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10/12/2024

Outstanding achievement by resident artist Megan Cope on winning Creative Australia's Award for Emerging & Experimental Arts.

The Quandamooka artist has been recognised for her site-specific sculptural installations, video work and paintings which explores themes relating to identity, the environment and mapping practices.

Great work, Megan!

📸 Rhett Hammerton

07/12/2024

Recently, Richard Bell’s iconic work, Embassy, was showcased at Asia Society in New York, where it sparked conversations on Indigenous sovereignty, land rights and arts education.

The event brought together leading artists, scholars and educators for four powerful panels, with Bell leading discussions on the intersection of activism and art.

📸 Asia Society

04/12/2024

Congratulations to our tenant Five mile radius (FMR) for receiving a Special Mention at the recent Lord Mayor's Business Awards in the dentsu Environmental Sustainability in Business Award category 🌏.

This prestigious recognition celebrates FMR’s dedication to clean business practices and sustainable resource use. From working with reclaimed and salvaged construction materials to supporting the circular economy, FMR is proving that sustainability and creativity go hand-in-hand.

This is an incredible achievement! Here's to many more successes ahead.

19/11/2024

Ignite your students' creativity with a Posters and Politics workshop, inspired by resident artist, Gordon Hookey.

This Museum of Brisbane workshop invites secondary students to dive into the world of visual language and create their own powerful posters. By exploring a collection of posters gathered by Hookey over 40 years, students will learn about the impact of visual communication and the history of protest art.

Perfect for integrating into your curriculum, this hands-on experience will inspire your students to think critically, express themselves creatively and develop essential skills for future projects.

Book a workshop for your students today: https://www.museumofbrisbane.com.au/mob-learn/posters-and-politics/

15/11/2024

A well-deserved front-page feature for resident artist Ryan Presley and his mural, Paradise Won.

In the recent edition of National Portrait Gallery's Portrait magazine (edition 71), Ryan Presley spoke about portraiture, resilience and the spirit held within fire with artist April Phillips.

Read the Portrait 71 magazine: https://www.portrait.gov.au/magazines/71

📸 National Portrait Gallery

12/11/2024

Celebrating the best storytellers.

After a successful 2024 Anywhere Festival Brisbane, the event organisers recently announced this year's award winners at The Paint Factory.

We are stoked to share that out of the six shows performed at The Paint Factory, two awards were presented to the performing artists:
🎭 Audience Vote - Blow the Men Down by Flaming Carnations
🎭 Best of 2024 Anywhere Award - Eat Her Out by Long Island Iced Theatre Company

Congratulations to everyone who won an award at this year's Anywhere Festival. It's a real privilege to play a role in the Anywhere Festival's closing weekend and awards night.

We can't wait until the festival starts again next year on July 18.

📸 Anywhere Festivals

07/11/2024

Recently, BrisStyle & Ceramic Arts Qld teamed up to bring some of the nation's best ceramists and potters to the Ceramic Makers Market at The Paint Factory.

Across two days, we saw more than 50 artists showcase and offer a range of one-of-a-kind handcrafted ceramics to those looking to take home a beautiful ceramic or an early Christmas present.

With the combination of music, food and ceramic art, we couldn't ask for a better weekend.

📸 Photos by Rachel Kimberley Photography

04/11/2024

Are you an emerging Brisbane musician or band looking to take your music career to another level?

Brisbane City Council's The QUBE Effect is currently accepting applications for their annual music development program in 2025.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to network and be mentored by some of the country's most influential music industry experts. During the program, they will develop their skills, secure live performance opportunities and film their own music video.

Applications close on November 7 at 4pm. Don't miss out on this incredible chance to elevate your musical skills.

Apply here: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community-and-safety/community-support/young-people/the-qube-effect

31/10/2024

Discover the artistry of handmade ceramics at BrisStyle and Ceramic Arts Qld's Ceramic Makers Market this weekend.

This vibrant market will feature a stunning collection of locally-made ceramic pieces, from functional items like bowls and mugs to decorative vases and pots.

Meet the talented makers behind each unique creation, learn about their creative processes and connect with the local arts community all while enjoying delicious food and live music at The Paint Factory.

Support local artisans and find one-of-a-kind treasures for yourself or as gifts.

Friday, November 1: 4pm - 9pm
Saturday, November 2: 9am - 2pm

📸 Photos from the 2023 Ceramic Makers Market

29/10/2024

Congratulations to the nominees for the 2024 Anywhere Festival Brisbane Awards!

The Paint Factory recently hosted the closing weekend of the Anywhere Festival, with 24 shows and eight different productions performed across three days.

