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Managing the project team and stakeholders, scheduling, budget, procurement, contracting and licensing toward the development and delivery of museum exhibitions.

Melbourne, Australia

Managed the touring exhibition Experimenta: Life Forms as it traveled to museums and galleries across Australia and produced associated public programs.

Developed and presented a curated journey involving 7 large-scale, public art commissions and installations presented along a 1.2km promenade flanking Docklands Harbour, accompanied by discursive events and an interdisciplinary arts lab. The project was delivered in partnership with the City of Melbourne, as part of the Now or Never festival.

Melbourne, Australia

Developed and delivered an exhibition of contemporary art presented across 4 acres of heritage-listed, architectural and garden landscapes. The project showcased 19 large-scale works by 13 artists including sculpture, video art, photography, sound art and installation, accompanied by a 5-week program of performances, participatory events and discussions.

Melbourne, Australia

Established the curatorial vision, led program development and delivery, as well as fundraising and partnerships for this international biennial of time-based art. The festival showcased 70 artists in 7 exhibitions, 4 screenings and 13 events presented across 11 venues and outdoor locations in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. An online program and.

Melbourne, Australia

Managed visual art projects and partnerships for the 2017 and 2019 festivals.

Melbourne, Australia

Developed and delivered an exhibition of site-specific installation, video, performance, sculpture and photography presented in the heritage listed, North and South Magdalen Laundry. Oversaw artist commissions, exhibition design, fundraising, interpretation and communications.

Melbourne, Australia

Tutored on the subject of live art and performance for sculpture, spatial and expanded practice undergraduate students.

Melbourne, Australia

Oversaw governance, policy development and board recruitment for this organisation dedicated to the presentation of sound art and experimental music.

Hobart, Australia

Managed the delivery of artist commissions in partnership with Australian and international festivals. Oversaw program management, communications, and the development of an interdisciplinary arts lab.

Melbourne, Australia

Developed and delivered commissions, residencies, exhibitions and participatory projects, showcasing artists working across video art, dance, experimental theatre, film and animation. Authored a digital arts and learning strategy, established a co-working space and post-production studio. Advised on venue development and evaluation methodologies.

London, United Kingdom

Established Tate’s Intermedia Art program. Curated commissions, exhibitions, screenings and events, highlighting artists working across video art, installation, performance, participatory art, sound art, conceptual art and new media. Established partnerships and facilitated collaborative research projects. Advised on acquisitions and resolved new.

Collaborated with colleagues to establish, curate and deliver an annual 4-day festival of temporary public art, moving-image works, participatory projects and performances that responded to themes within Tate’s collection, presented in the Turbine Hall, galleries and exterior locations.

Oversaw internet art commissions. Convened and produced symposia, artist talks and webcasts, as well as electronic and avant-garde music events. Established partnerships and collaborative research projects.

United Kingdom, Europe, Australia & USA

Worked on a freelance basis, facilitating and participating in exhibitions, commissions, discussions, lectures, workshops and performances, for a wide range of organisations including: The Netherlands Media Arts Institute, Lab For Culture, Interaktions Lab, and Virtual Platform in Europe.Active Ingredient, Lighthouse Media Centre, the Institute of.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Oversaw the development and delivery of artist commissions and residencies, exhibitions, performances, workshops and discussions. Managed a suite of artist and creative industry studios.

Co-curated and produced a 2-week, city-wide festival of live art presented in the gallery, other venues and outdoor locations.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Contemporary Art And Philosophy

A practice-based investigation into the philosophy of time and development of time-based curatorial strategies.

Executive Master Of Arts, Cultural Leadership

Completed electives in art history and curating prior to receiving an Australian Post-graduate Award Scholarship to undertake PhD research.

Certificate, Business Management In The Artworld

Bachelor Of Arts, Drama

Majored in Directing with a special interest in post-modern performance, moving image and interdisciplinary practice