Creative Places: Nurturing Creative Communities

2018-08-27T00:45:42+00:00

I am in a unique position to leverage communities and networks to make creative ideas happen. It’s not an easy job but it is an exciting one. There are a lot of unknowns as well as constant change. I do my best to arm myself with the best people and tools around because let me tell you – it’s not a one gal gig. Another thing I try and do as often as possible is get out of town to see what other cities do and how they harness their creativity. Cue REMIX Academy event on the Sunshine Coast.

Creative Places: Nurturing Creative Communities2018-08-27T00:45:42+00:00

Pakistani Artist unveils 8ft mural of a revitalised Newcastle in Hunter St Mall

2018-06-21T01:13:00+00:00

An 8ft high mural depicting the face behind the urban renewal of inner city Newcastle has been unveiled on Market Square, in the heart of Hunter Street Mall. Pakistani artist Shehzar Abro and creative collective The Roost are behind the initiative that pays tribute to the founder of Renew Newcastle, Marcus Westbury. The artwork adorns the face of a heritage building that is home to The Roost and newly opened Newcastle Transport office.

Pakistani Artist unveils 8ft mural of a revitalised Newcastle in Hunter St Mall2018-06-21T01:13:00+00:00

Placemaking: Inspiration from afar

2018-08-27T01:27:48+00:00

REMIX Global Summits tackle the big ideas shaping the future of the arts, the creative economy and creative cities. Designed as a forum where creative leaders from different sectors can exchange insights, ideas and work together towards common goals, the Asia Pacific chapter, held in Sydney in June of this year, delivered on its promise. Speakers for 2015 included Twitter, Virgin, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Etsy, Yahoo!7, MCA, Cooper-Hewitt Smithsonian, Intel, Australian Museum, The Guardian, Google, ACMI, Foxtel, Westfield and Blippar, however the audience members were just as inspiring.

Placemaking: Inspiration from afar2018-08-27T01:27:48+00:00