Why we do, what we do

Our Mission:

Art creating community, led by community creating art. We are a link between creatives and community. We foster collaborative practice, information sharing and promotion of all art forms within our extended region.

Our Vision:

Mackay Creatives will:

• Expand and promote opportunities for artists and the community to collaborate and co-create.
• Provide local artists and community art groups with the opportunity to connect, exchange ideas and participate in a supportive environment.
• Grow and maintain a network of creatives via the Mackaycreatives.com online directory.
• Encourage the development of creative events and opportunities to engage the wider community in creative activities.
• Support artists to develop their creative skills and professional networks and increase their events, services and talents.
• Provide guidance and support to small, unincorporated groups allowing them to join the organisation as a ‘sub-committee.’
• Provide fee-based grant assistance and auspice support.

Our Values:

Through art and creative activities:

• We strive to be inclusive, supportive, respectful and diverse
• We encourage community connection through collaboration
• We connect creatives to the community to reduce isolation and improve social cohesion.

Our Structure:

The organisation was founded in 2010 and currently has a membership base of over 60 local artists and arts groups and is managed by a volunteer committee consisting of six members who meet on a monthly basis. An annual AGM is held in March every year the new members are always welcome.

For more information please email [email protected]

The web platform www.mackaycreatives.com.au is an ‘information hub’ designed to connect the arts and non-arts sectors of the community, including businesses, tourists and tourism operators. We promote a diverse range of creativity and art forms in the Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac regions.  The community web portal provides an accessible professional web platform, giving local creatives and community art organisations the opportunity to promote their abilities and offerings.