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New RADO appointed for Upper Hunter

12 December 2002

The Upper Hunter Arts Program today announced it has appointed Ruth Neave as its new Regional Arts Development Officer. Ruth will replace Andrew Parker who has taken up a position as cultural officer for the Coffs Harbour City Council.

Ruth is an outstanding candidate for the RADO role. She has around eighteen years professional experience in the arts and community sector, and has been involved in a wide variety of projects. She has worked for the Moreland City Council as project manager for the Moreland Careers Expo; as project manager for Arts Management Advisory Group and John Paxinos & Associates; and as community music coordinator for the City of Whittlesea.

Ruth has also been a Board member of the Footscray Community Arts Centre in Victoria and she is an accomplished singer and musician (playing both bass and cell). A spokesperson for the Upper Hunter Arts Program said today they felt they were "fortunate to have her and look forward to her commencement.".

Ruth will be relocating from Victoria to Murrurundi to take up the position of RADO on January 2 2002. She can be contacted after January 2 2002 on 02 6546 66121 Email artsuh@optus.com.au