Andy Dinan
Andy Dinan founded and established MARS Gallery, a leading, cutting-edge commercial gallery, in 2004. Since its inception, MARS has been dedicated to supporting, exhibiting, and promoting the careers of emerging and mid-career contemporary Australian artists. MARS regularly stages exhibitions with more than 400 featuring over 330 unique artists to date, travelling nationally and internationally with art fairs and pop-up exhibitions.
Diversity is a foundational philosophy of MARS. As director, Andy Dinan advocates for platforming the voices of artists from all backgrounds, religions and beliefs systems. Andy believes the future of the arts relies in embracing art that reflects and respects the diversity of modern Australia.
In 2010, after identifying a niche for public art and placemaking in the market, Andy established ADA Consultancy, one of Melbourne’s premier placemaking and art consultancy groups. ADA has with proven expertise in providing cultural placemaking in urban built environments, successfully overseeing creation of works for private and public collections, instigating public art implementation, and playing a significant role in art projects across Australia.