Toni Main, Author at Aerie Creative Ecology

How do I create my own workshop?

The skill of preparing and facilitating a creative workshop.

Are you wanting to expand your art practice to help others learn more of your craft & gain another income stream?

This workshop will give you the starting tools to help you make money from teaching others what you love to do!

Enjoy a fun interactive hands-on workshop that will show you some of the key elements that help you begin a successful class or workshop using the skills you have.

Checklist for a solo exhibition

The Skill of Preparing and Presenting Your Exhibition

From curator relationships, to promotions and all the steps inbetween. This 2 hour workshop will provide you with all the checklist that you need when you have a solo exhibition. Hear from the perspective of an experienced professional what you can do to set yourself up for success.

specialist expert consultation

Book in your one-on-one consultation today!

This is a one time only opportunity. This special professional development event sees you have a 20 minute one-on-one consultation with well known artist and curator Ali Griffin to talk about your unique creative point of view and how to leverage your unique qualities for where you want to go next as an artist. Then you will get a one-on-one photoshoot with professional photographer Brent Lukey to shoot one of your artworks.

expert in residence #9

Book in your one-on-one chat with Liz Zito today!

As we are based right on the edge of Melbourne, what are the benefits? What is available to for artists living outside the city? And what are the challenges? this will be a really great opportunity to think about your creative practice in a local vs wider context.

expert in residence #8

Book in your one-on-one chat with Dan Goronszy today!

Are you interested in working with other artists? Whether it be in a group exhibition, as a collective or on a shared project, creating with others can be the most inspiring process. Dan is here to chat all things collaboration!

A WINDOW into the aerie

an aerie group show

7 December 2024 to 16 February 2025

WANDERING SPIRITS

Wandering Spirits

By Angela Cotter & Emily Lowe

30 April – 11 June

workshop #9

The Skill of Exhibition Preparation

How to piss off the curator – or best to avoid it…

From artwork preparation for transit and display to documentation and more. Hear from the perspective of an experienced professional want you can do to avoid of falling short but set yourself up for success.

expert in residence #7

Book in your one-on-one chat with Jeremy Wortsman today!

Jeremy is the founder and director of the Jacky Winter Group, a leading creative services agency with offices in Melbourne, NewYork and London. He’s here to talk to you about what he does, and how an agent may be the right fit for your creativity.

workshop #7

Grant writing 101

Where to start when you want to apply for arts project funding

Join Burrinja Cultural Development Producer Toni Main as she takes you through an indepth look into the process of grant writing for your arts project. This is aimed at artist that are beginners to the funding world, but those familiar with the proces may learn a trick or two.