Spaces for Creatives.

Concept. Program Design. Implementation.

A region wide initiative making spaces for artists to practice, connect and present. Transforming under-utilised spaces and developing new models for access to existing spaces. This is an ongoing Sunshine Coast Council initiative delivered through my role as Creative Sector Development Lead. Spaces for Creatives supported the establishment of Old Lock Up & IN ARI, Sub Tropic Studio, and 2ND Space.

2ND Space was a 500sqm warehouse space in Nambour curated and programmed by the sector development team at Sunshine Coast Council. It ran for three years and was host to Project24 - a residency program inviting 24 artists per year for month-long experimental residencies with mentorship and progress showing. 2ND space was home to a creative co-working studio, makers space, an annual LAB and seeded many national partnerships and m