Art in Action: A Professional Development Workshop for Emerging Artists

Join artists Phuong Ngo, Marikit Santiago, Jayanto Tan and Cindy Yuen Zhe Chen for an engaging panel discussion exploring the possibilities and challenges of practicing art as members of migrant communities.

The artists will share personal insights from their journeys through art school into professional practice, reflecting on diverse experiences of studying in tertiary institutions and working as artists of colour.

This program offers an open and honest conversation about navigating identity, community and creative practice.

A Q&A will follow, with time for informal mingling and individual chats, giving students the opportunity to connect directly with the panel.

After the panel discussion, one-on-one sessions with the artists will be offered. These sessions are not mandatory, and you are more than welcome to attend the workshop only.

If you would like to stay for a one-on-one session, please register for your time slot during the registration process. Please note that the time you select is JUST for your session, and doesn't include the panel discussion from 11-11:45am.

You will be paired with one of the panellist artists: Marikit Santiago, Jayanto Tan or Cindy Yuen Zhe Chen. Learn more about the artists here.

11:00-11:45am: Panel discussion

12:00-1:15pm: One-on-one sessions (15 min slots)

Food and drink will be provided.

Please note that places for this workshop are strictly limited. If you are no longer able to attend, please contact vergeassistant@usu.edu.au, so that your spot can be given to someone else.

Auslan services available by request. If you have accessibility requirements that you would like to notify us of, please email vergeassistant@usu.edu.au.



VENUE ACCESS

Wheelchair access - there are two lifts available: one on City Rd and one on Maze Crescent.

Accessible and all-gender bathrooms are located about 90 metres from Verge. They are equipped with a handrail. A baby-change table is available.
Guide Dogs and support animals are welcome at Verge.

For detailed access information to the venue, please visit the Access page on Verge's website.

Image: Cindy Yuen-Zhe Chen, Phuong Ngo, Marikit Santiago, Jayanto Tan, Dismantle / Assemble, 4 channel video and sound, 14mins & 21mins. Photo credit. Cindy Yuen-Zhe Chen.