Kate Bradbury

Kate Bradbury has been Executive Director of South East Arts since January 2025. She brings extensive leadership experience across government and the arts, including senior roles in major cultural events such as the Garma Festival in Northeast Arnhem Land.

Kate is passionate about placemaking and the power of the arts to build vibrant, connected communities. She has led projects of all scales, from large cultural festivals to local grassroots initiatives, always with a focus on fostering collaboration, cultural exchange and community identity. Her work is grounded in the belief that arts and culture are central to regional vitality and to creating meaningful opportunities for people to come together.