The Melbourne International Arts Festival Artist Card 2008

Due to the valued impact of the Artist Card initiative over the last three years, the Melbourne International Arts Festival is delighted to once again be able to invite professional, practicing artists of all disciplines to engage with the Festival at our best rate - by seeing shows, attending forums, discussions, workshops, and by relaxing with staff and visiting artists at our Artist Lounge in October.

Regardless of whether an artist or company is in the Festival program, we acknowledge that some of the most valuable research any artist can engage in is being able to afford a wide range of new works gaining international recognition and the public discussions and debates that develop around these works. Increasing access and affordability for local artists is therefore a critically important issue for the Festival. We encourage all artists to secure a 2008 Artist Card this year and make the most of the discounts available to maximise their festival experience.

The Artist Card is limited, and the Festival wants Australian artists to have first go at the best seats, so make sure you don't miss out - get your card now!

What does the Artist Card offer?

Present your Artist Card to receive the following;

• Concession Tickets - two concession tickets to each Melbourne Festival presented event on presentation of the Artist Card at Ticketmaster outlets (ticket entitlement to the named artist card holder). Photo ID is required at time of ticket purchase.
• Rush Tickets - check availability from 12noon on the day of the performance from the Festival Ticket Booth at Federation Square (for all events); the Arts Centre Box Office (for Arts Centre events), and Malthouse Box Office (for Malthouse events).
• Artist Lounge - Access to the Artist Lounge for you and a friend! Join your international and local artist colleagues in a relaxed, social environment. The Melbourne International Arts Festival Artist Lounge is the central hub for meeting with colleagues and peers, local and international, between shows and well into the night. (the Arts Centre, Black Box, Open daily 9-25 October 2008).

2008 Applications are now open. Click here to apply for your Melbourne International Arts Festival Artist Card 2008. If you have any further enquiries please contact Melanie Pose.

Please Note: Online Artist Card Applications will close in early October.