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. However, we saw evidence of some disconnection
within the local arts and culture system, and the need for more joined-up facilitation.
The discussion ended with an explanation of a company called The Residency,. 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.
discusses the local politics surrounding it and the causes and effects of the closure. qut. The discussion centred on a number of
issues:
pre-existing community cultural groups and the evolution of a new chapter in the functioning of the
community arts scene in Geraldton
access to venues and production spaces and their availability or lack thereof
the lack of connection and communication between artists and between the different local arts
organisations (i. 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. The
Perth Fringe World Festival also featured some local acts.
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.