Tasmanian artist and arts advocate Emily-Rose Wills joins Tim Butcher to talk about the threads that connect her painting practice, her work as Arts Officer for George Town Council, and her commitment to nurturing the next generation of local artists.

In this heartfelt chat, Emily-Rose opens up about:

• how art and advocacy intertwine in her life,

• her experience as an artist on the autism spectrum,

• the mentors who shaped her path, and

• the power of generosity in Tasmania’s creative community.

🎧 Plus, some fun moments with Emily-Rose’s dog, Albus and Bjarni — because creativity and life always mix.

Find out more about Emily-Rose on Instagram.

Chapters:
0:00 Advocating for the Arts
6:14 Getting Back to Painting
9:00 An Interlude with the Dogs
9:55 Documenting Life as an Artist with Autism
10:48 Being Introduced to Contemporary Art & Passing on the Knowledge
13:06 Using Art to Process Memory & Place Attachment
15:43 “I’m Only Who I Am Because of My Teachers”
22:02 Creating Opportunities for the Next Generation of Tasmanian Artists
26:34 Bonus Content — Emily-Rose Shows Us Her Recent Work

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