Homegrown is the Empire Theatre’s Independents program encouraging the development and production of new and exciting works and allowing them space to be seen and presented. Independent producers are afforded expert advice and assistance to produce their event and the program is flexible and responsive to the individual needs of the producer. Homegrown is designed to provide access, develop community capacity, support local emerging artists and develop audiences by introducing them to new and local adventurous work.
Homegrown allows for experimentation, collaboration and creative freedom and has produced high quality results. Past Independent producers have gone on to show their work elsewhere and have their work published.
We encourage applications from all disciplines, including cross discipline work. We want to hear your idea and help you share it with the wider community. We are also open to flexible presentation models but offer a standard structure as a starting point.
Please read the EOI and Application Information here for more information.
Applications must be submitted by December 18 close of business to be considered as part of the 2021 season of events.
Download the Application Form here.
Toowoomba Arts Footprint - $20,000 Artists in Residence Program - APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED
Recent community research has identified a gap in career pathways, income security and professional development opportunities for emerging and established artists in regional Australia.
The Toowoomba Arts Footprint Artists In Residence Program offers a guaranteed short-term income to three artists/artisans who are practicing, working and living in regional, rural and remote Queensland to complete a project with high levels of community engagement that enlivens Toowoomba Region’s arts scene. All forms of artistic expression and trades are invited to apply.
For more information please contact the Regional Arts Officer - South West Queensland : Michelle Blair michelle@empiretheatre.com.au or 0488 289 405
Please note all tickets purchased will be emailed in PDF format to the ticket purchaser approximately 48 hours prior to the performance.
All patrons must provide their contact tracing details by completing the online form when prompted.
Increased hygiene facilities and social distancing measures are in place including COVID safe seating in the auditoriums, contactless payment preferred, and extensive contact tracing policies required for all patrons.
We encourage and support the use of the COVID Safe App. For more information on the Empire Theatre COVID Safe operations please visit the COVID Safe page of our website.
