Carclew (youth arts centre)

Carclew, North Adelaide in 2011

Carclew is an Australian youth arts centre based in Adelaide, South Australia. It was founded in 1971 as the South Australian Performing Arts Centre, with its name changed on several occasions to variations of Carclew Youth Performing Arts Centre, until it was renamed to simply Carclew in 2013. Its name is derived from the historic mansion North Adelaide in which it is based, also known as Carclew.

As of 2024 Marjorie Fitz-Gerald, an arts philanthropist who was instrumental in the establishment of Carclew, is patron of Carclew.

History

In 1971 Premier Don Dunstan created the South Australian Performing Arts Centre for Young People, which was incorporated in 1972. Based at the historic home known as Carclew in North Adelaide, the centre was renamed the Carclew Youth Arts Centre in 1976. Its mandate was changed in 1982 to focus on performing arts, and the name was changed to the Carclew Youth Performing Arts Centre.[1]

From late 1988, the mandate was widened to include a broader range of the arts, and to include people up to 26 years old and the name changed back to Carclew Youth Arts Centre to reflect this in March 1991. In 2009 the name again changed, this time to Carclew Youth Arts, and finally to Carclew in 2013.[1]

Carclew is unique in South Australia as a multi-art-form centre for young people. It runs programs, workshops, projects and funding opportunities, including scholarships, project grants and mentoring opportunities. It also provides connections with schools and other arts organisations.[2]

In February 2019, a new program by Creative Consultants was launched through Carclew, to help young artists to earn a stable income over the course of their careers.[3] Also in 2019, the City of Adelaide is collaborating with Carclew to deliver the "Emerging Curator Program", a six-month engagement in which three aspiring curators are supported in their professional development.[4]

Governance

History

The centre was managed by the Youth Performing Arts Council from 1980, which was established specifically to manage Carclew. After a need for an organisation with a broader focus to manage youth arts policy and programs, the South Australian Youth Arts Board was created and took over in November 1988, at which time the centre's focus was also expanded.[1]

Reporting to the Minister for the Arts, Carclew's funding was the responsibility of Arts South Australia until 2018, when the position of Arts Minister was abolished and it was moved, along with the History of South Australia, Patch Theatre Company and Windmill Theatre Company, to the Department of Education.[5]

In July 2019, the state budget slashed funding to the History Trust, Carclew and Windmill, as part of "operational efficiency" cuts.[6]

In October 2024, a new four-year strategic plan was published, under CEO Mimi Crowe.[7] At the same time, Megan Antcliff was announced as new chair, after former chair Rachel Healy had resigned after being appointed CEO of the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.[8]

Today

As of October 2024, Megan Antcliff is chair of the board[8] and Mimi Crowe is CEO of Carclew.[7]

Marjorie Fitz-Gerald, an arts philanthropist who was instrumental in the establishment of Carclew, is patron.[7][9]

Awards and scholarships

From 2002[10] or earlier until 2016, in some years Carclew has offered awards and scholarships to young creatives, including:[11]

The Dame Ruby Litchfield Scholarship for Performing Arts was established by the state government in 1993.[14][15]

As of 2024 the above awards are no longer offered, but there are various other fellowships, awards and grants offered.[16]

In 2015, and continuing as of 2024, Carclew offered the Independent Arts Foundation Franz Kempf Printmaker Award (after Franz Kempf).[12][16]

Past winners

1993:

  • Inaugural Dame Ruby Litchfield Scholarship for Performing Arts – Stephen Noonan[17]

2002:

2005:

  • Colin Thiele Creative Writing Scholarship – Jason Fischer[10]
  • Dame Ruby Litchfield Scholarship for Performing Arts – Daniel Daw, dancer[19]

2009:

  • Dame Ruby Litchfield Scholarship for Performing Arts – Matthew Sheens[20]

2011:

  • Dame Ruby Litchfield Scholarship for Performing Arts – Jody Fisher, classical guitarist[21]

2012:

  • Colin Thiele Creative Writing Scholarship – Phillip Kavanagh[10][22]
  • Inaugural BHP Billiton Scholarship for Film and New Media – Michael Richards, animation[22][11]
  • Ruth Tuck Scholarship for Visual Arts – Amy Joy Watson[22]
  • Dame Ruby Litchfield Scholarship for Performing Arts - Robert MacFarlane[22]

2013:

  • Dame Ruby Litchfield Scholarship for Performing Arts – Quentin Angus, jazz guitarist[11]

2014:

2015:

  • Colin Thiele Creative Writing Scholarship – Sarah Gates[10][24]

2016:

  • Colin Thiele Creative Writing Scholarship – Georgina Chadderton[13]
  • Carclew Film and New Media Scholarship – Debra Liang[13]
  • Dame Ruby Litchfield Scholarship for Performing Arts – Tilda Cobham-Hervey[13]
  • Ruth Tuck Scholarship for Visual Arts – Julia McInerney[13]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Our history". Carclew. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
  2. ^ "About Carclew". Carclew. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
  3. ^ Marchant, Gabriella (6 February 2019). "Australian-first program to help struggling artists find a steady income". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
  4. ^ "2019 Emerging Curator - Carclew". City of Adelaide. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
  5. ^ "State Budget Sees Cuts to the Arts and Significant Changes to Arts South Australia". AICSA - Arts Industry Council of South Australia. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
  6. ^ Marsh, Walter (19 June 2019). "State Budget adds millions in Adelaide Festival and film industry funding as other arts organisations face cuts". Adelaide Review. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  7. ^ a b c Crowe, Mimi; Carclew Board (October 2024). "Carclew Strategic Plan 2024-2028" (PDF). Carclew Inc. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  8. ^ a b Keen, Suzie (10 October 2024). "Green Room: Carclew's goals, music criticism and awards". InReview. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  9. ^ "Marjorie Fitz-Gerald OAM". City of Adelaide. 1 September 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g "Colin Thiele Scholarship for Literature". AustLit. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  11. ^ a b c d "$12,500 multi art scholarships up for grabs". ArtsHub Australia. 29 April 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  12. ^ a b c d e Rodda, Paul. "News: Carclew Scholarships 2015". The Barefoot Review. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  13. ^ a b c d e f g "Carclew scholarships help four talented young SA stars grow" (PDF). Carclew. 3 December 2015. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  14. ^ Peoples, Jo (2 July 2024). "Dame Ruby Litchfield, DBE". History Hub. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  15. ^ "Ruby Litchfield (nee Skinner)". Old Prospectors of South Australia - people connected to Prospect, South Australia. 13 August 2015. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  16. ^ a b "Carclew Funding & Awards". Carclew. Archived from the original on 8 October 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  17. ^ "Stephen Noonan". City of Marion. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  18. ^ "At Sea, Staring Up". BOOKNOOK.COM.AU. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  19. ^ "Previous Winners". Awards Australia. 28 March 2015. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  20. ^ "Carclew Youth Arts Scholarships". Glam Adelaide. 22 June 2010. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  21. ^ "Adelaidean -- Guitarist wins music scholarship". The University of Adelaide. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  22. ^ a b c d Nunn, Louise (11 November 2011). "Talented artists given financial boost". adelaidenow. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  23. ^ "Matt Vesely – HLA Management Australia". HLA Management Australia. 18 January 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  24. ^ "Money for Romance". Writers SA. 11 December 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2024.