Welcome to the quarterly online Newsletter of Beyond Empathy
December 2008
BE Aware...
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art influence change
6X6 Artists Connecting Community Project
Thursday, 11 December 2008
Project Details
The "6x6" Artists Connecting Community Project brought seven nationally renowned non-indigenous visual artists together to spend six hours a day for six days in Moree working
Support Beyond Empathy
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
To BE a supporter
2007/2008 the year that was!!
As you can see, the BE team achieved a great deal this past year. It happens with loads of hard work and unstoppable dedication and commitment from
To BE connected
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
to BE connected…. (Feb till June 08)
So what were the highlights of the past year?
+ More than 500 young people took part in BE workshops. At least 50 percent of these participated regularly in a
Favourite Shorts 08
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
Favourite Shorts 08.
Beyond Empathy was one of the partners of this year’s Favourite Shorts 08, an annual short plays’ festival held in Armidale. Sixteen plays were performed over three weeks, with
Postcodes From The Edge - Step 2
Thursday, 24 July 2008
On Thursday evening the 24th of July there was a unique exploration of self discovery and expression. Photos of the process are below...
Beyond Empathy (BE) uses the arts to influence change in the lives of individuals and communities experiencing recurring hardship. Through it’s work, BE aims to improve lives, creating an environment for inclusive communities. Committed for the long term, BE produces art works and art products that strive for authenticity and excellence in various art forms and disciplines. BE also advocates for change, using and developing the skills and leadership of BE Participants and alumni to drive the work.
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Welcome to the Newsletter Blog for Beyond Empathy (BE). There has been a great deal happening since the last BE Aware Newsletter Blog in July 2008. The BE team has achieved a great deal this past few months. It happens with loads of hard work and unstoppable dedication and commitment from us all. To see how BE Projects are going, just click on the links to the left of here. Check out the latest on our initiatives at To BE Connected also the BeLeaders Camp page for great photos of the process as well as new projects such as Across My Bridge, Postcodes From The Edge and 6X6 Project. A reminder to of BE’s success in being chosen to present as part of the art at the heart Regional Arts Australia national conference which is taking place in Alice Springs in October 2008. art at the heart will provide an opportunity for artists, actors, academics, arts workers, curators, filmmakers, musicians, performers, producers, students, volunteers, writers, all levels of government and the wider community to gather in Alice Springs to discuss, celebrate and experience the arts and cultural achievements of regional Australia. For information about Alice Springs and suggestions about transport and accommodation options, check out www.artattheheart.com.au. Happy reading...
Aunty Margaret Adams creating during the 6X6 Project week.
Photograph by Wendy Kimpton.
