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24.01.2022 My first workshop for the AIR project is just over a fortnight away. Only six spots available. Come & join me!
24.01.2022 Well what a fantastic afternoon that was! Today I joined @conservationvolunteers and @gladstoneregionalcouncil Conservation Team to show them a refined version of making botanical paper at Sand Piper Park, Gladstone (no water or power on site). They have done a TREMENDOUS job in clearing this space, and do so in such a humble , modest way. I’ll be back tomorrow where we will use some organic dyes from fallen berries on site and make some organic brushes, then do a spot of d...rawing on the paper that has been left to dry overnight. #conservationvolunteersaustralia #gladstoneregionalcouncil #botanicalpaper #communityart #freeart #organicart #gladstone #gladstoneregion #4680 #qldart #qldartist #cqartist Melissa from A Country Arts Practice acknowledges the Byellee, the Gooreng Gooreng, the Gurang and Taribelang Bunda people, the traditional custodians of the lands and waters of where she works. She offers her respect to their Elders past, present and emerging as we work towards a just, equitable and reconciled Australia. ‘From the Ground Up’ is a Artist in Residence/Community Arts project partnership with Conservation Volunteers Australia, NFPHouse and is funded by RADF. Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland Gladstone Area Water Board also proudly sponsors this project
23.01.2022 ‘The house on the hill’ Botanical paper cotton string and bamboo stick. Two years ago we moved to the Gladstone Region, Central Queensland. We had never been to Queensland before this. I love this place as much as the farm I grew up on. Not long after we had settled in, we drove past a house on a hill and I began to daydream heavily about our life in this home. Yearning to connect and seek a new comfort zone. I’m so grateful to be living in this community- it’s the people ...and the land that make me feel so at home. This little house I made for the @houses_and_hearts_of_hope project, so it’s fitting that it’s found it’s place with the hills and where I hope to be some day. #botanicalpaper #wallhanging #hills #houses #home #daydreaming Melissa from A Country Arts Practice acknowledges the Byellee, the Gooreng Gooreng, the Gurang and Taribelang Bunda people, the traditional custodians of the lands and waters of where she works. She offers her respect to their Elders past, present and emerging as we work towards a just, equitable and reconciled Australia. ‘From the Ground Up’ is a Artist in Residence/Community Arts project partnership with Conservation Volunteers Australia, NFPHouse and is funded by RADF. Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland Gladstone Area Water Board also proudly sponsors this project @ Boyne Island, Queensland, Australia
22.01.2022 This little beauty from @mylittlepottedgarden came home with me this morning! It was hard to choose, let me tell you! So much detail and consideration in each piece that comes with the warmest of smiles from Merrin. Delightful all ‘round!
21.01.2022 Several botanical paper pockets are tucked into little spaces along the beach side of the botanic walk at Canoe Point, Tannum Sands. If you happen to find them, they are yours to keep! These pieces are made by me in collaboration with the local landscape. They are a reminder of why we go for walks in nature & the benefits it has to give.These little pockets are made from from Melaleuca (paper bark tree) Banana bush and Fabriano paper. Enjoy! #botanicalpaper #landart #instal...lationart #freeart #origami #paperpockets #giftsfromnature #qldart #qldartist #gladstoneregion Melissa from A Country Arts Practice acknowledges the Byellee, the Gooreng Gooreng, the Gurang and Taribelang Bunda people, the traditional custodians of the lands and waters of where she works. She offers her respect to their Elders past, present and emerging as we work towards a just, equitable and reconciled Australia. ‘From the Ground Up’ is a Artist in Residence/Community Arts project partnership with Conservation Volunteers Australia, NFPHouse and is funded by RADF. Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland Gladstone Area Water Board also proudly sponsors this project @ Canoe Pt Tannum Sands
20.01.2022 I’m playing a bit of catch up over the next couple of days, with my final community arts workshops for ‘From the Ground Up’. Weather got in the way with me spending time with Conservation Volunteers Australia, Gladstone a few weeks back, but this week I’ll be doing an on site botanical paper workshop at Sand Piper Park, using bottle brush and native hibiscus inclusions. Looking forward to it! Melissa from A Country Arts Practice acknowledges the Byellee,... the Gooreng Gooreng, the Gurang and Taribelang Bunda people, the traditional custodians of the lands and waters of where she works. She offers her respect to their Elders past, present and emerging as we work towards a just, equitable and reconciled Australia. ‘From the Ground Up’ is a Artist in Residence/Community Arts project partnership with Conservation Volunteers Australia, NFPHouse and is funded by RADF. Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland Gladstone Area Water Board also proudly sponsors this project
20.01.2022 Look what I’ve got! This eco- friendly arts process will be just one of the MANY community art workshops that I’ll be offering during my residency @qcwatannumsands @qcwa1922 I’m having a rest this week, but will capture some snippets of what I’m working on until this very exciting project starts. #cyanotype #communityarts #artistinresidence #ecoart #tannumsands #gladstoneregion #cqartist #cqart #qldart #qldartist Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland
20.01.2022 It was such an honour to make the eco printed opening ribbon and native seedling boxes for this event. Congratulations to everyone that made this happen!
