performing Lines’ acclaimed seed residency model. Such support in this form best catered to the pandemic context and furthered the creative capacity of West Australian performance makers during such a turbulent and uncertain time for our industry. But as context has evolved, we are committed to ensuring Kolyang evolves too so it can continue to best support independent practice in Western Australia by providing opportunities and pathways towards new work creation.
To herald this new era, we kick off partnerships and alliances with independent producers and organisations; working together to deliver focused opportunities we believe will offer fertile ground for seeding new collaborations and projects, and progress works currently in development. 2024 is focusing on trailing and experimenting new ideas and modes of delivery! We will gather and collate feedback with a commitment to refining the program structure and offerings in coming years in response to these reflections.
We’re rolling out a series of announcements about the Kolyang initiatives and opportunities, but for now we’re thrilled to offer a taste of what the first half of 2024 holds!
Our offers and initiatives going forwards are structured under three streams:
- Industry Partnerships and Pathways
- Paying it Forward and Supported Opportunities
- Focus on Practice and New Work Development