Initiatives

Performance Space’s Initiatives are projects that address specific and strategic areas of development which extend our reach and influence. These initiatives are often about developing new audiences (from local to international), assisting otherwise excluded artists, or nurturing new artistic practices.

Translab

TransLab was an initiative to support the development of new intercultural and interdisciplinary performance. TransLab was initiated by the Theatre Board of the Australia Council and delivered by Arts House, ...more

CAOs

Performance Space is a member of Contemporary Art Organisations Australia (CAOs) a national network of twelve independent art spaces which produce, present and interpret artwork created by living artists. CAOs ...more

Young and Emerging Initiative

Performance Space is one of ten art organisations to offer a mentorship to a Young and Emerging Producer between 1 July 2009 and 31 December 2010 as part of an ...more

NightTime StateWide: Everyday Hero

NightTime Statewide is a program of short works that aims to introduce contemporary performance to audiences of regional art galleries in NSW and engage them in dialogue about the intersections ...more

Mobile States – Touring Contemporary Performance Australia

Performance Space is a member of Mobile States which provides touring opportunities for contemporary artists and small companies, taking innovative performance to audiences around Australia. Our partners in Mobile States are ...more

IndigeLab 2010

IndigeLab is a Performance Space initiative enabling Indigenous artists and arts professionals to work across disciplines and most importantly, be challenged within a supportive, stimulating and Indigenous-specific environment. While there are ...more