Art For Today

Art For Today Art For Today facilitate wellbeing Art Sessions for corporate teams and groups founded by Gemma Donnellan, Professional Artist and Creative Coach

As a professional artist and Connector, I love hosting engaging art sessions, where people take time out, tap into their creative flow and have fun. I specialise in helping women to open up their creativity, let go of self-doubt and limiting beliefs, and embrace the freedom of self-expression that art provides. I believe everyone has an innate artist and through guidance can let go of inhibitions

and unlock their creativity and positive flow, which I believe has a transformational effect on other areas of life. Whether you’ve been dabbling for a while, or haven’t picked up a paintbrush since primary school, you’ll love my art sessions. It’s a nurturing space for women to take time to connect with themselves, ponder, play and converse with others. I have been formally trained and practiced for more than 20 years, I’ve been painting since I could hold a brush. This means I’m well qualified to guide you the painting skills you need to bring out the artist in you. As well as building my own business, I’ve spent many years in a large studio practice collaborating with and working alongside exceptional established artists. This type of knowledge and practical know-how gleaned from the studio you can’t get from YouTube, it’s skills and experience shared over a round table, through exploration, practice and sometimes making mistakes which sometimes turn out to be break-throughs. My art sessions are designed with all this experience in mind, stirring inspiration, imagination and developing positive ways of thinking and expanding, unlocking your unique expression. Throughout my career I have had six solo exhibitions, been a feature artist and exhibited in numerous group shows, all of which have cultivated my diverse style and subject matters. So it doesn’t matter what type of painting interests you, I can guide you. When I’m not holding my art classes or painting, I love, yoga, meditation, gardening and music. Through art I have also had the privilege to organise and take part in numerous fundraising activities which is something I love. The art sessions I offer allow me to mix my love of community, people and entertaining with art and creativity.

TOP 27: BRAD GARDNER Cover photo is of Shame at St Kilda foreshore earlier this year - I was there with Brad for this on...
26/11/2025

TOP 27: BRAD GARDNER
Cover photo is of Shame at St Kilda foreshore earlier this year - I was there with Brad for this one! 🎸

TOP 27 – 10 QUESTIONS WITH BRAD GARDNER

1. Ever snuck into a gig, tell us who and how?
Plenty at the Uni Bar in Hobart back in late 90s. A good friend used to let us in the back door - TISM was a highlight.

2. What's the most wild gig you've ever been to?
Frenzal Rhomb at Uni Bar around the same time, my mate somehow made his way up to the rafters and was hanging down over most pit, fell, and broke his arm. Good times! 🤘

3. Your all time favourite festival?
BDO was always good (went to plenty in Sydney and Melbourne), but the very first Falls Festival that was held down at Marion Bay was a stand out, first of its kind and size hosted down home. Made more memorable by my mate who smuggled heaps of joints inside a BBQ 🐔

4. Time to fess up, what's your guilty music pleasure?
Mr John Denver

5. What's your go-to song when you need solitude or contemplation?
Anything off Grace by Jeff Buckley, fell asleep countless times listening to it on the discman. 💿

6. Time to time travel, who's be the band/artist you wish you had seen?
Refer question 5

7. Bucket list band, who are you dying to see? (haha)
Turnstyle who are playing in Melbourne soon (missed out last time), lots of energy required!

8. Choose one song on your list and tell us a little story about it, a memory, time in your life?
During primary school summer holidays, I used to join Dad on his work trips up the east coast of Tasmania, highlighted by seeing the live giant crabs in the aquarium at the sea life centre in Bicheno (now sadly closed). America (particularly Sister Golden Hair) was the soundtrack to these trips. 🦀

9. What's the song that breaks your heart or makes you cry?
It's not on the list (was #28), but Maggie by Foster and Allen. It brings back vivid memories of Christmas time at my grandparents. I also had to deliver a eulogy for Nanny Gwen and this song accompanied a photo montage right before I made my way to the lecturn. It will always get me right in the feels. 💔

10. Hey look at me I'm a Scenester question - who's the most famous muso you've ever met – do tell?
Josh Homme in Melbourne CBD during lunch break. Hot Chip stayed at same hotel once, and more recently Tim Rogers in the Virgin Lounge! ✈️

Enjoy Brad's Top 27 on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6EVhIal8PIuwIJqrlwieZj
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After a swim in the surf, I’m enjoying my morning sacred cacao ritual, with its fabulous iridescent bubbles.So commences...
20/11/2025

After a swim in the surf, I’m enjoying my morning sacred cacao ritual, with its fabulous iridescent bubbles.

So commences
‘The Summer I Finished School’

I can't even begin to articulate what a special evening Reciprocity No6 was ✨An intimate gathering was actually magical,...
13/11/2025

I can't even begin to articulate what a special evening Reciprocity No6 was ✨

An intimate gathering was actually magical, in all senses of the word.

So much gratitude for the stories and messages shared by Jayne, Katrina and all of the lovely women that attended.

