The Old Art Building is thrilled to partner with the International Affairs Forum for a live, in-person event at the OAB as we welcome Australia's Consul-General Chris Elstoft, who will be speaking on US - AUSTRALIA RELATIONS: Submarines, Climate Change & Trade in the Indo-Pacific. Guests will enjoy a sampling of wine and cheeses from both Australia and Leelanau County at this ticketed event.

More details and ticketing information coming soon!

Mr. Chris Elstoft, Australia Consul-General, Chicago

Chris Elstoft is a senior career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and was most recently Assistant Secretary, Investment Branch.

He has previously served overseas in India, Indonesia, Iraq and Papua New Guinea as well as with the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands.

Mr Elstoft has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne and a Master of Economics from the Australian National University.

In addition to this special LIVE event, the OAB is pleased to be a "Satellite Partner" for the International Affairs Forum, a program of Northwestern Michigan College. We will be streaming their regular programming and providing a wine reception prior to each event. This is an exclusive opportunity to bring important conversations to members of the OAB community for whom traveling to Traverse City may pose a barrier. The OAB will have a "host" on site to share any questions from the audience through a direct chat with IAF.