The Creative Partnerships Awards celebrates Arts Visionary Award exemplary individuals from ’s For an individual, family, group or foundation philanthropy, business and arts sectors who who has made a significant contribution to show leadership in private giving and business the arts over a period of time, leading to a partnerships with the arts. This year our seven new understanding of the arts in Australia and award winners display diverse leadership enabling the presentation of art that would qualities and have championed giving to the not have been possible without philanthropic arts through their generosity. Great things support. (This Award is new in 2019 and happen when art, business and philanthropy awarded at the discretion of the CPA Board). work together. Philanthropy Leadership Award The Creative Partnerships Awards presented For an individual, family, group or foundation for 2019 are: that through their sustained contribution to the Emerging Philanthropy Leadership Award arts has inspired increased philanthropic giving and made a significant impact on Australia’s For an individual who is new to the cultural sector. philanthropic sector (within the last five years) and whose contribution to the arts is shaping Creative Partnerships Australia’s role is to the future of philanthropy and private giving in grow the culture of giving, investment and Australia’s cultural sector. partnerships with the arts, bringing donors, businesses, artists and arts organisations Business Leadership Award together to foster a sustainable and vibrant For an individual working in the business sector arts sector. who through their commitment and example has fostered increased investment and We invest in the professional business engagement between business and the arts. development of the arts sector to maximise partnership potential and long-term Arts Leadership Award sustainability, work with philanthropists and businesses to facilitate and champion For an individual working in the arts and investment in the arts and deliver matched cultural sector who through their advocacy funding programs for artists and arts and practice has promoted the private organisations. We also administer the sector’s investment into Australia’s cultural life; Australian Cultural Fund (ACF), a fundraising demonstrating vision, commercial acumen platform for Australian artists and arts and strategic thinking in their engagement organisations that encourages and facilitates with donors and business, and encouraging tax-deductible donations to the arts. increased giving to the arts.

Creative Partnerships Australia is supported by Government through the Department of Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts. Welcome Catherine Walter AM Chair, Creative Partnerships Australia

In my first year as Chair of Creative Partnerships and knowledge. They ignite creativity, Australia it is my pleasure to welcome you to the help us to share experiences and offer new 2019 Creative Partnerships Awards. perspectives on the world in which we live.

Each year Creative Partnerships Australia We are fortunate to have the support for the recognises those who strengthen and enrich arts from all levels of government; yet the the arts sector through their generosity and sector still needs likeminded businesses and how their contributions inspire others to give. individuals to continue the important work of supporting our arts sector to ensure a vibrant These individuals understand partnerships and sustainable arts community for the benefit between artists, arts organisations, of all Australians. philanthropists and businesses are central to continuing the development and growth of The seven award winners have been chosen Australia’s artistic culture and these awards because they advocate passionately for the celebrate their dedication and commitment to arts and demonstrate qualities of inspiring championing the arts. leadership. Philanthropy sustains the arts and we thank these winners for everything they do Australia’s arts sector is one of international to make our sector thrive. I offer my heartfelt acclaim and should rightly be celebrated. congratulations to the winners of the 2019 The arts are a vital part of our cultural life, Creative Partnerships Awards. providing us with entertainment, inspiration Welcome Senator The Hon Paul Fletcher Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts

The Creative Partnerships Awards Government funds to help more than 600 acknowledge the vision and generosity of creative projects leverage donations through philanthropists in supporting our arts sector. matched-funding initiatives.

Their work has a profound and continuing None of this would be possible without the impact on Australia’s vibrant, world-class generosity and advocacy of increasing arts sector. numbers of benefactors.

The Australian Government is committed to These Awards acknowledge and celebrate bringing philanthropists, businesses and our those who have shown exemplary leadership creative industries and artists together for in private giving, philanthropy and business mutual benefit. partnerships with the arts.

Since it was established in 2013, Creative Congratulations to all the nominees and Partnerships Australia has distributed winners of the 2019 Awards. more than $11 million in Australian Award Winners

