British Council Australia is thrilled that Katie Dyer, Senior Curator at Artspace, will be one of seven delegates taking part in the Momentum Visual Arts Delegation in Edinburgh this August.
Momentum is a delegate programme based in Edinburgh aiming to build international relationships with the Scottish arts sector and cultivate collaborative opportunities, running throughout the month of August. Momentum is delivered in partnership between British Council Scotland, Creative Scotland and Festivals Edinburgh.
This programme brings together cultural leaders from around the world to foster international connections, share knowledge, and explore collaborative opportunities across borders. Through structured networking events, sector meetings, and cultural exchanges, Momentum creates meaningful pathways for ongoing partnerships between artists, curators, and cultural institutions.
This year, Momentum will host delegations from Poland, Viet Nam, South Korea, the Nordics, Türkiye, and the MENA region (Middle East & North Africa) - as well as two artform-focused delegations, Literature and Visual Arts.
About the Visual Arts Delegation (14-17 August)
Hosted in partnership with Edinburgh Art Festival.
The Visual Arts delegation brings together a global perspective, with delegates joining from op.cit. Foundation (Mexico), Samdani Art Foundation (Bangladesh), Artspace (Australia), ARD Art Institution (Egypt), Palestinian Art Court (Palestine), Beirut Art Center (Lebanon), and Pinacoteca São Paulo (Brazil).
This diverse group of cultural leaders will connect with the Scottish arts sector as well as with each other, exploring opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing across different cultural contexts and practices.
Meet Australia's Delegate
Katie Dyer (she/her) - Artspace (Australia)
Katie has been Senior Curator at Artspace since 2024. Established in 1983, Artspace is one of the leading institutions for the production and presentation of contemporary art in the Asia Pacific. Katie leads the development and management of Artspace's artistic program including exhibitions, new work commissions, studio residencies, public engagement initiatives and publishing. Recent international projects include partnerships with Ocean Space, Venice and WIELS, Brussels and FACT, Liverpool.
Prior to this she was Senior Curator Contemporary at the Powerhouse Museum where she helped lead the transformation of the museum through the development of artistic programming anchored in research, collections and contemporary critical practice. Her exhibitions there included collaborations with the Wellcome Collection and the V&A, London. She has also held roles at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney, the Museum of Modern Art and The Drawing Center, New York. Her research focuses on interdisciplinary and collaborative cultures and creative practice.
Katie's participation in Momentum continues British Council’s commitment to fostering international cultural exchange and building bridges between Australian and global arts communities. This programme represents an invaluable opportunity for knowledge sharing, network building, and collaborative development within the contemporary visual arts sector.
Katie's participation will strengthen connections between Australian contemporary art and the Scottish arts sector, opening pathways for future collaborations that will benefit artists, institutions, and audiences across the region.
Programme Partners
British Council Scotland is committed to maintaining and growing Scotland's international connections and contribution across the arts, education and society sectors, creating friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries.
Creative Scotland is the public body that supports the arts, screen and creative industries across all parts of Scotland, enabling people and organisations to develop great ideas and bring them to life.
Festivals Edinburgh is a strategic umbrella organisation focused on maintaining and developing the Festival City's leading position locally and globally through collaborative projects and strategic initiatives.