About R|The Path

Program dates:
28, 29, 30 August (in-person)
12, 13 September (in-person)
October (individual consultation meetings)
25, 26 November (in-person)
2 December (final showing)

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

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

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

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.

A limit of ten places are available.

Artists working across all disciplines are encouraged to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, painting, drawing, sculpture, textiles, installation, photography, video, performance art, digital and audiovisual.

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

Location - Multiple locations including Sub Tropic Studio (Caloundra) and UniSC Campus (Sippy Downs).

*NB - Individual Membership to SCCA is $40/year.

“Working collaboratively in a supportive and inclusive environment has enabled me to explore deep and profound ideas. Completion of The Path program with Kellie and the other incredible artists has given me the foundational skills to increase my networks and grow my professional arts practice.”

Kylie Harries
2024 participant

Photo by: Louis Lim, 2024, 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.

R|The Path is by application.

Applications close midnight, 30 June 2025.

Cost - $250 for SCCA members, $300 for non-SCCA members (prices excl. 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.

Application Process

Samantha Taylor presenting ‘Accumulated’ at 2024 final showing,
UniSC Gallery

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