Our History
APAC has a rich history of providing outstanding performing arts education in Brisbane.
Since its inception in 1993 as the Australian Stage Combat School (ASCS), evolving into the Actors Conservatory, the now renamed and expanded Australian Performing Arts Conservatory (APAC) has spent 30 years producing professional graduates who have gone on to successful careers across theatre, film and television.
Our vision & purpose
We will achieve our vision by striving to be the best through constant innovation, being courageous, and by taking risks to create a learning environment the best talent aspires to.
APAC is where amazing artists aspire to become their best, to realise their dreams with the support and guidance of proven performers with academic excellence and rigour.
EXCELLENCE
APAC is where amazing artists aspire to become their best, to realise their dreams with the support and guidance of proven performers with academic excellence and rigour.
RESILIENCE
Taking and making opportunities that emerge out of challenges and threats.
ARTISTRY
Nurturing, developing, creating, and expressing innovative ideas, cultural contributions, aesthetic solutions.
A PORTRAIT OF APAC
At APAC students are encouraged to embrace their unique backgrounds and perspectives to explore their creativity in a supportive community of like-minded emerging artists. APAC educators will encourage you to interrogate your practice, grow your skills set and express yourself in unique and authentic ways.
APAC celebrates diversity, knowing that this diversity fuels creativity and fosters a more inclusive and welcoming environment.
At APAC we believe that creativity is a powerful force for change, and we are committed to helping our students develop their artistic talents and make valuable contributions to the world.
Avril Huddy
Director of Higher Education