20.01.2022 This morning I had the pleasure of speaking with Paul Culliver at ABC Capricornia Radio about Art-Ports Community Christmas Tree. If you would like to have a listen, you can tune in at around the 10 minute mark. Many thanks Paul for your time!
19.01.2022 MORE FREE ART AT THE BOTANIC WALK ON THE WAY! Rain is forecast for Sunday (yay!) so I will be hiding these along the walk this Saturday, the 19/9. This time, there will be 7 sets of gift tags- threads of 6. The botanical paper is a range of eucalyptus, whistling pine, agave and tropical almond. Enjoy! And thank you for spending time at the Botanic Walk, Canoe Point. #freeart #botanicpaper #giftsfromnature #tannumsands #canoepointtannumsands #gladstoneregion ... Melissa from A Country Arts Practice acknowledges the Byellee, the Gooreng Gooreng, the Gurang and Taribelang Bunda people, the traditional custodians of the lands and waters of where she works. She offers her respect to their Elders past, present and emerging as we work towards a just, equitable and reconciled Australia. ‘From the Ground Up’ is a Artist in Residence/Community Arts project partnership with Conservation Volunteers Australia, NFPHouse and is funded by RADF. Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland Gladstone Area Water Board also proudly sponsors this project
19.01.2022 For the past three months I’ve been learning all sorts of tricks with local legend, Frances Schulze. It’s not the first time either. I met Frances at Calliope Historical Village markets around 18 months ago. The Gladstone Spinners & Weavers were there and Frances was doing a demonstration on how to make string from banana bush. We got chatting and I jumped right in to get her details for future chats. Frances was born ‘n bred in the Boyne Valley and amongst all of the things ...she is very talented at doing (there’s a long list!) she’s also a great storyteller. There’s much to be taken from a session of learning to weave, having a laugh and a chat! @mssharonlouise made these workshops a great experience too, so thanks to her for getting on board with this experiment. There really needs to be more of these types of collaborations in the community. I’ve learnt so much from Frances and I’m so grateful for her time, knowledge, wisdom, patience, honesty,sense of humour & veggies!! Thank you SO much to @nfphouse for having us for the past three months too- another bunch of local legends who are so kind, clever and considerate!! These two are: Cocoa palm fronds, twining weave basket & banana bush and cocoa palm randing weave basket. Both first attempts. #weaving #womenwhoweave #cocoapalm #frond #bananabush #community #collaboration #craft #gladstone #gladstoneregion #4680 #qldartist #cqart
19.01.2022 Students at Miriam Vale State School are giving us a hand for Art-Ports Community Christmas Tree project! They chose to work on theirs at school, while Bambini Early Learning Centre will join us tomorrow at the Gladstone Airport for our first workshop. I’m feeling pretty merry. Thanks to Gladstone Airport Corporation, Bishopp advertising & Smiths Detection for sponsoring this project. ... Art-Port is a community cultural development partnership between Melissa Peacock from A Country Arts Practice & Gladstone Airport Corporation. #community #christmas #tree #gladstoneairport #publicart #communityart #gladstoneregion
18.01.2022 It’s the final week for ‘From the Ground Up’ so I’ve started putting together a selection of works that are going to be donated to my project partners, Conservation Volunteers Australia. Together, we will chat about what happens with these works next, and how best to raise funds for this fantastic not-for-profit. Here’s ten that I’ve selected so far. What would you like to see included? #botanicalpaper #organicart #conservationvolunteersaustralia #donations #gladstoneregion... #cqartist #qldartist Melissa from A Country Arts Practice acknowledges the Byellee, the Gooreng Gooreng, the Gurang and Taribelang Bunda people, the traditional custodians of the lands and waters of where she works. She offers her respect to their Elders past, present and emerging as we work towards a just, equitable and reconciled Australia. ‘From the Ground Up’ is a Artist in Residence/Community Arts project partnership with Conservation Volunteers Australia, NFPHouse and is funded by RADF. Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland Gladstone Area Water Board also proudly sponsors this project
