About Orange Gecko
We assist in bridging the gap for visual artists from formal training to commercial viability and provide access to a range of services such as information, networking, training and professional development and advocacy.
Orange Gecko has been established since 2008 and supports local artists with information, networking, community workshops and professional development within the industry.
Welcome!
We are a membership-based network of professional and emerging artists.
We offer connection and support for visual artists, craftspeople, photographers, filmmakers and the
culturally aware! We provide access to a range of services such as information, networking, training and professional development and advocacy.
Orange Gecko Art Network aims to bring people together, to share what’s going on and to promote creativity, tourism, the arts and cultural activities in the Tamar Valley Region in Northern Tasmania. Ensuring that arts and cultural development are directed and driven by bi-partisan, “grass roots” community and industry interests.
Our Story
Orange Gecko Art Network Inc aims to bring together local emerging, mid-career and established artists across all artistic disciplines. To foster the strong artistic outcomes that stem from a close and aspirational art community.
Whether artists, artisans and makers come together through residencies, collectives, galleries or studios, having the space to experiment while critically engaging with peers in an open and supportive environment is crucial to the creative journey. Creative communities give a sense of belonging as they build knowledge, reciprocity and give meaning to the word “community”. We want to promote and facilitate the continuing development of professional emerging and established visual artists in and from the George Town and Tamar Valley Region.
Achieving our vision through:
Promoting local artists and their artworks. Facilitating ongoing Professional Development opportunities.
Committed to maintaining open and inclusive communication with all stakeholders. Committed to creating an active and creative learning environment for all. Supports creativity, industry innovation, excellence and best practice.
Philosophy & Mission
To promote & facilitate the continuing development of professional emerging and established visual artists in/from the Tamar Valley Region in Northern Tasmania.
What We Offer
Business Plan
ORANGE GECKO Art Network Inc. has a 5 year business plan in place from 2023 to 2028. You can view our business plan by clicking the button below.
Learn more about our organisation and how we intend to accomplish our mission goals.
Memberships
Full Membership
- Access to members-only Facebook page
- Voting rights at the AGM
- The monthly newsletter
- The opportunity to attend monthly meetings
- Inclusion in our members directory
- Discounts on workshops
- Invitations to participate in events
- Opportunities to participate in exhibitions, performances and/or other creative activities
Full Member: $25 p.a per member
Family Membership: 2 x Full Member $40 p.a
Associate
Associate membership is for those who have an interest in supporting the development of the arts in the Tamar Valley and George Town municipalities but do not wish to receive monthly newsletters, attend monthly meetings or participate in events. You’ll have access to the members-only Facebook page and can vote at the AGM.
Subscriber
If you don’t wish to be apart of the of the Orange Gecko Network, but still would like to across the latest happenings and events that are being run, subscribe to our monthly newsletter totally free of charge.
Events
Members Monthly Meetings: Members meet on the 4th Wednesday for each Month from 10am to 12 noon during the year from February to November. Location details provided on request.
Markets
Workshops
Community Events
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