Steven Richardson is the Victorian and Tasmanian State Manager, Development and Partnerships for Creative Australia.  To this role Steven brings many years of fundraising experience, having been responsible for raising financial investment in all of his previous executive positions. Steven’s background spans artistic, producing, and programming roles – including as a director, curator and producer – and this varied experience has given him a multi-dimensional view of successful fundraising strategy and implementation.

As founder of Black Arm Band and Dance Massive, he raised more than $8 million and brokered many significant sustaining partnerships. And as Artistic Associate for Melbourne Festivals, and founding Artistic Director of Arts House, he raised or assisted in raising major financial investment that ensured ongoing artistic vibrancy, and financial health. After doing a Fine Arts degree and attending VCA School of Dance, Steven’s early career included working with Nanette Hassall and Dance Works, then touring the world as a roustabout and performer for Circus Oz. He has served on numerous advisory boards, including five years as Deputy Chair of the Dance Board for the Australia Council for the Arts, the VicHealth Arts Advisory Board and many others.