Patricia McInerney
Moffat Beach ,QLD
Summary
A dynamic and passionate creative producer, educator, and performer with over 12 years of experience delivering arts and education projects that centre collaboration, inclusivity, and regional impact. I bring a strong track record in grant writing and project delivery, with a 100% success rate across competitive grants from RADF, CIIP, and Sunshine Coast Council programs. Equally at home in classrooms, community centres, or creative spaces, I thrive in roles that support others to create, connect, and grow. Known for running successful artist residencies, facilitating large-scale events, and turning big ideas into outcomes with meaning.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & Director
Glór Project Space
09.2024 - Current
- Established an artist-led residency and event space fostering creative experimentation.
- Supported visiting national and international artists through tailored development programs.
- Mentored emerging creatives and facilitated touring opportunities and grant access.
Musician & Performer
Diaspora The Explorer
03.2011 - Current
- Released original work exploring cultural identity and language through sound.
- Led the RADF-funded project The Language On My Tongue in 2024, blending storytelling and preservation.
- Performed at Sanctuary Sounds, Neilstock, Trinity Ball, and in residencies at Temple Bar Music Centre and 2nd Space Nambour.
Board Member
The Old Ambulance Station, Nambour
03.2023 - Current
- Produced the Takeover Project (2023– current), supporting local creative development and arts engagement.
- Worked closely with council, funding bodies, and local artists to strengthen regional creative capacity.
- Provided guidance on program design, partnerships, and community alignment.
Creative Director & Producer
Basket of Hammers
01.2011 - Current
- Produced multidisciplinary projects including Samhain and The Glooming, collaborating with regional and national artists.
- Deliver funded work for Horizon Festival 2025—BOH! Sub_Culture, a site-specific installation with audio-visual storytelling.
- Wrote, secured, delivered, and acquitted projects funded by RADF, CIIP, and council initiatives.
- Oversaw community consultation, project budgets, evaluation reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
English & Arts Educator
Various Institutions
01.2008 - Current
- Delivered English, drama, and arts programs in Australia, New Zealand, and Spain.
- Designed and facilitated integrated curriculum using music, performance, and storytelling.
- Taught across schools, adult education centres, and language programs including Lexis and Baringa State Primary.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
Education
Diploma - Contemporary Music
Music And Audio Institute of New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand 01.2012
Diploma -
Gaiety School of Acting
Dublin, Ireland01.1999
Skills
- Grant writing, acquittals & project reporting
- Artist residencies & mentorship programs
- Community engagement & creative facilitation
- Arts programming, events & festival production
- Storytelling through music, theatre & performance
- Microsoft Office, web platforms, & SmartyGrants (user)
- Public speaking & workshop delivery
- Strategic vision with a hands-on approach
Certification
- The Refinery 3.0 - Sunshine Coast
- ESOL English Teacher Certification – I to I International (2008)
- Performance Development Coaching – Tennis Ireland (1998)
Selected Grants & Acquittals
- 2025: Horizon Festival – BOH! Sub_Culture (Basket of Hammers)
- 2025: Public Art Commission – The Keeper (Caloundra)
- 2024: CIIP – Basket of Hammers Touring & Development
- 2024: RADF – The Language on My Tongue (Community Music Project)
- 2023: Project 24 Residency – Creative development of Psychopomp at 2nd Space
- 2021: Takeover Project – Artist residency & programming initiative
- 2020: RADF – Samhain (Multidisciplinary Performance Project)
- All grants successfully delivered and acquitted via SmartyGrants or equivalent systems.
Timeline
Founder & Director
Glór Project Space
09.2024 - Current
Board Member
The Old Ambulance Station, Nambour
03.2023 - Current
Musician & Performer
Diaspora The Explorer
03.2011 - Current
Creative Director & Producer
Basket of Hammers
01.2011 - Current
English & Arts Educator
Various Institutions
01.2008 - Current
Diploma - Contemporary Music
Music And Audio Institute of New Zealand
Diploma -
Gaiety School of Acting
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