ARTS & EVENTS

ARTS & EVENTS INTRODUCTION

This sector hub includes those who work in the following sectors: Event managers, booking agents, entertainers, art, music, theatre, and museums.

On COVID-19: There’s no doubt that the arts and events sectors have been particularly hit hard by COVID-19. We feel you. Scroll down this page to find fast-track tips and support.

More information coming soon

ROSMAIRI DAWSON

ARTS & EVENTS HUB DIRECTOR

Business: Set Events

With a background in hospitality, tourism, marketing, sales, arts and event management, I welcome taking on the arts & events portfolio on the Lake Macquarie Business board. Indeed, I was also a member of the Lake Macquarie Tourism Board from 2006 to 2016.

As a resident of the Morisset district for 22 years, I have a long history of community participation. I was the founding President of the Southlake Business Chamber and Community Alliance in 2007 with the merger of the Southlake Community Alliance and Morisset Chamber of Commerce. In 2012 to 2016 I was elected to Lake Macquarie City Council. From 2013 to 2021 I managed the PCYC Morisset, having been instrumental in the establishment of the facility as a community advocate from 2005. I have a passion for business support, networking and community economic development. Business is community and community is business. One does not exist without the other.

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IT and Web Design
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Dance4Wellbeing

Bubblegum Days

Dobell House

Richmond Vale Railway Museum

LAKE MACQUARIE MUSIC SOCIETY

Hunter Writers Centre inc.

The Creative Ingredient

COVID-19 HELP | FOR ARTS & EVENTS

FAST-TRACK TO COVID SUPPORT

Targeted COVID-19 government information and support for arts & events:

AUST. GOVERNMENT

NSW GOVERNMENT

INDUSTRY LINKS (on COVID-19):

Visual Arts: NAVA
Music: Music NSW, SupportAct
Dance: AusDance

PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS

Create your COVID safe plan and ensure your staff participate in COVID-19 specific training programs:

OTHER TIPS

Double the amount of communication with your artists/colleagues to ensure everyone is feeling safe and not forgotten (be compassionate and non-judgemental)
Conduct regular cleaning measures which seek to disinfect high-frequency touch points, such as tables and chairs, service counters, grab and flush handles, door handles/plates, elevator buttons and taps.
Ensure there are hygiene stations/hand sanitiser dispensers around the space for visitors to use.

ONLINE ALTERNATIVES

Selling? (art, craft, resources, merchandise, etc.): Create an online store with as much pertinent detail on each item (what would potential buyers want to know if they can’t see the work off-line, with safe pick-up or delivery information)
Create a virtual exhibition/studio visits (quick response grant for $ support)
Look at how online/digital alternatives can benefit your space, not just as a COVID-response but to reach out to wider audiences for the future

EVENT SECTOR COVID-19 HACKS

You can choose different event formats in response to COVID: virtual, ‘careful’ in-person and hybrid events. Some links that might help:

GOING AHEAD WITH YOUR EVENT?
If you choose to go ahead, then consider the following:

Create your COVID safe plan
Ensure your staff participate in COVID-19 specific training programmes
Attendance number control to ensure personal space
‘Omicron quality’ N95 masks (or KN95 or KF94) for event staff
Don’t allow/limit visitors backstage
Some performers are making mask wearing mandatory for their event attendees
Politely request ticket holders that they refrain from attending should they start displaying any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19
Conduct regular cleaning measures which seek to disinfect high-frequency touch points, such as tables and chairs, service counters, grab and flush handles, door handles/plates, elevator buttons and taps.
Ensure there are hygiene stations/hand sanitiser dispensers around the space for visitors to use.

TOURING

Two key tips to consider:

Be aware of protocols of each state
Consider hiring event logistics staff, drivers and merchandise sales staff from specific geographic areas you are going to have your event, rather than brining your own (and organise back-ups if they aren’t available)

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