Events coming up
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
First of its kind, live & local is re-igniting the south east Queensland north regions’ music scene – a series of micro-festivals showcasing live, original music organised by the creative community, for the greater community.
Creative Business Champions mentor sessions - Moreton
Arana Hills, Ferny Grove
The Creative Arts Alliance, in partnership with local Councils, and in consultation with Traditional Owners and local Elders, are bringing the Regional Arts Services Network (RASN) Mentors to the South East Qld North region for face to face mentoring sessions.
All addresses and times will be finalised once the number of interested participants is finalised.
Get in quick by registering your interest here:
forms.gle/vVBAR5jkZhywZ1tH6
Redlands Coast Islands Festival
Redlands Coast Islands
We hoped that this day wouldn't come but we knew it was a risk when we commenced the planning process for the festival.
After much deliberation and uncertainty created by growing interstate numbers of positive COVID-19 cases with the Delta variant along with possible further lockdowns and other restrictions in Queensland, the Redlands Coast Islands Festival Management Committee have made the difficult decision to postpone the Festival along with the Sea Market.
It's our first priority to keep all our community safe and as we were looking towards a record crowd this year, we have felt this decision is the safest option for our community.
We strongly believe this decision is in the best interest of all our community and postponing the Redlands Coast Islands Festival until 2022 will give time for a safer and more stable environment in the community and allow us to expand our festival program with presenting our best festival yet.
Some of the smaller events that were planned to take place during the Redlands Coast Islands Festival may still take place. We will continue to promote and support these low risk events. Please stay tuned for updates.
We understand the importance of community events to the wellbeing of healthy and active communities. They bring people together to connect, share, grow, dance and learn. We are currently exploring options to deliver a handful of smaller community events across the islands aimed towards our island communities. These events most likely won’t take place over the original festival long weekend.
Thank you for your understanding, all our hard work will continue behind the scenes and rolled over into the 2022 Redlands Coast Islands Festival. Cheers Jeremy Staples, Shirley Lindsay and Shane Rendalls (Redlands Coast Islands Festival Management Committee)
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Celebrating the idyllic beauty of the Redlands Coast Islands, the inaugural Redlands Coast Islands Festival will present a program of cultural events and experiences built around the Karragarra Sea Market brought to you by SeaLink.
The festival program addresses core themes of; arts, community and sustainability.
Over the 4 days, events include:
:: Canaipa Mudlines ::
:: Island Magic :: Documentary Screening & Opening Night event
:: Island Storytellers - Writers and Readers Festival ::
:: Karragarra Sea Market brought to you by SeaLink ::
:: Morning Melodies ::
:: Rock the Island on North Stradbroke Island ::
:: Sculpt 4 Sure ::
:: Wild Flower Walk ::
MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED
Redlands Coast Islands include: Russell, Lamb, Karragarra and Macleay Islands and are accessible via the ferry from Redland Bay. Coochiemudlo via Victoria Point and North Stradbroke via Cleveland. All ferries are roughly 40 minutes from Brisbane’s CBD or the Gold Coast. Why not island hop and explore these lesser know islands while the island communities celebrate their biggest events of the year!
The Redlands Coast Islands Festival takes place on Quandamooka Country, the traditional owners of the land and sea.
Secret Garden - Micro Music Events
Maroochy Bushland Botanic GardenPalm Creek RdSunshine Coast, QLD4556 Map
Join us on the FIRST SUNDAY of every month at Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens as the Sculpture Garden plays host to performances by local and touring artists. From folky tunes and gritty blues to reggae vibes and sweet pop sounds you'll discover something different at each event.
Bring a picnic rug, your favourite snacks and relax with friends and family in this unique and beautiful setting.
Tickets on sale now!
FEATURE ARTIST
Sunday 3 October
> JC & the TREE
> HAYDEN HACK
Sunday 7 November
> LYDIA FAIRHALL
> KELLY BROUHAHA
By purchasing this ticket you agree to maintain a 1.5m distance between yourself and other attendees. If you are unwell or have a cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue or shortness of breath. please do not attend the event. Self-isolate and seek medical advice.
Creative Business Champions mentor sessions
Somerset, QLD
The Creative Arts Alliance, in partnership with local Councils, and in consultation with Traditional Owners and local Elders, are bringing the Regional Arts Services Network (RASN) Mentors to the South East Qld North region for face to face mentoring sessions.
All addresses and times will be finalised once the number of interested participants is finalised.
Get in quick by registering your interest here:
forms.gle/vVBAR5jkZhywZ1tH6
Redlands Coast Music Industry Professional Development Sessions
Redland Performing Arts Centre2 -16 Middle StreetCleveland, QLD4163 Map
Are you an aspiring or emerging Musician living on the Redlands Coast?
As part of our Live and Local programming, we are putting on two professional development sessions facilitated by Dom Miller from QMusic.
Monday 11 October: The Music Business: Getting Started
Tuesday 12 October: Music Foundations
No registrations required but let us know if you're interested or going by hitting the button on the event page.
More speakers to be announced
About the facilitator
Dominic started management and venue booking agency Bluebeard Music in 2010, where he manages two of Australia’s most promising up and coming acts, Good Boy and Sweater Curse as well having booked iconic Brisbane venues such as The Zoo, Black Bear Lodge, The Milk Factory and many more. He has also booked festivals and events such as BIG Festival in Geelong, Story Bridge 75, G20 Summit Festival and more.
Since 2010 Dom has become a major contributor to the exponential growth of Brisbane’s music scene. Dom joined New World Artists as an agent in 2015, making him the first Brisbane-based agent working at a national level to be appointed by a major agency.
Dom represented all genres of contemporary music with particular expertise and focus in the indie music world with over 15 years experience in the music industry. Over that time he worked with some of the biggest names in the Australian music industry such as Allday, Bugs, Butterfingers, Clea, Grinspoon, Mallrat, Northlane, These New South Whales and many more. He has booked artists onto some of the country’s most popular festivals such as Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival, Laneway Festival and Groovin’ The Moo.
Dom joined QMusic in March 2020 as their Development and Program Manager. He has a passion for all things Queensland music and believes that Brisbane is “The Greatest City On Earth”.
