Biennale of Sydney
Akira Takayama, Our Songs – Sydney Kabuki Project, 2018
"The Biennale of Sydney plays an indispensable role in Australia’s engagement with the world, and a meaningful role in the life of the nation. In 2018, it attracted visitation of more than 850,000, the highest level in the Biennale’s 45-year history" Jo-Anne Birnie-Danzker, Director and CEO
Biennale of Sydney
The Biennale provides a platform for art and ideas and is recognised for commissioning and presenting innovative, thought-provoking art from Australia and around the globe.
The inaugural Biennale of Sydney was held in 1973 as part of the opening celebrations of the Sydney Opera House. Initiated by Founding Governor Franco Belgiorno-Nettis and supported by Founding Patrons Transfield Holdings, the Biennale of Sydney was the first exhibition of its kind to be established in the Asia-Pacific region. Alongside the Venice and São Paulo biennales and documenta, it is one of the longest running periodic exhibitions around the globe.


Since its inception in 1973, the Biennale of Sydney has showcased the work of nearly 1,800 artists from more than 100 countries and holds an important place on both the national and international stage.

Board of Directors

Kate Mills

Chairman

Josephine Cashman

Geoffrey Cassidy

Danielle Earp

Anne Flanagan

Paris Neilson

James Roth

Morry Schwartz AM

Naseema Sparks AM FAICD

Tea Uglow

Chris Wirasinha

Our People

Jo-Anne Birnie-Danzker, Director and CEO
Brook Andrew, Artistic Director, 22nd Biennale of Sydney
Barbara Moore, Deputy Director
Samantha Sudarman, Assistant to the Director and CEO
Jessyca Hutchens, Curatorial Assistant to the Artistic Director

Emily Gardener, Head of Development
Katrina Rae, Partnerships Manager
Samantha Jones, Grants, Trusts and Foundations Manager

Cherie Schweitzer, Head of Exhibition Management
Aden Wessels, Exhibition Production and Operations Manager
Isabelle Morgan, Exhibition Project Coordinator

Peter Gregory, Head of Finance and Administration / Company Secretary
Carol Zarraga, Finance Manager
Tashi Grey, Administration & Operations Coordinator

Jodie Polutele, Head of Communications and Community Engagement
Paschal Daantos Berry, Curator, Programs and Learning and Co-Head of Communications and Community Engagement
Emily McTaggart, Digital Content Manager
Claude Moelan, Digital Producer

Join the Team

The Biennale of Sydney is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity in the workplace.

Internships

The Biennale of Sydney offers a limited number of vocational and internship placements as part of its commitment to developing the next generation of Australian artists and arts administrators. These placements are offered to help students or recent graduates meet the requirements of their Australian-based educational or training courses; and to enhance vocational skills in the arts sector.


We are not accepting internship applications at this time. 


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Exhibition Reports

20th Biennale of Sydney (2016) Exhibition Report

Curated by Stephanie Rosenthal, the 20th Biennale of Sydney, held from 18 March until 5 June 2016, featured more than 200 artworks by 83 artists and included 70% new commissions.

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19th Biennale of Sydney (2014) Exhibition Report

Curated by Juliana Engberg, the 19th Biennale of Sydney: You Imagine What You Desire presented the work of 92 artists from 31 countries free to the public over a three-month period.

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18th Biennale of Sydney (2012) Exhibition Report

Curated by Artistic Directors Catherine de Zegher and Gerald McMaster, the 18th Biennale of Sydney: all our relations showcased more than 220 works by 101 artists.

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