Welcome to the Creative Mackay e-bulletin 27 July – 28 September 2012
This e-bulletin provides the latest information on news, events and opportunities about arts
and culture for Mackay and region. If you would like to contribute information to the e-bulletin, please email [email protected]
Find out more about….
1. Exhibitions, Events and Performances (Go straight to this section) 2. Training, Workshops and Meetings (Go straight to this section) 3. Work and Opportunities (Go straight to this section) 4. Grants and Funding (Go straight to this section) 5. ebulletin Tid Bits (Go straight to this section) 6. Community Showcase (Go straight to this section)
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Mackay Regional Council Regional Arts Development Fund 2012 / 2013 Funding RoundsMackay Regional Council in partnership with the Queensland Government offers arts and cultural grants for arts workers, individuals and community groups from the Mackay Regional Council area. The RADF funds one-off, short- term projects that offer professional arts, cultural and heritage opportunities. More information and application forms can be found at www.mackay.qld.gov.au or by contacting the Arts Development Officer on
1300 622 529.
Round One
Closing Wednesday 22 August, 4:30pm
Projects commencing after Monday 24 September 2012 Round Two
Closing Wednesday 21 November, 4:30pm
Projects commencing after Monday 24 December 2012 Round Three
Closing Wednesday 20 February, 4:30pm
Projects commencing after Monday 25 March, 2013 Round Four
Closing Wednesday 22 May, 4:30pm
Projects commencing after Monday 24 June, 2013
1. Exhibitions, Events and Performances…
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Student Festival of Fashion / Saturday 11 August, 2012Student Festival of Fashion Saturday 11th August, 2012 This year we celebrate the 15th year of this spectacular event by taking a step back in time and celebrating 150 years of fashion. High school students will take to the stage at the MECC to parade their amazing outfits of art that walks, paper like you’ve never seen it before, and masks,
beach/street wear plus outfits for the red carpet. With the standard of entries having improved each year of this event we invite you to come and be WOWed by the talent in the region. MECC Pre-purchased Tickets: Adults $35, Students
$20, Family (2 adults & 3 students) $100. (Tickets purchased on the day will be slightly dearer) For more information contact Rosemary Haines 0414 354 920
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Mackay Artists and Art Annual Art Exhibition 2012 / Opening Friday 9th November till Sunday 19th November. Finger Foods and Refreshments will be provided. 10am till 5 pm except Sunday 19th Nov till 3pm. Contact Mackay Art Society for Entries by email or Entries will be at Mackay Art Society Building Beaconsfield, Milton Gallery;Milton St, TJ Picture Framing; Evans Ave, NewsXprerss; in Victoria St and Art Space; Gordon St. Entries Close 27th September 2012 [email protected]
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The Lion in Winter / 16, 17 & 18 August 2012Year 1183; King Henry is starting to feel his mortality. He is strong... for now. He has 3 sons and they all want the throne, but will the Queen allow Henry his choice or will her treachery destroy his plans? A potent play depicting the politics and power struggles of Medieval Europe. The Lynnette Denny Space, MECC. Tickets: Adults $30 Conc $25.
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Destination Daintree Art Prize 2012 / Entries Close: 5th October, 2012The Destination Daintree Art Prize is an initiative of Douglas Arts Inc., a community based visual arts association in Tropical North Queensland’s sugar town Mossman, which lies on the outskirts of the spectacular Daintree Rainforest.
Artists and photographers are invited to submit up to two pieces of original work which promote the diversity, beauty and inspirational qualities of the Daintree Rainforest – the oldest continuously surviving tropical rainforest in the world.
There will be a major prize of $2,000 selected from all entries, and a $500 cash prize for the winner in each category.
More information, entry forms and conditions: www.daintreeartprize.com Exhibition: 23rd November – 28th November 2012, at the Sugar Wharf, Port Douglas Queensland. EXHIBITION ENQUIRIES Douglas Arts Inc. PO Box 1133, Mossman 4873 QLD Phone: 07 4098 3337. Daintree Art Prize Co-ordinator – Alison Gotts, Phone: 07 4098 0057.
