Product Development
Are you an artist or craftsperson interested in creating products based on your artwork? Nicole can provides you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to start making products featuring your art. These could include fabrics, homewares, clothing, textiles, prints, furnishings and many more.
There are a range of topics available to suit your needs including selecting products, finding suppliers and sales avenues. Contact Nicole to discuss your product ideas.
"Having individual mentoring sessions encouraged me to share my creative work commercially and create products. I also gained a lot of confidence in arts practice. This was the perfect project for me to take part in." Gayel McNair Hervey Bay Artist
Mentoring and Support
One on one and small group mentoring is a rewarding experience. Through mentoring, Nicole can assist artists to reach their creative goals. Nicole is happy to work with artists from emerging to established and can help with exhibition proposals, curation and funding applications. Mentoring sessions are tailored to your needs.
" Through out my arts career I have been mentored and supported by Nicole. She has opened up so many opportunities I didn't know existed and is truly generous and passionate about supporting creatives." Karen Roberts Brisbane Artist
Mentoring for exhibitions
As a gallery manager and curator in public galleries, Nicole has a deep understanding of the exhibition process.
If you are new to exhibiting, Nicole can assist with finding opportunities, exhibition development and writing proposals. Exhibiting can be an exciting and sometimes daunting experience, so having a guide takes the stress out of the process.
"Nicole was so knowledgeable, calm, and gave clear explanations. She is very attentive and has a sensitivity to the artist and their needs. I learned so much about fabrics and I'm excited to have created a range of beautiful robes featuring my art".
Creative Textiles Project
The Creative Digital Textiles project led by Nicole Duyst, supported Fraser Coast artists to develop a range of digital textile products based on their original art works including scarves, cushions, fabrics and robes. Participants explored the entire process, including the selection of artworks , development of artwork files for print, sourcing of printers, liaising with suppliers, sourcing designers, branding and labeling, and marketing and sales.
Nicole provided mentoring to artists who had not benefited from workshops or groups sessions which was delivered through intensive one on one coaching sessions.
"Recently I was a very lucky recipient of Nicole Duyst’s RADF funded mentoring program for creative’s. Nicole has totally changed my art practice with her generous sharing of her enormous knowledge, skills and networks. I am amazed my artwork could transform into beautiful robes!" Jo Williams
Artist video stories
Video stories are a wonderful way to connect with an audience. Video allows the artist to share their practice, inspirations and provides a glimpse into their studio.
Nicole has worked with numerous artists to share their creative story. The videos can be utilised online on websites and social media or as part of exhibition promotion.
