CCW Gallery - Proserpine
The story so far:
Creative Connections Whitsunday is currently undertaking a thorough due diligence analysis of the Old Information Centre, situated adjacent to the Proserpine Historical Museum, with the vision of transforming it into a community gallery and artists' hub for the Whitsunday region.
Discussions with the Whitsunday Regional Council have already begun and we will be drafting a detailed proposal in the coming weeks. However, the success of this project hinges on your support and involvement. We're calling on local artists to express their interest in this endeavour. It is expected that the gallery will need to be manned and operated by the artists who participate.
By filling out the expression of interest form, you'll ensure you're kept in the loop with all the latest updates and progress.
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27 November 2024
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Exciting News for Creative Connections Whitsundays!
We are thrilled to announce that today, the Council has officially approved our application for a 10-year Peppercorn Lease on the old Information Centre in Proserpine. This marks a significant milestone for Creative Connections Whitsundays (CCW) and our vision for a cultural hub in the region.
Read the full story here
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We’re thrilled to announce that Creative Connections has secured the old Tourist Information Centre to transform into a Community Art Gallery. The lease on the building was signed last week and now Council restorations can commence. CCW will also be applying for a grant to close in the veranda and extend the usefulness of the space. Still a long way to go before we can move in but it will be a great space. Louise has been collecting ideas for artworks along the highway to direct traffic to the gallery. We can't wait to see how these turn out as well.
UPDATE: According to Council Staff, our proposal will be going to the Council meeting of the 27 November 2024.
UPDATE: Our proposal has been submitted to Whitsunday Regional Council. Now we wait and hope that it is accepted.
Thank you to those who have expressed interest and given letters of support. If you are interested in being involved, please complete the form above.