Australian Arts Organizations Announce Leadership Changes and Transitions
Several Australian arts institutions have announced new appointments and departures. Lucy Guerin Inc in Melbourne appointed Kylie McRae as Executive Director and Co-CEO, effective May 11. McRae brings over two decades of production experience across various art forms. Meanwhile, Speak Percussion's founding Artistic Director Eugene Ughetti departed after 25 years, with Kaylie Melville taking over as Artistic Director. Footscray Community Arts appointed Lung Ong as Board Chair and Bianca Benjamin as Deputy Chair, following Julia White's six-year tenure as Chair.
Key facts
- Kylie McRae appointed Executive Director and Co-CEO of Lucy Guerin Inc
- McRae begins role on May 11, bringing over 20 years of production experience
- Eugene Ughetti departs Speak Percussion after 25 years as founding Artistic Director
- Kaylie Melville becomes new Artistic Director of Speak Percussion
- Footscray Community Arts names Lung Ong as Board Chair and Bianca Benjamin as Deputy Chair
Entities
Artists
- Kylie McRae
- Eugene Ughetti
- Kaylie Melville
- Lucy Guerin
Institutions
- Lucy Guerin Inc
- Speak Percussion
- Footscray Community Arts
- Chamber Made
- Polyglot Theatre
Locations
- Melbourne
- Australia