About Pop'd
An online art hub supporting and creating opportunities for artists in regional QLD
The Regional QLD's Arts Hub
Pop'd Art Hub is the digital home for artists, galleries, and art lovers across regional Queensland. We provide a professional directory, events calendar, and resource hub designed to showcase regional talent and connect creators with their community. Our focus is on removing the technical and geographical barriers that often keep regional art hidden, creating a central point of discovery for the Darling Downs and beyond.
A Collaborative Hub
Our online hub enables artists to connect with the community to uplift each other, share ideas, and collaborate on projects. By improving artist visibility within the region and with fellow creators, participants can discover new opportunities, including joint exhibitions and professional growth.
Boosting Creativity and Productivity
Whether preparing for an exhibition or refining skills, we facilitate regular Virtual Studio sessions designed specifically to connect artists across the regions, break the isolation of the studio and foster productivity.
Fostering Social Connection
The online hub and our regular networking events, including our interactive Virtual Studio sessions, provide a welcoming community where artists can build real relationships and exchange inspiration. We are committed to building a supportive creative family where regional artists can connect, regardless of their physical location.
Accessible and Affordable
Our goal is to make professional digital presence accessible for all artists. We offer very affordable yearly rates to join the hub, ensuring that every regional creator has the chance to showcase their work, reach a wider audience, and increase their opportunities for commission work and public exposure.
What we offer
We provide the digital infrastructure that regional artists need to gain more visibilty and opportunities
A professional directory to help artists be found by local and national collectors.
A comprehensive calendar for studio tours, workshops, and exhibitions.
A dedicated online art magazine/blog to highlight artist stories and local art guides.
Educational art resources covering everything from techniques, marketing, business and mental health
Unique community experiences like our Virtual Studio Sessions making sure everyone in the regions can join in.
Opportunities to participate in our joint art exhibitions and venue art hanging rotations.
Why We Exist
We exist to create visibility and opportunity for artists in regional Queensland who are often forgotten in favour of metropolitan artists. We have so many incredibly talented artist in our region and the Pop'd Art Hub provides a practical, easy to use platform where the community can find that talent whether to purchase artwork, commission artwork or just follow along their journey.
How It Works
Pop'd Hub operates on a tiered membership model designed to support artists and creative businesses throughout our region. We use modern technology to automate the joining process, making it simple and efficient for members to get started. Our membership fees are kept to a minimum and go directly toward covering the essential costs of website development, high-quality hosting, regular upgrades, administration, and marketing. As an independent platform that does not rely on government grants or external funding, Pop'd Art Hub is built to be financially sustainable and self-sufficient, ensuring we can continue supporting our regional art community long into the future.
Leisa Clark | Founder
Leisa Clark is a multidisciplinary creative who blends her passion for art, design, and digital innovation. Her artistic journey began in her teens. While she initially pursued a career in Nursing and Midwifery, a significant back injury resulting in multiple surgeries, alongside mental health challenges, ultimately led her back to her true creative calling.
In 2015, Leisa transitioned into graphic and web design, officially launching her agency Retrohex in 2017. Her mission through Retrohex has always been to empower local small businesses by building impactful visual brands and online presences.
Her Visual Art Journey Began
In 2023, Leisa rediscovered her love for the visual arts, focusing on acrylic painting inspired by Pop Art and Impressionism. Her work explores themes of joy, introspection, and escape from the fast-paced nature of the modern world. Characterised by a signature use of bold colours, her paintings are a celebration of resilience, particularly for those navigating their own mental health journeys.
Pop'd Art journey
In 2024, Leisa opened the Pop'd Art Studio in Toowoomba, which she operated for eighteen months. This physical space provided dedicated studio areas for local artists and creative workshops for locals. The experience gave Leisa significant insight into the unique challenges that regional artists face, serving as the primary catalyst for building the Pop'd Art Hub.
Dedicated to lifelong learning, Leisa continuously expands her expertise in design, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship, having served as a Digital Business Advisor and co-founder of Eat Digital, a marketing education group. She remains actively involved in the startup and creative communities, championing artists and small business owners alike.
She also runs the Toowoomba Artist Community Facebook Group alongside Nury Barros where artists can share their journey online in a supportive community.
Whether designing, painting, or fostering artistic connections, Leisa is passionate about creating spaces, both digital and physical, where creativity can thrive. She hopes Pop'd Art Hub is a place where artists can find support and opportunities in their art journey.