THE CREATIVE HUB

Take part in a styling and interior design masterclass with Jack Milenkovic, ex Vogue Living Creative Director, Editor, stylist and partner and Atelier business owner, Luke Bonano. Drawing on their time as a brand experience and creative directors, the duo combined talents to launch their own studio, Atelier Lab – described by House and Garden magazine as “a powerhouse design and styling partnership”. Working with a prestigious private client list, plus brands that include Louis Vuitton, Clinique and more, Jack and Luke also design luxury retail, hospitality spaces and events.

You will learn core interior design principals for the Bedroom and Lounge Room that you can implement into your own home, plus the stylists top tips on how to inject your own element of personal style to your space. A 30 minute Q&A session with the pair will offer you the chance to ask your specific questions about your home project and request 1:1 advice.

SATURDAY 22 MAY, 3PM-5PM
$150 PP

Includes a 90 minute Masterclass and a $50 bar and dining voucher for The Gantry or Bar One.

Thursday 13th May - 6:00pm - 7:30pm 

Grab a seat and immerse yourself in our panel discussion with some of the best creative minds in the business. Enjoy a drink while you hear what Australia’s leading, cutting edge movers and shakers in the industry have to say about creativity: how do they connect to their creativity? How do they use it? And most importantly, how can creativity change the world?

This is a unique opportunity to gain an intimate insight into the fresh perspectives and ideas from our cultural leaders, particularly in light of the covid shake up.  The In Conversation series is MC’d by esteemed artist and innovator, Maurice Goldberg.

Theme: Creatives Breaking Through Old Stereotypes 

Four groundbreaking creatives have shaken the way we do things and succeeded at the highest level. A powerhouse  interior designer with offices around the world, artists with  disabilities who have their work all over walls from street-art to AGNSW. A theater CEO who has been changing the lives of youth around Australia for decades. 

• Gabrielle Mordy, Artistic Director and CEO of Studio A
• Mia Feasey, CEO of Siren Design
• Fraser Corfield, Artistic Director for The Australian Theatre for Young People
• Brett Weymark, Artistic Director, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs

Events are limited to 60 seats - don't miss out! Tickets are just $25pp, and include a drink at the Art Bar.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:

Fraser Corfield, Australian Theatre for Young People, Artistic Director & CEO

Fraser Corfield is the Artistic Director and CEO of Australian Theatre for Young People, which has been bridging the divide between young people and professional theatre practice since 1963. He is committed to generating or supporting performance programs that reflect the diversity of Australian identity and experiences. 

In his 20 years of experience in small-to-medium arts companies, Fraser Corfield has been actively involved in arts management and advocacy and has participated in advisory bodies at all levels of the industry, from national bodies such as the Australia Council of the Arts and Trusts and Foundations to State and local Government. 

Fraser is best known for his work taking 'Youth Theatre' onto the national stage. He has developed and staged new work involving young people in partnership with Australia's leading companies and venues. His productions, commissions and programs have received many of Australia's leading industry Awards including AWGIES, Helpmann, Sidney Myer, Sydney  Theatre, SA Great and Matilda Awards amongst others. He has directed productions for adult, youth and family audiences in Australia, the UK, Canada, South Africa and Japan. Fraser regularly sits on industry panels and advisory groups for all levels of Government, Foundations, advocacy organisations and peak bodies.

He lives in Sydney with his two children, Eva and Dylan.

Website  www.atyp.com.au
Instagram: @atyp_theatre 

Brett Weymark, Artistic Director of Sydney Philharmonia Choirs 

Brett Weymark is one of the foremost choral conductors in Australia. Since becoming Artistic Director of Sydney Philharmonia Choirs in 2003, he has conducted the Choirs in performances around Australia and the world. He has led all of the state orchestra’s as well as the Orchestra of the Antipodes, Sydney Youth Orchestra, and the Hong Kong Philharmonic.

Brett trained at the University of Sydney (voice) and the NSW Conservatorium of Music (conducting); he undertook further study in the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States. In 2002, he was awarded a Centenary Medal for his service to music – in particular, choral performance. 

Recent conducting highlights have included the world premiere of Paul Stanhope’s Jundamarra with the Sydney Symphony as well as conducting their Tea and Symphony and Mozart in the City series, Handel’s Messiah for New Zealand Symphony, Purcell’s King Arthur for Brisbane Baroque and ANZAC Day concerts for the Queensland Symphony.

