In this episode, I revisit my conversation with Zara Sully — artist, curator, and Director of Sawtooth ARI in Launceston, Tasmania. We talk about creative practice, identity, and the delicate balance between sustaining a personal arts practice and leading a regional arts organisation.

Zara shares their journey from science student to queer artist, and from the high school darkroom to a leadership role in one of Tasmania’s most vital creative spaces. We explore image-making, mental health, and the slow formation of queer community in regional Australia.

Themes:

queer art, creative practice, arts management, vulnerability, regional identity, Tasmania, curating community, scanner photography, creative ecosystems

🎙️ Connect Curate Create is a podcast about creative courage, community, and place-based storytelling in regional Australia.