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Session Three<br />
How to succeed in public art: Knowledge transfer and role of mentors<br />
There are few “how to” templates to build knowledge in making public art. The third session explores how to succeed in public art and the roles of<br />
knowledge transfer and role of mentors. The DESIGN Canberra DISCOVER: Craft + Design Trail aims to support craft artist and designers to create<br />
work for the public realm. DISCOVER offered participating artists the opportunity to work with an established artistic mentor, as well as significant<br />
financial support to develop and make a work of public art.<br />
Facilitated by Jodie Cunningham (CEO, Craft ACT and visual artist) who has experience in both commissioning and being commissioned to create<br />
public art – this session showcases the work of artists and mentors who have worked on public art projects for both the urban and health<br />
environments. Craft and Design artists Hannah Quinlivan and Rosie Armstrong discuss their experience working with mentors for the DESIGN<br />
Canberra <strong>Discover</strong>: Craft + Design trail (supported by City Renewal Authority.) Textile artist Annie Trevillian and curator Jennifer McFarlane discuss<br />
the complex process of developing work for the Canberra Hospital environment