Port Douglas artists are planning to bring an experienced TV crew to Port Douglas to film three artists in their studios for the programme 'Put Some Colour in Your Life.'

The show currently airs regularly across Australia and will soon spread to UK and Ireland and, potentially, to USA and China.  

"The project is an excellent partnership 'fit' for the tourism industry in North Queensland," said Art In Tropical Australia's Jill Booth.

"It is intended to showcase artists in their scenically beautiful hideaways, as well as to include filmed segments about the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, both iconic Australian attractions.

"As you would expect, this is quite an expensive exercise so three artists have been chosen this year, with other Port Douglas and Cairns artists to be involved in this tropical series in future years."

These artists include Anna Curtis, Tania Heben and Mary Ann Runciman, but Ms Booth said the flow-on effect will benefit the broader community.

"Every artist featured will make a significant financial contribution to the cost of the project and each will benefit directly," Ms Booth said.

"Like ripples in a pond, the message about the natural beauty of the region, the high calibre of its artists, the 'laid-back' lifestyle of Port Douglas and the friendliness of its people, will steadily spread to the world.

"As a result of viewing the television programme, potential visitors may well decide to see the unspoilt attractions for themselves.  

"Tourism businesses, which we know is everyone who lives here, will benefit, as well as all professional artists of the region and Australia in general."

The series is an educational one with artists demonstrating their working methods.

"At a time when 'how to paint, draw, sculpt' and so on are frequently used internet search terms, this TV programme fits like a glove," Ms Booth said.

"There are only a few short weeks in which to raise the balance of the funds so organisers hope that locals and visitors will all lend a hand by contributing whatever they can, whether that is cash, the most needed, or by spreading the word amongst their friends, family and business contacts."

Ms Booth is calling on art lovers, collectors, artists and business people pledge what they can to get the project off the ground.

"It’s an all or nothing situation whereby the project will only go ahead and pledges called upon if the target ($7,500 within three weeks) is reached.

"If you are a resident of North Queensland you will know how desperate times have been for most during the last year or so. Port Douglas business people have banded together in an attempt to re-vitalise the town.

"This is artists’ contribution to that effort - they really do need you too and hope that you will want to join in," she said.

For more information on the project or to make a pledge contact Jill Booth on 0439 886 480.