TESTIMONIALS
Knowing the practices of many of the artists before they enter The Path, I’m amazed at how they are transformed through the program. They emerge able to talk confidently about their work in the context of contemporary practice and with new works or works in development that are focussed and relevant.
- Megan Williams, USC Gallery Director, 2022
The Path provides a unique opportunity for artists to interrogate what they do, why they do it and what they want to do next in a guided and supported space alongside a focussed group of like-minded peers. It’s different to what you might experience in art school and definitely something that is hard to achieve when you’re first set adrift into the art world by yourself. It seem that the path gives artists the space and the tools to reflect critically on what they want their art practices to do and be next. But it’s also a really fertile space for fostering collaborations, professional relationships and new ideas. I’ve personally been really impressed with the excitement and vision that each artist shares in their presentations at the conclusion of The Path and can see many of them on the cusp of projects and opportunities that might not otherwise come about.
- Michael Brennen, Noosa Regional Gallery Director 2022
I don't know if I've got enough adjectives to fully describe how amazing it was to be a part of The Path.
You've been incomparable. Your generosity, your precision, your wisdom. It's been extraordinary. It was one of the most artistically rigorous, rich, nuanced, practical professional developments I've ever had the privilege to be a part of. In my experience, it's unparalleled. I've never even heard of anything that delivers in this way and across so many facets of practice.
Being introduced to the other artists in the program, to get to know their practices, hearing about the new directions they're moving in too, and even just being able to talk 'shop' with other artists is invaluable. And the other mentors!
-Ruby Donohoe, The Path 2021 - Co-Director of IN-ARI founded in 2022 Photo Tim Birch
The Path is an extraordinary mentoring program, providing a healthy dose of challenge, inspiration, education, and connection. Kellie gave me the freedom to explore the uncool parts of myself, to be experimental and playful, and dream big within my art practice. I learned how to talk about my art, consider exemplars, and place myself within an art lineage. I made a gigantic leap from a painting-focused practice to exploring performance and installation. A leap I wouldn’t have had the boldness to do alone and I’m so grateful for Kellie’s mentoring that gave me the space to do so. I’m left being wildly excited about my art practice and where it will go.
- Fiona Harding, The Path participant, Nambour (2022)
2023 Digital Art Award Winner Queensland Regional Art Award
Inhabited Ipswich and The Path was pivotal in expanding my arts practice into new directions and introducing me to the Ipswich creative community. Kellie was generous with her time and knowledge and under her guidance I was able to realise an ambitious project that has directly led to further opportunities.
- Sean Williams, The Path x Inhabited, Ipswich (2023)