Website: https://sydneyphilharmonia.com.au/
Insta: @sydney.philharmonia

Mia Feasey, CEO Siren Design

Mia Feasey founded Siren Design in 2005 as a place for creatives to thrive. With ambition, hard work and an ability to think differently, Siren has flourished from a disruptive start-up into Australasia’s leading interior design consultancy having completed over A$1 billion worth of projects with studios in Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore and most recently, New York. Siren’s purpose is simple: to enable people to thrive. Siren is now on a mission to use their creativity to influence the way business regenerates the planet. Known for award-winning projects, Siren’s portfolio includes clients like Google, Facebook, Uber and Atlassian to Visa, KPMG, PWC and Pfizer to name a few. 

An entrepreneur and a true creative, Mia’s talent is recognised through accolades such as the 2020 Good Design Women in Design Award, the 2018 INDE Design Luminary Award, Perspective Global 40 under 40 Design Star of the Future 2012, and 2010 NAWIC Business Woman Award. Passionate and engaging, Mia is a champion of women and design-led thinking in business through her global network.
Website: www.sirendesign.com.au
Instagram: @sirendesign

Gabrielle Mordy, Studio A, CEO/Artistic Director

Gabrielle is fascinated by the ways individuals and communities use art to express their relationship with the world. She is inspired by the power of art to translate experiences and stories across cultures. Sometimes with grace, sometimes with ferocity but always with a touch of magic.

A passionate advocate for the rights of all people to access the arts, Gabrielle leads the Studio A enterprise and has over ten years’ experience working with artists with disability.

Gabrielle holds a Masters of Fine Arts & a First Class Honours degree in Anthropology. In 2014 Mordy was awarded a Churchill Scholarship and an Australia Council Career Development Award to undertake international research into the supported studio sector. In 2011 she received a Curatorial Mentorship Initiative award from the National Association for the Visual Arts. Gabrielle is also a practicing artist and writer working with a range of media including textiles, printmaking, drawing and sculpture.

Website  www.studioartes.org.au 
Instagram StudioA
LinkedIn

Saturday 22nd 6:00 - 7:30  

Grab a seat and immerse yourself in our panel discussion with some of the best creative minds in the business. Enjoy a drink while you hear what Australia’s leading, cutting edge movers and shakers in the industry have to say about creativity: how do they connect to their creativity? How do they use it? And most importantly, how can creativity change the world?

This is a unique opportunity to gain an intimate insight into the fresh perspectives and ideas from our cultural leaders, particularly in light of the covid shake up.  The In Conversation series is MC’d by esteemed artist and innovator, Maurice Goldberg.

Theme: Showstopper

A rare opportunity to see the leaders of three of Australia's leading art organisations up close and personal... all in the one space. This will be an unforgettable night... a tour de force!

• Patrick McIntyre, Executive Director, Sydney Theatre Company
• Lissa Twomey, Executive Director, Bangarra Dance Theatre
• Hannah Mason, General Manager, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs 
• Anne Dunn, Executive Director, Sydney Dance Company

Events are limited to 60 seats - don't miss out!
Tickets are just $25pp, and includes a drink at the Art Bar.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:

Lissa Twomey, Bangarra Dance Theatre, Executive Director

Lissa was appointed Executive Director of Bangarra in March 2020. Lissa has more than 25 years’ experience in the arts and cultural sector having worked in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Her previous roles include Artistic Director of the New Zealand International Arts Festival, Artistic Director of the inaugural Wellington Jazz Festival and Associate Director of the Sydney Festival. Between 2013–2020, Lissa held a position on the Executive at the Australia Council for the Arts, as Executive Director Major Performing Arts and National Engagement.

Bangarra Dance Theater is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation and one of Australia's leading performing arts companies. Bangarra has shaken the world with its innovative powerful dancing, distinctive theatrical voice and utterly unique soundscapes, music and design. 

Lissa is a former Artistic Director of New Zealand International Arts Festival (NZIAF) and former Artistic Director of the inaugural Wellington Jazz Festival. Between 2013– 2020, Lissa was the Executive Director, Major Performing Arts and National Engagement for the Australia Council for the Arts. From 2004–2005, Lissa was Associate Director of Sydney Festival, and the Artistic Associate, Head of Programming from 1997–2004.

Hannah Mason, General Manager, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs is Australia’s largest and oldest choral organisation and celebrated its 100^th birthday in 2020. Hannah is an experienced business leader. Prior to arriving in Australia Hannah had a career in the West End as a Stage and Production Manager. Since moving to Australia twenty years ago Hannah has held management positions across multiple business sectors including the arts, talent management and digital.

