Published on Thursday, 9 April 2026 at 10:10:19 AM
Artist Opportunities
In order to support artists outside the Carnarvon township to attend the Gascoyne Arts Forum next Wednesday 15 April, a limited number of $400 travel support payments are now available.
This support is for artists who do not live in Carnarvon, including:
- Shire of Shark Bay
- Shire of Upper Gascoyne
- Shire of Exmouth
- Coral Bay
Artists based outside township areas across the Gascoyne region
Payments will be made directly to artists to assist with travel costs.
If you’d like to attend, please register with:
📧 Robertson.k@carnarvon.wa.gov.au
This subsidy is supported through the Gascoyne Development Commission and Shire of Carnarvon cultural plan.
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🌿 Gascoyne Arts Forum
Join us for a full day of inspiring talks, ideas and connection with leading voices in regional arts.
Presented by Gwoonwardu Mia and the Shire of Carnarvon, this conference-style event brings together artists, creatives and arts leaders to share knowledge, spark ideas and explore the future of arts and culture in the Gascoyne.
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𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀
🎤 Sophie Mathewson (Regional Arts WA)
Building brand identity for artists and organisations
🖼️ Sabrina Dowling Giudici
Going Bush but in Bulgaria! The art of ‘place’
📄 Regional Arts Plan Launch
• Tim Bray
• Stephanie Leca
🎤 Hosted by Stuart McMillan
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What to expect:
💬 Panel discussion with guest speakers
💡 Running a Small Arts Business 101
🖌 Show & Tell with local artists
🤝 Dedicated networking time with creatives from across the region
🎁 All participants receive a tote bag with artist resources, opportunities and pricing guidance
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📅 Wednesday 15 April
🕘 9:00am – 4:00pm
📍 Gwoonwardu Mia
🍽 Morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea included
💰 Free event
⚠️ Limited to 40 places
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For Carnarvon artists! Don't miss out - register now with Carleen Ryder: Carleen.ryder@museum.wa.gov.au / 0448 369 681
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