The Messengers Program

	Messengers Classes Tuggeranong Arts Centre's multiple award-winning Messengers Program has operated since 2000. The Program works with every ACT Government high school to promote youth resilience through art, drama, dance, film and writing workshops. Participants work with artists, professional tutors and members of their peer groups to create work which is relevant to them. MORE INFORMATION
	The Outreach Troupe The Tuggeranong Arts Centre Messengers Outreach is an ongoing Theatre-in-Education performance program for young people and by young people. Plays relevant to young audiences are created and performed by a team of young participants, who have a strong interest in script writing and performing. Topics explored range from a wide range of issues relevant to young people and include relationships, life-style choices, growing up in a changing world, coping at home and at school, bullying, difference and belonging, drug abuse and body image. MORE INFORMATION
	Student & Participant Gallery The Messengers Program focuses on the production of artworks as a means of self-expression, and the final works created by the students and participants are of a high standard. We are delighted to invite you to view some of these funny, poignant and original works. CLICK HERE
	Staff & Tutors Messengers employs a number of experienced local artists and tutors to provide the care and dedication which it has spent over ten years working to establish. MEET OUR TUTORS
	Program Sponsors & Supporters The Messengers Program is a youth initiative of the Tuggeranong Arts Centre which is funded by the Office for Children, Youth and Family Support through the Youth Services Program. Further assistance has been obtained through Perpetual Trustees and ACT Health. MORE INFORMATION
	Awards & Recognition Messengers has been fortunate to receive many awards during the last few years, recognising the valuable work done by its tutors and the immense impact of the positive Messengers philosophy of acceptance, creativity and respect. MORE INFORMATION

Creating a richness of arts opportunities that engage, challenge and inspire our community.