Mr Philip Clarke, of Auckland, ONZM for services to arts governance
Philip Clarke was an arts advisor with Toi Aotearoa Creative New Zealand and its precursor and was a key figure in establishing Objectspace in Auckland, New Zealand’s only public gallery dedicated to craft/object art. He was Objectspace’s inaugural Director, leading the organisation to a well-established institution that has lifted the profile of New Zealand craft. He is Chairman of the Blumhardt Foundation, which fosters the craft sector through funding and advocacy programmes. He has instigated a range of initiatives supporting artists. He is a Trustee of the New Zealand Fashion Museum, the Mansion House Foundation supporting the preservation of the Kawau Island Institution, and The Big Idea, an online hub for the creative industries. Mr Clarke has written and edited crafts-related publications across numerous platforms.