Gavin Pearce (Braddon, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Three local artists in the electorate of Braddon have received significant funding boosts thanks to the federal government's Regional Arts Fund. Congratulations to Cheryl Rose of Montello, Olly Read of Devonport and Emmalie Bishop of Queenstown.

Recently, I had the pleasure of having lunch with Emmalie in her newly adopted home town of Queenstown. She told me how much she loves the region and how she was immediately taken with its unique and rugged beauty. She has taken no time to immerse herself in the west coast's growing art community. Her project, entitled 'Local', will produce a series of podcasts. Over the coming months, she will interview local west coast artists, examining the role that the region's unique surroundings have on the work that they produce.

Cheryl Rose from Montello was a major grant recipient and will host workshops across the north-west region. She said funding was as much about sharing and being connected as it was about making art within the community. Devonport's Olly Read will deliver an exhibit of works from the experience of being transgender and transitioning.

Cheryl, Emmalie and Olly reflect the region's rich and diverse arts sector. I look forward to seeing their unique projects as they progress over the coming months.