The Creative Arts Research Institute
Situated on the lands of the Turrubul and Jaggera people, the Creative Arts Research Institute (CARI) is an opportunity for imagining, making, and thinking in the arts.
Drawing on expertise in music, performing arts, visual arts, design, film and gaming, our research is articulated through practice and theory, doing and writing, experimentation and reflection. We share this work in our communities of practice, through our cultural institutions, and in a variety of publications.
Grappling with many of the most complex questions of our time, interdisciplinary artistic approaches can offer new innovative solutions and creative pathways forward. CARI is proud to pioneer and progress this creative turn at Griffith University.
Image credit (banner): Performance art by Justene Williams (QCAD), P.L.A.C.E. by Vanessa Tomlinson (QCGU), Farsh-e-Parandeh (Flying Carpet) by Leila Honari (GFS) performed at FilmHarmonic
Creative Works
Discover creative research outputs from CARI members on the research-sharing platform Creative Works.
What we represent
CARI represents the collective voice of creative arts research at Griffith University, establishing opportunities for meaningful engagement with industry and communities, through local and international partnerships, towards a culture of excellence, rigour and risk-taking in arts-based research.
Our commitment
CARI is committed to the ongoing development of cultural competencies in its members, building relationships with and celebrating diverse creative cultural research and practices of First Peoples. We aim to create a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment to seek new possibilities, transform practices and collaborate with our communities.
Our institute
As the collective voice of creative arts research at Griffith University, we represent research from the Queensland Conservatorium, Queensland College of Art and Design, and Griffith Film School.
Image credit (left): Louise Harvey, 2012, Leap of Faith.
Our expertise
Our researchers span across fields such as film and screen media, music, performing arts, visual arts, and design, with projects often crossing these fields and more. Our interdisciplinary approach to research helps us examine culture and society and create applied research outcomes.
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Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this Country on which we live and work. We recognise their continuing connection to place and culture, and pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.