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.
Thursday 11 August 9:30am - 4.30pm
Liz has been supporting artists through her former role as Director of Partnerships at Regional Arts Victoria, and now she’s coming to Burrinja to talk to you about Counter urban artists: challenges, opportunities and benefits.
Regionally born to Italian immigrant parents, Liz worked for much of her professional life in the north east of Victoria with short contracted stints in Melbourne, Hobart and Colac.
The aerie experts in residence will see industry professionals available for a one on one conversations about your creative practice. There will be a different expert once a month throughout the 2021-22 financial year. You can book a twenty minute conversation during each residency, but be quick as bookings are taken on a first in basis.
The 2021-22 program will focus on three aspects:
- The Curatorial Process
- Art and Money
- Creative Collaborations
WHAT ELSE IS ON?
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. ... Read more
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. ... Read more
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Book in your one-on-one chat with Shini Pararajasingham today! Need advice on your creative portfolio? If you are looking to do an exhibition, find an agent, or even collaborate with another artist, your portfolio is the best way to introduce your self and your creative practice. Shini, Founding Director of Off The Kerb Gallery in Collingwood is coming to Burrinja to take a professional look at your portfolio. ... Read more
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