I've been having lots of important conversations about this very thing lately. As someone with 27 years of arts industry experience...

Sometimes we artists and artsworkers need a refresh. We need to take time to reinvigorate our creativity by exploring possibilities and...

In the second of our BLOGs focused on COVID resilience for your arts career, we will ask questions to see where there might be...

Well 2022 feels a little like 2020 on steroids right now. Governments are currently promoting "be prepared" messages with suggestions for...

It's the end of the year. Time to look back and learn from 2021 and plan to jump into 2022 with renewed vision and energy. In amongst the...

I don't know about you, but COVID left many of us pondering our career path. Particularly working in the arts, as one of the first...

As someone firmly planted in the "middle age", I can quite honestly say that I have confidence in my creative abilities. But the journey...

Lately I have been noticing more and more of my fellow arts industry colleagues and clients feeling exhausted and under pressure. I know...

I had a chat yesterday with a valued colleague who had recently had his worth questioned. Many like me who have been in the industry for...

One of the regular concerns brought up by some of the artists I am mentoring at the moment is how to tell your story as an artist. How do...

Jennifer Hilker shares her amazing story of making the decision to jump in with both feet to her art practice. Her leap was bold and...

This week, Rockhampton Region artist Dr. Andrew Chiou shares his journey in science and art. This is an emerging theme for CQ Shopfront...

Shawnnita Fairbairn from the Isaac Region has been participating in many aspects of CQ Shopfront. It has been wonderful watching her...

Helen Henderson is another of our amazing CQ Shopfront participating artists based in the Bundaberg Region. Helen shares her story of...

Fraser Coast artist and CQ Shopfront participant Elizabeth Hersey produces remarkable bronze sculptures from her home studio. Her...

From something old and worn, something new and beautiful emerges Mackay artist Yvonne Wingrove has been an active participant in the CQ...

Last August I met Megan Spencer in Gladstone. She came along to the CQ Shopfront Meet Up and unpacked a box of amazing handmade and hand...

I had the pleasure of meeting Carolyn Stevenson last year in Rockhampton. She is an exquisite jeweller and active participant in the CQ...

Thangool artist Sarah Larsen is a breath of fresh air. I have had the pleasure of knowing her for over 15 years and have watched her...

I had the privilege of mentoring Jassy Watson last year as part of CQ RASN's Hothouse Mentoring program. Jassy is a highly successful...