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📸PORTRAITS WITH BRENDEN📸
Hi everyone, it's Brenden from Crossroad Arts. I would like to invite you all to come along to be interviewed and have your portrait taken by me for my new project called "Portraits with Brenden" which will take place this year. Today I interviewed Traci Lietzke about her work and aspirations.
😎How long have you worked with Crossroad Arts and what type of roles have you had?😎
That's hard! Probably about ten years ago I worked doing marketing and doing projects. I worked with you Brenden in theatre productions and going to Bluecare and then I took a break and came back three years ago to be the secretary of the Board which means I get to do a lot of fun things like volunteering at productions, and coming into all the fun events that happen at Crossroad Arts and now I have stepped down as secretary and I am going to be a regular Board member.
😎What inspirations do you have in life?😎
Artistically I am inspired by nature. But in a lot of the work that I do artistically I think community is the most important thing and I really enjoy sharing skills and getting other people excited about art and involved in art.
😎Have you travelled around the world before and where did you travel to?😎
I was born in the USA. I have travelled to Mexico and Guatemala and a good bit of Europe. I lived in Italy for a couple of years and Ireland for a year and then I met an Australian and decided to move over here. I have been here for 21 years now. Australia is my home now.
😎How do you feel about working with other artists with disability?😎
I think the most exciting projects I have worked on have been with people with disability because they have such great joy for creativity and what they are doing and so much enthusiasm and I think it is really important that ALL people are given the chance to be creative.
😎What type of art making do you like the best?😎
Most of the work that I do is printmaking but I also enjoy making books and I tend to make things that are 3D and move a bit and have movement. I used to like theatre a lot but I haven't done that in a really long time
😎How can we get involved in your artmaking groups?😎
Well, Printbank Mackay is the printmaking group that I am a part of and we meet the second Sunday of every month at the Old Town Hall to have workshops or they can email us. Alison (Crossroad Arts AD/CEO) is also now a part of the group. And also if you are a kid you can come and get involved at Artspace Mackay BMA Kidspace.
If you would like to take five with Brenden to chat about your passions and get your portrait taken get in touch with
[email protected], call 07 49535122 or via the National Relay Service or pop into the office at 55 Wood St, Mackay. Brenden works on Fridays so get in touch to arrange a time.
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👩💼 Council is working on a strategy to ensure resources are appropriately invested to support our communities from 2022 to 2027.
👉To do this, we will be rolling out a survey to gauge residents’ feelings around areas of accessibility, volunteering, sports and recreation, culture and arts, disaster resilience and community safety as well as a number of other areas.
🗣You can give your feedback at connectingmackay.com.au/community-development-strategy from today until Sunday, April 3, at 11.59pm. Anyone who completes the survey can go into the draw for a $100 Caneland Central gift card.
Mackay Regional Council Libraries, Community Programs Team, Sarina Neighbourhood Centre, Artspace Mackay, MECC, Sarina Youth Centre
#artspaceappreciation Let's talk about art!
The next Conversations with Art event will be held next Friday.
It’s a free and enjoyable discussion led by Artspace staff as they look at images of traditional and contemporary artworks from collections from around the world.
Whether you’re an artist, an art and language lover, beginner, or expert, you are invited to join this interesting, thought-provoking and extremely enjoyable event.
📅 Friday, March 18 from 1pm to 2.30pm
📍 Artspace Mackay
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Did you know❓
👉Council has a Community Lifestyles team which includes community programs,
libraries, arts and cultural facilities that work tirelessly to nurture, facilitate and
champion the many communities within our region.
🗣To help formulate the new Community Development Strategy, which guides this
team, council invites you to share your experiences and opinions about things
that could be done to benefit your community, and the region as a whole.
⏰Take a 10-minute survey at connectingmackay.com.au/
community-development-strategy by 11.59pm on Sunday, April 3, 2022
and go in the draw for a $100 Caneland Central gift card.
Mackay Regional Council Libraries, Community Programs Team, Sarina Neighbourhood Centre, Artspace Mackay, MECC, Sarina Youth Centre
Join Artspace Mackay director Tracey Heathwood as she interviews acclaimed artist Dylan Mooney on his latest exhibition, Boundless.
