GOOD SPACE is igniting a renaissance in Sydney’s cultural landscapeĀ
transforming vacant buildings into thriving creative & cultural precincts
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GOOD SPACE acknowledges the Eora Nation, the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the Gadigal Lands on which we work, play and love.
GOOD SPACE recognises, showcases, supports and celebrates the rich history and culture of the First Nations people.
We pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past, present and emerging. Sovereignty has never been ceded.
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enter GOOD SPACE a community-driven creative model for unprecedented times
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GOOD PEOPLE, DOING GREAT THINGS, FOR A BETTER FUTURE
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GOOD SPACE IS ‘BUSINESS UNUSUAL’ AT ITS BEST
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GOOD SPACE is a unique, ethical & self-reliant ‘profit for purpose’ social enterprise
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if not now, then when? If not us, then who?
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WE COULD ALL DO WITH SOME GOOD IN OUR LIVES RIGHT NOW
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People of all ages, interests and walks of life participated with over 100 communities and cultures represented, more than 75% came from outside the Metropolitan area. Truly an activation for all ages ranging from 0 to 90 and the average age of 25 to 55. GOOD SPACE was a diverse, family-friendly and safe place in all senses of the term.
TOGETHER WE MADE HISTORY & SHOULD ALL BE PROUD OF OUR ACHIEVEMENT
Cultural participation & representation is the core mechanism for strengthening ties between individuals & communitiesĀ
Covid-19 has wrought havoc on our collective social connection, though, ironically, it is also one of the few things that literally every Australian has personal experience of.Ā As we emerge from two years of the pandemic, the time is ripe for celebrating our shared humanity with positivity and joy.
During the GOOD SPACE Festival activation periods,Ā employment has beenĀ generate for hundreds of people and organisations from the arts, cultural, environmental, social enterprise, hospitality, production, retail and service sectorsĀ at a time when employment opportunities in those sectors are drastically needed.Ā
GOOD SPACE will be a place for Sydney to celebrate and embrace its own diversity in a joyful union.
GOOD SPACE will greatly benefit not just the cityās economy, but equally – the physical and mental health of its population through satisfying its clear hunger for culture, and with the additional aid of specific wellness-aimed events and workshops.
GOOD SPACE is positioned to be a vital nexus for re-establishing old community and social connections and forging new bonds, based on culture, humanity, and empathy.
Furthermore, GOOD SPACE will shine a spotlight on indigenous cultures, as well as bring together other diverse communities.
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Survival & Resilience: GOOD SPACE places artists at the centre of the decision-making & production process
Opportunities for creatives who are not part of the conventional cultural milieu to move further into professional practice are rare. GOOD SPACE promotes art/culture as a legitimate career and industry to the wider community and will embrace digital platforms to promote the work of the artists to the rest of Australia and the world. It also provides significant opportunities for cross-population of skillsets and collaborations.
GOOD SPACE believes an important part of the sustainability of our cultural industries is not just finding fresh ideas from hitherto ignored voices, but also offering professional assistance to produce their work and to empower them to recreate that process.
Securing Equity: GOOD SPACE actively seeks out artists from all backgrounds. The team is aware of issues of cultural sensitivity when working with a diverse group of performers, and places the artist at the centre of the conversations of how the work should proceed.
Pays its contributors. 70% of all ticket and art sales go back to the original creator and production, personnel and marketing costs are covered by GOOD SPACE.
Creates crucial connections between creators who would normally never be exposed to each other’s work or ideas.
Builds audiences for creators. GOOD SPACE attracts audiences as diverse as the artists, who will be exposed to art or performance they’ve never seen before. Creators will leave GOOD SPACE with new audiences.
Offers professional mentorship on production, as well as networking creators with producers, marketers and equipment hire companies.
Offers opportunities for genuine cross-cultural collaboration to create new work that is relevant, contemporary and globally connected.
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