Arts & Culture program

Empowerment through the arts – for everyone

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On the 19th of March, more than 3,000 people joined us at New Beginnings Festival at the @sea.museum It was such an incredible moment to be together after two years of hiatus doing what we do best. Connecting people through culture and stories very much owned and created in our community. It was a mind-blowing display of artistic expressions with one of the most beautiful backdrops we’ve ever seen at the festival. You danced well into the night, laughed, connected, reunited, felt welcome, and the smiles all around are a testament to all the hard work and the care that was put into the festival by so many. Delight yourselves with this incredible festival highlight by our content partner @marcelo_highline A huge thank you to: The Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council and our Festival Ambassador @shyamla.e Performers: Cultures of the World by @heartdancers_inc @bukhu_ganburged @zmargo @putrikamusic @azadoota @ile.ilu @dobbyau @irregularfit @amma_owusu @gordon.koang and our beautiful MC @taruna_boo . Workshop facilitators: @raneenshamon @tylerstackman @hawanatub @mazdog3000 @fefivalle13 @carlosagamez_art and @lostinbookssydney . Gender Equality in the Context of Climate Change panellists: Carmen Ghaly, Betty Barkha, Regina Turner, Alexandra Bastos, Juliana Nkrumah AM, and SIGNS performance by @bindibosses . Stall holders: @sasascorner @jamaican_delight @ghan.fashion @mamiwattacollections @leprime_apparel Bridget Kelly Art, Public Speaker & Artist, Garruka Arts, Banuwa Designs, @auntysgingertonic . Our Sponsors and Partners: @mundoinstitute @allianz MiAccess – Multilingual Information Access by Cultural Perspectives @buzzspeakerhire and Australian National Maritime Museum. NBF Team: Festival Producer: @astronafrica Event Coordinator: Camilla Palamo Stage Manager: @tiagodelucca Styling and Decorations: @lololovina Social media: @chutzpahz Photography: @danishraviphotography An initiative of @ssi_news through its Arts and Culture team.

About SSI Arts & Culture

Everyone deserves the opportunity to develop their creative potential and participate meaningfully in Australia’s cultural life, which is a belief that inspires our Arts & Culture program.

Through community-led arts and culture initiatives, we empower individuals through self-expression, bring communities together through connection, and help build a stronger society where everyone is valued.

Our flagship event, New Beginnings Festival, takes over Darling Harbour once a year to welcome everyone to immerse themselves in eclectic sounds and tastes from all over the world.

How we help

We develop pathways for artists and cultural practitioners from diverse backgrounds to embrace their creativity, talent and identity.

We organise festivals and events that celebrate the artistic vibrancy, cultural expressions and heritage of people from our diverse communities.

We ignite broader conversations about how we can foster a more inclusive and equal society through art and culture.

More about Arts & Culture

New Beginnings Festival

Arts & Culture brochure

SSI Artist voices: Experiences of the pandemic and a desired future

Partner with us

We partner with arts organisations and cultural workers to deliver an annual program of events, projects and workshops. We support artists and cultural practitioners from all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples and humanitarian entrants, through artistic development programs and offering opportunities to perform and showcase their work.

We also offer a range of sponsorship, partnership and donation opportunities. Learn how your organisation can support the movement towards a more harmonious, inclusive and culturally enriched Australia.

Email info@ssi.org.au to speak with our friendly team.