*Content warning* There is mention of a placenta during this episode as part of an exhibition. This week on the Creative Business Community podcast, Erin sits down with multi-creative Jana Braddock — visual artist, jewellery maker and Senior Curator at Goolugatup Heathcote. From a small country town in SA to the helm of one of Perth’s most vibrant contemporary art galleries, Jana shares how she carved a career in the arts, the moment she walked away from a comfortable teaching job, and the path that led her into a curating career. You’ll hear her no-nonsense advice on balancing a full-time role with a creative practice — why you need to create even when you’re tired — plus practical ways to embed yourself in the arts community, find mentors, and choose collaboration over competition.

Jana takes us behind the scenes of contemporary installs (including the wildest piece they’ve ever shown), spotlights November’s trio of exhibitions at Goolugatup (including Tilt with Jessee Lee-Johns, a solo by Jess Day and a collaboration between Paul Boye and Ella Valentine), and opens up about her own silversmithing — from stocking local gallery shops to turning holidays into hands-on learning opportunities with makers abroad. Connect with our guest! Find Jana Braddock: Website: https://www.janabraddock.com/ Instagram: @janabraddock Volasa Wearable Art Instagram: @volasawearableart

Businesses and artists mentioned in the podcast (in no particular order): Jess Day: https://www.jessday.net/about Jessee Lee Johns: http://www.jesseeleejohns.com.au/ Paul Boye: https://www.goolugatup.com/staff/paul-boye Ella Valentine: https://ella-valentine.github.io/ Midland Junction Arts Centre: https://www.midlandjunctionartscentre.com.au/ Fremantle Arts Centre: https://wfac.org.au/ Mundaring Arts Centre: https://www.mundaringartscentre.com.au/ Third Hand Studio: https://www.goolugatup.com/tenants/third-hand-jewellery-studio Curtis Taylor: https://www.goolugatup.com/exhibitions/curtis-taylor Kate Sale: https://katesalejewellery.com/

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