Once known for its many watering holes, opium dens and brothels, this Queensland town is being transformed into a working space for artists.
Observant visitors can still notice the signs of the wild and vibrant times when Maryborough's port provided an entry point into the state during the gold rush of the 1800s.Built during the 1800s gold rush, Gatakers Creative Space processed those arriving at Maryborough port.
"People want to really get in touch with being creative in one shape or form," said FCRC senior arts coordinator Trevor Spohr. But the biggest benefit of the makeover, according to Mr Spohr, was that local artists now had place in which to work and meet."That is what this space is about," he said.
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