Event Info
Date and time
| Wednesday 24 June 2026 | 5pm - 7pm |
A talk for creative students, and their parents about the joys and hazards of being a landscape painter; as a career and way of life.
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a professional artist?
Join renowned artist John Wolseley for an inspiring talk filled with incredible stories, stunning images and insights into a lifetime spent working as a professional artist across Australia and the screening of Nature Love to Hide, a film by Leonie Van Eyke and John Wolseley.
John will share stories from his travels, discuss the artworks he has created throughout his career, and talk about what it means to make a living as an artist.
John has been painting in Central Australia since 1978 and is one of Australia's most respected landscape painters and printmakers. During this special presentation, students will gain a behind-the-scenes look at an artist's life, from fieldwork, sketchbooks, exhibitions, residencies and major art prizes.
As Artist in Residence at the Araluen Arts Centre, John will demonstrate how observation, science and storytelling come together in his unique artistic practice.
Whether you're passionate about art, interested in creative careers, or simply curious about how artists turn ideas into a profession, this is a unique opportunity to hear directly from someone who has built an internationally recognised career in the arts.
John was awarded The Alice Prize in 1980 for his acclaimed mixed-media work Map of 32 Days, 17 August – 17 September 1978, Palm Creek, Northern Territory.
Discover the possibilities of a creative career, be inspired, ask questions and explore the world through an artist's eyes.
Ideal for secondary school students, aspiring artists and anyone interested in the creative industries.