Brainstorm Arts, Culture & Heritage

Celebration of Blackwater's sister city with free workshops to learn the art of Japanese calligraphy.

See, participate, learn and grow

Self development workshops, events and programs

Art development workshops

More art on the main streets

In Emerald the mosaic pathway is located out of the city centre in Moreton Park. Art features/installations need to be installed where the highest foot traffic is.

Art involving pets

Art classes teaching how to paint animals, bring your dog or cat or small animal and paint it!

Emerald Tourism Precinct

Incorporation of Interpretive signage telling the "Emerald" Story with the daily opening of the Pioneer Village to allow tourists to visit the cottages and their exhibits. The precinct should also incorporate new off street parking beside the Visitor Information Center to allow for caravan ease of access and turning, also picnic table and grassed areas for picnics etc.to encourage travelers to stop and explore what the region has to offer by visiting the Visitor Information Center

Bus Day Tours

Mt Zamia National Park, Old Rainworth Fort, Springsure Hospital Museum, Will Massacre Site, Virgin Rock at Night, Staircase Range Cutting & Park

Capella Pioneer Village

Emerald Arts & Culture Area behind Emerald Town Library

Would like to see improved signage to and within the area for all spaces, lighting for the evenings, and possibly ability to hire/borrow chairs, picnic rugs, easels etc to promote usage of the space by individuals and families.

Capella Cultural Centre

More theatre productions

Encourage more local theatre and external productions to all regional centres and assist Emerald little theatre.

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.

painting

oil painting in the park

Dedicated performing arts space.

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.

Film workshops

Design training

Silversmithing

Any painting medium. Textile art

Fashion Design

Recycled Art for Public Spaces

Intergenerational workshops to turn recycled materials into art. Educate all ages how to be better at recycling for a greener future. Could involve businesses and schools. Pieces could be installed during the week of the proposed Festival of Arts.

Heritage exhibitions and collection support

Community arts projects

Multi media arts retreats

Workshops and accommodation where people from across ths region can participate for more than one day

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.