Email: [email protected]
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TWELVE Project, Collaborative Community Art Making / various locations across the Mackay Region.Twelve months, twelve places, twelve stories. Help us to digitally document the Mackay Region by participating in this exciting project. By standing in the same spot each month a photograph is taken to capture that moment in time, the changes that come and the people who visit. More perspectives are sought and people are asked to document one or more of the locations as they live their lives throughout the year. Submissions will be accepted in digital format and specific guidelines for digitizing will be provided. A website is being established to host a selection of the contributions as well as images, video and sound being uploaded via sharing sites such as (Flicker, Vimeo, ABC Pool). The twelve stories are yet to be discovered, will you help us? It is free to be involved in this project. For more information contact Fiona Bishop-Vuibeqa [email protected] or Traci Lietzke [email protected]
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The Vintage Tea Party / April - May. Paxton’s Upstairs Gallery. Temporary Vintage Shop, with Vintage, Handmade and Up-styled Fashion and bits and pieces For more information contact Inge Hilhorst/ Hustle and Flo 0405263757, [email protected]☼
Mobile Library Dates / The Mobile Library may be visiting an area near you. Why not check out the schedule and see when you can catch it. Visit www.mackaylibraries.com.au or phone 0408 775 936 / 4944 3000.☼
Sunday in the Park / Third Sunday of each Month. 2pm - 4pm. Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens. Tropical Sun Lawn, adjacent to the main entrance, 9 Lagoon Street, come along with a friend, bring your instrument/s and relax in the open air in the beautiful Botanic Gardens, 2-4pm August 19th and September 16th 2012. Refreshments are available at the Lagoon’s café, now under new management. This not for profit event, now in its fifth year, provides a platform for entertainers of all persuasions to appear live on stage in front of a receptive audience to gain public exposure, confidence and experience. The group is led by Dave Wilson who supplies the sound gear. Each month is different as a variety of musicians add their own flavour to the mix. The afternoon is run by the blackboard system, three songs per person initially. For information or a newsletter contact Dave Wilson at:-[email protected] or contact Botanic Gardens 49527300 or email [email protected] Cost Free!
5:30 - 8:30pm. Arts & crafts & light refreshments. All undercover in the warehouse on River St, at end of Carlyle Street. Contact: Julia 4959 1230
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Earthly Creations Exhibition / 3 July - 31 July 2012 at the Botanic Gardens Lagoons Gallery and Café, , open Wednesday to Sunday 9am to 4pm. The Earthly Creations Exhibition features in the Botanic Gardens during the month of July, complimenting the Festival of Arts 2012 theme ‘Earthly Delights’.Three artists using different mediums, but with a common link to the earth will combine their work in an exhibition at Lagoons Gallery and Café 3 July-31 July 2012. Jenny de Thomasis is an ephemeral artist who creates 2D and 3D works using natural materials and/or found objects. Lalune Croker is a sculptural ceramicist whose work is inspired by the natural world. Pam Hutley is a weaver of rugs created using her hand spun wool yarns, which are dyed with roots dug from the earth, leaves and insects. Earthly Creations’ artists invites the community to participate. You can join in…. July weekends… 7th & 8th, 14th &15th , 21st &22nd , 28th &29th : 10am – 2pm. Artists in Residence, Jenny de Thomasis and Pam Hutley will be in the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens Tropical Shade Garden each weekend in July from 10am to 2pm. They invite visitors to the Botanic Gardens to join them in creating ephemeral sculptural works in natural materials and found objects, and using brightly coloured and textured yarns to weave nests, spider webs, and other interesting shapes that will remain in the garden to become homes for insects, spiders and even birds before returning to the earth as mulch.Exhibition Cost; Free Contact Botanic Gardens 49527300 or email [email protected] for more information.
