Murray Arts Staff
Karen Gardner - General Manager
Karen has over 15 experience in the arts and cultural industries. Karen has a BA (Theatre/Media) and a MA Cultural Performance. Prior to commencing at Murray Arts, Karen worked as the cultural projects coordinator, and the cultural planner at Warringah Council in Sydney. Karen facilitated a number of events and projects during this time including the successful ‘Whale Songlines’ a community celebration funded by Festivals Australia.
Karen’s experience also lies in the production and management of some of Sydney’s largest events including: Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Centenary of Federation Parade, the Millennium Celebrations on Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Karen has been the General Manager of Murray Arts since 2008.Â
Strategic Projects - Vanessa Keenan
Vanessa has spent 8 years in local government in a broad range of roles including Museums, Cultural Development & Project Management. Much of her experience has focussed on community engagement and establishing policy and frameworks to deliver tangible outcomes for the community through the arts. Most recently Vanessa has finished a contract role with AlburyCity as Cultural Development Coordinator where she implemented a number of ephemeral public art projects and developed Council’s 10 Yr Urban & Public Art Strategy. Prior to this, Vanessa was Project Manager for Riverside Wagga Wagga.
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Office/Finance Manager - Vivien Naimo
Vivien has considerable experience working in administration in both government and the not for profit sector. Vivien also has a Graduate Diploma in Community Cultural Development from Community Arts Network South Australia Inc, and has worked as a volunteer in the arts communities of Deniliquin, Leeton and Albury.
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Last Updated 05/09/2011
