Octapod is a resource base for creative projects in the Hunter region.
Our purpose is to inspire new ideas in arts and media practice and support a creative and diverse arts sector. Our program includes:
CULTURAL RESOURCES - where we provide resources and services to the local community:
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Information, advice and referrals
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meeting/workshop space for Octapod members
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Media Space (offering low cost film making and editing equipment for Octapod members)
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nationally significant Zine Library
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Residency Program (offering 24/7 access to shared office space)
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grant auspicing service
For more information about the resources and services that Octapod can offer, contact Christina via admin[at]octapod.org or call 02 4927 0470.
KEY PROJECTS - where we provide leadership, governance, management and operational supervision for a limited number of key projects:
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS - where we work in partnership with community organisations or artists to deliver arts based projects.
2012 projects are:
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Art Counts - exhibition and workshop series for people with a disability, produced in partnership with the Disability Network Hunter.
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Hunter Arts Access Network (HAAN) - a Hunter wide network supporting accessible arts.
PAST PROJECTS
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SeedPod - Octapod's Community Cultural Development (CCD) Program - designed to support artists to work with communities on creative projects. The 2011 SeedPod recipients were: Tara Jones and Helen Hopcroft.
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More Past Projects coming soon...