CQUniversity put its support behind one of the region's most unique festivals recently which proved to be a positive marketing and engagement exercise.

The Capricorn Coast's Village Arts Festival provided art workshops along with a variety of music from local talent to a cross-section of visitors.

Local music artists graced the stage of the recent Village Arts Festival on the Capricorn Coast.CQUniversity Promotions and Recruitment Officer Christian Tryhorn said it was the first time the University had been involved in the event and hopefully wouldn't be the last.

"We set out to promote the University's Creative Enterprise and Digital Innovation degrees along with the new offerings of Music and Theatre, as well as provide a space for children to express themselves through art.

"Despite the festival crowds not being our traditional market we had a great response, both to our programs and our involvement in general.

"Our presence was congratulated by several key community members," Mr Tryhorn said.

According to Camilla Niebling, a CQUniversity creative enterprise student, the festival gave the artistic communities a chance to display their passion for their art.

"The festival attracted a decent amount of people who all enjoyed the workshops that were available and the variety of music provided by local talents.

Street theatre was another drawcard for visitors."People were always willing to stop and talk to you about their art."

She said the festival was very colourful and bright and she found the visitors to all be smiling with enjoyment.

Ms Niebling's involvement in taking photographs and conducting interviews at the festival contributed to her Bachelor of Creative Enterprise's assessment.

Mr Tryhorn said he would be encouraging the new 2009 music students to take part in the festival next year. He intended to again promote the University through a stall and sponsorship.

CQUniversity's Christian Tryhorn and Connie Moore were happy with the interest in CQUniversity programs at the festival.