About Ballarat Arts Foundation 25 Years, 25 Artists
25 Years, 25 Artists is a special podcast series celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Ballarat Arts Foundation. Over 25 episodes, Tabitha Rickard speaks with 25 artists from each year of BAF's history. They'll reflect on the journey, their work, and the impact of the Foundation's support.
In episode 25 of 25 Years 25 Artists, Tabitha Rickard sits down with filmmaker, storyteller and poet Fehraz Lateef. A recent addition to the BAF family, Fehraz is a 2025 Annual Grant Round winner, receiving the Jack Anderson Award for Filmmaking, and also a 2025 Eureka Art Award exhibitor. Fehraz’s creative journey began with poetry... a safe space, giving him a voice, a way to express his inner world, and a means to weave himself into the wider community. Alongside his filmmaking practice, ...
14 Jan 2026
A Modern Medieval Journey with Emily Never
In this episode, Tabitha Rickard dives into the world of Emily Never, a self-described modern medieval artist whose creative path began in Darwin with an unexpected spark from a Faber-Castell box. Emily shares her unconventional approach to landing a job at Kryal Castle - a pivotal moment that led to meeting her future spouse - and how she discovered her passion for ink, a medium that truly resonates with her. After moving to Ballarat, Emily found her artistic community through the Ballarat ...
17 Dec 2025
An Artists Journey : Amanda Western's Story
Today, Tabitha Rickard dives into the inspiring journey of Amanda Western – a printmaker and emerging installation artist who traded the corporate grind for creativity. After facing burnout and personal challenges, Amanda found healing through art. From working at her dining room table to receiving her first grant from the Ballarat Arts Foundation, her path has been full of transformation. She’s now not only creating incredible work but also mentoring others, proving that collaboration and c...
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