"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.
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
Geoffrey Cassidy
Danielle Earp
Anne Flanagan
Paris Neilson
James Roth
Naseema Sparks AM FAICD
Tea Uglow
Our People
Jo-Anne Birnie-Danzker, Director and CEO
Mami Kataoka, Artistic Director 21st Biennale of Sydney
Isabelle Morgan, Assistant to the Director and CEO
Barbara Moore, Deputy Director and Head of Development
Hannah Brunskill, Development Coordinator
Sarah Hetherington, Benefaction Manager
Samantha Jones, Grants Coordinator
Danielle Devery, Head of Exhibition
Stephanie Berlangieri, Curatorial Assistant
Caroline Geraghty, Exhibition Manager
Alex Lucas, Assistant Registrar
Nadya Sinyutina, Exhibition Coordinator
Tai Spruyt, Curatorial Research Manager
Aden Wessels, Technical Production Manager
Nina Trofimova, Head of Finance and Administration
Lucy Latella, Volunteer Coordinator
Haitian Liu, Accountant
Roisin Lynagh, Administration Coordinator
Claire La Greca, Marketing Manager
Siân Davies, Marketing Assistant
JD Reforma, Web & Social Media Coordinator
Melissa Ratliff, Curator, Programs and Learning
Liz Bradshaw, Learning Coordinator
Join the Team
The Biennale of Sydney is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity in the workplace.
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Job Opportunities
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- Head of Development (Parental Leave Cover)
The Biennale of Sydney is seeking a highly skilled candidate to lead the Biennale’s development team. The position offers the rare opportunity to take a senior role in a small, highly ambitious organisation that plays an indispensable role in Australia’s engagement with the world, and a meaningful role in the life of the nation.
Head of Development (Parental Leave Cover) Information Package
Applications close 5 pm, Wednesday 1 August 2018.
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Internships
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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
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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16th Biennale of Sydney (2008) Exhibition Report
Revolutions – Forms That Turn (18 June – 7 September 2008), was curated by Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev and presented at seven venues in and around Sydney Harbour, with the eighth being online.