Education focus for gallery

By STEVE GRAY

THE Stanthorpe Art Gallery has appointed a new manager.
Highly qualified for the role, Nicola Holly has a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honours in English and History of Art and Master’s degree with Honours in Modern and Contemporary Art, both from University College Cork.
Ms Holly has experience running the commercial Heiser Gallery in Brisbane.
She was also classroom facilitator at the San Diego Museum of Art where she collaborated on curriculum for school children, encouraging them in their artistic endeavours by exposing them to workshops on individual artists.
She also liaised with parents about their children’s work and organised visits to art galleries.
President of the gallery, Mike Roselt said Ms Holly will bring enthusiasm and energy to the role.
“On behalf of the committee of management I’d like to welcome Nicola to our community and gallery and wish her every success in her role as Gallery Manager,” Mr Roselt said.