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25.01.2022 #AWARDS Finalists for the Australian Event Awards 2020 have now been announced and the full list is up on their website. Woot woot Gold Coast Music Awards! Congrats on your nomination! Peter Rix AM, Co-Chair of the judging panel, stated: "Congratulations to all the finalists. The quality of the entries has meant a very high-scoring year, significantly higher than previous years and the judges have definitely had their work cut out for them.... Winners will be announced October 21 More: https://eventawards.com.au/announcement2020/ #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #goldcoastmusicawards #pivottwistturn #surviveandthrive

24.01.2022 #MUSICBACKERSFUND The $1 Million American Express Music Backers Fund has been established to help Australian music businesses, artists and fans to keep the music playing in whatever way possible. The grant is available to provide a boost to get back on track or to help shift focus to new growth. Depending on the type of support youre after there are three streams available. ... Back on Track provides grants of up to AU$10,000 to help you get back to doing what you do best. Transformation and Growth provides grants of up to $25,000 for those wanting to invest in new opportunities and Innovation and Community Impact is up to $50,000 available for initiatives that have appositive impact on the broader music loving community. Two rounds will be delivered, with the first closing 13 September and the second closing 9 November. More: https://amex.co/3gAgeeq #creativegold #weraregoldcoast #musicactionplan2021 #goldcoastmusic

24.01.2022 #HOMEAWAYFROMHOME The Gold Coast Film Festival have curated an enticing selection of European films for you to enjoy at Home of the Arts next month. The European Film Festival | Gold Coast Film Festival springs into HOTA from September 13-15. ... Tickets: www.hota.com.au/european-film-festival/ #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #HOTA #GoldCoastFilmFestival2020 #filmfestival #europeanfilmfestival #goldcoastfilm

24.01.2022 #THEBUSINESSOFMUSIC #ENROLNOW Delivered through the City of Gold Coast Music Action Plan 2021 (MAP) and TAFE Queensland, The Business of Music (BOM) is a bespoke course led by industry experts run over nine weeks that will take your music business goals, skills, knowledge and networks to the next level! To help support our music sector in the current environment places in the next intake will have fees 100% supported by the MAP valued at over $2000 per place. BOM 5 starts Tue...sday 6 October and runs through to Tuesday 1 December 2020. Enrolments are open NOW and close 5pm Friday 2 October. Places are limited to 20 per intake for Gold Coast-based music industry professionals who can evidence a minimum of two years professional activity. Note: you must also be a GC Resident and an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. More: https://bit.ly/2W98GaC Enrol here: https://bit.ly/2VPuPKD Questions? Hit up Sam Creyton, Program Lead for Sector Development here: [email protected] #creativegold #musicactionplan2021 #TAFEQLD #thebusinessofmusic #goldcoastmusic #growlocalgoglobal #weareallinthistogether Image: Peter Wheeler Photography

24.01.2022 #GRANTWRITING Online Grant Writing Information Session for Local Groups. Want to develop your grant writing skills and find out how to apply for sources of funding? Join us Friday 25 September, 12.30pm 1.30pm online via Teams to learn about grants and philanthropy, get the basics on researching and planning your grant application, work on a simple grants template and develop skills to write a grant application.... To secure your place, please register for this session online here: https://bit.ly/3iwuneu For more, phone 07 5581 6642 or visit www.cityofgoldcoast.com.au/cityconnect #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #yougottobeinittowinit

23.01.2022 #GOLDCOASTFILM Calling all screen practitioners working in the Gold Coast screen industry! Earlier this year, QUT (Queensland University of Technology) supported by the City of Gold Coast, conducted research into the profile of the screen sector on the Gold Coast. The Gold Coast Independent Screen Production report has now been published and it reveals that the City is a hub for feature film, commercial and online screen content production.... City of Gold Coast and Gold Coast Film Festival invite local screen industry to join us on Monday 21 September, 5.30pm-7.30pm at Home of the Arts to hear the reports findings and participate in the discussions around the direction of the sector moving forward. Register here https://bit.ly/3ce8TAZ #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #goldcoastfilmfestival #goldcoastfilm #goldcoastbusiness #independentfilm

23.01.2022 #CLOSINGSOON Applications are open now for this exciting (First Nations identified) position that contributes to the development and promotion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists on the Gold Coast. The opportunity is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants with a strong background working in the First Nations arts and cultural sector, combined with well-developed partnership / stakeholder engagement and program management skills.... Find out more about this opportunity here: https://bit.ly/3c1rIHj Applications close 30 September 2020. #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #firstnationsarts #goldcoastarts #culturestrategy2023 Image: Collaborative beach installation with Fiona Foley. South Stradbroke Island Indigenous Artists Camp.

