Zali Morgan Named Artistic Director of Tarnanthi Festival

Zali Morgan takes over as Artistic Director of the Tarnanthi Festival, one of several creative leadership changes announced this week alongside new appointments at Melbourne Recital Centre and Universal Music. Morgan works as an artist, curator and cultural worker, with a practice centred on decolonising and Indigenising collections and curatorial methods. Jason Smith, Director of AGSA, welcomed the appointment, crediting Morgan with a strong curatorial vision, deep cultural knowledge and a steadfast commitment to community-led practice. The Tarnanthi role places Morgan at the helm of a festival focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. Separate appointments reported in the same round include a new Gallery Manager for Lewers: Penrith Regional Gallery. The announcements were compiled by ArtsHub, Australia's independent online arts resource, which marked its 25th year of publishing, media and marketplace work serving the country's arts industry.