First Nations Creative Business Gathering

Presented by Kaiela Arts in partnership with TOPSOIL, the First Nations Creative Business Gathering will provide a relaxed space for First Nations emerging and aspiring creative businesses, to come together, yarn, network, share info, connect with business support organisations, and learn about opportunities.

The afternoon promises an inspiring program of short talks and presentations with delicious light lunch provided by Yurri Catering-The Connection, Shepparton’s only First Nations-owned catering business. The Gathering will also provide an opportunity for local First Nations creative businesses to promote and showcase what they do and what they provide.

Secrets of the Trade - Panel Discussion
Hosted by: Chloe Jones (independent creative/writer/curator)
Featuring panellists: Emrhan Tjapanangka Sultan (Solid Lines), Tahnee Edwardes (Gammin’ Threads), Chris Warrior (Wiru Drone Solutions)
Exploring the creative impulse and the entrepreneurial spirit, these three First Nations creatives will discuss their experiences of establishing successful businesses spanning fashion, retail, visual arts, design, cultural mapping and drones.

Who’s in the Room - Short Talks
Hosted by: Chris Warrior (Wiru Drone Solutions)
Hear from a range of local First Nations businesses and business support and advice organisations Kinaway and Many Rivers.

How to Become a Supplier and Do Business with Government - Short Workshop
Presented by: Liz Allen (Liz Allen Consultancy)
Learn more about how you can put your business, talents and services forward for work, and find out how to do business with government by becoming a supplier and developing quotes.

This event is an outcome of Greater Shepparton City Council’s Creative City Strategy.

Supported by:
Kaiela Arts, TOPSOIL Arts, Greater Shepparton City Council, Riverlinks, Creative Victoria, Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support Program