Big Ideas Forum: Why Art Matters
How Creativity Makes a Difference

Speakers

• Dr Jonathon Welch AM, award-winning performer and founding director of the Choir of Hard Knocks
• Wendy Sharpe, Archibald Prize winning artist
• Djon Mundine, art historian, curator and activist
• Dr Gaia Grant, lecturer and author of Who Killed Creativity?

Resources

• The Choir of Hard Knocks website
• Who Killed Creativity?  website 
• Seeking Humanity - by Wendy Sharpe
• Aboriginal Memorial - National Gallery of Australia
• Connected Through Creativity: Northern Beaches Arts and Creativity Strategy

Community Groups and Services

• Pittwater Artist Trail
• La Crème Creative Inc
• Community of Calm