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A New Era for South West Arts
Nina O'Brien-Hehir, former Project Officer, has taken on the role of Executive Officer/Regional Arts Development Officer (RADO) in a part-time capacity. She will continue to act as the primary contact for the organisation. Nina has previously worked as a RADO (she established Orana Arts in Gilgandra) and as a Regional Gallery Manager/Arts officer for Country Arts South Australia. Julia Stephenson, a former Hay resident who recently graduated from the University of Wollongong with a Bachelor of Creative Arts in Sound, Music and Production, has been appointed as South West Art's full-time Project Officer. Julia has lived in the South West region for much of her life, and has always been involved in the arts scene. She has also worked with Murray Arts, the RAB for Albury Wodonga, and held various arts related volunteering roles. Julia's first job at South West Arts will be to develop an updated cultural directory and venue data base for the region. Jo Begbey will remain in role of part-time Finance Officer. South West Arts' new three year Business Plan includes twelve strategic projects covering a variety of cultural activity from visual, performing and cinematic arts to community group support and training - all developed in response to community consultation . South West Arts is also expected to announce some new new sponsorships and office arrangements shortly. "South West Arts looks forward to contributing greatly to the cultural life in the region," said Nina O'Brien, "facilitating and assisting in projects and workshops, whilst working closely with the many communities in the Deniliquin, Hay, Balranald, Berrigan, Conargo, Wakool, Jerilderie, Murray and Murrumbidgee Local Government Areas." CONTACT |
