Opening a pop up Art shop!

Inside the shop

During the later part of 2017 , I opened up a pop up shop in Yeppoon called For Arts Sake. We were so blessed to have such an overwhelming response from both the locals and tourists. It has become one of the biggest life changing experiences for my career in the arts!   I learnt the importance of embracing my locality and expressing it through art,  and finding ways to enrich the experience for our tourists!

There was an amazing amount of support from Keppel Coast Arts Council, the Livingstone Shire council and the lease holders of the premises. During the 3 months of staying open we held many events and exhibitions doing what we could to create a vibrant energy in the heart of Yeppoon! 

I learnt so much about myself and created so many new life goals. One crazy experience was watching my  Cooee Bay Tea towels  sell out in a week!  The biggest point of difference was my labelling.  This tea towel had the words' Yeppoon Cooee Bay' on the base of the design. It became an instant hit for locals and tourists.  I also noticed this with my dragonfly work.  If I spoke about the significance of the Byfield Fern within the work, it created a story and meaning for the buyer.  This knowledge is exciting for all artists in the area, as I feel its almost untouched territory by locals artists! 

The entire journey of starting a shop has me compelled to open a gallery shop in Yeppoon.  I feel theres a risk but you can never grow without taking risks! So expect me to open up very soon!

This is one of my latest designs involving the Byfield Fern and the dragonfly , I have transformed one of my etchings into these beautiful Double zipper wallets. They are selling fast, and are available at http://www.jetjames.shop