The Lightbulb Moment explores electrifying moments of realisation and inspiration from entrepreneurs in diverse fields. 

Hosted by cultural entrepreneur and author, Emilya Colliver, we ask entrepreneurs about their “lightbulb moment” i.e. their creative epiphany, to find out what brought it on and how they followed through with it to get where there are today. Each episode is packed with practical tips to work towards your own lightbulb moment.

For Art Glider's final episode of Season 2 'The Lightbulb Moment' we chat with Alice McAuliffe, a creative producer who has worked in the arts and cultural sector for over twenty years. She has undertaken projects for a variety of institutions, galleries and grassroots organizations in Australia and internationally. 

Alice's work develops and implements art projects and programming, often outside of the gallery context, to bring art, artists and people together in the creative process. This work aims to empower participants and activate spaces for community benefit.

Previously, she has initiated UTS ART Live, a series of temporal arts performances developed collaboratively by university students and contemporary artists, and the Warrabura Nura garden, a permanent installation of Indigenous medicinal plants and accompanying resources to connect audiences with Country within the urban environment.

Alice is currently an art curator at St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney, implementing a patient-centred arts health program across the hospital and ancillary spaces.

The year is 2050. Do we still think AI is inherently bad, or are we collaborating with it to make art, write screenplays and compose scores? Will art curators become redundant? What does ‘digital’ art look like today? Is immersive art still interesting? How has technology transformed our experience of arts and culture?

Technology has always been a crucial part of how humans live, work and create. So too, the history and the future of the arts is guided by the hand of technology.

Starting with the place of digital art in the traditional cannon, we will explore what the future of the arts is. We will consider the huge potential impacts of digital and immersive art to increase wellness, inclusivity and engage communities through the combined forces of human creativity and technology.

Are we on the correct path to unlocking the potential of technology and the arts? We unpack the importance of skilful curation, openness to experimentation, and public support for arts education and programs. Featuring speakers with varied expertise, we will deliberate what is on the digital horizon and how to get there.

The Lightbulb Moment explores electrifying moments of realisation and inspiration from entrepreneurs in diverse fields. 

Hosted by cultural entrepreneur and author, Emilya Colliver, we ask entrepreneurs about their “lightbulb moment” i.e. their creative epiphany, to find out what brought it on and how they followed through with it to get where there are today. Each episode is packed with practical tips to work towards your own lightbulb moment.

In this episode, we chat with Elise Slater, an Art Therapist who finds her holding space for individuals and groups to inspire their own a-ha moments of insight and realisation. Using deep listening and intuitive art-making, Elise helps her clients to make sense of and see their own life stories through a new lens.

Elise Slater has had a career facilitating lightbulb moments, from her work as a Trend Forecaster in London where she was tasked with predicting future design trends to inspire creative industries, to mentoring design students in Sydney to come up with radical concepts for social enterprises and new businesses. 

In this episode, we discuss Slater's own light bulb moment that came on a hill in India, when both her social enterprise craft project was born and she realised her calling to become an Art Therapist. That was the beginning of the Live Softly Art Therapy Studio in Sydney and the Live Softly Nepal Craft Project.

The Lightbulb Moment explores electrifying moments of realisation and inspiration from entrepreneurs in diverse fields. 

Hosted by cultural entrepreneur and author, Emilya Colliver, we ask entrepreneurs about their “lightbulb moment” i.e. their creative epiphany, to find out what brought it on and how they followed through with it to get where there are today. Each episode is packed with practical tips to work towards your own lightbulb moment.

In this episode, we chat with Evi O., a multi-disciplinary designer and self-taught artist with 15 years award-winning industry experience. In the art world, Evi O. roams the abstract genre, fortifying the power of colours and utilising her practice as a way to understand the world and a channel for her constant curiosity.

In the design sphere, she leads Evi-O.Studio – a design office famed for their highly-crafted, impactful design, striking balance between beauty and function. Evi-O.Studio practices across publication design, identity design and creative collaborations. Their clients include Harper Collins Australia, T2, The National Gallery and SBS Australia. 

In this episode, we discuss Evi's creative journey, her self-taught fine arts practice and boredom.

The Lightbulb Moment explores electrifying moments of realisation and inspiration from entrepreneurs in diverse fields. 

Hosted by cultural entrepreneur and author, Emilya Colliver, we ask entrepreneurs about their “lightbulb moment” i.e. their creative epiphany, to find out what brought it on and how they followed through with it to get where there are today. Each episode is packed with practical tips to work towards your own lightbulb moment.

In this episode, we chat with Tory Loudon, a senior executive with a proven track record of twenty years of experience in the creative industries and arts management. Curator of Vivid Ideas for Vivid Sydney 2023, Loudon played a pivotal role in organising a festival that captivated local, national, and international audiences. The event showcased an array of cultural experiences celebrating creativity, technology, and innovation, while also highlighting the vibrancy of Sydney to both visitors and the community.

Loudon has created and produced festivals, programs, and large-scale events for prestigious cultural organisations such as Sydney Opera House, The Guardian and Carriageworks, Recently, she was appointed as the Head of Public Programs and Engagement at Sydney Theatre Company.

