June 2023

Highlighting Our May Activities

Rosella Namok Exhibition

Above: Artist Rosella Namok at the Judith Wright Art Centre, Brisbane. Image Credit: Joe Ruckli.

Flying Arts Alliance’s latest exhibition showcasing the artworks of Rosella Namok recently concluded on 22 May. It was standing room only in the packed foyer gallery of the Judith Wright Arts Centre for the exhibition launch of Rosella's artwork,  Rosella was the winner of the First Nations Artist Award category of the 2022 Queensland Regional Art Awards for her sculptural piece My Place (Sea Green). Flying Arts acknowledges with gratitude the sponsorship of Mitchell Fine Art for the First Nations Artist Award. 

 

We were thrilled that Rosella flew from Cairns to Brisbane and was joined by Flying Arts’ Cultural Patrons Mr Tim Fairfax AC and Mrs Gina Fairfax AC, Celia Reordan representing Arts Queensland along with major sponsors and special guests to launch this exhibition on the 26 April in the Judith Wright Art Centre.

 

Read more about the exhibition and to view the photo gallery visit here.

Above (left to right): Guests at the Rosella Namok exhibition at the Judith Wright Art Centre, Brisbane. Image Credit: Joe Ruckli.

Paint the Town arrives in Miles!

Above (left to right):I Leigh Lynam, Anne Keam, Arts & Cultural Officer and Kate Walker, Arts & Cultural Coordinator, Western Downs Regional Council.
Image Credit: Flying Arts. 

Dogwood Crossing Miles is the latest host of Paint the Town the touring exhibition of the 2021 Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA).

 

Last week, Flying Arts representative, Leigh Lynam was invited to present a floor talk followed by the exhibition’s official opening event.  It was wonderful to hear from two of the artists in the exhibition, Helen Dennis and Donna Glass sharing insights into their work. 

 

Now on display at Dogwood Crossing Miles, 81 Murilla Street, Miles until 22 July 2023.

Paint The Town: The Touring Exhibition of the 2021 Queensland Regional Art Awards is an initiative of Flying Arts Alliance in partnership with Museums & Galleries Queensland. This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and proudly sponsored by Holding Redlich.

 

For further exhibition details please visit here.

Above (left to right): Guests at the  'Paint the Town' floor talk and opening event at Dogwood Crossing Miles. Image Credits: Flying Arts.

 

Reframe closing event in Longreach!

Above: Participants in Rose Rigley's Cyanotype workshop at the Longreach Community Library. Image Credit: Courtesy of Rose Rigley.

Flying Arts Alliance was delighted to recently share with audiences the Reframe exhibition at the Longreach Community Library, from 17 to 28 May. Showcasing the Flying Arts’ 2022 Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA) winners, Reframe highlights the award-winning artworks and the diverse creative talent of artists from across regional Queensland.

 

On Saturday 27 May, as part of the touring exhibition, Rose Rigley the recipient of the 2022 QRAA ‘Art Educator Award’, delivered a cyanotype workshop for the local community.  Exploring and experimenting were the order of the day as participants played with the possibilities of the cyanotype process with lots of beautiful outcomes.

 

Read more about Reframe and Rose Rigley's workshops in Longreach here.

 By Request Program

May has been a whirlwind month for the By Request Program. Our Facilitators travelled far and wide across Queensland sharing their experience and skills:

• Skill sharing workshop for Koolkan Aurukun State School in the far northwest inspired by printmaking and exploring art as a form of well-being;
• St John Fisher College workshop for senior students to explore 3D sculpture assemblage using recycled materials.
• Western Cape College Weipa workshop inspired by a new subject designed for their senior students relating to connecting community and art industry opportunities and skill development.
• Term-time artist residency with Ipswich Girls Grammar students participating in an extension program to explore Upcycled wearable art.
• Working with local artists for Torres Strait Regional Authority on Thursday Island to develop digital media skills.
• Professional development workshops with Brisbane Suburban Hub upskilling creatives in selling work; online promotion.

Above (left): Koolkan Aurukun State School students experimenting with lino and screen printing skills with artist, Nina Lavarini Dawson.

Image Credit: Nina Lavarini Dawson.

Last month, By Request Artist Facilitator Nina Lavarini Dawson, travelled to North-Western Queensland visiting Aurukun State School to work with teachers, students and community members sharing lino printmaking and screen printing skills as well as learning eco-dye making.  It was wonderful to visit these remote schools offering expanded opportunities, share skills and stories.

 

Flying Arts By Request Program is dedicated to working with the Queensland community to deliver meaningful programs in person or online that meet the specific needs of your school or community group.  For more information, please contact the team via email here.

What's Coming Up

Reframe opening soon in Blackall

Next stop - Blackall! Reframe, the touring exhibition of the 2022 Queensland Regional Art Awards continues its regional tour of Queensland, soon to open in Blackall.

When: 15 June - 2 July 2023
Where: Bushman's Artisan Gallery, Bushmans Hotel Site, 119 Shamrock St, Blackall.

