About R|The Path

R|The Path is a program that takes artists on the journey of concept and production development of a body of new work. Facilitated by Dr Kellie O’Dempsey, the program includes three intensive group workshops, individual consultations, critiques and talks from artists and industry professionals. 

This program is designed to equip emerging and early-career artists with the skills to plan, strategise and design a professional career path.

September - December 2024

About The Path

Artists will learn to:

  • identify artistic investigation

  • bridge the gap between ideas and a project

  • articulate and understand the intersection of practice, concept, and delivery

  • design and deliver an artistic project, series, or body of work

  • engage and learn about critique and capacity to discuss new work.

10 places are available to artists working across all disciplines including but not limited to: painting, drawing, sculpture, textiles, installation, photography, video, audio and digital, and performance art makers.

Cost - $250 for SCCA members, $300 for non-SCCA members (prices incl. GST)

Location - Sub Tropic Studio, 23 Cooma Tce, Caloundra

Image: Concepts and Practice, 2024

Photo: Heather Faulkner, image courtesy of Kellie O’Dempsey

Program Facilitator

Queensland-based creative and producer, Dr Kellie O’Dempsey, works across the arts and cultural sector as a research-based practitioner, educator and project developer. Kellie’s work explores the potential for public and private spaces to generate shared experiences of transformation and wonder. Delivering solo and collaborative projects and programs in both regional and metropolitan areas, from the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) and Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) to Townsville and the Sunshine Coast, Kellie’s approach is diverse, flexible, professional and engaged. Kellie is an active practitioner and engaged educator with vast experience in delivering programs to audiences, students and creatives at various stages of practice and development. Kellie has broad networks and extensive knowledge of the art and design industry. Through her practice, production, collaborations and mentorship she adeptly guides the next creative generation and creates opportunity for creativity and culture to thrive.

Application Process

R|The Path is by application. Applications are now CLOSED. Applicants will be notified by early September. 

Cost - $250 for SCCA members, $300 for non-SCCA members (prices incl. GST)

Applications must include:

  • 200 word artist bio

  • 2 page CV

  • Examples of previous work with captions/descriptions that provide context for the images in PDF format.

Program dates:

18, 19, 20 September (in-person)
3, 4 October (in-person)
8 October to 23 November (online consultation meeting)
28, 29 November (in-person)

Attendance is required throughout the program and applicants should be available over these dates.

Have a Question about The Path?

Contact us if you have any questions!