Building sustainable cultural organisations

The 2032 Olympics will provide an opportunity to showcase the talent of our First Nations artists, textile and fashion designers. J9 collaborated with stakeholders and government to provide the roadmap to build this creative industry in Queensland which will provide benefits for many years to come.

The New Annual Festival is a high profile event on the cultural calendar. In its first full presentation post covid, J9 was engaged to prepare framework for a sustainable financial model and secure its inaugural business partners.

Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies is the federal government agency responsible for the conservation and sharing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ knowledge and cultures. AIATSIS engaged J9 to establish a Foundation for private sector support so that it could raise the essential support needed for its many vital projects.

During a period of leadership transition and financial pressures, Australia’s leading contemporary dance company engaged Janine to successfully increase income through philanthropy, sponsorship and commercial approaches.

Create NSW decided a new entity was needed to expand the reach of classical music and grow new audiences. In the role of founding Executive Director, Janine activated unlikely infrastructure and built new touring routes across regional NSW with wide ranging economic and social impacts.

Gold Coast City Council developed a new cultural destination across a 16.9-hectare site, creating a new home for artists, residents, and visitors. The development features a $37M outdoor stage and a $60.5M gallery. While Council generously supported the infrastructure and organisational capacity, J9 provided advice to secure the additional private sector support required to fund HOTA’s bold initiatives.