The Kristian Fredrikson Scholarship
For Design In The Performing Arts
Created as an on-going memorial to one of Australia’s most distinguished performing arts designers, the late Kristian Fredrikson, who died on 10 November 2005, after a 40 year career which encompassed ballet, opera, contemporary dance, theatre, exhibitions, film and television.
TESTIMONIALS“Kristian was a creative genius whose breathtakingly beautiful work took audiences to another world. He’s the ballet designer in New Zealand and Australia who everyone has looked to for his knowledge, skill and experience. His work is rich and layered with real depth, quality and class”.
— Gary Harris, Artistic Director, Royal New Zealand Ballet, 2005
"The world will be a little less beautiful now that we don’t have Kristian to redesign it for us.”
— David McAllister AM, Artistic Director, The Australian Ballet, 2005
Photo Patrick Jones
Donate
The Kristian Fredrikson Scholarship For Design in The Performing Arts founding committee is actively seeking additional donations, grants and bequests.
By making a donation to this scholarship you can give a theatre designer or maker an opportunity to realize their full potential by enriching their vision through overseas study. Their experience will enhance their career and raise the profile of Australian design for the performing arts and its realization in productions and performance.