Dom has played in rock bands and programmed music onto festivals and these days in his spare time, is a highly sought after Awards Event Host and MC, having hosted QMusic’s Queensland Music Awards and the National Live Music Awards.
Noosa Music Industry PD - Music Foundations
The J Noosa60 Noosa DriveNoosa Heads, QLD4567 Map
Are you an aspiring or emerging Musician living in Noosa Shire?
As part of our Live and Local programming, we are putting on two professional development sessions facilitated by Dom Miller from QMusic.
Wednesday 20 October: The Music Business: Getting Started
Thursday 21 October: Music Foundations
No registrations required but let us know if you're interested or going by hitting the button on the event page.
More speakers to be announced
About the facilitator
Dominic started management and venue booking agency Bluebeard Music in 2010, where he manages two of Australia’s most promising up and coming acts, Good Boy and Sweater Curse as well having booked iconic Brisbane venues such as The Zoo, Black Bear Lodge, The Milk Factory and many more. He has also booked festivals and events such as BIG Festival in Geelong, Story Bridge 75, G20 Summit Festival and more.
Since 2010 Dom has become a major contributor to the exponential growth of Brisbane’s music scene. Dom joined New World Artists as an agent in 2015, making him the first Brisbane-based agent working at a national level to be appointed by a major agency.
Dom represented all genres of contemporary music with particular expertise and focus in the indie music world with over 15 years experience in the music industry. Over that time he worked with some of the biggest names in the Australian music industry such as Allday, Bugs, Butterfingers, Clea, Grinspoon, Mallrat, Northlane, These New South Whales and many more. He has booked artists onto some of the country’s most popular festivals such as Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival, Laneway Festival and Groovin’ The Moo.
Dom joined QMusic in March 2020 as their Development and Program Manager. He has a passion for all things Queensland music and believes that Brisbane is “The Greatest City On Earth”.
Dom has played in rock bands and programmed music onto festivals and these days in his spare time, is a highly sought after Awards Event Host and MC, having hosted QMusic’s Queensland Music Awards and the National Live Music Awards.
Noosa Music Industry PD - The Music Business: Getting started
The J Noosa60 Noosa DriveNoosa Heads, QLD4567 Map
Are you an aspiring or emerging Musician living in Noosa Shire?
As part of our Live and Local programming, we are putting on two professional development sessions facilitated by Dom Miller from QMusic.
Wednesday 20 October: The Music Business: Getting Started
Thursday 21 October: Music Foundations
No registrations required but let us know if you're interested or going by hitting the button on the event page.
More speakers to be announced
About the facilitator
Dominic started management and venue booking agency Bluebeard Music in 2010, where he manages two of Australia’s most promising up and coming acts, Good Boy and Sweater Curse as well having booked iconic Brisbane venues such as The Zoo, Black Bear Lodge, The Milk Factory and many more. He has also booked festivals and events such as BIG Festival in Geelong, Story Bridge 75, G20 Summit Festival and more.
Since 2010 Dom has become a major contributor to the exponential growth of Brisbane’s music scene. Dom joined New World Artists as an agent in 2015, making him the first Brisbane-based agent working at a national level to be appointed by a major agency.
Dom represented all genres of contemporary music with particular expertise and focus in the indie music world with over 15 years experience in the music industry. Over that time he worked with some of the biggest names in the Australian music industry such as Allday, Bugs, Butterfingers, Clea, Grinspoon, Mallrat, Northlane, These New South Whales and many more. He has booked artists onto some of the country’s most popular festivals such as Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival, Laneway Festival and Groovin’ The Moo.
Dom joined QMusic in March 2020 as their Development and Program Manager. He has a passion for all things Queensland music and believes that Brisbane is “The Greatest City On Earth”.
Dom has played in rock bands and programmed music onto festivals and these days in his spare time, is a highly sought after Awards Event Host and MC, having hosted QMusic’s Queensland Music Awards and the National Live Music Awards.
Redland Bay 4165Brisbane, QLD4165 Map
First of its kind, live & local is re-igniting the south east Queensland north regions’ music scene – a series of micro-festivals showcasing live, original music organised by the creative community, for the greater community.
First of its kind, live & local is re-igniting the south east Queensland north regions’ music scene – a series of micro-festivals showcasing live, original music organised by the creative community, for the greater community.
Noosa, Queensland
First of its kind, live & local is re-igniting the south east Queensland north regions’ music scene – a series of micro-festivals showcasing live, original music organised by the creative community, for the greater community.
Moreton Bay Live & Local PD: The Music Business - Getting Started
North Lakes Community Centre10 The Corso, North LakesNorth Lakes, QLD4509 Map
Are you an aspiring or emerging Musician living in Moreton Bay?
As part of our Live and Local programming, we are putting on two professional development sessions facilitated by Dom Miller from QMusic.
Monday 25 October, 6 - 8.30pm: The Music Business - Getting Started at North Lakes Community Centre Main Hall
Tuesday 26 October, 6 - 8.30pm: Music Foundations at North Lakes Community Centre Meeting Room 2
Further speakers to be announced.
Please register via link.
About the facilitator
Dominic started management and venue booking agency Bluebeard Music in 2010, where he manages two of Australia’s most promising up and coming acts, Good Boy and Sweater Curse as well having booked iconic Brisbane venues such as The Zoo, Black Bear Lodge, The Milk Factory and many more. He has also booked festivals and events such as BIG Festival in Geelong, Story Bridge 75, G20 Summit Festival and more.
Since 2010 Dom has become a major contributor to the exponential growth of Brisbane’s music scene. Dom joined New World Artists as an agent in 2015, making him the first Brisbane-based agent working at a national level to be appointed by a major agency.
Dom represented all genres of contemporary music with particular expertise and focus in the indie music world with over 15 years experience in the music industry. Over that time he worked with some of the biggest names in the Australian music industry such as Allday, Bugs, Butterfingers, Clea, Grinspoon, Mallrat, Northlane, These New South Whales and many more. He has booked artists onto some of the country’s most popular festivals such as Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival, Laneway Festival and Groovin’ The Moo.
Dom joined QMusic in March 2020 as their Development and Program Manager. He has a passion for all things Queensland music and believes that Brisbane is “The Greatest City On Earth”.
