Adrian Newstead brings forth three decades of expertise in orchestrating, coordinating, and managing projects and events within the arts domain. His extensive portfolio encompasses the organisation of touring exhibitions (both nationally and internationally), public art installations, artist workshops, residencies, and educational initiatives.

Since 1981, Adrian, along with his team, has curated and managed over 400 Indigenous art exhibitions across Australia and abroad. These exhibitions have featured the works of individual Aboriginal artists and community groups. Notably, these showcases have spanned various global locations, including Tokyo, Lyon, Lausanne, Paris, New York, Portland, Boston, Seattle, Santa Fe, Vancouver, Sao Paolo, Rio de Janeiro, and several others.