Learn new systems for group critiques that emphasises listening, care and community.

Heartaches and miscommunication tend to happen within art group crits. Why? And how can we reduce it?

Our Creative Critters card deck proposes a toolkit to facilitate clear communication during art group critique sessions. In this event, we will unpack some common dynamics and experiences of art group critiques and reimagine a new structure that enables artists to leave a crit feeling empowered and inspired.

The Creative Critters Card Deck will be sold during the event.

Event Rundown

Part 1: Panel on Art Crits and Creative Critters group-crit model. (1 hour)

In this section, you will hear different perspectives and experience of art group crits from the perspective of artists, creatives, art educators and art students. Unpack the system and dynamics of an art group crit with Jessica Tanto (initiator of Creative Critters), Jacqui Shelton (art educator and former art student) and members of the 2023 Creative Critters cohort.

Part 2: Group crit session using the Creative Critters card deck. (1.5 hours)

In this section, you will get feedback on your artwork in a structured and safe environment. You will practice giving and receiving effective art critique using the creative critters deck in a groups of 4-5 creatives.

NOTE: Please bring a creative project to participate in Part 2 of the event. All forms of finished, unfinished or documented creative project welcome.