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Sarah Barns

GOOD SPACE – Board Director, Curator

Artist, Board Director, Core Team, Curator, Installation Artists, Light Artists, Place Maker, Producer

Dr. Sarah Barns is a leading urban strategist and storyteller with a career-long interest in the relationships between urban transformation, digital futures and creative practice.Ā 

Sarah combines extensive program management and partnerships experience with deep subject matter expertise in the fields of creative placemaking, digital futures and urban media design.

Her two decade career has been committed to advancing innovative practices and collaborations designed to foster creative and resilient communities during a time of digital transformation.

Having established an early career in federal arts and communications policy, Sarah went on to lead major digital transformation strategies for a range of public institutions spanning the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, the Australia Council for the Arts, the national Creative Industries Innovation Centre and CSIROā€™s Data61.

As an early pioneer in the field of urban informatics, Sarah combined academic research with creative practice to establish Esem Projects in 2012 as a creative media practice committed to local community engagement and storytelling.Ā 

Sarah has also developed a body of engaged research practice around the field of ā€˜platform urbanismā€™, having been awarded a UK Urban Studies Foundation postdoctoral fellowship in 2013 to study international approaches to the development of ā€˜city labsā€™ and open data urban experiments using distributed digital platforms, resulting in the publication of her book Platform Urbanism: Negotiating Platform Ecosystems in Connected Cities by Palgrave in 2019. Sarah has also published her work on creative placemaking, data-driven urban governance and smart cities in a number of international journals.

Her work on data-driven urban futures has informed a number of strategic design consultancies for local, state and federal government agencies on urban innovation labs and data governance for resilient cities, leading to an interest in designing urban development models that support local creative culture and sustainability practices from the ground up.

In 2020 Sarah launched the STORYBOX platform as a public space media initiative to support more connected and creative outdoor media experiences in public precincts and shared spaces.Ā 

Through Esem Projects she continues to lead a number of community, indigenous and cultural engagement programs using innovative interpretive media, and in 2021 Sarah was selected as one of the inaugural digital mentors for the Australia Councilā€™s CEO Digital Mentoring Program delivered in partnership with the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI).

Sarah is co-chair of the Community Vulnerability Taskforce of the Urban Leadership Instituteā€™s Asia Pacific Resilient Cities Council, and is a member of the Inner West Councilā€™s Arts and Culture Committee.

Originally from Fremantle, WA, Sarah has come to call Sydney home and now lives in the Inner West not far from Bulanaming, where she is a committed long term cyclist and lover of the Cooks River (ā€˜Goolayā€™yariā€™).

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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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WHAT IS GOOD SPACE

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enter GOOD SPACE a community-driven creative model for unprecedented times

As a ā€œProfit for Purposeā€ social enterprise, GOOD SPACE is breaking the mould and setting new standards for creative business. GOOD SPACE moves with the times creating something unique that draws from the best of the past, mixed with the latest worldwide successful initiatives and the needs of Sydney. A unique way to experience the work and ideas of Sydneyā€™s community of creators, makers, thinkers and doers across all disciplines in one GOOD SPACE.
GOOD SPACE intentionally secures space in the Sydney CBD to offer cultural reactivation in an area that has seen a decline over many years. GOOD SPACE brings culturally-driven economic revitalisation to the city, boldly demonstrating the critical contribution culture makes to the life and economy of our communities. In turn, this contributes to re-establishing our city as the valuable and popular cultural hotspot it once was.
GOOD SPACE inspires and uplifts communities by championing the creation, fostering and presentation of innovative endeavours, practices, projects, ideas and interactions spread throughout reclaimed spaces, with all the shared benefits that come with it. With an unwavering commitment to sustainability and community, their innovative projects are helping to revitalise and transform the city, making it a more exciting and vibrant place to live, work and play.
GOOD SPACE not only reinvigorates iconic Sydney buildings but also increases the cultural rigour of the broader community while making a significant contribution to the local economy and the creative and cultural communities. The impact of their work is felt not just in the art, music, and culture they showcase but also in the connections they forge and the deeper sense of meaning and purpose they bring to people's lives.
GOOD SPACE unlocks untold possibilities, creating a sense of wonder and excitement that draws Sydneysiders closer together while unleashing Sydney's full potential. It does this by creating spaces for Sydney to celebrate and embrace its diversity in a joyous union, benefiting not just the city's economy but also its population's physical, emotional, and mental health, through satisfying its clear hunger for culture.
Cultural participation and representation are the core mechanisms for strengthening ties between individuals and communities. 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. It provides a viable and sustainable model for the creative, cultural, and environmental sectors and communities to thrive, not just survive.
GOOD SPACE is a fluid, open, and supportive arena, where Sydney's innovators, performers, artists, tastemakers, and new icons from all walks of life showcase their works. They attract a thirsty audience yearning for a sense of cultural nourishment, connection, inspiration, and engagement. GOOD SPACE sets an example of best practices when it comes to being a force for positive change surrounding issues of access, diversity, equity, and cross-cultural representation.
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GOOD PEOPLE

