Delivering BIEDOs’s Grant-ED 101: Creating a "grant ready” project workshop in Eidsvold in the North Burnett during September 2019. Image courtesy of BIEDO (Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation).
And just like that, 2020 is off and racing! The last couple of months of 2019 were exceptionally busy and I loved every moment. Here’s a snapshot of what I got up to around the South and North Burnett regions:
September: Facilitated Grant-ED 101: Creating a "grant ready” project workshops in the communities of Blackbutt (South Burnett) and Eidsvold (North Burnett)
September: Provided business planning support for the team behind the Maidenwell Country Muster and The Sauce Man QLD
September-October: Coordinated a three day school holiday workshop with youth in Murgon (South Burnett), revitalizing a public community space with facilitating artist Kane Brunjes. Over the three days we had 67 community members (some as young as 3 years old!) pick up a paint brush and join in. This project was made possible by the support of South Burnett Regional Council, South Burnett PCYC and the Regional Arts Fund.
October: Discussed business plans and cash flow forecasting at BIEDO’s Taking Care of Burnett Inland Business workshop in Murgon (South Burnett)
October: Completed the Arts Fundraising & Sponsorship unit as part of my studies with Deakin University to obtain a Master of Business (Arts & Cultural Management)
November: Commenced the Human Resource Management unit as part of my studies, currently on track to complete my Masters by end-2021.
December: Hit “submit” on the last grant application for 2019. By my calculations, this was application #16 for the year, with applications written for a number of clients, as well as seeking support the Murgon Youth Public Art Project.
Murgon Youth Public Art Project in September-October 2019, revitalizing the Lamb Street amenities block through three days of community art workshops. With participants ranging from age 3 - 15, it was a busy three days - pictured here with facilitating artist Kane Brunjes (left) and three workshop attendees. Image courtesy of Cr. Kathy Duff.
I would like to extend my gratitude to my valued clients, project partners and collaborators who supported my business during 2019. I can’t wait to see what 2020 brings!