Studios as fertile ground for mid-career desert

A model for artists’ studios in Western Sydney shifts the paradigm from mere workspace to career catalyst – at a time when artists most need it.
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Tom Blake in his studio (2019), Photo Andrew Vincent Photography

Visiting Parramatta Artists’ Studios, one is hardly surprised that the view from every window of this converted inner city office block is a horizon of cranes, gaping foundations, and hi-vis-clad tradies. Parramatta is booming, and so is its cultural fabric.

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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. Instagram: fairleygina