Russell Milledge is a notable arts practitioner who has been actively involved in the Australian contemporary arts scene since the 1980s. He has collaborated with some of the country's most renowned artists in various fields such as visual arts, dance, live art, intermedia, and intercultural forms, with a focus on cultural partnerships, interdisciplinary collaborations, and intercultural exchange.Milledge has been involved in many significant site-specific and media-based projects and partnerships in far north Queensland, which have been recognized in the context of Australian art. He is a founder and co-director of Bonemap, a founder and former company director of KickArts Contemporary Arts Ltd (now NorthSite Contemporary Arts), and a founder and previous co-director of OnEdge media and performance festival.Previously, Milledge was a lecturer and curriculum developer for the discipline of Creative Media at James Cook University's College of Arts, Society, and Education. His work is represented in collections including the Queensland Art Gallery, Cairns Art Gallery, NorthSite, and Cairns Convention Centre.Along with curatorial exhibition development, Milledge's specialty lies in immersive multiform art and design, often at the intersection of live performance, media arts, and audience participation. He has been the co-director and technical director for all Bonemap productions since 1998, including tours to Singapore, the United Kingdom, and Japan, presenting in major theatres, art galleries, and alternative spaces.