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Episode Synopsis
This week on AdChat: The Creative Woman’s Perspective, we’re joined by Nicky Downer AM — journalist, arts advocate, cultural strategist, and mother of four.
Married to Alexander Downer, Australia’s longest-serving Foreign Minister, Nicky spent years in the public eye — but forged a powerful and distinct legacy of her own across media, multicultural arts, regional programs, and the creative industries.
From opening barn exhibitions on hay bales to shaping arts policy in boardrooms and embassies, her work is defined by sharp thinking, inclusive action, and a deep belief in creative possibility. In this episode, she shares what it means to navigate public life with purpose and independence - and why the arts must always make room for risk, originality, and strong voices.
Married to Alexander Downer, Australia’s longest-serving Foreign Minister, Nicky spent years in the public eye — but forged a powerful and distinct legacy of her own across media, multicultural arts, regional programs, and the creative industries.
From opening barn exhibitions on hay bales to shaping arts policy in boardrooms and embassies, her work is defined by sharp thinking, inclusive action, and a deep belief in creative possibility. In this episode, she shares what it means to navigate public life with purpose and independence - and why the arts must always make room for risk, originality, and strong voices.
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