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Author: Jasmine Sullivan

October 25, 2022October 30, 2022Residency Experiences

Mardi Ryan

Sketch of Whibayganba by print maker Mardi Ryan

A return to art-making after quite some time was kick-started by having the time, space, other creatives and the environment to stimulate […]

October 24, 2022October 30, 2022Residency Experiences

Robert Carter

Entrance to Cottage 2 showing doorway, and first studio

As a writer and filmmaker, the 360 degree, visual beauty of the lighthouse site was inspiring and soul-replenishing. Working in different rooms […]

October 24, 2022October 30, 2022Residency Experiences

Alex Britton

laptop, coffee, pen and paper

I am a writer and musician currently working on a book. I have a six month old baby at home and so […]

October 20, 2022October 30, 2022Residency Experiences

Suzie West

Suzie West painter and writer

On the first day, I huffed and puffed up the Lighthouse Arts road. ‘Don’t look up.’ I said to myself. ‘Just keep […]

October 20, 2022October 30, 2022Residency Experiences

Erin O’Hara

Erin O'Hara Romance Suspense writer pictured with dog

As a romantic suspense writer, I am always on the lookout for inspiration. Having spent every Wednesday for six weeks at the […]

September 23, 2022October 30, 2022Residency Experiences

Kathy Prokhovnik

Studio space, papers on desk, ocean in background

I decided that I would start something new at Lighthouse Arts. It is such a spectacular site that I wanted to be […]

September 16, 2022October 2, 2022Residency Experiences

Michelle Cahill

Michelle Cahill Writer

My residency was a truly amazing time of being inspired by the solitude, natural beauty, and the activities of the harbour. Creatively […]

June 16, 2022August 6, 2022Residency Experiences

Janet Clouston

Photo of Nobbys-Whibayganba taken from the ocean by Janet Clouston

After a traumatic time overseas I landed on my feet running – up the pier to the Lighthouse at Whibayganba at the […]

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