Celebrating Culture and Creating Community.


Arts-Matter is a cultural membership platform, creative studio, and art consultancy dedicated to shaping the future of contemporary culture. We host intimate programs across Sydney—thoughtfully curated conversations and experiences spanning art, music, fashion, film, theatre, dance, and literature—designed to spark debate, bridge divides, and cultivate meaningful community. In addition to our programming and project work, we publish A-M Journal, a global arts and culture publication.

Community is an integral part of the success of any project. We should know—we’ve spent the last five years cultivating our own: an eclectic mix of professionals, thought leaders, artists, and entrepreneurs across creative industries, all bound by a passion for culture. When we build creative projects, community-building and meaningful engagement sit at the centre of every strategy.

As a creative studio and consultancy, we formulate and produce cultural projects, public artworks, and bespoke installations for brands and organisations seeking authentic alignment with the arts. From creative installations and district-wide public art to curated commissions for hotels and employee-engagement programs, we provide an end-to-end service—from concept to production—to deliver resonant cultural experiences.

As an active force in the arts, Arts-Matter maintains deep connections with artists, galleries, cultural institutions, and media platforms. We are a nexus of cultural activity and a leading proponent of the idea that curiosity drives creativity—and that innovation happens when traditionally siloed worlds collide..

Our Co-Founders

Susan and Michelle have decades of experience in the cultural space - from fashion to art, music and media the duo have worked with some of the world’s leading artists and brands. They bring their wealth of experience to Arts-Matter Studio where they’re living their best life working with artists and building a creative community.

  • For over 15 years, Michelle has shaped some of the most innovative and directional content and programming platforms - from global hospitality brands such as NeueHouse and Soho House to The New York Times’ largest consumer-facing live platform, Times Talks. Most recently, Michelle was the Global Creative Director and Curator of Absolut Art, a limited edition print platform celebrating emerging and established artists from across the globe. Full bio here.

  • Susan is a full service independent and collaborative creative, working across a diverse range of pioneering brands in Australia, Japan, UK and USA, predominantly in the art, design, fashion and lifestyle industries. Specializing in brand identity, creative direction, graphic design and boasting an impressive roster of international clients including Absolut Art, W Hotels, Pacific Brands, Secret Sounds Music Festivals and Vogue to name a few. Susan is currently the curator and creative director of a curated NFT platform, Culture Vault. Full bio here.