Our Staff

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.

Anne Lowe

Chair

Anne was elected to the board in late 2017. She has extensive experience in Governance from Executive and Senior positions in the vocational education and training sector of NSW. She is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. 

Ann Sutton

Deputy 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.

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.

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.