teaching

public speaking

scroll down for information about some of Christine's speaking topics:
Christine Porter: rural artist
"I don't know much about art ..."
notes

 

introduction

These are examples of some of Christine's public speaking topics.This is not a complete list: she is  happy to be the guest speaker, official opener or lecturer for your group or function. Contact us to discuss with Christine how you think we can work with you .  

 not my horse, not my dog

Christine Porter: rural artist

These are any number of different stories about Christine's artwork, specifically those of the rural paintings she has become well known for. A powerpoint presentation,it is part art experience and part travelogue. Depending on the audience, this talk can concentrate on the subject, the medium or the artist's backstory.

duration 30 min - 2 hours
av gear needed  power, screen, data projector. All needs will be discussed with the organiser prior to the talk and are flexible

suited to

  • special interst groups such as painters, watercolourists or printmakers
  • art afficiandos
  • anyone interested in the subject matter or places represented in the paintings: geography, Christine has found, does not preclude connection to a land beyond the Great Dividing Range
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   pablo picasson seated woman 1927

 "I don't know much about art but I know what i like..."

This lecture was first presented by Christine when she was artist-in-residence at the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery in 2010. An essay with pictures, it is a discussion about "modern" art and the implications for regional, perhaps traditional, artists living in a world suddenly gone mad, it appears, with art that doesn't look like "art". It is a series of conclusions resulting from Christine's experiences completing a university degree in contemporary art all the while maintaining her essentially subject-based, traditional painting and printmaking practices. It tells the story of how she has come to terms with the apparent polarity of these two types of artmaking and offers some timely solutions to this confusing, artistic bifurcation.

duration 1 hour + question time
av gear needed  power, data projector, screen
suited to

  • special interest groups such as artists, art afficiandos
  • anyone who is bemused by "modern" art
  • contemporary art practitioners who have found themselves dismissive of more traditional forms of artmaking
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NOTES

its what is on the back that tells as much too

Lecture Space
Can be as small or big as the organisers like - Christine is comfortable using microphone - clip-on as well as stand
A lecturn of some sort will make the speaking experience more comfortable
Needs will be discussed at the planning stage of the lecture
AV equipment
Depending on the lecture some av gear may need to be supplied. This could include data projector
A detailed list of equipment needed will be supplied to the organiser in time
Everything will be discussed prior to the class
Limitations
Audience members with hearing impairments should let Christine know before the lecture so she can adjust her presentation style so that everyone recieves the information
The tutor will bring
All support gear such as powerpoint presentations, handouts etc as need
Students may need to bring
Note taking gear if appropriate
Fees
Christine charges a lecture fee (hourly rate) + travel (if more than 2 hour drive from Lismore) + accommodation (if necessary)
There are usually no materials fees for this type of learning experience
For more information go to fees and booking
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Success and the Business of Artwork