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.
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.
SCINEMA
Spirit Radio
Project Geraldton - part of project
North Midlands
Midwest Arts Awards
Queens Park Theater
The Residency
Film Harvest Midwest
Sunshine Festival, Nukara Mulle Music Festival
and Wildflower Festival
Festival Hydro Wind and Fontavia. The
Perth Fringe World Festival also featured some local acts. 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. 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. com)
Roni Jones, Manager, Yamaji Art Centre
Leigh O’Brien, Regional Manager, Western Australian Museum
Andrew Outhwaite, Lead Founder of Pollinators
Valli Papini, Team Leader, Queens Park Theatre Geraldton
Lizzy Robinson, Printmaker and Art worker (lizzyprint.
A long-term community-led arts and culture scene in the process of evolution
In addition to its arts and cultural production workers, Geraldton has a notably active arts and cultural
community sector. The opportunity to connect with other artists was
welcome but the lack of Aboriginal representatives was noted. 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.