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GOOD PEOPLE, DOING GREAT THINGS, FOR A BETTER FUTURE

Sick of ā€˜Business as Usualā€™ GOOD SPACE have rallied together as a dedicated and talented collective of philosophically aligned individuals and organisations, who see a need for Sydneyā€™s diverse progressive cultural communities to unite to create something unique and viable that we can all be proud of.
GOOD SPACE works as a united, proactive movement to influence the very fabric and future of Sydney, transforming it into a city that embraces creativity, culture, innovation, equality, community, diversity, inclusivity, and celebration. They won't stop until they achieve their grand vision.
GOOD SPACE believes it is not only their purpose and passion but their responsibility, to support progressive creative and cultural enterprise through opportunities, community engagement, support and empowerment.
GOOD SPACE Is created by Good People who are championing Sydney's cultural revolution. It takes a lot of dedication from committed individuals to create a progressive, accessible, and viable cultural life in Sydney. This is exactly what the independent community-driven project, GOOD SPACE, aims to bring together.
GOOD SPACE is a time and site-specific, grassroots, organic cluster of creators and makers motivated by a ā€˜culture-firstā€™ stance. Where there are no borders or walls separating the different art forms, endeavours and experiences.
GOOD SPACE is comprised of an eclectic mix of Artists, Musicians, Promoters, Educators, Designers, Environmentalists, Curators, Producers, Technicians, Performers, Retailers, Place-makers, Volunteers, Impact-Investors, Organisations, Social Enterprises and more ā€“ a true representation of the cityā€™s diversity, ingenuity, resilience and creative abundance.
Community is key to fostering a growing and united movement to take control of its development and future. GOOD SPACE sees investing in opportunities for all as crucial to building a stable and sustainable society. GOOD SPACE radically reasserts cultural vitality and diversity from the fringes of Australiaā€™s biggest city directly back into its heart.
Put simply, GOOD SPACE aims to empower the community to take the development of our city and its culture into public hands. Their mission is to create fresh, thriving and viable creative, cultural and environmental sectors and foster collective action towards a stronger, and healthy world-class city that is culturally rich, progressive, vibrant, sustainable, and liveable.
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GOOD BUSINESS

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GOOD SPACE IS ‘BUSINESS UNUSUAL’ AT ITS BEST