22.01.2022 #WOMENINMUSIC Congratulations Emily Hopley (pictured) and Izellah Connelly on your selection from over 340 applicants nationally to participate in the AIR Women In Music Mentorship Program! We can't wait to see what you do! For more click through below.... #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #musicactionplan2021 #professionalattachmentprogram #LENSGC #australianindependentrecordlabelsassociation #goldcoastmusic #blankGC Emily Hopley Izellah #whoruntheworld

22.01.2022 Join the latest Level Up Arty Bites workshop online and explore creativity from wherever you are! In ‘Simple coiled weaving’ with Desert-Rain Magpie participants will be shown a simple coiled weaving technique which may be used to make small objects such as earrings or applied on a larger scale to make bowls and baskets. This technique is able to be woven by both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people of any gender, using natural fibres and/or contemporary materials. Desert-Rai...n Magpie is a Noongar woman from South-West Western Australia currently living and raising a family on Kombumerri Country in the Gold Coast. This workshop goes for 45 minutes and is suitable for participants aged 16+. We’ve included a creative materials list below, so you’re prepared for the workshop: Two 1m strands of a contemporary or natural fibre of your choice for the core of your weaving. The artist’s suggestions include jute, wool, recycled t-shirts or paper raffia, which can be found at discount and craft stores. A secondary contemporary or natural fibre for weaving around the core, cut into approximately 1m lengths for ease of use A needle with a large eye, either plastic or metal is suitable Scissors Arty Bites is a monthly series of art workshops aimed at providing access to art experiences to young people and adults within the local community. The Level Up Program is a City of Gold Coast initiative to support emerging young artists on the Gold Coast. The Level Up Public Program is proudly delivered by Art-Work Agency. Register now to participate: simple-coiled-weaving-desert-rain-magpie.eventbrite.com.au Further information email [email protected] #levelupgc #levelupgallery #goldcoast #artworkagency #artworkshop #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #artybites

22.01.2022 #BLAKDANCE #BLAKFORM BlakForm is a call out to mid career artists to further develop form and presentation opportunities for work. BlakForm is an intensive incubator and accelerator for artists and their producers. Applications close 18 September.... Find out more here: www.blakdance.org.au/blakform #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #blakdance #blakform #firstnationsdance

21.01.2022 #BLEACHFESTIVAL Happy Friday - it's day two of Bleach* Festival and but there are still another 9 to go! Have you been yet? What else will you be going along to? If you haven't already - check out the full program here: www.bleachfestival.com.au #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #bleachfestival2020 #placemakersgoldcoast #areyoureadyforthis #snoozeyoulose

21.01.2022 #SLAMMIN' GRAN SLAM 2020 DIGITAL EDITION! Searching for Bold Seniors to Slam Slam Poetry that is! As part of Queensland's Seniors Week's Be Bold Day, Everybody NOW is pleased to be partnering with Care Service Provider and Grow Bold champions, Feros Care to launch their seniors slam poetry initiative, Gran Slam ... Registrations are now open. https://www.everybodynow.com.au/granslam #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #everybodynow #feroscare #wordup #artsorganisationstriennialfundingprogram Image: Gran Slam, Art-Work Agency

20.01.2022 #PATTERNANDPLACE Metro Arts and Blaklash present an exhibition of contemporary works exploring lines and journeys and journey lines, movement, rhythm, routines and visceral impressions of place. Curated by the 2020 Blak Curatorial Exchange collective; including GC's own Tarni Eastwood alongside Christopher Bassi, Simon Carmichael, Tamika Grant-Iramu and Sam Harrison.... Blak Curatorial Exchange is a Blaklash project in partnership with Metro Arts, and proudly supported by City of Gold Coast, Digi Youth Arts and Creative Arts Alliance within the Regional Arts Services Network (RASN) an initiative of Arts Queensland. #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #firstnationsarts #firstnationscurators #firstnationscreatives #blaklash #metroarts #rasn #creativeartsalliance #artsqueensland #professionaldevelopment #NAIDOC2020 #alwayswasalwayswillbe

