Rick Heath

Rick Heath is a cultural strategist. He is the former Executive Director and co-CEO of Black Swan State Theatre Co, Executive Producer of Perth Festival and Executive Director of national peak body for performing arts presenters PAC Australia. He is currently a Board member of the Chamber of Arts and Culture, WA and the Principal of arts consultancy Push Management.

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Image is painting of William Shakespeare and a bust of an Ancient Greek man. Arts, Anger and Advocacy
Opinions & Analysis

Arts, advocacy and anger

When it comes to advocating for the arts, passion can be as destructive as it can be constructive. But there…

Rick Heath

Jul 15, 2025
A graffitied mini van, has green paint on it and slogans extolling the virtues of the arts on the windows.
Opinions & Analysis

Opportunity costs: the problem with rationalising creative output – part three

In the final part of a three-part article, Rick Heath examines why the Australian arts industry is not valued or…

Rick Heath

Dec 16, 2024
Opinions & Analysis

Opportunity costs: the problem with rationalising creative output –part one

In part one of a three-part article, Rick Heath examines why the Australian arts industry is not valued or invested…

Rick Heath

Dec 11, 2024
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