Alex Bowen heads up the cultural and creative programs at the City of Sydney, encompassing the city’s network of nine libraries, Customs House, Pine Street Creative Arts Centre, cultural development, business development and sponsorship, and major events including New Year’s Eve, Art & About and Lunar New Year celebrations.

Alex has over twenty-five years experience in the arts and cultural sector: including in State and Federal funding bodies, regional galleries, contemporary art spaces, festivals, as an educator and practitioner. Alex’s deep passion is being able to help artists, arts workers and arts organisations do what they do best in a global city.