18.01.2022 Oh Grevillea!! You were hard to turn into a mushy green cook. But looking forward to seeing how this all turns out. Another waft of tea brewing, and a whole lot less stinky than the Corymbia torelliana from last week (sorry neighbours!) #botanicalpaper #grevillea #nativeplants #gladstoneregion #organicart Melissa from A Country Arts Practice acknowledges the Byellee, the Gooreng Gooreng, the Gurang and Taribelang Bunda people, the traditional custodians of t...he lands and waters of where she works. She offers her respect to their Elders past, present and emerging as we work towards a just, equitable and reconciled Australia. ‘From the Ground Up’ is a Artist in Residence/Community Arts project partnership with Conservation Volunteers Australia, NFPHouse and is funded by RADF. Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland Gladstone Area Water Board also proudly sponsors this project
18.01.2022 FREE COMMUNITY ARTS OPPORTUNITY FOR THE GLADSTONE REGION: Art-Port proudly presents a unique opportunity to take part in the creation of our Community Christmas Tree, for everyone in the Gladstone Region to share. With Sponsorship from Alliance Airlines, Smiths Detection, Bishopp and Gladstone Airport Corporation (also a long-standing partner of A Country Arts Practice and project partner of Art-Port), the tree will feature just under 180 individual pieces of bunting that wil...l be decorated by kindergarten and school aged children of the region and will be displayed at the Gladstone Airport during the Christmas period. We are offering several art kits containing all materials to schools, kindergartens and early learning centres in the region who wish to participate in the creation and contribution of this festive display. There will be three (3), free community art workshops for the project which will be offered to small groups on Thursday 12, 19 and 26 November 2020 between 9am-11am at the Gladstone Airport. These workshops will be facilitated by Melissa Peacock from A Country Arts Practice who is the project partner of Art-Port. Cameron Curd, Manager and Curator of the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum (GRAGM) will judge the art work for the most imaginative piece, awarding the winner a return flight from Gladstone to Brisbane for one adult and child (terms & conditions apply). This prize has been kindly donated by our airline sponsor, Alliance Airlines. We would warmly like to acknowledge and thank Gladstone Men’s Shed and Country Women’s Association, Tannum Sands Branch for designing and constructing this community Christmas tree. Spaces are limited, so ensure you submit your interest by Wednesday 30 September 2020, to avoid disappointment. For further information contact Melissa Peacock at [email protected] or DM @acountryartspractice
17.01.2022 Three gorgeous little girls - Lexie, Sadie & Laikie discovered some of the botanical paper pockets at the Botanic Walk today! Their Mum shared that they were very excited to find them. This free art has had a huge response in the last 24 hours, so every Sunday for the next 3 weeks, I’ll be hiding some more botanical paper works along the walk. To find out when and where they will be- follow me here @acountryartspractice #botanicalpaper #freeart #giftsfromnature #origami #gla...dstoneregion #qldartist #qldart Melissa from A Country Arts Practice acknowledges the Byellee, the Gooreng Gooreng, the Gurang and Taribelang Bunda people, the traditional custodians of the lands and waters of where she works. She offers her respect to their Elders past, present and emerging as we work towards a just, equitable and reconciled Australia. ‘From the Ground Up’ is a Artist in Residence/Community Arts project partnership with Conservation Volunteers Australia, NFPHouse and is funded by RADF. Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland Gladstone Area Water Board also proudly sponsors this project Photo credit @claudiamcleann
16.01.2022 This is Ashton, who is proudly pointing out his contribution to Art-Ports Community Christmas Tree. He, along with many other children who reside in the @gladstoneregion helped to make this public art piece that is being showcased at the Gladstone Airport. We’d love to see more of the students proudly show off their work, so if you have captured the moment - let us know (and tag @acountryartspractice). By the way, Ashton- I LOVE your pink Santa! #communityart #artinairport...s #publicart #christmas #christmastree #gladstone #gladstoneairport This project has been sponsored by Gladstone Airport Corporation, Bishopp advertising & Smiths Detection. Art-Port is a community cultural development partnership between Melissa Peacock from A Country Arts Practice & Gladstone Airport Corporation.
