The Artists’ Breakfast: Ask us anything!
Croissants, coffee, and the unfiltered truth about gallery life.
We’re inviting artists to a special breakfast with leading gallerists Tim Olsen and Andy Dinan – your chance to ask everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the commercial art world.
Let’s talk contracts, representation, public art, art fairs, the future of bricks-and-mortar galleries, and how social media is changing the game. No jargon, no pressure – just straight talk and real insights from gallerists with over 40 years of combined experience (and a lot of stories).
Croissants and coffee have been generously provided by the gallerists. Bring your boldest questions – they’ve heard it all before!
Registration is required for this event. Please register here
Andy Dinan | Speaker
Tim Olsen | Speaker
Andy Dinan is a champion of emerging and mid-career contemporary Australian artists. She founded MARS Gallery in 2004, presenting over 250 exhibitions and showcasing more than 330 artists to date. As Director, Andy regularly attends international art fairs and curates major public art projects, promoting Australian art globally. In 2010, she launched ADA Consulting, specialising in public art and placemaking, and has led over 15 major commissions, including works for Victoria’s Level Crossing Removal Project. Deeply committed to cultural growth, Andy has served on the boards of Malthouse, Arts Centre Melbourne, and the Salvation Army, and co-founded NGV’s youth club, Artbeat. Her passion for the arts remains as vibrant today as it was 40 years ago.
Tim Olsen is one of Australia’s most respected art figures and gallerists. Son of iconic artist Dr John Olsen, Tim grew up immersed in modern and contemporary art and opened his own gallery in 1993. It has since become one of Australia’s leading art spaces, supporting both established and emerging artists. In 2017, he expanded internationally with OlsenGruin in New York, further elevating Australian artists on the global stage. Tim represents key 20th-century Australian estates, including John Olsen, Fred Williams, and James Gleeson. A longstanding patron of the arts, he has supported institutions such as the AGNSW, MCA, Artspace, and UNSW. He has established and sponsored several prizes, including the Tim Olsen Drawing Prize and the John Olsen Family Drawing Prize. His contributions also include major art donations to public collections, such as two Archibald-winning works. In 2020, he published his bestselling memoir Son of the Brush, chronicling his life in the arts.
A valid ticket to Sydney Contemporary 2025 is required for entry to this talk. We recommend arriving 10 minutes before the talk’s start time. Buy tickets now.
Image Credit: Images courtesy of Andy Dinan and Tim Olsen.
