The Weight Family Foundation was established under the auspices of the Wesley Performing Arts Centre to honour the enormous contribution that the Weight Family has made to the development of music and the performing arts.

Wesley Performing Arts Centre has pride of place in our community providing a wonderful performing space. It is now important for us to encourage and create opportunities for people who live in our region to develop their talents.

The Foundation aims to raise $200,000 over a five-year period which will support the development of performing artists and music in the Horsham region such as:
- Workshops for performing artists (musicians, actors) of all ages.
- Scholarships
- Skills development programs (technical, stage management, etc.)
- Master classes and mentor programs
- Other arts development related activities.

We invite you to join us in building the cultural life of Horsham and supporting the development of music and performing arts through the Weight Family Foundation. All donations to the Foundation are tax deductible and the funds will be managed by the committee of management of Wesley Performing Arts Centre in conjunction with accountants Capitis.

If you wish to contribute to the Foundation, please ring Wendy Weight on 03 5382 2477 or download a donation form.

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Weight Family Foundation Scholarship now open

The annual Weight Family Foundation Scholarship is now open for applicants in the performing arts area.

The Weight Family Foundation allocates funds annually to encourage and create opportunities for people living in our region to develop their talents in the performing arts. In 2008, the Weight Family Foundation has $4500 to award as scholarships to applicants who meet the criteria as set out in the application form.

2007 recipients, receiving between $200 and $1500 were:

A Koster, A Pridgeon, Ausdance, B Wade, B Warren, C Facey, C Semmler, D Gasparini, H Kadkol, J Gray, K Booker, K Schwartz, L Andressen, L French, L Gasparini, L Hurley, L Marshman, L Pearce, M Bullock, M Hynam, M Ostapiw, N Kadol, R Bancell, R McRae, S Anderson, S McRae, Sing Workshop and Horsham College String Ensemble..

The Weight Family Foundation was established under the auspices of Wesley Performing Arts Centre and to honour the enormous contribution that the Weight Family has made to the development of music and performing arts.

Application forms for Weight Family Foundation Scholarships close on September 19, 2008 and are available from:
Community Arts Office, Level 1, 43 Firebrace Street, Horsham
(PO Box 906 Horsham 3402)
ph 5382 6578
or email venuemanager@wesleypac.com.au or download here

Winners of scholarships will be announced at a concert on Saturday October 4, 2008 at Wesley Performing Arts Centre. Tickets for the concert are available here or from Chisholm Hi-Fi ph 5382 4343.

For further information contact

Graeme Russell
Venue Manager
Horsham Rural City Council andWesley Performing Arts & Cultural Centre Inc.
Ph 5382 6578

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Horsham Victoria Australia
Email: venuemanager@wesleypac.com.au