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Earthly Creations Grow in the Botanic Gardens / Artists invite the community to participate. You can join in…. July weekends… 7th & 8th, 14th &15th, 21st & 22nd , 28th & 29th : 10am – 2pm.Artists in Residence, Jenny de Thomasis and Pam Hutley will be in the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens Tropical Shade Garden each weekend in July from 10am to 2pm. They invite visitors to the Botanic Gardens to join them in creating ephemeral sculptural works in natural materials and found objects, and using brightly coloured and textured yarns to weave nests, spider webs, and other interesting shapes that will remain in the garden to become homes for insects, spiders and even birds before returning to the earth as mulch. Cost; Free. Contact Botanic Gardens 49527300 or email [email protected] for more information.
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“Exploring the Senses: Beyond the Visual Exhibition by ART WHITSUNDAY / 1st - 26th August 2012:Wednesday – Sunday… 9am – 4pm. Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens Lagoons Gallery and Café, The ‘Exploring The Senses: Beyond The Visual Exhibition’ will give artists in the Art Whitsunday group the opportunity to explore their chosen medium to not only include visual elements but also incorporate the essence of our other senses, hearing, touch, taste and smell in their artworks. Art Whitsunday has a diverse range of artists including painters, sculptors, paper-making artists, photographers and mixed media artists and this exhibition will certainly present an interesting challenge to them. Exhibition Cost: Free. Contact Botanic Gardens 49527300; email [email protected] or Lysbeth Gould, President Art Whitsunday 07 4945 4991 for more information.
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St. Charles 54th Annual Flower and Craft Festival / Saturday 1st September 2012 at 2p.m Cnr. McGinn Street and Nebo Road, West Mackay Admission Fee $5 includes Afternoon Tea and Lucky Door Prize.Handicraft, Sweets, Cookery, Vegetables and Plants will be on Sale. Special Trophies awarded in Competition Parade of Wearable Art (12 years and under) Parade from 2.30 – 2.50p.m. Judged during Parade Children’s Section(under 13 Years) includes Craft, Handwriting Competition, Junior Floral, Art and Powerpoint Presentation featuring the Theme “We Need Plants”. Maximum number of Slides 16. Poster Competition is to feature the Theme”
Mackay 150 years”. Entries close Saturday morning at 11.00. Pre Show Evening - 6p.m. to 8.30p.m. Friday 31st August 2012. Art and Craft Displays in the Church. Light Supper served in the Marquee in the Courtyard $10 per person. Enquiries - ‘Phone No. 49574054 or 49512501
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“Capturing Light”: A Photographic Exhibition by David Phillips / 29 August – 30 September 2012:Wednesday – Sunday… 9am – 4pm. Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens Lagoons Gallery and Café. The ‘Capturing Light’ Exhibition will feature stunning photographs from Mackay, NSW and WA taken by local landscape photographer David Phillips during the past 12 months. David has the drive to continually face those early morning hours in his pursuit to capture idyllic light. David is a member of the Australian Institute of Professional Photographers (AIPP) and is also a member of the local Creative Shots Photography Club. David has had a previous exhibition at the Lagoons Gallery and the images were magnificent. Not to be missed, some of the photographs in this exhibition will have you viewing Mackay as you may not have seen it before. Exhibition Cost: Free. Contact Botanic Gardens 49527300 or email [email protected] for more information.
