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Creativity and working in the arts requires vulnerability, innovation, energy, and commitment. Self-care is essential in this, but is often easier said than done. Navigating the pressures of the arts industry, which are well-known, can impact our mental health. Join artist and Arts & Health Hub Director Daniel Regan for this creative session that explores the myriad of ways that we can care for ourselves in the work that we do as artists.

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.

All you need to know about Melbourne Arts Markets
Have you been thinking about participating in an art market? Or do you want to know more about the myriad of markets to choose from, both locally and throughout Melbourne?
This workshop is going to go over the do’s and don’ts of running your own arts market stall. And we will outline the many arts markets that are available, the requirements for participation and the different audiences that are atracted to them.

Bring your creative project to life in this full-day workshop

Turning a creative idea into reality can take some knowledge, practice and expert guidance. The aerie, in partnership with City of Greater Dandenong, present Creative Project Planning and the Funding Landscape – a workshop to give you tools and advice to help realise your creative idea.

No matter what your creative idea might be, knowing where to find funding and how to write an effective project plan will help you achieve your project goals.
Realise your creative dreams.

Book in your one-on-one chat with Bronwyn Millen today!

Are you confused when you hear the words, tax, bas statements, GST, sole trader, contractor, invoice, online sales… well Bronwyn is here to talk to you… Join Burrinja’s finance administrator, Bronwyn Millen, to talk all things finance to ensure you are using best practice to generate income from your creative practice. Whether you are starting from scratch or aiming to grow your arts business, this is an opportunity to get your financial ducks in a row.

Get hands on practical advise…
From Footage to Finished – learn some accessible video editing you can do on your phone to create short form videos of your artworks and processes. Video content is increasingly prioritised on social media above still images, looking at some common trends and styles of video within the art community Liz Gridley will guide artists through using CapCut (a free app editing program) to create reveal videos and instruct on tips & tricks to help your videos look clear and concise.

Back by popular demand…
Practising artist and curator, Bronwyn Ward, returns to the aerie after her highly successful workshop Checklist for a solo exhibition. This 2 hour workshop sees Bronwyn deep dives into planning and problem solving for your exhibition and explore how great collaborations make for great artistic and professional growth.

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.

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.

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.