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VISUAL ART EDUCATORS OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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WORKSHOPS:Jess Mara, James Dodd and Johnnie Dady
KEYNOTE: Roy Ananda
Join the Visual Art Educators South Australia (VAESA) for the 2026 Annual Conference
Push/pull: the generative role of constraint in creative, practice
The theme of the 2026 VAESA Conference explores how distinct constraints can shape and inspire creative output. As educators and creatives, we often work within the constraints of time, resources, curriculum objectives, and budgets. Creativity often thrives when it is, paradoxically, defined by certain parameters or constraints. Rather than limiting possibilities, these boundaries can foster innovation and problem-solving, providing a framework within which ideas can flourish.
Join us for a captivating keynote speech by renowned artist, writer, and educator Roy Ananda, as he explores the generative role of constraint in creative practice. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in studio-based workshops led by professional artists and experienced lecturers from Adelaide Central School of Art, including Jess Mara, James Dodd and Johnnie Dady.
Lunch and morning tea will be provided, with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
We warmly invite you to connect with fellow educators over networking drinks and snacks at 4:30 PM, proudly sponsored by the Adelaide Central School of Art.
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MEMBER BENEFITS
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COMMUNITY
Connect with education thought leaders and artists at workshops & show your art at VAESA exhibitions.
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LEARNING
Grow your creative confidence with training & development opportunities facilitated by VAESA.
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Acknowledgement
VAESA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country across all South Australia and the land on which we meet. We understand and appreciate the significance of the connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to the land, and that their cultural art traditions are intertwined with ancestral stories and song lines. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and those emerging.
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