Dom has played in rock bands and programmed music onto festivals and these days in his spare time, is a highly sought after Awards Event Host and MC, having hosted QMusic’s Queensland Music Awards and the National Live Music Awards.
Moreton Bay Live & Local PD: Music Foundations
North Lakes Community Centre10 The Corso, North LakesNorth Lakes, QLD4509 Map
Are you an aspiring or emerging Musician living in Moreton Bay?
As part of our Live and Local programming, we are putting on two professional development sessions facilitated by Dom Miller from QMusic.
Monday 25 October, 6 - 8.30pm: The Music Business - Getting Started at North Lakes Community Centre Main Hall
Tuesday 26 October, 6 - 8.30pm: Music Foundations at North Lakes Community Centre Meeting Room 2
Further speakers to be announced.
Please register via link.
About the facilitator
Dominic started management and venue booking agency Bluebeard Music in 2010, where he manages two of Australia’s most promising up and coming acts, Good Boy and Sweater Curse as well having booked iconic Brisbane venues such as The Zoo, Black Bear Lodge, The Milk Factory and many more. He has also booked festivals and events such as BIG Festival in Geelong, Story Bridge 75, G20 Summit Festival and more.
Since 2010 Dom has become a major contributor to the exponential growth of Brisbane’s music scene. Dom joined New World Artists as an agent in 2015, making him the first Brisbane-based agent working at a national level to be appointed by a major agency.
Dom represented all genres of contemporary music with particular expertise and focus in the indie music world with over 15 years experience in the music industry. Over that time he worked with some of the biggest names in the Australian music industry such as Allday, Bugs, Butterfingers, Clea, Grinspoon, Mallrat, Northlane, These New South Whales and many more. He has booked artists onto some of the country’s most popular festivals such as Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival, Laneway Festival and Groovin’ The Moo.
Dom joined QMusic in March 2020 as their Development and Program Manager. He has a passion for all things Queensland music and believes that Brisbane is “The Greatest City On Earth”.
Dom has played in rock bands and programmed music onto festivals and these days in his spare time, is a highly sought after Awards Event Host and MC, having hosted QMusic’s Queensland Music Awards and the National Live Music Awards.
Moreton bay, queensland
First of its kind, live & local is re-igniting the south east Queensland north regions’ music scene – a series of micro-festivals showcasing live, original music organised by the creative community, for the greater community.
Music Industry Forum for Moreton Bay region
North Lakes Community Centre10 The Corso, North LakesNorth Lakes, QLD4509 Map
As part of the Moreton Bay Live and Local program, Moreton Bay Regional Council invite you to join a local music industry forum presented in partnership with Creative Arts Alliance and the Live Music Office.
You’re invited to participate in a conversation about how to foster a flourishing local live music scene in Moreton Bay. We’ll explore what’s working well and the current challenges and areas for improvement. And we’ll also identify some focus areas to better support live local music in our region.
Whether you are an established muso or an emerging talent, a fan of live music, a music teacher or a local business owner interested in supporting local musos, come along to share your aspirations and ideas for a vibrant live music scene in Moreton Bay region.
North Lakes Community Centre (Main Hall), 10 The Corso, North Lakes
Please register via the link.
Gympie Music Industry PD - Competition vs. Collective
The Pavilion, Gympie Showgrounds
Are you an aspiring or emerging Musician living in the Gympie Region?
As part of our Live and Local programming, we are putting on two professional development sessions facilitated by Dom Miller from QMusic.
Monday 8 November: Competition vs. Collective
Tuesday 9 November: Music Business: Making Music Your Career
No registrations required but let us know if you're interested or going by hitting the button on the event page.
More speakers to be announced
About the facilitator
Dominic started management and venue booking agency Bluebeard Music in 2010, where he manages two of Australia’s most promising up and coming acts, Good Boy and Sweater Curse as well having booked iconic Brisbane venues such as The Zoo, Black Bear Lodge, The Milk Factory and many more. He has also booked festivals and events such as BIG Festival in Geelong, Story Bridge 75, G20 Summit Festival and more.
Since 2010 Dom has become a major contributor to the exponential growth of Brisbane’s music scene. Dom joined New World Artists as an agent in 2015, making him the first Brisbane-based agent working at a national level to be appointed by a major agency.
Dom represented all genres of contemporary music with particular expertise and focus in the indie music world with over 15 years experience in the music industry. Over that time he worked with some of the biggest names in the Australian music industry such as Allday, Bugs, Butterfingers, Clea, Grinspoon, Mallrat, Northlane, These New South Whales and many more. He has booked artists onto some of the country’s most popular festivals such as Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival, Laneway Festival and Groovin’ The Moo.
Dom joined QMusic in March 2020 as their Development and Program Manager. He has a passion for all things Queensland music and believes that Brisbane is “The Greatest City On Earth”.
Dom has played in rock bands and programmed music onto festivals and these days in his spare time, is a highly sought after Awards Event Host and MC, having hosted QMusic’s Queensland Music Awards and the National Live Music Awards.
Gympie Music Industry PD - Music Business: Making Music Your Career
The Pavilion, Gympie Showgrounds
Are you an aspiring or emerging Musician living in the Gympie Region?
As part of our Live and Local programming, we are putting on two professional development sessions facilitated by Dom Miller from QMusic.
Monday 8 November: Competition vs. Collective
Tuesday 9 November: Music Business: Making Music Your Career
No registrations required but let us know if you're interested or going by hitting the button on the event page.
More speakers to be announced
About the facilitator
Dominic started management and venue booking agency Bluebeard Music in 2010, where he manages two of Australia’s most promising up and coming acts, Good Boy and Sweater Curse as well having booked iconic Brisbane venues such as The Zoo, Black Bear Lodge, The Milk Factory and many more. He has also booked festivals and events such as BIG Festival in Geelong, Story Bridge 75, G20 Summit Festival and more.
Since 2010 Dom has become a major contributor to the exponential growth of Brisbane’s music scene. Dom joined New World Artists as an agent in 2015, making him the first Brisbane-based agent working at a national level to be appointed by a major agency.