17.01.2022 #COMMUNITY Multicultural festivals and events will connect Queenslanders in 2021 with applications now open to share in $1 million funding through the Queensland Government's Celebrating Multicultural Queensland program. Apply by 25 September for an event that represents your community's cultural heritage. For more information: www.dlgrma.qld.gov.au/cmq-grants... #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #goldcoastartists #inclusive #united #harmonious

17.01.2022 #MINJERRIBAH #DANCELAB The Minjerribah Dance Lab is happening this week and we wish all participants a fantastic and inspiring three days! Nine practitioners are coming together to innovate, experiment and learn new techniques for creating dance and storytelling that connects kinship and country. Co-facilitated by Noonuccal Ngugi woman, Nix Gross, and Bundjalung-Yugambeh man, Thomas E.S. Kelly, this pilot initiative aims to build relationships between dance practitioners and ...communities and fuel cultural exchange through dance. Meet the facilitators, participants and team of the Minjerribah Dance Lab and find out more about each of these deadly artists here: https://bit.ly/3pisxlp Minjerribah Dance Lab is produced by BlakDance and is proudly supported in part by the City of Gold Coast. Image: courtesy BlakDance #blakdance #creatingpathways #treadingpathways #firstnationsdance #murrimagic #auntyrona #artsqld #caa #rasn #qyac #accessarts #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #goldcoastdance #contemporarydance #alwayswasalwayswillbe #NAIDOC2020

16.01.2022 #CREATINGOURFUTURE An increasing majority (84%) of Australians recognise the positive impacts of the arts across a range of areas including child development and education, health and wellbeing and the future economy! The 'Creating Our Future: Results of the National Arts Participation Survey' is out now.... Read it here: www.australiacouncil.gov.au/research/creating-our-future #creativegold #weargoldcoast #RADF #goldcoastartists #goldcoastarts #artsparticipation #australiacouncilforthearts Cover image: TOY, by All The Queens Men. Proudly supported in part by the Gold Coast Regional Arts Development Fund.

16.01.2022 #THROTTLE Throttle is a B-grade thriller viewed from within the safety of your own car.Oh wait up - its SOLD OUT. If you could still get a ticket it might look like this: 'Throttle is lit by your headlights, heard through your car radio and seen through your windscreen. This is a live-action drive-in with an exhilarating, 360-degree dance performance. Throttle is like nothing youve ever seen before! Scream with delight, dive under the dashboard or grip the hand of your fel...low passenger and ignite some fun-fuelled passion. Buckle your seatbelts, youre in for a ride!' Congratulations to The Farm on selling out again - in the best possible way! More: https://bit.ly/2R3wqdN #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #thefarm #goldcoastdance #brisbanefestival #brisbaneshowgrounds #leetlebitscary Images: Art-Work Agency

15.01.2022 #KITTYACCELERATOR Musicians and managers looking to up your release game - this is for YOU! #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #musicactionplan2021 #kittykittybangbang #professionaldevelopment #buildyourbusiness

15.01.2022 #SILENCE Incredibly proud to see tickets are SOLD OUT on this amazing new work from Gold Coast's Karul Projects at Brisbane Festival 2020 - the creative development of this work supported in part by the City of Gold Coast and the Home Of The Arts. Karul Projects Presents SILENCE. Choreographed by @tesk12... Produced by @BlakDance More: https://bit.ly/327nSJr #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #firstnationsdance #HOTA #blakdance #goldcoastartsandculture #karul #karulprojects #karulsmob #dance #theatre #art #newwork #premiere #culture #indigenous #firstnations #artists #getitgetitgetit #storytelling #treaty Images: Mik Richards

