Kaiela Arts is supported by a dedicated team of staff and community members who work together to promote Indigenous art and culture. The team plays an essential role in supporting local talent and fostering a vibrant, inclusive space for creative expression.
Our Staff
Anita Larkin
Anita Larkin
Art Centre Manager
Lyn Thorpe
Lyn Thorpe
Strategic Cultural Projects Lead
Tarn Parker
Tarn Parker
Kaiela Arts artist / Studio Manager
Ally Knight
Ally Knight
Kaiela Arts artist/Ceramics Coordinator. Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja Wurrung and Kamilaroi
Kristen Retallick
Kristen Retallick
Galnyatj Visual Arts Educator and Mentor
Tarli Dean-Atkinson
Tarli Dean-Atkinson
Creative Exchange Coordinator. Yorta Yorta & Moiraban
Steph Walker
Steph Walker
Public Programs and Engagement Coordinator. Yorta Yorta, Kuku Yalanji, Girrimay
Mimi Leung
Mimi Leung
Marketing and Communications
Sam Forrester
Sam Forrester
Front of House. Yorta Yorta
Our Board
Glennys Briggs
Glennys Briggs
Board Member. Yorta Yorta, Taungurrung, Wiradjuri, Palawa
Bryan Andy
Bryan Andy
Board Member. Yorta Yorta
Dixon Patten
Dixon Patten
Board Member
Alice Petitt
Alice Petitt
Board Member. Wemba Wemba, Ngiyampaa, Wiradjuri
Michael Tynan
Michael Tynan
Board Member
Belinda Briggs
Belinda Briggs
Vice President
Robert “Bobby” Nicholls
Robert “Bobby” Nicholls
President. Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja Wurrung, Wadjablok
