The Guide: April 2024
Zartisha Davis, Shell Middens, Acrylic on canvas, 2024. Photo: Warwick Gow
Sharing Kabi Saltwater Stories and reclaiming
the Midden
13 April
First Nations artist Zartisha Davis, presents her first solo exhibition Kabi Saltwater Stories: Shell Middens at Lantana Space. Showcasing an exciting collection of new works including painting, installation, and film. The event will also feature a live performance by The First Creatives and a Welcome to Country by Aunty Sharyn Malone.
RSVP
Image: Warwick Gow courtesy of Noosa Regional Gallery
The art of En Plein Air, a masterclass with
Peter Hudson
13 April
Join acclaimed artist Peter Hudson for a unique masterclass. Learn essential techniques in your preferred medium of drawing or painting. Capture nature's vibrant energy through personalised guidance and tips.
Learn More
Image: Courtesy of Sunshine Coast Guitar Orchestra
Sunshine Coast Guitar Orchestra welcomes players of all ages and skill levels
15 April
Drawing its repertoire from musical traditions from around the world and across musical genres including world, folk, classical, film and rock, this community orchestra is led by acclaimed local composer and guitarist Andrew Veivers. He customises arrangements to suit the playing ability of every participant.
ART PRIZE
Sunshine Coast National Art Prize is open to Australian contemporary artists working in any 2D medium and in new media, the award offers a prize pool of more than $35,000.
WEBINAR
Join "Work Smarter AND Harder," a webinar focusing on networking in the arts, securing gallery representation, pursuing awards and residencies, collaborating with others, and transitioning into the public art sector.
WORKSHOP
Dancing with words will build your creative writing talents through guided movement routines, role plays and writing exercises, and apply them to the composition of expressive and poetic scenes, stories and poems for the stage, a book or an artistic project.
Queensland Arts Showcase Program (QASP)
Funding round closes 15 April. The Fund supports applications from individuals and organisations for projects and programs at different stages of development and across multiple stages from creative development through to production, presentation, and distribution.
Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF)
Are you an artist, producer, or creative practitioner with an exciting creative project you want to get off the ground?
The current Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grants round closes on Monday 15 April 2024, and there’s up to $10,000 funding on offer.
Making it as an Artist: Panel Discussion hosted by Brisbane Portrait Prize
Great art is just the beginning. Building a thriving art career takes more than just talent - you need to be able to market yourself, navigate the intricacies around representation and galleries and most importantly you need to make the numbers stack up at the same time.
FILM
The 2024 Sunshine Coast French Film Festival is set to kick off in just 11 days! Experience the finest of French cinema with screenings in Noosa and Caloundra.
EXHIBITION OPENING
Variegation promises a vibrant celebration of creativity. The Old Ambulance Station will transform as twelve artists showcase a rich tapestry of styles, perspectives, and mediums.
ARTIST SHOWING
This month at Project 24’s monthly artist showing check out Diaspora The Explorer and The Black Print Club.
ARTIST TALK: Meet the Artist: Press Gang
THEATRE: Amor
ARTIST TALK: Local Contemporary Art Prize: Meet the artists
The Guide is your essential source for information on opportunities, grants,
events, and professional development programs for creatives.
Published monthly online and in your inbox.
To be included in The Guide next month, send your submission to theguide@wearescca.org
SCCA is supported by
