CURRENT PROJECTS AT THE IDEAS DISTILLERY

CQ SHOPFRONT

2019-2021

After several years of development, The Ideas Distillery has successfully sought funding to provide a program to Central Queensland artists and makers to build sustainable business models and develop commercially viable products in 2020 and 2021.  

Through funding from Arts Queensland, the Regional Arts Fund/ Flying Arts Alliance, local government RADF programs and CQ RASN, business workshops will be facilitated in partnership with Flying Arts Alliance - now going online during COVID 19.  Artisan in Residence Programs in 7 local government regions will roll out in the second half of 2020 along with a CQ Shopfront Forum and Market.  Further funding is being sought to support mentoring from Artisan and an exhibition at their gallery in 2021 in Brisbane.  

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CQ RASN and CQ University is also partnering to facilitate a webinar series to build sector knowledge and capacity.

Ultimately, the aim is to provide support to the development of multiple sustainable micro businesses and cooperatives.

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If you are an artist or maker that resides in Central Queensland, join the Facebook Group for opportunities and updated.

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GLADSTONE SILOS CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

2020-2021

The Ideas Distillery has been engaged by the Rotary Club of Gladstone Midday to develop a concept and project plan to light up the Gladstone Silos. Located near the harbour, the project aims to create a major cultural tourism attraction through a changing program of digital projections telling various stories about the Gladstone Region.

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ROCKHAMPTON MUSEUM OF ART

2020

The Ideas Distillery is currently working with the Rockhampton Art Gallery looking at models for membership as they lead into the opening of the new Rockhampton Museum of Art.

FLYING ARTS ALLIANCE BY REQUEST

Mentoring, Tutoring, Projects

Shelley is a workshop tutor and mentor through the Flying Arts Alliance By Request Program.

WINTON SHIRE COUNCIL ARTS AND CULTURAL POLICY AND PLAN

A Flying Arts ByRequest Project

Shelley is currently working with the Winton Shire Council, mentoring key staff in community consultation processes to gather vital feedback to form an Arts and Cultural Policy and Plan for this vibrant part of Queensland.