15.01.2022 Some lovely results from the Corymbia torelliana cook, mixed with some old scraps of artwork. #botanicalpaper #bowls #paper #corymbiatorelliana #sculpture #qldartist #qldart #cqart #gladstoneregion #organicart Melissa from A Country Arts Practice acknowledges the Byellee, the Gooreng Gooreng, the Gurang and Taribelang Bunda people, the traditional custodians of the lands and waters of where she works. ... She offers her respect to their Elders past, present and emerging as we work towards a just, equitable and reconciled Australia. ‘From the Ground Up’ is a Artist in Residence/Community Arts project partnership with Conservation Volunteers Australia, NFPHouse and is funded by RADF. Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland Gladstone Area Water Board also proudly sponsors this project
13.01.2022 It’s so nice to get back to my creative comfort zone- drawing! Very excited to start this commission- hard to put the conte down! #drawing #abstractexpressionism #conte #organicink #fabriano #commission
13.01.2022 Some serious sewing & pressing is happening behind the scenes for Art-Ports Community Christmas Tree- with some selfless volunteers from QCWA Tannum Sands Branch These double sided pieces of calico bunting will hold 352 drawings by children of the Gladstone Region and will be open to the public to view from the 1st of December. I’m so grateful to the many people who have put their hand up to help with this project. Another great example of the community spirit in this region.... #christmas #community #tree #communityart #sewing #bunting #gladstoneregion #4680 #regionalart #publicart Thanks to Gladstone Airport Corporation, Bishopp advertising & Smiths Detection for sponsoring this project. Art-Port is a community cultural development partnership between Melissa Peacock from A Country Arts Practice & Gladstone Airport Corporation
13.01.2022 The many ghoulish faces of this finished random weave, using fallen inflorescence. Now hanging in our stairway to humorously haunt any passers by! It was fiddly, often infuriating but fun and I’m looking forward to doing a whole lot more of these in the future! #randomweave #infloresence #organicart #weaving #gladstoneregion
13.01.2022 The gifts tags are here at the Botanic Walk, ready for you to find! #freeart #botanicalart #botanicalpaper #landart #installationart #installation #canoepointtannumsands #gladstone #gladstoneregion #cqartist #qldart #qldartist ... Melissa from A Country Arts Practice acknowledges the Byellee, the Gooreng Gooreng, the Gurang and Taribelang Bunda people, the traditional custodians of the lands and waters of where she works. She offers her respect to their Elders past, present and emerging as we work towards a just, equitable and reconciled Australia. ‘From the Ground Up’ is a Artist in Residence/Community Arts project partnership with Conservation Volunteers Australia, NFPHouse and is funded by RADF. Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland Gladstone Area Water Board also proudly sponsors this project
12.01.2022 The 45th Rio Tinto Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards @gladstoneartgallerymuseum opens today and my work ‘Seeing what Outside has to Offer’ is in it! This botanical paper sculpture is made from Eucalyptus, Whistling Pine, Corymbia torelliana & Tropical Almond leaves and is intended to symbolise my appreciation for what the local natural environment (even at its most fragile) has to offer. These bowls also reference Offering bowls, which have long been connected to spiritual and religious practices that symbolise appreciation. #artawards #botanicalpaper #sculpture #exhibition #offeringbowls #organicart #gladstoneregion #gladstoneregionalartgallery #cqartist #qldartist #australianart #4680
12.01.2022 Holiday vibes, directed by Edgar:
