Voice of the Artist Podcast

Hear from local and inter/national artists, arts leaders and thinkers as they unpack their approach to practice on the Voice of the Artist podcast presented by Guildhouse. 

Featuring the Guildhouse reVision Speaker Series, and the Guildhouse Symposiums, Voice of the Artist will feature conversations with creative minds from around the globe discussing contemporary arts practice.

reVision has been curated as a covid response, enhancing connectivity, sustainability and well-being across the arts community. These podcast episodes are audio recordings from live zoom sessions, recorded on Kaurna Yarta.

Voice of the Artist is available to listen on your favourite podcast player. Subscribe via Spotify, Apple, Google or listen below. 

reVision was developed with support from Australia Council for the Arts, the Day Family Foundation and Creative Partnerships Australia, and has continued through the generous philanthropic support of the Guildhouse Creative Visionaries. 

Radical Practice: reVision Symposium 2022
Exploring the theme of Radical Practice, the 2022 Guildhouse Symposium provided a platform for us all to come together and explore the big and small gestures that shape our individual and collective practices.
S6 E1: Small idea, big passion

Three artists discuss the ways in which they have built community. From small scale initiatives with a huge personal impact, to environmental and art collectives with wide commercial and community reach.

Speakers: Louise Flaherty, Henry Jock Walker, Clem Newchurch
Facilitated by: Jayne Bates OAM

This episode was originally recorded on 12 November 2022

S6 E2: Radical Practice

A conversation centred around community pride, working collaboratively and the ethos of arts making. facilitated by Rayleen Forester. 

Speakers: Elyas Alavi, Dr Ali Gumillya Baker, Lara Tilbrook
Facilitated by: Rayleen Forester, fine print

This episode was originally recorded on 14 November 2022

S6 E3: The Relationship is the Project

Unpacking the 2020 book of the same name, artists and cultural workers discuss best practice for engaging in community-based projects.

Speakers: Claire G Coleman, Cara Kirkwood, Anthony Peluso
Facilitated by: Kate Larsen

This episode was originally recorded on 14 November 2022

reVision Symposium 2021
A discussion about contemporary arts practice with artists, writers and curators.
S5 E1: ambition and momentum

Three artists discuss how they feed ambition and continue momentum despite changing parameters. Many artists have experienced in-person exhibitions move online, project dates move and opportunities dissolve. Join three artists as they discuss their responses, particularly with the presentation of solo exhibitions, and motivations during this time. Curator Hannah Presley guides the conversation.

Speakers: Honor Freeman (SA), Maree Clarke (VIC), Salote Tawale (NSW).
Chair: Hannah Presley (VIC)

This conversation was originally recorded on 13 November 2021

S5 E2: growing and sustaining community and collaboration

Growing and sustaining community and collaboration during the time of a pandemic has been difficult for many, but adversity has fostered opportunities for some to expand and reconnect in ways unimagined until now. Experienced in independent arts practice, festival management and the shared studio model, Amber Cronin leads a discussion around building connection and community.

Speakers: Sim Luttin (VIC), James Tylor (ACT), Clare Needham (VIC).
Chair: Amber Cronin (SA)

This conversation was originally recorded on 13 November 2021

S5 E2: utopian future

Andy Butler shapes a conversation questioning traditional modes of engagement and delivery in the arts and investigates the ambitions and ideals of the sector.

Three artists, wearing multiple hats such as festival CEO, mentor and collaborator discuss their experiences and aspirations for a critically positive, sustainable industry.

Speakers: Jamie Lewis (VIC), Catherine Truman (SA), Joel Spring (NSW).
Chair: Andy Butler (VIC)

This conversation was originally recorded on 13 November 2021

reVision Speaker Series Season Four: Winter 2021
How does an industry find momentum and collectively shape change? In this season local and inter/national arts leaders discuss remodelling our future to create a sustainable and inclusive industry.
S4 E1: Leadership in the Face of Change

A conversation led by Shepparton Art Museum Director Rebecca Coates with inter/national art leaders on brokering change, shifting stale paradigms and invigorating organisations and programs while navigating a global pandemic.

This episode was originally recorded on 1 June 2021

S4 E2: Remodelling our Future: In Conversation

Mami Kataoka Director of Mori Art Museum and Rhana Devenport ONZM, Director of the Art Gallery of South Australia share their philosophies and approaches to leading international contemporary art museums and reflections on emergent curatorial models in the sector. As Chair and Board Member of the International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art (CIMAM) Kataoka and Devenport will discuss the theme of remodelling our future in a global context, and share their observations of patterns and predictions for museums and galleries in these changing times.

This episode was originally recorded on 2 June 2021

S4 E3: Digital Connection

Unpacking the intersection between virtual interaction and pandemic response, Dr Kristen Alford, Director MOD, leads a conversation with philosopher and writer Connal Lee and Human Interaction and Virtual Reality specialist Adam Drogemueller on the future of meaningful connection in a post pandemic world.

This episode was originally recorded on 3 June 2021

S4 E4: Tools of Advocacy

Join advocacy powerhouse Esther Anatolitis in exploring how and when to use your voice in order to support change. With a practice deeply embedded in critical reflection and active engagement, Anatolitis shapes a meaningful conversation with artists and arts leaders around the role of the provocateur.