2. Training, Workshops and Conferences…
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Brazilian Samba Course / Friday 17th August 8.30pm to 14th Sep25 Valley Street North Mackay The Studio. Learn to dance the fun Samba as seen in Rio!! Great for fun and fitness and if you want to join our Brazilian Samba Performance Group with all the Feathers. $50 for the 5 weeks. Email to book your place or call 0409874747 Bookings Essential. For more information: [email protected] 0409874747 www.s-l-m.com.au
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Drawn to India Art Tours and PD opportunities / September 23 - 6 October 2012 (school holidays).Experience vibrant Rajasthan with professional artist and Educator Catherine Parker. Collate a unique visual diary of your personal experiences on this sketchbook tour. From the ancient labyrinths of alleyways in Jaisalmere, to the cooling blues of Jodhpur, visit traditional Dhurri weavers, block printers (have your own motif carved into a woodblock) and potters. Immerse yourself in the colour and magic of India. Suitable as a professional development tool for Art Educators , Artists of all disciplines and Writers. $2950 twin share and includes accommodation in beautiful heritage properties incl Raj Palaces; all breakfasts; ac minibus transport; internal flight; jeep & camel safari; guide fees and entrance fees to all scheduled monuments/locations and sketchbook guidance/ tuition. For more information contact [email protected] www.catherineparkerarttours.wordpress.com
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Nature Journals Workshop / Friday 7 and Saturday 8 September, 2012Well known Rockhampton Artist Peta Lloyd will present a workshop in several different printmaking techniques including gelatin printing and use of your pasta maker as a press, culminating in the creation of a handmade journal.
Join us to learn skills and make new friends. Cost $120. Workshop is being held at Mackay Town Hall. For more information contact [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]
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Belly Dancing Classes / Tuesday 6:00-7:00pmAlmara Belly Dancing Mackay is a fun and friendly environment, where everyone is welcome from beginners to advanced students. No previous dance experience necessary. All you need is comfortable clothes, hip scarf, a good sense of humor and a water bottle. Classes are held at 38 Grendon Street. For more information contact Kaitlyn on 0424511736 or go to www.almarabellydancingmackay.com
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Art Classes in Marian / Tuesdays 1-3pm. 16 Chivers Street, Marian.Art Classes for adults, any level, structured class or bring your own project to work on. Classes cost $20 per 2 hour class. Children’s classes also available Tuesday 3:30pm – 5pm $10 per child. For more information contact Tracey on 4954 3475 or 0418 221 078 or email [email protected] or go to www.traceyjohnson.com.au
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Art classes with Margaret Burgess / Monday & Tuesday 9.30am-2pm. Paxton’s Creative Space. Classes are structured to suit individual students needs. limited spaces available Classes coast $35.☼
Mackay Fibre Arts / Meets every FridayThose interested should contact Lilian Zarb on 49583172 or Roey Tregenza on 49541467. Mackay Fibre Arts now meets every Friday at 9.30 am at Pitkin House Pitkin Street Walkerston. There is a program of workshops arranged and more to come throughout the year. All are welcome. Just bring whatever fibre craft you are working on and some lunch. Tea and coffee provided. Expect a warm welcome and a fun day. We finish up around 2.30, but sometimes linger longer.
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BMA Kidspace: Creative art for toddlers / 10am – 2pm (with music from 12 to 1pm) One Tuesday per month, 7 August, 4 September, 9 October, 6 November, 4 DecemberArtspace Mackay Seminar Room. Join artists and performers for creative art activities designed especially for toddlers and their adults. BMA Kidspace, our ever-popular toddler’s program gives children under five a chance to explore and have fun with art in a climate of co-operative learning. The program includes free artist-run workshops from 10am to 2pm and live musical entertainment for kids from 12pm to 1pm. Bring your children along for a fun day of art-making, singing and dancing. Proudly presented by BHP Mitsubishi Alliance.
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Getting Crafty / Ongoing. Sarina. As part of the Healthy Sarina Project, Queensland Health and Mackay Regional Council are looking for creative people to share their skills in the Sarina community. For more information contact Rhiannon Dooley on 4911 0432 or email [email protected]Do you want to learn Craft Skills? Would you like to meet some new friends? Come and join our group; Starting on 2nd February at George Street Neighbourhood Centre. Learn how to make cards, scrapbook, print photos and lots more. Have a cuppa and learn about George Street Neighbourhood Centre. Cost is $3 per class. If you would like to know more or to join this group contact Janette at George Street Neighbourhood Centre on 4957 2626 or drop in at 4 George Street.