14.01.2022 #SWELL2020 SWELL Sculpture Festival is on now check it out! The Gold Coast has come alive with art and colour with Queenslands biggest outdoor sculpture show. Find 40+ bright, inspiring and unexpected sculptures dotted along the beautiful 1km stretch of Currumbin Beach as well as new locations across the Gold Coast there until September 20. All events are free. ... More: www.swellsculpture.com.au 2020 Winner - Mari Hirata, Sentinals. Image by Blair Garland #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #goldcoastartists #goldcoastscultpure #swellsculpturefestival

13.01.2022 #REMINDER FeedBack applications close 31 August. Gold Coast live music venues are invited to participate in FeedBack from 3-14 December 2020. Program your venue during the FeedBack dates and apply for a one off incentive grant to help support the costs!... Accompanied by an overarching, city wide promotional campaign, FeedBack, will spotlight live music and amplify the programming of local venues. Initiated by the City of Gold Coasts Music Advisory Group in response to COVID-19 and funded by the City of Gold Coast, FeedBack acknowledges that live music venues incur additional expenses to safeguard the health of musicians and audiences and require increased support. For more: https://bit.ly/2PZyGlS To apply: https://bit.ly/2Y2w5fx #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #musicactionplan2021 #goldcoastmusicadvisorygroup #goldcoastmusic #goldcoastvenues #goldcoastcreativebusiness #surviveandthrive Image credit: James Willis

12.01.2022 #LENSGC #TAKEOVER Over November/December the Level Up GC Artists In Residence are taking over the LENS GC platform. Week two featured @martinaclarkeart. Check out more of her fantastic work here https://bit.ly/373jBIk and find out more about her here: https://bit.ly/3fBcx9p... #LENSgoldcoast #LEVELUPGC #ANEWLENS #adifferentview #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #goldcoaststories #goldcoastartsandculture #goldcoastvoices #growlocalgoglobal Image: WHO OWNS THE SKY, Martina Clarke

12.01.2022 #LEVELUPGC Five emerging young #goldcoast artists will have the opportunity to transition to a career in the creative industries with the Level Up studio + gallery arts residency program. Applications close this Sunday. Apply now: https://bit.ly/3goDITX... #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #levelupresidency #youngartists #emergingartists #goldcoastartists

12.01.2022 #CREATINGCONNECTION Did you know the City of Gold Coast has a broad range of professional development opportunities that can assist in taking your arts career to the next level? Click through below to read more about some of these and how community minded Producer Sue Horkings, has found the perfect medium to create connection through experience via events management. https://bit.ly/3hqWwDm #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #producerplacementprogram #professionalattachmentprogram #somersetstoryfest #RADF #goldcoastsectordevelopment #awesomehumans

12.01.2022 #RISE The RISE Fund supports the arts and entertainment sector to reactivate. The Fund will provide $75 million in 202021 and funding decisions will consider a balance across art forms and types of activity, geographic and community diversity, and generation of jobs. RISE is an open competitive grant opportunity open NOW and will close to applications on 31 May 2021 at the latest, subject to allocation of funds. There are no rounds, applications will be accepted at any time ...between the opening and closing dates for the program. More: https://bit.ly/3js31Gk #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #artsfunding #surviveandthrive #reactivate

11.01.2022 #THISISBIG #BIGSOUND 2020 is one of BIGSOUNDs most important years in its 19 year history and #BIGSOUND2020 has announced they are making the move to be 100% virtual!!! Plus, they'll be introducing The BIGSOUND50... FREE to register (yes, you read that correctly - FREE) and on your screen Wed 21 and Thu 22 Oct (also available to delegates on demand!)... Read the full announcement via the link below. www.bigsound.org.au/news/announcements/bigsound-virtual #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #musicactionplan2021 #QMusic #goldcoastmusic #registernow

11.01.2022 #UNDERTHERAINBOW ANZ & Sydney Mardi Gras Community Grants provide financial funding for a wide range of purposes including education and training, community development and creation, arts and culture anything under the rainbow. Grants of $2,500, $5,000, $7,500 or $10,000 are available to LGBTIQ+ not-for-profit community organisations, charities and individuals doing work to help support Australian LGBTIQ+ communities.... Applications are open NOW and close on Sunday 4 October 2020, so apply now for your chance to win an ANZ & Sydney Mardi Gras Community Grant. More: https://bit.ly/2Z0TwX8 #creativegold #wearegoldcoast

