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Shelley Pisani

Arts Manager | Creative Producer | Curator | Visual Artist
My BLOG
Sharing my thoughts as I continue to navigate my way through the arts industry



Our Stories
There are many reasons for us to reflect on our lives right now. Living through a pandemic certainly one. I am fortunate enough to do...
Shelley Pisani
Apr 26, 20203 min read
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From Adversity Comes Creative Resilience
It is certainly challenging times right now. The arts sector has taken a huge hit. Independent artists, industry contractors and...
Shelley Pisani
Mar 29, 20203 min read
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Reinventing Mid-Career
Many of my family, friends and colleagues of a similar age are currently asking themselves - where to next? Â What am I passionate about?...
Shelley Pisani
Feb 7, 20202 min read
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Finders Keepers Markets
On the weekend I had the privilege of attending the Finders Keepers Markets in Brisbane for the first time. Given the type of work The...
Shelley Pisani
Nov 11, 20192 min read
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Researching your market
Yesterday I had a great visit to the Bundaberg Visitor Information Centre managed by Chantele Nelson for Bundaberg Tourism. Chantele has...
Shelley Pisani
Nov 6, 20192 min read
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HELLO FERN - Regional Maker Profile
As CQ Shopfront builds momentum, I want to highlight some of the amazing artists out there in Central Queensland. I had the pleasure of...
Shelley Pisani
Oct 24, 20193 min read
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Running on Empty
For those who are old enough, that title just triggered the Jackson Brown classic playing in your head. Unfortunately for most of us...
Shelley Pisani
Sep 22, 20192 min read
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Working Regionally
Back in 2012, I was asked to write a blog for Arts Queensland based on my experience working with the Creative Generators program when...
Shelley Pisani
Sep 6, 20193 min read
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Self-Care in the Arts
Artist Jenny Gilbertson at Digital Animation workshops facilitated by Human Ventures in 2013
Shelley Pisani
Aug 23, 20192 min read
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The Importance of Peer Mentors
I have recently had the pleasure of being invited to be a part of the Hothouse Mentorship Program being run by CQ RASN. Along with four...
Shelley Pisani
Aug 16, 20191 min read
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