Tapestry Design Prize, Australian Tapestry Workshop (2025)
Project managed this prestigious prize that celebrates the intersection of visual art, weaving, architecture and design.
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elizadawsonconsultancy.com.au/projectsintersections
tapestrydesignprize.org/
Biyal-A-Armstrong Creek Library Residency Co-Design Workshop (2025)
Led a workshop for local artists and community members to co-design a new residency program focused on resources, place and community for this state of the art regional library.
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elizadawsonconsultancy.com.au/co-designs
Wyndham City Council Skills Development Workshop (2025)
Facilitated a three-hour skills development workshop for creatives looking to navigate the often daunting world of arts residencies.
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elizadawsonconsultancy.com.au/skillsdevelopment
Eco-certification status for Res Artis (2025)
I achieved eco-certification status for the international network via the SHIFT Culture Program led by Culture for Climate Scotland. I became very aware of the cumulative carbon footprint of a sector embedded in local and international travel, and saw an opportunity to lead by example and make transformational change.
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elizadawsonconsultancy.com.au/projectssustainability
resartis.org/sustainability/
Three-part COVID-19 impact research on the international arts residencies sector (2000-21)
Led a research partnership between Res Artis and UCL to determine the immediate, medium-term and ongoing impacts of the pandemic on cultural mobility.
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elizadawsonconsultancy.com.au/projectsresearch
resartis.org/resources/covid-19-survey/
Consultant directory
Eliza Dawson Consultancy
Eliza Dawson Consultancy draws on more than 15 years of experience driving strategic growth and impact across the global creative industries.
As former Executive Director of Res Artis and Arts Residencies Manager at Asialink, Eliza Dawson has a proven track record in cross-cultural exchange, cultivating high-impact partnerships, building capacity and leading diverse teams.
Eliza works across all artforms and international borders to bridge the arts with education, cultural tourism and innovation. Her extensive networks and unique skill set have created demand for independent consultancy work with clients such as Australian Tapestry Workshop, Regional Arts Victoria, and Joshibi University of Art and Design in Japan, as well as local councils and artists.
Services include but are not limited to:
- International Exchange and Cultural Competency Skills Development
- Public Speaking and Events Management
- Artist and Community Co-Designs
- Project Curation and Production
- Arts Residency Program Capacity Building
- Artist Support
- Strategy, Research and Impact Analysis
recent projects
The Public Galleries Association of Victoria (PGAV) acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the lands where our office is located, and all Traditional Owners of country throughout Victoria and Australia. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples enduring traditions and continuing creative cultures. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
We are an LGBTQIA+ friendly organisation that celebrates diversity. We are committed to providing safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive services for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
