3d Arts Company

3d Arts Company is a not-for-profit urban arts organisation located in Burwood East, Australia. Their mission is to create opportunities and strengthen communities through the arts. With a focus on nurturing creative leaders and helping young people reach their God-given potential, 3d Arts Company is dedicated to using the arts as a tool for personal growth and community development.

At the heart of 3d Arts Company is their Performing Arts Academy. They offer open-access classes in dance, drama, music, and movement play for students from pre-school to tertiary level. Located across various campuses in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, the academy strives to instil personal character and professional competence in the arts. It is also the training and apprenticeship space for their teaching artists and volunteers.

In addition to their academy, 3d Arts Company is committed to creating opportunities for young people to reach their potential all across Melbourne. They establish long-term community partnerships, known as Arts In Action, which aim to shape culture and encourage positive social transformation through the performing arts. By involving every young person in the community, their teaching artists work and perform in schools and local communities, from large-scale stadium events like Carols by Candlelight to touring primary and secondary schools. These impactful performances challenge young people to live a life of purpose and integrity.

3d Arts Company also contributes to the arts industry in Melbourne through their Third Door Theatre and Eden Dance ensembles. These entities are dedicated to strengthening the arts culture by cultivating community within the industry and creating work that shapes and creates culture. Their live art performances collide with life, adding beauty and integrity to the artistic landscape. Third Door Theatre and Eden Dance serve as a graduate space for emerging artists, offering them a doorstep to the professional industry.

By promoting growth in the arts, encouraging community engagement, and providing opportunities for young people to thrive, 3d Arts Company plays a vital role in Burwood East and Melbourne as a whole. Through their various programmes and initiatives, they strive to make a positive impact on individuals and communities alike.