Seven local artists and creative practitioners will share more than $67,000 in funding from Sunshine Coast Council's latest RADF round.
The supported projects are set to strengthen the region's cultural scene while helping artists grow professionally.
Stars Connect
Among the recipients is Teddy Horton, who has been awarded $9,500 for her project Stars Connect. Horton's 2024 generative AI projection installations highlighted little-heard Sunshine Coast manufacturing sector stories.
Stars Connect is a hybrid visual arts project combining AI-generated video and stills with a public projection work on the Sunshine Coast, and an exhibition at Onespace Gallery in Brisbane.
"When it comes to generative AI, as well as being a creator, I see myself as both a fan and a critic," Horton said.
"I understand people's concerns with copyright and IP, but I feel there are a lot more conversations for us to have about the pros and cons of the medium.
"This RADF grant is going to make a huge difference for me. I'll be collaborating with digital media and public projection specialist Mobius (Brian Keayes) to pilot public projections here on the Sunshine Coast."
Stars Connect builds on Horton's previous RADF concept development grant, her involvement with Kellie O'Dempsey's The Path 2024 program, her Emerging Artist Award in the 2024 Queensland Regional Art Awards, and her selection for Sunshine Coast Council's FutureNOW professional development program.
