Create NSW provided seed funding to set up a new entity, Music in the Regions in response to an identified gap in the presentation of classical music across NSW. Janine Collins and J9, was appointed founding Executive Director.
Creative Australia contracted J9 to develop and implement a pilot project focused on skills development in fundraising for First Nation Art Centres as part of its commitment to support the First Nations arts sector.
Australia’s pre-eminent dance company was experiencing a significant cultural shift and financial pressures with the exit of the Artistic Director after thirty years and a new leadership team.
Newcastle is in transition. It is located in a regional area yet NSW’s Greater Commission recently announced it as one of the state’s six cities. It is shifting its position from a “steel city” to a “cultural and creative centre”.
