Navigating the tensions for successful collaboration. Image: Shutterstock.
The National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) recently launched Love Your Local, a new toolkit designed to help artists, makers and designers engage with Local Government Authorities (LGAs).
NAVA Executive Director Penelope Benton says, ‘The aim of this toolkit is to provide a tangible and ongoing resource to support artists and arts workers in building their capacity to advocate for themselves and demonstrate value.’
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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