Shelley Pisani
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Shelley Pisani
- Jul 11
- 2 min
Arts & Wellbeing - our not so secret superpower
As practicing artists and artsworkers, we have known for years the power that the arts has in the health and wellbeing of communities and...
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Shelley Pisani
- Jun 14
- 3 min
My hopes for the future of the arts
Earlier this week I finally got to watch last weeks's ABC Q+A episode "A Kick in the Arts" with panellists Darren Hayes, Katie Noonan,...
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Shelley Pisani
- May 6
- 2 min
Don't Undervalue Yourself
I've been having lots of important conversations about this very thing lately. As someone with 27 years of arts industry experience...
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Shelley Pisani
- Mar 10
- 1 min
FUND YOUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Sometimes we artists and artsworkers need a refresh. We need to take time to reinvigorate our creativity by exploring possibilities and...
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Shelley Pisani
- Feb 7
- 2 min
What's in your COVID Kit? - TAPPING INTO YOUR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
In the second of our BLOGs focused on COVID resilience for your arts career, we will ask questions to see where there might be...
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Shelley Pisani
- Jan 14
- 3 min
What's in your COVID Kit? - SELF CARE
Well 2022 feels a little like 2020 on steroids right now. Governments are currently promoting "be prepared" messages with suggestions for...
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Shelley Pisani
- Dec 14, 2021
- 1 min
Time for Renewal
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...
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Shelley Pisani
- Nov 10, 2021
- 3 min
Need a Career Reboot?
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...
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Shelley Pisani
- Oct 15, 2021
- 3 min
Confidence is the key
As someone firmly planted in the "middle age", I can quite honestly say that I have confidence in my creative abilities. But the journey...
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Shelley Pisani
- Mar 4, 2021
- 4 min
The Overwhelm
Lately I have been noticing more and more of my fellow arts industry colleagues and clients feeling exhausted and under pressure. I know...
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Shelley Pisani
- Oct 21, 2020
- 1 min
Know Your Worth
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...
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Shelley Pisani
- Sep 2, 2020
- 2 min
Sharing your story
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...
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Shelley Pisani
- Aug 19, 2020
- 3 min
Jumping In With Both Feet
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...
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Shelley Pisani
- Aug 12, 2020
- 3 min
The Science of Art
This week, Rockhampton Region artist Dr. Andrew Chiou shares his journey in science and art. This is an emerging theme for CQ Shopfront...
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Shelley Pisani
- Aug 5, 2020
- 2 min
Artist Explores Online Selling Opportunities
Shawnnita Fairbairn from the Isaac Region has been participating in many aspects of CQ Shopfront. It has been wonderful watching her...
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Shelley Pisani
- Jul 29, 2020
- 2 min
Experimental Fluid Media
Helen Henderson is another of our amazing CQ Shopfront participating artists based in the Bundaberg Region. Helen shares her story of...
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Shelley Pisani
- Jul 22, 2020
- 2 min
Sculpting Nature
Fraser Coast artist and CQ Shopfront participant Elizabeth Hersey produces remarkable bronze sculptures from her home studio. Her...
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Shelley Pisani
- Jul 15, 2020
- 3 min
For the Love of Textiles - Wabi Sabi Designz
From something old and worn, something new and beautiful emerges Mackay artist Yvonne Wingrove has been an active participant in the CQ...
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Shelley Pisani
- Jul 8, 2020
- 1 min
Skills passed down through generations
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...
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