Dom represented all genres of contemporary music with particular expertise and focus in the indie music world with over 15 years experience in the music industry. Over that time he worked with some of the biggest names in the Australian music industry such as Allday, Bugs, Butterfingers, Clea, Grinspoon, Mallrat, Northlane, These New South Whales and many more. He has booked artists onto some of the country’s most popular festivals such as Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival, Laneway Festival and Groovin’ The Moo.
Dom joined QMusic in March 2020 as their Development and Program Manager. He has a passion for all things Queensland music and believes that Brisbane is “The Greatest City On Earth”.
Dom has played in rock bands and programmed music onto festivals and these days in his spare time, is a highly sought after Awards Event Host and MC, having hosted QMusic’s Queensland Music Awards and the National Live Music Awards.
Past Events
Creative Business Champions mentor sessions - Gympie
Creative Arts Gympie Region, 39 Monkland St, Gympie QLD 4570, Australia Map
The Creative Arts Alliance, in partnership with Creative Arts Gympie Region, Gympie Regional Council, and in consultation with Traditional Owners and local Elders, are bringing the Regional Arts Services Network (RASN) Mentors to Gympie for face to face mentoring sessions.
All times will be finalised once the number of interested participants is finalised.
Get in quick by registering your interest here:
forms.gle/vVBAR5jkZhywZ1tH6
Creative Business Champions mentor sessions - Caloundra
Caloundra, QLD
The Creative Arts Alliance, in partnership with local Councils, and in consultation with Traditional Owners and local Elders, are bringing the Regional Arts Services Network (RASN) Mentors to the South East Qld North region for face to face mentoring sessions.
All addresses and times will be finalised once the number of interested participants is finalised.
Get in quick by registering your interest here:
forms.gle/vVBAR5jkZhywZ1tH6
Creative Business Champions mentor sessions - Noosa
Noosa, QLD
The Creative Arts Alliance, in partnership with local Councils, and in consultation with Traditional Owners and local Elders, are bringing the Regional Arts Services Network (RASN) Mentors to the South East Qld North region for face to face mentoring sessions.
All addresses and times will be finalised once the number of interested participants is finalised.
Get in quick by registering your interest here:
forms.gle/vVBAR5jkZhywZ1tH6
Sunshine Coast Music Industry Professional Development Sessions
The MET - Maroochydore City
Are you an aspiring or emerging Musician living on the Sunshine Coast?
As part of our Live and Local programming, we are putting on two professional development sessions facilitated by Dom Miller from QMusic.
Monday 13 September, 6 - 8pm: Music Foundations
Tuesday 14 September, 6 - 8pm: The Business of Gigs
Both of these sessions will take place at the MET, located on the corner of First Ave and South Sea Islander Way, Maroocydore.
Further speakers to be announced.
No registrations required but let us know if you're interested or going by hitting the button on the event page.
About the facilitator
Dominic started management and venue booking agency Bluebeard Music in 2010, where he manages two of Australia’s most promising up and coming acts, Good Boy and Sweater Curse as well having booked iconic Brisbane venues such as The Zoo, Black Bear Lodge, The Milk Factory and many more. He has also booked festivals and events such as BIG Festival in Geelong, Story Bridge 75, G20 Summit Festival and more.
Since 2010 Dom has become a major contributor to the exponential growth of Brisbane’s music scene. Dom joined New World Artists as an agent in 2015, making him the first Brisbane-based agent working at a national level to be appointed by a major agency.
Dom represented all genres of contemporary music with particular expertise and focus in the indie music world with over 15 years experience in the music industry. Over that time he worked with some of the biggest names in the Australian music industry such as Allday, Bugs, Butterfingers, Clea, Grinspoon, Mallrat, Northlane, These New South Whales and many more. He has booked artists onto some of the country’s most popular festivals such as Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival, Laneway Festival and Groovin’ The Moo.
Dom joined QMusic in March 2020 as their Development and Program Manager. He has a passion for all things Queensland music and believes that Brisbane is “The Greatest City On Earth”.
Dom has played in rock bands and programmed music onto festivals and these days in his spare time, is a highly sought after Awards Event Host and MC, having hosted QMusic’s Queensland Music Awards and the National Live Music Awards.
Creative Business Champions mentor sessions - Ipswich
Ipswich, QLD
The Creative Arts Alliance, in partnership with local Councils, and in consultation with Traditional Owners and local Elders, are bringing the Regional Arts Services Network (RASN) Mentors to the South East Qld North region for face to face mentoring sessions.
All addresses and times will be finalised once the number of interested participants is finalised.
Get in quick by registering your interest here:
forms.gle/vVBAR5jkZhywZ1tH6
THE READING GROUP: THE YIELD BY TARA JUNE WINCH
USC Art Gallery90 Sippy Downs DriveSippy Downs, QLD4556 Map
The Reading Group provides a platform for critical thinking and discussion around the ideas presented in our exhibitions. Fiction and non-fiction titles are selected to connect with and contextualise the exhibitions and discussion is facilitated by Dr Penny Holliday.
Participants are required to source a copy of the book. All selected books are in print and readily available from booksellers and online.
For Country In Mind we read The Yield by Tara June Winch.
The yield in English is the reaping, the things that man can take from the land. In the language of the Wiradjuri yield is the things you give to, the movement, the space between things—baayanha.
Knowing that he will soon die, Albert 'Poppy' Gondiwindi takes pen to paper. His life has been spent on the banks of the Murrumby River at Prosperous House, on Massacre Plains. Albert is determined to pass on the language of his people and everything that was ever remembered. He finds the words on the wind.
August Gondiwindi has been living on the other side of the world for ten years when she learns of her grandfather's death. She returns home for his burial, wracked with grief and burdened with all she tried to leave behind. Her homecoming is bittersweet as she confronts the love of her kin and news that Prosperous is to be repossessed by a mining company. Determined to make amends she endeavours to save their land—a quest that leads her to the voice of her grandfather and into the past, the stories of her people, the secrets of the river.
Winner of the 2020 Miles Franklin Literary Award.
This is a free event. Bookings essential.
USC Art Gallery90 Sippy Downs DriveSippy Downs, QLD4556 Map
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people the term ‘Country’ is used as an expression of the relationship between an individual and their ancestral lands and seas. As Country in Mind curator, Christopher Bassi explains 'Connection to Country is inherent: we are born to it, it is how we identify ourselves, it is our family, our laws, our inheritance, and our legacy'.
