Residency Announcement
This eight-week residency coincides with the 20th anniversary of the Macpherson Homestead’s reopening in Carnamah in the Mid West. With help from the team at The North Midlands Project, my research will explore the history of the homestead and the relationships between the Macpherson and other settler families and the Amangu and Badymia people over time..
Exciting news afoot.
If you haven’t already heard, I recently resigned as Head of Arts and regressed to part-time Art teacher …to CREATE
Look out
I’ve been busy winding up my previous role while preparing for an exciting new journey into the heart of the North Midlands at Carnamah to undertake an incredible residency opportunity offered to me through the wonderful people @TheNorthMidlands and @artonthemove
‘Very excited’ is an understatement, while ‘terrified’ might also be read between the lines.
My eight-week residency coincides with the 20th anniversary of the Macpherson Homestead’s reopening in Carnamah in the Mid West. With help from the amazing team at The North Midlands Project, my research will explore the history of the homestead and the relationships between the Macpherson and other settler families and the Amangu and Badymia people over time.
BIG congrats to my fellow 2024-25 Artist in Residence recipients: @taniaspencerartist @shandel|cummings @chelseahopkinsallan_art @rebeccamccauley @toponymic_entropy who also receive up to $20,000 undertake research projects connecting local histories, First Nations culture and the natural environment across regional WA
#1 Photography by Michael Jalaru Torres
#2 Naomie Hatherley. Photography by Michael Jalaru Torres | Aaron Claringbold and Rebecca McCauley. Photo courtesy of the artists | Chelsea Hopkins-Allan. Photography by Luke Griffiths | Tania Spencer. Photography by Duncan Wright | Shandell Cummings. Photography by Jasmine Eales, courtesy of Regional Arts WA
#3 @bilimoney mum banner busting goals in my 1915 footy fit @brunswickstreetgallery
Jaime Jackett ‘Higher than High’
This residency program is made possible through the Regional Exhibition Touring Boost with funding managed by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and from the Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development.
Chats with the PM & Jodie
It’s always a pleasure to share chats with the PM Anthony Albanese (‘Albo’) and Jodie Hayden about Women’s community AFL footy.
It’s throwback time to August 2022…
Well… it’s not every day you get to yarn to the PM about your art, women’s footy and your story of how it all began… @monsoon.money broken arm #7
@albomp and Jodie Hayden were perfectly humble, curious and kind - and so generous with their time to engage with all of our KAN artists at the Art Above the 26th exhibition while on holiday here.
The PM gave an impromptu speech about the significant role art plays in communities - including the importance of art about women’s footy
And yes! It is important. This is a huge moment in our history that deserves to be duly noted for the benefits to our communities of people coming together. It’s not just women and girls who benefit - so many clubs talk of the new spirit, energy and life with the introduction of women‘s leagues to their community.
@albomp @shireofbroome @kimberleyartsnetwork @shireofderbywestkimberley @derbytigersfootballclub @wacountryfootball @her_rules_her_game @bilimoney @broomeshs
#primeminister #thearts #art #artabovethe26th #keepingscore #womensafl #oilpainting #albo #albanese #broome #kimberley
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It all begins with an idea.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.