Encouraging the Next Generation, 1990
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In the early 1990s, Guild members decided that we should encourage artistic expression in the younger generation, and we arranged to present awards for junior artists at various shows and exhibitions. This picture shows Neil Casperson, our then Patron, presenting the award to the winner at the 1990 Caboolture Show. Neil created our motto, “Discordia Frangimur”.
Investing in young artists and the future of creativity
Not every legacy is built in galleries — some are built in moments of encouragement.
This photograph takes us back to 1990 at the Caboolture Show, where the Artisans Guild was doing something quietly powerful — supporting young artists and recognising their creative efforts.
In the early 1990s, Guild members made a conscious decision to invest in the next generation. They began presenting awards for junior artists at local shows and exhibitions, creating opportunities for young people to feel seen, valued, and encouraged in their artistic journey.
Captured here is Neil Casperson, the Guild’s Patron at the time, presenting an award to a young winner.
Neil’s contribution to the Guild runs deeper than this moment alone. He was the creator of the Guild’s motto — “Discordia Frangimur” — a reminder that without unity, things fall apart. It’s a sentiment that speaks not only to the strength of the Guild itself, but to the importance of nurturing connection across generations.
And that’s exactly what this moment represents.
A young artist being recognised.
An experienced supporter passing something forward.
A community choosing to invest in creativity beyond its own walls.
Because encouraging creativity in others — especially the next generation — is one of the most important things any creative community can do.
And moments like this… they ripple further than we often realise.
