General Member

SWELL Sculpture Festival Ltd

Cultural & Recreational Services

Board Member

Natasha Edwards

Artistic Director

About Natasha

Natasha Edwards is the Co-Founder, Artistic Director, and Curator of the SWELL Sculpture Festival, with an impressive 21-year journey. Under her visionary leadership, SWELL has evolved into a cultural cornerstone, boosting the city's arts and tourist economy. It's become renowned for uniting local, national, and international artists in Queensland’s largest free outdoor public art and sculpture exhibition.

Natasha's enduring commitment to fostering creativity has empowered artists from diverse backgrounds. She's played a pivotal role in nurturing sustainable careers and promoting inclusion. Her efforts extend to encouraging diverse intergenerational audiences to immerse themselves in public art, connecting People Art and Place.

Natasha champions diversity in the art world, fostering a more equitable and representative landscape. Her vision for exhibitions and programs reflecting human diversity is inspiring both artists and audiences, leaving a profound impact on her community and beyond.

Natasha is a highly regarded contributor to the art world, recognised with prestigious awards, including the City of Gold Coast 2013 Australia Day Cultural Achievement Award, the International Women's Day Leadership Award for Innovation, and the 2022 Gold Coast Bulletin Women of the Year Stars of Tourism Award. Her enduring achievements speak to her transformative influence in the art and cultural sphere.