Artists exhibiting in Ephemera Seaside Sculptures have been given the opportunity to compete for an acquisitive prize of $90,000 for the first time this.
The full program for the month-long North Australian Festival of Arts 2021 is now live, with anyone wanting to get in on the action being urged to book.
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New Creative Studio unlocks Townsville makers’ potential
Aitkenvale CityLibrary is attracting filmmakers, podcasters, recording musicians and artists with its new free Creative Studio, which provides access to state-of-the-art equipment to bring creativity to life.
Creatives who want to develop their digital skills, make products and collaborate with other creators can now make it all happen.
The studios are a recent addition to the Aitkenvale Library and have been designed to help local makers pursue their creative dreams.
Community and Cultural Development Committee chairperson Ann-Maree Greaney said there was considerable interest from early adopters so far.
“We invited 15 people from diverse backgrounds to be early adopters late last year, and there has been strong interest and organic growth in the number of people using the space,” Cr Greaney said.
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Townsville to turn purple for domestic violence awareness
Townsville City Council is raising awareness of domestic and family violence in the month of May by turning landmarks across Townsville purple.
Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month runs for the month of May and is a chance for the whole community to learn more about the prevalence of domestic violence in our own backyard.
Council has turned the Strand Fountain purple, and will light up landmarks like the Townsville sign, Victoria Bridge and the Wharton Reef Lighthouse in support of the cause.
Community and Cultural Development Committee chairperson Ann-Maree Greaney said turning landmarks purple across Townsville was just one step towards shining a light on the insidious issue of domestic and family violence.