This episode was originally recorded on 3 June 2021

reVision Speaker Series Season Three: Autumn 2021
In this season our panelists investigate the role of the critical voice within arts practice. Conversations with key writers, editors and artists will dissect the need for and impact of critical engagement and rigour through arts writing and peer conversations.
S3 E1: Finessing an Independent Voice

Join session Chair Jessica Alice, Director Writers SA in a conversation with writers and curators navigating contemporary arts writing; discussing experiences of refining writing skills and critical voice while retaining an independent opinion in a gig economy.

This episode was originally recorded on 3 March 2021

S3 E2: The Role of Critical Engagement

Guided by Lisa Slade, key global arts and culture editors unpack the importance of accessible critical conversation; from the political and societal need to constantly question to analytical artist engagement.

This episode was originally recorded on 3 March 2021

S3 E3: Writing for Social Media

In this session communications professional Emma Mellett will discuss some social media writing fundamentals.

This episode was originally recorded on 4 March 2021

S3 E4: Critical Peer Conversations

National artists Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran, Elyas Alavi, and Kay Abude unpack the vital role peer conversation, support and engagement play in developing artistic practice and sustainabilty, led by Director of Bus Projects, Channon Goodwin.

This episode was originally recorded on 4 March 2021

reVision Speaker Series Season Two: Summer 2020
In this season our speakers unpack arts practice though the lens of resilience, adaptability and well being. Join conversations with 10 local and national artists, curators and strategists as they discuss their approach to practice, and unpack what drives and sustains their work and their community.
S2 E1: Endurance and Female Camaraderie in Creative Practice

Join two acclaimed thinkers as they discuss strength, survival and community through the lens of creative practice. Contemporary artist Erin Coates and AGSA Curator of Contemporary Art Leigh Robb unpack themes of resilience, endurance and female camaraderie, using Erin’s practice as a starting point.

This episode was originally recorded on 1 December 2020

S2 E2: Social media strategy tips and tricks

In this podcast digital marketing consultant Kacy Ratta will discuss some social media strategy fundamentals.

This episode was originally recorded on 1 December 2020

S2 E3: Mentor Mentee – A creative relationship

Professor Susan Luckman, discusses the interim findings of a UniSA led longitudinal research study examining the impact of mentorships on artistic careers. The research study titled Mentor Mentee: A creative relationship offers initial findings from a three-year project undertaking research-informed evaluation of Guildhouse mentorship programs over the past decade.

This episode was originally recorded on 2 December 2020

S2 E4: Mish Grigor: 2020

Join Melbourne artist Mish Grigor in a conversation about all things artist related in 2020. With a practice that is underpinned with humour, her performative and collaborative works investigate the connecting drivers between us all.

This episode was originally recorded on 2 December 2020

S2 E5: Narrative adornment and metamorphosis

Working across narratives of adornment, costuming and social archetypes mid-career artists Liam Benson and Julia Robinson discuss the power of their thematic and arts practice in the time of local and global unease.

This episode was originally recorded on 3 December 2020

S2 E6: Trish Hansen: Being

This session brings Trish Hansen in conversation with Debbie Pryor to explore the unique and crucial role of artists, makers, cultural producers and their agents, as the curators of the future – transforming the chaos and ambiguity into curiosity and wonder for a reality beyond what has become.

This episode was originally recorded on 3 December 2020

reVision Speaker Series Season One: Spring 2020
Community is at the heart of Season One. Our speakers unpack the ways in which they create, engage with and serve communities, especially in times of crisis.
S1 E1: Arts Practice and Activism

Thai-born Melbourne-based ceramic artist Vipoo Srivilasa discusses the narratives behind his work, providing insight into how collaboration and activism play a large role in his practice.

This episode was originally recorded on 22 September 2020

S1 E2: Rituals of Online Artist Processes

Narrative Designer Christy Dena demonstrates how artist processes can be adapted to an online context. From developing ideas, to sharing making processes or collaboration, the session unpacks options for meaningful and accessible global interaction.

This episode was originally recorded on 22 September 2020

S1 E3: The Role of the Artist

Two internationally renowned artists working in glass, Adelaide-based Clare Belfrage and Kokatha and Nukunu artist Yhonnie Scarce share personal insights into The Role of the Artist within the community and as a political and social agent.

This episode was originally recorded on 22 September 2020

S1 E4: Meaningful Collaboration

Award-winning multi-disciplinary Gunditjmara and Torres Strait Islander artist Lisa Waup and Ingrid Verner founder of Melbourne-based label VERNER discuss the true meaning of collaboration and independent arts practice.

This episode was originally recorded on 23 September 2020

S1 E5: Collective Objective

Kyneton-based artist and curator Kent Wilson directs an inspirational session on how to lead change and bond a regional community through art practice.

This episode was originally recorded on 23 September 2020

S1 E6: Practical Tips and Tricks for Increasing your Online Viability

In this session digital marketing consultant Amy Hourigan discusses how organic search results drive traffic to your website, and important aspects to consider in a Search Engine Optimisation health check.

This episode was originally recorded on 24 September 2020

S1 E7: Daniel Slater and Lisa Slade In Conversation

Two internationally renowned curators discuss the power and meaning of community during the time of a global pandemic. Slater and Slade, both from iconic institutions, reflect on the intimacy and power of a collection; revealing how museums and galleries connect, collect and curate.

This episode was originally recorded on 24 September 2020