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Black and Indigenous Lives Matter: A Statement of Solidarity from CAS
The team at Connection Arts Space, collectively and clearly, want to say Black and Indigenous Lives Matter. We are working internally to establish ongoing support for the Indigenous communities of our home base (Dandenong) and ensure our space continues to be welcoming of BIPoC (Black Indigenous People of Colour). Human rights and social justice have always …
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Workshop Review: Portraiture with Taya Shania
Last Friday, Connection Arts Space kicked off our 6-week Crafternoon Workshops series with Taya Shania’s portraiture session. The session looked at the way Taya uses the Loomis technique to create the structure for heads and how to use this structure to then design a face from a reference photograph. In just an hour and a …
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At-Home Artistic Activities
During these unprecedented times, it is important that we, as a community, continue to create. The COVID-19 outbreak has significantly affected the Australian arts sector; galleries are closed, events are cancelled, and jobs have been lost. It is important that we acknowledge the impact that coronavirus has had, and continues to have, on our artistic …
Coping with COVID-19: Resources for the Arts
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Australia, the arts community has found innovative ways to adapt, survive and thrive.
Curator Interview: Larra Juab on ‘Heating Up’
Behind every great exhibition is a great artist (or group of artists), but also an amazing team of passionate and dedicated volunteers who put it all together. Our current exhibition, 'Heating Up' was curated by Larra Juab.
Artist Interview – Jasmine Walker
Jasmine's work deals with themes of change, growth and existential threat. We caught up with Jasmine to discuss her upcoming exhibition 'Following My Mind' - opening at CAS on Friday 15th November. Can you tell me a bit about your artistic background and practice?I did art in primary school and all throughout high school up …
Volunteer Interview: Mohamed
What is your role at CAS and what does it involve? My current role at CAS involves support during meetings, and assistance with the creation of promotional and communications material. I sometimes speak at events but I’m generally a ‘floating’ member right now with no set role. In the past I’ve worked as a Graphic …
Volunteer Interview: Taya
What is your role at CAS and what does it involve? I am currently the Editor at Connection Arts Space. My role involves a variety of tasks, including running a team of content creators. Since beginning my volunteer position, I have created a consistent email newsletter and with that comes conducting artist interviews and keeping …
Artist Interview – Ciara Lynch
Can you tell us a little bit about your background and your artistic practice? I studied Fine Art at Monash, majoring in contemporary practises with a focus on textile works. I’ve always been really interested in textures, which plays a big part in how my works are made. My works are also often informed by …
