30 UNDER 30
2021

30 UNDER 30 2021, UNSW University 

An initiative for 30 emerging professionals

In 2020, to celebrate our 20th anniversary of Communicating the Arts (CTA), we launched this unique initiative to help the upcoming generation of young professionals to stand at the forefront of the cultural scene and thrive. The 30 under 30 initiative dedicated to 30 emerging professionals under 30 from all over the world. As part of our commitment to find answers to big questions of our times, we invited young talent to investigate the larger issues about climate change while gaining new skills and developing their network in the arts sector.

“I always find interaction with young professionals in the industry refreshing and motivating so thank you for this great opportunity.”

Emma Cantwell - Former Director of Marketing and Communication, Louvre Abu Dhabi and Jury member of 30 under 30

Emma Cantwell - Jury member

Laurin Ivetić - Winner of the program

"By giving young professionals and students the chance to present contemporary issues that are important to them, the 30 under 30 initiative has its heart at the right spot. Together with an international and diverse cohort, 30 under 30 enabled me to dive deeper into a topic that was already important to me personally. Thanks to the initiative, we had the opportunity to present the research in front of an international audience and put sustainability on the agenda of the biggest cultural institutions. And as a plus, being able to network with other conference participants is invaluable for young professionals like us." 

Jury and participants

  • Selection has been made in 2 steps. First step, 10 jury members assess the ’30 under 30’ initiatives.

    > Odile Tevie - Director of Nubuke Foundation - Accra

    > Clemence Ferry - Key Account Manager at ChangeNOW - Paris

    > Danielle Olsen - International Cultural Producer at Wellcome Trust - London

    > Emma Cantwell - Director of Marketing and Communications at Louvre Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi

    > Miranda Carroll - Director of Public Engagement of the Art Gallery of New South Wales - Sydney

    > Pascal Hufschmid - Director at International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum - Geneva

    > Darin Conley - National Senior Director of HRBP’s, Year UP - San Francisco

    > Jesse Ringham - Head of Content at Serpentine Gallery - London

    > John Giurini - Assistant Director for Public Affairs at J. Paul Getty Museum - Los Angeles

    > Rikke Sanderhoff Mørch - Head of Communication at Natural History Museum - Copenhagen

    > Corinne Estrada - CEO Founder - Agenda Paris & Agenda Pacific - Sydney

    Second step, three final Jury members selected the best three finalists of the 30 under 30 :

    > Jean Ballandras - Director and CEO of AKUO Energy

    > Emily Jateff - Expert Curator of the Ocean Science and Technology

    > Tema Milstein - Associate Professor of Environment & Society • School of Humanities & Languages • Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences • UNSW

  • We invited these young talents located on 5 continents and working as social entrepreneurs, curators, head of events, visual artists, and cultural programmers for community art centres and cultural organisations. During 3 months, they worked by pair to select the most sustainable art projects.

    Agathe Nobilet - ESCP - Management of cultural goods / Management of cultural activities - France

    Aglaé Marit - Université d’Angers - Master’s Degree in Management of Cultural Institutions (specialisation in cultural development of territories and heritage) - United Kingdom

    Andréanne Béguin - Royal College of Art - Masters in Curating Contemporary Art - France

    Anna Aglietta - Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal - Acting Manager, NCDT - Canada

    Covi Loveridge Brannan - Cultural Producer - Self-employed - United States

    Daria Sazonova - Alma Mater Studiorum Universita Di Bologna - Innovation and Organization of Culture and The Arts / Master’s Degree in Economics - Italy

    Federico Zonno - University of Bologna - Innovation and Organisation of Culture and the Arts - Italy

    Gabriela Mazzarello - University of Bologna - Innovation and Organization in the Arts and Culture / Photographer - United States

    Gift Chansa - Circus Zambia Director and Founder - Zambia and The Netherlands

    Justine Jean - École du Louvre - ESSEC Business School - Double degree École du Louvre / ESSEC Business School - France

    Laurin Ivetić - International Film Festival Rotterdam - Web Specialist & Digital Projects - The Netherlands

    Lethabo Gumede - It’s Esoteric - Writer - South Africa

    Maja Lay - European Commission - Directorate General for International Cooperation and Development (DEVCO) - International Cooperation Officer for Culture - Belgium

    Manon Neyrat - French Institute of Ivory Coast - Head of Events and Cultural Programmer - Ivory Coast

