MAV-LETTER

What is mav-letter? ♡

Mav-letter is the Studio Maverik monthly newsletter including the round-up of local art shows to check out, art prizes and opportunities you can apply for, a local artist profile and upcoming Studio Maverik events. Basically, a love letter to your inner creative!

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UPCOMING ART EVENTS + EXHIBITIONS IN BRISBANE MEANJIN ~

Keen to find out where the local art & culture events are happening? Our newsletter is your go-to source for all things Meanjin Brisbane art-related, featuring a dedicated section highlighting upcoming art events and exhibitions, with a focus on the emerging arts scene in Brisbane Meanjin.

Want to showcase your own event or exhibition to a broader audience? Mav-Letter also provides you with the opportunity to submit your event for publication in our newsletter, connecting you with an engaged audience right here in Meanjin Brisbane.

All of this amazing content is available exclusively through Mav-Letter – subscribe to not miss out on all of this goodness!

~ EMERGING ARTIST PRIZES & OPPORTUNITIES

Putting yourself and your work out there is key to growing your profile as an artist and making new connections in the local arts industry. We know that it can be hard to find these rare opportunities, so we’ve done the digging for you. This dedicated section in Mav-Letter highlights open-call art prizes both locally and nationally, emerging artist opportunities and exciting call-outs that you can apply for.

Whether you're seeking to get your work in front of new eyes, gain recognition or simply explore new avenues for your practice, Mav-Letter has got you covered – all of this invaluable info is exclusively available in our newsletter!

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Artwork by local brisbane artist Hamish Wilson

LOCAL MEANJIN BRISBANE ARTIST PROFILE

In each edition, we profile a talented local local visual artist and discover more about their practice, creative process, current projects and personal background.

As a reader, you can connect with creatives producing incredible art right here in Meanjin and engage with their practice. For our profiled artists, it offers a chance to showcase their amazing work to new eyes.

Check out past artist interviews here.

Artwork by local Brisbane Artist Em Devers

MAV-LETTER CONTRIBUTORS

The Mav-letter publication is a little team effort between Rhianna, Frances, Jess & the Meanjin community.

~ Jess McNicol is a local arts writer & artist. She interviews our feature artists in their studio and creates a charming write-up covering their practice, projects and musings.

~ Rhianna Phillips is the feature artist studio photographer, capturing our interviewees and their works on film.

~ Frances is the newsletter Editor, helping to pull the moving parts together into one love-letter.

~ All of you are invited to submit your upcoming arts events, exhibitions and call-outs to be considered for the line-up.

FIND OUT ABOUT UPCOMING STUDIO MAVERIK EVENTS ~

Stay connected with Studio Maverik and be the first to know about our exciting lineup of events. Check out our upcoming arts-focused local events, from life drawing sessions to enriching visual art workshops, all thoughtfully curated to inspire and foster creativity and connection. Our community events serve as local hubs for networking and collaboration, offering opportunities to connect with fellow creatives and explore the process of making.

By subscribing to Mav-Letter, you gain exclusive access to early ticket releases, ensuring you secure your spot for the events that spark your interest!

~ CAN I SUBMIT MY EVENT OR ART SHOW FOR PUBLICATION?

Absolutely! We’d love to hear about what projects and events you’re working on. Be sure to submit your Meanjin Brisbane art show, group exhibitions, Makers Markets etc for your chance to be featured in our newsletter.

In your submission, be sure to include a 1-3 sentence summary of the event plus a link for more information. Please submit your event 1 month prior to the event date. Oue monthly newsletter will typically go out in the last week of the month and include events for the following month ahead. Please note that we don’t accept paid advertising, we’re keeping it organic and from the heart!

Submit via the form :)

SUBSCRIBE TO MAV-LETTER ~

Each edition of Mav-Letter is carefully curated to bring you the best of what’s on in the Brisbane Meanjin art scene. Subscribing to Mav-Letter means gaining exclusive access to resources tailored specifically for you as an emerging Brisbane Meanjin artist or arts enthusiast. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of our growing local community of art lovers and creatives.

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Brisbane emerging artist Kat Hannavy
Artwork by local Brisbane artist Em Devers