To kick off the 2024 Artist Connect Program we are starting the year with a strategic, creative goals planning session. Have a project you are trying to get off the ground? This 2 hour workshop will help you articulate your creative vision, break it down into achievable steps and plan out your creative year. Take this time to focus on your creative practice and get ready to kick some goals. Once you have done this workshop - you are ready for the following workshops in funding applications, exhibition and festival applications and more. Sign up to the free newsletter to hear about upcoming workshops - CLICK HERE

What do you get?

A template for a creative vision matrix

A 60-minute guided tour through the process

Time to focus on what you need this year to achieve your creative goals

An opportunity to meet other local artists in your community

Who this is for?

Local artists and creative practitioners.

What to expect?

This is a small group session - maximum 10 people.

5.30pm - arrive and make a cup of tea

5.45pm - Focussed, guided activity

7.00pm - Time to share and meet others in the group

7.30pm - Finish

Who is your host?

Melania Jack is the programs co-ordinator for NorthSite and has 15 years of experience as an artist and facilitator. With a multi-arts practice, video, sound, performance, installation and projection, Melania has exhibited locally and internationally and is part of the award-winning duo, The Ironing Maidens. Melania has a Masters in Creative Industries and is passionate about creating opportunities for regional artists.

What is Artist Connect?

Artist Connect is an informal group that aims to connect local artists and provide a collegial support network. Held on the last Tuesday of each month the group meets to upskill in artist and artist business-related themes such as marketing your art through social media and other skills according to the group's needs.

Tickets:

NorthSite Members receive priority and free access to this professional development. Membership is $55 annually and additional benefits include 10% off the NorthSite Store, reduced-price tickets to NorthSite events, and 10% off framing at The Picture Framer. Sign up for membership on the NorthSite Website - or visit the NorthSite Store. - https://shop.northsite.org.au/...

General admission for non-members is $25. For those experiencing financial hardship there is a tiered system. Tickets are refundable up to 24 hours prior to workshop. If you cannot attend, please let us know so someone can take your place.

Please contact Melania for more information - connect@northsite.org.au