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23.01.2022 Congratulations Brenden

23.01.2022 This year an unusual double entry was selected as an Archibald Prize finalist - Ernest Brothers, by artists Digby Webster and Neil Tomkins. We were lucky enough to have Digby walk us through his process and take us on a visit to see his work at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. #IDPwD

20.01.2022 Congratulations Brenden. Well deserved

14.01.2022 Congratulations Alison, great work from Crossroad Arts

09.01.2022 The last workshop! And who better to hang with than the very excellent Linda from #conservationvolunteersaustralia Councillor Churchill & wife Sue also joined i...n the decorating of #handmadepaper #cubes (too busy chatting for photo opportunities!) and of course the kids joined in. Thank you @crowstreetcreate for a great night. RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland Santos GLNG also supports this project. See more

07.01.2022 DAVID Conway might not be able to surf, rock climb or play sport like he used to, but the Mackay man has found a passion in art to carry him through the hard ti...mes. On February 19, 2004, Mr Conway’s life changed forever. He fell 20m to the ground while rock climbing and was left completely blind and paralysed from the chest down. He was only 20 years old at the time of the accident. Despite the constant challenges he has faced over the years, Mr Conway has remained positive, painting in his spare time and even writing a collection of unique quotes. Early Morning Inspiration, Mr Conway’s debut book, features those quotes and has already inspired readers across the region. I have had people tell me how they read my book when they are having a bad day and it makes them feel better, Mr Conway said. All I really want to do at the end of the day is to help people with my story, so I’m glad I can do that. Mr Conway said he first picked up a paintbrush three months after returning home from a 15-month stint in hospital. He was adjusting to life in a wheelchair, with limited vision, and needed something to take his mind off the pain. Starting with charcoal, Mr Conway’s vision has improved slightly over the years and now he can paint with vibrant colours. My doctor said the way my vision has improved is kind of a miracle, he said. Most people with a similar injury lose their vision completely and it never returns. I feel extremely lucky that I can still see shapes and colours. You can buy a copy of Early Morning Inspiration at the Artist Collective shop in Caneland Central. The shop, which features many of Mr Conway’s artworks, opened last week and is a space where 11 local artists show their creations. #DavidConway #EarlyMorningInspiration #MackayArtist #MkyArts #CanelandCentral #CanelandArtistCollectiveShop Story originally published in Daily Mercury 15 Jan 2020 by Rainee Shepperson. For subscription details follow the link to www.dailymercury.com.au

06.01.2022 I apologise for the lack of activity from ARTSynergy since the new year. I go into hibernation over summer. The website will resume in the coming weeks and news and events will be shared again on this FB page. The cooler weather is coming.

04.01.2022 The power of water. The most beautiful photo you'll see today. Antonis Tsapatakis by Nicholas Samaras

02.01.2022 ENROL NOW! Crossroad Arts 2020 Workshop Program TERM 1 Performance in the Gallery - drama workshops for all abilities! When: Tuesday 4th of February - Tuesday... March 24th (8wks) Time: 9.30am-10.30am Cost: $15p/class TERM 1 Stretchy Pants - dance and movement workshops for all abilities! When: Tuesday 18th of February - Tuesday March 24th (6wks) Time: 11.00am-12.30pm Cost: $15p/class For more information or to register check out our website: https://www.crossroadarts.com.au/community-development Image: a photo of two people holding a blue balloon between their arms. They are laughing. Photo credit: Jim Cullen Photographer

01.01.2022 People with Disability Australia (PWDA) would like to invite LGBTIQA+ people with disability from far and wide to join them with Northcott to proudly march toge...ther in the 2020 Mardi Gras Parade in Sydney. Please send your expression of interest to [email protected] or call 1800 422 015 and ask to speak with the Mardi Gras Co-ordinator. For more information about the Mardi Gras parade and accessibility, please visit: https://www.mardigras.org.au/parade-accessibility See more