We are excited to share that from our shows, there were six nominations:
🎭 Best comedy - Ikea Wars (Social Club Productions)
🎭 Best location - The Paint Factory
🎭 Best spoken word and ideas - Wild Vacancies (Wild Vacancies)
🎭 Audience vote - Blow the Men Down (Flaming Carnations)
🎭 Audience vote - Eat Her Out
🎭 Best of 2024 Anywhere Award - Eat Her Out

Always a proud supporter of the arts, we are honoured to be hosting the awards night on November 9.

Good luck to all the nominees!

24/10/2024

Happy International Artist Day!

Today, we celebrate the inspirational work produced by artists around the world, including our creative community who call The Paint Factory their home.

Over the years, both local and international visual artists have organically connected with this space, transforming The Paint Factory into a hub of creativity and innovation. As a result, some of the incredible work produced right here onsite has exhibited and sold in some of the world's most prestigious galleries, including the Tate Modern (UK), the Art Institute of Chicago (US), The National Gallery of Canada and The National Gallery of Australia.

We're proud to support such a talented group of artist who continue to strive at visual storytelling. Your impact on Brisbane's growing creative industry doesn't go unnoticed.

23/10/2024

Experience true immersion in our tenant, Project Immersive's story-driven escape rooms.

With plenty of lasers, flashing light and impressive theatrics, they have quickly become a hit among escape enthusiasts, earning praise from publications like Urban List Brisbane and Brisbane Times as one of Brisbane's best escape rooms.

Their two exciting escape rooms, The Portal and Nuclear Enrichment, are riddled with fun, but challenging puzzles, which will test your team's problem-solving skills.

Looking for a fully immersive and thrilling experience? Book here: https://www.projectimmersive.com/bookonline

17/10/2024

4.3 million!

This is how many times Australian metalcore band Make Them Suffer's song, Doomswitch, has been watched on YouTube.

Filmed at The Paint Factory, our industrial setting and distinct ambiance provided the creative backdrop for their powerful music video.

Watch the full music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSW5gBfdR_8

15/10/2024

Exploring Brisbane's public art scene: Empire Stakes

Renowned artist and Paint Factory resident Judy Watson's thought-provoking sculpture, Empire Stakes, at St Stephen's Cathedral represents the original ironbark posts that were placed one square mile from Brisbane's settlement in 1852.

The original posts were installed to exclude people seen as undesirable from entering the town at night. Her work reflects on colonial history and makes a statement about the notion of exclusion and the importance of justice and respect for all.

Empire Stakes is a must-see for anyone interested in art and history.

03/10/2024

New resident announcement!

We're proud to welcome Moveable Type Studio to our creative community.

Housed in a custom 40' shipping container, their printmaking studio showcases authentic 19th century printing presses and typography archives.

During their residency, they will offer a range of tailored workshop demonstrations, talks and open-access sessions for seasoned printmakers, design enthusiast or beginners wanting to explore the history, techniques and creative potential of letterpress and movable type.

Come and join them at this vibrant art space for an immersive experience which brings together traditional craft and contemporary design. Learn more about their different workshops on offer: https://www.spam-project.com/journal/

01/10/2024

Tired of the same old office walls stifling your creativity? 🎨

Join Five mile radius Director and The Paint Factory resident, Clare Kennedy and architect John Ellway for the Architecture Symposium: Out of Office where they will curate and explore the opportunities of being away from your desk with 12 insightful speakers.

Discover how stepping outside the office can spark architectural inspiration, foster collaboration and lead to groundbreaking designs that address the many environmental, technological and economic challenges we face today.

📅 October 11, 2024
📍 State Library of Queensland

Secure your ticket or learn more about the symposium here: https://designspeaks.com.au/events/2024/10/11/the-architecture-symposium-brisbane

28/09/2024

Music video spotlight: Medusa by Jesswar 🎤

As we continue to provide a stage for creative storytellers, we wanted to look back on some of the content produced at The Paint Factory.

A few years ago, our industrial backdrop provided the perfect setting for Jesswar's powerful music video, Medusa, which rode the heat of the song with visual impact and finesse.

Check out the full music video to experience the raw, pulsing energy of Medusa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7awIFP5PH4

17/09/2024

Harry Potter 'sssstar' slithers into metal-core music video shoot 🎸⚡

In Hearts Wake, the Byron Bay metal-core band, has released their latest music video, Orphan, featuring a Hollywood star.

Kalamata, the olive python who served as the the movement model for CGI snake Nagini, the offsider and horcrux to Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter films, joined the band at The Paint Factory to enhance Director Colin Jeffs' creative vision for the music video.

Interestingly, despite her iconic portrayal as the terrifying snake in the Harry Potter series, Kalamata is actually a gentle and sweet creature in real life.

