Habitus Creative is an inter-disciplinary consultancy led by Megan Rowland, working with artists, organisations and enterprises to bring bold creative ideas to life — generating cultural impact and changing the world in small creative ways.
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Habitus is one of Pierre Bourdieu’s most influential yet ambiguous concepts. It refers to the physical embodiment of cultural capital, to the deeply ingrained habits, skills, and dispositions that we possess due to our life experiences.
Habitus is one of Pierre Bourdieu’s most influential yet ambiguous concepts. It refers to the physical embodiment of cultural capital, to the deeply ingrained habits, skills, and dispositions that we possess due to our life experiences.
“Megan is an arts and cultural development genius and she and her team are making real transformative impact. It’s been a personal pleasure to work with Megan and I look forward to doing more.”
Phil Smith
Director Creative Arts Alliance Inc.
Art Direction Habitus. Photo Cooper Brady.
Habitus Creative is driven by artful enquiry and grounded in creative practice.
Drawing on modes of cultural development, creative placemaking, art-making and design thinking, we craft distinctive responses for places, communities, brands, organisations and events.
We bring ideas to life through program design, creative direction, curation, strategy and hands-on delivery. Every project is an opportunity to shape culture with meaning and grace - generating connection, new knowledge and memorable experiences that resonate with people and place.
With over 20 years of diverse sector experience, Megan brings together a trusted network of peers to create purposeful outcomes with integrity.
THE manifesto.
THE work.
Artist Management & Producing
We support individual artists, collectives and companies to bring ideas to life and get work out into the world.
Through producing, project management and practical advice, we bring clarity, structure and momentum to the creative process—helping artists focus, thrive, and share their work with confidence.
Creative Direction, Curation & programming
We shape experiences that centre artists, ideas and audiences. Through curation, programming and creative direction, we build moments that invite connection, reflection and possibility.
Working across disciplines, we develop and deliver projects from concept to completion—responding to your vision, place and purpose.
Strategy, Insights & Development
We provide practical support to help creative projects, organisations and small businesses grow.
From strategic planning and facilitation to workshops and tailored insights, we provide artful solutions for professional and sector development, partnerships and creative business development.
Paper Architecture. Direction Habitus. Photo Cooper Brady.
currently convening new north ARI.
New North is a contemporary art collective AND curatorial platform based on Kabi Kabi Country, noosa
New North is an iterative model that gathers artists, culture-makers, communities of change, and curious publics through poetic, provocative, and live arts encounters. It privileges presence, liveness, and livedness at a time when these states are under threat—eroded by distraction, disconnection, and dullness.