Across Australia many arts organisations are undergoing significant building redevelopments and expansion of artistic programs, from State Cultural Institutions to independent and regional arts organisations.

So how does a cultural organisation determine and translate its future needs into hard infrastructure? What does it take to get the support required to kick-start building expansion plans? What alternative and innovative operating models are possible? And once implemented, how do you ensure that artists and audiences will activate your new programs and spaces?

Hear from a panel of cultural leaders who are both in the midst and on the other side of significant physical growth for their arts organisations.