Are you a student curious about what it really takes to build a career in the arts? Wondering how to make the leap from study to working as a practising artist or arts professional?

Join us for a special Industry Panel Q&A on Thursday, 14 August at 12:00 PM at Old Government House.

This session is a unique opportunity to engage directly with professionals across the creative sector from practising artists to curators, arts managers, and cultural workers. They’ll share insights into their career pathways, current opportunities in the industry, and offer practical advice for emerging creatives ready to take the next step. Whether you're aiming to exhibit, perform, collaborate, or curate, this Q&A will offer valuable perspectives to help you shape your journey in the arts.

Guest Speakers:

Charles Robb (Associate Professor Visual Arts QUT, Deputy Chair Australian Council of University Art and Design Schools)
Katherine Dionysius (Curator, QUT Galleries & Museums)
Amy-Clare McCarthy (Gallery Manager, Milani Gallery)
Jamie Grohman (Marketing & Communications, Metro Arts)

Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your ambition and we’ll see you there!

Image: William Robinson Gallery. Photography Louis Lim.

Let’s Yap is delivered in partnership with QUT Visual Arts student-run collective, Post Datum, the School of Creative Practice, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice and QUT Galleries and Museums.