ronasmith

Hi all, I'm a contemporary artist from London working in public art and sculpture. I lived in Perth for a few years with my partner where I found the art scene tiny, exclusive and ill-informed about international developments in art. My partner (also from London) loves Oz whereas I would rather be in the UK. Since Melbourne has a reputation for being more engaged in the arts, we agreed that it could serve as a kind of compromise where my partner can be in the country he loves and I can pursue my career as an artist. I would really love to hear from any artists or creative people living or working in Melbourne. Are there interesting galleries there? How feasible is it to make a living from working as an artist? Are there opportunities? Is it an inclusive community? Thanks so much, I appreciate this may be a bit of a niche thread, but very much hope to hear from a few people!