29 April 2025

Shepparton Art Museum to host two-day professional development program for local creatives.

Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) is pleased to present Art as Business, a two-day professional development intensive that aims to strengthen the business knowledge and skills of regional creative practitioners. Taking place over Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 May, the program will feature panel discussions and workshops that address key areas of concern for artists, including accounting, copyright, communication, installing artwork, and applying for grants.

The workshops and talks will be presented by a range of artists, arts workers, and arts industry professionals, including artist Beci Orpin, Evan Lowenstein (Director, Lowenstein Arts Management), and Amelia Kingston (Grants Manager, Regional Arts Victoria). Over the course of the weekend, artists from the Goulburn Valley and beyond will connect with fellow creatives, expand their professional network, and discover new ways to strengthen the business side of their creative practice.

Ahead of the Art as Business program, a free networking event will be hosted on Friday 16 May at La Trobe University’s Shepparton Campus, which both Art as Business ticketholders and the general public are invited to attend. Attendees can enjoy a panel discussion exploring the challenges and opportunities within the regional arts landscape, featuring Danny Lacy (Artistic Director, SAM), Ros Abercrombie (Director, Regional Arts Australia), Tegan Nash (Director, Live Art Benalla), and artist Cameron Robbins, with drinks and refreshments provided.

Gabriella Calandro, SAM Head of Engagement, says of the event:

“We’re excited to offer this fantastic series of workshops and talks to our community and help support the development of our region’s creative practitioners. This program brings together experts in finance and arts management, artists’ rights, marketing and communications, and leaders from major arts institutions to present a comprehensive program that addresses the key challenges faced by Victorian artists. This will be an opportunity not to be missed by artists looking to develop professionally and connect with peers and figures from the creative industry. We’re grateful to the support of La Trobe University’s Shepparton Campus in helping to bring this program to life and helping us to keep the ticket price at an accessible point for our community.”

Tickets for Art as Business and the artist networking evening are now available to book via the SAM website: https://sheppartonartmuseum.com.au/events/?tribe_eventcategory%5B%5D=21

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