10.01.2022 #RESPECT Diversity and inclusivity aren’t just the buzzwords of 2020. They are critical concepts, the correct implementation of which will have wide-ranging effects across all industries particularly music. https://bit.ly/3keBngh Join us November 17 for a conversation and networking event covering diverse representation across race, culture and ability in the music industry. We'll look at it all and why addressing diversity is so important. How we can influence equal opport...unity and diversity on a personal level and at an industry scale? When: Tuesday 17 November 2020 6:00-8:00pm Where: BLEACH* Club, Justins Park, The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads OR live online @facebook.com/goldcoastmusicawards Cost: FREE Register here: https://bit.ly/3p9X6cK The Gold Coast Music Industry Mingle is delivered by the Gold Coast Music Awards in collaboration with the Music Action Plan 2021. #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #musicactionplan2021 #goldcoastmusicawards #bleachfestival #placemakersgc #blankgc #goldcoastmusic #goldcoastartists

10.01.2022 #THEANCIENTBLOODS ANCSTR | Exploring identity to create a new legacy. Performed by The Ancient Bloods + Digi Youth Arts young people. Click through below to check it out. ... #creativegold #digiyoutharts #firstnationsarts #firstnationsmusic #firstnationsyouth #pathways #lokiliddle #toogood

09.01.2022 #SWELL2020 Currumbin will again become a hotspot of cultural celebration when the annual SWELL Sculpture Festival hits its shores from 11 20 September. For the first time, this years festival will include two pop-up exhibitions outside of Currumbin: northerlySWELL at Helensvale and westerlySWELL at Mudgeeraba. More here: https://bit.ly/3k4uxu1... #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #swellsculpturefestival2020 #goldcoastartists #artoutdoors #goldcoastsculpture

09.01.2022 #WATCHTHISSPACE The 2020/21 City of Gold Coast Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grant rounds will be opening soon! RADF provides funding towards exciting arts and cultural projects across all art forms, and supports artists at all stages of their career. ... In 2020/21 there are three grant rounds you can apply to: Activate Arts (two rounds) Activate Music (two rounds, up from one last year) Activate Small Grants - a new rolling grants program replacing the Germinate program. If you have an arts project that needs support or are looking to develop your career make sure to check out the 2020/21 RADF Guidelines that will be uploaded onto the City of Gold Coast website in the coming weeks... RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and City of Gold Coast to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #RADF #regionalartsdevelopmentfund #artsqueensland #artsfunding #projectfunding #creativefunding #goldcoastarts #goldcoastartists

09.01.2022 #OPPORTUNITY The Australia Council for the Arts is pleased to announce the Re-imagine: sector recovery initiatives fund. This new fund is offered in acknowledgment of the significant forces of change and evolution facing the cultural and creative industries. Re-imagine: sector recovery initiatives are offered in two streams:... ~The Cultural and creative solutions stream supports artists and organisations to re-imagine practice and operations in light of COVID-19 impacts. ~The Industry collaborations stream supports future-focused, cross-industry collaborations across and beyond the cultural and creative industries. Applications close 23 February 2021 at 5pm AEDT. Find out more and apply now: https://bit.ly/2KwP5ib #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #goldcoastartists #surviveandthrive

08.01.2022 #NOWOPEN Australia Council for the Arts First Nations Emerging Career Development Award. Open to Australian First Nations artists between 18-30 years old, living in Australia or overseas to pursue their professional development. This unique opportunity is available to artists and arts workers in all disciplines including dance, literature, poetry, visual arts, theatre, community arts and music.... 2 Awards at $10,000 each | Applications close 28 September 2020 Click through below for more #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #firstnationsarts #goldcoastartists #careerdevelopment

08.01.2022 #WORKWITHUS Applications are open now for this exciting (First Nations identified) position that contributes to the development and promotion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists through the delivery of programs and initiatives that elevate the rich First Nations heritage and culture of the Gold Coast. We are seeking someone with a strong background working in the First Nations arts and cultural sector, combined with well-developed partnership / stakeholder engag...ement and program management skills. Find out more about this opportunity here: https://bit.ly/3c1rIHj Applications close 30 September 2020. #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #firstnationsarts #goldcoastarts #culturestrategy2023

