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We provide creative and cultural practitioners with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the Venice Biennale.
The Cultural Mediators Program is a unique development opportunity for Australian creative and cultural practitioners to develop their skills at the Venice Biennale.
As part of this program, participants will work in the Australia Pavilion, engaging with international visitors and helping them connect with the exhibition.
Creative Australia announces 2026 Cultural Mediation Program participants
Successful participants have been selected to undertake cultural mediation for the Australia Pavilion, featuring Khaled Sabsabi’s conference of one’s self, curated by Michael Dagostino.
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The program offers:
- Hands-on experience – gain valuable skills in exhibition mediation and visitor engagement.
- Professional development – receive training to confidently facilitate conversations about art with a global audience.
- Career growth – build international networks and gain experience at a major global arts event.
Past programs
2024 Exhibition Mediation Program
Successful participants were selected to undertake exhibition mediation for the Australia Pavilion, featuring Archie Moore’s presentation, curated by Ellie Buttrose.
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2022 Australia Pavilion Invigilation Program
Successful participants were selected to be invigilators at Marco Fusinato’s presentation, curated by Alexis Glass-Kantor.
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