Steven Alderton is a gallery director, curator and cultural leader with a visionary approach to shaping the future of museums, public collections and contemporary cultural institutions. With more than 30 years of experience across Australia and internationally, Steven has led transformational change through curatorial innovation, institutional leadership and a deep commitment to public value, cultural storytelling and audience engagement.
Steven’s career is defined by his ability to balance bold creative vision with strategic oversight, delivering major redevelopment projects, touring exhibitions, collection strategies and dynamic cultural legacies. A trusted and respected arts professional, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his work—spanning visual arts, education, public art, cultural masterplanning and museum renewal—with a consistent focus on inclusion, collaboration and long-term impact.
Steven champions new ways of working in the evolving art world. He brings together education, cultural storytelling and social impact to drive the development of collections and exhibitions that are relevant, resonant and reflective of contemporary society. His work is rooted in the belief that collections must not only preserve heritage but actively contribute to shaping the future.