08.01.2022 #TONIGHT #MUSICINDUSTRYMINGLE SINGING THE BLUES: Mental health and the music industry Working in the music industry is consistently recognised as a risk factor for mental health issues and in a year that has been turned upside down for many in the music industry, it is now more important than ever to take care of yourselves and each other and tonight well be talking about just that.... The discussion will be lead by experienced facilitator and music industry leader Samantha Morris and we'll hear from: ~Paige Gaudry - who is a Psychologist and experienced mental health first aid facilitator working with Crew Care. ~Mikey Perry - aka award winning musician PACES who continues to wear a grin on his face and pour out creative magic through the ups and downs. ~Graham Ashton - of Footstomp Music fame who holds over 20 years experience working with artists and negotiating the music industry. You can join us in person at Mo's Desert Clubhouse* in Burleigh Heads. Numbers are limited and you must register to attend. Register here: https://bit.ly/2FfWJet OR Watch online from 6.45pm for a live stream of the panel discussion @facebook.com/goldcoastmusicawards * Mo's Desert Clubhouse operate a Stage Queensland approved COVID Safe Plan. The GoldCoast Music Industry Mingles are proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast Music Action Plan 2021. #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #musicactionplan2021 #goldcoastmusic #GCMA #mosdesertclubhouse #surviveandthrive

07.01.2022 #SHAREDRESOURCES Thankyou to Esther Anatolitis for sharing this incredibly generous series of resources all downloadable (+ editable), and free! Templates under people, programs, governance, strategy, advocacy and more. Wow, this is (creative) gold! https://bit.ly/34sfHJf #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #measuretwicecutonce #surviveandthrive

06.01.2022 #SUNDAYSCHOOL ‘Plein Air, Boats On The Water’, hosted by Dr Chris Bennie, is on this Sunday 29 November. Plein Air is a series of site-specific art excursions to unique Gold Coast locations. Activities are self guided and can include drawing, painting, taking photographs, creating site-specific sculptural interventions, performing, writing or simply thinking or conversely not-thinking. Participants can request guidance and/or critique on their work or simply enjoy a day out ...with fellow creatives from the community. Meet at The Jetty behind Peters Fish Market, 120 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach 1 pm. More here https://bit.ly/3qanP9R RSVP: Not essential but they’d love to know if you’re going to be joining! Email [email protected] #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #thewallsartspace #goldcoastartists Images: courtesy The Walls

05.01.2022 #HOTDATE KIMBERLY STOKES | PUNCTURE TO THE WIND Opening this Saturday 5 September, 4-7pm The Walls Art Space... 4/18 Mountain View Avenue, Miami More: https://bit.ly/2Z0EqRe COVID-19 Guidelines: The Walls are operating under an approved COVID safety plan and follow social distancing guidelines. There is limited capacity at the art space and you may be asked to wait a short while before entering. Please stay home if you are feeling unwell. #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #thewallsartspace #kimberleystokes #goldcoastartists #artsorganisationstriennialfundingprogram Image: Kimberly Stokes, An Exercise In Release No.3, 2020. Credit: Artist.

05.01.2022 #LEVELUPGC Dont miss out! Only 3 days left to get your applications in for the Level Up Residency Program Incubator for Young Artists. The residency is a great opportunity of young artists aged 18 to 25 years transitioning from school, work or tertiary studies to a career in the creative industries on the Gold Coast. The program includes a shared co-working studio, artist fee, professional development and industry experience.... For more information or to apply online go to cityofgoldcoast.com.au/levelup Applications close - 6pm Sunday 30 August 2020 #creativegold #wearegoldcost #levelupgc #levelupgallerygc #youngartists #goldcoastartists Image: courtesy Level Up

04.01.2022 #DNA Celebrated for her printmaking, painting and sculptural pieces, Gold Coast-based Indigenous artist Glennys Briggs has delivered a monumental piece of artwork as part of Bleach* Festival 2020. Read more about it here: https://bit.ly/36zXKYN ~... And find it here: https://bit.ly/2IBUKCz #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #goldcoastartists #firstnationsartists #NAIDOC2020 #alwayswasalwayswillbe #bleachfestival2020 #placemakersgoldcoast Image: Glennys Briggs, courtesy Bleach* Festival 2020.

