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Chairperson’s report In a time of economic hardship, community arts practice can be a foundation for empowerment of communities, where art is used to improve the quality of life, promote social inclusion and grow community. Now is a time to support communities and identify solutions to local issues, in turn building resilience and maintaining a sense of identity in these challenging times. We believe that is critical for community artists to be out there practising their craft and assisting communities in strengthening their social fabric. CAN WA invites community artists and cultural workers to join us in advocating the benefits of community, building and retaining social capital through arts and culture. CAN WA has developed the credibility and a track record in bringing communities together and achieving results, both with government agencies and local authorities. David Malone, Executive Director, Healthway; Pilar Kasat, Managing Director, CAN WA; Hon. Dr. Kim Hames MLA, Deputy Premier, Minister for Health; Indigenous Affairs at the 2008 Healthway Arts in Health Fellowship Finale. 2008 was a period of consolidation for CAN WA as the peak body for community arts and cultural development in Western Australia. One of the most significant achievements for the year was securing a tripartite agreement with the Australia Council for the Arts and the Department of Culture and the Arts as the peak organisation in Western Australia to provide support and services for community arts and cultural development. The year was also marked by two regional community arts projects developed and produced by CAN WA. The Rock Hole Long Pipe project in Coolgardie and the Voices of the Wheatbelt project in the Eastern Wheatbelt proved to be the largest and most successful projects CAN WA has undertaken in its 24 year history. The success of these projects was founded on a long term and sustained community engagement and consultation process. Rock Hole Long Pipe brought communities and individuals, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, together to celebrate their culture and history. For me the highlight of this event was the performance of a particular dance by the Coonana Mob that had not been performed in the area for forty years. The Voices of the Wheatbelt project saw over 200 students and adults from the Eastern Wheatbelt taking part in a photographic exploration of their sense of place and community. Diverse groups from the community, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, young and old, came together to celebrate their place and challenge some of the stereotypical views of the Wheatbelt. These projects demonstrate a new capacity of CAN WA to develop and produce best practice community arts and cultural development projects, successfully attracting $500,000 additional project funding from non-arts sources. Nationally, CAN WA has taken a pivotal role in advocacy and strengthening partnership with similarly focused organisations. Our Managing Director has been nominated as one of two spokespeople for AusCAN, a national coalition of community arts and cultural development agencies. AusCAN advocates at the Federal level, this year meeting with the Minister for Environment, Heritage and the Arts, Peter Garrett. An additional reflection of the national 12 | 2008 ANNUAL REPORT
George Kingsley, Chairperson and Dr. Noel Nannup at the 2008 Healthway Arts in Health Fellowship reputation that CAN WA has gained over the past triennium, was securing a major Creative Communities Partnership project from the Australia Council, attracting over $500,000 in funding for a two-year strategic initiative. All this could not be achieved without the dedication, commitment and vision of Pilar Kasat, our Managing Director and the staff of CAN WA. In her role, Pilar’s leadership generates an environment that values each individual and their contribution, creating a fun, productive and dedicated team. Not only supported by the CAN WA team, Pilar is equally supported by the Board of Directors who continue to provide organisational strategic direction. Our diverse composition, including regional membership, gives the Board unique perspective, lending the credibility and stability required to continue to enact our vision. For this, I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to both the staff and Board. Throughout 2009 CAN WA will continue to create opportunities for people of all cultures to explore and express their identity through cultural engagement. CAN WA has never had a policy of the ‘quick fix’ but has opted for the strength of long and meaningful engagement. This approach means that we work towards strong and sustainable connections into the future. My hope is that funding agencies recognise the importance of such an approach and continue to support community arts practice in strengthening community wellbeing. George Kingsley Chairperson 2008 ANNUAL REPORT | 13
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