Aspects on Mentoring — Mentorships discussions and networking

Registrations close Monday 25 January

Do you want to find a mentor, or become one?

Aspects On Mentoring is the next in a series of informal networking and discussion opportunities for the ACT arts sector, presented by the Childers Group in partnership with the Cultural Facilities Corporation.

We have heard you loud and clear – there is a real need for greater support to connect mentors and mentorees in the ACT arts sector.

This event is an opportunity to learn more about mentoring and then hear from mentorees and their mentors about their experiences, in an open and frank discussion around finding the right person, and working out how to work best together.

Then you’ll have a rapid-fire opportunity to meet potential mentoring partners, share your stories, and maybe kick off something special.

This will also be an excellent time to meet other emerging and established leaders in the arts in the ACT, and build your networks over a glass of wine.

Admission is free, bookings are essential. We can’t wait to meet you.

The Panel

Evol McLeod OAM (facilitator) is the co-coordinator of the Childers Group and a former Deputy Chair of the Cultural Facilities Corporation. Recognition of her work in the arts and community includes the International Women's Day Awards (ACT) the Centenary Medal, Telstra Business Women's Awards and the Medal of the Order of Australia.

Harriet Elvin (opening remarks - to be delivered by Louise Douglas, Deputy Chair, Cultural Facilities Corporation) has held a range of senior executive roles for over twenty years, primarily in the arts sector. Harriet is CEO of the Cultural Facilities Corporation, which manages major ACT cultural assets including the Canberra Theatre Centre, the Canberra Museum and Gallery, and historic sites Lanyon, Calthorpes House and Mugga-Mugga.

Harriet is a former Telstra ACT Businesswoman of the Year and received a Centenary Medal for service to Australian society in business leadership. Her personal interests in the arts include writing short plays, a number of which have been performed in festivals such as Short+Sweet. Harriet has acted as a mentor over the past eighteen years, during which time she has mentored six people in a structured way and many more through less formal guidance and advice, as well as giving presentations on mentorship topics. In 2016 she has been selected to participate in Oxford Cultural Leaders, an international cultural leadership program based at Oxford University.

Brenna Hobson joined Belvoir as General Manager in February 2008 and is now Executive Director. She has a Masters of Management (Arts) from University of Technology and sits on the Seymour Centre Artistic Advisory Committee. Previous to this she was the General Manager of Jigsaw Theatre Company in Canberra where she was also a Board Member of the ACT Council of Cultural and Community Organisations, part of the steering committee of Canberra Living Artists Week and the ACT representative of Critical Stages.

Brenna’s credits as an independent producer include Now that Communism is Dead My Life Feels Empty (Melbourne International Arts Festival/B Sharp), The Suitors (Old Fitzroy Theatre) and Vital Organs (B Sharp). She has also been Production Manager of Bangarra Dance Theatre and spent 11 years in Belvoir’s production department. Brenna was appointed Opera House Trustee in January 2014.

Janet DeBoos is a respected Australian potter who has written three books on glaze and has a practice focused on the potential of domestic ceramics, through which she has explored ideas ranging from scientific principles and material culture, to examinations of the processes and meaning of ceramics practice itself.

She has had a long, but intermittent teaching career and is presently Emeritus Fellow at ANU. She has taught internationally (USA, China, NZ, South Africa and the UK) and ran a production pottery for almost 20 years.

She is represented in many major public collections including National Gallery of Australia; The Powerhouse Museum,Sydney; National Museum of China and Musee Royal de Mariemont, Belgium.

An elected artist member of the International Academy of Ceramics, Geneva, and Australasian representative on the governing Council of that Academy, Janet has had experience in both formally funded, and informal mentoring roles.

Jack Lloyd has worked in the arts in Canberra for 13 years, as an independent theatre producer, venue technical manager and business director. Since its opening in 2009, Jack has worked at Belconnen Arts Centre, and directs the financial and operational aspects of the centre. Since 2001, Jack has been writing and producing theatre in the ACT as a member of Boho, exploring concepts from contemporary complex systems science through interactive performance. Boho works with scientific and historical organisations to create original theatrical productions, and has presented with partners including CSIRO and the Powerhouse Museum.

In 2014, Jack completed his Master of Management (Arts & Cultural Management) from UniSA, and also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Digital Arts) from the ANU. Jack is co-coordinator of the Childers Group arts advocacy body of the ACT and in 2015 took part in the Australia Council’s Emerging Leaders Development Program, subsequently undertaking mentoring with Brenna Hobson. He has two daughters, Matilda and Quentin.

Katy Mutton is a multi-disciplinary visual artist working across drawing, printmaking, painting and installation. She holds a BA in Visual Art from the ANU School of Art (2010) and a BA in Applied Science in Environmental Design (UC, 2002). Katy’s practice is heavily research based and she is particularly interested in the impact of political and military action on cultural identity. Her professional background in Interior Architecture influences much of her art making method.

Over the last 5 years Katy has exhibited regularly in Australia, including six solo exhibitions. She has been the recipient of a number of grants and awards including an Australia Council Artstart grant. Her artwork is held in the collection of The Australian War Memorial with a selection currently on display in the Conflicts 1945 to today Galleries. Recent residencies include Bundanon Trust and Megalo Print Studio + Gallery where she is currently Public Programs Manager. She is currently being mentored by Janet DeBoos.

has held a range of senior executive roles for over twenty years, primarily in the arts sector. Harriet is CEO of the Cultural Facilities Corporation, which manages major ACT cultural assets including the Canberra Theatre Centre, the Canberra Museum and Gallery, and historic sites Lanyon, Calthorpes House and Mugga-Mugga. Harriet is a former Telstra ACT Businesswoman of the Year and received a Centenary Medal for service to Australian society in business leadership. Her personal interests in the arts include writing short plays, a number of which have been performed in festivals such as Short+Sweet. Harriet has acted as a mentor over the past eighteen years, during which time she has mentored six people in a structured way and many more through less formal guidance and advice, as well as giving presentations on mentorship topics. In 2016 she has been selected to participate in Oxford Cultural Leaders, an international cultural leadership program based at Oxford University.