This is Not Art

This is Not Art (formerly Octapod) was est. in 1997 in Newcastle, Australia. We support experimental and emerging practice. 2022 Festival dates: 1-31 October

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Our 25-year Anniversary Grants round is now open.
We’re offering 4 x $4000 grants to support emerging and experimental creative practice in Newcastle, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and Cessnock. Find out more at:
https://t.co/1wT86YciHi

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By helping us out - you could win a TiNA merch prize pack ($100 value) and a $100 Coles gift voucher.

Audience members, producers, artists, venues - everyone's perspective is welcome. If you can help, follow the link to our survey:

https://t.co/pJe3Oizjtl

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Can you spare 5 minutes to help TiNA?

We're compiling evidence and data to support future grant applications - participants of the TiNA Festival 2022 (1-31 October) are invited to fill out this quick survey to help us prove the economic impact of our Festival.

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The This is Not Art Festival Program Launch is happening TONGIHT - 5pm at The Lock Up. hear not-to-be-missed indigenous perspectives to kick off our program, and learn all about the 20+ events we have going on throughout October.

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Get ready for a new look TINA Festival - this year is the first year we've expanded to program the full month of October (previously 3 day Festival held on the October long weekend). Get involved! https://t.co/m1KQhMIGZm

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Join the TiNA FESTIVAL in 2022 or 2023- applications are now open and we have two ways for you to get involved!
1- PRODUCERS: 4 paid producer positions
2- ARTISTS/ACTS/EVENTS: devise and present a project, performance or event- with our help.
Head to https://t.co/YPraXKfVvs

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We'll be closing down this Octapod account over the next couple of weeks. So exciting to be communicating from a single account moving forward! Head to @ThisisNotArt to keep following us and what we do. 2022 Festival dates: 1-31 October. Lots more changes to announce!

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For 25 years, Octapod has supported arts and culture in the Hunter region, and we're so pleased to announce we're consolidating all our offerings under the single organisational banner of This is Not Art (retiring the Octapod name). Same great support - simpler business set up!

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FIVE weeks until #tina2019!

ONE week until the festival program goes live on the website.

https://t.co/hYU7sf8bBm

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Take the survey today to go in the draw to win a rad prize: National Association for the Visual Arts membership, The Lifted Brow subscription, TINA tee and tote, and 3 prize winning books!

https://t.co/OzlbFUmdGW

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Remember this building?
The original TiNA / Pod headquarters. Where creatives would gather to showcase new ideas, host raves and dream big.
21 years later the festival is still standing. And we can’t wait to share #TiNA2018 with you. 💖#ThisIsNotArt2018 #warehouse #MyNewy

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Never been to TiNA before? We're here to help. This is Not Art Festival is a platform for artists to showcase their works and share ideas with audiences like you. #comedy #poetry #music #theatre #performance #newcastleNSW #artsNSW #FreeEvents
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Our friends at The Star Newcastle have shared some insight into the 2018 program. Take a peek to find out what's in store for TiNA this year 💖📷🎭#newcastleNSW #livearts #artsNSW https://t.co/KMwlbJOHYN

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August 30th is an important date here at #TiNA2018 HQ. Why? Our program goes large and live! Watch this space. https://t.co/SRnEo9086M

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Goodness we're excited for this one. Author of 'Pink Mountain on Locust Island' published with @Brow_Books and #nywf18 artist Jamie Marina Lau did a Q&A with @FemWritersFest on the intersection between feminism and writing. Read all about it: https://t.co/c5vE1Qz261

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Our new website is live! Finding your favourite #TiNA2018 artist or event is easy with our nifty A-Z search tool. https://t.co/L8uF6DIK7e

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If you’re looking to relax and unwind, Newcastle is the perfect place for it. Newcastle’s Ocean Baths combines sweeping coastal cliffs, curling waves dotted with surfers and a striking skyline that borders the ocean.
https://t.co/4PCtNgiclA #visitnewy #lovenewy

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Discover Newcastle like a local in this Insider's Guide to the home of TiNA. https://t.co/PLVC3AETep

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TiNa take place at well known and recognizable cultural landmarks that draw upon the architectural heritage and activities of the city, head to our blog to meet our creative collaborators including Watt Space Gallery nestled in the CBD precinct of @Uni_Newcastle!

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We want to know your favourite spots around Newcastle! Keep an eye out on our Instagram and Facebook accounts to see if we feature yours. https://t.co/WE92OuymQS