Session overview
Join us at the upcoming virtual peer network meeting of the Arts Funders Peer Network.
We look forward to seeing you at the next Arts Funders Network meeting. In conversation with Craig Limkin, Board Member, A New Approach, we will be sharing our reflections post-federal budget, ANA’s recently released The Big Picture: Public Expenditure on Artistic, Cultural and Creative Activity by Governments in Australia in 2007–08 to 2023–24. Craig will also outline areas where the philanthropic sector has the potential to influence the next National Cultural Policy.
When
Thursday 4 June 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm AEST (ACT, NSW, QLD, VIC)
11:30am - 12:30pm ACST (NT, SA)
10:00am - 11:00am AWST (WA)
Online event
Details will be provided after the registration is submitted. This session will not be recorded.
Audience
This event is for Philanthropy Australia Arts Funders Peer Network members. We welcome other funders at Engage or Impact membership levels who are funding or have interest in funding in the arts.
Not at the correct membership level? Please reach out to membership@philanthropy.org.au to explore your options.
Speaker
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Craig A. Limkin PSM, Board Member, A New Approach
Craig Limkin is Secretary of the Tasmanian Department of State Growth and CEO of the Tasmanian Development Board. He has over 20 years’ experience in large-scale, complex organisations including government agencies, and has established a strong record in providing strategic leadership, delivering results, and leading significant change. Prior to being appointed Secretary, Craig was Associate Secretary of the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Tasmania. |
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Recently, Craig developed the vision for and led Create Infrastructure, dedicated to planning and delivering cultural infrastructure in NSW. He currently sits on the Board of the Theatre Royal Hobart is the co-Chair of the Hobart City Deal Implementation Board.
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Peer Network Co-chairs
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Anna Nieuwenhuysen – Grant Manager, Besen Family Foundation
Anna Nieuwenhuysen is the Program Manager at the Besen Family Foundation. She leads the Foundation’s Arts & Culture Program, which supports independent artists and institutions across a diverse range of art forms including, dance, theatre, music, visual arts and community cultural development.
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Anna joined the philanthropic sector after an extensive career in the arts across government, commercial and museum art institutions, including collection management at the National Gallery of Victoria in the International Decorative Arts department. |
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Anna has a Bachelor of Arts (Honours, Art History) from the University of Melbourne and completed her postgraduate studies at Christie’s in London followed by an internship at The Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice. |
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Anna also served as Cultural Adviser to the Australian High Commission in London where she steered the cultural diplomacy strategy to leverage the Australian Government’s international relations and policy priorities. |
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Louise Joel – Arts Program Manager, The Ian Potter Foundation
Louise Joel is the Arts Program Manager responsible for The Ian Potter Foundation’s Vibrant funding pillar, including The Ian Potter Cultural Trust, The Ian Potter Moving Image Commission, and the Foundation’s Arts program area.
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Louise holds a Bachelor of Arts (Art History) from The University of Melbourne, a Master’s degree in Art Business from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, Manchester University (Singapore), and a Masters of Business Administration from The Australian Institute of Business.
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Prior to joining the Ian Potter Foundation in July 2022, Louise had worked for private galleries, auction houses, large public museums, in the government sector, and as an independent specialist arts business consultant.
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Peer Network Lead
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Kim Harland - Senior Director of Engagement (QLD & NT), Philanthropy Australia
Kim Harland is a strategic leader with expertise in philanthropy, stakeholder engagement, and business development in the for-purpose sector. As Director, Engagement (QLD/NT) at Philanthropy Australia, she plays a key role in strengthening member engagement, fostering partnerships, and driving impact across the philanthropic landscape.
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With over 20 years of experience spanning multi-generational family business and the not-for-profit sector, Kim has a track record in growing engagement, enhancing brand visibility, and optimising operations. She is passionate about building strong, connected communities and supporting the philanthropic visions of individuals and organisations in Queensland and the Northern Territory.
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Kim leads our Arts Funders Peer Network and is on the board of Rosies – Friends on the Street, a charity providing support and acceptance to individuals experiencing homelessness.
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