Public Relations Woman in Art

Joanne Colely is dedicated to her craft as a full-time professional artist, an International Stevie Award Winner and a cast member of the documentary ‘Project Manifest.’

Known throughout the South Pacific as ‘the art work’ to have in your home. Her astounding achievements since 2020 – 2022 are many and varied including painting the Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, plus many famous faces which include Dr Charlie Teo, Kelly Slater, Daniel Ricciardo and many others. More recently she has been asked to paint the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson.

Her recent collaboration book “Transform Your Wounds To Wisdom” is now a number 1 International Best Seller in Australia, the US, the UK, Germany and Canada where she tells her story of transformation through following her dream. She recently appeared on ‘This Is Your Life’ painting Alf Stewart from Home and Away.

She also painted live on national Foxtel shows painting the hosts Fred Mafrica – host of ‘The Couch’ and Barbara McNaught –host ‘Hello Darlink’ among many others. Joanne was asked to paint Heath Ledger live at the International Optus sports Stadium alongside the band Thirsty Merc in Perth Australia. Painting these politicians and celebrities raised $200,000 for various charities across Australia.

JOANNE HAS ADDED HER ART TO MANY WALLS INCLUDING LANDSCAPES, ABSTRACTS AND LARGE RESIN PIECES WITH DIAMOND DUST AND SPLASHES OF GOLD. SHE HAD A POP UP GALLERY WITH AN INTERNATIONAL FASHION DESIGNER AND COLLABORATED CREATING THE ‘MCGOWAN’ A SUSTAINABLE WEARABLE ART, WHERE FASHION MEETS ART. ALSO COLLABORATING WITH INDIGENOUS ARTISTS WITH HER RESIN PIECES TELLING STORIES OF HEALING.

Every day, Annette shares her 35 plus years experience as a journalist and writer with her community. Annette has dedicated her life to her profession. Starting journalism at 15 years of age and now 52, Annette has honed her knowledge, skill and expertise to help others get their voice heard.

She is known for sharing far and wide, freely, and openly.

As a big believer in a rising tide lifts all ships, Annette is 100% invested in helping other women shine and encouraging them to share their stories. These stories will change the world - but in Annette’s experience, she has found that women need permission to share them. That's where Annette comes in. As a child of the 70s, Annette was told 'children should be seen and not heard', and 'don't be a show off'. This stopped Annette from sharing her experiences and story. She felt frozen by judgement and negativity, so now, Annette has chosen to show the world the real her. herself special or extraordinary; she’s just embraced “her” flaws and all. Annette’s keynote speech on imposter syndrome, is all about showing other women that we do not have to be perfect to show up; we just have to be brave and bold.

Now, Annette advocates and promotes women in business, encouraging them through PR and business awards, to step out into the light to share what they do and the difference they make.

There is a powerful ripple effect of the work Annette does through publicity and writing, by drawing stories out of people that inspire and encourage others. Using all the tools available to Annette, she shares these stories, widening the net of possibilities of encouraging a faster path for societal change.

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