July & August 2023

July & August Activity Highlights

Reframe toured to Moranbah

Reframe toured to Moranbah between 26 July and 13 August, 2023.

 

As part of this tour, Moranbah State High School hosted a Reframe Exhibition Workshop with artist Nancy Brown.

 

This workshop provided students with the opportunity to engage with an experienced artist and learn more about the QRAA exhibition.

 

Students visited Coalface Art Gallery in the morning and returned to school to participate in a hands-on mixed media workshop and informative learning activities during the afternoon.

 

When speaking of the workshops, Nancy Brown stated that "the students were great and responded positively to the gallery visit. I think that really shows in their artwork. I asked them to stand near the artwork that resonated with them and read the poem beside the artwork. It was a great way to begin the workshop because they were very open to explore their own ideas through the different techniques."

 

Nancy Brown is an Artist and Printmaker who was trained at the National Art School. She explores printmaking and traditional textile design skills on textiles, sculptural work, jewellery, ceramics, and painting.

Above:  Workshop. 

Image courtesy: Nancy Brown.

Paint the Town toured to Miles

Paint the Town had a fantastic tour to Dogwood Crossing Miles which was well received. Visitors posted the following to the Dogwood Crossing Miles Facebook page:

 

Ed from Melbourne: 'Great exhibition, enjoyed the variety of art'.

 

LeAnne Vincent: 'Great to finally get to visit this exhibition. One of the best Flying Arts touring shows'.

 

Sue Davis: 'A great show of a fabulous array of Qld artists'.

 

We especially love it when the younger generation visit the gallery regularly and leave comments such as these...

 

Alayna (aged 9): 'Creative art and a wonderful display, all with their own back stories'.

 

Hollie (aged 9): 'A wonderful exhibit with very vivid paintings. Would recommend it and rate it 10/10'.

 

Above:  Paint the Town in Miles. 

Image courtesy: Dogwood Crossing Miles Gallery.

By Request attends QATA 

Above: Lauren Collard and Paul Thompson at QATACON'23.

On Friday 14 July, our Flying Arts team attended the QATA Conference at TAFE Qld, Southbank campus, and met with arts educators, artists, and art workers.

Flying Arts was represented by Paul Thompson and Lauren Collard who were delighted to chat with so many creatives about our multitude of unique, tailored visual art experiences and how we can service specific art requirements and curriculum needs. 

By Request workshops at SPARK Ipswich 2023!

A special spotlight for our By Request Program in July, we had the opportunity to send four of our amazing visual art facilitators to attend SPARK Ipswich: a city-wide event of regional significance celebrating the people, places, arts, and culture of Ipswich.

 

On offer were a range of family-friendly art experiences strengthening connections and developing sustainable art practices. These workshops were widely enjoyed by the community during their ‘Immerse’ event.  

 

We were delighted that artist Kylie Harries could share a wonderful line-up of fun-filled workshops with ‘Corn Cob Characters’ and ‘Action Art’ a feature of the festival’s creative activities for the young at heart!

Above:  ‘Corn on the Cob’ and ‘Action Art’ family-friendly workshops at SPARK Ipswich 2023.

Image courtesy: Kylie Harries.

Professional Development Program Highlights

Above: Dr Louise R Mayhew photographed at the Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane in April 2023.

Image courtesy: Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art.

Artist Essentials with Dr Louise R Mayhew

 

We were delighted that Dr Louise R Mayhew was able to conduct a  2-day intensive program designed for early-career artists and arts workers at the Pine Rivers Art Gallery.

 

The program connected peers to collaboratively resolve a professional CV, artist biography and statement and online presence.

 

This all-rounder workshop helped attendees develop new professional content and critically revise professional documents. 

RAF Grant Highlights

Rita Pryce Takes On Germany

 

Gimuy/Cairns-based choreographer Rita Pryce travelled to Marburg, Germany as an Australian representative at the biennial Directors in Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) International Exchange.