The Lightbulb Moment explores electrifying moments of realisation and inspiration from entrepreneurs in diverse fields. 

Hosted by cultural entrepreneur and author, Emilya Colliver, we ask entrepreneurs about their “lightbulb moment” i.e. their creative epiphany, to find out what brought it on and how they followed through with it to get where there are today. Each episode is packed with practical tips to work towards your own lightbulb moment.

In this episode, we chat with Jeff McCann, a Sydney/Gadigal-based creative who works between the visual and performing arts through a wide range of mediums including public art, illustration and artwork licensing, workshops and product design. Their innovative practice strives to create inclusive work that encourages their audience to get involved.

McCann's choice to work with primarily recycled materials like cardboard, creates a playful and tactile quality to his work. Jeff enjoys the challenge of taking what is considered “rubbish” and transforming it into something new and of value again. McCann's illustrative style draws inspiration from childhood nostalgia, world building, games and the natural environment. Utilising pattern, colour and surreal composition to create work that is energetic, bold and confident. 

Jeff’s previous clients include The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), The City of Sydney, Westfield Scentre Group and Wear It Purple.

The Lightbulb Moment explores electrifying moments of realisation and inspiration from entrepreneurs in diverse fields. 

Hosted by cultural entrepreneur and author, Emilya Colliver, we ask entrepreneurs about their “lightbulb moment” i.e. their creative epiphany, to find out what brought it on and how they followed through with it to get where there are today. Each episode is packed with practical tips to work towards your own lightbulb moment.

This week, we sat down with Serwah Attafuah, a multidisciplinary artist and musician based in Dharug land/Western Sydney. In this episode, Attafuah shares her electrifying digital art journey with our listeners, such as her early interest in dismantling retro computers and her recent collaboration with Paris Hilton!

Attafuah creates surreal cyber dreamscapes and heavenly wastelands, populated by afro-futuristic abstractions of self with strong ancestral and contemporary themes. 

Attafuah has collaborated with and been commissioned by clients including Mercedes Benz, Nike, GQ, Adobe, Paris Hilton, Charli XCX and Art Pharmacy. Recent notable achievements include her participation in Sotheby's 'Natively Digital': A Curated NFT auction and 'Apotheosis': a live motion capture experience with Soft Centre at The Sydney Opera House.

The Lightbulb Moment explores electrifying moments of realisation and inspiration from entrepreneurs in diverse fields. 

Hosted by cultural entrepreneur and author, Emilya Colliver, we ask entrepreneurs about their “lightbulb moment” i.e. their creative epiphany, to find out what brought it on and how they followed through with it to get where there are today. Each episode is packed with practical tips to work towards your own lightbulb moment.

Join us as we dive into an incredible conversation with Kim Leutwyler, an extraordinary artist and seven-time finalist for the prestigious Archibald Prize. In this captivating episode, Leutwyler walks us through their art-making journey and empowering subject matter.

Born in America, Sydney-based Kim Leutwyler migrated to Australia in 2012. She works in a variety of media including painting, installation, ceramics, printmedia and drawing.

Leutwyler's current body of work features paintings exploring notions of beauty, gender and queer identity. Her artwork has been exhibited in multiple galleries and museums throughout Australia and the United States.

Some of Leutwyler's recent accolades include being selected as a finalist in the Archibald and Sulman Prizes, the Doug Moran Portrait Prize as well as the Portia Geach Memorial Award.

The Lightbulb Moment explores electrifying moments of realisation and inspiration from entrepreneurs in diverse fields. 

Hosted by cultural entrepreneur and author, Emilya Colliver, we ask entrepreneurs about their “lightbulb moment” i.e. their creative epiphany, to find out what brought it on and how they followed through with it to get where there are today. Each episode is packed with practical tips to work towards your own lightbulb moment.

Our first guest is author and Art Pharmacy's Founder, the self-proclaimed Art Empress of Lightbulb Moments, Emilya Colliver. We discuss Emilya's journey as an entrepreneur, the importance of mentorship as well as tips from her latest book, The Art Project: A handbook for the public and private sectors. 

Emilya Colliver is the CEO and Founder of Australian art consultancies, Art Pharmacy and Sugar Glider Digital. With over 20 years of experience in the art world across the public and private sectors, Emilya is driven by her passion for supporting Australian art in a global landscape and locally Her work is characterised by strong leadership, inclusivity, deep stakeholder engagement and a focus on creating outcomes which not only satisfy but exceed her clients’ expectations. 

Emilya’s experience, passion and influence in the sector see her sitting on a number of board and advisory committee positions such as the City of Sydney, Randwick Nighttime economy and the Museum of Contemporary Art committee while her commitment to social and environmental governance with B-Corp certification has seen her support over $1.4 million dollars into the creative community with art consultancy Art Pharmacy. 

Welcome to Art Glider, where the Art World and Metaverse meet. 

For the final panel talk in The Art Project Series, we are joined by Art Pharmacy founder, Emilya Colliver and independent producers: Victoria Johnstone, Anna May Kirk (Supper Sessions) and Joshua Thomson (Legs On The Wall)

In this episode, we discuss the current trends of the art world and what to consider when designing public art projects in Sydney and globally. 

Art Pharmacy

Sugar Glider Digital