Childers-based artist Lucy Train has been selected for a mentoring opportunity to support her career development as a mural artist.
The Elsewhere Arts Exchange, supported by Bundaberg Regional Council through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF), will fund Lucy to take part in a structured professional development opportunity with Sunshine Coast-based street artist Sarah Sculley.
Lucy said she was looking forward to expanding her art practice further into mural work.
“When I found out I told everyone I knew including my husband who I deafened with excited screams,” Lucy said.
“I am really looking forward to getting stuck in and also getting the opportunity to work with Sarah.
“I am especially looking forward to her class on stencilling and potentially getting involved in one of her mural projects.
“She is a well-seasoned artist and wealth of knowledge in the area of mural art, and I love the work she creates.”
Lucy said her family and the Childers community have been very supportive of her creative career, which includes a recently completed mural for IDSS on Churchill Street.
“I’m a pretty typical busy mum of three and all the things that go with that,” Lucy said.
“I love the way the family time works in well with my art time as I couldn’t have one without the other, my kids and my husband have really made me the person I am today.
“I have been working within the close-knit community of Childers mostly, and the whole community has rallied around me to support me and my work.
“I can’t not mention the Childers Chamber of Commerce and show my appreciation to their ongoing support and faith in my work.”
Lucy will travel to Nambour to in October for mentoring activities with Sarah Sculley.
“It’s an exciting time to be an artist in the Bundaberg Region and having Bundaberg Regional Council supporting this mural initiative shows other local artists they are and will be appreciated,” Lucy said.
“Public Art has the ability to transform a space and a community.
“We’re designed to appreciate beautiful and thought-provoking objects, not stare at dull blank walls!”
The Arts Exchange Program is solely funded by RADF to a value of up to $10,000.
RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Bundaberg Regional Council to promote local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
About RADF
Minister for Education and the Arts John-Paul Langbroek said the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) supports delivery of Queensland’s Time to Shine, a 10-year strategy for arts and culture and its priority to strengthen Queenslanders’ access to enriching arts and cultural experiences.
“The Crisafulli Government’s multi-year RADF investment provides greater funding certainty for 59 regional councils, streamlined program management and red tape reduction, while boosting the state’s vibrant arts and cultural scene,” Minister Langbroek said.
“Each year, RADF programs reach more than one million people across Queensland, securing local arts experiences and cultural tourism opportunities in regional areas, as well as supporting local artists in the lead up to Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
“For 34 years, Arts Queensland has partnered with regional councils to co-invest in local arts initiatives that generate jobs, community engagement and help boost local economies.
“The Crisafulli Government will continue to support these vital collaborations.”
