Midday Mentoring for Artists

Real talk for artists who mean business.


Emily Raubenheimer
Emily Raubenheimer
7k followers

1 hour Class size 1 to 100 guests       $45 (Afterpay available)

Online Monthly group mentoring sessions and a creative community for artists building sustainable careers
Are you an artist dreaming of turning your creative practise into a sustainable income but not sure where to start or what steps to take next? Or are you a practising artist craving support and community?
Midday Mentoring is a relaxed, hour-long session over lunch with artist and mentor Emily Raubenheimer. Each month, Emily will guide a focused conversation around a key topic that helps artists grow professionally while staying true to their creative voice. You'll get honest advice, simple strategies, and space to ask questions—all grounded in Emily's experience as a full-time artist, former gallerist and arts educator.
Whether you're emerging, rebuilding momentum, or ready to take things to the next level, this is your chance to connect, reflect, and plan in good company.
When: First Friday of each month, 12:00–1:00pm (Melbourne time) Upcoming 2025 Dates: May 2, Aug 1, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5. Delivered online via zoom.
What we’ll cover
Each session is shaped by the group's needs—this is a collaborative, community-focused space where artists can support one another. When you book, you’ll be invited to share the questions or challenges you’re facing right now. Emily will choose one or two key questions to focus on each month, based on what’s most relevant or commonly raised.
Topics might include:
  • How do I price my work confidently and fairly?
  • Where should I be selling my art—and how do I get started?
  • How can I promote my work without it feeling icky?
  • What kind of artist do I want to be, and how do I stay focused?
  • How do I stay creatively energised while trying to grow a business?
No jargon, no pressure—just thoughtful support and tools you can use immediately.
About Emily Raubenheimer
Emily Raubenheimer is a full-time artist and mentor based in rural Victoria, known for her vibrant botanical paintings and down-to-earth approach to creative business. With over 20 years’ experience in the arts—including teaching, running a gallery, founding an artist support collective, and building a successful art career—Emily brings a wealth of practical knowledge to each mentoring session. She’s passionate about building supportive communities where artists can grow, connect, and thrive together. Midday Mentoring isn’t just about listening—it’s about tapping into the shared experience and collective wisdom of the group, so every session becomes a space for real conversation, creative clarity, and mutual support.
Knowledge required
No knowledge or skills required - just a desire to further your art practice and make friends along the way.
What to bring
Any burning questions you have about how to grow a sustainable art practise. Pen and paper
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Your teacher

Emily Raubenheimer
Emily Raubenheimer

7k followers

Hi, I’m Emily Raubenheimer—an artist, educator, and nature lover living in Northern Victoria. I’m a fully qualified teacher and taught in schools for 17 years before shifting my focus to painting and mentoring full time. Since graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Monash University in 2003, I’ve taught adults and teens, run workshops, and co-founded The Artists’ Guild—an innovative pop-up gallery and community space that supported women artists during its two-year run in Melbourne.
I’m now a full-time artist, working from my home studio and drawing inspiration from the bushland around me. My work tours across Australia with JUMBLED and other galleries, and focuses on celebrating native flora with bold colour and playful energy. It has been featured in Home Beautiful magazine, and has been shortlisted in several artprizes such as the Jumbled Superstar search and the Omnia Art Prize.
I’m also passionate about sustainability and developed an eco-friendly brush cleaner that’s safe for artists, kids, and the environment.
In my classes, I aim to teach techniques that are both practical and adaptable—skills that students can continue to use long after the session ends. I focus on building strong foundations in colour, composition, and brushwork, while also encouraging personal expression. We don’t all paint the same thing—every student comes away with their own unique artwork. I believe painting is a way to learn about ourselves: it’s about being present, building resilience, nurturing curiosity, and embracing mistakes as part of the creative process.
I customise each class to the students I have on the day—whether they’re experienced artists or picking up a brush for the first time—and always strive to create a warm, encouraging space where creativity can flourish.

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