The ben-efits of supporting your community: an interview with Ben Mitchell
Illustrator and artist Ben Mitchell is one of our longest serving Roosters (and self-appointed Roost Legacy Officer), though it appears he’s still got plenty of ideas for how to give back to his creative community.
The Roost launches 2020 creative scholarship
The Roost is proud to announce the launch of our creative scholarship for 2020.
Started in 2019, the scholarship has grown in size, value and prestige for this year. One local emerging creative will be given an amazing opportunity to get their ideas on track with a package worth more than $7000.
An education in design: an interview with David MacKenzie
Hailing from Scotland, David had previously been a member of Coburg House Art Studios in Edinburgh. “Coburg felt like a family, and I knew I wanted to find that sort of community again.”
Developing a creative business: an interview with Mitch Lee
It was with a teary eye that The Roost said goodbye to one of its longest-serving Roosters at the end of April 2019.
Photographer Mitch Lee first joined The Roost in 2010, when some of his friends from TAFE established the not-for-profit under the Renew Newcastle initiative.
Reputable Roosters spread their wings wide
Newcastle’s first co-working space is bustling with more than 40 members doing amazing things in the community and even the world at large. Here we introduce you to six reputable individuals from our cohort and the waves they’re making.
Scholarship launched for Newcastle’s emerging creatives
The Roost is proud to unveil a scholarship programme valued at over $6500 to be awarded to one of Newcastle’s many exciting creative prospects.
Navigating a business landscape: An interview with Landscape Designer Mark Tisdell
It was through the Newcastle freelancing space The Roost Creative that Roost president and landscape designer Mark Tisdell came up with his business name, MUD Landscape Design.
Living in a paragraph universe: an interview with Oliver Gaywood
An English-born copywriter and journalist has freelanced his way across the world. Recently married with a baby on the way, 31-year-old Oliver Gaywood has decided to officially make Newcastle his Roost.
Pakistani Artist unveils 8ft mural of a revitalised Newcastle in Hunter St Mall
An 8ft high mural depicting the face behind the urban renewal of inner city Newcastle has been unveiled on Market Square, in the heart of Hunter Street Mall. Pakistani artist Shehzar Abro and creative collective The Roost are behind the initiative that pays tribute to the founder of Renew Newcastle, Marcus Westbury. The artwork adorns the face of a heritage building that is home to The Roost and newly opened Newcastle Transport office.