NACA is seeking expressions of interest for an Executive Officer to lead the Alliance to national prominence. This rare leadership opportunity will reward the successful candidate with an exciting and stimulating undertaking with national exposure. This part-time casual position will suit some-one trying to balance work-life and career goals for an initial 12-month contract.

Responsibilities will include developing and implementing advocacy and policy strategies, building a cohesive and sustainable national network for the sector and undertaking national liaison with stakeholders.

The EO will take primary responsibility for planning & strategic development for the organisation and develop partnerships and alliances across the sector and with peak non-arts community and professional organisations.

Applications close 5pm Monday 6 July.

Further enquiries can be directed to the Executive Officer
E:   P: 03 9354 7332
NACA_EO_PD_June09.pdf

The National Arts & Culture Alliance Annual General Meeting was held on Friday 3 April. A new Executive Board was elected that will further NACA’s mission to communicate the importance of community art and cultural development in addition to raising the organisations national profile.

The National Arts & Culture Alliance Executive is:
Kevin Brennan (VIC) - Deputy and Acting Chair
Kate Croll (NSW) - Secretary
Marnie Badham (VIC) - Treasurer
Tony Rutter (NT)
John Smithies (VIC)
Sam Savage (QLD)
Judy Pippen (QLD)

The incoming board thanks outgoing board members Paul Jenkins and Lena Nahlous for their work with and commitment to NACA’s direction.

On Friday 24 April NACA held a Think Tank is Canberra based on the theme of ‘Building Pathways to Social Inclusion through Community Cultural Development’. This event was a rare opportunity for CACD leaders and stakeholders to come together and chart priorities and future directions for the sector.

In addition to presentations by Elizabeth Cham, Philanthropy Fellow at the University of Melbourne, and Frank Panucci, Director of Community Partnerships at the Australia Council, attendees included representatives from Arts Access Australia, the Federation of the Ethnic Community Councils Australia, the Australian Business Arts Foundation, AusCAN, Young People and the Arts Australia plus many more.

Community partnerships aims to develop and sustain a wide range of partnerships to support culturally vibrant communities through engagement with, and participation in, the arts.

Community partnerships builds on the significant contribution the Australia Council as a whole has made in engaging in, and supporting, community-based arts and culture. community partnerships will also enhance a whole-of-government approach across the Australia Council to achieve significant outcomes for the arts and community building.