In an environment of reduced funding, savvy partnership and creative mentorships are vital for growing the careers of artists and makers, says Guildhouse’s Emma Fey.
David Pedler, Jane Roberston and Sam Gold, 2021, participating in Guildhouse mentorship programming. Photo Sia Duff.
As its name suggests, Guildhouse started its journey as a craft association for South Australian makers back in 1966. But a lot has changed since then.
Today the not for profit organisation embraces savvy cross-discipline business models for creatives that include – and extend beyond – craftspeople and makers to visual artists and designers, as a hub for networking, opportunities, markets and mentorship. In a nutshell, their modus operandi is all about assisting them to build enduring and sustainable career practices.
Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's Senior Contributor, after 12 years in the role as National Visual Arts Editor. She has worked for extended periods in America and Southeast Asia, as gallerist, arts administrator and regional contributing editor for a number of magazines, including Hong Kong based Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. She is an Art Tour leader for the AGNSW Members, and lectures regularly on the state of the arts. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW.
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