During the conference you'll be able to explore how to establish yourself, make a living and grow within art, design and craft. With courage, knowledge and sustainability as your foundation.
The conference is for students studying art, design or craft - but also for those who have recently stepped into professional life and are still figuring out where to begin. You have to live in Västra Götaland Region to attend the conference.
Whether you are in the middle of your studies or in the transition between education and professional practice, Careers Conference is a place where you can gain new perspectives, inspiration and practical tools for the future.
For students – free bus journey to Dals Långed
If you study at HDK-Valand in Gothenburg, you can sign up for a conference bus departing from HDK-Valand in the morning and returning the same evening. Book your bus seat using the same form as the conference registration form.
Please note: This bus is intended solely for HDK-Valand students in Gothenburg.
Program
11.30-12.30: Lunch from Foodtruck Dalsland. Conference check-in
12.30: Moderator Love Jönsson opens the conference.
12.45-13.45: Jesper Eng – Navigating the Cultural Infrastructure in Sweden
14.00-14.45 Parallel sessions:
- Simon Westling and Karolina Hägg – Building an artistic ecosystem
- Sofie Brinkmo – Working with public art: Pathways and opportunities
15.00-15.45 Parallel workshops:
- Jesper Eng – Money & meaning
- Hedvig Flärdh – More than One Leg to Stand On - a Craft workshops on Creative Income
- Katarina Karlsson – Take your design idea to the next level
Full program with talks, workshops and information about food, fair, exhibition and the conference bus (website of Västra Götalandsregionen)
Don’t miss
An exhibition by Konstkåren and Steneby Student Union on artistic collaborations that highlight the importance of artists and designers joining forces.
A fair featuring organisations within the fields of art, crafts, handicrafts and design. Take the opportunity to ask questions, learn more and exchange ideas about your career.
Registration
The conference is free of charge but requires registration. Register by 27 October at the latest via the ‘Register here!’ button, which you’ll find further up the page.
Please note that the conference will be held in English.
Careers Conference #3 is organised by the VGR Cultural Administration, HDK-Valand, Konstkåren, Stenebyskolan and Mötesplats Steneby in collaboration with Bengtsfors Municipality.
Image: Graphic design created by Ida Brattmo.
