So you want my arts job: Aboriginal Art Centre Manager
Working remotely on Country has its challenges, but also its rewards. Bryce Hartnett of Keringke Arts spoke with ArtsHub about being an Aboriginal Art Centre Manager.
Bryce Harnett with Keringke Arts artists June Smith and Jillary Lynch, and Frank from GoGA (the Gallery of Central Australia, Uluru). Photo ArtsHub.
For many of us working in the arts, we are deeply touched by First Nations narratives and creativity, and hunger to learn more. One career move that locates you at that grassroots level, is to head out on Country and become an Aboriginal Art Centre Manager.
ArtsHub caught up with Bryce Hartnett, manager of Keringke Arts, which is located in the community of Ltyentye Apurte (NT) about 80km from Alice Springs and is only accessible by secondary roads. It was established in 1987.
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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