Artists working alone at
said they sometimes struggle to find studio space, while
's gallery space was also reported. 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. edu. The local arts ecosystem is rich and varied and includes
a number of arts and cultural assets and groups, for example:
Maritime, museums, and tourism
Museum of Geraldton’s collection about the Batavia shipwreck
maritime heritage
Abrolhos Islands
HMAS Sydney (II) Wreck Memorial
Hamlet Greenough Museum and Gardens
eco-touring
Arts and media
Yamaji Art
Irra Wangga Language Centre. 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. The
Perth Fringe World Festival also featured some local acts. But
seems to have started a new chapter and a new organization called
Geraldton Project is doing something good to revitalize the ecosystem. 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. qut.
,
artists said they were attracted to Geraldton's lifestyle and area because of the supportive culture and
,
more affordable housing and rent compared to Perth.