Moderated by Bassi, the panel will include Troy Casey from Blaklash Creative, and artists Elisa Jane Carmichael, Libby Harward and BJ Murphy.
The event will be followed by an artist talk and preview of a new moving image work projected onto the facade of USC Art Gallery by Lyndon Davis called Beeyali 2021.
Beeyali has been commissioned for New Light 2021, a showcase of experimental and diverse moving image works by contemporary First Nations artists presented by Illuminate Adelaide and ANAT.
PRESENTERS
Troy Casey is a proud Aboriginal man from Kamilaroi country north-west New South Wales. Troy has a Bachelor of Journalism from QUT. Troy has experience working for not-for-profits, government, tertiary education, private and corporate sectors. He has a keen interest in business and advocating for self-sustainability and economic development for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities.
Quandamooka woman Elisa Jane Carmichael is a multidisciplinary artist who honours her salt-water heritage by incorporating materials collected from Country, embracing traditional techniques, and expressing contemporary adaptations through painting, weaving, and textiles. She comes from a family of artists and curators, and works closely with her female kin to revive, nurture, and preserve cultural knowledge and practice.
Libby Harward is a descendant of the Ngugi people of Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) in the Quandamooka (Moreton Bay Area). Known for her early work as an urban graffiti artist under the pseudonym of ‘Mz Murricod’, and her performance-based community activism, Harward’s recent series, ALREADY OCCUPIED, engages a continual process of re-calling, re-hearing, re-mapping, re-contextualising, de-colonising and re-instating on Country that which colonisation has denied Australia’s First Peoples.
BJ Murphy is a contemporary Aboriginal artist who takes inspiration from his Country in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. BJ is both a visual artist, curator and songman who is dedicated to the continuation of his Jinibara culture. Through his paintings, carvings, wood burnings, songs, and curatorial work he holds a deep responsibility to his culture and the representation of stories that have been passed down to him by his family. His unique style mixes both traditional and contemporary forms and concepts.
Lyndon Davis is an internationally acclaimed Aboriginal Artist, educator and Cultural performer. Lyndon was born and raised on the Sunshine Coast, and is a Traditional Custodian and representative of the Local Gubbi Gubbi / Kabi Kabi people. His work is held in national and international collections and has been commissioned by various high-profile organisations, museums and art collectors. His experimental art practise has been commissioned for festivals including Floating Land and Horizon Festival where he has developed immersive installations, interactive experiences and large-scale projection artworks featuring his Kabi Kabi designs.
This is a free event. Bookings essential.
IMAGE Installation view of Country in Mind. USC Art Gallery, 7 May to 31 July 2021. Photo: Carl Warner
First Nations storytelling sessions
Pine Rivers Art Gallery130 - 134 Gympie RoadStrathpine, QLD4500 Map
Moreton Bay has a long history of rich cultural experiences and practice. Covering the Countries of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal people there is a strong commitment to sharing culture and stories across the region.
Come along to listen and learn more about First Nations culture in these storytelling sessions by Traditional Custodians of Turrbal, Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Countries.
Stay a little longer - each session will be followed by a short guided tour of current exhibition IDEN-DEFY.
FREE | Book via website
Image credit: Keisha Leon, Connecting Stories, 2020 (detail).
Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Toogoolawah
Take part in these unique tours celebrating and sharing First Nations arts and culture, country and story, food and conversation.
Lead by Aboriginal Art Co, local Traditional Owners, First Nations Creatives and Business.
8 May - Moreton Bay
15 May - Sunshine Coast & Noosa
22 May - Moreton to Somerset
Limited Tickets Available
Bookings Essential!
Gympie, Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Somerset & Redlands
Immerse yourself in First Nations art and culture through art exhibitions, public art trails, cultural tours, creative workshops and events across South East Queensland North region during May and June.
Head to our website for all the info
www.connectingstories.net/
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We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of these lands the Quandamooka, Jagera/Turrbal, Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi), Jinibara, Wakka Wakka and Butchulla peoples.
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Image credit: Connecting Stories, Leon Designs, 2021
First Nations Visual Artist Residency
Woodfordia87 Woodrow RdWoodford, QLD4514 Map
APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 13 DECEMBER
This is a unique opportunity for First Nations artists living on or with cultural connections to SEQN region.
Participants will undergo professional development, extend their professional networks and learn new skills and concepts that will push their creative thinking and practice to the next level.
The 4-day Residential will be held on Jinibara Country at Woodfordia (home of the Woodford Folk Festival)
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST to take part in the program CLOSE 13 DECEMBER
For more information go to:
caa.creativealliance.org.au/firstnationsresidency/
Caboolture Hub4 Hasking StreetCaboolture, QLD4510 Map
Young Mic is an Open Mic style event for young musicians to test out their new lyrics, beats, music and songs in front of a supportive live audience.
If you want to perform register to secure a spot by going to
www.youngmicqld.com/register
Young Mic is a free event open to young musicians, music lovers and their families.
Caboolture Hub4 Hasking StreetCaboolture, QLD4510 Map
Stick Together is a collaborative weaving installation created by more than 150 community members and local artist Mel Brady during COVID.
The installation will be on display at the Caboolture Hub throughout January and you can still be part of the fun.
Join the FREE workshop and add your weaving to the installation:
10am - 12pm Saturday 6 February - Family Fun Day
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MORE INFO ABOUT THE PROJECT
During COVID we called on communities, across the South-East Queensland North (SEQN) region, to Stick Together as part of a collaborative arts project run by Caboolture-based artist Mel Brady.
Stick Together participants were posted materials and then took part in a series of online workshops in Cross Stick Weaving. Whilst the activity itself could be seen as simple, the idea was to keep communities connected through regular craft sessions and conversations.
Participants were asked to send their final creations back to CAA where we have been collecting them up for a collaborative artwork. Hundreds of individuals, groups and families across SEQN took part in the project during lockdown and now we are ready to share what we’ve all created.
Stick Together was supported as part of Creative Arts Alliance’s Craft Connect initiative which supported online and at home activities for SEQN communities during COVID.
