Regional creative artists are often at a disadvantage in terms of opportunities afforded to their metro counterparts. So, in an attempt to amplify voices from the sticks, ArtsHub asks five regional creatives from Victoria five questions about their thoughts on 2023 and hopes for 2024 as we head into the final stretch of the year.
Tess Parker is an actor, singer, teacher and producer based in Geelong. Christine Croyden is a playwright working from Barwon Heads. Wendy Robinson, also Geelong-based, works as a voiceover artist. Cherie Roessler, from the Bellarine Peninsula, is a visual artist. Lucy* works as an actor and producer in the Geelong region. What these women have in common is the desire to keep their practices going despite geographical obstacles.