From 2011 Hannah was a non-executive director of Sydney Philharmonia Ltd, before becoming the General Manager in 2015. Since 2019 Hannah has been a member of the Classical Music, Opera and Choral Artform board.

Patrick McIntyre, Executive Director, Sydney Theatre Company

Patrick McIntyre is Sydney Theatre Company's Executive Director and has worked in the Australian arts and cultural sector for over twenty years. Patrick was published widely as a freelance entertainment writer for titles including Cosmopolitan, Rolling Stone and Black+White. Moving into arts management, Patrick held Marketing Manager positions at Sydney Opera House and Sydney Dance Company, later becoming General Manager of Sydney Film Festival and Associate Executive Director of the Australian Ballet. Throughout his career, Patrick has been a board member for several non-profit organisations including chair of the Streetwize Communications board, a non-profit community publishing business, and SCOPE for Artists, a service provider advising artists on career transition strategies. He was also a member of the New South Wales State Creative Industries Task Force. Patrick has presented at conferences on audience development and the value of culture in the US, Hong Kong and Australia and is currently a member of the Executive Council of the national industry body, Live Performance Australia.

Website: www.sydneytheatre.com.au  

Anne Dunne, Executive Director, Sydney Dance Company

Anne Dunn has been Sydney Dance Company’s Executive Director since 2010, and has over 20 years of experience in the performing arts, delivering successful programs, festivals and events around Australia and internationally. 

She was previously the Darwin Festival General Manager (2006-09), Perth International Arts Festival Program Manager and Artistic Administrator (2003-06), Sydney Opera House Assistant Producer and Sydney Olympic Coordination Authority Live Sites Event Coordinator (2000).  

Anne’s Government and Community Involvement includes being a Sydney Opera House Trustee and member of the Sydney Opera House Audit and Risk Committee (2018- present); Board Director, Australian Major Performing Arts Group (2017-present) and Convenor, National Dance Manager Meetings (2011-present) past roles include Council Member, Performing Arts Touring Alliance Management (2016-2018) and Chair of Music NT (2007-09).

Instagram : @sydneyDanceCo
FB @sydneydanceco
www.sydneydancecompany.com 

Sunday 23rd May - 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Grab a seat and immerse yourself in our panel discussion with some of the best creative minds in the business. Enjoy a drink while you hear what Australia’s leading, cutting edge movers and shakers in the industry have to say about creativity: how do they connect to their creativity? How do they use it? And most importantly, how can creativity change the world?

This is a unique opportunity to gain an intimate insight into the fresh perspectives and ideas from our cultural leaders, particularly in light of the covid shake up.  The In Conversation series is MC’d by esteemed artist and innovator, Maurice Goldberg.

Theme: Hot Young Things

Young, smart, motivated creatives with a commercial nouse, are making a lot of noise in our town. From wall art, street art, fashion and jewellery. And in the middle will be one of Australia's leading art advisers who places art in our corporations, our night time economies, our streets and our art collections. This session will be an eye opener.

• Jeff McCann, Public Artist and Designer
• Emilya Colliver, Founder and Director of Art Pharmacy
• Frida Las Vegas, Artist and Designer

Events are limited to 60 seats - don't miss out!
Tickets are just $25pp, and includes a drink at the Art Bar.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:

Frida Las Vegas, Artist & Designer

Stavroula Adameitis aka FRIDA LAS VEGAS is an artist and designer of Australiana-infused Pop Art. Inspired by the cultural landscape of Australia from the 1980s and 1990s, Stavroula's FRIDA LAS VEGAS universe remixes nostalgia with glamour to create a bold, colourful and humorous statement across visual art, fashion and accessories. Her instantly-recognisable textile designs have been embraced by fashion iconoclasts including Katy Perry, Sam Smith, Kate Miller-Heidke and a cult following of glamazons worldwide. From neon-drenched hotel rooms to immersive dining experiences and creative collaborations, Stavroula's FRIDA LAS VEGAS vision is to positively impact the world through the unity of art and fashion.

Website: www.fridalasvegas.com
Instagram: @fridalasvegas

Jeff McCann, Artist

Jeff McCann is a Sydney based creative who works between the visual and performing arts through a wide range of mediums including public art, events decorations, illustration, workshops and fashion/wearables. His innovative and sustainable art practice strives to create fun, inclusive works that encourage audiences to get involved. 

Jeff's choice to work with primarily sustainable and second-hand materials creates a playful and tactile quality to his work. He enjoys the challenge of taking what is considered “rubbish” and transforming it into something of value again. Jeff’s illustrative style draws inspiration from textiles, fashion, street art, architecture and the natural environment. Utilising pattern, colour and often surreal compositions to create work that depicts energetic and playful work. 

