Carriageworks, the post-industrial creative hub on the old Eveleigh Railway Workshops site, has announced the appointment of Adrian Burnett as Head of Programming.

With extensive experience and knowledge in dance multi-arts and the cultural industries, Burnett will shape Carriageworks’ programming and lead the delivery of national and international projects across art forms.

Adrian Burnett. Photo supplied

“[Adrian’s] wealth of experience as an artist and a curator will undoubtedly enrich our program, offering exciting experiences to the audiences that we serve,” said Carriageworks CEO, Fergus Linehan.

An award-winning choreographer and leading dance artist, Burnett is a graduate of The Australian Ballet School and has enjoyed a distinguished career at The Australian Ballet between 1998 and 2010 including roles such as Senior Artist, Resident Choreographer, Guest Teacher and Executive Producer.

Beyond the stage, Burnett has leveraged his expertise to inform grant programs, strategic initiatives, and policy outcomes, particularly during his tenure as Director of Dance and Multi-Art Form at Creative Australia (formerly the Australia Council for the Arts).

Most recently, Burnett has served as the Senior Curator and Producer of New Annual, the City of Newcastle’s flagship arts and cultural festival.