- Date: Sunday 19 November 2023
- Times: 1.30pm - 3pm
- Location: Rockingham Arts Centre, 11 Kent Street, Rockingham
- Cost: $30 per person
- Registrations close: Friday 17 November 2023. To book please call the Rockingham Arts Centre on 9527 0734 between 9am - 4pm, Wednesday to Sunday.
Are you an artist looking at what's next for you on the calendar? Sandra Murray's motivational workshop for artists will help you. Sandra will be discussing practical approaches to planning your year ahead. She will provide detailed guidance and tips on: applications for art prizes and grants (including where to apply), how to network effectively, and invaluable advice on artist CVs and bios. This workshop is ideal for amateur, emerging and mid-career artists.
About the facilitator
Sandra is an independent art curator, consultant and artist mentor who has a depth of experience in working with artists, collections and exhibitions, including directing and curating for art and museum institutions in WA and NSW. She is actively engaged in the art world and has on-the-ground experience and knowledge to share. She holds a passion for contemporary West Australian art and curated the 2023 City of Rockingham Art Prize, the 2022 Perth Royal Art Prize for Landscape and is the curator for the 2024 City of Rockingham Art Prize.
- Date: Saturday 23 March 2024
- Times: 1.30pm - 3pm
- Location: Rockingham Arts Centre, 11 Kent Street, Rockingham
- Cost: $30 per person
- Registrations close: Friday 22 March 2024. To book please call the Rockingham Arts Centre on 9527 0734 between 9am - 4pm, Wednesday to Sunday.
Sandra will be guiding artists on how to exhibit their work in galleries and to look outside the traditional white cube - there are other spaces. Join her discussion on developing exhibition proposals and concepts, different ways of exhibiting, how to accrue funds for exhibitions, and tips for approaching galleries. This workshop is ideal for emerging and mid-career artists.
About the facilitator
Sandra has a depth of experience in working with artists, collections and exhibitions, including directing and curating for art and museum institutions in WA and NSW. She has worked in the public, corporate, not-for-profit and private sectors. She is actively engaged in the art world and has on-the-ground experience and knowledge to share. She has curated the 2023 City of Rockingham Art Prize, the 2022 Perth Royal Art Prize for Landscape and is the curator for the 2024 City of Rockingham Art Prize.
- Date: Saturday 13 April 2024
- Times: 10am - 12pm
- Location: Rockingham Arts Centre, 11 Kent Street, Rockingham
- Cost: $30 per person
- Registrations close: Friday 5 April 2024. To book please call the Rockingham Arts Centre on 9527 0734 between 9am - 4pm, Wednesday to Sunday.
Content planning, strategy and community building online for artists and creatives.
Social media can be a powerful way to communicate directly with your community. In this fun deep dive session, participants will create their own unique content pillars to build a clear content strategy and create a content plan that they can use over and over again to share their work and process with their audience. This session is best paired with the Photography for Social Media workshop and is for anyone who needs a gentle guiding hand to shape the story of their practice, authentically and clearly.
About the facilitator
Bo Wong has run her own business for nearly 20 years and has worked with other creatives on their businesses for the last eight years. She has studied Fine Art History, Aboriginal Studies, Photography and Communications. Bo facilitates workshops and professional development for artists and arts organisations. Her love of workshops has led her to run more in-depth, multiple-day retreat programs in the beautiful surrounds of NewFarm Denmark.
- Date: Saturday 20 April 2024
- Times: 10am - 12pm
- Location: Rockingham Arts Centre, 11 Kent Street, Rockingham
- Cost: $30 per person
- Registrations close: Friday 12 April 2024. To book please call the Rockingham Arts Centre on 9527 0734 between 9am - 4pm, Wednesday to Sunday.
How to use strong visual narratives and storytelling techniques to engage your community and build connection online.
Making engaging images to tell the story of your creative practice can feel daunting but essential! In this step-by-step workshop, participants will be guided by Bo through some simple and powerful phone photography tips and tricks. They will leave with a renewed understanding of how to communicate with their audience on social media and inspired to create images that they want to share. This workshop is best paired with Social Media for Creatives and is for anyone struggling to take a decent photo and for those who want to up their photography game.
About the facilitator
Bo Wong has run her own business for nearly 20 years and has worked with other creatives on their businesses for the last eight years. She has studied Fine Art History, Aboriginal Studies, Photography and Communications. Bo facilitates workshops and professional development for artists and arts organisations. Her love of workshops has led her to run more in-depth, multiple-day retreat programs in the beautiful surrounds of NewFarm Denmark.