Anna Weekes
Artist, Activist, Creative Producer
Country: Australia
Cohort: CCL Australia 2023
"Keeping climate and culture in the conversation at every turn, being that person who brings it up at the meetings, in the conferences, in the plans, even when you would prefer not."
About
Anna Weekes has a Community Arts and Cultural Development background, working both in Australia and internationally on community directed arts projects for social justice.
Anna has spent the last 14 years working in the topend, independently and with Darwin Community Arts (DCA), Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation and Katherine Regional Arts, and is currently an Executive Officer and Creative Producer at DCA.
Anna was recipient of the Kirk Robson award for her Community Arts and Cultural Development practice, Anna is an Australia Council Future Leaders Alumni, and Australia Progress Alumni.
Project Highlights
Podcast: Climate and Other Small Talk
Worked with local writer Maria Munkara to make a radio play as part of a national podcast series.
Daminmin Arts and Cultural Festival
Community arts and cultural festival in rural Darwin celebrating Country, culture, connection, art, music.
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