What We Do
What we do
We are passionate about the arts in regional communities. We contribute directly to the arts and cultural lifeblood of the Border region by working directly with individuals, communities and local government to assist them in developing the arts and cultural life of their communities.
Murray Arts is one of 14 Regional Arts Boards in NSW and also part of the Regional Arts Victoria Cultural Network. We service the local government areas of AlburyCity, Greater Hume and Federation in NSW and Wodonga City, Indigo and Towong in Victoria.
Our aim is to actively assist the ongoing development of, and participation in arts and culture throughout the Border region.
'Smart Arts' is a program of skills and professional development workshops which runs throughout the year for artists, community organisations and in schools. To find out more about the workshops running in your community. Click here
Are you looking for funding for your project? Do you need some help in developing a grant application? Murray Arts offers one on one grant advice, a database of funding opportunities and grant writing workshops throughout the year. Find out more by visiting our grants database.
Murray Arts is the information hub on arts and cultural activities in the Border and North East. You can find out what's happening in the region, get the latest news, or be a feature artist all in the one place! Click here
Did you know our e-newsletter is delivered each month to a huge subscriber base right across the region? Don't miss your opportunity to get information on your event out to a regional audience by promoting your activities through the e-newsletter - click here to find out deadlines and subscribe. Subscribe here
Murray Arts works in partnership with communities and organisations to deliver strategic projects in our region. To get the latest information on our projects. Click here
Murray Arts 2017 Annual Report
Murray Arts 2017 Audited Financials
Find out more about what we've achieved in the past by looking at our Annual Program Reports.
Murray Arts Program Report 2017
Murray Arts Program Report 2016
Murray Arts Program Report 2015
Murray Arts Program Report 2014
Murray Arts Program Report 2013
Murray Arts Program Report 2012
Click here to download a copy of our Strategic Plan 2015 - 2018.
Our Region
Our Region
The Murray Arts region is Wiradjuri and Dhudhuroa country. Murray Arts acknowledges and respects the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we work.
Murray arts is the peak body and support agency for arts and cultural development in the Border/ NE Vic region. We facilitate and promote the arts within our 6 local government areas of AlburyCity, Greater Hume and Federation in NSW and City of Wodonga, Indigo and Towong in North East Victoria.
We Value
We Value
Just as the Murray is the lifeblood of the region served by Murray Arts, for 14 years the organisation (Regional Arts Board Albury Wodonga from 1996-2003) has served the arts and cultural communities of the Border region.
At Murray Arts we value:
- Artistic endeavour, creativity and integrity.
- The arts as a medium to challenge us and explore our humanity.
- The opportunity to participate, express ourselves and access all artforms.
- Community wellbeing through the arts.
- The ability of the arts to connect us.
The Murray Arts Strategic Plan 2015-2018 has identified the following key strategic priorities:
- Information and Communication
- Forging Strong Partnerships
- Building Community Capacity
- Strategic Project Delivery
- A Sustainable Organisation
Our Board
Our Board
Murray Arts is a not for profit incorporated association, governed by a Board. In consultation with Murray Arts staff, representatives from our member councils as well as other arts organisations “steer” the operations of the organisation.
Please note that the Murray Arts Board as of the close of the AGM held on the 26 April 2018 consists of:
• Chair & Secretary: Tahni Froudist – also Public Officer
• Deputy Chair: Diane Shepheard (Indigo Shire representative on Strategic Advisory Council)
• Treasurer: David Thurley (AlburyCity representative on Strategic Advisory Council)
The inaugural members of the Strategic Advisory Council are:
• Cr David Thurley, Albury City
• Cr Diane Shepheard, Indigo Shire Council
• Cr Annette Schilg – Greater Hume Shire
• Cr Jenni Starr – Towong Shire
Our Core Partnerships
Our Core Partnerships
2018 Core Funding Partner: NSW Government│Create NSW
Local Government Partners: AlburyCity│City of Wodonga│Indigo Shire│Greater Hume Shire│Towong Shire │Federation Shire
Peak Regional Arts Bodies: Regional Arts NSW│Regional Arts Victoria
Murray Arts Staff
Murray Arts Staff
Alyce Fisher - Executive Director
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Alyce Fisher is the Executive Director of Murray Arts. No stranger to the role, Alyce has previously worked as the Regional Arts Development Officer for South West Arts, based in Deniliquin from 2009 – 2013. There she worked to raise the profile of the organisation instigating numerous arts projects which left an impressive mark on the regions art scene.
Having joined Murray Arts in January 2017, Alyce’s mission is to deliver outstanding programs and projects for the local arts community.
With a background in the dramatic arts, Alyce has extensive experience in touring, production and development, having run her own theatre company, she is acutely aware of the challenges facing artists in regional areas and is passionate about guiding the Murray Arts catchment in new and exciting directions.
Tiffany Ward (Yorta Yorta) - Aboriginal Arts Officer
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Tiffany is a young, proud Aboriginal woman living and working in the Albury/Wodonga region. Tiffany’s passion for Aboriginal performing arts was sparked by her involvement with ‘Black Border Theatre’ at Hothouse. A recent graduate of Wodonga Senior Secondary College, Tiffany was the recipient of an Indigenous scholarship, as well as an Aboriginal school-based traineeship with the National Australia Bank.
Tiffany's position as Aboriginal Arts Officer at Murray Arts, commencing in January 2018, sees her connecting with her community across a diverse array of Aboriginal art forms, expanding the Aboriginal Artist Network (AAN) and working towards an exciting arts future in the border region.
Bethany Thorber (Wiradjuri) - Aboriginal Arts Curator
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Bethany is an emerging Aboriginal artist living and working in the North East. Her mob originated from around Euabalong in Central Western NSW, on Wiradjuri country. She’s always been passionate about Aboriginal arts and community engagement, particularly with Indigenous youth.
These engagements have been developed through mural projects, workshops, and exhibitions, as well as her participation in Lorraine Connelly-Northey’s On Country residency at MAMA in 2014.
In her role as the inaugural curator of burraja Gallery, starting in October 2017, Bethany will liaise with local Aboriginal arts practitioners and their community to create an immersive and innovative space that represents their individual and collective Artistic vision.
Julianna Toth - Communications Officer
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Julianna Toth has a professional background in development, strategy and communications for arts and culture organisations – with a Master of Arts degree in Arts Management. Most recent roles include working at Emerging Writers Festival as Marketing & Publicity Coordinator and as Publicist at Miranda Brown Publicity. Julianna has an affinity for working with community arts organisations – with huge respect for the importance and impact regional arts play in building community, introducing new ideas and as a way to tell our stories. Julianna joined the Murray Arts Team in September 2018.
Rod Bramich - Bookkeeper
Rod Bramich joins us in the office at Murray Arts to support the organisation with bookkeeping and reporting functions. All enquiries regarding accounts please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Image credit: Michael Griffin, 'Art in the Wetlands' by Bronwyn Cossor