Emerging Philanthropy Leadership Award Terry Wu

Dr Terry Wu is a specialist plastic surgeon Dr Wu also provides direct assistance who is passionate about and strategically to artists for major projects. In 2015, he advocates for the arts. supported contemporary artist Emily Floyd when she exhibited in Okwie Enwezor’s All In 2014, Dr Wu initiated a project fostering The Worlds Futures exhibit in the Arsenale. ethical investments in the arts with the aim Dr Wu supported the realisation of her of providing long term affordable working artwork, Labour Garden and donated this spaces in inner city Melbourne. This resulted in significant work to Queensland Art Gallery & the partnership that established John Street Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA). Studios in Brunswick East, accommodating twelve visual artists across generations. In Dr Wu currently serves as a board member 2018, Dr Wu extended this approach to for the Australian Centre for the Moving contemporary dance by launching WXYZ Image (ACMI) and Australian Centre for Studios in North Melbourne with Lucy Guerin Contemporary Art (ACCA). He is also Inc., providing artists with a permanent space a member of the Venice Council of the to collaborate and create. Australia Council for the Arts and a member of the International Council of Tate in the . Business Leadership Award Joint Winner Ian Kew

Ian Kew is the Chief Executive Office of the festivals and artistic endeavours by reigniting Airport Development Group Ltd which has business sponsorship and encouraging interests in Darwin International, Alice Springs philanthropic support. Leading by example, and Tennant Creek Airports and is Chair of he built connections between business and Darwin Major Business Group. Through his the community and has been a key economic business activities Mr Kew has been committed driver for the Northern Territory’s economy. to generating investment and sustainable partnerships in the Northern Territory. Mr Kew’s passion and ongoing commitment to the arts was recognised in 2007 with the Mr Kew has long been a champion for the Northern Territory Administrators Award for arts and through his business partnerships service to the Darwin Symphony Orchestra, he translates the unique importance of in 2012 with the Australia Day Northern arts to economic and social prosperity and Territory Achiever Award and the Brown’s Mart community wellbeing. Theatre’s Hero Award in 2017.

In 2017 Mr Kew was appointed Chair of the Darwin Festival, Darwin’s premier arts festival. Through his leadership and determination, he Business Leadership Award has helped sustain the Northern Territory’s arts Joint Winner Helen Carroll

Helen Carroll is a leading professional Symphony Orchestra (WASO), as well as and personal advocate for the arts sector corporate support with West Australian Ballet in Australia. Ms Carroll is Curator of the and Black Swan State Theatre Company. Collection of Australian Art and manages Wesfarmers Arts, a program which Ms Carroll is a long-standing individual donor provides $4 million annually to Australian to West Australian Opera and the Art Gallery performing and visual arts. Through her of Western Australia. In 2008 she received the advocacy and leadership, Wesfarmers Arts Business Leadership Award in the Western demonstrates what can be achieved when Australian Business and Arts Awards for business invests in the arts. her work in support of the arts. Throughout her career, Ms Carroll has donated her time Ms Carroll has built sustainable Wesfarmers and expertise as a board member of the Art partnerships with premier performing and Gallery of Western Australia, Chair of Art on visual arts organisations in Western Australia. the Move Western Australia and currently sits This support is shown through their long- as a board member of the Chamber of Culture standing Principal Partnerships with both and the Arts WA and the SHEILA Foundation West Australian Opera and West Australian in support of Australian women artists. Arts Leadership Award David McAllister AM

David McAllister AM joined The Australian In 2015 Mr McAllister AM premiered a Ballet (TAB) in 1983 and was promoted to new production of The Sleeping Beauty. principal artist in 1989. Mr McAllister AM This production drew external stakeholders was appointed Artistic Director in 2001 closer to the company and raised over $1.7 and since this appointment he has been an million. This successful fundraising strategy invaluable champion of both philanthropic was replicated for the 2018 production of and corporate support of the company. Spartacus, raising a total of $1.4 million and for a new ballet product for younger Mr McAllister AM has been a strong advocate audiences, aimed at the next generation of for, and supporter of, the company’s robust ballet enthusiasts. network of corporate partnerships, most notably the 35-year relationship with In recognition of his impact on the arts in Principal Partner Telstra. He has been key Australia, Mr McAllister AM was awarded in incorporating commercially focused a 2001 Centenary Medal and was listed in partnership activities into the artistic the 2004 Australia Day Honours List, where program, including Telstra’s annual Ballet he was appointed a Member of the Order Dancer of the Year Awards, negotiating a of Australia for his services to ballet and the sustainable pathway for these competing performing arts. Arts Visionary Award priorities to co-exist. John Kaldor AO

