Art in Action: A Professional Development Workshop for Emerging Artists
”Dismantle / Assemble”
Friday 17 April, 11am-1pm
Verge Gallery
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Jingru Mai (Moira) giving an artist talk at the 2025 USU Creative Awards, 2025. Photography by Michael Cole.
Join artists Phuong Ngo, Marikit Santiago, Jayanto Tan and Cindy Yuen Zhe Chen for an engaging panel discussion exploring the possibilities and challenges of practicing art as members of migrant communities.
The artists will share personal insights from their journeys through art school into professional practice, reflecting on diverse experiences of studying in tertiary institutions and working as artists of colour. This program offers an open and honest conversation about navigating identity, community and creative practice.
A Q&A will follow, with time for informal mingling and individual chats, giving students the opportunity to connect directly with the panel.
After the panel discussion, one-on-one sessions with the artists will be offered. These sessions are not mandatory, and you are more than welcome to attend the workshop only. You will be paired with one of the panellist artists: Marikit Santiago, Jayanto Tan or Cindy Yuen Zhe Chen.
Food and drink provided.
11:00-11:45am: Panel discussion
12:00-1:15pm: One-on-one sessions (15 min slots)
Please note that places for this workshop are strictly limited. If you are no longer able to attend, please contact vergeassistant@usu.edu.au, so that your spot can be given to someone else.
Auslan services available by request. If you have accessibility requirements that you would like to notify us of, please email vergeassistant@usu.edu.au.
Learn more about the exhibition and related public programs here.
Venue Access
Wheelchair access - there are two lifts available: one on City Rd and one on Maze Crescent.
Accessible and all-gender bathrooms are located about 90 metres from Verge. They are equipped with a handrail. A baby-change table is available.
Guide Dogs and support animals are welcome at Verge.
For detailed access information to the venue, please visit the Access page on our website.
If you have any further questions, suggestions, or would like any information in another format, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at vergeassistant@usu.edu.au, or via phone at (02) 9563 6218.