MAROOCHYDORE KEEPERS 2026 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST ARE NOW OPEN!
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The Sunshine Coast’s Most Inclusive Public Art Project is Back in 2026!
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In 2026, The Keeper Project returns to the bustling streets of Maroochydore and the heart of the Sunshine Coast.
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The Keeper Project is for everyone!
Whether you’re a resident, worker, visitor, or local business, Keeper is for you.
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Running over 30 weeks, The Keeper Project is a socially engaged, long-form public art project that takes place in everyday public spaces within local communities.
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Keeper-activated towns bring creative vitality, draw new visitors and foster shared experiences that connect local artists, communities, and spaces together.
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Who Are The Keepers?
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Keepers are local artists who care about their community. Keepers are drawn from diverse backgrounds and creative mediums.
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Keepers play the important role of temporary observers, explorers, collectors, community connectors, makers, and storytellers.
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Like archaeologists, Keepers uncover local stories, celebrating the unique people, places, and everyday moments that might otherwise go unseen through playful and thought-provoking rituals.
Each artist becomes a Keeper for three weeks, bringing their chosen ritual to life in a specific public space at a set time, creating moments that change depending on who encounters them,
where, and when.
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Like any good explorer the Keepers log their journey. You can follow along with the Keepers on our website and Instagram
Keep an eye out… Keepers can appear anywhere!
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A Short History of The Keeper Project
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The Keeper Project was first tested in Coolum in 2019 with Sunshine Coast Council, Field Theory, and three local artists.
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Its first full iteration ran in Coolum in 2021-22 with eleven local Keepers and was produced by Red Chair in partnership with Field Theory and Sunshine Coast Council.
The Keeper journey continued in Namba/Nambour during 2024-25 with eleven local Keepers.
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In 2025 ten Keepers brought the project to Caloundra and will conclude in February 2026.
Next up is Maroochydore.
The project is produced by Red Chair in collaboration with Field Theory and Sunshine Coast Council, with ongoing support from funders, donors, and the Sunshine Coast community.
It really does take a village!
About Us
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Red Chair is a Sunshine Coast-based performing arts company. For over twenty-two years, our work has been focused on building a sustainable, connected, and valued
arts community.
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Through our signature community-focused arts projects (The Keeper Project, The People's Orchestra and The Playlist), we bring creativity and vibrancy to regional communities.
By facilitating shared creative experiences, we are working to strengthen social cohesion, break down barriers, and make art accessible to everyone.
Our work is guided by our values of Diversity, Inclusion, Integrity, Collaboration, Empowerment, Excellence, and Sustainability.
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Support Our Work
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If you like the sound of what we do, you can support our work directly here
If you’re a local business or organisation interested in collaborating with us please contact us.
We would love to hear from you!
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To stay up to date with our projects and be the first to hear about upcoming community call-outs,
join our mailing list and newsletter here
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Complete the Expression of Interest via our Google form link here
*Please note this is a google form so you must have a google account to access
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Download and complete the Expression of Interest in word format here
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If you have any issues accessing the EOI form please contact us at
keeper@redchair.com.au for assistance.
The Keeper is produced by Red Chair in collaboration with Field Theory.
The Keeper is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. The Keeper has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.The Keeper is supported by the Sunshine Coast Council in partnership with the Queensland Government through the Regional Arts Development Fund.
