SAM Talks

SAM Talks is a podcast series presented by our exhibition and engagement staff, exploring contemporary topics and issues that connect us across Australia. You can follow the monthly addition to this series from this page, or through your regular streaming platform just by searching Shepparton Art Museum.

sam. talks: Art and Design

With artist Irene Grishin Selzer and Irina Rybakov of Pepite Shop, and SAM Curator Lara Merrington

How has the need for art resulted in a design focus in our living rooms during the physical closures of our art museums and galleries? Many art enthusiasts have turned their focus towards their own places of creativity during these times of isolation. In this SAM Talks: Art and Design podcast, join artist Irene and curator Irina as they discuss the role art, design and online platforms play in creating your own art experiences at home.

sam. talks: Industry Insights

With Pink Ember Studio Founders Aaron and Aoife Billings, and SAM Public Programs Co-ordinator Lisa Linton

How do you make your artwork stand out? What do you need to do to flourish in a highly competitive arts and cultural space that is now largely online? In this SAM Talks: Industry Insights podcast, discover how Aaron and Aoife co-founded a queer-run artist co-op, Pink Ember Studios, and how they continue their practice in a COVID- socially distanced world.

Aoife and Aaron billings of Pink Ember Studio

sam. talks: Sound Seen Podcast

Over the month of October, sound makers of all persuasions responded to visual scores created by artist Sarah CrowEST. Learn more about the online project and listen to the responses from participants in this month’s SAM Talks: Sound Seen podcast. ⁠

Image: Sarah crowEST, Sound Seen Score #1, 2020.

sam. talks: Drawing Wall #38

Moving away from what some may consider more traditional depictions of landscape painting, Jahnne Pasco-White uses naturally dyed fabrics and pigments to connect her practice to place. Join Jahnne as she speaks on her methods and broader practice in this SAM Talks: Drawing Wall #38 podcast.

sam. talks: The Exquisite Pirate

Join us as we discuss a series of key artworks in our most recent exhibition; A Finer Grain, selected works from the Shepparton Art Museum. In this iteration, Sally Smart speaks on her artwork in the exhibition, with introductory remarks from SAM Director Dr Rebecca Coates.

Image: *Sally Smart, The Exquisite Pirate #3 (Pink / Dress / Parrot)* *© the artist*

sam. talks: Animal, vegetable, mineral

Join us as we discuss a series of key artworks in our most recent exhibition; A Finer Grain, selected works from the Shepparton Art Museum. In this iteration, Angela Valamanesh speaks on her artwork in the exhibition, with introductory remarks from SAM Director Dr. Rebecca Coates.