Peter Denham Appointed Director of Rockhampton Museum of Art; Australian Festival of Chamber Music Adds Board Members
Peter Denham has been appointed as the new Director of the Rockhampton Museum of Art, bringing extensive experience from over 30 years in the cultural sector. His previous positions include significant contributions to renowned institutions such as the Queensland Museum and the National Gallery of Victoria. In related news, the Australian Festival of Chamber Music has announced new board members to facilitate the festival's transition to Cairns. This development is part of wider leadership changes within the arts framework, although details regarding the new board members or specifics on the festival's move were not disclosed.
Key facts
- Peter Denham is the new Director of the Rockhampton Museum of Art.
- Denham has over 30 years of experience in the museum, gallery, and cultural sectors.
- He previously held senior roles at Queensland Museum, Powerhouse Museum Sydney, Museum of Brisbane, Queensland Art Gallery, Cairns Regional Gallery, Art Exhibitions Australia, and the National Gallery of Victoria.
- The Australian Festival of Chamber Music has made new board appointments.
- The board appointments aim to help the annual event make the most of its new home in Cairns.
- The Rockhampton Museum of Art is located in Rockhampton, Queensland.
- The Australian Festival of Chamber Music is an annual event based in Cairns, Queensland.
- The appointments were reported in ArtsHub's 'On the move' industry news column.
Entities
Artists
- Peter Denham
- Emma-Kate Wilson
- Bob Brown
Institutions
- Rockhampton Museum of Art
- Australian Festival of Chamber Music
- Queensland Museum
- Powerhouse Museum Sydney
- Museum of Brisbane
- Queensland Art Gallery
- Cairns Regional Gallery
- Art Exhibitions Australia
- National Gallery of Victoria
- ArtsHub
- The Conversation
- Bob Brown Foundation
Locations
- Rockhampton
- Australia
- Cairns
- Queensland
- Sydney
- Brisbane
- Tasmania
- Takayna