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Shift Stirrers – Setting Up a gallery exhibition.

In this special episode recorded live in Michelle's studio, we sit down with sculptural artist Dana Falcini and ceramic artist Anna Battersby to talk about what emerging artists really need to know when setting up their first gallery exhibition. From dealing with fragile materials like bone and gut to understanding lighting and spatial flow, Dana and Anna share hard-won wisdom about installation. We explore the power of "less is more," the importance of letting your work breathe, why bringing your own toolbox is essential, and how to create exhibitions that invite viewers into a contemplative experience rather than overwhelming them. Whether you're planning your first solo show or wondering how to make group exhibitions work, this conversation is packed with practical advice, honest mistakes, and the kind of preparation tips that can transform how your work is experienced. Recorded in the same space where we all exhibited together, this episode captures the collaborative, supportive energy that makes good installations great

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Our other contacts
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Thank you so much for listening to The Shift Stirrers podcast.

If you enjoyed this episode, please hit that follow button so you'll get notified whenever we release new content. We'd love to hear from you—feel free to reach out at theshiftstirrers@gmail.com, or you can find our individual email addresses and websites in the show notes below. We love questions.

You can also connect with us on Instagram @shiftstirrers.

If you found value in today's conversation, we'd be incredibly grateful if you could leave us a review or rating on your podcast platform. It really helps others discover the show. And if you know someone who would benefit from this episode, please share it with them.

Until next time, keep stirring things up.

Ah just a quick disclaimer - Michelle and Rosemary are not experts in any of the discussions today. We present this podcast in the interest of getting curious about change.

You can purchase Rosemary's books on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FS275RHJ

Our other contacts
theshiftstirrers@gmail.com

rosemarypattison@gmail.com

info@michellebenson.com.au

https://rosemarypattisonart.com/

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