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.

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.