Future Forward Symposium
Monday 27 July- Friday 31 July 2020
Future Forward is a week-long online symposium, designed to support graduating students (and anyone thinking about their future) with the skills they need to transition into the creative industry. The program features workshops, discussions, and tutorials designed to inspire, motivate, and inform the next steps of your career journey. It's time to ask the big questions, upskill, and connect with the professionals and organisations you need to know. Future Forward is inspired by Future/Forward, NAVA's biennial national arts summit.
Past Events
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Online Disco with Disko Duk Duk
at 4:30pm - 5:30pmJoin Disko Duk Duk for a funky online disco experience and blow off some steam with your friends! -
Identifying and Promoting your Skills
at 2:00pm - 3:00pmThinking about future job opportunities but not sure you have the relevant expertise? Identify the skills you have developed through study and experiences both on and off campus to present your professional identity and market yourself in the competitive world of work. -
Unconscious Practice
at 11:00am - 12:00pmJoin contemporary artist and writer, Manisha Anjali, for an interactive creative workshop that harnesses the power of the subconscious. -
From Real Life to Online – a Conversation on Live Streaming
at 3:30pm - 4:30pmLive Streaming is an in-demand skill! Learn some handy tips for setting up and facilitating live streams in this handy workshop presented by The Push. -
Artists' Rights, Artists' Voice
at 2:00pm - 3:00pmEmpower your practice and get comfortable negotiating your future working conditions. Join Esther Anatolitis in a examination of arts advocacy, industry best practice, and how NAVA can help guide your career decision making! -
Arts Law Advice Clinics
at 1:00pm - 4:00pmNeed one-on-one advice on an arts law issue? Book a confidential 30 minute session with Suzanne Derry, Senior Solicitor, Arts Law Centre of Australia. Places Limited. -
iMagine Workshop - Music and Imagery for Self Care
at 12:30pm - 1:00pmTake some time out and explore the power of music to create calm and evoke creativity! -
Introduction to Arts Law
at 10:00am - 12:00pmLearn the essentials of copyright, intellectual property, and contracting within the arts with Suzanne Derry, Senior Solicitor, Arts Law Centre of Australia. -
Developing Brand Personality For Artists
at 3:00pm - 4:00pmHow do you build your brand? Learn some pro tips on marketing yourself in an engaging and thoughtful way with GG McGauran. We are no longer taking registrations for this workshop. -
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance: Know your Rights
at 2:00pm - 3:00pmAre you an emerging musician, actor, filmmaker, or technician for the screen and stage? Now is the time to learn how to protect your rights! -
Health and Wellbeing Summit
at 12:00pm - 1:30pmJoin us for an expert panel discussion on Student Mental Health – promotion, prevention, support and treatment. -
Grant Writing 101
at 11:00am - 12:00pmGrant writing is an artform in itself! Sharpen your skillset in pitching your ideas and learn more about the strategies that will elevate your future applications. -
Let It Go: Unhooking from Unhelpful Thoughts and Worry
at 11:00am - 12:00pmIn difficult times, we can easily get caught up in worries or persistent negative thoughts, but this is often not useful. Learn and practise ways to unhook from unhelpful thoughts so they have less power over your life in this helpful workshop runs by CAPS. -
Sound Vision Movement
at 5:00pm - 6:00pmWant to know what your fellow students have been making lately? Fire up your laptop and tune into this online showcase of recent student work sure to stimulate the senses! Join the discussion, mingle with your community, and vote for your favourite work! -
Tax Time for Creatives
at 3:00pm - 4:30pmTake the terror out of doing your tax! Get familiar with a few simple tips and tricks that will help you lodge your tax as a creative. -
The Other Plan A
at 2:00pm - 3:00pmAbout to graduate? Wondering how to pursue your passion AND pay your rent? Hear some refreshing career advice and stories from our dynamic alumni panel. -
The Arts Wellbeing Collective
at 11:00am - 12:00pmThe Arts Wellbeing Collective is an Arts Centre Melbourne initiative that comprises a consortium of arts and cultural organisations working together to promote positive mental health and wellbeing in the performing arts. -
Meet your Future Collaborators!
at 6:00pm - 7:00pm**SESSION FULL** Want to make new connections across the Faculty? Wish you knew a dancer, composer or visual artist to collaborate with on your next project? Networking is not a dirty word! Join Lia Stark for an interactive workshop in selling yourself and building your community. -
Something for All of Us – How to Create Accessible, Safe and Welcoming Spaces
at 3:30pm - 4:30pmLearn more about the principles and actions which give life to culturally and practically accessible, safe and welcoming spaces from a diverse panel of artists, arts workers and events professionals. -
Resilience and Adaptability: How to Graduate amidst a Global Pandemic
at 1:00pm - 2:00pmHow do you create opportunities for yourself in an unstable climate? Join Lou Wall, Tahlee Fereday, and Pavan Dutta in a frank discussion on getting knocked down.. and how to get up again. -
The Future of Creative Industries
at 12:00pm - 1:00pmHow will the arts adapt to a changing social sphere?