The Ian Potter Cultural Trust (IPCT) and The Ian Potter Foundation (IPF) have made a lasting contribution to the Australian arts ecology, with sustained support over decades. The Cultural Trust was established in 1993 to encourage and support excellence amongst...
The Dictionary of Sydney is a unique public history project that catalogues the City and its stories in an online encyclopaedia. The Dictionary includes everything from essays by expert historians to popular local history entries, oral histories, photographs and...
Positive Solutions was engaged by The Ian Potter Cultural Trust engaged to review the impact of the Trust’s support for Australian artists, and advise on strategies for the future. As context for our advice we prepared a scan of some factors impacting the...
Libraries have been reinventing themselves and exploring new and expanded roles. As part of its major redevelopment State Library Victoria wished to consider the potential for developing a program of major exhibitions – and including space to accommodate these within...
Rooted in a commitment to honouring Indigenous heritage and promoting environmental stewardship, the Yalukit Willam Gateway Building emerged as a response to the growing need for inclusive and sustainable community spaces. Drawing inspiration from the rich cultural...
Southbank precinct was already home to a cluster of world-class arts and cultural organisations. However, the precinct lacked the “glue” that could make the cultural experience cohesive. Broadly, the challenges identified were a lack of street life such as places to...
Oxfam Australia is one of the most prominent NGOs in the country – operating throughout the region and beyond. International aid, disaster relief, advocacy and fundraising – including through its shops – form the main activity streams for Oxfam. It is a complex...
To meet the needs of a rapidly growing population, Sunshine Coast Council has embarked on a suite of planning and development projects to provide high quality arts and cultural facilities. As part of the future plans for the Caloundra CBD district, the Sunshine Coast...
A new performing arts facility for Saint Kentigern College, AucklandEstablished in 1949 the Saint Kentigern Trust Board governs four leading independent Presbyterian schools in Auckland. They are Saint Kentigern College (SKC), Saint Kentigern Boys’ School (SKBS),...