John Kaldor AO has been collecting and from his collection to be exhibited alongside commissioning art since the early 1960s and is existing contemporary art holdings with the a dedicated collector, patron and supporter of aim of sparking public interest in Modern art. the arts. Since 1969 he has shared his love of art with the Australian public through his series Mr Kaldor AO has participated on the boards of art projects, inviting others to experience and international councils of many cultural diverse art experiences. organisations, including MoMA P.S.1, the Tate Modern, the Biennale of , and as chair As Director of Kaldor Public Art Projects of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney. (KPAP), Mr Kaldor AO has brought the most innovative and ground-breaking art to In 1993, Mr Kaldor AO was appointed a Australia. This year the organisation celebrates Member of the Order of Australia for his its 50th anniversary and continues to present service to the arts and in 2016 was appointed temporary projects by world-class artists, an Office of the Order of Australia for engaging our community with the Australian distinguished service to contemporary visual arts sector. art, as a supporter of public art projects, to the development of education programs In 2011 Mr Kaldor AO donated his personal for children, and through philanthropic collection of 200 artworks, worth $35 million contributions to cultural institutions. at the time, to the Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW), bringing these works into public view. This generous gift allowed works John Gandel AC and Pauline Gandel AC’s Mr Gandel AC was made an Officer of the support for the arts has been exemplary. Order of Australia in 1990 and received Through Gandel Philanthropy, over the a 2003 Centenary Medal. In 2017 he was past forty years they have distributed honoured as a Companion of the Order of over $100 million dollars to community Australia for his service to the community initiatives and programs across Australia, as a benefactor and supporter of visual arts including significant support for arts and and cultural institutions, to youth education, cultural organisations. medical and biotechnology innovation programs, to business and the advancement of Their arts engagement spans a broad range philanthropic giving. of activities, from arts funding and support for capital projects, to building capacity of arts In 2014 Mrs Gandel received The Order organisations and supporting arts programs of the Rising Sun – Gold Rays with Rosette that help create social change. Mr and Mrs Decoration from the Japanese government Gandel’s legacy of giving to, and advocating for her contribution to promoting mutual for, the arts demonstrates their unwavering understanding of Japanese culture in commitment to the sector. Australia through Japanese art and the art of tea ceremony. In 2019 she was appointed Mr and Mrs Gandel are involved with numerous a Companion of the Order of Australia arts organisations large and small, including for her service to the community through the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Arts humanitarian philanthropic and fundraising Centre Melbourne (ACM) and the Melbourne endeavours, to social inclusion and to Symphony Orchestra (MSO), as well as the Australia-Japanese relations. Jewish Museum of Australia – Gandel Centre of Judaica, Melbourne Fringe and Koorie Heritage Trust.

One of their most cherished initiatives was the creation of the cutting-edge, award-winning Philanthropy Pauline Gandel Children’s Gallery at Melbourne Museum, a vibrant discovery space for children Leadership Award to explore, play and learn. Their philanthropy is not limited to their home state of Victoria, with significant support provided to other major John Gandel AC and cultural institutions including the National Gallery of Australia (NGA), the National Museum of Australia and the Art Gallery of Pauline Gandel AC New South Wales (AGNSW). Emerging Arts Leadership Philanthropy With Leadership Award Award Leadership Award thanks Peter Wilson Carrillo Gantner AO The Myer family Joseph O’Brien Ian McRae AO The Nelson Meers Foundation We would like to recognise the Mark Rubbo OAM & John Bell AM OBE John B Reid AO contribution of the past winners of Beau Neilson the Creative Partnerships Australia Graeme Murphy AM The Belgiorno-Nettis family and Australian Business Foundation Business Lyndon Terracini AM Robert Albert AO (AbaF) Awards. Leadership Award Sue Nattrass AO Philip Bacon AM

Michael Chaney AO Greg Mackie OAM Simon Mordant AM & Catriona Mordant Anthony Berg AM Elizabeth Ann MacGregor OAM Tim Fairfax AM & Peter Weiss AM Janet Holmes à Court AC Robyn Archer AO Patrick Corrigan AM Ken Tribe AC Edmund Capon AM OBE Betty Amsden AO David Gonski AC & Mary Vallentine AO Harold Mitchell AC Naomi Milgrom AO Dr Gerard Vaughan AM David Clarke AO Andrew Cameron AO & Cathy Lynda Dorrington Cameron Ian Darling AO Mary Jo Capps Tim Fairfax AC & Gina Fairfax James Strong AO Sheena Boughen OAM Kerry Stokes AC Richard Gill AO Rick Allert AO

Sam Walsh AO

Kim Williams AM

Dr Helen Nugent AO

Julieanne Alroe

Richard Goyder AO

Ian Narev

Adrian Fini OAM With thanks

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The Creative Partnerships Australia Board Chair Catherine Walter AM Deputy Chair Sam Meers AO Rosheen Garnon Dan Rosen Professor Susan Street AO Leonard Vary John Barrington AM Adjunct Professor the Hon Chris Pearce

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