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Kids Trails at Artspace Mackay / Open 10am – 5pm, Tuesday to SaturdayArtspace Mackay. A Kids Trail activity booklet is now available to accompany each Artspace Mackay exhibition.
Children can use the activity trail to explore the exhibitions on display, drawing and writing as they go, then keep the booklet as a fun souvenir of their visit. Ask the friendly staff and volunteers at the front desk for a Kids Trail activity booklet and a pencil… and don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it. For more information contact 4961 9722.
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Badila Art Studio, Art Gallery / Open every Saturday & Wednesday, from 9.30amElsie Nash St, Pinnacle. We are local community based art studio/art gallery. Open to public and seeking new members. Project days Saturdays & Wednesdays from 9.30am, Bring your project, lunch and enjoy friendship in an open, friendly art & craft studio. Annual exhibition in June & on going fundraising. Everybody welcome. Gold coin contribution to running costs. For more information contact Dee at Marian on 0427 508 323 / Val at Pinnacle 4958 5254 / Pat at Eton 4954 1487 / [email protected]
Studio painting day, Badila Art Studio
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Mackay Bonsai Society Workshops / Monthly on the last Sunday from 1:30pm to 4.30pmMeeting Room, 9 Lagoon Street, West Mackay. Cost Free.
The Mackay Bonsai Society meet and share ideas - have you ever wanted to try the beautiful art of Bonsai? Come along for a look and listen - or if you are keen to learn more about this ancient art. Please call Helen Batho for more information: Phone 07 49548447; Botanic Gardens on 4952 7300 or email [email protected]
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Mackay Woodturners Assn Inc and U3A - Scale Model Boat Building / every Wednesday 1pm - 3pm. Mackay Woodturners building Snow Wright Court Beaconsfield. Anyone interested in scale model boat building is invited to meet at Mackay Woodturners from 1pm until 3pm each Wednesday. $2 admission $2 smoko For more information contact Earl Mcfarlane 4951 2443.☼
Printbank Mackay Meetings and Workshops / Third Sunday of each month, 10am – 12noon.Town Hall Mackay. Meet and work with other like-minded artists. If you have an interest in any form of printmaking come along and share opportunities for learning, printing and exhibiting. Each meeting is followed by a workshop conducted by either printbank members or invited artists. Annual membership costs $35 and workshops cost $10.
For more information contact Tony Druery on 0416 945 373.
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Professional Music Artist Press Kit Development PackagesQ Music is offering a brand new service which incorporates a professional bio and professional photo for print and online media from some of Brisbane’s best writers and photographers and a one-on-one music action plan with an Industry professional. To register your interest in this package or for more information, please contact
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Tafta’s 12th Geelong Forum/ 23 -29 September 2012Enrolments open in mid-November with the posting of issue #104 of 'Textile Fibre Forum' magazine (full details will also be on their website from 17th November). The ballot for places is to take place on 11th December 2011. Many workshops are likely to remain open after the ballot but it's best to enroll quickly...
www.tafta.org.au
Please see the Art is in Calendar for an extensive list of weekly workshops.
If you would like to receive a copy of the Art is in Calendar, please send your mailing address via email to [email protected].
