We are back in the office and bursting at the seams with preparations for Adelaide Fringe events taking place over the next six weeks. Have a read below and make a note in your diaries about our fantastic forthcoming Fringe exhibition Small Things, also Hallelujah Handel, a collaborative Fringe performance with the Adelaide Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, and Tutti's exciting Info Evening for participants and supporters. Also coming up in May is The Square, a new creative work by the Tutti Performing Arts Ensemble.

At the end of 2012 Tutti was successful in achieving Arts SA funding towards the presentation of Their Shadows in Us, a major exhibition at the Flinders City Gallery which will run from December 2013 - February 2014. The exhibition will be curated by Melanie Fulton and feature the work of Tutti Visual Artists working with well known South Australian artist Laura Wills. The catalogue will be written by Catherine Murphy. The exhibition is the result of a three year research project by Laura, Catherine and Tutti artists Aimee Crathern, Jane Hewitt, Dougie Jacobssen, Jackie Saunders and Michelle Hall into the lives of disabled residents who came to live at Minda as young children between 1930 and 1980.

All of the above projects celebrate the richness and diversity of Tutti's work and 2013 promises to be a significant year for our organisation. You can stay up to date with all projects via our facebook page, Twitter and website and we hope you will come along to many!

A warm welcome to Julian Jaensch and Company @

Company @ is now working in partnership with Tutti and Autism SA. We look forward to a range of exciting collaborations with Julian and the amazing artists in Company @ over the next twelve months beginning with a fund-raiser quiz night on April 5th.  You can also check out progress on facebook of their forthcoming show History of Autism which premiers at APAC (Asia Pacific Autism Conference) in August this year. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Company-Autistic-Theatre/104949252872355. To contact Julian directly please do so via http://julian.jaensch@tutti.org.au

Small Things

Do not miss Tutti's magical Fringe exhibition Small Things at the Bay Discovery Centre's gorgeous Mezzanine Gallery. Curated by Patricia Wozniak the works made by artists for this show are exquisite treasures each of which in the words of Arundhati Roy “pursues beauty to its lair”. Small Things will be opened by Adelaide Arts identity Jack Condous and Tutti Visual Artist Jenna May at 6pm on the evening of February 7th and you are all welcome. This exhibition is an absolutely fabulous opportunity to glimpse the range and quality of work being produced by artists in the Tutti Studios.

Hallelujah Handel!

On the weekend of March 16th - 17th, the Poco Tutti Choir combines with Adelaide's own Dr Kevin Cameron and the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra for four thrilling performances of 'Hallelujah Handel' for the Adelaide Fringe. Performances will be in the afternoons at Woodville Town Hall and Campbelltown Function Centre. For more information and tickets go to http://www.adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/metso-presents-hallelujah-heres-handel/24e26d79-234b-4bd1-856b-2a16d18bd5f6

The Square: a new work for public spaces

Now you can support us in advance via Pozible!

We are really excited to let you know about our Pozible campaign to produce The Square, a brand new performance work for public spaces coming up in May. For all those who have participated in, attended, heard and fallen in love with Tutti's work - here is your opportunity to share in the creation of this original project conceived by artists in the performing arts ensemble. Your reward will be an invitation to experience first-hand this irresistible and highly visual performance. Keep an eye on your inbox, our facebook and Twitter sites as well as our website for a link. In the meantime check out the whole idea of crowdfunding at http://www.pozible.com.au

Pat Rix, Tutti Artistic Director

We are delighted to invite you to a Reception on Monday February 25th at Phil Hoffmann Travel, Bayside Village Shopping Centre, Glenelg. 5.30pm - 7.30pm

Come along and meet the professional tutors and artists working on our projects, find out what we have planned for 2013 and beyond, get involved with our programs and find out how you can support Tutti.

RSVP to http://linda.jacobssen@tutti.org.au by February 20th.

Happy New Year to all of the Tutti Kids families. I trust that you all had a relaxing break and are rearing to start a new year of Tutti Kids. All groups begin in week two (week commencing February 4th) to give everyone a week to acclimatise to their school routine.

We have an exciting year ahead with the TciK (Tutti Creative Intelligent Kids) new media program. TciK is moving to the Hove group this term and I'm sure Nikki's group will have a great time experimenting with the iPads. All groups will eventually experience this great program and we will have a screening mid-year to share our work with family, friends and the Department of Education and Childhood Development.

A big thank you to all parents who took the time to complete our online survey. Your feedback is integral to the continued development and improvement of our program. If you did not get a chance to fill out the survey and would like to share your thoughts on Tutti Kids, I'd love to hear from you. Feel free to call or drop me an email anytime.

We currently have limited vacancies in our Hove, Mitcham and Belair groups. Please contact me if you or somebody you know may be interested.

I look forward to another exciting year with Tutti Kids.

Abby Witts, Tutti Kids Coordinator

Please note that Club Tutti resumes on Monday February 4th, 5pm - 7pm at the Pat Kaufmann Centre on the Minda Campus.

Choir resumes on Wednesday February 6th at 5.30pm - 7.30pm at Verco on the Minda Campus.

We're looking forward to another busy and exciting creative year starting with our Small Things exhibition at the Bay Discovery Centre.

We're also working towards Quirky, Weird and Wonderful, an exhibition at Pepper Street Gallery in June, Orange Wrapper, a collaboration between Scott Pyle and Paul Hoban (Senior Lecturer in Painting at UniSA School of Art, Architechture and Design), and in December Their Shadows in Us at the Flinders City Gallery.

The whole Tutti Choral Program, which includes the main Tutti Choir, Poco Tutti, Hot Tutti and Club Tutti, was joined by The Gathering Wave Choir from Mt. Barker to stage our best ever Christmas Concert in Norwood. Musically directed by Richard Chew and Laura Ellis and utilizing the magnificent pipe organ in the Wesley Uniting Church, this concert was an inspiration to all who participated and attended.
Thanks to each of you. Thanks to all of you. Thanks for everything.
For another beautiful Christmas Concert!  Beautiful venue!
Christmas has not begun until we have been to the TUTTI Concert
Audience members Stephanie and Ken Cocks

The choirs are now preparing for the opening of the National Rural Health Conference in April, and Hallelujah Handel collaboration with the Adelaide Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra for the Fringe Festival in March.
Hot Tutti are back in full voice after the holiday break, rehearsing for a performance in the Stirling Library in February, and the opening of the Developing Pathways for Personalised Learning Conference, hosted by Director Special Education, Student Aboriginal Family Services in March.

This entertaining event is in its fifth year and is always a popular, sold out occasion. Tutti's Mother's Day Morning Tea will be held on Thursday May 9th this year and will feature celebrity mother-daughter/son interviews. The morning includes raffles, a silent auction of gift baskets created by Adelaide personalities, a fashion show, and entertainment by the nationally acclaimed Hot Tutti.

Put this date in your diary now.

Tutti Artists are taking part in this year's Fringe Parade on Friday February 15th.

As the sun goes down the streets will light up, and the entire city will explode with an all night celebration of everything Fringe. At the centre of the party will be the iconic Fringe Parade. Join the crowds to welcome the spectacle of brilliant floats and thousands of Fringe artists as they 'strut their stuff' through the centre of the city. King William Street will be truly transformed into the world's largest dance floor as DJ TR!P cranks up the volume.

The Parade is starting at 8.30pm. Look out for the disability float featuring artists from Tutti, Restless, No Strings Attached, Company @ and others. Make sure you get there early to enjoy the pre-parade entertainment from 7pm.

For more details and a map of the parade click here http://www.adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/special-events/opening-night