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I am a Melbourne-based writer and journalist with more than 20 years' experience in the Australian arts industry, specializing in translating arts world research into accessible stories for a broad audience. I work with major cultural institutions and independent companies to produce long-form journalism, program notes, copywriting, and archival publications that translate artistic intention into audience engagement.…I am a Melbourne-based writer and journalist with more than 20 years' experience in the Australian arts industry, specializing in translating arts world research into accessible stories for a broad audience. I work with major cultural institutions and independent companies to produce long-form journalism, program notes, copywriting, and archival publications that translate artistic intention into audience engagement.

John Bailey

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Writer, Copywriter, Content Creator, +2

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I am a Melbourne-based writer and journalist with more than 20 years' experience in the Australian arts industry, specializing in translating arts world research into accessible stories for a broad audience. I work with major cultural institutions and independent companies to produce long-form journalism, program notes, copywriting, and archival publications that translate artistic intention into audience engagement.…I am a Melbourne-based writer and journalist with more than 20 years' experience in the Australian arts industry, specializing in translating arts world research into accessible stories for a broad audience. I work with major cultural institutions and independent companies to produce long-form journalism, program notes, copywriting, and archival publications that translate artistic intention into audience engagement.

Available to hire

Melbourne, Australia

I am a Melbourne-based writer and journalist with more than 20 years’ experience in the Australian arts industry, specializing in translating arts world research into accessible stories for a broad audience.

I work with major cultural institutions and independent companies to produce long-form journalism, program notes, copywriting, and archival publications that translate artistic intention into audience engagement.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Arts Copywriter at Various arts organisations

January 1, 2014 - Present

Provided extended contracts for publicity copy, festival and season programs (e.g., Melbourne International Arts Festival 2016–2019) and a range of copywriting tasks including business cases, speech-writing and philanthropic communications. Worked with organisations such as Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Ilbijerri Theatre, Chunky Move, Back to Back Theatre, Lucy Guerin Inc, and many others, tailoring language to diverse audiences and formats.

Arts Journalist at The Age (and other outlets)

January 1, 2005 - Present

Senior arts journalist with 20+ years’ experience, including a long-running weekly arts column, interviews across the Australian arts scene, and contributions to radio, RealTime, The Monthly, and other publications.

Sidney Myer Creative Fellows (Author) at Sidney Myer Creative Fellows

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2022

Commissioned 222-page book celebrating the first 100 recipients of the Creative Fellowship program, involving researching and interviewing artists and compiling a collection of texts.

Archivist/Writer at Chunky Move

January 1, 2020 - Present

25 in 2020 archive project celebrating the company’s first 25 years; research and writing integrated into the company website to provide historical context for works and practices.

Writer at Polyglot Theatre

January 1, 2013 - Present

In the Wake of the Wave project: accompanied the company to Minamisanriku, documenting community response; resulted in a graphic novel funded by Creative Victoria and Creative Australia.

Project Manager at The Signal Express

January 1, 2010 - Present

Led the program’s inaugural year, conducting workshops in writing, editing and interviewing, and publishing activities; ran a second holiday intensive program the following year.

Lecturer and Course Convenor at University of Melbourne

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007

Coordinator and chief lecturer of the arts subject Postmodernism; prepared course content, marking, student management, reading lists and online content; received highly favourable student feedback.

Sessional Tutor at University of Melbourne

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2007

Regular sessional tutor and guest lecturer across a range of subjects in the Department of Culture and Communication.