Pro Prac

This week we speak with Mother, Artist and Educator Torika Bolatagici about Family, teaching professional practice, her early beginnings in photography, and the importance of community http://www.bolatagici.com

This week we have our discussion with Artist and Arts Worker Jenna Pippet (live via telephone where Jenna is a volunteer at the 2019 Venice Biennale) about the weird place between emerging and mid-career, netball, family, and ~secret service documents~ http://www.jennapippett.com

Welcome back to season two of Pro Prac! This week we talked with artist James Nguyen about career, getting around with institutions and being strategic with your career. http://jamesnguyen.com.au

Season Two drops next Wednesday! Listen to a little teaser of some of our hard hitting topics we'll cover this season!

This episode is a live recording from the panel discussion "On Being an Artist: Putting Yourself Out There" with guests Charlie Sofo, Jessie Scott and Kevin Chin. The discussion was held on the 17th of July '19 and was held in conjunction with the exhibition "On Vulnerability and Doubt" currently on show at ACCA (Australian Centre for Contemporary Art). https://acca.melbourne/program/on-being-an-a...

We are having a party to celebrate the end of Season 1 and the imminent release of Season 2! We will be hosting a panel discussion, and have some hot and cold beverages and snacks and a cake or two to celebrate! Friday 19th July 2019 6-8pm Siteworks community room, 33 Saxon St, Brunswick VIC 3056 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pro-prac-season-one-wrap-party-registration-65071466508 Pro Prac is al...

In this weeks episode we talk with artist Salote Tawale about structuring your time, how to get better at writing grant applications, shaking things up by moving interstate, the influence of heritage, and the benefits of ice cream breaks and yum cha. salotetawale.com

In this week's episode we speak with writer and curator Kelly Fliedner about how showing up, being nice to people and not instrumentalising relationships goes a long way; about not being strategic, and the pros and cons of an early (nighttime!) start to the day.

In this weeks episode with artist and curator Arie Rain Glorie we discuss routines, relationships, the importance of friends, the impact of theatre on Arie's view on visual art, festivals, community art, and the importance of making mistakes. He has affirmed that indeed, he's chowing croissants for breakfast now. Arie's Website https://www.arierainglorie.com/ Centre for Dramaturgy and Curation htt...

In this episode, with Artist and Public Art wizard Lynda Roberts, we discuss burnout, workaholism, big pivot points, architecture and design, alternative health practices, the importance of patience, and working collaboratively in art and love

This week we talk with Bridie Gillman about her painting, sculpture and photography practice. We talk about what we wish we learnt in school, about separating your work/studio life, and as always, emails emails emails See more of Bridie's work at: www.bridiegillman.com

In this weeks episode with Michael Candy we discuss the practicalities of creating while traveling, avoiding your practice being pigeonholed by labels, and time/money balance

In this episode we speak with independent arts writer and lawyer Anusha Kenny. Anusha talks us through how she made her way in to both the arts and the law and how she makes time to continue her writing practice while working as a Policy Lawyer for the Sentencing Advisory Council. Anusha’s writing has been published in Discipline, Art and Australia, Art Link, the Age, and Un Magazine.

In this episode we speak with Kevin Chin about his experiences from art school to being represented by galleries in both Melbourne and Sydney. Kevin shares challenges he has had to and continues to overcome, and how he addresses structural inequality within his painting practice. Kevin’s solo exhibition Structural Equality Thursday the 2nd of May at Martin Browne Contemporary, Sydney. See more of...

In this episode we speak with Yandell Walton about her journey into working with digital media both within and outside of the gallery. Yandell shares stories of being driven and relentless to pursue your career and constantly innovate in your practice. Shifting Surrounds is Yandell's current solo exhibition opening Saturday the 4th as part of Art + Climate = Change Festival. See more of Yandell's...

In this episode we speak with artist Steaphan Paton about what informs his approach to his practice. Steaphan shares how he structures his time to be in a continual process of making. Steaphan's show The Australian Inquisition is currently on at Gertrude Glasshouse until the 18th May Find out more about Steaphans work at: https://www.steaphanpaton.com https://www.gertrude.org.au/exhibitions/gertru...

Teaser for season one of Pro Prac, get a sneak peek of what to come as we talk to artists and arts workers about how they manage their professional practice.