The Naomi Milgrom Foundation champions art, design and architecture that improves Australian lives empowering creation, collaboration and education. Established in 2014, the notforprofit organisation pivots on a central purpose: to enhance the presence and influence of creative culture in Australia. This is accomplished through the active support of artists, designers and creative institutions; the fostering of collaborations between bodies and disciplines; the promotion of art and design education; and an overarching commitment to increasing access to the arts. The Foundation, registered with the ACNC, operates on a publicprivate partnership model with government and public institutions, industry and education partners. The Naomi Milgrom Foundation’s ongoing flagship projects include MPavilion and the Living Cities Forum. The Foundation has also commenced a new project for the transformation of the former Richmond Power Station in Cremorne, Victoria. MPavilion is Australia’s leading annual architecture commission. Each year an esteemed architect is engaged to design a pavilion for the Queen Victoria Gardens in the Southbank Arts Precinct. The MPavilion then becomes the site of a fivemonth season of free events encouraging design debate and cultural exchange. At the completion of each season, the pavilion is gifted to organisations across the city and state where they are given a permanent home to continue their civic journey. The Living Cities Forum, is another major annual event presented by the Foundation. It is one of Australia’s annual major architecture and urban design events, brings together leading architects and urban thinkers to explore the role of design, architecture and planning in shaping our communities. Since its inception in 2017, the Forum has fostered collaboration and a vibrant discourse with a substantial influence on the thinking behind policymaking that determines approaches to urban development across Australia. Whilst convening established experts, the Living Cities Forum actively seeks out and invites voices from across society to take part in deep and critical analyses of our cities. The resulting dialogues are rigorous and scientific, but always lively, personal, productive, and certainly inspirational. Beyond the forum, satellite events including additional presentations, industry workshops and panel discussions progresses ongoing conversations, highlighting the role of architecture and urban design as a shaping force in our cities, towns and local communities, and to inspire civic engagement with questions of place, design and liveability. These important supplementary activities build connections between big thinkers and local doersfrom design and urban planning experts, futurists and policy makers, to social activists and academics. A series of online content including videos, essays, films, and conversations remains online as a valuable resource for the Australian and global community.
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