The board of Arts Upper Hunter has appointment Carolyn O’Brien as the Acting Executive Director and Anna Rankmore as the Restart Project Officer.
Carolyn (left) has been a ‘local’ in the Upper Hunter area for a while, with qualifications in Business Management and Administration, with experience in marketing, event management, audience development, risk management, career development, economic development and public gallery management.
Her career includes Management roles in Tourism, Finance, Employment Support, Local Government and now Regional Arts Development.
Carolyn has previously been a board member of the Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music, Arts Upper Hunter and Transcare.
Her acumen for business and community development, combined with a passion for creative enterprise and a sound local knowledge of community groups and industry partners, has seen her ‘jump’ into her new role with Arts Upper Hunter as Acting Executive Director of Arts Upper Hunter.
You can contact Carolyn by calling the office on 6541 4776, mobile 0409 382 509 or via email rado@artsupperhunter.com.au
Arts Upper Hunter has engaged Anna Rankmore as the part time Restart Project Officer. Anna is a Muswellbrook videographer and composer with IT and social media skills. Anna will document many of the Restart Projects and Microgrants activities and commence working on the Upper Hunter Art Trail.