The Sixth Regional Arts Australia National Conference to be held in Alice Springs in October has began taking registrations.
Artistic Director and Conference Coordinator, Kieren Sanderson, says the national conference is expected to be the largest gathering of arts professionals in Australia this year. "With the conference less than six months away, I urge people planning on attending to book their spot early," Ms Sanderson says. "We're offering early birds who sign up now a cheaper deal on their registration. "We are expecting a big response from those keen to participate and we may have to limit numbers so if you're planning to attend, sign up early to make sure you don't miss out, and of course there's a saving if you get in early.
"Art at the heart will take place at venues across Alice Springs giving delegates the opportunity to meet the local community and provide a memorable experience for everyone," says Ms Sanderson.
The secretary of Regional Arts Australia, Ken Lloyd, says art at the heart follows Regional Arts Australia's outstanding 2006 national conference in Mackay Queensland, which attracted a record number of delegates. "Through art at the heart, Regional Arts Australia continues its leadership role representing, promoting and supporting the artists and audiences that live outside the metropolitan centres."
Highlights of the art at the heart festival program include the opening ceremony on Thursday 2 October, a gala conference dinner on Saturday 4 October and the evening hot spot, the Heart Club, which will be open to both the public and delegates on the Thursday and Friday nights.
Registration forms are available at www.artattheheart.com.au.
Conference inquiries: Nicky Schonkala 08 8951 1152