Dani Ricciardi

Dani has devoted her career to championing the arts and cultural sector in Australia with a broad spectrum of experience encompassing local, interstate, and international events and tours, with a driving belief of the transformative power of the arts to enrich both community wellbeing and individual lives.

Dani has held executive and management roles across Marketing, Communications and Business Development at the Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide Festival and Melbourne International Arts Festival (now RISING).

In 2020, Dani joined the inaugural Illuminate Adelaide, playing a key role in shaping the event’s visual identity and tone during its formative years and contributing to its successful launch and growth through to 2022.

As Director of Marketing & Communications, Dani brings a deep expertise and enduring passion for the arts to enhance the visibility and impact of Arts Projects Australia’s national events and touring programs, including WOMADelaide.