2026 Creative Control Arts Incubator - Info Session

Creative Control Arts Incubator - Information Session

Discover how Creative Control supports Gold Coast based artists, creative entrepreneurs, groups, collectives, and arts organisations to:

• Establish sustainable creative business practices
• Create innovative content with positive social, cultural, economic, and environmental impact
• Plan, start, effectively manage, and grow creative businesses, organisations, enterprises

What you'll learn about the program:

• 5 full-day workshops (Saturdays for 5 weeks)
• In-person learning with practical, enjoyable training
• Coaching and peer support from Edgeware Creative Entrepreneurship
• Focus on planning, executing and sustainability
• Fun, hands-on exercises combinded with formal training
• Participants who complete the program receive a statement of attendance
• Additional 1:1 coaching and professional development opportunities available

We recommend attend this presentation and Q&A with Edgewear Creative Entrepreneurship before applying.

Note: this session is in person.

Questions? Contact our Arts and Culture Partnerships and Investment Team via email: cultural@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Creative Control is a Council-led initiative funded through the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and the City of Gold Coast Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

Image: Creative Gold presentation event showcasing Creative Control 2025

Credit: Burst Studios