Giving Voice: How Do Arts and Culture Support Democracy?

Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Democracy Innovation Festival

Venue: Pridham Hall, City West Campus

How do arts and culture create spaces for expression, dialogue, critique, and belonging in our democracy?

An expert panel chaired by Greg Mackie OAM and Elizabeth Ho OAM, with Emeritus Professor Ian Gibbins; Tully Barnett, Associate Professor in Creative Industries and Cultural Policy, Adelaide University; Craig Middleton, Museologist, Archival Collection Development, State Library of South Australia; Naomi Ebert-Smith, Chair, The Graham F. Smith Peace Foundation; and Dr Jared Thomas.

Presented as part of the Democracy Innovation Festival, with the support of the Adelaide Festival of Ideas.