About…
NINA WEAVER is a visual artist, singer-songwriter, and community art worker living in Queensland, Australia.
Numerous exhibitions have showcased Weaver's artwork, and the Ipswich City Council's Environmental Education Centre has permanently displayed her sculpture. Weaver’s band, Tiger Street, achieved number five in the 2015 4ZZZ Hot 100 (community radio). Additionally, Weaver has booked over 550 musicians and artists to perform in Ipswich. Weaver has decades of experience in the arts community in various roles and projects. Weaver owned and managed Banshees Bar & Artspace, worked as a Children's Gallery Assistant at the Ipswich Art Gallery, and served as a Creative Facilitator at the Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre. Weaver has collaborated with organisations such as Arts Queensland, the Brisbane Pride Choir, and the Queensland Poetry Festival to create community-based art events and workshops. Weaver’s artistic and community endeavours were recognised when she was shortlisted for the 2020 Ipswich Australia Day Cultural Award. Weaver's enduring passion for learning and connection to Australian contemporary art, music, and culture significantly influences her artistic and professional decisions.
Experience…
2024
Live and Local Venues Liaison
Ipswich City Council – Jan to Aug 2024
Supported strategic development of live music initiatives during Spark Festival.
Liaised with venues, businesses, and the Live Music Office.
Advocated for the local live music community and facilitated stakeholder engagement.
Other Sites and Destinations Exhibition
Group Exhibition / University of Southern Queensland Gallery – February-March 2024
2023
Spatial Eclipse Exhibition
Group Exhibition / University of Southern Queensland Gallery – February-March 2023
2022
Owner & Events Manager
Banshees Bar & Artspace – May 2018 to Apr 2022
Managed licensed premises and curated weekly gigs, exhibitions, and community events.
Oversaw staff training, business operations, and compliance.
2021
Creative Facilitator/Mentor
BEMAC (Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre)—Mar 2020 to Dec 2021
Promoted creative industry grants during COVID-19.
Supported artists across disciplines in applying for funding.
2019
Gallery Assistant
Ipswich Art Gallery – 2015 to 2019 | Ipswich
Assisted in exhibition development and children’s programs.
2018
Bar & Events Manager
Coronation Hotel – 2015 to 2018
Curated weekly gigs and community events.
2015
Ceramic Sculptor
Arts Queensland – Animating Spaces | Ipswich
Commissioned to sculpt a 17-metre ceramic representation of the Bremer River.
Exhibited as part of Ipswich River Life under the Animating Spaces initiative.
Exhibition—Inside Outside: Nina Florence
Exhibition | Ipswich Community Gallery
Exhibition – Ipswich River Life
Commission | Sprout Ipswich, Bradfield Bridge
2014
Visual Arts Facilitator
Alara QLD – Luke’s Place – 2014 to 2016 | Ipswich
Curated inclusive art workshops for clients and their families.
Coordinated events and liaised with stakeholders.
Exhibition – Subterfuge
Group Exhibition | Ipswich Community Gallery
2013
Ceramics Teacher
Murrs Ceramics – 2013 to 2015 | Ipswich
Facilitated workshops in ceramics and hand-building techniques.
Exhibition – Subterfuge
Group Exhibition | Ipswich Community Gallery
2012
Exhibition – Infused 2: All Things Tea
Group Exhibition | The Swich Contemporary Art Space, Brisbane St, Ipswich
Exhibition – The End is Nigh
Group Exhibition | The Swich Contemporary Art Space, Brisbane St, Ipswich
2011
Exhibition – Just Nudes
Group Exhibition | Old Courthouse Gallery, Ipswich
2010
Exhibition—Home Grown
Group Exhibition | Ipswich Community Gallery
2008
Exhibition—Home Grown
Group Exhibition | Ipswich Community Gallery
2006
Exhibition—Home Grown
Group Exhibition | Ipswich Community Gallery
2000
Exhibition—As You Like It
Solo Exhibition | Boundary St, Springhill
1999
Exhibition – Thermal Shock
Group Exhibition | CSIT Noosa Arts Centre
Exhibition—A Matter of Form
Group Exhibition | Butter Factory, Cooroy