Sponsorship and Supporters
The 2012 Melbourne Didgeridoo and Cultural Festival presents a great opportunity to show your support to Australia’s cultural heritage. Join major sponsors Manningham City Council and Mia Mia Gallery by becoming a sponsor. A variety of sponsorship opportunities exist.
Sponsorship and support can be offered in many different ways. Sponsoring a stage, the live sculpting exhibition, the artists-in-residence display, or one of the many other great activities during the festival is one way of showing support. There are many others ways to show support in the lead up to and at the festival.
Download our Sponsorship and Support Fact Sheet to discover some of the specific opportunities presented to businesses, organisations and individuals that would like to get involved.
If you are interested please contact us at admin@aadf.org.au or via our contact page and we can provide you with more details.
Major Sponsors
Mia Mia Aboriginal Gallery and Arts Pricinct
Curator, Colin McKinnon Dodd, has spent the greater part of his life fostering and developing Aboriginal artists to provide them with the pathway of recognition and reward for the art they create. An established indigenous artist in his own right, Colin understands what is necessary to support and protect the rights of Aboriginal artists. Mia Mia Gallery has been established for 15 years and is constantly striving to provide revenue and support for the artists while providing the general public with the opportunity to engage and experience the world’s oldest art form. For more info please visit www.miamiagallery.com
Manningham City Council
In keeping with the spirit of the Federal Parliament’s apology to Indigenous Australians, Council’s vision for Manningham is: A community that recognises and respects the unique place and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and that provides equal life chances for all.
Council acknowledges that it is crucial to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians on life expectancy, health, educational achievement and employment opportunities, and Council is committed to contributing to the achievement of this goal.
Organiser
Aboriginal Artists Development Fund Inc. (AADF)
The AADF is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting Aboriginal cultural heritage through the Arts. It’s primary objectives are to preserve traditional Aboriginal Art and it’s history, foster sustainable culture through youth development and mentoring, develop and maintain sustainable revenue streams for Aboriginal artists and their families, protect the integrity, ethics and cultural authenticity of the artwork and the industry that maintains it on behalf of the artists, provide a greater understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal culture through Education and Community Engagement Programs, Workshops, Events and Activities, advocate to the relevant authorities including all levels of government to ensure the highest level of respect, recognition, support and funding is provided to Aboriginal artists and their communities to ensure Australia’s own cultural heritage is preserved and fostered for a sustainable future.
More info regarding the AADF can be found at www.aadf.org.au
