ESTABLISHED IN 2016

We began in 2016 with a mission to bring together Pasefika creative artists and provide a platform for Pasefika arts to thrive in Australia.  PICAA is our pathway to creating and sharing our creative work with the world.  In short, we do the following –

• Create, produce and perform our own theatre productions
• Have an active Pasefika community choir that promotes and performs Pasefika music all over Melbourne
• Keep Pasefika creative arts alive in our community by running workshops and programs
• Facilitate and work with our community in producing exciting stage performances at large events
• Collaborate with other community groups whenever we can

OUR MISSION & PURPOSE

Our purpose is to provide a platform for Pasefika creative arts and artists. We create, develop and produce a mixture of traditional and contemporary Pasefika creative works and utilise these skills in engaging with our Pasefika communities.  We also contribute to a more multicultural arts landscape in Australia whilst promoting an awareness of Pasefika creative arts to the world.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to develop PICAA INC. into a key Pasefika creative arts and  communications organisation in Australia. PICAA is led by a team of creative associates therefore our vision is to inspire and empower our Pasefika communities to engage in various artforms as much as possible. As a key organisation for our Pasefika communities, we aspire to bridge identity gaps for our Pasefika youth, whilst paving the way for sustainable Pasefika arts practice in Australia. We work closely with our Pasefika communities to develop better ways to communicate with our people. We also provide inspiration and empowerment to our Pasefika communities therefore our aim is to develop, grow and maintain creative opportunities for our people.

Cover Photo: Pasefika Vitoria Choir performing at ‘PASIFIX’ (a Gaba Musik event) in April 2021. Photo by PASIFIX.