Creative Sparks is our Creative Industries program for youth aged 13-24. It aims to promote creative industries as a career, coping mechanism, and community enhancer.
The program runs over a 2-hour session and includes interactive activities, open discussions and group work. The program engages local creative workers to facilitate and share their lived experiences as creative practitioners.
Program Highlights:
- Importance of creative practice for community and wellbeing.
- Future outlook of creative industries and what a creative career looks like.
- Impact of creative work on lives and communities.
- Overcoming barriers through creative practice.
- Interactive, youth-friendly format to inspire, inform and engage.
The sessions are run in partnership with local Councils, education and industry partners.
Creative Sparks - Port macquarie
Arts Mid North Coast delivered Creative Sparks for young people in Port Macquarie-Hastings during Youth Week 2025. Local artist/facilitators were engaged to present and deliver hands on workshops and talks about creative careers and pathways. Facilitators included:
- Steph Maddren (Dancer/Performer)
- Brad Collins (Videographer/Illustrator/Musician)
- Anne de Nooijer (Visual Artist)
- Jess Davidson (performer/venue owner)
- Daniel Parlevliet (Theatre technician/performer)
- Chris Proctor(Artist)
The sessions provided hands on creative activities, career tips and a networking opportunity for young creatives.
Arts Mid North Coast are seeking further funding to expand this program into other regions on the Mid North Coast. If you are interested in becoming a partner, get in touch with Skye Petho: programs@artsmidnorthcoast.org