    Marco Aronica - University of Bologna - Innovation and Organization of Culture and the Arts - Italy

    Marzia Azzariti - Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna - Master program Innovation and Organization of Culture and the Arts (GIOCA) - Italy

    María Fernanda Hernández Páez - El Gato en la Tela - Project Manager - Colombia

    Mathilde Vallée - Emmaüs France - Social Engineer - France

    Matteo Giovanardi - University of Bologna / Dinamico Festival - Second Cycle Degree Junior Project Manager - Italy

    Maëlle Julou - University Lumière Lyon II - Master in Development of International Artistic and Cultural Projects - Greece

    Mihayo Kallaye - Nafasi Art Space -Visual Artist - Tanzania

    Nabra Nelson - Seattle Rep - Director of Arts Engagement - United States

    Naomi Edobor - Angels and Muse - Curator / Programs Manager - Nigeria

    Peter Gwivah - Chamwino Art Centre - Sound Engineer - Bulgaria

    Raha Ranjabi - NH theatre Agency - Associate Producer - Iran

    Sarah Abdu Bushra - Contemporary Nights - Co-founder and Curator - Ethiopia

    Sophia Halloway - National Gallery of Australia - Development Office -Australia

    Tristana Perroncel - Independent - Cultural manager, Curator, Writer and Visual Artist - Peru

    Virginie Le Naour - Université Lumière Lyon 2 - Master’s in Management of International Artistic and Cultural Projects - France

  • Our inaugural round of 30 under 30 looked at climate change. In 2020 our 30 research fellows searched for the most innovative ideas and action plans drawn up by cultural institutions to reduce the impact of climate change.

    Research fellows worked in pairs to identify 15 creative projects that aim to tackle global warming and climate change. They then presented the best of them at an online masterclass and at Communicating the Arts conference in Lausanne in September 2021. The three winning projects selected by the jury members were :

    ASSOCIATION AIRE, PROJECT ECOMURALES - Peru

    Presented by Nabra Nelson (USA) & Tristana Perroncel (Peru)

    This program commenced in 2014 to tackle the issues of over-pollution and overpopulation in the city of Lima, Peru. Ecomurales uses a Knoxout system using procalyptic paint, that transforms carbon to oxygen, and organic matter from sunlight. Their main objective was to purify air. Their challenge was to raise awareness among the community about pollution, increase ecological morals, to beautify the city, and to showcase the importance and responsible behaviour towards the environment.

    Result – By the end of 2018, they had painted over 8000m of walls around Peru, which is equal to 8000 trees being planted. The success of this project led to other countries, like Ecuador and Colombia, implementing these painting systems.

    BOTSWANA NATIONAL MUSEUM, PROJECT ZEBRA ON THE MOVE - Botswana

    Presented by Mathilde Vallée (France) & Marzia Azzariti (Italy)

    Museums are the advocates to the community. This project aims to promote the indigenous environmental friendly preserving methods. Their objective is the preservation of the biodiversity, which is alternative to the use of toxic pesticides.

    They use indigenous herbs, wood, ash, cow dunk to control pests infestation on crips and food. Their main aim through this project are the young children, they have educational tours on this museum showcasing these different preservative method and how these little changes can impact to save the planet.

    Result – This project focuses mainly on educating the young children on these ancient preservative methods. Educational tours are held annually and monthly around these museums.

    CAPE FAREWELL, PROJECT POLLUTION PODS - United Kingdom

    Presented by Laurin Ivetić (The Netherlands) & Federico Zonno (Italy)

    This final winning project started in 2018 to find a solution for the toxic gases in the environment that are both visible and non visible. They all have a direct impact on us and earth.

    This project has installed pods to demonstrate real life experience that shows harmful impact of pollution. Five geodesic domes are connected by polygonal passageways to form a ring in UK. Within each dome, the air quality of five global cities (London, Beijing, New Delhi, Sao Paulo, and Tautra) is recreated.

    Result – Over 10,000 people have visited these pods since its beginning, and have gained real life experience of the air in the five countries.

  • Laurin Ivetić - International Film Festival Rotterdam - The Netherlands

  • Federico Zonno - University of Bologna - Italy

  • Nabra Nelson - Seattle Rep - United States

  • Tristana Perroncel - Social Entrepreneur - Peru

  • Mathilde Vallée - Emmaüs - France

  • Marzia Azzariti - Alma Mater Studiorum - Italy