The five creatives of Christmas

ArtsHub speaks with five regional creatives who recap 2023 and share their hopes for 2024.
Photo: Arisa Chattasa via Unsplash. Photo of a bauble made out of wood with the word ‘HOPE’ engrained on it, hanging from a Christmas tree.

Regional creative artists are often at a disadvantage in terms of opportunities afforded to their metro counterparts. So, in an attempt to amplify voices from the sticks, ArtsHub asks five regional creatives from Victoria five questions about their thoughts on 2023 and hopes for 2024 as we head into the final stretch of the year.

As is the case with many creatives, Roessler juggles artistic practice with motherhood. ‘My goal is to work around and support my family,’ she says. ‘I’m looking for flexibility without the stress of bringing work home.’ Bringing work home is par for the course for Robinson, who operates her voiceover business from the lounge room. ‘My creative practice is an ad hoc process, due to relying on work coming through agencies. I can’t predict what I’ll be doing from one day to the next.’

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Christine Davey is a writer, director and academic living on Wadawurring country.