11.01.2022 There’s seven greeting cards made from grevillea (with matching envelopes) hidden along the beach side of the botanic walk- our toddler son has named it the ‘Card Hunt’. This will be the last time I will be leaving free art along the botanic walk, but stay tuned for more community art adventures that will be happening soon! #freeart #botanicalpaper #communityart #artinnature #canoepointtannumsands #gladstone #gladstoneregion ... Melissa from A Country Arts Practice acknowledges the Byellee, the Gooreng Gooreng, the Gurang and Taribelang Bunda people, the traditional custodians of the lands and waters of where she works. She offers her respect to their Elders past, present and emerging as we work towards a just, equitable and reconciled Australia. ‘From the Ground Up’ is a Artist in Residence/Community Arts project partnership with Conservation Volunteers Australia, NFPHouse and is funded by RADF. Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland Gladstone Area Water Board also proudly sponsors this project
11.01.2022 ‘Botanic Walk, Canoe Point. Tannum Sands, Gladstone Region’. Work in progress. Dyptich. Pastel on Arches paper. 63 x 136cm ... Melissa from A Country Arts Practice acknowledges the Byellee, the Gooreng Gooreng, the Gurang and Taribelang Bunda people, the traditional custodians of the lands and waters of where she works. She offers her respect to their Elders past, present and emerging as we work towards a just, equitable and reconciled Australia. ‘From the Ground Up’ is a Artist in Residence/Community Arts project partnership with Conservation Volunteers Australia, NFPHouse and is funded by RADF. Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland Gladstone Area Water Board also proudly sponsors this project #landscapeart #australianartist #drawing #abstractdrawing #coastalliving #dyptich #cqartist #qldartist #gladstoneregion #tannumsands
11.01.2022 Spot Louie, our Miniature Groodle in the drawing above. #abstractart #drawing #groodle #dogsofinstagram #dogsarefamily
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11.01.2022 Yesterday’s experimental pulp actually turned out pretty well! They’ve been put into the paper press, waiting for their next purpose.... Melissa from A Country Arts Practice acknowledges the Byellee, the Gooreng Gooreng, the Gurang and Taribelang Bunda people, the traditional custodians of the lands and waters of where she works. ... She offers her respect to their Elders past, present and emerging as we work towards a just, equitable and reconciled Australia. ‘From the Ground Up’ is a Artist in Residence/Community Arts project partnership with Conservation Volunteers Australia, NFPHouse and is funded by RADF. Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland Gladstone Area Water Board also proudly sponsors this project
10.01.2022 You know it’s been a great workshop when you have more participants turn up than expected! We braved the heat outside to experience a lemon Myrtle cook, along with couching and drying a melaleuca pulp. But the real magic happened under the air conditioner! So many beautiful festive decorations were made this morning from a diverse range of botanical paper sheets and recycled materials. It was inspiring and I enjoyed every minute. I hope everyone else did too! #festivedecorat...ions #botanicalpaper #recycledart #organicart #communityart #creative #inspiring #christmas #gladstoneregion #4680 @qcwatannumsands Country Women meet Art: Artist in Residence Community Project is funded by RADF. Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland
10.01.2022 Prep work is well under way for next week! Some subtle eco-dyeing on calico (lots of experimenting, challenging recipes & research) and a big bucket of stripped cocoa palm fronds for random weaving.....With some paper pulp resting, waiting to be pressed. Country Women meet Art: Artist in Residence Community Project is funded by RADF. Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture in regio...nal Queensland #ecodye #randonweaving #artistinresidence @qcwatannumsands #communityart #organicart #gladstoneregion See more
10.01.2022 Mount Larcom State School-thank you! These students not only produced excellent, often thought provoking work but the conversations had were also extremely engaging. There’s a great body of bunting work on display at Art-Port, showcasing what has been produced throughout the project so far. Can’t wait to bring it all together! Thanks to Gladstone Airport Corporation, Bishopp advertising & Smiths Detection for sponsoring this project. Art-Port is a community cultural develop...ment partnership between Melissa Peacock from A Country Arts Practice & Gladstone Airport Corporation. #communityart #christmas #publicart #bunting #drawing #gladstoneregion #gladstoneairport #4680 #mountlarcom #artinairport See more
