Women in the Creative Arts in honour of International Womens Day

Associate Professor Vanessa Tomlinson – Head of Percussion / Deputy Director (Research), Queensland Conservatorium
“Making Absence Present – Amazing statistics and amazing stories of amazing women”

Professor Susan Best – Deputy Director (Research), Queensland College of Art
“Gender and art: how to think about sexual difference in art production, does it matter, does it have an effect?”

Dr Louise Mayhew, Lecturer in Fine Art, Queensland College of Art
“Girl Gangs: Claiming space in the story of socially-engaged art”

Chaired by Professor Brydie-Leigh Bartleet

The Behind the Music series offers rare insights into the processes involved in the preparation of creative works. Find out from the music makers what is happening behind the scenes – how does a performer interpret a work, how do they make decisions, how do they balance spontaneity with preparation? Over four sessions, leading musicians will share insights into their individual approaches to making music.