MRAG Future Creatives Visual Arts Forum
MRAG Future Creatives Visual Arts Forum
The University of Newcastle is proud to partner with Maitland Regional Art Gallery to support the Future Creatives Visual Arts Forum.
The Future Creatives Forum is an annual event for secondary students across the Lower Hunter, connecting young people with artists, creative industry professionals and leaders to explore careers and opportunities in the visual arts and creative industries.
Held at Maitland Town Hall, with workshops and tours at Maitland Regional Art Gallery, the Forum provides students with an opportunity to engage directly with the creative sector through a jam-packed day of talks, workshops and hands-on experiences.
Through the partnership, the University of Newcastle is helping connect students with the creative industries and showcase the diverse study and career pathways available to them.
The Forum also provides opportunities for university students and staff to contribute their expertise, with university academics, University Art Gallery staff, and students participating in the program, alongside opportunities for career-ready placements at Maitland Regional Art Gallery.
The University is proud to support an initiative that encourages young people to explore their creativity, build connections with the creative sector and consider where a career in the arts could take them.
A presenter on a stage next to a slide labelled 'Toby Cedar Art'
Three students in a hallway watching an art presentation
A small crowd of students walking past an artwork on a wall with letters spelling 'Anne' visible in separate panels.
A group of students sit around a table working with pens and paper.
A group of students posing together for a photo.
Three students work around a table with pens and paper.
Two students sitting together looking at a small notebook.
Two presenters sit on chairs on stage, presenting to a large group of students.
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