
kel yates artist
BIO
I am a practising multidisciplinary artist with a Diploma of Art Therapies (Distinction), a Bachelor of Media & Communications (Distinction) and am working towards a Masters of Visual Art. My mission is to improve accessibility to arts practice, advocate for healing and connect community through creative and expressive modalities. In the hope of facilitating and supporting a more accessible and integrated way for people to manage our emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing.
I have worked as an arts facilitator with children from ages 4 - 17 and with people with disabilities. I love sharing in creativity and am inspired by how we express ourselves so uniquely, yet this expression is what connects us in our human experience. I have trained in Yoga, meditation and am a Reiki Master and strongly believe contemplative practices inspire our connection and awareness of the larger cosmic event unfolding in and around us, helping us to realise our significance and connection to all life.
What I Offer
Whether it’s a creative companion or a gentle ear, I offer space and safety for you to be seen, heard and expressed in your innate creative wholeness. Bring everything you are, I’m here for it.
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Art workshops for children and adults, exploring a range of materials and techniques and incorporating mindfulness and energetic awareness to promote authentic individual creative expression
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My artwork is available for purchase. Please contact me for more information whilst my online store is being developed
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Fun and creative, expressive art parties for children and adults
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I am a trustworthy and supportive guide and companion for reconnecting with and exploring your innate creative expression and capacity
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As a Reiki Master I offer in person and distance Reiki Healings. I also incorporate Reiki into art and meditation workshops and retreats
CV
EDUCATION
2025 Master of Visual Art, Griffith University QCAD
2023 Diploma of Art Therapy (Distinction), Ikon Institute
2016 Certificate III Hairdressing
2014 Bachelor of Mass Communication (Distinction), QUT
2012 Certificate of Visual Merchandising and Styling, VM+ The Prop House
Level 1 Photography, Design College Australia
2006 Year 12 Certificate, OP 3, St Aidan’s AGS
AWARDS, GRANTS & FELLOWSHIPS
2025 Moreton Bay Art Prize Finalist
2025 The Path Primer with Dr. Kellie O’Dempsey
2023 Celebrating Expression: Exhibition of Outstanding Student Work, Ikon
Institute
2009 Golden Key Honour Society
2007 Executive Deans Commendation for High Academic Achievement
EXHIBITIONS
2025 Moreton Bay Art Prize, Pine Rivers Gallery, Strathpine
2024 Matthew Flinders Art Prize, Bribie Island
2024 Paradise Gloss – Next Edition, Group Exhibition, Side Gallery, Brisbane
2023 Echo, Group Exhibition, Side Gallery, Brisbane
2023 Petite Pieces, Group Exhibition, Aspire Gallery, Brisbane