Kick-start your next creative project with this two-day short program for recent graduates and emerging, and self-taught visual artists.

Facilitated by renowned artist and educator Dr Kellie O’Dempsey, this program is designed to build strong, sustainable practices and propel your ideas into action. With insights from guest artists, you’ll gain fresh perspectives and new directions for your practice.

This short program will help you:

Develop an action plan to bring your next creative project to life
Strengthen your critical thinking skills to deepen your practice.

Through group and individual consultations, you'll refine how you articulate your work, process, and ambitions while exploring the "how" and "why" behind your practice. Together, we’ll unpack meaning and examine your work’s relevance in both contemporary and historical contexts, all in a safe, collaborative space.

Event Details

When: Friday 7 & Saturday 8 March, 10am to 4pm
Where: Sub Tropic Studio, 23 Cooma Tce, Caloundra, 4551
Cost: $160 for SCCA members (insert access code at checkout receive member pricing), $200 for non members

What to Bring:

Lunch

Laptop or tablet to take notes

Five print-outs of your work to reference during discussions. This will help you engage in meaningful critique and articulate your ideas.

Parking Details

Free parking is available at the Caloundra Bus Interchange using the top two levels.

R|Short Program: Concepts & Practices is delivered by SCCA as part of The Refinery. Supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, Sunshine Coast Council through the Arts and Heritage Levy, and the Creative Ecologies Research Cluster at UniSC.