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Alumni Testimonials

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For 50 years, Flying Arts has fostered and maintained an extensive network of members, participants, audiences, clients, collaborators and supporters. Our programs and services have assisted many participants to become successful artists, arts educators and cultural leaders in their communities.

Learn more about how our impact transforms the lives of regional and remote Queenslanders.

Our Community

Alinta Krauth

The Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA) has seen some extraordinary art and artists emerge from its 7 year history. One of the Alumni of this prestigious and unique award and exhibition is Alinta Krauth. We asked them a few questions about their experience with the awards and what they're up to now!
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Cindy Wider

The Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA) has seen some extraordinary art and artists emerge from its award winners and touring artists. One of the Alumni of this prestigious and unique award and exhibition is Cindy Wider. We asked her a few questions about her experience of the award and what she is up to now.
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Denise Vanderlugt

Denise Vanderlugt is one of the alumni of our Queensland Regional Art Awards. We asked them a few questions about their experience with the awards and what they're up to now!
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Donna Davis

Donna Davis is a Queensland Regional Art Awards Alumni. We asked her a few questions about her experience with the awards and what she's up to now!
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Erin Dunne

Read about Erin's journey from High School teacher to professional artist through support from Flying Arts.
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Helen Hume

We checked in with Queensland Regional Art Awards alumni Helen Hume, to see what they've been up to since they toured!
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Jennifer Wright (Summers)

Jennifer Wright (Summers) is one of our alumni of the Queensland Regional Art Awards! Read about her experiences and see what she's up to now!
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Karen Benjamin

The Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA) has seen some extraordinary art and artists emerge from its 7 year history. One of the Alumni of this prestigious and unique award and exhibition is Karen Benjamin. We asked them a few questions about her experience with the awards and what they're up to now!
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Kerry Blackwell

We caught up with Kerry Blackwell, an alumni of the Queensland Regional Art Awards, to see what they're up to now!
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Kim Schoenberger

We sat down and had a chat with Queensland Regional Art Awards Alumni, Kim Schoenberger! Learn how participating in the awards has contributed to their practice now!
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Kuweni Dias Mendis

From attending professional development workshops to becoming a prize winner in the Queensland Regional Art Awards, read how Kuweni found a sense of community thanks to Flying Arts.
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Leigh Schoenheimer

From early-career artist to having her artwork tour the state, read how Flying Arts has supported Leigh.
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Lyne Marshall

We sat down and had a chat with Queensland Regional Art Awards Alumni, Lyne Marshall! Learn how participating in the awards has contributed to their practice now!
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Shelley Pisani

Hear about Shelley Pisani's journey with Flying Arts which has spanned from her time as a Visual Arts student to artist and business owner.
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Tracy Heathwood

Tracy Heathwood, Director of Artspace Mackay, speaks to the gallery's 20 year relationship with Flying Arts and her personal connection with the organisation.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Flying Arts Alliance acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and seas on which we work, live and create. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Flying Arts Alliance is honoured to acknowledge the Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency Dr Jeanette Young AC PSM as our Patron. We also acknowledge Mr Tim Fairfax AC and Mrs Gina Fairfax AC as our Cultural Patrons.

Flying Arts is a not-for-profit organisation inspiring the appreciation, practice and professional development of the visual and media arts as a lifetime interest or career throughout regional and remote Queensland.

Flying Arts is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Flying Arts is supported by the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation and receives funds from Creative Partnerships Australia through the Australian Cultural Fund. Flying Arts is supported by corporate partners and benefactors.

Flying Arts is the administrator in Queensland of the Regional Arts Fund (RAF), an Australian Government program provided through Regional Arts Australia.

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