Over the past few years Jeff has worked on projects for the City of Sydney, the Queen Victoria Building (QVB), City West Housing, Surry Hills Creative Precinct, Heaps Gay and Spilt Milk Music festival. He has also dressed performers such as Montaigne, Thelma Plum and Haiku Hands.

Website: www.jeffmccann.com.au
Instagram: @jeffmccann

Emilya Colliver, Founder and Director of Art Pharmacy

Emilya Colliver is the Founder and Director of Art Pharmacy, an art consultancy and online gallery in Sydney. She is committed to creating genuine opportunities for artists and promoting Sydney as a cultural destination. Emilya has a long and colourful connection with the art world. She developed a sophisticated eye for art in various prominent institutions in London such as the Lisson Gallery, Hauser & Wirth, The British Museum and Eskenazi, as well as managing private art collections. On returning to Sydney, she directed the inaugural The Other Art Fair and established the Art Pharmacy online gallery and grew it into a prominent art and culture agency committed to supporting the Australian creative community. Emilya has a degree in Art History and Archaeology from the School of Oriental and African Art in London, and wrote her thesis on Chinese contemporary art. She sits on the Nightlife and Creative Sector Advisory Panel for the City of Sydney and the City of Randwick, the MCA Young Ambassador Committee and the Biennale of Sydney Benefaction Committee.

Website: www.artpharmacy.com.au
Insta: @artpharmacy

Sunday 30th May - 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Grab a seat and immerse yourself in our panel discussion with some of the best creative minds in the business. Enjoy a drink while you hear what Australia’s leading, cutting edge movers and shakers in the industry have to say about creativity: how do they connect to their creativity? How do they use it? And most importantly, how can creativity change the world?

This is a unique opportunity to gain an intimate insight into the fresh perspectives and ideas from our cultural leaders, particularly in light of the covid shake up.  The In Conversation series is MC’d by esteemed artist and innovator, Maurice Goldberg.

Theme: Iconic Power Festivals

Never before have we had the opportunity to be in the middle of a conversation with the  leaders of three of Australia's biggest, brightest and most significant festivals.

• Terese Casu, Ex CEO Mardi Gras, Executive Producer NAS
• Kerri Glassock, CEO of the Sydney Fringe Festival
• Daniel Clarke, Creative Director, Sydney WorldPride 2023 

Events are limited to 60 seats - don't miss out! Tickets are just $25pp, and includes a drink at the Art Bar.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:

Daniel Clarke,  Sydney WorldPride 2023, Festival Creative Director

Daniel has worked as an Artistic Director, Creative Producer, Executive Producer, Director, Programmer and CEO across Australia and the UK.  He is a respected arts leader with a commitment to inclusivity, bold voices, independent artists, new works and artistic development.  He has championed the works of many visionary LGBTIQ+ artists throughout his career from independent producing to within large cultural institutions.   

Daniel ‘s previous roles include Creative Producer; Theatre and Contemporary Performance at Arts Centre Melbourne, Executive Producer; Programming at Queensland Performing Arts Centre, CEO/Creative Producer of Theatre Works, St Kilda, Artistic Director/CEO of Adelaide’s Feast Festival of Queer Arts and Culture, Creative Producer at Leicester Haymarket Theatre (UK) and Director of Youth Theatre and Drama Development at The Point (UK). As well as his leadership roles within organisations, for more than twenty years Daniel has also worked as an independent Director and Producer.

Daniel has been awarded the Green Room Award for Outstanding Contribution to Cabaret (2020), Sidney Myer Facilitators Prize (2016), Ruby Award for Outstanding Community Impact for Feast Festival (2007) and Dame Ruby Litchfield Performing Arts Award (2002). 

Terese Casu Ex CEO Mardi Gras, Executive Producer NAS

Terese is an accomplished leader in the arts and cultural sector with a passion for social justice and human rights, and has an extensive career as an artist and manager spanning over 30 years.

 Terese stepped down as CEO of the Sydney Mardi Gras in 2019 to take up the position of Head of Advancement with the National Art School. Prior to this Terese was the Executive Director of Performance Space in Sydney, Director, Arts Organisations at the Australia Council for the Arts and has held senior management and leadership positions at the La Boite Theatre Company, Bundanon Trust, Australian Theatre for Young People, Belvoir Street Theatre, Circa Ensemble, Sydney Film Festival and the Australian Film Commission. Between 1999 and 2002 Terese worked at the Australia Council in several roles including International Audience and Market Development and with the Theatre Board

Kerri Glasscock

Kerri Glasscock is the founding Co-Director of artist run company 505 which operated the legendary live music club Venue 505 in Surry Hills (2004-19), and award winning Old 505 Theatre in Newtown (2015 to present). Beyond the walls of 505, Kerri has worked in various roles in the Sydney arts scene as a performer, director and theatre practitioner. In 2013 she was appointed as CEO & Festival Director of the Sydney Fringe Festival. Under her stewardship, Sydney Fringe has grown from a small community event to the largest independent arts festival in NSW now presenting work across 25 postcode areas of Greater Sydney.

