Directors
Bruny Island Foundation
for the Arts
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Graham Bury has a long time commitment to the arts, having helped establish a vibrant arts sector during his 9 year term as Mayor for the Kingborough Council, the local government region in which Bruny Island is located.
In addition to Graham's arts based achievements, he has enjoyed a career as one of Hobart's most respected paediatricians. Graham is passionate about helping others. His commitment to charitable work and public service in general also includes two years as National Chairman of Save the Children Australia, as well as ongoing membership of a number of boards.
As Chairperson of the Foundation, Graham brings broad vision to the Board. He is particularly inspired by the model of Fogo Island, Newfoundland, which he and his partner Lois have visited and researched with a particular interest in arts-based social enterprise. Fogo Island is, like Bruny, an Island on the edge of the world.
CHAIRPERSON
GRAHAM BURY
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
CAROLINE RANNERSBERGER
Caroline Rannersberger is a prominent contemporary Australian artist, and is represented in major public, private and corporate collections throughout Australia.
Alongside her own practice, Caroline has worked in the arts sector for over 30 years, including arts education in the tertiary sector, arts administration, project management and curatorial services.
In addition to her art related work, Caroline holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science and volunteers in hospice care. In this context she is developing the Legacy Painting concept. She also has extensive experience in international marketing and education.
Caroline is a Director of Social Justice Communications Pty Ltd, a family company that develops social initiatives and strives to provide ethical services across a range of sectors.
In her role as Director of the Foundation, Caroline provides creative direction, curatorial management and administrative services.
SECRETARY
MATHEW FAGAN
Mathew Fagan has a keen interest in the arts and Bruny Island. With a background in law and communications, he has served on the boards of a number of charities and non-government organisations.
Mathew's professional expertise is broad, and includes land rights claims supporting native title; executive roles in the public service; and direct support and management of arts projects.
In 2001, Mathew established Social Justice Communications Pty Ltd, a company that develops social initiatives and provides ethical services across a range of sectors.
As Secretary of the Foundation, Mat provides governance, financial management and general administrative services.
DIRECTOR
LOIS BURY
Lois operates a Tasmanian business based around art and illustration. Her focus is mainly on the environment and in particular, Bruny Island. Together with her partner, Graham Bury, Lois has a particular interest in the models of social enterprise exemplified through the work of Fogo Island Arts, Newfoundland, Canada.
Actively engaged in Tasmanian visual arts projects, Lois combines her skills in illustration with her interest in youth programs and has illustrated five children’s books, including a continuing series of the endangered birds and animals on Bruny Island.
Previously Lois worked as a midwife and educator, but throughout her busy career always found time to work within her practice of drawing and painting.
In her role as Director, Lois is keen to see Bruny Island become a hub for arts-based practice, including writing, film, performing arts and visual arts.
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