Craft Connect is part of our SEQN RASN program funded by Arts Queensland.
Caboolture Hub4 Hasking StreetCaboolture, QLD4510 Map
Local creatives, community members and visitors of all ages are invited to join us and our partners Moreton Bay Regional Council for the Summer Family Fun Day
Caboolture Hub from 9am – 5pm on Saturday 6th February.
The program is jam packed of activities, exhibitions, entertainment and artists talks:
9am – 11am Sacred Geometry Chalk Drawing
10-10.30 Storytime
10am – 11.30am Sing for Joy
10am – 12pm Stick Together weaving workshop
10am – 12pm Now is the Time hands-on art-making activities reflecting on climate change and the environment.
11:30am - 12pm Guided exhibition Tour by local artist Janice Peacock
11.30am – 1.30pm Young Mic
Free open mic event for young musicians
2pm – 3.30pm Moreton Bay Big Band
3.30pm – 5pm Arts, Culture and Wellbeing panel discussion
All Day Exhibitions at the Caboolture Regional Gallery
For more details go to:
caa.creativealliance.org.au/creativecaboolture/
Caboolture Hub4 Hasking StreetCaboolture, QLD4510 Map
Caboolture Hub - School Holiday Program
Caboolture Hub4 Hasking StreetCaboolture, QLD4510 Map
Creative Arts Alliance & Moreton Bay Regional Council bring you a jam packed summer holiday program this December & January.
The program includes exhibitions, events, workshop activities, pop up play spaces and much more!
For more information go to caa.creativealliance.org.au/caboolture-hub-holidays
Caboolture Hub4 Hasking StreetCaboolture, QLD4510 Map
Stick Together is a collaborative weaving installation created by more than 150 community members and local artist Mel Brady during COVID.
The installation will be on display at the Caboolture Hub throughout December and you can still be part of the fun.
Join the FREE Workshops and add your weaving to the installation:
10am - 12pm Tuesday 15th December
10am - 12pm Thursday 17th December
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MORE INFO ABOUT THE PROJECT
During COVID we called on communities, across the South-East Queensland North (SEQN) region, to Stick Together as part of a collaborative arts project run by Caboolture-based artist Mel Brady.
Stick Together participants were posted materials and then took part in a series of online workshops in Cross Stick Weaving. Whilst the activity itself could be seen as simple, the idea was to keep communities connected through regular craft sessions and conversations.
Participants were asked to send their final creations back to CAA where we have been collecting them up for a collaborative artwork. Hundreds of individuals, groups and families across SEQN took part in the project during lockdown and now we are ready to share what we’ve all created.
Stick Together was supported as part of Creative Arts Alliance’s Craft Connect initiative which supported online and at home activities for SEQN communities during COVID.
Craft Connect is part of our SEQN RASN program funded by Arts Queensland.
Redcliffe Art Gallery1 Irene StreetRedcliffe, QLD4020 Map
Escape draws you into the world of young artists from the Moreton Bay region who were part of our recent Club Create program.
Club Create offered Moreton Bay young people with a passion or interest in the visual arts an opportunity to take part in an 8-week intensive to build their creative and career development as young visual artists.
Club Create participants included: Jason A'Brook, Stella Alcala, Natalee Bourke, Sarah Burden, Tegan Campbell, Jessica Croft, Louise Freeman, Chloe Harrison, Kyla Herbert, Isabella Hobbins, Jianne Lamadrid, Seini Nasilai, Stefanie Phillips, Chyler Ruocco and Chelsea Sullivan.
Escape showcases creative outcomes developed during the process and program as well as a number of new artworks created by a selection of our Club Create participants.
Club Create was an initiative of Creative Arts Alliance developed in partnership with Moreton Bay Regional Council and QUT Widening Participation and supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund.
Please check open hours for the Redcliffe Gallery here - www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Galleries-Museums/Locations/Redcliffe-Gallery
Invitation artwork created by Kyla Herbert.
Join us as part of this live streamed event as we share and showcase some of the best new emerging talent from the SEQ North region.
Over the past 6 weeks emerging musicians from Gympie to Redlands have been taking part in the PLUG IN Online Music Mentorship program.
PLUG IN provides early career musicians (up to 25 years) access to tailored creative and industry development facilitated by leading music professionals, venues, festivals and industry organisations.
PLUG IN is an initiative of Creative Arts Alliance, developed in consultation with the SEQN Music Industry Network and with support from Gympie Regional Council, Moreton Bay Regional Council and Noosa Regional Council. PLUG IN is part of our Regional Arts Services Network program funded by Arts Queensland.
A special thanks to our friends and venue hosts Superordinary for their support in putting this event on.
Caboolture Hub4 Hasking StreetCaboolture, QLD4510 Map
These School Holidays get ready to launch into a series of exciting programs, exhibitions and events at the Caboolture Hub.
For full program details go to caa.creativealliance.org.au/superhero/
Please help us keep our event COVID safe:
* Stay home if you / or your family members have any COVID style symptoms (cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue or shortness of breath) OR have been in contact within 14 days of anyone with a confirmed case of COVID.
* If you become unwell at the Event please find CAA or Council staff members / or security
* Patrons must complete the event attendance forms or scan the QR codes
* Remember to practice good hand hygiene and keep socially distant from people who aren't in your household group
* There are limits to the number of participants/ audiences for our activities at the one time and in the general event area
* Please follow the guidance of event staff and security we are here to keep you safe and help everyone have a good day
Young musicians, singers, bands, rappers and beat makers share you lyrics, songs, voices and music live and from your place.
Registrations NOW OPEN www.youngmicqld.com/register
We are excited to bring our popular open mic events (normally held at Caboolture Hub) to young people aged 12-25 years from across the SEQN region (Gympie, Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Somerset, Redlands) or beyond as part of this new online format.
#welovemusic #emergingmusicians #liveandonline #keepcreating #keepconnected #youngmic #seqn #rasn
Redland Performing Arts Centre2 -16 Middle StreetCleveland, QLD4163 Map
We are excited to present to you a series of concerts that showcase the best emerging local music talent from Redlands Coast.
Follow the journey of a host of talent over the next month as we present RPAC LIVE.