GOOD SPACE's business model is based on a set of guiding principles that unite successful people-powered endeavours with the Sydney community's vision and needs. It is a 'Profit for Purpose' business model that follows an end-to-end process, aligning with GOOD SPACE's vision, values, and ethically sustainable business practices.
Inspiring others is an overarching goal of GOOD SPACE as is crafting a viable and profitable project for everybody involved. That facilitates and supports collaborations between artists, performers, creative enterprises, businesses and audiences in the city that could do with a bit of joy, sustenance and soul.
GOOD SPACE has spent the last 10 years studying successful, progressive business models from around the world. It brings these models to meet the needs and wants of Sydney and its diverse communities, creating a collaborative, progressive, and viable business model. This business model enables the creation, fostering, and presentation of progressive experiences, endeavours, practices, projects, ideas and interactions with all the shared benefits that come with it.
As a unique ā€˜Profit for Purposeā€™ social enterprise, GOOD SPACE is breaking the mould and setting new standards for creative business. ā€˜Business Unusualā€™ at its best ā€“ a catalyst for revitalisation, resilience, and viability whilst developing a new era of Sydneyā€™s cultural life. A vibrant culture and strong economy at a time when it is needed most, itā€™s just good business.
GOOD SPACE encourages resilient creators and change-makers to flourish within a large metropolitan CBD by invigorating vacant buildings, utilising the many resources of the community, diversifying income streams and bringing the boldest, brightest, and bravest together to reimagine the future.
People-powered revitalisation at its best - a truly unique and proven new model for a new era that champions thriving creative, cultural, and environmental sectors and communities. GOOD SPACE is designed to push the boundaries of community-led cultural experiences while generating economic and social benefits for the community, creative, cultural, environmental, hospitality sectors, and the city we love.
GOOD SPACE unearths and activates underutilised spaces, resources, and opportunities in Sydney to create a stronger, healthier, and thriving city and society. This approach connects untapped resources with those who need them most, strengthening the arts, entertainment, cultural, environmental, educational, and community sectors. This work aims to build a united, creative, and committed community dedicated to creating a better future for all.
GOOD SPACE believes that a vibrant community is one that takes advantage of all of its resources. Their approach is based on the idea that there are many untapped resources in Sydney just waiting to be explored and utilised. Whether it's vacant buildings, derelict courtyards, underused public spaces, or talented community members who are looking for a way to give back, GOOD SPACE works to connect these resources with those who need them most.
GOOD SPACE secures and reimagines underutilised spaces to revitalise and inhabit them as efficiently as possible through shared expenses, marketing, promotion, management, and human resources. Strategically combining resources to allow for: diversified uses within the spaces, over maximum operating hours.
Now is the time for imagining holistic solutions. This is an opportunity for rebirth, a cultural renaissance, which can be harnessed to influence innovation of creative culture across Australia if we act decisively now. GOOD SPACE is seizing this opportunity with the aim of nothing short of a cultural revolution. Their goal is to unite cultural, creative, and eco-communities to take action now to revitalise our city and creative industries. It's all good.
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CREATING VIABILITY 

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GOOD SPACE is a unique, ethical & self-reliant ‘profit for purpose’ social enterprise 

GOOD SPACE does not base its viability on government funding, charity or by not valuing people for their time and experience. GOOD SPACE bases its viability on engaging the people and organisations that will benefit from its creation, to invest the time, money and resources to bring something that we know Sydney needs into reality.
GOOD SPACE is created, run and paid for by the people, for the people who benefit from its existence. An opportunity for contributors, partners, sponsors and investors to become part of a financially viable venture that aims to do good for its contributors, supporters, members, Sydney and the greater community, whilst having a significant impact on Sydneyā€™s cultural future.
GOOD SPACE endeavours use a holistic model ensuring all the elements work together harmoniously to achieve the desired outcomes. By maximising the use of space and the hours of operation, and diversifying the income streams while sharing resources effectively in an effort to create an environment where nothing goes to waste, and ensure that the full potential of the project is realised.
Diversification of events, space, education, hospitality, retail and other offerings provide multiple income streams that generate capital from the get-go that feeds directly back to GOOD SPACE, the contributors, the community and the creative, cultural, and eco sectors. This holistic model is not only beneficial in the short term, but it also ensures long-term success and sustainability.
GOOD SPACE generates income via ticket, art, cafe and bar sales, shop and studio rentals, memberships, crowdfunding, sponsorship, impact investment, government funding and philanthropy so it is not reliant on one source of income. This is further augmented by minimising crossovers, resources and expenses, which allows for an operation that is both efficient and cost-effective. This diversification creates viability and profitability allowing for GOOD SPACE to thrive in uncertain times, whilst delivering large economic benefits for all.
GOOD SPACE collaborates with aligned partners and individuals to build community cohesion, create opportunities, offer encouragement and support, ensure fair pay, and raise funds for projects and development. They achieve this by sharing costs, space, opportunities, skills, knowledge, responsibilities, resources, networks, and promotion. They collaborate rather than compete with potential allies to transform Sydney into a supportive and diverse place with stronger communities and industries.
GOOD SPACE's inaugural festival at The Rocks in 2021 generated a direct return on investment of 1500%, securing $150k in revenue. It created employment opportunities for hundreds of contributors and successfully reduced, recycled, or redeemed 90% of its waste. It had a significant impact on revitalising The Rocks in the aftermath of Covid-19, and that was only the first year. Stay tuned to see what they have in store as they continue their unique adventure to change the status quo and transform Sydney into the best it can be.
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GOOD VISION 

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if not now, then when? If not us, then who?

