Artist Advice Bureau: Independent Advice for Artists

Wednesday 7 October
1-4pm - drop in any time
Toi Auaha, 5 Worcester Boulevard
Free to attend - register by booking a free ticket through this Humanitix page

The Artist Advice Bureau / Puna Tohutohu (Ringatoi) is visiting Ōtautahi for the first time in October, offering artists a confidential, supportive space to seek guidance from experienced arts practitioners on the challenges of navigating the visual arts industry.

Hosted by Arts Makers Aotearoa (AMA) in partnership with Toi Ōtautahi and Physics Room, this drop-in session at Toi Auaha provides access to independent one-on-one advice and advocacy on issues of any size or scope. Whether you have questions about professional practice, funding, contracts, career development, relationships, or finding your way through the arts sector, we’re here to help.

Arts Makers Aotearoa’s Claudia Jowitt, the Artist Advice Bureau’s original “Art Aunty”, will be joined by local arts Aunties and Uncles from the Ōtautahi creative community, bringing a wealth of lived experience and sector knowledge. Together, they’ll offer practical guidance, a listening ear, and insights tailored to your circumstances.

Drop in anytime between 1pm and 4pm to connect, ask questions, and access support from people who understand the realities of working in the arts. No need to book, but feel free to register to get this in your diary and receive a reminder.

At 5.30pm Claudia will also be hosting a Toi Ōtautahi arts development workshop introducing AMA and the resources it provides to support creative practitioners, along with some practical professional development basics for artists - registrations of this session here.

On the first Wednesday of every month, Toi Ōtautahi hosts free arts development workshops for artists and arts organisations. Want to know more, go to: https://toiotautahi.org.nz/

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