Pro Prac

In our final episode of S4 we speak with Shan Turner-Carroll. Shan discusses Growing up regionally, studying overseas, metal health, the support of family and the magic of residencies. This season is supported by Creative Australia For full transcripts and resources head to www.propracpodcast.com

Join us this week as we speak with Sophie Penkethman-Young. Sophie chats through having an expanded practice that encompasses both her art work and her professional work, moving interstate, having a terrible time in honours, DJing at kids play centres and the joys of collaboration. This season is supported by Creative Australia For transcripts and resources head to www.propracpodcast.com

In S4 E6 we speak with Samuel Luke. Samuel discusses his move from working as a digital freelance creator to focusing more on his own practice, working across digital media and textiles and the differences between presenting his artwork online and in person. For transcripts and resources head to www.propracpodcast.com This season is supported by Creative Australia Music by Evelyn Ida Morris

S4E4 with Leyla Stevens is live. Leyla discusses finding video as a medium, changing living situations to continue to practice and be with her family, a pivotal experience on residency and what happens when the world isn’t ready for your practice. This season is supported by Creative Australia Transcripts and resources can be found at www.propracpodcast.com

In S4E3 Jake Preval talks us through the realities of showing with commercial galleries, what happens when sculptures break releasing litres of piss, structuring studio time and working with a variety of materials. For full transcripts and resources head to www.propracpodcast.com This season is supported by Creative Australia Music by Evelyn Ida Morris

In S4 E2 Lara Chamas shares her experience of learning “hard skills”, the limitations of working from home when working with materials and protecting yourself and your art work For transcripts and resources head to www.propracpodcast.com This season is supported by Creative Australia Music by Evelyn Ida Morris

We are back after a short break with a new season. Kicking it off this week we speak with Christopher Bassi. Christopher talks us through creating a holistic and expansive creative practice, learning practice in different work environments, the support of your community and city in establishing your practice and loving painting. This season is supported by Creative Australia Our music is created by Evelyn Ida Morris For transcripts and resources head to www.propracpodcast.com

In our final episode of season 3 with Monica Rani Rudhar, Monica talks through her experience of taking time off after completing art school before embarking on her own practice, the joys and connections with working with family archives and the importance of having training in firstaid. Music by Evelyn Ida Morris. Full transcripts over at our website www.propracpodcast.com This season was made possible with funding from the Australian Council for the Arts.

Talia Smith shares how she balances working both as an artist and a curator, dealing with structural racism, defining success, her love for sleeping in and naps and how it’s all about the the friends we meet along the way. Music by Evelyn Ida Morris. Full transcripts over at our website www.propracpodcast.com This season was made possible with funding from the Australian Council for the Arts.

In this episode Abdul-Rahman Abdullah talks about his strategy when he was an emerging “mature aged” artist, the challenges W.A based artists artist face and managing family and art practice in a double artist house hold. Music by Evelyn Ida Morris. Full transcripts over at our website www.propracpodcast.com This season was made possible with funding from the Australian Council for the Arts.

In the episode Sarah Poulgrain discusses creating a live/work studio and gallery space, forming and nurturing community, and creating a house boat as a solution to living and gallery spaces in a time of climate crisis. Music by Evelyn Ida Morris. Full transcripts over at our website www.propracpodcast.com This season was made possible with funding from the Australian Council for the Arts.

JD Reforma talks us through his experience working in arts organisations, finding your voice and confidence as an artist, learning financial literacy, and being happy with making one good art work a year. Music by Evelyn Ida Morris. Full transcripts over at our website www.propracpodcast.com This season was made possible with funding from the Australian Council for the Arts.

Hayley Millar Baker discusses what makes a successful art work, retiring her early career works, applying to residencies when you have a family and we dive into the issues with art prizes. Music by Evelyn Ida Morris. Full transcripts over at our website www.propracpodcast.com This season was made possible with funding from the Australian Council for the Arts.

Tony Albert shares how working inside the institution led him to understand the kind of artist he wanted to be, taking big leaps of faith, giving back to the arts community and overcoming nerves and anxiety. Music by Evelyn Ida Morris. Full transcripts over at our website www.propracpodcast.com This season was made possible with funding from the Australian Council for the Arts.

Kicking off Season 3 is an episode with Katy Plummer! In this episode Katy talks us through quitting art only to be tricked back into it, not being swept onto the couch to watch from the sidelines, and the power of naps. Listen now via apple podcasts, Spotify and Soundcloud. Full transcripts over at our website. Music by Evelyn Ida Morris This season was made possible with funding from the Australian Council for the Arts

Pro Prac is back with a new season! Here's a little taste of what's to come with some soundbites of wisdom from our very special guests. LET'S GOOOOOOO!

In our final instalment of Pro Prac Symposium, Kiera chats with artist and curator Andy Butler and Executive Director of Res Artis Eliza Roberts about the benefits of undertaking both national and international residencies; the relevance of residencies in times of social media and connectedness; how to make the most out of a residency and what the future of residencies look like in light of Covid-19. Pro Prac Symposium was recorded on Saturday 2nd of May and was made possible through the support of City of Melbourne Annual Arts Grants.

Join Nick Breedon in conversation with Anusha Kenny, Torika Bolatagici, James Nguyen as they discuss all things time and project management. The session includes: Keeping your art practice going while working demanding jobs, raising children and participating in your community, how to deliver projects on deadlines, and managing your time to maintain both your mental and physical health. Pro Prac Symposium was recorded on Saturday 2nd of May and was made possible through the support of City of Melbourne Annual Arts Grants.

In this instalment of Pro Prac Symposium ‘Artist as Parent’ Ross Coulter, Lucreccia Quintanilla and Lichen Kelp discuss all things parenting in the arts, including parenting as an artist, sharing care, managing your practice with your parenting and work responsibilities, and undertaking international opportunities with children. Pro Prac Symposium was recorded on Saturday 2nd of May and was made possible through the support of City of Melbourne Annual Arts Grants.

We are super excited to share with you recordings of Pro Prac Symposium! This week’s episode is Making and Working Outside of the Gallery with artist and curator Arie Rain Glorie and artist and program manager of Art in Public Space at RMIT Fiona Hillary. Join Arie and Fiona as they discuss benefits, pitfalls and everything in-between when creating work and exhibiting outside of traditional gallery models. Pro Prac Symposium was recorded on Saturday 2nd of May and was made possible through the support of City of Melbourne Annual Arts Grants.