Demand-driven workshops delivered directly to schools and communities anywhere in Queensland, developing business acumen and providing quality curriculum-based learning experiences.
Sam Rit Residency Journal: Welcome to Thailand
‘The Sam Rit Residency and Cultural Exchange Project is off to a flying start! Landing in the Kingdom of Thailand just before New Years I was greeted with the warmth of tropical weather and the kindness of village locals anticipating the arrival of artist Mary Elizabeth Barron.
Curator Development Project
This course is designed for emerging visual arts curators or visual artists wanting develop new skills as a curator. Under the guidance of experienced curator, the purpose of this project is to provide emerging curators with a unique training and development opportunity which combines a sound theoretical foundation, with an opportunity to apply the principles […]
Exhibitions
Our high-quality exhibition programs tour Queensland to provide exposure for dozens of artists and bring enriching arts experiences to regional and remote communities.
Events + Projects
Each year Flying Arts coordinates a number of events and projects designed to encourage engagement and participation and further its aims to foster appreciation, practice and the professional development of the visual and media arts. Events are especially designed to meet the professional development needs of artists and arts educators as well as to engage […]
Sam Rit Residency
In January and February 2016, Queensland’s Flying Arts Alliance is undertaking a cultural exchange and artist residency in Sam Rit Region in North Eastern Thailand, supported by Australia through the former Australia-Thailand Institute, now merged into the Australia-ASEAN Council, and part of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Touring Artist Journal: Mark Paddick
Sometimes it can be the artists/teacher that can learn from the students and this was definitely the case with the students at the Ipswich Special School. As a complete stranger, walking through the school for the first lesson, I was amazed by how friendly every student was: polite and welcoming with offers to help carry my gear to the room…
Opening of Reminiscence
Speech on opening of “Reminiscence” Celebrating 100 years of Australian visionary Judith Wright. Flying Arts Alliance Exhibition, Judith Wright Centre, 5 December 2015, presented by Matt Foley.