Unleash your inner artist at the brand new creative space Curated By Design
The last couple of years has seen predominantly industrial areas of the Gold Coast slowly transform into pockets of art and culture-filled goodness to discover. With each new addition comes more opportunities for the local creative community to create and display their work, along with enriching our local areas with a whole lot of inspiration to get out of your comfort zone and flex your creative muscles – or marvel at others who do so! The newest kid on the block is Miami-based Curated By Design, a multi-faceted and inclusive art and event space that’s also providing opportunities for people living with mental health conditions and disabilities through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
With a background with the NDIS and a passion for playing a part in people’s recovery journeys, Curated By Design’s founder Jeremy has also always had a creative itch. After considering the idea of a creative space that dished out the opportunity to find connection, creativity and community for more than a decade, he has now taken the leap and unveiled the brand new venue.Curated by Design is offering a unique opportunity on the Gold Coast, with NDIS backing, for those who want to get their enhance their artistic streak. It doesn’t matter whether you want to try pottery, art, music or photography – the aim of the game is giving it a crack and having some fun. In terms of workshops, the first cab off the rank will be pottery classes, followed by the likes of yoga classes, furniture building, community craft markets and movie nights, as well as live music and art exhibitions.
Everyone is welcome to the Curated By Design space and, although it is just finding its feet and navigating the latest lockdown, there are big plans for the future. Jeremy and his partner Jayden hope that in a year’s time they will be not only running the disability enterprise but also an on-site cafe and design store. With the vision of using it as a platform for creatives to make a living off their art, furniture or crafts, the Curated By Design concept will also offer practical design and marketing skills to participants. Curated Care, the NDIS branch of the business, is also holding an open day on August 18 for the NDIS services and creative workshops so that participants, family, friends and the community can take a peek at what’s unfolding in the hub.
Curated By Design and Curated Care are just getting started, so keep your eyes peeled on Instagram for more exciting updates.
