Making it in Merri-bek
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About 'Making it in Merri-bek'
'Making it in Merri-bek' is an annual series of free workshops and discussions for our local arts and creative industry held in May and June each year.
Facilitated by industry experts, these events will offer opportunities to engage with local artists and their arts practice and receive accessible and useful content for your arts practice and well-being.
2024 Program
Arts Merri-bek have partnered with Arts Access Victoria, Honey Bones Gallery, Schoolhouse Studios, and Bus Projects to present an exciting program for Making it in Merri-bek this year. Please register online.
- Accessible Arts Practice with Arts Access Victoria
Thursday 9 May: 6 - 8pm
Register for the event on our Eventbrite page. - Concept Development: Sustainable planning for Creatives with Honey Bones Gallery
Saturday 18 May: 2 - 5pm
Venue:Honey Bones Gallery - 46 Trafford St, Brunswick VIC 3056
Register for the event on our Eventbrite page. - Artist Toolkit: Develop your artistic portfolio & writing skills with Bus Projects
Thursday 23 May: 6 - 8pm
Venue: Counihan Gallery - 233 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056
Register for the event on our Eventbrite page. - Getting Performance and Marketing Ready
Wednesday 29 May: 6:30 - 7:30pm
Venue: Cross St Music Hall - 16-22 Cross St, Brunswick East VIC 3057
Register for the event on our Eventbrite page. - Arts Grant Writing 101 with Schoolhouse StudiosThursday 30 May: 6 - 8pm
Venue: Schoolhouse Studios - 28 Victoria St, Coburg VIC 3058
Register for the event on our Eventbrite page.
2023 Program Highlights
Highlights for Making it in Merri-bek 2023 coming.
- Promoting your practice
- Planning for Access
- Applying for funding
- Presenting your creative practice
- Marketing for musicians
2022 Program highlights
Highlights coming soon.
2021 Program highlights
If you missed 'Making it in Merri-bek' in 2021, check out the videos below to view some of the sessions:
Stay in touch with Arts Merri-bek
Sign up to the Arts Merri-bek e-news and follow the Arts Merri-bek Facebook page to stay in the loop as more details are released in response to the needs of our local artists.
How to contact us about 'Making it in Merri-bek':
Merri-bek City Council
Arts Officer, Arts and Culture
Email: artsgrants@merri-bek.vic.gov.au