{"id":31,"date":"2025-07-01T01:08:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T01:08:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centralvic.net\/creative-services\/about\/"},"modified":"2025-08-11T00:56:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T00:56:50","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/actnatimuk.com\/creative-services\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"Who We Are"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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ACT Natimuk Creative Services\u00a0is the production arm of\u00a0ACT Natimuk, an artist-led, artist-run organisation based in regional Victoria.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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With a strong reputation for innovation and community engagement, ACT Natimuk develops and delivers high-quality, site-responsive work through its flagship event, the Nati Frinj Biennale, and in partnership with diverse presenters across Australia.<\/p>

Our team of experienced artists and creative producers specialises in designing unique, participatory performances tailored to place and audience. From large-scale projections and aerial work to intimate storytelling using shadow puppetry, music, and animation, we create compelling experiences that resonate deeply with communities and audiences alike.<\/p>

ACT Natimuk brings a collaborative, flexible approach to every project, working closely with presenters and local partners to ensure each work is distinctive, relevant, and memorable<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Our Track Record<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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MiN (Made in Natimuk) Creative Services is the production arm of ACT Natimuk, an artist-led, artist-run organisation based in regional Victoria.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Financial & Project Management<\/h5>

ACT Natimuk has a strong financial and governance structure. We have successfully managed budgets from $10K to $350K. As the umbrella organisation for the\u00a0Nati Frinj Biennale, we oversee significant funding, ticketing, and artist grants at federal, state, and local levels.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Project Delivery & Partnerships<\/h5>

Our presenting arm has delivered artist-led projects in collaboration with a broad range of festivals and councils. Each project is supported by a tailored governance structure and producer-led approach, ensuring high-quality execution.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Risk Management & Community Engagement<\/h5>

With over 21 years of experience, ACT Natimuk applies robust risk management strategies across projects, often in unconventional venues requiring custom safety planning. Our work is deeply rooted in community participation, fostering engagement models honed through the\u00a0Nati Frinj Festival\u00a0and other regional activations.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Our Values<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Place<\/h5>

Grounded in Natimuk and the Wimmera, we support regional artistic practice.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Belonging<\/h5>

Ensuring inclusive, accessible, and welcoming arts experiences.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Quality<\/h5>

Upholding excellence in artistic and community engagement.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Daring<\/h5>

Pushing creative boundaries through experimentation.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Joy<\/h5>

Fostering celebration, connection, and well-being through the arts.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Meet the Team<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our experienced creative team includes:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Jillian Pearce<\/h5>

Creative Producer, Choreographer, Director, Aerialist, Puppeteer<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Mary French<\/h5>

Shadow Puppetry Specialist, Arts Educator, Designer, Maker<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dave Jones<\/h5>

Projection Artist, Animator, Sculptor<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dr. Jacquie Tinkler<\/h5>

Community Engagement, Facilitator, Arts Consultant<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dr. Greg Pritchard<\/h5>

Artistic Director, Production Manager, Artist<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Anthony Pelchen<\/h5>

Artist, Project Orchestrator<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Alison Eggleton<\/h5>

Curator, Visual Arts Specialist<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Verity Higgins<\/h5>

Producer, Project Manager, Performance Director<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Tracey Skinner<\/h5>

Textile Artist, Project Manager, Producer<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Sue Pavlovich<\/h5>

Visual Artist, Arts Education Expert, Creator of arts engagement for all<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dr. D\u2019Arcy Molan<\/h5>

Musician, Writing, Academic Researcher<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Our creative associates include:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Jacinda O\u2019Sullivan<\/h5>

Theatre Maker, Creative Producer<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Gillian Turner<\/h5>

Visual Artists, Curator, Writer, Musician<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Smart Artz Theatre Inc.<\/h5>

Theatre Production Company<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Amy Anselmi<\/h5>

Choreographer, Director, Dancer<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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No Mi Che<\/h5>

Circus Artist, Coach, Creative Arts Therapist<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dr Anna Loewendahl<\/h5>

Theatre & Performance Director, \nPerforming Arts Educator, \nCommunity Mental Health & Wellbeing\nArts Specialist<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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We also collaborate with a broader network of artists, riggers, and creatives to tailor teams to each project.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Let\u2019s create something extraordinary together.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

ACT Natimuk Creative Services\u00a0is the production arm of\u00a0ACT Natimuk, an artist-led, artist-run organisation based in regional Victoria. With a strong reputation for innovation and community engagement, ACT Natimuk develops and delivers high-quality, site-responsive work through its flagship event, the Nati Frinj Biennale, and in partnership with diverse presenters across Australia. Our team of experienced artists […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"enabled","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-31","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/actnatimuk.com\/creative-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/actnatimuk.com\/creative-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/actnatimuk.com\/creative-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/actnatimuk.com\/creative-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/actnatimuk.com\/creative-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/actnatimuk.com\/creative-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2698,"href":"https:\/\/actnatimuk.com\/creative-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/31\/revisions\/2698"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/actnatimuk.com\/creative-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}