There’s nothing like a mid-year business trip to Melbourne to breathe fresh life into one’s busy existence.  We were down south for a meeting of all the JUMP state delivery partners last week, and I had the chance to take a little séjour at the same time.  Although mostly work, I managed to squeeze just...

Dear the world of YAQ! It's time to introduce a few new faces to the office. Well, sort of new! Our new Administration Assistant, Tom Noble, was previously an intern with the company and the lovely Kath Quigley is returning back after a previous occupation with us. However, we would like to re-introduce them! Katherine Quigley is our...

Toowoomba based art, zine and derby enthusiast Elouise Quinlivan is a fantastic member of YAQ's Starburst regional mentoring program. Tom from YAQ took the opportunity to ask her a few questions about her and the passionate world of zines. Tom: Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from, what are you doing at the...

Hello all, This is to say goodbye for now. I'm moving on from YAQ to spend more time in Ipswich, and to explore the incredible diversity of the creative scene in Brisbane. The plan for the moment is scoping some research topics, and possibly signing up for further postgraduate study. Not to mention extreme gardening, renovating...

Are you working with children and young people in the arts, supporting young creative people or are a young artist yourself trying to establish a sustainable practice? Are you hoping to connect with other industry practitioners, receive regular industry updates and get access to professional development and profiling opportunities? Then join us or renew your YAQ membership...

Hello blog readers! Who have you have heard of, been to, utilised or hired from Visible Ink? Well, for those of you who have no clue as to what this is, Visible Ink is a fantastic collection of spaces around Brisbane that have been built to help get young people (deigned to be 12 - 26yrs old)...