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Recently graduated and considering various career pathways?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the next ACMlab session, six arts professionals will speak about their experience of freelance life, common fears and mistakes, opportunities and challenges as well as providing tips and advice for those looking to start out on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This session will take the format of a panel discussion, with each of the six panellists sharing their experiences as freelancers (five minutes each) and then opening the discussion to the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The panel will consist of arts strategist and actor&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/artscouncilmalta.gov.mt\/archive\/acmlab\/the-art-of-freelancing\">Toni Attard<\/a>, musician&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/artscouncilmalta.gov.mt\/archive\/acmlab\/the-art-of-freelancing\">Luke Baldacchino<\/a>, visual artist&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/artscouncilmalta.gov.mt\/archive\/acmlab\/the-art-of-freelancing\">Kristina Borg<\/a>, writer and actor&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/artscouncilmalta.gov.mt\/archive\/acmlab\/the-art-of-freelancing\">Malcolm Galea<\/a>, art dealer and consultant&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/artscouncilmalta.gov.mt\/archive\/acmlab\/the-art-of-freelancing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maria Galea<\/a>&nbsp;and film maker&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/artscouncilmalta.gov.mt\/archive\/acmlab\/the-art-of-freelancing\">Kenneth Scicluna<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drinks and nibbles will be served.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The session will be held on 26 July at 6.30pm at Iniala5, 37, Old Treasury Street, Valletta. 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