SHED Talks

A group of people sitting in a colourful room chatting about art

Shed Talks is a free program, hosted by the Surf Coast Shire Council and facilitated by the Arts Team, held three times a year for anyone in the Surf Coast Shire to connect, learn, and grow.

Each session brings together creative industry professionals to discuss their work and experiences, with opportunities for attendees to ask questions, network, and enjoy relaxed conversation over refreshments.

Upcoming

Shed Talk- Exhibiting Your Work: Finding the Right Pathway
Saturday 21 November, 12pm-2pm

Join three arts industry professionals as they share insights into galleries, independent exhibitions, online platforms, and alternative spaces, helping artists find the pathway to exhibit and sell their work that best fits their practice.


About the panellists:

Erin Reinboth 
Artist & Manager, More House at Ashmore Studios

Erin Reinboth is a contemporary abstract artist based on Victoria's Surf Coast whose work explores the emotional and sensory power of colour. Drawing on a background in painting, textile design and trend forecasting, she creates richly layered works that sit between abstraction and landscape. 

Erin has built a successful independent practice through a combination of direct-to-collector sales, gallery representation, collaborations, art fairs and limited-edition releases, with her work exhibited nationally. Alongside her own practice, she is Manager of More House at Ashmore Studios, supporting artists and creatives through community-building, professional development and creative opportunities. Erin brings practical insights into self-representation, exhibition pathways and building a sustainable creative career. 

Samantha Taylor 
Artist, Arts Worker & Founder of RUT

Samantha Taylor is a Singaporean-Australian artist, arts worker and founder of RUT., an artist-run exhibition and public program space in Geelong. Working across painting, installation and text, her practice explores themes of place, creativity and everyday life. 

Samantha holds a Bachelor of Design Arts (Visual Art) and First Class Honours in Creative Arts, and has exhibited throughout Geelong, Melbourne and Singapore. Through her own practice and the development of RUT., she is committed to creating opportunities for artists to experiment, exhibit and connect with audiences through alternative and independent exhibition models. 

Ren Inei 
Co-founder & Co-director, Boom Gallery and Boom Creative Spaces

Ren Inei is the co-founder and co-director of Boom Gallery, one of regional Australia's leading contemporary art and design galleries, and Boom Creative Spaces, a network of affordable studios, offices and creative workspaces. With a background in fine art and arts education, Ren is passionate about supporting artists at all stages of their careers. Through his work, he helps artists navigate exhibition opportunities, professional development and sustainable creative pathways. 

Past Sessions

  • Pathway to Publication
  • Wellbeing for Creatives
  • Inside the Film Industry 
  • Sustainability in Craft and Art
  • Behind the Music Industry
  • Making Waves with Creative Women
  • Secrets to Getting Published in the Children’s Book Industry
  • Place-Based Research: Site-Specific and Collaborative Practice
  • From Passion to Profession - Making a Career Out of Your Art
  • The Relationship between Creativity and Money - How to Sustain the Integrity of Your Practice and Make a Life You Love

Get Involved

Do you have an idea for a future Shed Talk? We’d love to hear from you.

Email your suggestions to the Surf Coast Arts Team at artsteam@surfcoast.vic.gov.au

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