 

Funding from the RAF Quick Response Grant assisted with Rita's travel costs, allowing her to participate in the exchange.

 

As a Kulkalgal and Kawrareg woman, raised in Zenadth Kes/Torres Strait Islands, Rita brought a unique perspective to the exchange highlighting how the performing arts can help address the immediate threat of climate change.

 

Above: Directors in TYA Seminar 2023.

Image courtesy: ASSITEJ Germany.

Above: Centre Stage at the Big Red Bash.

Image courtesy: Matt Williams.

Cultural Conversations at the Big Red Bash

Quick Response Grant recipient Red Ridge Interior, worked with Two Sisters Talking to bring Birdsville's Big Red Bash 'Cultural Conversations.' These facilitated conversations explored bush tucker, the landscape, how Two Sisters Talking lived on the sand dunes, and the importance of passing on the values of respect for Country.

 

Two Sisters Talking (Aunty Joyce Crombie and Aunty Jean Barr Crombie) are Wangkangurru/Yaryandi Elders, Traditional Owners, and Aboriginal artists who have a heart to share their language and culture. Two Sisters Talking engaged with 600 people through their Cultural Conversations workshops and 9,000 people at the fashion parades!

What's Coming Up

9 - 10 September 2023

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Queensland College of Art, Grey Street, South Brisbane

22 September 2023

45 minute sessions between, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Your Computer

Join curator, consultant and multisensory artist, Cara-Ann Simpson to master the art of developing an exhibition and learn how to pitch your proposal to art galleries.

 

This weekend intensive covers the principles of exhibition concept development, planning, and design by introducing curatorial principles, with a focus on ‘storytelling’ through artwork.

 

Learn more

Join artist and educator Joachim Froese, Flying Arts' longest-standing tutor, delivering workshops in photography and professional development across Queensland since 2003.

 

These 45-minute sessions are ideal for advice for artists, arts workers, writers, producers, and those interested in exhibition development and creative project management.

 

Learn more

RAF Quick Response Grants

Quick Response Grants support small arts or cultural activities and projects that cannot be funded by other means because of their nature or timing. For example, you may wish to attend a workshop or complete a project within a certain time frame and cannot access appropriate funding through any other means.

 

RAF Quick Response Grants September Round - NOW OPEN

The September Quick Response Grant round is open for applications and closes 11:59pm 30 September 2023. This grant round is for activities starting on 14 October 2023 or later. All applicants will be notified of decisions by 5pm Friday 6 October 2023.

 

Successful Quick Response Grant recipients from previous rounds can be found here.

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RAF Consultations

Join our Regional Arts Fund Manager, Lauren Collard for a one-on-one opportunity to discuss and receive advice about your Quick Response Grant or Project Grant application.

 

These consultations run for 15 minutes and are held via Microsoft Teams.

 

To make the most of your time, we ask that you come prepared with a brief description of the proposed activity/project you are applying for and a list of questions you have about the RAF.

 

Book your spot today.

QRAA Touring Exhibitions

Paint the Town the touring exhibition

4 August - 23 September 2023

Roma on Bungil Gallery

Hawthorne Street, Roma

 Paint the Town, is now open in Roma! 

 

View the artworks of award-winning artists from across Queensland in the exhibition outcome of the 2021 Queensland Regional Art Awards in The Paint the Town touring exhibition.

 

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Reframe the touring exhibition

25 October - 28 November 2023

Goondiwindi Regional Civic Centre Gallery

Marshall Street, Goondiwindi

Reframe, will soon be heading to Goondiwindi!

 

View the artworks of award-winning artists from across Queensland in the exhibition outcome of the 2022 Queensland Regional Art Awards in Reframe the touring exhibition.

 

Learn more

 

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Flying Arts Alliance is honoured to acknowledge the Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young  AC PSM as our Patron. We also acknowledge Mr Tim Fairfax AC and Mrs Gina Fairfax AC as our Cultural Patrons.

 

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