Our Staff & Board

 
 
 

Sit Beneath - installation at The Arboretum, Batlow by Julie Roche, image by Tayla Martin 2021

Our Staff

Tim Kurylowicz

Executive Director
p. 02 69216890
e. exec@easternriverinaarts.org.au

54-58 Johnston St, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 - by appointment.

Tim Kurylowicz is the Executive Director of Eastern Riverina Arts. He leads a team with a passion for creative cultural development that brings real world change. In 2021 Tim and his team produced the Arbour Festival, a 50 day festival in a forest to mark the first anniversary of the Dunns Road bushfires. In 2023 they established the Station Creative Workspace, a creative hub in Wagga Wagga bringing creative people together to work, collaborate and do business. He has worked for local government, museums and the not-for-profit sector shaping community and cultural projects that break down barriers and bring people together.

Ashleigh Baxter

Program & Partnerships Manager

p. 02 69216890

e. ashleigh@easternriverinaarts.org.au

Ashleigh Baxter is the Program & Partnerships Manager at Eastern Riverina Arts and is passionate about contributing to the enrichment of arts, culture and creative industries in Regional NSW. She manages the activation and utilisation of the Station Creative Workspace and works closely with artists, community groups and organisations to build partnerships that unlock opportunities for creative industries development in the region.

She has worked for local government, museums, art galleries and the not-for-profit sector as a curator and project manager of exhibitions, collections, public programs and community development projects in Regional NSW.

Brittany Hefren

Communications & Engagement Officer P/T

p. 02 69216890

e. brittany@easternriverinaarts.org.au

Brittany Hefren is the Communications and Engagement Officer at Eastern Riverina Arts, where she has championed regional creatives since 2021. She leads ERA’s communications strategy, publishing engaging content across the ERA website, newsletter, social media, and Creative Riverina directory.

With a Bachelor of Creative Industries (Design & Visual Arts) and expertise in visual storytelling, photography, and graphic design, Brittany is passionate about celebrating the work of Riverina creatives and fostering the growth of emerging talent. Outside of ERA, Brittany is a practicing photo-media artist and freelance photographer.

Remy Chadwick

Regional Tour Producer P/T

p. 02 69216890

e. remy@easternriverinaarts.org.au

Remy Chadwick is the Regional Tour Producer at Eastern Riverina Arts, overseeing the Riverina Touring Network. This initiative connects performing arts venues across the region, empowering rural communities to host local performances and creating a new touring circuit for artists in regional NSW.

With a background in launching new projects, Remy has worked in business development (exports), community arts, and as a performer, producer, and writer. He has also taught Creative Industries at Charles Sturt University. Remy is passionate about integrating faith and the arts.

Our Board

Eastern Riverina Arts is overseen by a skills-based Board of Directors who ensure sound governance and a robust strategic plan is in place. 

Our board comprises 5 directors who are directly elected to the board, and 2 further representatives of our Regional Advisory Committee (which has a representative from each of our member Councils).

Our board is full of talented and committed people guiding the strategic direction of the organisation and ensuring it is governed sustainably, ethically and legally. If you would like more information about our Board, please contact the executive director at exec@easternriverinaarts.org.au.

Ann Sutton

Chair

Ann Sutton has a strong background in administration and management in retail business.  She’s a graduate of the AICD Company Director’s Course and has many years experience on retail and NFP Boards.  Ann is a strong supporter of regional arts and currently enjoys working with many local artists in her business advisory role.

Vanessa Keenan

Deputy Chair

Vanessa is a Snowy Valleys based arts management consultant with a strong background in governance with membership of several government and not-for-profit boards and committees. She also has extensive experience managing national humanitarian grant programs and is a practising artist.

Craig Richardson

Treasurer

Craig has more than 30 years experience working in senior financial and governance roles in the local government and university sector. He is a CPA accredited Accountant.

Freda Nicholls

Board Member

Freda is a professional writer and an experienced community leader, with more than 20 years experience leading community and cultural groups in the Riverina region. She is a founding member and chair of the Jugiong Writers Festival Committee. 

Madeleine Scully

Board Member (Regional Advisory Committee)

Madeleine is the Manager of Community Services at Wagga Wagga City Council. She brings strong strategic and cultural planning skills to the board. Madeleine also has a professional background in Museum practice.

Sue Wood

Board Member

Sue Wood is a former senior lecturer in the School of Communications and Creative Industries at Charles Sturt University. She is a practicing visual artist and has a PhD in art history.

Fiona Piltz

Board Member

Fiona is a Human Resources professional with over 20 years experience. She has worked in Local and Federal Government, and in the private sector. She brings strong strategic planning, change management and governance experience. 

Governance

Eastern Riverina Arts Inc is a not-for-profit incorporated association, established in 1991 as Eastern Riverina Arts Program Inc. Eastern Riverina Arts is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission.