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

Traci Lietzke

Marketing & Artist Support

Sue Houston

Marketing & Artist Support

Wanda Bennett

Funding & 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

Janet Ambrose

En Plain Aire, Portraits and Stories

The Central Highlands Regional Galleries  exhibitions proposal are open

The Central Highlands Regional Galleries aim to create awareness and appreciation of arts and culture through diverse programs of high-quality exhibitions for the Emerald and  Springsure galleries.

 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 one of the galleries. 

If you would like to propose an exhibition for our Emerald or Springsure gallery, please email  [email protected].

 

Latest News

FLYING ARTS

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

Finalist have been announced and The People’s Choice Awards are open for voting.

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. 

Vote now for the People’s Choice awards in both the Adult and Youth Sections

2024: QRAA – People’s Choice Award – Adult – Flying Arts Alliance

 

 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

🎨 Calling all regional artists & arts workers! 🎨

CQUniversity, your Regional Arts Services Network provider, is here to support YOU! We’re planning some exciting training opportunities for 2025, including workshops, masterclasses, presentations, and webinars. But we need your input to make it happen!

 

🌟 Live in one of these areas? 🌟 Barcaldine, Barcoo, Blackall-Tambo, Banana, Bundaberg, Central Highlands, Cherbourg, Diamantina, Fraser Coast, Gladstone, Gympie, Isaac, Livingstone, Longreach, Mackay, Moreton Bay, Noosa, North Burnett, Rockhampton, Somerset, South Burnett, Sunshine Coast, Whitsunday, Winton, Woorabinda.

Take a few minutes to share what skills and knowledge you want to develop in 2025. Your feedback is anonymous and will help shape the future of arts training in our region. Let’s grow together! 🌱

👉 Complete the survey now! 👈

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