Artist Speakeasy > What are NFT's?
Tuesday 13 July 2021, 6PM to 7PM, FREE Live on YouTube and Facebook
Join us for a special professional development session unpacking this illusive acronym. We will set the record straight, covering
definitions, contexts and how practising artists can take advantage of this new technology and potential marketplace for their art
practice.
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Design Fringe First Nations Design Commission
New application deadline > Thursday 10 June, 2021.
Melbourne Fringe and Linden New Art are reinvigorating the Fringe Furniture exhibition and bringing the newly named Design
Fringe exhibition
to the Southside of Melbourne. To celebrate this important step, we will commission a significant new work by a mid-career First Nations designer. This work will form the centrepiece of the exhibition at Linden New Art, which will be hosted at the gallery from 4 September to
21 November 2021.
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Applications now open for the Linden Projects Space!
Proposal deadline > 31 May 2021
Have you been thinking about getting yourself organised to show your work? Or maybe there is a friend who's been thinking about it for long
time and hasn't done it yet? Now is the time.
Gather all your information, ideas and artworks details to develop a winning proposal for your next exhibition gig!
We are now accepting proposals for exhibitions to be shown in the Linden Projects Space from July this year.
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Wednesday 10 March 2021, 6PM to 7PM, FREE Zoom event
Did you know that a gallery in upstate New York was recently involved in a legal dispute to have a public art installation on the façade of
its building recognised as art, and not illegal signage? Join a lively discussion in which our guest speakers explore the topic of censorship.
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Artist Speakeasy: Writing & Concepts with Mykaela Saunders
Thursday 19 November 6pm
A working-class blackfella writing for and about the people she belongs to, Mykaela Saunders is full of piss and vinegar and proud of it. In
this talk Mykaela uncovers the aggressive energy she brings to her writing, locating its origins in DIY music critique and academic
research and tracing it through to its current expressions, with a focus on her works-in-progress.
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Artist Speakeasy > Looking after yourself through change and uncertainty
Tuesday 29 September, 3PM-4PM
FREE, suitable for practicing visual artists
This event aims to improve the wellbeing of practicing artists during the pandemic. Using tools that will help you achieve a sense
of security for the future, boosted self-esteem, stronger connections in our communities and, most importantly, some room to breathe.
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Artist Speakeasy > Meet the Funding Bodies
Tuesday 4 February 2019 > 6PM to 7.30PM
Join a special professional development talk for practicing visual artists with Creative Victoria Senior Arts Officer, Chloe Turner and City
of Port Phillip Arts Development Officer, Sharyn Dawson in conversation with Linden New Art Director, Melinda Martin and Development
Manager, Lyn Johnson. Learn about what kind of visual arts projects these organisations support, tips and tricks of grant writing and the
assessment process.
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Artist Speakeasy > Grant Application Writing
Thursday 5 December 2019, 6PM-7.30PM
Applying for grants can be a highly competitive process. Join Linden New Art's Director Melinda Martin for a comprehensive how-to and
introduction to the strategies for effective grant application writing.
Artist Speakeasy > Residencies
Thursday 7 November 2019, 6PM-7.30PM
Join Linden New Art and BLINDSIDE galleries to discuss artist residencies in conversation with artist Sam Leach and Pippa Dickson, Director,
Asialink Arts.
Artist Speakeasy > Exhibition Proposal Writing
Saturday 21 September, 2PM-4PM
Join Linden New Art Director Melinda Martin in this professional development workshop for artists to learn how to write effective
exhibitions proposals.
Artist Speakeasy > Promoting Visual Art on a Shoe String
Wednesday 24 July 2019, 6.30PM to 7.30PM
Make art and get it out there! At least that’s what we know we should do. But with often limited budgets, time and resources, it’s hard to
know where to start.
Artist Speakeasy > Proposal Writing
Tuesday 18 June 2019, 6PM to 7.30PM
Join Linden New Art Director Melinda Martin in this professional development workshop for artists to learn how to write effective exhibition
proposals.
Artist Speakeasy > How to Photograph Your Artwork
Tuesday 26 March 2019, 6PM to 7.30PM
Practicing artists are invited to hear from photographer Matthew Stanton and Linden New Art Director Melinda Martin to understand how good
image documentation can be crucial to a professional art practice.
Artist Speakeasy > Grant Application Writing
Tuesday 27 November 2018, 6PM to 8PM
Applying for grants can be a highly competitive process. Join Linden New Art's Director Melinda Martin for a comprehensive how-to and
introduction to the strategies for effective grant application writing.
Artist Speakeasy > Instagram for Creatives
Saturday 9 June 2018, 11AM to 12.30PM
Calling all creatives; it's time get social media-savvy! Join Marion Piper (The Visual Writer) and Sarah Weston (CRAFT Victoria) as they
share tips about how to use Instagram to build an online community and connect with your followers.
Artist Speakeasy > Surviving as an Independent Artist
Saturday 5 May 2018, 11AM to 12.30PM
Hear from unrepresented artists Debbie Symons and Julie Shiels as they share their experiences navigating an independent art career.
Artist Speakeasy: Promoting Your Art
Saturday 21 October 2017, 11AM to 12PM
Promoting yourself as an artist is a hard task. Who are you as an artist? What does you artwork communicate? And who are you communicating
to? This artist development workshop will break down these difficult questions providing writing, imaging and promotional advice.
Artist Speakeasy: Do Artists Need Gallery Representation?
Saturday 23 September 2017, 2.30PM to 3.30PM
The roles and responsibilities of art galleries today are increasingly varied and flexible. Galleries can provide stability, advocacy and
support for artists, but there are also many opportunities that do not rely on gallery representation.