Learn more about her appearance or watch the full music video here: https://thepaintfactory.com.au/2024/09/05/harry-potter-sssstar-slithers-into-metal-core-music-video-shoot/

📸 Shaun Williams

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QUBE Effect artists x The Paint Factory

Over the past nine months, The Paint Factory has provided eight of Brisbane's emerging musicians with a filming location for their Brisbane City Council QUBE Effect 2024 music videos. On August 19, The QUBE Effect 2024 Award winners will be announced at the Triffid. We wish the talented musicians, Blonded, Florin, Hunter Nelson, Ixaras, Maarjn, Mid Drift Band, Serendipiti Musician and Worm Girlz, all the best with the upcoming awards. We invite you to vote and check out their music videos before July 31. Come along to the awards night on August 19 to hear live performances from some of Brisbane's freshest young talent and to celebrate with this year's winners. Learn more about the event and vote here: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community-and-safety/community-support/young-people/the-qube-effect

ABC radio: Anywhere Festival

From 19 July - 24 August, more than 200 artists will deliver 60 distinctive productions in Brisbane’s backyards, basements, churches, cemetries... and a beautiful former paint factory! Listen to Anywhere Festival Brisbane Founder Paul Osuch talk about the 3 days of shows you can explore in the various nooks and crannies of our amazing artist hub! To list to the full interview, listen from 2hrs 15mins: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/brisbane-mornings/mornings/103976924?utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared

ArtsHub features The Paint Factory

Our proposed plan for The Paint Factory, Australia's first fully integrated arts village, just appeared in leading arts publication, ArtsHub. Being recognised as a "cultural hub that will add value to Brisbane's art economy" encapsulates our vision, because just like ArtsHub, we're passionate about supporting our thriving arts community. To understand the heart of The Paint Factory, ArtsHub spoke with the people who bring life to its creative spaces. Development Director Paul Hey shared his vision for this proposed arts village, while resident artist Gordon Hookey offered a glimpse into the creative energy that thrives within the old factory walls. Project Immersive, our creative tenant known for their mind-bending escape rooms, also spoke about how the site fosters collaboration and innovation. To see how we're transforming this former paint factory into a vibrant hub for creatives and art lovers, read the full story here: https://www.artshub.com.au/news/features/the-paint-factory-2733393/

2024 Anywhere Festival Brisbane

A weekend of engaging storytelling. The Anywhere Festival Brisbane is returning to The Paint Factory for its closing weekend on August 2, 3 and 4. Bring your friends and family along to watch or listen to some of Brisbane's upcoming and established artists and performers. Don't miss out on the opportunity to watch one or more of these exciting and engaging shows: 🎭 Ikea Wars - Elwood Social Club Productions 🎭 Eat Her Out - Georgia Thomas and Aoife Kissane 🎭 Abba Girls Tribute Show 🎭 Blow the Men Down - Flaming Carnations 🎭 Wild Vacancies - Urban nature adventures 🎭 The Dire Theatre Company Radio Variety Hour 🎭 Melancholipedia - Ludus Performance 🎭 Hysterical - Oh, Artemis - Theatre Collective With 24 shows and 8 different productions, its going to be a fun couple of days. Secure your tickets today: https://anywhere.is/2024-brisbane-anywhere-homepage/

William Barton at The Paint Factory

We were honoured to recently show Australian didgeridooist and musician William Barton and his mother/opera singer, Aunty Delmae Barton around The Paint Factory. What made his site visit even more incredible was his impromptu performance for the Taring Padi and proppaNOW collective artists who are currently working on their large-scale mural for an upcoming exhibit. Thanks William and Aunty Delmae for this special day.

Taring Padi: Tanah Tumpah Darah

We have a special sneak peak on an exciting international collaboration. Indonesian art collective, Taring Padi, and proppaNOW Collective have joined forces to create a large-scale mural at The Paint Factory for an upcoming exhibit at Griffith University Art Museum . Stay tuned for more details.

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The Essence Of Liveability

Nestled along the banks of the Brisbane River, Yeronga is one of the most in-demand suburbs in Brisbane. A unique place that captures the very essence of liveability – and abundance of green space and parks, schools, and hospitals.

Quick access to main roads and a wide offering of public transport along with the proximity to Brisbane City makes this a highly interconnected suburb. Yeronga is also within close proximity to two major hospitals and two Universities making it a popular suburb for students and hospital workers. A suburb whose face is changing as it becomes more urban and less suburban – with more cafes, restaurants and amenities becoming available in response to locals wanting the trappings that come with a modern lifestyle.

The Paint Factory site is ready to be a part of the vibrant, urban lifestyle that is Yeronga, maintaining the sensitivity to all the things that make Yeronga liveable.

With your support, we can work together to make this vision a reality.

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