Our final concert on Saturday 29 August will be a fabulous finale to our mini-concert series.
Taking to the stage across the evening will be teenage soprano and protégé of world-famous Mirusia, Leah Lever; local jazz/folk singer and 'Mamma Mia' star, Carole Williams; and singer/songwriter and R U OK Day ambassador, Aislinn Sharp, who writes pop songs to make people feel, move, and connect.
Join us FREE online via Facebook or visit the RPAC website www.rpac.com.au to book your seat to see the performers live in the RPAC Concert Hall.
RPAC LIVE is delivered through a partnership between Redland Performing Arts Centre and Creative Arts Alliance.
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PAST CONCERTS
Saturday 25 July at 2.30pm featuring Uncle Josh Walker, Nix and The Barefoot Boyz.
Saturday 8 August at 7.30pm featuring Georgie Taylor, Claiming It Anyway - Hannah J and The Luxton Bros and Peppermint Ollie.
Saturday 15 August at 7.30pm featuring Hello Jane, Mama Juju & the Jam Tarts, and Planet Clare.
First Nations Artwork Exhibition
Caloundra Regional Gallery22 Omrah AvenueCaloundra, QLD4551 Map
Don't miss exclusive First Nations Artwork exhibition
Officially Opens Saturday, 18 July at 10am
Exhibition Dates: Saturday 18 July to Sunday 2 August
From the Artist Facebook live streamed talks with:
Lyndon Davis: Wed 22 July at 7pm
Bianca Beetson: Wed 29 July at 7pm
Drawn from the Sunshine Coast Art Collection, the exhibition works tell the stories of Country, both connection to, and the removal from, and reflect the past and present of the oldest continuing culture in the world.
It's the first time in the Gallery’s 20 year history that the complete holdings of First Nations Peoples artworks from the Sunshine Coast Art Collection will be on display together.
The complete suite of Tony Albert’s 50perCENT series gifted by the artist through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program will be on display. These works signify a reframing of identity, reimagining current pop culture heroes and spokespeople for Indigenous youth.
The exhibition will display three works by the first ever Sunshine Coast Art Prize winner Shane Pickett. These works are depictions of his Country in Western Australia, the Glass House Mountains and a sunset during a hail storm, inspired by the first time he ever saw hail, which was painted during a residency here on the Sunshine Coast.
Bianca Beetson’s work gives a contemporary take on loss through her ‘Self-portrait’ series recently gifted by the artist to the Collection.
The First Nations Artworks exhibition presents a well-rounded selection of contemporary new media works and traditional paintings that are a celebration, plus collaborative pieces of community working together.
Several works were acquired through Sunshine Coast Council’s Reconciliation Action Plan and through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program.
The Sunshine Coast Art Collection has become a significant community asset and it’s a special moment to be able to share these works with the community in one exhibition that celebrates and represents expressions of First Nations culture through art.
Exhibiting artists:
Tony Albert | Bianca Beetson | Steven Bond | Paul Constable-Calcott | Arthur Conlan | Joyce Crain | Bridgette Chilly Davis | Michael Cook | Joanne Currie Nalingu | Lyndon Davis | Belle Hartnell | Margaret Loy Pula | Dale Manns | Jason Murphy | Nuuna | Hope O’Chin | Shane Pickett | Roanna Rendall | Melinda Serico | Reggie Sultan-Pengarte
Caloundra Regional Gallery acknowledges the traditional Country of the Kabi Kabi Peoples and the Jinibara Peoples of the coastal plains and hinterlands of the Sunshine Coast and recognises that these have always been and continue to be places of cultural, spiritual, social and economic significance.
We respectfully advise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that the First Nations Artwork exhibition includes images, works and names of deceased First Nations peoples.
Festivals have been one of the parts of the sector hit hardest by COVID.
Join Creative Alliance Queensland and our friends Woodford Folk Festival, Horizon Festival and Yonder as we discuss the impacts, current approaches and plans for the future, as part of a special "Little Lunch Online" hosted by Arts Front.
artsfront.com/event/37103-little-lunch-online-llol/session/50039-little-lunch-53
Together We Stand is a collaborative cross regional art project developed by 10 First Nations creatives to keep connected and creating during COVID.
The project involves a number of stages:
- Printmaker Cholena Drew Hughes will create a large cyanotype 'background' which is divided into pieces and posted to 8 other artists across the SEQN region (Gympie, Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Somerset, Redlands)
- Each artist then responds by adding their own artwork / creative contributions to the piece.
- The individual peices are then returned to Cholena to become part of one large collaborative work
- Uncle Kev Starkey is writing a music piece in response to conversations with each of the artists and the works they are creating
- All artists will be documenting their process, reflections and practice on this event page so you can follow their journey
- At the completion of the project all artist will come together with Blaklash Creative as part of a facilitated artist talk to share their reflections on the project as part of this event
Artists participating in the project include: Delvene Cockatoo-Collins, Jason Murphy, Anita Morena, Wendy Rix, Melissa Stannard, Julianne Laidlow, Cholena Drew Hughes, Peter Joachim Hughes, Jandamarra Cadd and Kev Starkey.
This project is an initiative of SEQN First Nations Artist Collective supported by Creative Arts Alliance as part of our delivery of Regional Arts Services Network - RASN and with funding from Access Arts and Moreton Bay Regional Council
SEQN First Nations Artists Collective are First Nations artists from and/or living on Kabi Kabi, Wakka Wakka, Butchulla, Jinibara, Quandamooka, Turrbal and Jagera Country
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Zine Making Workshop for 12 -17 years
Before you could self-publish on the internet or word-processing there were zines – small, boutique, hand-made and photocopied publications.
Learn more about this craft with artist and trouble maker Jeremy Staples.
The Zine Workshop will teach participants how to make their own zine using DIY materials found around the home and a variety of analogue creative tools.
Each participant will walk away with your very own zine, backed up with an understanding of what a zine is and how to distribute and publish them.
How do you get involved?
STEP 1 - Register online via zinemakingworkshop.eventbrite.com.au
STEP 2 - A workshop kit with materials will be sent to you.
