‘Gritty Places' Become Creative Arts Spaces
Source: Queensland. Premier and Minister for the Arts. Media Release
"Premier and Minister for the Arts Anna Bligh has announced new art spaces for Blackall and Tambo created through the innovative Gritty Places Partnership Program.
“Blackall Tambo Regional Council will receive $50,000 for the renovation of the old Woodies’ General Store storage shed in Tambo and $32,600 for the refurbishment of the former Council Students Hostel at Blackall,” said Ms Bligh.
“The Tambo development will provide a dedicated arts studio with the capacity to host youth arts workshops while the venue at Blackall will be a multi-purpose arts space for dance performances, writing and poetry workshops and exhibitions.
The Premier said $163,685 in Queensland government funding would transform four disused buildings into as arts hubs or studios this year, providing much-needed facilities for regional communities."