New Creative producer for BEMAC!

Galangoor djali.

My name is Janty (Janet) Blair. I am a Butchulla (connections to K’gari), Woppaburra, Mununjali woman through my mothers and Wakka Wakka , Cobble Cobble through my dad’s side.

I am a Saltwater girl through and through!

As you may already know, I was recently appointed to the role of Producer at BEMAC.

I was born in Meeanjin and travelled Australia extensively as a child giving me a love for travelling and exploring unfamiliar places. As a nurse/midwife and then project officer, I have also lived and worked in rural and remote communities across QLD, building long term friendships and partnerships.

In 2019 I decided to pursue a career in the creative Industries. I am currently enrolled in my third year Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama) at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Just like QUT’s Indigenous Unit namesake. Oodgeroo Noonuccal, I love to share and create stories and I’ve recently started performing as a stand up comedian!

I believe working from a strengths-based framework and identifying what makes us strong, and what keeps us, ….as creative forces of nature, connected to one another ….is VITAL.

In 2022, I am excited for the possibilities for BEMAC and this community. Meeting you all face to face to collaborate and develop respectful, meaningful relationships is particularly important to me.

I officially commence Monday March 14th, 2022, and I will be working part time in the office Monday and Friday. A place where my door will be open for a cuppa and yarns. I look forward to collaborating and learning and understanding what is your vision for our vibrant artistic community.

Galangoor nyin.