Adrian Collett

Adrian Collett is the chief executive of Creative Australia, an organization that oversees the funding and promotion of the arts in Australia. He has played a key role in managing the agency's initiatives and has been involved in discussions about the direction of Australian visual arts. Collett's leadership has been tested amid recent controversies, including the backlash over the decision to not proceed with artist Khaled Sabsabi for the 2026 Venice Biennale, prompting internal meetings to address staff concerns.