Bronwyn Bent is an arts producer and programmer, theatre maker, and community arts practitioner with experience working with creative collaborators from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences. She has worked internationally in professional theatre and arts festivals, and locally with organisations such as Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival, Arts Access Aotearoa, Auckland Live, MENZA. 
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Janet Lilo After completing a Masters of Visual Arts from AUT in 2006, I quickly learned there wasn’t a single job waiting for me in the real world. However, I was committed to practicing and working in the arts – knowing that I had to find ways of contributing to the sector and to initiate opportunities.
15 years later I am still working on contracts and projects that reflect all the things that I believe in.
Here is the kaupapa I wrote for myself after leaving art school – the words I return to each and every time a new opportunity presents itself: I would like to engage, involve, research and educate diverse communities using visual art and creative processes as a platform for learning and empowerment.

Jody Yawa McMillan Te Whau is my home, my workplace, my canvas, and where I learnt to be a mum. I’m currently in part-time study for a PGdip in arts while balancing my work in the community. After completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Dunedin School of Art, I began my career in Edinburgh’s cultural scene, working with The Red Door Gallery, the Fringe festival, and King’s Theatre. Moving to Tāmaki Makaurau in 2010 shifted my focus to connecting art, community, and the non-profit sector, where I’ve collaborated on many independent projects with a wide range of creatives.

Dominique Crawford
(Ngāti Porou Ngāti Tū Wharetoa) project and event coordinator, local artist, actress, entrepreneur, and proud mother. She’s been working with organisations like I Love Avondale and the Avondale Business Association and has a special love for creating new opportunities for new makers to share their creativity. You may remember her from iconic shows such as Holly’s Heroes, Jackson’s Wharf or Outrageous Fortune. Check out PONOBYDOM for her small business ventures, including “All we need is Aroha” & “Brown” merch.

Dani Akenese Meredith (DAM)
is a multidisciplinary visual artist and maker with a background spanning painting, fashion design, and jewellery design. She holds a Bachelor of Visual Arts from The University of Auckland and brings over a decade of experience in arts management and administration. Dani is deeply fulfilled by both her creative practice and her ongoing service to the arts community, where she continues to nurture connection, expression, and innovation.