Alongside Covid, rising rental prices, negative media and perceptions, the lock-out laws, the shrinking funding and government support for the cultural, progressive, environmental, small business and education sectors, Sydney has become increasingly unaccommodating for the cultural industries. As challenging as these issues are, the current state of Sydney also creates opportunities.
There is a crucial need to develop new, sustainable business models that respond to the needs of the creative and cultural industries and enable them to adapt, survive, and thrive. Sydney can better serve its cultural and creative communities, and by doing so, it can grow into a truly world-class, vibrant, sustainable, and liveable city.
The creative and cultural sectors play a vital role in developing and sustaining society and its diverse communities, helping them thrive not only financially but also emotionally, mentally, and physically. They should serve as a cornerstone for the development of a vibrant Australia.
Australiaā€™s rich creativity and culture should be accessible and beneficial to everyone, regardless of their abilities, gender, race, social status, background or experience. A progressive, stable society creates a sustainable economy by investing in opportunities for independent creative, cultural and community initiatives or individuals.
There is a crucial need to have opportunities to create, connect and experiment with arts, creativity and culture ā€“ creativity is not only for the elite and well-heeled, so it should not be subject to ā€œgate-keepingā€ by the elite, governments or commercial interests. If a person wishes to contribute to our society by creating or experiencing creativity and culture, there must be a means for them to do so.
Grassroots changes can bring about systemic changes. Nurturing talent and ideas from the ground up and supporting the growth of creative communities is crucial. New ideas and talent need to be cultivated over time ā€“ start small, start local, and grow organically into something unique, viable, successful and beneficial that gives back to Sydney and society, creating a lasting legacy.
There are creative solutions to all problems. By looking at them from alternative perspectives, we can put them into action. A better understanding of what has come before, as well as new shifts and systems in nature and society, can help create new, holistic approaches to our shared problems.
Now is the time to open up and nurture spaces for community, creativity and culture. Sydneyā€™s creative communities lack the right spaces to thrive and grow, due to lack of access, outdated regulations and affordability. Healthy and affordable creative spaces are essential to the growth and viability of a city and the health of its residents and visitors.
It is GOOD SPACEā€˜s mission to make its vision a reality. They remain optimistic that by working together They will all make a difference. GOOD SPACE believes itā€™s time to take action to bring about meaningful change in our city and society creating a future that we can all be proud of.
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GOOD EXPERIENCES

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WE COULD ALL DO WITH SOME GOOD IN OUR LIVES RIGHT NOW

Imagine a world where creativity, culture, equality, community, and inclusivity thrive! GOOD SPACE is leading the way by securing derelict locations in the heart of Sydney and transforming them into creative and cultural wonderlands to celebrate all things good. Vibrant, welcoming spaces for ā€˜all walks of lifeā€™ to enjoy and reconnect with the beauty of this magical city and its culture in a unique, fun, safe and inclusive holiday away from the everyday.
GOOD SPACE welcomes you to an experience like no other. Enter a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural, and multimedia creative biosphere where all the fabrics of Sydney's culture are gestated, developed, produced, and ultimately experienced. Spirited spaces to soak in a rich variety of nourishing experiences in a joy-filled environment teeming with the best of life. Itā€™s all Good!
From the moment you enter a GOOD SPACE and are greeted at the threshold by an otherworldly, creative wonderland, you will know that you are entering a new kind of space. It is a space defined by inclusivity, art, exploration, and the thrill of the unknown. Free from the norms of beige, naysayers, boxes, borders, and hard edges, all curious minds of different shapes, sizes, and colours are welcome to explore and attend GOOD SPACE as they please in the spirit of community and exchange.
GOOD SPACE rethinks the audience/ performer/ exhibitor dynamic, allowing art, life, music, culture, sustainability, food, drink and ideas to coalesce, whilst making a significant contribution to the local economy and society. At GOOD SPACE multidisciplinary networks coalesce, collaborate and co-mingle fostering creative exchanges which in turn cultivate an energy that is delightful and exciting for visitors to engage with and be a part of.
GOOD SPACE features a diverse selection of the best and brightest at all levels of their practice in the arts, music, cultural, design, education, performance, health, social enterprise and environmental sectors attracting a large, diverse and dedicated community to their unique and innovative spaces.
People experience something genuinely memorable and wowing whilst at GOOD SPACE; connect with others and help to create a viable and sustainable model for creativity, culture, environment and community at the same time.
The multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural nature of GOOD SPACE means that audiences not only encounter creativity and culture that reflects their experiences but also discover new artistic media, creators, and stories that resonate with them. This deepens their individual connection to our collective cultural experience, encouraging them to seek cultural experiences that are "just right" for them.
At GOOD SPACE guests are able to enjoy new experiences, make new friends, purchase artisan goods from local creators, listen to a talk, have a dance, watch art in the making, sip a cocktail, learn a new talent or enjoy a class act in one GOOD SPACE. A vibrant place to enter and then linger, to listen, laugh, learn, dance, eat, drink, connect, collaborate, chill, try your hand at some makingā€“or just watch others do their thingā€“and then come back and do it all over again another day.
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together we made
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GOOD SPACE would not have been possible without the support of everyone who turned up to participate and our many collaborators. Together, we used a grassroots vehicle to cocreate a new model to enable Sydneyā€™s cultural and environmental renaissance.
Over the 2-month activation, more than 300,000 engaged with us online, and 7,000 people experienced GOOD SPACE first hand.

