I’m a creative consultant and strategist working with artists and organisations who have momentum, when things are expanding, shifting, or ready for new direction.
Across over 15 years of curating, programming and developing frameworks for community arts, institutional galleries and public space projects, I’ve developed a practice grounded in clarity, structure and creative insight.
My work sits at the intersection of artistic thinking, public space, and strategy, helping people move ideas forward with confidence.
Testing Grounds — Program Director
I helped transform an underused outdoor site into a nationally recognised experimental arts precinct. This included curating events, developing program frameworks, delivering education packages and producing research for state government partners.
Science Gallery Melbourne — Curator
I wrote the inaugural Public Programs Framework and established the popular Friday Night Social events, a hybrid art-party model for public engagement. I also contributed to exhibition curation, education opportunities and engagement strategy.
Centre for Projection Art — Acting General Manager
I led the organisation through a period of transition, overseeing business planning, strategy, governance and financial management and secured a major festival contract with local council.
MPavilion Parkville — Curator
I curated the first three seasons of MPavilion Parkville, commissioning installations, performances and site-responsive works tailored to University Square.
City of Melbourne — Test Sites Producer
I produced the City of Melbourne’s Test Sites program, supporting over 100 artists to develop public art projects. This included co-curating temporary installations with ACCA for Who’s Afraid of Public Space?
Museums & Collections, University of Melbourne- Creative Producer
I worked as a Creative Producer in the Museums & Collections Engagement Team at the University of Melbourne, growing audiences for Buxton Contemporary and the Grainger Museum.
Other Projects
I’ve curated events for ACMI, delivered artist development workshops and residency programs, worked with numerous independent artists as clients, and taught as a sessional educator in RMIT’s School of Art.
How I work with people
Beyond curating and producing, I facilitate creative developments, strategy sessions, workshops and talks with artists, collectives, universities and organisations.
My approach is grounded in clarity, deep listening and practical thinking. I help people articulate what matters, make connections, build structure around complex ideas and move forward with confidence.
Whether you’re shaping a new project, mapping a program direction or refining an idea, I bring frameworks, questions and tools that make decisions easier and next steps achievable.
"Arie has become instrumental in building new and diverse audiences for our gallery. Arie’s creative vision and his understanding of community engagement have been pivotal in establishing these events as a cornerstone of
our public programming"- Gallery Director, Melbourne
Whether you’re developing an idea, planning a project or clarifying your next steps, I’d love to help.