S1:E1: Leading with empathy and kindness – Claire Spencer in conversation with Adrian Ellis
Guest
Claire Spencer
In conversation with
Adrian Ellis
Key Takeaways Contributor
Criena Gehrke
In this inaugural episode, our host Adrian Ellis, speaks with Claire Spencer, CEO of Arts Centre Melbourne. Afterwards, Adrian is joined by fellow host Criena Gehrke to discuss key takeaways.
Date of Recording
10 Mar 2021
Date of Publication
15 Apr 2021
Transcript
[00:00:06]
Adrian Ellis: Hello and welcome. This is The Three Bells Podcast - a production of AEA Consulting and The Binnacle Foundation for the Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN).
I'm Adrian Ellis, Chair of GCDN. And this week, I'm interviewing Claire Spencer, CEO of the Melbourne Arts Centre.
We cover a lot of ground: Claire's route to her current position, the remarkable project she conceived - The Arts Wellbeing initiative which she founded in 2016, but which is also perfectly designed for the present moment, the formidable precinct development currently in planning for which the Victoria government has committed a 1.5 billion Australian dollars for the first phase, the broadening mission of cultural organizations post-COVID, and the responsibilities of anchor institutions for their wider communities.
And afterwards, I discuss Claire's incisive observations with my colleague on the podcast, Criena Gehrke.
Claire, I'm thrilled to have you on the podcast. Thank you, and welcome.
[00:01:06]
Claire Spencer: Thanks for having me on this podcast.
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External Links
Arts Centre Melbourne, the largest art centre in Australia
The Arts Wellbeing Collective – promoting positive mental health and wellbeing in the performing arts industry
Documents
Arts Centre Melbourne's Work from Home Guidelines: a series of guides for setting up and settling in – with guidelines focused on best practices, leadership, teamwork, mental health and wellbeing
About Our Speakers
Claire Spencer is Chief Executive Officer of the Arts Centre Melbourne. Claire has steered the organisation through a major restructure to better position the organisation for the future and to assist with its key role as a leader in the cultural precinct and a major contributor to Victoria’s creative economy. +
Adrian Ellis is the founder of AEA Consulting (1990) and the Global Cultural Districts Network (2013). He has worked in senior management and as a board member in both museums and the performing arts and as a strategy consultant to leading clients in the cultural, public, and business sectors around the world. +
Criena Gehrke is Chief Executive Officer of HOTA, Home of the Arts. She has a diverse and eclectic background in arts management and a particular passion for the role of arts and culture in building strong and connected communities. She has worked with all tiers of government on the development and implementation of cultural policy. +
