Youth mentoring
From creativity to opportunity.
SOULS ON FIRE is launching a 3-month creative mentoring program for young people in Coolum, starting Thursday 15 October 2026 at 3:30 PM.
Location: Coolum, Sunshine Coast
Address: To be announced
The program uses mural art as a practical pathway for young people to develop creative, professional and life skills.
Over three months, participants will learn what it takes to turn their creativity into real opportunities, from developing their artistic identity and building a professional portfolio to finding work, communicating with clients, preparing quotes and invoices, managing expectations and delivering projects to a professional standard.
Participants will learn:
CREATIVE SKILLS
Developing an artistic voice, building a portfolio, photographing work and presenting themselves professionally.
BUSINESS SKILLS
Understanding pricing, quoting, invoicing, budgeting, finding opportunities and turning creative skills into income.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Communicating with clients, understanding briefs, managing expectations, meeting deadlines, responding to feedback and delivering work to a high standard.
LIFE SKILLS
Building confidence, responsibility, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, resilience and the ability to take ownership of their work.
REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE
Working through the complete process of developing and delivering a mural or community art project, from the initial brief and concept through to planning, preparation, painting and completion.
The aim is to give young people more than an art experience. It is to give them practical skills, real-world experience and the confidence to create opportunities for themselves.
By the end of the program, participants will have developed a stronger portfolio, gained professional experience, learned how to navigate creative opportunities and built the confidence to see their own abilities as something valuable.
We don't just teach young people to paint murals. We use mural art to teach young people how to create opportunities for themselves.
PROGRAM DETAILS
3 MONTHS
THURSDAYS · 3:30 PM - 5PM
STARTING 15 OCTOBER 2026
COOLUM, SUNSHINE COAST
ADDRESS TBA
Expressions of interest are now open.
WE CREATE PROJECTS THAT BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER.
YOUTH
Mentoring and creative programs that build confidence, skills and connection.
COMMUNITY
Collaborative art projects that give people a chance to create something together.
PLACE
Creative placemaking and activations that bring energy and life to public spaces.
ART IS THE VEHICLE.
CONNECTION IS THE OUTCOME.
What we do in practice
From Idea to Impact
We work with communities, young people, organisations and councils to turn ideas into creative experiences that make a difference.
CONNECT
We listen to the needs of the community.
CREATE
We explore ideas and develop a creative vision.
COLLABORATE
We bring people together to create something meaningful.
ACTIVATE
We bring the project to life and transform the space.
Selected Projects
Mural for Phantom Billstickers, Wellington
School mural in Thames, New Zealand
Youth led mural at ZEAL youth cantre, Auckland, NZ
Mural for temporary construction hoardings Brisbane
Our Happy Clients
Meet Joshua Menheere
Heading 5
Artist. Youth worker. Mentor. Community arts facilitator.
SOULS ON FIRE brings together my experience in creative practice, youth work, mentoring and community engagement to create projects where people can express themselves, contribute and connect.
HELP US CREATE MORE
Support creative opportunities for young people and communities.
Do you need support with a public art strategy, community art project or precinct activation?
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Sunshine Coast, the Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) and Jinibara Peoples, and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise their continuing connection to Country, culture and community.
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