• Experience identifying and delivering diverse programs and projects targeting public and audience engagement, in unison with integrated artistic, corporate, supplier, government and broad stakeholder objectives.• Complex understanding of social and community imperatives balanced against commercial realities.• Consultative and calm leadership style, clear communication, considered opinions and sound judgement.
King Abdulaziz Center For World Culture (Ithra)
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Senior ProgrammerKing Abdulaziz Center For World Culture (Ithra)Sydney, Nsw, Au
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Programming, Producing, Placemaking And Executive ManagementBill Harris Projects Pty Ltd Jul 2015 - PresentSydney• Theatre Program Director – King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra)• Event Creation – Destination NSW – develop and present an event proposal for the revitalisation of the Sydney CBD• Artistic Director, Australian Cultural Program for the Australian Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai - Jacqui Bonner M & M – developed a program and artistic overview• Artistic Associate - Barangaroo Delivery Authority – develop placemaking strategies and commission new public domain works. Commissioned artists include Nigel Jamieson, Luke Jerram, Big hART, Doctor Cooper Studio, Gondwana Choirs.• Masters Course Developer and Writer - National Institute of Dramatic Art - development and writing of new Master of Fine Arts (Creative Producing) post graduate course.• Seymour Centre, University of Sydney - on sell and international contract negotiation.Other clients include: Carriageworks, Erth Visual & Physical, Adelaide Festival, Live Performance Australia, Australian Women in Music Awards.
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Board MemberNight Time Industries Association (Australia) Dec 2021 - Dec 2023 -
Head Of Programs And Site ActivationAustralian National Maritime Museum Nov 2020 - Jan 2023Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaStrategic development, programming and delivery of a suite of site based programs and activations. Responsibility to execute, manage and oversee partnerships with government, non-government and private sector organisations to enhance the visitor experience, by creating collaborative programs and activations that bring new audiences and revenue to the museum. -
Program DirectorAustralian National Maritime Museum Aug 2018 - Nov 2020Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaLed the design and delivery of exhibitions, programs, education resources, community outreach and voyaging for the Museum's response to the 250 year anniversary of Cook charting the east coast of Australia. Develop and deliver a Consultation Strategy to engage with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Consult and communicate with Federal Ministry, local government and community stakeholders. -
Executive ProducerGlobal Creatures Mar 2012 - Jun 2015Responsible for leading the Producing and Production teams in the delivery and management of the world premiere stage musical, King Kong. -
Head Of ProgrammingSydney Festival Aug 2006 - Feb 2012Responsible for leading the Programming Department in the creation, development and finalisation of the annual Festival program and to ensure the entire organisation was fully supported in the planning, implementation and communication of the content of the Festival. -
Head Of Production CourseNational Institute Of Dramatic Art (Nida) Apr 2002 - Jul 2006 -
Production DirectorAdelaide Festival Of Arts Dec 2000 - Apr 2002
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Bill Harris Education Details
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National Institute Of Dramatic ArtProduction -
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Ballarat And Clarendon College
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Bill Harris works for King Abdulaziz Center For World Culture (Ithra)
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Bill Harris's current role is Senior Programmer.
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Bill Harris attended National Institute Of Dramatic Art, University Of Melbourne, Ballarat And Clarendon College.
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