Katrina Noorbergen
Springwood
Summary
As a cultural leader, creative producer and and arts administrator, I have extensive experience in leading public programs and cultural development initiatives, as well as curating and managing multi-disciplinary projects. I have a particular passion for supporting emerging creatives, working with and for communities and fostering an environment of life long engagement and learning.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Arts Assessment Manager
Create NSW
01.2024 - Current
- Manage Arts Assessment Team and 10 Artform Boards (162+ members).
- Deliver sector training, engagement programs, and presentations.
- Lead funding assessment processes, ministerial briefings, and policy reporting.
- Analyse sector feedback, cross-agency research and collaboration
Program Curator
SIRC_UIT
12.2023 - Current
- Curate quarterly INSEQUENCE performance program.
- Artist liaison, event planning and delivery
- Sponsorship, funding and partnerships management
Key Arts Organisations Lead
Create NSW
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Coordinated the delivery of Create NSW’s multi-year funding programs, and assisted with the funding process and stakeholder management.
- Contributed to and supported broader project/program development, assessments, negotiations, and project/program implementations to enhance the vibrancy and viability of the sector
- Undertook public presentations on relevant
funding programs and Create NSW objectives to internal and external stakeholders.
Cultural Development Coordinator
Blue Mountains City Council
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Developed residency programs and public art projects city-wide.
- Secured external funding and administered City of the Arts Trust.
- Delivered cultural strategies aligned with community needs.
Acting Manager, Arts & Cultural Services
Blue Mountains City Council
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Oversaw management of key cultural venues and art collections.
- Led implementation of the Creative Strategy and council-wide reporting.
- Managed Arts & Culture advisory committees, staff recruitment, and grant-funded project delivery.
Public Programs Coordinator
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
03.2018 - 08.2021
- Managed workshops, education programs, and major public events.
- Led volunteer coordination, artist contracting, and community outreach.
- Delivered interpretive and culturally inclusive programming.
Acting Performance Curator & Artistic Program Assistant
Carriageworks, Sydney
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Produced cross-disciplinary projects and curated public programs.
- Managed artist contracts, technical logistics, and opening events.
Student Engagement Manager & Lecturer
Academy of Music and Performing Arts
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Created songwriting course for Bachelor/Master students.
- Managed student services, events, marketing, and academic operations.
Visitor Services Officer
Carriageworks, Sydney
12.2016 - 02.2017
- Provided visitor information, front-of-house oversight, and volunteer management.
Songwriter
Budde Music Germany
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Wrote and pitched music to industry clients; attended global writing camps.
- Coached emerging artists and managed rights, royalties, and creative direction.
- Songs published internationally with renowned artists in US, UK, South Africa, Japan, Russia, Spain, Australia, Canada, China, Finland, Germany.
Performing & Recording Artist
Culvert Music / Sony Music / ADP Records
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Released music globally under Kat Vinter & Cassette Kids.
- Directed creative content, branding, and toured internationally.
- Managed press, digital presence, and multidisciplinary collaborations.
Education
Master of Curating and Cultural Leadership -
UNSW Art & Design
01.2019
Bachelor of Creative Arts - International Studies
Macquarie University
01.2007
HSC -
Bede Polding College
01.2002
Skills
- Cultural Strategy Arts Policy Leadership & Team Management
- Curating Public Programming Artist Liaison & Mentoring Community Engagement
- Cross-Sector Collaboration Event Production Partnerships
Accomplishments
Secured funding for and delivered several impactful cultural projects including:
- resonantwave - immersive projection art and music event at Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
- Springwood public art projects and 'Parking Lot Party' community youth celebration
- Wentworth Falls School of Arts Revitilisation
- Braemar Gallery Creative Residency refurbishment
- Propel Projects Emerging Performers Residency
- INSEQUENCE - experimental peformance art and light installation series featuring 17 artists.
- Produced the Shortwave film artwork 'Planetether Kin' by Emily Yali in partnership with the Opera House
- Established 'art and making' residency at the Katoomba Waste Facility.
- Administered the City of the Arts Trust Grant Program
Designed arts assessment processes for the reformed Arts and Cultural Funding Program at Create NSW and onboarded 162 new Artform Board members.
Designed and delivered public program for the 2018 Keir Choreographic Award.
Certification
First Aid | Working with Children Check | Current Driver’s License
Recent Training & Experience
- Project Management Fundamentals (IPAA)
- Advanced Agile Project Management (AIM)
- Managing for Well-being (Black Dog Institute)
- Presenting with Confidence (IPAA)
- Writing for Government (IPAA)
- Selection Panel member for Powerhouse Residency Program
- Section Panel Member for Noosa Public Art Project
- Powerhouse International Producer Training
Timeline
Key Arts Organisations Lead
Create NSW
06.2024 - 01.2025
Arts Assessment Manager
Create NSW
01.2024 - Current
Program Curator
SIRC_UIT
12.2023 - Current
Acting Manager, Arts & Cultural Services
Blue Mountains City Council
06.2023 - 03.2024
Cultural Development Coordinator
Blue Mountains City Council
08.2021 - 06.2024
Public Programs Coordinator
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
03.2018 - 08.2021
Acting Performance Curator & Artistic Program Assistant
Carriageworks, Sydney
02.2017 - 03.2018
Visitor Services Officer
Carriageworks, Sydney
12.2016 - 02.2017
Student Engagement Manager & Lecturer
Academy of Music and Performing Arts
01.2016 - 06.2017
Songwriter
Budde Music Germany
01.2013 - 01.2016
Performing & Recording Artist
Culvert Music / Sony Music / ADP Records
01.2008 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Creative Arts - International Studies
Macquarie University
Master of Curating and Cultural Leadership -
UNSW Art & Design
HSC -
Bede Polding College
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