Cinematography, clowning & creative technology among the latest Gladstone RADF projects

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Gladstone region artists are developing new media skills and interactive digital projects as part of the latest round of the Gladstone Regional Council Regional Arts Development Fund, as well as honing skills in songwriting, cinematography, and clowning.

Gladstone Councillor and RADF chair Glenn Churchill says this round is worth $57,876.

“This funding round will financially assist with the delivery of various artforms including design, visual arts, new media and music,” Cr Churchill said.

“These exciting and innovative projects undertaken within our region, will provide professional development opportunities for our local artists, as well as access to enriching activities for the wider community.”

Keep a lookout for:

  • Ping Carlyon, Our Shining Stars: Develop new-media exhibition content

  • Margaret Worthington, Coral Cay: Develop multi-media installation

  • Shelley Pisani, CQ Shopfront – Gladstone: Artisan in residence program at Crow Street Creative

  • Brittany-Elise Johansen, DAG Retreat: Attend songwriting workshop and provide local opportunity

  • Boyne Valley Community Discovery Centre, Ubobo Soldier Settlement Street Art: Public art design

  • Capricorn Film Festival, Recording Gladstone’s Landscapes: Cinematography workshop

  • Ira Seindenstein, Clown Workshops: Workshops in clowning and acting, regional remote

  • Rotary Club of Gladstone Midday, Lighting the Silos: Art projection planning and consultation

  • Melissa Peacock, From the Ground Up: Making paper from locally sourced organic matter

  • Jennifer Ryan, STUDIO AGNES: Develop virtual reality gallery.

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