the ecosystem comprised many elements, but the connections were lacking)
audiences, particularly the difference between events and activities that were provided free versus
those that required a payment, such as selling art or attending a performance. But
seems to have started a new chapter and a new organization called
Geraldton Project is doing something good to revitalize the ecosystem. The research team gratefully acknowledge the assistance of the following people and
organisations for providing the information and insights that made this report possible:
Marina Baker, Gallery Officer, Geraldton Regional Art Gallery
Ross Barden, ‘Volunteer Management’ Geraldton Cultural Trust
Jane Barndon, Artist
Fred Block, City of Greater Geraldton
Julian Canny, ‘Ringleader’/Producer, Euphorium Creative
Kim Canny, Majek Collective
Mark Canny, Majek Collective
Trudi Cornish, Manager Libraries, Heritage and Gallery, City of Greater Geraldton
Cam Fitzgerald, Artist
Paula Fletcher, Acting Coordinator Art Gallery and Cultural Development, Geraldton Regional Art Gallery
Dr Howard Gray, Marine Ecosystem Expert and Economic Historian
Minna Hilton, Associate Producer, Euphorium Creative
Lynda Howitt, Artist (lyndahowitt.
1 https://research. Another problem is that artists do not understand how to create coordinated and interconnected cultural tourism experiences or other types of events or festival platforms on a
scale, which ultimately allows artists to implement more sustainable activities.
Euphorium is a private company specializing in the performing arts, and operates several programs, including
Youth Academy, a program based on improvisational theater and personal development. In addition to creators, Euphorium also emphasizes the development of
Artistic Products and encourages participation in
skill-building activities (eg through Sweet Orange Productions).
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Discussion during a focus group of local artists during fieldwork for this project illustrates the challenges of
local visual artists. qut.
There have been long and heated discussions about the closure of a decades-old community arts organization called the Geraldton Arts and Cultural Development Council (ACDC).