MEET OUR TEAM
We promote local arts and crafts in Western Australia's Goldfields region
through exhibitions, workshops and engagement in community projects and events.
We are a volunteer-run organisation - Meet our Committee.
LINDA BELTON
CHAIR
I am a practicing visual artist who loves to work with the community to inspire all ages to participate in arts engagement. I see so much potential to bring arts to the Goldfields region for all to enjoy through Golden Mile Art events and networking.
KELLY ARCARO
VICE CHAIR
I'm a part-time fibre artist working in a broad range of mediums. Art is central to my connection with the world around me and I am passionate about educating people to consider art beyond paint and pencil. I believe every person has the potential to create art in whatever form speaks to them.
DONNA MALEC
SECRETARY
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CHRISTINE JOHNSTON
TREASURER
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KEN SHARPE
Committee Member
I am a ridiculously passionate photographer with a real love for the Goldfields and the arts scene. Being part of this group allows me to engage with artists and develop art in what is an already vibrant arena
MEL TAYLOR
Committee Member
I am a Kalgoorlie artist who works from my home studio. Kalgoorlie has a vibrant art community and I am motivated to support and promote the arts in our city. Golden Mile Art is a fantastic community group that puts its members first and strives to develop artists of all genres in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
CHUCK THOMAS
Committee Member
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AMY ASTILL
Committee Member
I am a Goldfields girl who is involved in theatre and art around the community and works full-time at a local not-for-profit organisation. I believe that Golden Mile Art does important work in the space of promoting our tourism and arts sector - an initiative I am keen to be a part of in different capacities.
MARTA PERONA
Committee Member
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GINA PRICE
Committee Member - Membership Officer
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Sometimes we hire contractors to work on bigger projects, events, and contracts.
These are our current helpers.
DONNA MALEC
Project Administrator
Donna is working to facilitate deliverables associated with our successful funding arrangements. These include masterclass workshops through City of Kalgoorlie Boulder funding and a wet area extension to our Art House funded through a small grants program as a result of the funding commitment of the State Government election. Among other administration tasks building on our services and sustainability. Donna brings with her a wealth of organisation and Goldfields arts knowledge.
OKSANA WALTERS
Art House Officer
Oksana is a practicing artist who enjoys working in a variety of areas such as painting, pottery, weaving, silk painting, felting, knitting, macrame, and more. She brings with her a wealth of experience including 20+ years of experience in galleries, event management art shops, and workshops. Her role is to empower artists and offers hands-on help and advice with what you need for your workshops, exhibition entries, and market stalls. She also coordinates assett and arthouse hire, fundraising and promotional campaigns, artwork scanning, and printing, events, and volunteers. You will find Oksana in the Art House on Fridays from 8.30am - 12.30pm and by appointment.
JOIN ART CREW
We are always welcoming Art Crew! We'd love to have you as part of the team.
No need to be on the committee, just hang out behind the scenes with the cool kids.
Learn and enjoy planning exhibitions, fundraising marketing, art admin, housekeeping and more....
