With over a decade of experience as a practicing multi-disciplinary artist, writer and arts worker, Jack Wilkie-Jans brings a wealth of arts, events and project management knowledge to JWJ Consultancy (launched in 2023). Boasting a varied and stellar work history in political advisory services & economic development (including tourism) advocacy across Cape York Peninsula—as well as governance & managerial leadership—research and copywriting, Jack Wilkie-Jans specialises in all facets of the contemporary Indigenous art sector and Aboriginal affairs. Jack is a qualified Politologist, with a Bachelor of Arts from James Cook University, majoring in Political Science & Internal Affairs; he is also an Alumni of the National Gallery of Australia's Dhiraamalang: Wesfarmers First Nations Arts Leadership Program, and an Associate Fellow of the Royal Commonwealth Society.
Artists' Services
With a growing network of contemporary Indigenous (and non-Indigenous) artists, JWJ Consultancy is one of the only Artist Representation Agencies in Australia which is wholly Indigenous owned and managed, providing professional advice, arts industry/Indigenous art sector contacts, and knack for scouting of cutting-edge opportunities for clients.
If you're a contemporary Indigenous artist seeking to progress or consolidate your career, JWJ Consultancy provides a range of support, which is both professionally recognised and Culturally safe. JWJ Consultancy would love to hear from you. Likewise if you're a collector, curator or exhibitions manager (or somebody with a keen interest in contemporary Indigenous art) and you're looking for added support in finding that perfect artwork to grow your collection/show, or, artist to engage with.
Jack formerly represented artists Matilda Nona + Fiona Hamilton + Paul Bong, and has worked on international touring showcases such as Australia: Defending the Oceans.
Consultancy
JWJ Consultancy, more broadly, has the Cultural Capacity, cultural & community services, and not-for-profit sector governance & management experience to provide you, your organisation or project the best of advice and outcomes. Whether you're seeking introductions, preliminary advice on the direction of a project, looking for a project lead (for example: community & stakeholder relations, professional support for your board/staff, the development of Reconciliation Action Plans and other strategic planning, fine art appraisals, advice on engaging artists for marketing collateral or showcase events), JWJ Consultancy is uniquely equiped to see your venture succeed.
Jack has performed high-level stakeholder engagement + marketing solutions + strategic consultancy + event delivery support for: Cairns Indigenous Art Fair + Indigenous Art Centre Alliance + Shine On Gimuy + Sustainable Table (Atherton Tablelands Integrated Collaboration) + Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) + Western Cape Chamber of Commerce + Yalanji Arts + Cairns Regional Council (First Peoples Advisory Consultants) + Suzanne O'Connell Gallery, to name a few.
Research & Writing
With expert practice in catalogue research, project research, grant writing and dynamic & diverse copywriting—as well as arts review and editorial—JWJ Consultancy is best suited to provide you, your organisation or project the epitome of "wordsmithing", to garner high-level engagement and response.
Jack has written for every major arts publications in Australia + Indigenous Art Code + sits on the Artlink Magazine Editorial Advisory Committee.
[email protected]
0498 146 080
Artists' Services
With a growing network of contemporary Indigenous (and non-Indigenous) artists, JWJ Consultancy is one of the only Artist Representation Agencies in Australia which is wholly Indigenous owned and managed, providing professional advice, arts industry/Indigenous art sector contacts, and knack for scouting of cutting-edge opportunities for clients.
If you're a contemporary Indigenous artist seeking to progress or consolidate your career, JWJ Consultancy provides a range of support, which is both professionally recognised and Culturally safe. JWJ Consultancy would love to hear from you. Likewise if you're a collector, curator or exhibitions manager (or somebody with a keen interest in contemporary Indigenous art) and you're looking for added support in finding that perfect artwork to grow your collection/show, or, artist to engage with.
Jack formerly represented artists Matilda Nona + Fiona Hamilton + Paul Bong, and has worked on international touring showcases such as Australia: Defending the Oceans.
Consultancy
JWJ Consultancy, more broadly, has the Cultural Capacity, cultural & community services, and not-for-profit sector governance & management experience to provide you, your organisation or project the best of advice and outcomes. Whether you're seeking introductions, preliminary advice on the direction of a project, looking for a project lead (for example: community & stakeholder relations, professional support for your board/staff, the development of Reconciliation Action Plans and other strategic planning, fine art appraisals, advice on engaging artists for marketing collateral or showcase events), JWJ Consultancy is uniquely equiped to see your venture succeed.
Jack has performed high-level stakeholder engagement + marketing solutions + strategic consultancy + event delivery support for: Cairns Indigenous Art Fair + Indigenous Art Centre Alliance + Shine On Gimuy + Sustainable Table (Atherton Tablelands Integrated Collaboration) + Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) + Western Cape Chamber of Commerce + Yalanji Arts + Cairns Regional Council (First Peoples Advisory Consultants) + Suzanne O'Connell Gallery, to name a few.
Research & Writing
With expert practice in catalogue research, project research, grant writing and dynamic & diverse copywriting—as well as arts review and editorial—JWJ Consultancy is best suited to provide you, your organisation or project the epitome of "wordsmithing", to garner high-level engagement and response.
Jack has written for every major arts publications in Australia + Indigenous Art Code + sits on the Artlink Magazine Editorial Advisory Committee.
[email protected]
0498 146 080