Conflux Bendigo: Living the Creative is a convergence of creative forces, people, and ideas redefining the essence of creative living. Explore profound challenges and inspiring opportunities that define the life of a creative professional.

Featuring four visionary Bendigo based artists who push boundaries across platforms and modes of creative expression. We will delve into their thought processes, risk-taking and the innovative pathways they have paved to achieve remarkable artistic achievements.

Conflux Bendigo: Living the Creative confronts pressing questions in an industry often overshadowed by disillusionment, exploring transformative processes that reignite creative sparks and foster thriving artistic environments. Sessions critically examine systemic pressures and cultural shifts for artistic life and career satisfaction.

Discover how embracing diverse goals and fostering dynamic harmony catalyses innovation and personal fulfilment.

Expect rigorous discussions, insightful perspectives, and actionable strategies. Join us to challenge norms and embrace artistry as foundational, not radical.

Conflux Bendigo: Where creativity meets conviction, igniting change with every idea.

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Schedule:

9-9.30am - Arrive / Morning Tea

9.30-9.45am - Acknowledgement of Country & Opening Address

9.45 - 11am - Session one: Collaborative Innovation: Taking Responsibility for Your Creative Self with Leah Sertori

11am-12.15 - Session two: Creating Equitable Futures with Megan Champion

12.15pm - 1.15pm - Lunch (Dudley House)

1.15pm - 2.30pm - Session three: New Ways of Doing Things with David Gagliardi

2.30 - 4pm - Session four: Innovating Brand Narratives with Brent Nolan

4pm - 5.30pm - Post event drinks & networking (Dudley House)