Karen Hands

Biography

Karen researches the political, social and economic aspects of the arts and creative industries specialising in arts and cultural policy and creative cultural careers. She takes a pragmatic approach to research, informed by her professional experience in publishing (Griffith Review and Queensland Writers Centre), and producing live events and experiences (including at Brisbane Powerhouse and Queensland Theatre). She has served as a peer assessor and industry advisor for Creative Australia and Arts Queensland. Her research has been published in leading journals including International Journal of Cultural Policy, International Journal of Arts Management and Gender and Education.

Karen has written and taught into undergraduate and post-graduate communications, media, arts, humanities, and literature courses and is a highly-regarded teacher.

Teaching areas

• Creative Industries
• Creative Production
• Creative Entrepreneurship

Expert Media Commentary

Karen is experienced in providing expert commentary in arts and cultural policy, creative industries, creative cultural careers, cultural management, and cultural leadership.

HDR Supervision

Karen is currently supervising projects in creative careers, literature, literary studies and cultural studies. She is available for supervising new HDR projects.