Sandra Carluccio is a Brisbane based participatory theatre-maker, and 2012 JUMP artist.  With the Anywhere Theatre Festival upon us, Sandra tells us all about the first public performance of her mentorship project, This is Kansas City, which is showing in the Festival. This is Kansas City is a work that asks you to enter an augmented...

As a young and active member of the arts community and Queensland young member, Eloisee Maree gives us an overview of the ten days a year that is- National Youth Week. I am Eloise, Queensland Young Member for National Youth Week.  And can I just say, National Youth Week is a wonderful time!  It is a...

Recently South Australian JUMP mentoring artist, and First Class Honours graduate, Celeste Aldahn, travelled to Brisbane to meet with her mentor Mikala Dwyer.  Celeste reflects on her time in Brisbane, and the craft of her practice. Art is sometimes like good magic. You spend time and energy investing an idea into your work, in an attempt...

Rebecca doesn’t believe you can spread yourself too thin; she’s happily added Heyday Festival Exhibitions Coordinator to her plethora of roles. Rebecca has been involved with various festivals in a number of different roles, including: Woodford Folk Festival and Reggaetown World Music Festival; coordinating the Far North Queensland aspects of Queensland Festival of Photography; co-director at...

I work in the arts. I do. But most days, it sure doesn't feel like it. On a day to day basis I work in a 3 metre square cubicle which I affectionately call my pod with my back facing the three other people who occupy it. I sit in front of a computer...

Thank you for to everyone who attended the YAQ Crafternoon Tea, Wednesday 14 December 2011. We had a ball! Our craft stations included badge making and Christmas decoration painting, origami and fabric bunting with find-a-words and colouring in for those who don't consider themselves crafters. It was a chance for YAQ to thank those who have...