Post by Melbourne Art Foundation

Melbourne Art Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of six new Board Members: Kate Dinon, Charlotte Day, Margaret Moore, Viktor Kravchenko, Sarah Murray and James McGrath. The Foundation also extends its sincere thanks to outgoing Board Members Joanna Strumpf, Andrew Jensen, and Nicholas Thompson for their valued contribution, leadership, and ongoing support. This expansion of the Melbourne Art Foundation Board reflects a strategic strengthening of the organisation’s leadership as it continues to evolve its flagship initiative, the Melbourne Art Fair. The new Directors bring diverse expertise across contemporary art practice, gallery leadership, cultural institutions, brand strategy, and the broader creative industries. Their combined skills and networks will further strengthen the Foundation’s ability to support and promote contemporary art and living artists through ambitious programming, strategic partnerships and audience development. These appointments position the organisation to expand its impact, deepen industry connections and respond to new opportunities. We warmly welcome: ·     Kate Dinon, Partner at Character + Distinction, and brand strategist with decades of experience ·     Charlotte Day, Director of the Potter Museum of Art and Buxton Contemporary ·     Margaret Moore, Founder and Director of Moore Contemporary and former Curator of Visual Arts at Perth Festival ·     Viktor Kravchenko, Co-Founder/Co-Director, Nasha Gallery ·     Sarah Murray, Associate Director at Niagara Galleries and committed supporter of the Australian gallery sector ·    James McGrath, former Creative Chairman of Clemenger BBDO and longstanding advocate for creativity and culture These appointments mark an exciting new chapter for the Foundation’s future initiatives and continued commitment to supporting contemporary art and artists across Australia. We look forward to the knowledge, perspectives and energy our new Board Members will bring to the organisation. https://lnkd.in/gEy-Zizs