e. 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.
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. These include renovated buildings such as the Geraldton Regional Art Gallery and La Residencia. The opportunity to connect with other artists was
welcome but the lack of Aboriginal representatives was noted. But
seems to have started a new chapter and a new organization called
Geraldton Project is doing something good to revitalize the ecosystem.
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. 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. 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. 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.