Mission

To shape impactful, place-based cultural projects through artistic insight, strategic thinking, and inclusive engagement; fostering cultural practices that endure and empower.

About

Hello and welcome!

I’m a Melbourne-based arts and cultural consultant working across Australia to shape impactful, place-based cultural projects. With a passion for public art, creative strategy, and community engagement, I specialise in connecting artistic insight with strategic planning to foster cultural practices that endure and empower.

My work spans local and state government, not-for-profit organisations, and cultural tourism. I bring a unique blend of curatorial depth, policy expertise, and hands-on delivery—offering a personalised, independent service with full continuity from concept to completion.

I’m deeply committed to inclusive, community-centred practice that is trauma-informed and First Nations-aware. My approach integrates creative thinking with a strong understanding of governance and public sector frameworks, resulting in arts strategies and projects that are visionary, practical, and impactful.

With a strong track record in public art commissioning, I also have extensive experience in public art collection management—ensuring artworks are not only successfully delivered but thoughtfully maintained and integrated into community life. Over the years, I’ve developed and led major cultural initiatives, mentored artists, coordinated networks, and secured significant grant funding to support long-term cultural development.

Locally embedded and nationally connected, I bring deep knowledge of the Australian arts landscape and a proven ability to create meaningful, place-based cultural experiences.

ABN: 34 622 137 153

jo@openartsconsultancy.com