⏰ Time is running out to see this exhibition - Dylan Mooney: Boundless is currently on show in the Foyer Gallery until March 20.
Drop in to see the show in person! Artspace is open Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am - 3pm.
https://www.facebook.com/artspacemackay/videos/1116680745815347
Watch as Jasmine Togo-Brisby talks with Artspace Mackay's Tracey Heathwood about her latest exhibition: Hom Swit Hom.
Jasmine Togo-Brisby: Hom Swit Hom is currently on show in the Foundation Gallery and Main Gallery until March 27.
Drop in to see the show in person! Artspace is open Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pm.
#artspaceappreciation 🧑🎨✨ Check out who has been shortlisted for the 2022 Libris Awards 👉
https://bit.ly/306sykw
Judges Brian Robinson and Adele Outteridge selected 57 artist books who are now in the running for a total $14,500 prize money.
🎨🖼 Works will be on display at Artspace Mackay from Saturday, April 9.
The 2022 Libris Awards are sponsored by Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal, Mackay Regional Council and Artspace Mackay.
Image: View of the 2020 Libris Awards, Artspace Mackay. Photo: Jim Cullen Photography
#artspaceappreciation 🧑🎨🤩🌙 Are you looking for a weekend activity with a difference?
Artspace Mackay currently has two impactful exhibitions on show as part of an Australian South Sea Islander (ASSI) takeover of the gallery, until the end of March.
✨ Jasmine Togo-Brisby's "Hom Swit Hom"
✨ Dylan Mooney's "Boundless"
👉 Or you can re-watch the livestream of the official launch of the exhibitions from the comfort of your home...
https://fb.watch/aPgxv5lLGV/
BMA Kidspace is online now!
If you're looking for a boredom buster for the kids, be sure to check out the online BMA Kidspace!
You can stop by Artspace Mackay to pick up one of 100 special prize packs between 10am - 5pm.
🎤🖍️ Stay tuned for more BMA Kidspace fun, including video tutorials featuring Rosemary and Traci and a musical sing-a-long with Kathleen.
Visit
www.artspacemackay.com.au for more details!
Thanks to BHP Queensland and New South Wales and Artspace Mackay.
#artspaceappreciation 🧐🧑🎨🖼 It's back for 2022!
Conversations with Art is a free and enjoyable discussion led by Artspace Mackay staff, looking at images of traditional and contemporary artworks from gallery and museum collections from around the world.
It’s not an art theory lesson, it’s simply a casual conversation to talk about art, deconstructing the works, considering themes, possible techniques used by the artist, and creating links with our own personal experiences.
Whether you’re an artist, an art and language lover, beginner, or expert, you're invited to come along!
📅 Friday, February 18 from 1pm to 2:30pm
🎟 Free to attend but bookings are essential, through Eventbrite at
www.artspacemackay.eventbrite.com
*COVID19 restrictions & social distancing rules apply
🎬📸🎥 Today sees the launch of exhibitions by Jasmine Togo-Brisby, "Hom Swit Hom" and local artist, Dylan Mooney with "Boundless" in the ASSI (Australian South Sea Islander) gallery takeover at Artspace Mackay.
👉 Don't miss the official launch via a livestream event on Artspace Mackay's page at 3.30pm today (Friday, January 28) and if you get a chance, drop into the gallery to experience these ground-breaking exhibitions with the gallery extending their hours to 7.30pm tonight.
💀 The haunting installation by Jasmine, comprising of hundreds of skulls cast in brown sugar filling the room with the aroma of unrefined sugar, is one not too miss.
Read more on the exhibition:
https://bit.ly/3G3yxpk
CAREER CALLS IN CREATIVE INDUSTRIES | Our congratulations to 2021 graduate Georgia Farlow, who was today presented a major award and bursary by Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson and artist Leonie Wood for outstanding achievements in visual and creative arts! Georgia is the recipient of the Artspace Mackay Rick Wood Bursary, which honours the memory of the late Rick Wood, a celebrated Mackay potter. The bursary was open to Year 12 students who wished to pursue a career in any aspect of visual arts or creative industries. Georgia will be studying a Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production at Griffith University – we wish her all the best and can’t wait to see her future work! Georgia thanked the School and Senior Art Teacher, Mrs Charlene Slack, for her support and guidance. Artspace Mackay Mackay Regional Council
