Sixth Edition
CELEBRATING OUR RICH LOCAL DIVERSITY
INAUGURAL MULTICULTURAL FIESTA
GCMAGIC recently held the inaugural Multicultural Fiesta Project on the Gold Coast. The project involved two innovative and spectacular activities.
The Multicultural Fiesta Visual Presentation held in July was a showcase of traditional attire or clothing of ethnic communities from different parts of the world. The showcase was done through photography and videography of 39 cultural groups. This activity was funded by the Multicultural Affairs Queensland (MAQ).
The Multicultural Fiesta Event on 27 August at Hellenic Function Centre presented the local cultural diversity from a new perspective. Presented in partnership with Sarah Ingram - Arts & Cultural Event Producer of Pacific Arts & Cultural Heritage Inc., the program highlighted community connections and group activities, with guests wearing vibrant traditional clothing. The event is supported by the City of Gold Coast and MAQ.
Mr John Paul Langbroek, MP of Surfers Paradise and Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs, attended the event to support community cultural groups and delivered an inspiring speech.
Although Hon. Leanne Linard, Minister for Multicultural Affairs was unable to attend the event, she sent a message of support and encouragement.
The photos and videos were published in various social media and attracted over 5,000 viewers. The project received a great number of media coverage including press release sent to Gold Coast and Brisbane media outlets. We were interviewed by 4EB Radio Focus & Women's Profile programs with Irene Tavutavu, and by National ABC. Nasrin Vaziri was interviewed on Media Queen TV, live streamed to Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube. Thanks to Aldwyn Altuney
director/photojournalist of AA Xposé Media.
PROJECT
POMEGRANATES CONNECTION
The Pomegranates Connection showcases of the strength of arts linked to individual identity. The project is funded by Arts Queensland. Artists from diverse cultural backgrounds are sharing their stories of arts in front of the camera. The video production will be published in November 2022.
ARTS AND WELLBEING
ARTBEAT
ArtBeat is a music and arts festival designed to celebrate the creative strength and talents of people on the Gold Coast living with a mental illness. The event involves an art exhibition (running from 10th – 24th October) and a music festival on 14th of October.
GCMAGIC actively participates in ArtBeat with an information stall about the role of arts in wellbeing, particularly mental health among vulnerable and marginalised groups. We will also have an arts activity on the day. 
GCMAGIC NEWS
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UPCOMING EVENTS
October: SENIORS WEEK
One of GCMAGIC's community arts activities is collecting stories and publishing themed books of community members from diverse cultural backgrounds, ages, beliefs and genders. We will review one of these publications which is about seniors from diverse backgrounds with achievements. Come and join us in this free conversation over tea and coffee. Send an email to admin@gcmagic.org.au.
ANNUAL GCMAGIC ARTS EXHIBIT
GCMAGIC’s annual arts exhibition will be held from 14th to 28th November at the Robina Arts Gallery. This exhibition will include the works of artists from the Pomegranates Connection project, as well as works from other local artists.
There will be a very selected and limited edition art and craft items on display.

The artworks from this exhibition will also be displayed on our online gallery for 6 months from November 2022 onwards.
Register your interest via this form:
PEOPLE (2006)
‘People’ was the themed arts exhibition about displaying the works of 10 local visual artists at Robina Arts Gallery aimed at community artists solidarity
The 10 identical size works were joined by a white silk textile as a sign of peace and solidarity.
VOICES OF OUR COMMUNITY

Feedback on the Multicultural Fiesta Project (social media posts):

  • Absolutely beautiful day thank you

  • Amazing event 

  • Thank you for the invitation, it was a fantastic multicultural event.

  • Beautiful day thank you invited us. Love from Vietnam

  • It was an honor to work with you

  • It looks like you had a very successful event! 

  • That was beautiful day. 
ARTISTS' CORNER
November: ARTIST TALK AND NETWORKING
In a relaxing and beautiful Robina Library meeting room, a number of visual artists from Gold Coast and Brisbane will meet and discuss their ideas and how they can collaborate.
The next Artist Talk & Networking session will on November the 10th.
Please email admin@gcmagic.org.au to register your interest.
ART BATTLE @ HOTA

GCMAGIC Arts Coordinator Debbie Schreiber Pniel participated at Wonder Festival's Art Battle at HOTA on 16 September. Debbie received an acknowledgment as the second for public choice.
The Art Battle event was held by Home Of The Arts at the beautiful spectacular great lawn of HOTA. It was an epic night of high-energy competitive creation. Artists created for 1.5 hours, using any medium, with the winner being chosen by the audience. The event was hosted by none other than Tom Thum, the talented Beat Boxer who's performed alongside symphony orchestras, jazz bands and techno DJ's.
Free To Use Materials for Artists
GCMAGIC is inviting all our member artists to use materials that are available at the GCMAGIC office. The materials are for you to use if you need them. Please contact Nasrin at info@gcmagic.org.au with the subject MATERIALS to set a time for your visit.
Are you an artist based on the Gold Coast? Whatever you art form or practice is, we invite you to become a GCMAGIC Artist Member. We organise and coordinate a diverse range of events and programs, such as exhibitions, art-craft displays, skills development, writing and poetry workshops, cultural events, women's story sharing. We encourage and nurture new and innovative ideas. We can also assist in establishing and growing your arts practice, as well as in applying for grant funds. We look forward to working with you. Register your interest HERE. https://bit.ly/3dBCiKx

The GCMAGIC team are looking forward to working with other local artists who are passionate about growing the arts and culture practice on the Gold Coast. We invite artists to share their passions and aspirations to inspire community members to engage and experience creativity with us.
 

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Publisher: GCMAGIC
Director: Nasrin Vaziri
Editor: Roselle Tenefrancia
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