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 PUBLIC ART CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

2020-2021

The Ideas Distillery has been engaged by the Rotary Club of Gladstone Midday to develop a concept and project plan for a major outdoor projection project. 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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