As a leading advocate for the Independent sector, she has contributed to a number of key action plans and resulting policy reforms. She currently Co-Chairs the City of Sydney’s Cultural Sector Advisory Committee, is a founding Board Member of the Night Time Industries Association, sits on Create NSW’s Festivals Board, is a Board Member of PAC Australia, and industry advisory Board Member for the Australian Institute of Music. She served as a Director of the City Recital Hall Board from 2015-2019, in 2011 she was included in the Sydney Morning Herald Sydney Magazine’s annual 100 Most Influential and Inspiring People list.

Website: sydneyfringe.com
Instagram: @Kerri Glasscock

The Art Bar is a fabulous creative experiment of temporary architecture on the Pier One Bridge Marquee, overlooking stunning views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

This event space is created especially for the Creative Hub Festival by international artists Goldberg Aberline Studio., The Art Bar features a large scale GAS inflatable installation, (REIMAGINED FROM THE IMAGE SHOWN), with fun furniture and pop up bar flowing with cocktails and champagne.

The Art Bar is open to the public for the duration of the Creative Hub Festival for anyone who wants to drop in and enjoy the stunning harbourside environment in Walsh Bay’s Cultural Precinct. Entry into the art bar is free, Opening hours for the public will be from one hour before and one hour after all ticketed events.

Maurice and Matthew who are Goldberg Aberline Studio (GAS) are best known for their huge colourful inflatable art that has been shown around Australia and in New York, London and Copenhgagen. They have a passion for inspiring creativity and have a reputation for creating enthusiasm and joy in their dynamic and fun workshops.

Getting Creative is FUN!

Sunday 9 May, 4.30-6.30pm
Friday 14 May, 6.30-8.30pm

Spend 90 minutes with 'Happiness Art' experts Maurice Goldberg and Matthew Aberline of GAS in this unique abstract drawing workshop. This fun, hands on creative experience uses art, drawing and music to unlock your creative potential. Participants will learn five key techniques for releasing their creative spirit, in a session designed for all experience levels so you can learn how creativity can be used beyond the easel and in everyday life. The class includes free-flowing wine, beer and nibbles while you create your take-home masterpiece.

Einstein said the key to happiness and learning is losing yourself in creativity… so come to The Art Bar and drop your inhibitions for the most fun you have had in ages! No experience is needed!

Tickets just $89pp, Price includes a 90 minute session, all materials and a 2 hour food and drinks package.

Maurice and Matthew who are Goldberg Aberline Studio (GAS) are best known for their huge colourful inflatable art that has been shown around Australia and in New York, London and Copenhgagen. They have a passion for inspiring creativity and have a reputation for creating enthusiasm and joy in their dynamic and fun workshops.

FRIDAY 7 MAY, 6.30-8.30PM

Spend 90 minutes experimenting on paper and canvas with Indigenous artist and educator Graham Toomey, and expert happiness artists Maurice Goldberg and Matthew Aberline of GAS. Graham will guide you through his contemporary painting approach which is guided by the cultural art practices of his Wurrumunga Clan of the Wiradjuri and Wongaibon Aboriginal Nation of Western NSW.

Be inspired, and have fun learning about contemporary Indigneous art concepts. All materials supplied and no experience is needed.

Your creativity class under the Harbour Bridge will be completed with free-flowing wine, beer and nibbles while you unlock your creative juices and create your take-home art piece.

Tickets $89pp

Price includes a 90 minute session, all materials and a 1.5 hour food and drinks package.

Graham Toomey is an Aboriginal Artist and Designer from the Wurrumunga Clan of the Wiradjuri and Wongaibon Aboriginal Nations of Western NSW. Graham’s artworks capture the very constitution of his ancient culture and his Dreaming, illustrating his ancient homelands, spirituality and important culural stories. Graham is also the CEO of Gunawirra, an organisation that combines symbolic psychoanalytic thinking and other western therapeutic methods, with the ancient form of the The Dreaming and Healing Circle to help restore the internal world for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers and children.