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Ages 16-25

EMERGING
ARTIST
PROGRAMS

Emerging Artist Programs are career pathways for ambitious artists aged 16–25, designed to transform creative passion into professional practice.

Emerging Artist Programs

YOUNG CRITICS

Read our Young Critics’ hottest takes on the shows on stage around Canberra.

Years 1-6

HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS

Primary-aged programs ignite the imaginations of young people as they create spectacular worlds, tackle big ideas, discover new skills and unleash bucket-loads of energy in an inclusive, supportive environment.

July 8-11
Canberra Theatre Centre

GIA OPHELIA

Winner of the Emerging Artist Award and a finalist for Best in Theatre at Sydney Fringe Festival 2025, Gia Ophelia brings together a team of Sydney and Canberra early-career artists for its ACT debut, after an acclaimed season at KXT on Broadway.