Growing and sustaining creative practice and business at the intersection of art, technology, environment and design.

What is
The Refinery?

The Refinery is SCCA’s professional development platform of programs. Delivered across the year, it takes a cross-disciplinary approach to developing creative entrepreneurial capacity by offering:

  • R|6.0

  • R|Artist residencies

  • R|Masterclasses

  • R|Talks

  • R|The Path delivered by Dr Kellie O’Dempsey

  • R|Short specialist programs

  • Research and development opportunities.

 

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Our
Commitment
to First Nations

The Refinery is committed to the development of First Nations artists, creative businesses and enterprises. In 2024, Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) Elder and creative Aunty Helena Gulash is Elder in Residence. R|6.0 has identified places for First Nations practitioners who will be supported by First Nations mentors and programming. 

Our Programs

What’s on

R|Masterclass: With Felicity Castagna

Saturday, 23 November 10am-4pm

Arts & Ecology Centre at The Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden

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R|Artist Residency: Artist Showing with Nikki Sheth

Thursday, 21 November 5:30pm-7pm

The CAVE, H Block, UniSC, 90 Sippy Downs Dr, Sippy Downs

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