About Us

Hello there, We are

Mackay Creatives INC.

Mackay Creatives Inc. is a volunteer run not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting

  • The promotion of local artists and arts groups based in the Greater Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac Regions.
  • The development of art events and projects that encourage community participation in the arts.

The organisation provides access to free web site promotion, web training, online support, educational resources and grant writing assistance and fee based project management, coordination and auspice support.

The free online network provides local artists and community art groups with the opportunity to connect, exchange ideas and collaborate in a supportive digital environment.

Our Team

Pam Hutley

President

Brigitte Zimmermann

Treasurer

Catherine Dowden

Secretary

Bronwyn Grannall

Marketing & Promotion

Traci Lietzke

Marketing & Artist Support

Wanda Bennett

Funding & Artist Support

Sue Houston

Marketing & Artist Support

Our Services

Online Artist Directory

Mackay Creatives Inc provides an accessible web platform to promote the events, services and talents of locally based creatives and community art organisations.

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Auspicing & Artist Support

Mackay Creatives Inc provides management, marketing and online web support to local artists and arts groups living in the Greater Mackay Region.

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Professional Development For Artists

Mackay Creatives Inc promotes and hosts professional development workshops and opportunities for artists across a wide range of art disciplines and genres.

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Newest Members

Featured Artist

Tracey Robb

Mackay-based textile and fiber artist

Rosalie, Crows Nest Galleries call for 2025, 2026 exhibition applications

Applications Close 5pm on Sunday, November 3, 2024

Toowoomba Regional Council’s Rosalie and Crows Nest Galleries are seeking proposals for their respective 2025, 2026 exhibition programs.

 The galleries welcome applications from artists, designers, curators, arts/crafts groups, cultural groups and community members and organisations seeking to present new and original artwork at the two regional galleries. Groups or individuals who have an idea for a project, a body of work or an important story to display are invited to lodge an application.

Toowoomba Region Art Galleries’ Exhibition Programs Application (snapforms.com.au)

 

Latest News

FLYING ARTS

https://flyingarts.org.au/queensland-regional-art-awards/

Entries are open for the QRAA

The highly anticipated Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAAs) are Flying Arts Alliance’s annual visual arts awards for established and emerging artists living in regional Queensland. Offering Australia’s largest regional art awards prize pool of over $140,000, the QRAAs are one of Australia’s pre-eminent awards. Finalists are exhibited in Brisbane with the winning and highly commended artworks announced at a gala reception.

 

 

FREE MENTORSHIP

Get free tailored mentorship to help with your Arts Practice!
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So far, the Champions have helped over 250 Queensland artists and arts workers define their business goals, develop their strategy and plan next business steps.
Open to all Queensland artists and arts workers!

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