STEP 3 - Join Jeremy, our Keep Creative Artist and other young artists online to take part in your workshop (we will email you your workshop link)
Keep Creative School Holiday program is an initiative of Creative Arts Alliance delivered in partnership with Moreton Bay Regional Council bringing children and young people creative workshops at home during the school holidays.
Super Hero Badge Making Workshop for 9 - 12 year olds
What is Keep Creative Holiday Program?
Keep Creative School Holiday program is an initiative of Creative Arts Alliance delivered in partnership with Moreton Bay Regional Council bringing children and young people creative workshops at home during the school holidays. Participants are posted workshop materials and then join our Arts Facilitators online to complete the workshop activity. Participants will photograph their completed craft / artworks and submit these to be part of our online gallery.
Exploring your inner hero!
We are looking for Moreton Bay children who have a hero inside of them just waiting to come out!
As part of an online workshop you will be guided to talk about heroes - those from your favourite movies and stories but also everyday heros too. Why do we admire them? What makes a hero super? What do you have in common with your hero? What awesome qualities and strengths do you have inside yourself that you can call on when times are tough for you or others. It's a great chance to connect to other young heroes too.
The fun part - making your super hero badge!
Through the online workshop you will be guided to design your own hero logo which reflects your unique powers. Then using the materials provided in your workshop kit, as well as your colouring pens, you will make your own Hero Badge.
How do you get involved?
Release your Inner Hero workshops are for children aged 9-12 years and their adults that live in the Moreton Bay region.
STEP 1 - Register at superherobadgemakingworkshop2020.eventbrite.com.au
STEP 2 - A workshop kit with materials will be sent to you. All you will need to provide is some colouring markers.
STEP 3 - Download Zoom app onto your phone or computer (we will send you an email about this)
STEP 4 - Join our Keep Creative artist Jennis to participate in the online workshops through out the June/ July Holidays
STEP 5 - Upload a picture of your child wearing their badge to our online gallery
Moreton Bay families can register for up to 3 workshop kits per household.
This workshop can be provided for to larger community or school groups as part of a fee-for-service model. Please contact Katie to discuss - manager@creativealliance.org.au
Send a Little Happiness Card Making Workshop for 5 - 8 years
What is Keep Creative Holiday Program?
Keep Creative School Holiday program is an initiative of Creative Arts Alliance delivered in partnership with Moreton Bay Regional Council bringing children and young people creative workshops at home during the school holidays. Participants are posted workshop materials and then join our Arts Facilitators online to complete the workshop activity. Participants will photograph their completed craft / artworks and submit these to be part of our online gallery.
Send a little happiness - Card Making Workshop for 5- 8 year olds
Do you have someone you miss or haven't been able to see lately? Why don't you "send them a little happiness" by creating a beautiful hand made card?
As part of this activity our little participants will be posted a card making kit containing fun die-cut shapes, coloured backgrounds and hand stamped messages to inspire them to collage, draw, paint and create your own colourful greeting card. (All you need is your own pencils and pens.)
Join our Workshop Artist and other young participants online to make your cards together. When you're finished take a photo of your creation for our online gallery and then post your completed card to your loved one.
How do I participate in Send a little happiness ?
Send a little happiness workshops are for children aged 5-8 years and their adults that live in the Moreton Bay region.
STEP 1 - Register online via eventbrite event sendalittlehappinessworkshop.eventbrite.com.au/
STEP 2 - A workshop kit with materials will be sent to you in the post
STEP 3 - Download Zoom app onto your phone or computer (we will send you an email about this)
STEP 4 - Join our Keep Creative artist Marian to participate in the online workshops through out the June/ July Holidays
STEP 5 - Upload a picture of your child and their finished card to our online gallery
STEP 6 - Included in your kit, are matching envelopes and postage stamps so you can 'Send a little happiness' to your family and friend.
Moreton Bay families can register for up to 3 card kits per household.
This workshop can be provided for to larger community or school groups as part of a fee-for-service model. Please contact Katie to discuss - manager@creativealliance.org.au
Keep Creative Moreton Bay School Holiday Program
Moreton Bay children and young people are invited to Keep Creative during this holiday period through a number of arts workshops and activities that will be happening online and at your place.
Keep Creative Moreton Bay is an initiative of Creative Arts Alliance, supported by Moreton Bay Regional Council and delivered as part of the Regional Arts Services Network - RASN.
'Zine Making Workshop for 13 - 17 year old young people'
Join us for this fun hands-on workshop and make your very own zine using tools found around the house. Before you could self-publish on the internet or word-processing there were zines – small, boutique, hand-made and photocopied publications. Learn more about this craft with artist and trouble maker Jeremy Staples.The Zine Workshop will teach participants how to make their own zine using DIY materials found around the home and a variety of analogue creative tools. Each participant will walk away with your very own zine, backed up with an understanding of what a zine is and how to distribute and publish them.
More Information: zinemakingworkshop.eventbrite.com.au
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'Super Hero Badge Making Workshop for 9 - 12 year old young people'
Exploring your inner hero - We are looking for Moreton Bay children who have a hero inside of them just waiting to come out!
As part of an online workshop you will be guided to talk about heroes - those from your favourite movies and stories but also everyday heros too. Why do we admire them? What makes a hero super? What do you have in common with your hero? What awesome qualities and strengths do you have inside yourself that you can call on when times are tough for you or others. It's a great chance to connect to other young heroes too.
The fun part - making your super hero badge - Through the online workshop you will be guided to design your own hero logo which reflects your unique powers. Then using the materials provided in your workshop kit, as well as your colouring pens, you will make your own Hero Badge.
More Information: superherobadgemakingworkshop2020.eventbrite.com.au
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'Send a little happiness - Card Making Workshop' for 5- 8 year old young people'
Do you have someone you miss or haven't been able to see lately? Why don't you "send them a little happiness" by creating a beautiful hand made card?
As part of this activity our little participants will be posted a card making kit containing fun die-cut shapes, coloured backgrounds and hand stamped messages to inspire them to collage, draw, paint and create your own colourful greeting card. (All you need is your own pencils and pens.)
Join our Workshop Artist and other young participants online to make your cards together. When you're finished take a photo of your creation for our online gallery and then post your completed card to your loved one.
More Information: sendalittlehappinessworkshop.eventbrite.com.au