3. Work and Opportunities…
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Call for Public Artists / For the past three years, Creative Regions has been supporting the Banana Region to develop the Banana Shire Stories Trail. Nine communities of the Banana Shire Region are calling for Expressions of Interest for public art projects as part of the first stage of the Banana Shire Stories Project. For more details visit http://www.creativeregions.com.au☼
ASIF CAIRNS – KEEP IT SIMPLE / WANTED UNDER-18 ACTORS/PERFORMERS. Cairns based ASIF Theatre Company wants to meet local performers (of any kind), writers and artists who are wanting to create new work by young people under-18 to inspire an audience. Forum is online! Under KIS FORUM. Start blogging ideas through text, Youtube or images. For more info visit - www.asifcairns.org.au or contact Brett Walsh on 0413 790 204 or at [email protected]☼
Avant Card Arts Project / This project was set up to provide national exposure for emerging Australian artists, and to showcase fantastic postcard images onto our displays. We like to promote diversity, and successful images are chosen on their ability to inspire, innovate, inform or intrigue the general public. Ultimately the image has to look good as a postcard, and it must look good on our display stands alongside the other commercial clients that pay for this service. This project is only open to residents of Australia. Please send 3 images of your best artworks via one of the following: Email: [email protected] - Please make sure that each image does not exceed 1mb in file size. The file formats we will only accept for submissions are jpg, tif, pdf, eps, or ai. Please do not send website links, send us 3 images of your best work only. Post: Avant Card ‘Calling All Artists’ Project 165 Victoria Street Beaconsfield NSW 2015 please do not post your actual artwork. Only post discs of images, or photos of art. Go to -http://www.avantcard.com.au/GeneralPage.php?id=10 under 'Community' to download the PDF with full details.
4. Grants and Funding
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Pushed for time? Volunteers don’t have the time to search out suitable grants, and then write a winning Application. For assistance with your Grant Writing & Grant Searches Go towww.fundraisingbuddy.com.au/html/grants.htm
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2012 UNESCO Bursaries for Artists / The UNESCO-Aschberg Bursaries Program offer bursaries for 2012 in the following fields: Creative Writings, Music and Visual Arts. Infohttp://www.unesco.org/new/en/culture/themes/creativity/aschberg-bursaries-for-artists/ contact- [email protected]
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Foundation For Rural & Regional Renewal / This year the Caring for Ageing in Rural Australia is offering a targeted program of $120,000 in small grants to assist in caring for the aged in rural Queensland. Not-for-profit organisations can apply for projects and activities that directly benefit the ageing population in their community.Priority is given to projects that help redress disadvantage caused by remoteness. Grants may range from $100 up to
$10,000.Enquires can be made on Freecall 1800 170 020 or email [email protected]. for more info goto - http://www.frrr.org.au/programsDetail.asp?ProgramID=3
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Creative Australia Artists Grants / The Australia Council for the Arts is pleased to launch the Creative Australia Artists Grants, a five year program of funding which delivers to artists the Federal Government’s budget commitment of $10 million in new funding to the arts. The program will support artists, including young and emerging artists, across all artforms to deliver new artistic works, undertake fellowships and create additional presentations to Australian audiences over the next five years, commencing this year, as part of the Government’s commitment to invest in a creative Australia. For more information on the Creative Australia Artists Grants visit the Australia Council website.
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Queensland Arts Council Quick Response Grants / Regional arts and community groups, and individual artists are eligible to apply. Applications are accepted anytime for funding up to $1,500 with a response of outcome within 5 business days. For further information and to download the application form, visitwww.incommunities.qac.org.au
coordinators and artists attend significant professional development opportunities in Australia. The objective of this program is to support Indigenous arts workers and artists to have greater access to industry development
opportunities. A maximum amount of $1000 per year per applicant is available. For more information contact- http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/grants/Quick_response_travel_fund
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6. Community Showcase…
If you have something you would like to Showcase please contact Lara or Wanda on 4961 9596.
Working on an interesting arts project?
Been somewhere or done something you would like to share with our arts community?
Email [email protected] to make a submission for inclusion in the Creative Mackay ebulletin’s ‘Community Showcase’.
Relevant photographs are welcome for inclusion with your submissions
SUBMISSIONS
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Contributions from the Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac Regional Council areas are welcome. Submissions will be accepted from other areas however, inclusion is dependent on available space after all local submissions are received. Listings for arts/cultural activities and events are free.
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