About
The City of Albany offers a range of arts and cultural services aimed at building the cultural and social fabric of our community and reflecting Albany's identity as a highly creative and arts-engaged regional hub.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Menang Noongar people(s) as the traditional custodians of the land on which the City of Albany is situated.
Arts & Culture Team Vision
To present a multi art form program of cultural and creative events that challenge, excite, inspire and engage local community and visitors to the region.
Arts & Culture Objectives
- Promote and reflect our community’s identity, cultural diversity and heritage.
- Promote inclusivity and contribute to social cohesion.
- Foster innovation, experimentation and imagination.
- Support and promote professional and aspiring Great Southern artists, artisans, designers, makers and performers.
- Foster and support the development of a sustainable local cultural and creative economy
- Support and promote excellence and contemporary artistic practice
- Reflect on national and global issues
Staff Profiles
The Arts & Culture team are a creative, talented and passionate bunch that work hard to contribute to a varied and vibrant local scene through developing and delivering programs across both the Albany Town Hall and the Vancouver Arts Centre.
Manager Arts & Culture - Paul Nielsen
- Strategic Leadership & Planning
- Operational Oversight, Financial Management & Reporting
- Stakeholder Management & Community Engagement
Visual Arts Officer - Indra Geidans
- Town Hall Exhibition Program Development and Delivery
- Town Hall Gallery Coordination
- Artwork in the Public Domain Approvals and Processes
- Town Hall Gallery Education and Public programs
Exhibition Support Officer - Vashti Innes-Brown
- Administration of City of Albany Art Collection and loan scheme
- Administration support for Town Hall Exhibition Program
- Support for delivery of Public and Education Programs for Town Hall Gallery
- Exhibition installation and support to community gallery hirers
Venue Support Officer - Jana Ridillova
- Administration and event support for Town Hall Bookings
- Customer Communications and Marketing
Administration Officers - Tahli Crosby & Francesca van der Horst
- Artist in Residence Program Administration
- School Holiday Programs
- Administration and event support for Vancouver Arts Centre programs
- Vancouver Arts Centre Bookings and Hire
- Town Hall Artisan Shop Coordination and Sales
- Customer Communications and Marketing
Customer Service Officer - Eve Young
- Vancouver Arts Centre Bookings and Hire
- Customer Communications and Marketing