Creatives in the Neighbourhood

Creatives in the Neighbourhood is a series of networking and development programs for western Sydney creatives to connect, exchange and grow.

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Artist Profiles

Evan Yako

Evan Yako is an Assyrian-Australian session drummer, educator, music producer and creative director of Real Rhythm Studio in Fairfield.

Ben Nguyen

Ben Nguyen is both a prolific maker of art and restaurateur of Hai Au Lang Nuong in Canley Vale. Ben has been a maker since childhood.

Thuy Nguyen

Thuy Nguyen is a film maker, creative producer, and arts advocate. She was introduced to the power of film making as a high school student, where she participated in a Vietnamese digital storytelling workshop with local legend Maria Tran.

Past Program Highlights

Returning Artist 16 October

A conversation on why artists sometimes stop creating and how to meet the needs of the returning artist.

Light Your Craft

Hands-on exploration meets guided learning through multiple photo stations and lighting scenarios.

Creative Exchange Afternoon

Local artists shared their practice and processes in this afternoon of conversation and coffee readings.

So Tell Me About Your Work

Creatives learned to sharpen their pitch to engage new audiences, opportunities and avenues for funding.

Know Your Worth

Khaled Sabsabi shared his perspective on NAVA’s Code of Practice as one tool in the artist's toolkit to help sustain a professional practice.

Games Night

An evening of creative conversations, games and food at FCMG.

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