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Freshly harvested arts news: Edition 2

Published 5 months ago • 2 min read

FRESHLY HARVESTED

Local creativity, gathered and shared

by Assorted Grains Inc​

Hullo, Reader. We're back at the top of your inbox with some crunchy granola...

First up - if you're an artist, arts-worker, organisation or just a creative enthusiast, you don't want to miss this!

In season right now

Creative Exchange Online Coffee Chat

We’re hosting a relaxed online gathering

this Saturday 28th Feb, 2:30pm

• Meet other creatives across the state

• Share what you’re working on

• Learn about each other’s projects and ideas

• Discover unexpected connections and collaborations

• Strengthen the creative ecosystem we’re all part of

Members event spotlight

Cosmo Creative and PIP Theatre present: STEVE THE QUEEN

What happens when a drag queen dad refuses to dim his sparkle — and his son has had enough of the spotlight?

Steve the Queen is a bold new Australian play by Zachary Lurje and Daniel Gough. 4–14 March 2026 | PIP Theatre, Brisbane

Lesbian arts meetup

Making & Taking Up Space Together - $20pp

- 14 March 2026

- Kingston East Neighbourhood Centre, 177 Meakin Rd, Kingston QLD 4127

In this session, we'll connect while we create! Don't have a project - we'll provide some for you to play and draw.

Seeds you can plant now

Logan hospital artwork EOI

Health Infrastructure Queensland (HIQ) and Metro South Health are inviting artists with a meaningful connection the Logan region to register their interest in the process for artworks to feature in the Logan Hospital Expansion Project.

Regional Arts Fund Project Grants

Project Grants provide major funding for high-quality arts projects benefiting regional or remote artists, arts workers, audiences, and communities.

The focus of the project could include any area of creative practice, multiple art forms, or cross-disciplinary practice.

Open until 13 March 2026

​Watch the webinar on the funding program first.​

Creators' Summit

Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Creators’ Summit – Ipswich. It's a day when emerging and established artists connect, collaborate and spark ideas that can truly transform creative careers.

Qld Writers Centre Fellowships

Open to members of the Queensland Writers Centre, the Queensland Writers Centre is offering two fellowships - one for an established writer and another to an established or emerging writer from underrepresented groups. Includes a two-week residency at Varuna and covers travel costs and manuscript consultation.

Applications close: 5pm AEDT 24 March 2026

Build your first website by Emma Read

Build Your First Website is a practical workshop designed to help participants create a simple, effective online presence with confidence.

  • 4 Mar, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Online Zoom - FREE

Get more of these opportunities in the Creative Exchange Network Facebook Group.​

Got a creative event or project you'd love to share with the community? Need a collaborator or partner? We'll share it for you.
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Stay rad + keep creating

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