There was a lovely synergy from the beginning, which played out throughout the evening. 💕

I think everyone came out lighter 💖

TODAY! Reciprocity No6 is happening tonight 5.30 - 8pm✨Be in the room with us and share the wisdom from our guest speak...
11/11/2025

TODAY! Reciprocity No6 is happening tonight 5.30 - 8pm✨

Be in the room with us and share the wisdom from our guest speakers💕

Jayne Clarke - Founder, breaking the poverty cycle through connection and community
Katrina Myers - Light Codes and ascension

Surrounded by stunning artwork, great music, champagne and delicious soul food.

It's all about showing up - making real connections and leaving with wisdom that lights you up 💖

TODAY - Wednesday 13th November | 5:30-8:00pm | Richmond
Last chance for tickets:
https://www.artfortoday.com.au/reciprocity
See you tonight.

✨ New Guest Speaker Announcement: Katrina Myers ✨This Wednesday - Katrina will be guiding us through a gentle and powerf...
10/11/2025

✨ New Guest Speaker Announcement: Katrina Myers ✨

This Wednesday - Katrina will be guiding us through a gentle and powerful conversation on 'Light Codes' and Ascension, what it means to move through this current wave of energetic expansion with grace, embodiment, and grounded heart-wisdom.

If you’ve been feeling the recent energetic shifts…
If your intuition has been turning up the volume…
If your inner world is asking for deeper alignment…

Then this is your sign.
Your frequency is evolving.
Your body is remembering.
And you are not meant to do this part alone.

This evening is for women who are ready to:
• lean into their intuition
• connect with others on a similar path
• deepen trust in their inner guidance
• allow more joy, clarity, and radiance into everyday life

Alongside Katrina, we’ll be joined by the beautiful Jayne Clarke from Imagine Re-Evolution, creating a truly expansive evening of connection, learning, and soul nourishment.

Wednesday 13th November
5:30pm – 8:00pm |
L1 550 Swan St Richmond
Free Parking out the front

Tickets + Details:
https://www.artfortoday.com.au/reciprocity

If you’ve been feeling the pull — this is your moment to say yes.
Can’t wait to share this space with you ✨

Love,
Gemma

Mandy's top 27 is now live.Mandy has always been ahead of her time with music, introducing me to so many bands and artis...
10/11/2025

Mandy's top 27 is now live.

Mandy has always been ahead of her time with music, introducing me to so many bands and artists over the years, I remember Mandy intoducing me to 'The Smiths', 'Phycadallic Furs' and 'Echo and the Bunnymen'.

She has been my partner in music for over 40 years, we've seen countless gigs together especially in the 90's, hanging in the band scene.

I've always loved Mandy's music taste as I'm sure you will there is gold in this Top 27 - enjoy.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0OczF7DsWieIYqBvwnkn7D

This WEDNESDAY evening - join me for Reciprocity No6 ✨Connect with curious women, be inspired and collaborate over conve...
09/11/2025

This WEDNESDAY evening - join me for Reciprocity No6 ✨

Connect with curious women, be inspired and collaborate over conversations about movements, AI, consciousness, quantum thinking, and that wealth of wisdom that can shift your perspective 💕

Hear from inspiring guest speakers Jayne Clarke and Moushumi Sikand, surrounded by stunning artwork, great music, champagne and delicious soul food.

It's all about being in the room - make connections and leaving with ideas that light you up 💖

Wednesday 13th November | 5:30-8:00pm | Richmond

Tickets: https://www.artfortoday.com.au/reciprocity

Hope to see you there!

05/11/2025

Want to be part of something bigger? Join us at Reciprocity No6! ✨

This is where curious women gather for conversations that go deeper - movements, AI, consciousness, quantum thinking, and that wealth of wisdom that can genuinely shift how you see things 💕

Connect with wise and inspiring guest speakers Jayne Clarke and Moushumi Sikand over champagne, delicious soul food, stunning artwork and great music.
It's about showing up, making real connections, and leaving with ideas and collaborations that light you up 💖

Bring a friend - the more hearts in the room, the more magic we create

Wednesday 12th November | 5:30-8:00pm | Richmond

Tickets: https://www.artfortoday.com.au/reciprocity














03/11/2025

Why Reciprocity matters to me ✨

I created this gathering because I believe in the power of women coming together with open hearts and curious minds 💕

Watch to hear why Reciprocity is so close to my heart and what these events mean to me.

Thank you Mira Claudia for inspiring me to open up and share more about my business and the Reciprocity movement 💖

Reciprocity No6 - Wednesday 12th November | 5:30-8:00pm

Tickets: https://www.artfortoday.com.au/reciprocity

03/11/2025

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Visual Artist

Gemma Donnellan has been a practicing artist for 15 years, formally trained in Visual Arts at RMIT. Gemma has been a member of Swan Street Studios in excess of 5 years, which has seen her practice expand & develop. She has had 6 solo exhibitions, been a feature artist and a part of many group shows. Gemma also gives talks to primary school children with a focus on art & writing.

Gemma held her first solo exhibition of 18 works called ‘First’ in 2003 at the Level 11 Gallery, Flinders Lane. ‘My Magnolias’ from this exhibition is part of the Peter MacCallum Hospital Collection. Her painting ‘Taller Poppies’ was pre-selected for the prestigious Cromwell’s Art Prize in Sydney, then sold at auction.

In 2003 Gemma undertook ‘Designs in Drawing’ course at RMIT University. She then completed her diploma of Visual Arts at RMIT in 2005, majoring in printmaking & painting.