03.01.2022 #THESEASON The UK/Australia Season (the Season) is a joint initiative by the British Council and the Australian Governments Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to strengthen and build cultural connections. Organistions can now apply for grants up to $40,000 for the 'Australia in the UK' stream. ... Applications close Monday 5 October 2020, 2pm AEST. For more information visit https://bit.ly/3hyL3Sc #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #britishcouncil #DFAT #goldcoastartists

02.01.2022 #GRANSLAM You're Invited to a Free poetry event! The countdown is on for Gran Slam LIVE this Friday night! A free, interactive, slam poetry event for all lovers of words, live streamed direct to the comfort of your own home, presented by @EverybodyNOW and @Feros Care.... This bold affair will be hosted by award-winning comedian, Jenny Wynter, with special guest appearances by renowned spoken word poets Luka Lesson and Sarah Temporal and music by Gordon Hamilton and Tom Thum. BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE.. the stars of the show are a razor-sharp collective of Gran Slamming Poets (who just happen to be between 60 and 99 years young). Tune in and Turn it Up on Friday November 27th for a BIG night IN! REGISTER HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/gran-slam-live #creativegold #wearegoldcoat #everybodynow #feroscare #jennywynter #lukalesson #sarahtemporal #gordonhamilton #tomthum #goldcoastartists #goldcoastpoets #goldcoastwriters #goldcoastgrans

02.01.2022 #BATTLE The first rule of Art Battle is....tell everyone about Art Battle! The (art) battle is on! The Gold Coasts meanest artists will battle it out to create the best artwork in an hour and youre the witness.... Find out more on the HOTA website below. #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #artbattle #HOTA

01.01.2022 #GOLDCOASTSONGHUBS Coming soon! https://bit.ly/2GCj6LG Watch this space!... #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #musicactionplan2021 #songhubs2020 #APRAAMCOS #bignoteproductions

01.01.2022 #GOLDCOASTSUCCESS The Play Local grant program will see local artists strutting their stuff on stages at Mo's Desert Clubhouse, Dust Temple and Home of the Arts! For more click through below.... #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #artsfunding #artsqueensland #MosDesertClubhouse #HOTA #DustTemple #BlankGC #goldcoastartists #surviveandthrive

01.01.2022 #INTRODUCING #MOSDESERTCLUBHOUSE The City of Gold Coast has partnered with Mo’s Desert Clubhouse for our next round of paid Professional Attachments. Mo’s Desert Clubhouse is a multi-functional creative warehouse and venue. The Burleigh Heads space is owned and operated by artists, with the purpose of offering a Sizzler-sized smorgasbord of opportunities for creative endeavours. Mo’s caters for music, art and creative events, operating in a Creative Industry zone, essentially... if your event has a creative element, Mo’s is your space. In 2021 you (yes you!) could have the chance to work with this leading organisation and gain on the ground experience + grow your professional portfolio. Applications open Friday 04 December 2020 | Watch this space for more details and a link to the application form. #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #growlocalgoglobal #goldcoastcreatives Image credit: Samantha Townsend, Melting Wax Photography

01.01.2022 #DABILBUNG Bleach* Festival 2020 is live from 12 November and features an iteration of Libby Harwards' DABILBUNG (broken water) series. In combination with tools from her previous ALREADY OCCUPIED series Libby will create a DECONSTRUCTION zone which explores Aboriginal Sovereignty with particular focus on our water-ways. Watch this installation grow from 12 to 22 November at the Burleigh Bleach* site, and join Libby for a performative collaboration with Unregistered Master B...uilder November 21 at 5:30pm. Book online - it's free but numbers are limited to 50. https://bleachfestival.com.au/events/dabilbung-brokenwater/ Previous works: www.libbyharward.art #alwayswasalwayswillbe #alreadyoccupied #deadstream_tv #deadstreamtv #waterfortherivers #aboriginalsovereignty #NAIDOC2020 #creativegold #wearegoldcoast #bleachfestival2020 #placemakersgoldcoast