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

Alice Henderson

A world of colour, imagination, spirituality and fashion

Latest News

Ian Potter Foundation –

Emerging Artist Grant

This program aims to support

emerging and early-career artists

in taking up professional development

opportunities, usually overseas.

Up to $15,000

Closes 10 Sept

https://www.ianpotterculturaltrust.org.au

/opportunities/emerging-artist-grants/

 

FLYING ARTS

Upcoming Webinar

EVENT DETAILS

12pm – 1pm Thursday the 12th of September 2024

In this webinar, Professor John Swinson will discuss legal issues for artists, so that you don’t get sued and can protect your creations.  This seminar will include case studies, so that you can learn from the mistakes of others!

Topics include:

  • Copyright
  • Contracting
  • Compensation
  • Credit
  • Control
  • Can I use AI?

Find out more about John here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/australianlawyer/?originalSubdomain=au

To register:

The Seven Legal Sins for Artists with Professor John Swinson

FREE MENTORSHIP

Get free tailored mentorship to help with your Arts Practice!
The #RASNqld Creative Business Champions are experts across a range of arts business disciplines and are available for free, online sessions.
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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