09.01.2022 Come & join me!
09.01.2022 This has been such a lovely thing to do for the local community!
08.01.2022 Some highlights of today’s workshop on site at Sand Piper Park, Gladstone with @gladstoneregionalcouncil Conservation Team and the Gladstone team @conservationvolunteers This afternoon we took a look at the botanical paper we made yesterday, which had been hit by a storm overnight, but still survived! Some fantastic indentations by a possible pelt of hail (more images to follow) and a flutter of fragile pieces amongst a solid piece of paper that was still hanging from the ma...keshift clothesline! We used organic inks made from the soap tree berries and a eucalyptus cook. Then used organic brushes from Fountain head weed, Casuarina leaves, feathers and carved sticks. A creative connection to country was the inspiration as the conversation about conservation flowed. #gladstoneregion #4680 #conservationvolunteers #organicart #landart #environmentalart #botanicalpaper #ink #fountainhead #casuarina #conservation #workingwithweeds Melissa from A Country Arts Practice acknowledges the Byellee, the Gooreng Gooreng, the Gurang and Taribelang Bunda people, the traditional custodians of the lands and waters of where she works. She offers her respect to their Elders past, present and emerging as we work towards a just, equitable and reconciled Australia. ‘From the Ground Up’ is a Artist in Residence/Community Arts project partnership with Conservation Volunteers Australia, NFPHouse and is funded by RADF. Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland Gladstone Area Water Board also proudly sponsors this project @ Gladstone, Queensland
07.01.2022 ‘Not designed to last’. This no cook botanical paper process was an experiment to represent all the rubbish that has been thoughtlessly left in the landscape, consequently having an impact of the longevity of the land. This paper is not designed to last. It will break and breakdown quickly. I was not careful with it. It is fragile, but strength lies in parts. It’s made from Melaleuca bark (paper bark) banana bush and Fabriano paper, soaked for 24 hours. #botanicalpaper #mela...leuca #bananabush #fabrianopaper #sustainableart Melissa from A Country Arts Practice acknowledges the Byellee, the Gooreng Gooreng, the Gurang and Taribelang Bunda people, the traditional custodians of the lands and waters of where she works. She offers her respect to their Elders past, present and emerging as we work towards a just, equitable and reconciled Australia. ‘From the Ground Up’ is a Artist in Residence/Community Arts project partnership with Conservation Volunteers Australia, NFPHouse and is funded by RADF. Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland Gladstone Area Water Board also proudly sponsors this project
05.01.2022 There will be some more little land art installations arriving at the Botanic Walk, Canoe Point this Sunday. This time though, if you spot them and like them- they are yours! These little organic gifts are made by me in collaboration with the local landscape. These little pockets are made from from Melaleuca (paper bark tree) Banana bush and Fabriano paper. Enjoy! #botanicalpaper #origami #landart #giftsfromnature #freeart #paperbark #bananabush #fabrianopaper #canoepointtan...numsands #gladstoneregion #qldartist #australisnart #landscapeartist Melissa from A Country Arts Practice acknowledges the Byellee, the Gooreng Gooreng, the Gurang and Taribelang Bunda people, the traditional custodians of the lands and waters of where she works. She offers her respect to their Elders past, present and emerging as we work towards a just, equitable and reconciled Australia. ‘From the Ground Up’ is a Artist in Residence/Community Arts project partnership with Conservation Volunteers Australia, NFPHouse and is funded by RADF. Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland Gladstone Area Water Board also proudly sponsors this project
05.01.2022 A little sneak peak at the Community Christmas Tree that has been designed and made by the Gladstone Mens Shed for our upcoming project at Art-Port. With bunting made by members @qcwatannumsands and artwork to be made by students at Boyne Island Primary School, Miriam Vale State School, Mt Larcom State School and children attending Bambini Early Learning Centre, this public art piece will represent another unique collaboration for the Gladstone Region. Starting in Novembe...r and the final product presented on December 1st, with judging of the most creative drawing announced shortly after (a great prize offered too!) the tree will feature just under 180 pieces of individual drawings. As coordinator and curator of this project, I’m continually so grateful for the work that the men’s shed and @qcwa1922 do. With an enormous thanks to Gladstone Airport Corporation, Bishopp advertising & Smiths Detection for sponsoring this project and Alliance Airlines for the prize!! #communityart #christmas #publicart #collaboration #bishoppadvertising #smithsdetection #gladstoneairportcorporation #allianceairlines #gladstone #gladstoneregion #4680 #boyneislandprimary #miriamvalestateschool #mtlarcomstateschool #bambiniearlylearningcentre @ Boyne Island, Queensland, Australia See more
