Australian Arts Sector Appointments: Sedgwick to Chair CAIAF, Adelaide Biennial Curator Named
Katrina Sedgwick OAM has taken on the role of Chair for the Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals (CAIAF). She has been leading the Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation since 2022, a major arts project in Australia. The Art Gallery of South Australia is preparing for the 2028 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art with an undisclosed curator. Additionally, Rick Snell has exited the Unconformity festival, while the Chamber of Arts and Culture WA has made two recent appointments. Meanwhile, union discussions at Arts Centre Melbourne continue, highlighting artistic challenges. Alannah Sue will become Senior Arts & Screen Journalist in 2025.
Key facts
- Katrina Sedgwick OAM appointed as new Chair of CAIAF.
- Sedgwick has been Director and CEO of Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation since 2022.
- Art Gallery of South Australia announced curator for 2028 Adelaide Biennial.
- The Unconformity festival farewells Rick Snell.
- The Chamber of Arts and Culture WA makes two new appointments.
- ARC Film welcomes a new COO.
- Alannah Sue is a journalist and theatre critic who joined Creative Hubs Group in 2025.
- QAGOMA will host an exhibition celebrating 70 years of The Jim Henson Company.
Entities
Artists
- Katrina Sedgwick OAM
- Rick Snell
- Alannah Sue
Institutions
- Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals (CAIAF)
- Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation
- Art Gallery of South Australia
- The Unconformity
- The Chamber of Arts and Culture WA
- ARC Film
- Creative Hubs Group
- Time Out Sydney
- QAGOMA
- The Jim Henson Company
- Arts Centre Melbourne
- Brisbane Festival
- Erth
- Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
- Creative Futures Fund
Locations
- Australia
- Melbourne
- Adelaide
- Brisbane
- Sydney