 

This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. For further exhibition details please visit here.

Above: Dr Karike Ashworth.

Image Credit: Andrea Higgins.

Create a 'Community Quilt' with Dr Karike Ashworth

 

Delivered as part of Reframe, the 2022 QRAA ‘Textile Art Award’ winning artist Dr Karike Ashworth will run a community paper weaving workshop.  Participants will work together collaboratively to create a single 1m x 1.5m ‘community quilt’ made of shopping receipts and other paper-based domestic products, highlighting the important intergenerational role that women have played, and continue to play, in shaping Blackall’s history. 

 

When: Saturday 1 July 2023
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Bushman's Artisan Gallery, 119 Shamrock St., Blackall.

Read more about this workshop and to register please visit here.

Upcoming Program Highlights

Above: Madeleine Little

Image Credit: Courtesy of Madeleine Little.

Accessible Art Practices with Access Arts

In this online session, learn how to improve how you connect with people with disability or who are d/Deaf through your art projects. Join Madeleine Little,  Festival Director of Undercover Artist Festival, Access Arts who will introduce best practice access considerations for people with disability in the context to arts and culture. 

When: Tuesday 6 June, 2023 
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Where: Your computer

Cost: FREE

For further information and to register for this workshop visit here.

Above: Nadine Schmoll Education Manager, IMA with students participating in The Visual Field, Rockhampton Museum of Art. 

Image Credit: Cherry and Jun Photography.

The Visual Field in Brisbane

Are you or do you know of a young creative (aged 15-18) who is interested in exploring a career in the arts? The Visual Field is one of our most popular programs, delivered in partnership with our friends at the Institute of Modern Art, and encompasses 3 fun-filled days of arts industry experiences in a modern gallery and arts centre environment.

When: Friday 29 June - 1 July 2023 
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Institute of Modern Art (IMA), Judith Wright Art Centre, Brisbane.

Cost: $100  (Bursaries available)

Are you a regional, rural or remote student?  Limited bursaries are available to cover the cost of participation. 

For further information and to register for this program visit here.

2023 Scheduled Program 

15 - 16 July 2023

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Judith Wright Arts Centre

Balancing the essentials of an arts business alongside your creative practice is challenging. This two-day intensive program offers the opportunity to critically analyse the income your receive from your arts pursuits and make a plan for reaching future goals.

 

In this intensive workshop, Australian visual artist and cultural practitioner, Alex Stalling, will explore the essentials of running a sole trader arts business.

 

Learn more

20 July 2023

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Your Computer

Advocating for your worth as an artist can be challenging, however with rising costs of living, pricing yourself and valuing your time appropriately is essential.

 

In this webinar, the National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) will explain the standards for artist fees and wages from their new Code of Practice (the Code). This webinar is best suited to artists and arts workers wanting to remain up-to-date with current payment standards.

 

Learn more

QRAA Touring Exhibitions

Paint the Town the touring exhibition

26 May - 22 July 2023

Dogwood Crossing @Miles

81 Murilla Street, Miles

 Paint the Town, is now open in Miles! 

 

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.

 

Learn more

Reframe the touring exhibition

15 June  - 2 July 2023

Bushman's Artisan Gallery

Blackall

Reframe, is heading to Blackall!

 

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

Regional Arts Fund Quick Response Grants

RAF Quick Response Grants

Quick Response Grants aim to support small arts or cultural 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. Please note that Quick Response grants are competitive, and as part of your application, you will need to detail why your project cannot be funded through other means. This type of grant would also suit individual professional development.

 

June Round 2023 - NOW OPEN

For projects commencing from 14 July 2023 
Amount: Up to $3,000 for Individuals and $5,000 for organisations
Closes: 11:59 pm 30 June 2023

For further information visit our website or here

Sign up for a Flying Arts Membership

Our members form a central part of Flying Arts activities. As a financial member, you not only join our creative network but also receive reduced scheduled program workshop fees, voting rights at our AGM, discounts with our retail partners and more!  

 

For further information visit our website

Flying Arts Alliance is listed in the Registration of Cultural Organisations, and has Deductible Gift Recipient and Tax Charity Concession status.

 

All donations above two dollars are tax deductible and will directly support programs and activities in schools and communities in regional and remote areas.

 

Donate now

Flying Arts Alliance Inc acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and seas on which we work, live and create. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.  We acknowledge the unending connection of First Nations peoples to this country. We support the aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Voice, Treaty and Truth. We value the contributions of First Nations artists, creatives, artisans, practitioners and communities to the work we do.

 

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.

 

Flying Arts is a not-for-profit organisation inspiring the appreciation, practice and professional development of the visual and media arts as a lifetime interest or career throughout regional and remote Queensland.

 

Flying Arts is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Flying Arts is supported by the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation and receives funds from Creative Partnerships Australia through the Australian Cultural Fund. Flying Arts is supported by corporate partners and benefactors.

 

Flying Arts is the administrator in Queensland of the Regional Arts Fund (RAF), an Australian Government program provided through Regional Arts Australia.

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