INFORM: What, When, Now and (Not Now): Approaches in juggling and developing a sustainable arts practice

• Thursday 15 August 2024
• 10:30am – 12:00pm
• Jeffrey Smart Building Forum
• $5 Guildhouse Members / $45 Non-members

What, When, Now and (Not Now): Approaches in juggling and developing a sustainable arts practice

A sustainable contemporary arts career requires artists to develop a multi-layered practice that combines great networking skills, business nous and adaptability with their creative skills. Join us for this session looking at opportunities to grow your career and pathways that can help your income align more closely with your ambition. Ways to help you grown a sustainable arts practice will be the focus of this session with lots of practical tips and suggested resources for you to use.

About the presenter:

Maz McGann has been working in arts and cultural management for over 20 years, working as both a freelancer and with government and not for profit community and arts organisations.  She has developed and delivered programs on arts leadership and funding development and works with a range of organisations on strategic planning, consultation, evaluation, feasibility and project mangement.  Maz is based in the Barossa Valley but works all over Australia.  Her recent clients include Creative Australia, the Regional Galleries Association of SA,  City of Kingston, Adelaide Fringe, and QMusic.  She is the Chair of the Sunshine Coast Arts Advisory Board and was recently appointed as the Co-Director of the Barossa Vintage Festival.

About INFORM:

INFORM is our professional development workshop program that includes sessions on business skills, presentations by industry leaders, information sessions and networking events.

INFORM provides creative professionals with the knowledge, skills, information and contacts necessary to establish and maintain a successful practice and build a sustainable creative business. These valuable sessions are open to everyone with discounts available to Guildhouse Members. Facilitated by Guildhouse, specialised professionals are invited to present key information, skills and resources to equip, encourage, inform and develop artists, craftspeople and designers in identified areas of need.

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