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.

We played and danced the days and nights away in times when most of the world could not. We boosted wellness and happiness, strengthening social connections and Sydneyā€™s economy in a time when it was crucial.
We created a once in a lifetime experience that transformed a vacant and highly underutilised building and park on the harbour into a revolutionary 2-month community-led pop-up festival celebrating Sydneyā€™s Arts, Culture, Environment and People.
The highly successful GOOD SPACE proved that community-led projects strengthen the economy, culture, communities and revitalise cities. We are grateful for the support of the Collaborators, the City of Sydney, the NSW government and other stakeholders.
Thank you to everyone who contributed and participated. Together we celebrated and reignited Sydneyā€™s Arts, Cultural, Environmental and Hospitality sector and brought life and happiness back into our city.
By supporting GOOD SPACE, you enabled and united people across Sydneyā€™s arts, cultural, environmental and hospitality sectors to rejuvenating our economy and city.

TOGETHER WE MADE HISTORY & SHOULD ALL BE PROUD OF OUR ACHIEVEMENT

ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS AT GOOD SPACE IN REAL-LIFE
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of visitors & participants live outside Sydney City
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ONLINE SHARES, REACTIONS & CLICKS
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GOOD SPACE EXCEEDED ALL EXPECTATIONS,
A RAY OF SUNSHINE IN CLOUDY TIMES
GOOD SPACE provided a home, support and platform for more than 30 events, workshops, talks and other activities. It featured more than 250 creatives, environmentalists and others from over 100 different communities and cultures providing them with a desperately needed space to do what they do best and make a living at the same time.
Armed with only a $600 promotion budget, GOOD SPACE used an organic grassroots campaign to attract over 7000 people to come together from all walks of life in the heart of the CBD to experience the best of life, community and our city when it was crucial.
On a $10k budget, GOOD SPACE showcased a new progressive model for arts, culture and environmental practice. Events held in the GOOD SPACE generated more than $150k directly into the arts, culture, environmental, hospitality and community sectors at a 1500% direct return on financial investment.
We also sold thousands of dollars worth of artworks, artisan goods, fashion pieces, environmental products and other beautiful things by local individuals and businesses who desperately needed exposure and an income.
The landmark location of GOOD SPACE at The Rocks in the heart of Sydney CBD helped activate the area, bring large crowds and delivered economic benefits for local businesses.
We sorted all rubbish and recycled, redeemed and composted more than 90% for the entire two month period. GOOD SPACE then donated all proceeds from the redemption of cans to Transition Sydney, a not-for-profit environmental organisation.
And we connected and strengthened bonds between a diversity of stakeholders in the arts, cultural, environmental, hospitality, Government, services and community sectors, enabling future collaborations, opportunities and a once in a lifetime chance to turn Sydney into what we know it can and should be.
GOOD SPACE was THE PERFECT Model at THE PERFECT MOMENT in time
TOTAL GOOD SPACE BUDGET FOR 2 MONTH FESTIVAL
$ 10000
TOTAL PROMOTION BUDGET FOR 3 MONTH CAMPAIGN
$ 600
RAISED FOR ARTS, CULTURAL, ECO & HOSPITALITY
$ 150000 +
DIRECT RETURN GENERATED FROM GRANT MONEY
1500 %
OF WASTE RECYCLED, COMPOSTED & REDEEMED
90 %
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SOCIAL Impact

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 

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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 cityā€™s 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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THRIVING ARTS & CULTURE

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.

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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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