Introductions
Today we’re introducing ourselves
correspondences is a social enterprise. We focus upon creative projects which bring together socially engaged, situational and interdisciplinary practices to connect diverse audiences and artists in ways that stimulate, inspire and question. Our aim is to create lasting people to people connections across cultures.
All income generated through correspondences is re-invested in creating social benefits for the artists and communities engaged.
Success is measured by:
artistic development outcomes;
access and participation outcomes; and,
social inclusion outcomes.
Creative Programme
The creative programme includes independently curated and co-curated: site-specific exhibitions; workshops, talks and events; and, special publications, with leading artists from Australia and elsewhere.
For the remainder of 2019/20 and 2020/21, correspondences’ key focus is the co-curation, exhibition design and creative production of Silent Dialogue.
Silent Dialogue is an art exhibition and curated programme of events about migration and the search for a sense of belonging in an ‘otherland’. Due to the evolving pressures and demands arising from COVID-19, it is now happening virtually (December 2020) and in Melbourne (April 2021 dates to be re-announced). Please sign up for newsletters for more information.
The studio is also curating and producing a number of other special projects - site-specific works, a special exhibition and a series of talks on Australian music, poetry and fiction, to be announced in September 2020.
Our online store along with a range of other online initiatives will be progressively rolled out over the coming 12-18 months.
Team
The organisation is led by Emma Thomson. Emma holds an MA in Curation (1st) from the University of Melbourne, along with distinguished qualifications in art history and professional work experience as an experienced risk and projects advisor to the Arts, Not-For-Profit, Government and Commerce sectors.
In addition to her core curatorial projects for correspondences, Emma works with individuals, small arts businesses and organisations to:
design spaces for site-specific exhibitions, installations and events;
plan and conduct workshops, talks and events;
project manage various priorities including budgeting/forecasting; and, re-design systems and processes for improved efficiency.
Emma works with a variety of talented freelance workers and partners, each of whom are vital to the success of every correspondences project. Watch this space for introductions over the coming months.
Keep in touch
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