The document discusses a project called "A Tribute to Modern Pioneers" which aimed to capture stories of contemporary pioneers in Queensland, Australia through portraits and publications. It outlines the process of selecting stories through community nominations and working with local artists to capture the portraits. The project evolved beyond the initial plan, expanding to include supplementary photos, loaned objects, videos, and public programs. Key lessons included focusing on high-quality local content, clear processes, making informed decisions, allowing the project flexibility, and collaborating with the community.

1. Curating in Regional Communities
A Tribute to Modern Pioneers

2. BSRAG Main Gallery

3. Exhibition Publication Community
Engagement

4. WHO IS A MODERN PIONEER?
So much of our history is recorded and celebrated after the fact.
A Tribute to Modern Pioneers aimed to capture contemporary,
regional Queensland stories while the person can tell their story
in their own words.
Trail blazers
Innovators
Creating Change

5. STORY SELECTION
Call Out Process
Community directly suggest the content
(within a suggested framework)
Criteria
1. Local relevance
2. Unique story
3. Ongoing legacy
4. Be willing to work with the photographer

6. MYLES
BREITKREUTZ
Recreational Flyer
Aircraft Builder
Industry Advocate

8. DEBBIE ELLIOT
Rural and Regional
Health Advocate

9. FIONA
HAYWARD
Landowner Rights Advocate
Modern Grazier
Cultural Achiever

11. BURNETT AND LOUISE JOYCE
Cattle Genetics
Sustainable Property Management
Distance Education

13. AUDA
MACLEAN
Artist

15. HAZEL
MANN
Artist

16. JANE
PARKER
Agricultural Researcher
Developer of Herb Industry
in Banana Shire

18. DAVID
TREVILYAN
Machinery Inventor
World Record Holder

20. “I am inspired by incredible locations, culture,
community, adventure, and passionate
individuals. I love to work with anyone who
creates, innovates, or has a story to tell. Integrity
is undoubtedly the most photogenic quality.”
RACHAEL BASKERVILLE

21. WORKING WITH THE RIGHT ARTIST
• Local or Visitor?
• Clearly outline what you want the
artist to deliver
• Share the opportunity
• Fair decision making process
• Previous work
• Key words that align with goals
Shanna Muston and Rachael Baskerville

22. WORKING WITH AN URBAN ARTIST
• Fresh perspective
• Allow time
• Multiple visits – building
relationships
• Capacity building
• Careful planning
• Higher costs

23. BRIEF
• 10 Portraits
• Publication
• Local Tour
ALLOW A PROJECT TO EVOLVE
REALITY
• 9 Portraits
• 19 Supplementary photos
• Suite of additional photos
• Loaned objects
• Publication
• Behind the scenes video
• Original song
• Public programs

24. BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO

25. BEHIND THE SCENES

26. ALTERNATIVE CONTENT

28. BE RESOURCEFUL
• Use other professions where possible
• Consider future projects – spend wisely
• Work to capabilities

29. COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
• Nominating content
• As content
• Making content
• Audience
• Participants
• Collection Legacy

30. LEARNINGS
• Local content
• Clear process and plans
• Make informed and justified decisions – bring in others
• Focus on content and quality
• Set reasonable deadlines
• Use other professionals and delegate
• Go with the flow – allow a project to evolve beyond your idea