The CREATURES Project, a Community Creative Project was launched as a pilot creative arts support online group project run over the first 6 months of the Covid-19 lockdowns. Following this initial phase the CREATURES Project, a Community Creative Multi-Media Production, was created in the aftermath of the Covid-19 lockdowns in Byron Bay, NSW, Australia. This collaborative project involved Young Visual Artists, The Byron Youth Theater, and electronic music artists who joined forces to present a multimedia showcase featuring visual arts, installation, animation, sculptural works, projection, light, electronic music, and soundscapes.

The CREATURES multimedia arts production and public presentation project delved into the realms of myth, stories, and creatures. Young and emerging artists explored the spaces that creatures occupy in our imaginations, folklore, and society. Through the metaphor of CREATURES, they addressed meaningful themes, current issues, and challenges impacting the lives of young people.

A creative recovery project, conducted in collaboration with Byron Youth Services, provided support for LGBTQ+ Neurodivergent Youth in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales following the adverse effects of the 2022 floods. The ARTCAFE, a haven of curiosity, wonder, and creativity, played a pivotal role in assisting young creatives to develop an arts-based practice through mentoring in an inspiring environment.

The project aimed to inspire and empower young individuals to express themselves through the arts. It successfully delivered a number of youth-led art exhibitions at The Hivery: Youth Gallery and implemented creative arts-based projects, including The Artist Cookbook and a Street Art Cut-Out ProjectAdditionally, the project supported its young creatives in presenting their work regionally at the Tweed Regional Gallery Youth Collective Event and the C.A.S.E Postcard exhibition at Byron School of Arts.

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The Hivery stands as Byron Bay's sole art space exclusively devoted to showcasing the creative endeavors of youth artists. Nestled within Byron Youth Services in the heart of Byron Bay,

The Hivery provides a platform for young artists to exhibit their work. This unique space facilitates group exhibitions through supported mentoring projects, offering emerging talents the opportunity to showcase their artistic expressions and contribute to the vibrant creative community in Byron Bay.

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"Who ate all the pies?" was a project aimed at addressing and disrupting the erosion of access to the arts and the subsequent reduction of the capacities of young and emerging artists to participate in the sector and society Delivered in partnership with Byron Youth Services and supported by Arts Northern Rivers, the free 6-week professional development process worked with selected young artists from the Northern Rivers to build their capacities toward careers in the arts and creative industries. "Who ate all the pies?" provided an opportunity for young artists to build their artist profile, develop merch & arts marketing skills, learn about working with organizations, understand the basics of proposal & grant writing, and gain insights into exhibiting their work. The project also focused on artist well-being. The culmination of the project was an arts showcase and launch.

The MULLUM STREET ART RECOVERY PROJECT in collaboration with Byron Youth Services, was a street art initiative that took place in the past. This project aimed to support young individuals through positive creative engagement, fostering collaboration and providing arts-based mentoring. The primary objective was to create a youth-led mural. As part of this initiative, a series of free arts-based workshops were delivered. These workshops provided a platform for drawing, painting, and designing within a collaborative art lab. The focus was on offering a creative outlet for the youth who had been affected by the floods in the Northern Rivers region. The project sought to encourage artistic expression and contribute to the recovery process by bringing the community together through art.

In the aftermath of the natural disaster floods that devastated the Northern Rivers Region, a Creative Recovery Space was established at The BYS Cottage in Mullumbimby. This initiative took place in the days immediately following the disaster and aimed to provide direct support to young people affected by the calamity. The Creative Recovery Space offered a holistic approach by incorporating various elements such as Art, Music, Food, and Support. Creative workshops were organized to engage the youth in artistic activities, providing them with a constructive outlet for expression. The establishment of the Creative Recovery Space demonstrated a commitment to addressing the immediate needs of the community in the wake of the natural disaster, fostering a sense of solidarity and providing a supportive environment for healing and rebuilding.