Brainstorm Arts, Culture & Heritage

Dedicated Photography Building/Space

Everyone owns a camera, even if it's on their phone. Photography (and film) is a huge growth area of the arts and as such, people are more interested than ever in how to take their photos from ho-hum to wow. A dedicated space in which to learn and grow as a photographic artist, a space in which workshops can be conducted that use large lighting equipment and display screens, a space to store and USE the equipment that the photo club already owns, in order to develop and display the incredible talents of our local people would be invaluable. Larger workshops, visiting presenters, and more creative set ups could all be generated in a building dedicated to the photographic arts.

See, participate, learn and grow

Self development workshops, events and programs

Graphic art

Gallery visits

Visual art

Capella Pioneer Village

Bauhinia Bicentennial Art Gallery in Springsure

Needs an upgrade

Would love to see a dedicated room/building/facility for Emerald Photographic Club

Spruce up what we have before starting anything new

Have a look at the existing spaces, facilities, objects, etc we have and see what needs to be improved to maintain them. Take the time to get a group of interested people together/stakeholders and walk through an area. See what people really think when they are in the space and what suggestions might start to flow. Build on what is there - does it need new paint, better signage, more information, better advertising, etc. How can we get best utilise it and benefit more people.

Gemfields - gems, history and uniqueness

A dedicated performing arts space with tiered seating.

A theatre with tiered seating that can be used for dance and music concerts, dance and music eisteddfod, musicals and plays etc

An space/facility through which local artists can promote and sell their art.

A one-stop shop for anyone wanting to see and/or purchase local art.

Something for each town

Something in each centre no matter how big or small. Something to embrace, use and celebrate. Where possible build and improve on what is already there. Engage and connect people and share spaces.

Venue where assorted artists can exhibit their work on a rotational basis.

Increased Workshops

Increase the number of and variety of workshops held, particularly in towns outside Emerald. Art can be floral, painting, clay sculpting, photography, theatre, music, dance, metal work. Cultural events can be held in regional towns in the park. Heritage - Historical documentation/Genealogy workshops, photo preservation, etc.

Fashion Design

chalk painting

Any painting medium. Textile art

DVD/video compilation, editing and sound additions

Papermaking

It would be great to use local product to produce papers

More Arts in August activities

Artists & Artisans Meet & Greet Activities

Activities that promote communication and collaboration

Sensory garden

I would like to see a sensory garden and tacticle pathways.

Heritage Tours

Every community on the Highlands has it's own amazing cultural and heritage history. With more training and skill sharing, we could put together a very interesting Regional Tour. If each community had a dedicated (skilled and paid) tour guide we would have a network of knowledge that would enhance local and visitor experiences. This could encompass school groups, in hopes that our youth develop a yearning to understand their regional history.

Local amateur musicians performances

Encouragement, promotion and venue availability by CHRC for local musicians and singers and actors to present performances to the public.