04.01.2022 Happy 13 years of husband & wife stuff for us today! Took the day off to ride bikes & hang out at the beach.
03.01.2022 Thank you SO much @bambiniearlylearning Boyne Island for joining me this morning for Art-Ports first Community Christmas Tree workshop. The kids got a behind the scenes tour with the CEO before the drawing (and dancing!) began. Beautiful work everyone, I can’t wait to see them on the tree! Many thanks also to the educators for my NAIDOC necklace Thanks to Gladstone Airport Corporation, Bishopp advertising & Smiths Detection for sponsoring this project. ... Art-Port is a community cultural development partnership between Melissa Peacock from A Country Arts Practice & Gladstone Airport Corporation. #communityart #christmas #publicart #bunting #drawing #artforkids #gladstoneregion #gladstoneairport #4680 #artinairports
03.01.2022 I spent the morning at QCWA Tannum Sands Branch yesterday with many others, getting the space ready for the upcoming native garden project. The camaraderie & community spirit was so alive. I had such a great time and feel so honoured to be a part of it. There were many individuals who took the time out of there Saturday morning to help -just because they wanted to. Excellent stuff! @qcwa1922 @gladstoneregion @gladstoneregionalcouncil #tannumsands #gladstoneregion #nativegarden #communityproject #volunteering #volunteeringisfun
02.01.2022 The results from the lemon myrtle cook on Saturday as part of the community arts workshop. If you took part, let me know if you’d like a sheet (or the bowl)! #communityart #workshop #lemonmyrtle #botanicalpaper Country Women meet Art: Artist in Residence Community Project is funded by RADF.... Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland
02.01.2022 This weekend will be the last ‘find the free art’ But going out with something great: greeting cards (and matching envelopes) made from Grevilleas! Enjoy the walk and the discovery- not only of these pieces, but what the outdoors has to offer every single day. #botanicalpaper #freeart #grevillea #greetingcards #envelopes #canoepointtannumsands #tannumsands #gladstoneregion #artistofinstagram #cqartist #qldartist #organicart ... Melissa from A Country Arts Practice acknowledges the Byellee, the Gooreng Gooreng, the Gurang and Taribelang Bunda people, the traditional custodians of the lands and waters of where she works. She offers her respect to their Elders past, present and emerging as we work towards a just, equitable and reconciled Australia. ‘From the Ground Up’ is a Artist in Residence/Community Arts project partnership with Conservation Volunteers Australia, NFPHouse and is funded by RADF. Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland Gladstone Area Water Board also proudly sponsors this project
01.01.2022 21 weeks of collaborating with the natural environment at the Botanic Walk, Canoe Point. 21 pieces that are a response to my time in this space- sights, sounds & sense of place. Ink on Whistling pine botanical paper, various sizes. #landart #installationart #publicart #environmentalart #botanicalpaper #whistlingpine #sights #sounds #senseofplace #canoepointtannumsands #tannumsands #gladstoneregion #organicart #qldartist #cqartist ... Melissa from A Country Arts Practice acknowledges the Byellee, the Gooreng Gooreng, the Gurang and Taribelang Bunda people, the traditional custodians of the lands and waters of where she works. She offers her respect to their Elders past, present and emerging as we work towards a just, equitable and reconciled Australia. ‘From the Ground Up’ is a Artist in Residence/Community Arts project partnership with Conservation Volunteers Australia, NFPHouse and is funded by RADF. Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland Gladstone Area Water Board also proudly sponsors this project
