Another great few days in Gladstone spruiking the benefits of investment in arts and culture and to present the new draft A & C policy and plan. Had a good hearing and now it’s a matter of the feedback process and finalisation. Lucky enough to be in town when the Carnival Spirit stopped in for the day, with its 3000 passengers and crew. The East Shores Markets and local makers were doing a roaring trade as was most of the rest of Gladstone city. Great to see the city and the Gladstone Art Gallery abuzz and to think what the visitor experience could become in the future, if all goes according to plan.
Daily Archives: June 24, 2018
Townsville Makers Embrace the Nitty Gritty of Arts Business
Spent last weekend in Townsville working with local artists, writers and filmmakers on the nitty gritty of planning for and setting up a sustainable arts business. Initially we discussed the importance of approach and how to think more ‘businessy’ as well as how an understanding of the scope of the arts business world can help to identify where the opportunities are. With the right approach, insight, curiosity, enthusiasm and a few fundamental business principles and skills, setting up and running a successful arts business is not so hard. Good luck everybody. Thanks to the Townsville City Council and Flying Arts Alliance
Artwork and image: Amanda Feher.





