Ask An Artist

As the WA Branch of a national membership association we provide advice, representation, support and services to enable organisations and individuals to thrive; and as a peak body we advocate on behalf of the sector to communicate the value of museums and galleries, raise professional standards, inform policy and promote ethical practice.

Australian Museums and Galleries Association Western Australia

Enjoy an evening of food, drink and lively conversation, as we discover what it is like to be an artist in WA today!

Goolugatup Heathcote, Dandalup tenant space

AMaGA WA networking events

Join AMaGA Western Australia for a range of brilliant events from breakfast speakers and critical discussions, to exhibition previews and behind the scenes exploration of WA's cultural institutions.

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be an artist? Is it always fun? What motivates someone to do certain work? How do artists earn a living? What goes into to creating an exhibition?You are invited to ask all these questions and more to a panel of four WA artists: Arif Satar, Gok-Lim Finch, Jo Darvall and Rachelle Dusting.Enjoy an evening of food, drink and lively conversation, as we discuss the tricky questions and go behind the scenes to learn what a day in the life of an artist is like in WA today.Hosted by Goolugatup Heathcote on Friday, 26 November, from 6pm, visit the captivating exhibitions currently on display by Curtis Taylor and Luisa Hansal, mingle with friends and family, and perhaps discover your own creative side!This is the first in a series of events where we delve behind the scenes to discover what it's like to work in the arts and cultural sector by asking artists, curators, scientists, conservators and more!Tickets:<ul><li>Adult: $15.00*</li><li>Family (two adults, two children): $35.00*</li><li>Child: $5.00*</li></ul>*Plus booking fee. As a non-for-profit organisation, proceeds from this event go directly to projects supporting museums and galleries across WA!
This event has been made possible with the support from the City of Melville, Artsource and Otherside Brewery. For more information, please email Events and Professional Development Officer, Sam Beard, at sam.beard@amaga.org.au

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