THE IDEAS DISTILLERY SERVICES
enacting ideas through arts-led innovation
CURATING
Shelley's studies and experience include gallery and museum practice. Shelley managed a regional gallery for 8 years and has continued to produce exhibitions and visual arts projects as part of Creative Regions. Public art is another area that Shelley has a depth of experience in from planning through to implementation.
Image: The completed installation of Design CQ in 2022, a travelling exhibition of 30 artists that participated in the CQ Shopfront project. The exhibition was shown at Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery (pictured), Jubilee Community Centre (Mackay) and the Machinery Street Shopfront space of QCA Galleries/ Griffith University (Brisbane)
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Shelley has been designing, planning for and producing projects for nearly 25 years. Listening to needs, gathering partners and resources and delivering great outcomes are what drives Shelley's practice.
Image: Makers' Shopfront Forum 2021 held at CQ University Bundaberg Campus, the conclusion of the CQ Shopfront Project (2019-2021)
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Whether it be skill development or co-designing projects that the community wants to drive, Shelley has a range of methodologies that facilitates open discussion, listening and working together to develop arts-led solutions.
Image: Public art community consultation for Bundaberg Regional Council 2021
MENTORING
Through one on one and small group sessions, Shelley offers mentoring services to support artists and arts organisations to reach for their goals. Career and business development, building projects from an idea and writing funding applications are common areas that artists seek support on.
Image: Shelley mentoring Mackay artist Fiona Flohr
CREATIVE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT
Shelley can design a skill development program appropriate for your community. This can be delivered online or in person. Some regularly sort after workshop programs include:
Applying for RADF
Developing Community-Engaged Projects
Arts Business Development
Arts Marketing
Image: Delivering a 2-day bootcamp for Redlands City Council in 2022
