Community picnics with food stalls, artist workshops and live music will be held throughout the Fraser Coast as part of a disaster resilience and recovery initiative aimed at bringing people together.
With her crooked smile and crackling laugh, Val called Maryborough her home and in her life here she became a well-known identity as an artist and tutor.
Artist Profile: Joolie Gibbs
22/2/24 - Bundaberg Council: Two-day program of guest speakers, hear direct from artists who specialise in creating art for public spaces as well as representatives from leading arts organisations.
Some of the best ballet dancers in the country, the Queensland Ballet perform at the Brolga Theatre on Wednesday 6 March.
Closes 23/2/24 - RACQ Foundation helps Queensland community groups, charities, organisations, First Nations Councils and clubs impacted by natural disasters.
Closes 29/2/24 - Arts Queensland: Funding to support the growth of arts and cultural events and programming across the state, build the local arts sector’s capacity, and activate communities.
The Fraser Coast’s Town Crier, a young change advocate, artists enriching our region’s rich cultural tapestry, devoted volunteers and community groups are among the recipients.
More and more people are discovering the magic of Mary Poppins at The Story Bank in Maryborough with almost 16,500 visitors going through the interactive museum in 2023.
Over 33,000 people attended performances at the Brolga Theatre in 2023 – the highest number in the theatre’s 24-year history – and 2024 is shaping up to be another huge year.
Queensland Theatre: A professional development program for eight Queensland-based artists who are interested in developing or building on teaching skills.
Artist Profile: Shay Hamilton
Closes 5/3/24: Creative Australia - This program funds a range of activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences and communities.
Fraser Coast artists and art groups looking to develop skills or seeking support for locally produced arts, culture and heritage events can now submit applications for RADF grants.
Closes 20/12/23: Creative Partnerships Australia: an innovative, out-of-the-box professional development program created by esteemed consultancy Philanthropy Squared delivered over nine months.