CCWM Conversations: Union Made
Join us during the closing weeks of Union Made: Art from the University of Sydney Union for a free floor talk to gain insights into the exhibition.
This talk will be led by co-curator Anthia Balis and Julian Woods who previously worked with the USU Art Collection. They will reveal some of the fascinating stories about the collection and highlight some of the key artworks in the exhibition.
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Union Made: Art from the University of Sydney Union features major artworks from the largest collection amassed by an Australian student union, now held by Chau Chak Wing Museum.
Since the first acquisition in 1913, the collection has been displayed on the walls of the USU buildings, Holme, Manning and Wentworth, recognising how art can shape student thinking and enrich the student experience.
Anthia Balis works as an Assistant Curator at Verge Gallery. In this role, she assists with managing the USU Art Collection and curating on-campus student exhibitions. Anthia was involved in curating and co-writing audio descriptions for ‘Union Made,’ alongside accessibility consultant Sarah Empey. Anthia studied Art History and Visual Arts at the University of Sydney.
Julian Woods worked as one of the Union’s Art Collection Officers from 2013 – 2014 and co-curated two exhibitions at Verge Gallery with the USU collection. He studied Art History and History at the University of Sydney and now works at the Chau Chak Wing Museum as the Public Engagement Coordinator.
Header image: 'Union Made: Art from the University of Sydney Union' (installation view), Chau Chak Wing Museum, 2024. Photo by Fiona Wolf.