Ian Kemp is a photographer who belongs to the Soldiers Hill Art Collective, (SHAC) a diverse group who’s objective is to maintain an open and inclusive collective that is focused on promoting local arts and artists, whilst reinforcing the positive social benefit of the arts within our immediate community.
Read MoreCeramicist Cassy Macarthur collects “wild clay” for her practice - image Josh Waddell, 2021
who is the ballarat creative community?
Every year we survey the creative community of Ballarat, and we track the industries and sectors they work in. Whether they are micro-enterprises or hobbyists. Whether they are small businesses or industries. We’re interested in keeping in touch with you about what opportunities you’re interested in, and what kind of services you need.
Jemima Olsen, a textile artist living in Ballarat talks to Ballarat Arts and Culture about her artist practice and what it means to be part of an art collective.
Read MoreMarley Smith is a local Aboriginal artist who was born in Ballarat and has lived here her whole life. She has strong ties with her family and is connected to local customary and cultural stories. The power in Marley’s work comes from the distinctive local cultural stories and symbols and the embedded meaning in each piece.
Read MoreAna Petidis is just one of the artists that make up the Tenfold Textile Collective. There are two members of the Collective living and working in Ballarat, Ana Petidis and Gemma Olsen
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