Craig Harrison

Craig Harrison has worked in the arts sector for 29 years in many aspects of creative, production, administration and management. After working on over 30 festivals around the world, as a lighting designer for 50+ productions and a few years as an independent producer, he spent 6 years as Programming Executive at the Adelaide Festival Centre. Craig then spent 4 years at Country Arts SA as Manager of Artform Development (Program Manager for 5 regional venues) and Manager & System Administrator for the 'National Touring Selector' (an online performing arts marketplace). He then worked as Special Projects Manager for Arts South Australia (State Government) followed by 3 years as General Manager, Producer & Production Manager for Adelaide-based international circus company, Gravity & Other Myths. Craig concurrently served as Chair of youth circus company, Cirkidz & South Australian Circus Centre for the past 12 years and Board Director for IPAY (International Performing Arts for Youth). After a 2-year sabbatical renovating federation homes, Craig’s back as Executive Producer for Barossa Contemporary.

Release Creative has many exciting projects, festivals and initiatives coming up in 2022 (and beyond) so keep your eyes peeled for job opportunities and appointments as they build out the team of committed arts makers and facilitators who, like them , care so deeply about creating high-quality cultural experiences for the global community.