SIX new directors have been appointed to the Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) Limited board, each of whom come with extensive experience to assist in guiding the future of the new SAM.
The new directors include Jeannie Furphy, Jo Gartner, Stephen Merrylees, Kimberley Moulton, Drew Pettifer and Naomi Ryan. The six will join Greater Shepparton City Council nominated position holders, Peter Harriott and Chris Teitzel as well as SAM Foundation representative, John Head.
Director and company secretary, Chris Teitzel said SAM Limited has been established as a company limited by guarantee to operate the SAM as a public art museum.
“SAM Ltd has established a board with great diversity of skills and backgrounds. We have representatives from the legal, art, indigenous, community, financial, business, marketing and education sectors,” Mr Teitzel said.
“All of the board are strongly connected to Greater Shepparton.
“This is a great opportunity for skilled, experienced and knowledgeable people to direct the new SAM to provide an inspiring, community hub for locals to meet and socialise.”
