Solid Ground

Solid Ground is an initiative of Carriageworks and Blacktown Arts, providing mentorship, education, training and employment pathways for First Nations young people from Redfern to western Sydney.

Established in 2015, Solid Ground connects First Nations young people with the arts and cultural industries through 3 key programs; Artists-in-Residence at select secondary schools, a tertiary skills program in partnership with arts and cultural institutions, and paid internship opportunities across the arts and cultural sector.

Set within 4 public secondary schools and in partnership with leading First Nations artists, the Artist-in-Residence program enables students to connect with culture, and take part in projects across music, dance, performance, storytelling and visual arts.