Art Speak

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Building confidence in Talking and Writing about Art

Marrickville Library

Youth events and programs

Sometimes it can feel as though visual art has its own language. 'Art Speak' is a workshop that focuses on supporting young adults in developing a vocabulary for talking and writing about art. The workshop will start by building a toolkit that participants can make use of when discussing art, whether that be in a casual or educational context.The workshop will then shift to helping participants develop their very own artist statement - a short paragraph that identifies who they are as an artist!This workshop is perfect for high school students doing art in year 7-12, especially those taking Visual Arts as an elective. It is also open to anyone with an interest in Art and Art Criticism, or any artmakers hoping to develop artists statements that best represent's their art making practice.About the facilitator:Amelia Skelton is an emerging, multidisciplinary artist living and working on Gadigal Land (Sydney, Australia). Amelia's practice combines quilt making, sculpture, and assemblage to explore the relationship between people and their things. Amelia has shown her work in group exhibitions nationally and internationally and presented numerous solo exhibitions in both Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. Amelia has also worked extensively as an arts educator, facilitating workshops for children and teens, as well as adults with disability.About the venueMARRICKVILLE PAVILION AND LIBRARY is accessible by lift from both the street and ground levels. The venue is accessible for people using wheelchairs and other mobility aids. There is a hearing loop available.If you have any access or support requirements in order to participate fully, please let us know when you book via the order form to ensure that we can arrange any reasonable adjustments.

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