Art emboldens us. That’s why it makes history. That’s why artists are respected. That’s why they’re feared politically. And that’s why our work matters. Educating the artists of the future is one of the most crucial roles in contemporary Australia – and one of the most fraught. Let’s look back on 2025 and look forward to the years and the decades to come, working together to strengthen academic integrity from everyday pedagogy to policy advocacy and beyond.

In this galvanising keynote, Esther Anatolitis offers insights into the intersections that define a career spanning creative practice, institutional leadership and political advocacy, guided by the enduring values of art, tenacity and democracy. 

Directors and Deans of Creative Arts Conference
9:00am-4:30pm AEDT Friday 5 December 2025
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