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Founded in 2023, Radical Fields emerged from a passion to reimagine regional art. Radical Fields connects people and place through the ‘serious play’ of artistic processes.
Our six month Seasonal Program informs, develops and inspires our annual Harvest fest as we engage with the creative process in fields of Agriculture, Science, Sport, Storytelling, Mind / Body and Place.
What began as a campfire discussion amongst artists, Ryan F Kennedy, Anthony Sawrey and Cissa Goncalves, with the desire to see a more contemporary arts organisation in their region. One that provides artists working outside traditional mediums a platform, generates cross pollination and empowers the creative spirit within their community grew into what we call Radical Fields.
Radical Fields Inc is a Non For Profit association with an experienced team working together to achieve the organisational goals and deliver a dynamic Harvest that displays the magic of regional creative life.
Ryan F Kennedy (President) - American-Australian artist, creative facilitator and curator on Dja Dja Wurrung Country. Ryan is an award winning artist with an Associates Degree in Applied Arts from The Fashion Institute of Technology New York with additional studies in East Philosophy and Bodyweather (Performance Art). Ryan’s art practice incorporates performance, sculpture and installation to create site specific socially engaged productions for festivals, biennales and commercial galleries. He has worked as an artist in residence at Melbourne Girls Grammar, Australian Catholic University and St Josephs College (Sydney). Past commissions include the Lorne Sculpture Biennale 2015, 2018, 2021, White Knight Melbourne as well as Fehily Contemporary and Stockroom Gallery. Ryan currently works as a school crossing supervisor in Hepburn Shire where he continues his art practice at his studio in Glenlyon Victoria.
Anthony Sawrey (Vice President) artists and published author on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in-between Trentham and Daylesford Victoria. He completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Sydney College of the Arts (2004-07) and a Masters of Fine Art at Victoria College of the Arts Melbourne 2008-09 with Major studies in contemporary studio painting. For the last 15 years he has been operating primarily on outdoor non-built sites. His projects are in most cases, achieved through collaboration with curators, land owners and administrators and are ultimately ephemeral. Anthony has produced commissions for numerous exhibitions and clients including Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2024 and 2013, Lorne Sculpture Biennial in 2014 and 2016, Melbourne Test Sites public arts program in 2016 and Swell Sculpture Festival QLD and Beechworth Contemporary Art Prize Vic in 2022.
Dana Ronan (Treasurer) - Marketing, tourism and governance on Wadawurrung Country. Dana is a senior marketing and business strategist with three decades of experience in tourism, hospitality and agritourism who brings a human centred approach to stakeholder engagement and future growth. Grass roots community activities that can scale and the social impact of regional tourism are her passions. Dana is a board member of Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia, Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia and Anangu Communities Foundation.
Madeleine McClelland (Secretary) - Arts management, fundraising and community development on Djaara Country. Madeleine is an accomplished arts manager with expertise in working with communities to deliver great arts programs, as well as a decade experience in fundraising and communications for small to medium non-profit organisations. Madeleine has skills in identifying community needs, facilitating program development and nurturing partnerships to support desired outcomes. She is living on Dja Dja Wurrung lands where she is reconnecting with her ceramics practice, and presenting the radio program Arts Folk on 94.9 Main FM.
Gav Barbey (Member) artist and creative facilitator on Dja Dja Wurrung country in Daylesford Victoria. Gav is an interdisciplinary artist, his interest is within the collaborative process, and a practice based in immersive movement. He works across multiple disciplines, with his original training within commercial arts and a degree in theatre and film studies, majoring in production/ set and costume design from National Institute of Dramatic Arts. Gav works within the corporate, education and community sector as a human centred/ end user designer and facilitator, ideation and critical thinking facilitator, and community engagement facilitator. Gav has previously worked with Suncorp, Macquarie Bank and Sydney Opera House; most recently the opening artist for The George Town Arts Festival Penang and currently teaches at the Nature Play School in Bendigo, Victoria.
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Radical Fields values fostering unique and original artistic expressions that push boundaries and inspire new ideas. Building meaningful relationships and a sense of belonging through shared artistic experiences. Encouraging active engagement and contribution from all individuals in the creative processes. Working together with artists, community members, and partners to amplify collective artistic impact.
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Radical Fields enhances regional arts. We unite artists and community via innovation and collaboration. We create inclusive spaces where new ideas and art can thrive.
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Creating a world where regional art is valued and embedded in everyday life, leading to enriched communities and thriving creative landscapes.
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