Our Academy Director, Miss Hollie Hewett, grew up in the small country town of Tottenham (population 300), in outback NSW. As a small girl growing up in the country, she had to travel 260kms return, 3 times per week to attend her dance classes for which the fees were paid for with her parents’ farming income.

Today, Miss Hollie is the Director and cofounder of our professional performing arts academy - Arête Academy of Arts. Miss Hollie is also the Artistic Director of our newest youth performing arts company - Queensland Young Performers.

​The journey however, was at no stage easy. Here at Arête we know all too well how difficult it can be, for both parents and young artists, to emerge from a small town and tackle the unknown in a big city to make a name for one’s self in the performing arts world.
"ON A MISSION TO SEEK OUT THE TALENTED YOUNG DANCERS FROM ACROSS OUTBACK AUSTRALIA.


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So, we have now created the Outback Artists Program. We are on a mission to seek out the talented young dancers from across outback Australia and provide them with the opportunities and guidance they need to make their dreams a reality.

What Does the Outback Artists Program Offer?

Scholarships
Arête Arts is sending representatives to eisteddfods across outback Australia and awarding scholarships towards workshops and full-time training to our outback talents.

 If you would like to apply for a scholarship or request a representative to your area, enquire  for your eligibility in late 2015 or leading into 2016.
2015 Scholarships
Student Support & Guidance
As part of our program, we are offering a selection of:
  • Scholarships toward Full-time & Part-Time study
  • Scholarships toward approved Workshops
  • Discounted private coaching
  • CV & portfolio development
  • Access to Queensland Young Performers agency including auditions & performances
  • Access to and assistance with all approved eisteddfods
  • Student Boarding Options - 'Homestay Program'
  • Discounted uniforms & equipment
  • Assistance applying for and understanding:
    -     Abstudy/ Austudy
    -     Youth allowance
    -     Student concessions
In 2015, our Academy is supporting the Mid-Western Dance Festival in Mudgee. 

Winners at the festival will receive a scholarship valued at $600 enabling them to participate in full-time professional dance tuition at our academy. We are also providing an experienced based excursion for current Arête students to be included in the festival event. 

Our intent is provide the maximum benefit and exposure to our students and scholarship recipients as possible.
We endeavour to help out the young talented youth of Australia and happy to tailor our assistance for the individual needs. If you are interested in applying for the Outback Artist Program, enquire within to be contacted with an information package.

Our First Outback Artist.

The inaugural event for the Outback Artists Program saw Arête Academy of Arts sponsoring 6 selected students from Mudgee, NSW to attend a week of free Full Time tuition here in Brisbane at the Academy. The students were selected as the winners of a championship competition and therefore were presented with the opportunity to further their studies and gain taste for careers to come. Arête Academy of Arts seeks to offer this opportunity to various upcoming country artists.
Currently, Arête Academy of Arts also supports the training of Chloe Wainwright, a very talented young artist who hails from Warwick, QLD. Chloe’s family have committed many hours of travel to the Academy for Chloe’s training and we welcome all students who wish to be considered for this support to contact our office.
"FROM THE FAMILY FARM ONE DAY, TO CERTIFICATE I IN DANCE AT ARETE THE NEXT.
In 2015, Chloe was a part-time elite performance dance student. Dancing part-time has enabling her to continue with academic schooling while training one full day a week for her certificate I in dance. An amazing achievement already, Chloe is testament to the success that our Outback Artist Program has to offer.  
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'As cute as a button' - Miss Chloe Wainwright & Miss Hollie Hewett

Want to be an Outback Artist Sponsor or Recipient?

We are actively reaching out to rural areas everywhere to offer scholarships to talented students, however we can only reach so far on our own. If you are a talented student, student parent, community representative or eisteddfod official that would like to know how one of our scholarships can benefit you, contact us with your details and justification. 

Scholarships awarding full access to Summer Dance Camp 2016, our annual Academy intensive workshop, are still available. Don't hesitate to apply for this amazing opportunity.