Dr Gai Lindsay is a consultant and art-play advocate, drawing on 22 years as a preschool teacher and director, and 14 years as an academic and researcher of visual arts pedagogy and practice.

Her work focuses on strengthening educators' visual arts pedagogy through targeted professional learning that builds confidence and content knowledge. Inspired by John Dewey and the Reggio Emilia approach, Gai champions meaningful, authentic arts experiences for children and educators, working to ensure joyful, creative visual arts learning for all.