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Complete the online survey to assit in Sunshine Coast Council considerations about the roles it can play in supporting and growing the business of the creative and cultural industries in the region. In particular, it is looking at the arts and creative industry ‘incubation’ models in Australia and overseas, to determine the success and investment needed in different models and to envisage what kind of incubator facilities and services could be further developed in the region.
Positive Solutions has been engaged by Sunshine Coast Regional Council to conduct a survey designed for all those practitioners, businesses and organisations that see themselves as part of the cultural and creative industry of the region to determine in more detail the specific needs for future sustainability and growth.  They would be very grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete this questionnaire before 5pm on Monday 7th November. Your feedback is important to Council.
Please note that all information will be received by Positive Solutions, not Council. Responses will be treated in strictest confidence, will not be attributable to any organisation or individual by name, and will only be used for the purposes of this study. Please click here to be taken to the survey.
 
If you have any queries about the questionnaire or the study or would prefer to complete a hard copy of the survey, please do not hesitate to contact Sara Bannon at the Positive Solutions office on 07 3891 3872 or email info@positive-solutions.com.au .  More >>

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More creative industry study options are opening up on the coast through showcase sponsors CQUniversity and partnerships with Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE. Our house band for the 'Imagine That Creative Showcase' Afterglow features band members who are currently enrolled in a Diploma of Music at Sunshine Coast TAFE.  People completing the diploma now have the opportunity to apply to CQUniversity to complete a Bachelor of (Contemporary) Music degree at Noosa .  More >>

You won't want to miss our 'Imagine That! Creative Showcase' on Saturday 15th October.  The Creative Alliance will showcase some of the coast's finest creative talents. Tickets can be pre-purchased NOW! 
Online - through Red Chair Red E-tix. 
$22.50 (Creative Alliance members)
$27.50 (non-members)
Online tickets available until Monday 10th October (unless sold out).    More >>

Any Sunshine Coast creatives who want to extend what they do in business terms should enrol for the 'Build your business' workshop series being offered through a partnership between Edgeware and Sunshine Coast Council smartArts program. Run by experienced creative entrepreneur Michael Doneman these workshops will occur throughout May on Saturdays and Wed nights (May 7 - 28) at SCAIP in Nambour.  Edgeware is a highly effective and innovative education system for ethical, socially-aware entrepreneurs based around a suite of simpler business planning and decision-making tools.  Rich interactions are part of the process with highly skilled facilitators and guest presenters who have all 'walked the walk'.  For more information about the program click here, and if you want to participate, fill in the enrolment form and send it through to Edgeware.    More >>

Early Bird registrations close at mid-night on April 13 for Analogue/Digital.  This regional creative conference will be held on May 13 at BC & C cinemas Maroochydore and will deliver high profile creative leaders to the intimate backdrop of your local nook/cranny. This year’s conference features six exceptional speakers from a range of diverse backgrounds, cultures and creative avenues including: Claudio Kirac: Art Director, Vaughan Blakey: Editor, Sofles/ Luke Shirlaw: Graffiti Artists, Simon Degroot: Fine Artist, Jeremy Wortsman: Agency DIrector & introducing Matthew O’Brien: Photographer.    More >>

The Zooming into 2030 exhibition featuresphotographs and drawings from a competition which sought images from the community for use in Sunshine Coast Council’s Community Plan.
Community Policy and Programs Portfolio councillor Jenny McKay said the competition received hundreds of entries and has provided council with a viewpoint from the eyes all ages.   More >>

Just before halloween we're asking creatives to share some of the tricks of their trade or treat us to their successes and achievements.  This fun and informative event will be on Tuesday October 26 at Nambour Civic Centre, 5.30 for a 6.00 pm start.  If you would like to present, email us before the end of Sept with a 200 word blurb about yourself and what you might present about.
The format is 20 slides x 20 seconds each, a blank template is available to use.  The format is the one now used in 350 cities and centres across the world. Check out the worldwide PKN website for examples and inspiration, We'll provide a template and advice. We look forward to another night of diverse presentations!  More >>