Arts West extends a warm welcome to local independent artist and small organisations to become Arts West Advocates. We aim to support artists and arts organisations in Melbourne’s West through advocacy, sharing knowledge and resources, and fostering relationships.
ARTS ADVOCATES RECEIVE A RANGE OF BENEFITS INCLUDING:
Invitation to attend an annual Consultation Session, where Advocates can connect and contribute to the advocacy agenda of the Alliance.
Consultation as major unexpected issues arise affecting the creative sector.
Receiving regular updates and online resources.
Invitation to apply for two positions on the Arts West Committee – the committee that actively delivers the Arts West advocacy agenda.
To become an Arts West Advocate, follow the link and fill out the short form.
Arts West is pleased to invite independent artists Jody Haines and Matto Lucas join the Arts West committee to represent independent artists in our advocacy for arts in the west in 2021.
Jody Haines is a photo-media artist based in Melbourne, Victoria. By approaching photography as a social practice, Jody collaboratively focuses on identity, representation and the female gaze, presenting work as temporary installations across public and non-traditional spaces.
Matto Lucas is an Australian artist, photographer, creator, curator and art facilitator working within mixed and digital media, with a preference for photography and performance.
Jody and Matto join existing committee members, representatives from 100 Story Building, cohealth Arts Generator, Footscray Community Arts Centre, Snuff Puppets, The SUBSTATION, Western Edge Youth Arts, and Women’s Circus.
BANNER IMAGE: Opening night, Due West Arts Festival 2019.
Footscray Community Arts Centre. Photo by Jacinta Keefe.
