"Tamil parents do not encourage a career in the arts"

Shakthi Dharan, as the Director of CuriousWorks has delivered a series of creative initiatives that have had sustainable and innovative outcomes for all Australians. His first initiative, The Migrant Project in 2005, brought together 40 Sydneysiders with cultural and artistic ancestries from across the globe. This led to long-term community projects in western Sydney, remote Western Australia and outer Melbourne. In 2011, Shakthi Dharan was awarded the Australia Council’s Kirk Robson, given annually to a young artist showing leadership in community arts and cultural development. Kulasegaram Sanchayan talks to Shakthi Dharan about his artistic journey and his upcoming mega venture, "A Counting & Cracking of Heads."

Shakthi Dharan Source: Supplied

AUDITION DATES:

24 April - Yaarl, Pendle Hill

27 April - Belvoir, Surry Hills

For more information about the audition, contact Shakthi Dharan via e-mail ([e-mail])

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