This course is designed for emerging visual arts curators or visual artists wanting develop new skills as a curator. Under the guidance of experienced curator, the purpose of this project is to provide emerging curators with a unique training and development opportunity which combines a sound theoretical foundation, with an opportunity to apply the principles […]
Exhibitions
Our high-quality exhibition programs tour Queensland to provide exposure for dozens of artists and bring enriching arts experiences to regional and remote communities.
Events + Projects
Each year Flying Arts coordinates a number of events and projects designed to encourage engagement and participation and further its aims to foster appreciation, practice and the professional development of the visual and media arts. Events are especially designed to meet the professional development needs of artists and arts educators as well as to engage […]
Sam Rit Residency
In January and February 2016, Queensland’s Flying Arts Alliance is undertaking a cultural exchange and artist residency in Sam Rit Region in North Eastern Thailand, supported by Australia through the former Australia-Thailand Institute, now merged into the Australia-ASEAN Council, and part of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Touring Artist Journal: Mark Paddick
Sometimes it can be the artists/teacher that can learn from the students and this was definitely the case with the students at the Ipswich Special School. As a complete stranger, walking through the school for the first lesson, I was amazed by how friendly every student was: polite and welcoming with offers to help carry my gear to the room…
Opening of Reminiscence
Speech on opening of “Reminiscence” Celebrating 100 years of Australian visionary Judith Wright. Flying Arts Alliance Exhibition, Judith Wright Centre, 5 December 2015, presented by Matt Foley.
Small Schools: December
Flying Arts Alliance Small Schools Mentorship Program saw another 5 schools create some wonderful Teacher/Artist Collaborations with visits to implement these in-school collaborations between August and November. Once again, Visual and Media Arts was used to apply direct links to what was being studied in the classroom; in this case Science and History subjects building rich curriculum experience for students and giving teachers a model of utilising artist as a resource.
Artiz Programs 2015
In 2015, Flying Arts held two programs for young artists: Artiz@Miles and Artiz@TheEdge. These programs offered great opportunities for young artists who wanted to develop skills and knowledge in visual arts practice and to mix with like minded peers and professional artists.