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James Giddey new RADO for West Darling region 9 May 2002 James Giddey is the new RADO for the West Darling, a unique region which is bordered by three states and includes three Shires and a vast unincorporated area. James has over thirty years experience in the arts and cultural
profession as an art administrator, teacher, practicing artist,
cultural development He has worked for local government for fifteen years in Tamworth, Moree and Deniliquin. He has been the Director of the Hawkesbury Community Arts Workshops, the Director of the Tamworth City Gallery, the Moree Plains Gallery and the Peppin Heritage Centre in Deniliquin and most recently the Cultural Development Officer for Deniliquin Council. James has undertaken research in museum practice and curatorial study at museums and galleries in Europe and has promotion and marketing experience with artists, craftspeople, performers, artists’ co-operatives, musical and performing groups, regional galleries and cultural institutions as well as major festivals. Recently he developed the Marketing and Business Plan for the Deni — Play on the Plains and World Record Ute MusterFestival. Other innovative projects initiatied by James include roles as craftsperson-in-residence and artist-in-residence; the Longpaddock — Living Museum project and the development of an Aboriginal Artists’ Co-operative (Yurundiali). James can be contacted on Tel 08 8087 9035 |