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. com)
Fiona Shallcross, Project Manager (Tourism), Midwest Development Commission
Bruce Sherwood, Principal, Eastman Poletti Sherwood Architects
Rob Smallwood, Digital Economy, Mid West Development Commission
Susan Smith, Community and Cultural Development, Manager City of Greater Geraldton
Mayor Shane Van Styn, City of Greater Geraldton
Pieter Vorster, Economic Development, City of Greater Geraldton
Sara Walker, Acting Coordinator Art Gallery and Cultural Development, Geraldton Regional Art Gallery
Savanah Wilkinson, Artist
We also acknowledge the assistance of Nicki Hall and Vivien Clifford in undertaking this research. qut. The report draws on socio-economic data1 compiled for the ‘creative hotspots’
included in this study, and all Australian local government areas – as well as desk research, and a small but
diverse sample of key informant interviews in Geraldton.
The discussion ended with an explanation of a company called The Residency,. Methodology and acknowledgements
It is important to make clear that the intention of this study is not to undertake an exhaustive inventory of
arts and culture in Geraldton but rather to understand the key drivers that make Geraldton a notable
regional Australian ‘creative hotspot’. These include renovated buildings such as the Geraldton Regional Art Gallery and La Residencia.
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artists said they were attracted to Geraldton's lifestyle and area because of the supportive culture and
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more affordable housing and rent compared to Perth. It's clear that
artists are struggling a bit to understand some of the basics of how to build an audience and collaborate on
for more platform opportunities. Comparison with other Australian regions and
towns studied, through over 300 interviews, is an important component of how our views have been shaped
in this report.
