How’d You Get There? Artist Roundtable & Networking Event
Western Riverina Arts will be holding a FREE artist roundtable and networking event at the Leeton Museum and Gallery, from 10am to 12.30pm on Saturday the 25th March. We will be joined by Kristy-Lee Agresta, Hape Kiddle and Andrew Whitehead who will be sharing their entertaining tales from the arts sector! Registration essential.
There’s no one set way to navigate a career in the arts world. Explore different pathways through the arts as we have a sit-down discussion with three creative practitioners who have found success and have made a living through different artistic avenues. From juggling multiple creative businesses, finding inspiration through travel, getting your foot in the door, tertiary and self-taught education to commissions and classes - audience members will be able to ask all their burning questions!
This is a great chance to network with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and meet people interested in regional arts. Light refreshments will be provided on the day. We hope to see you there!
For general enquiries please contact comms@westrivarts.com.au
Kristy-Lee Agresta
Kristy-Lee Agresta is a young professional artsworker with two creative businesses based in Griffith, NSW. Kristy-Lee is the owner and artist behind popular brand ‘Kristy-Lee Jewellery’ featuring hand-made pieces with 14k gold filled and fine metal. She is also the owner and creative visionary behind a successful new creative co-working space, ‘Rooms of Requirement’ which holds gallery space, artist studios and not-to-miss events.
Hape Kiddle
Hape Kiddle is a highly-regarded wood sculptor, teacher, goldsmith and jade carver. His beautiful hand-crafted pieces are strongly influenced by his deep connection to the natural world which we all are a part of. Hape has been sharing his love of making things by hand for over two decades through exhibitions, festival circuits and courses across Australia and New Zealand. In 2020 Hape was commissioned by the National Museum of Australia to carve a 650kg Murray Cod that now forms part of their Great Southern Land gallery.
Andrew Whitehead
Andrew Whitehead is a scrap metal sculptor with over 15 years’ experience. His sculptures are site specific and record significant history of people, events and native wildlife. Andrew has been commissioned for several private and twenty one public sculptures throughout Australia with more on the way. In 2021 Andrew starred in the new Channel 10 reality television series ‘Making It Australia’ where here underwent weekly themed challenges against other contestants to produce wacky creations.
Proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with Western Riverina Arts and Leeton Museum and Gallery.
