Chamber of Arts and Culture Western Australia has revealed several board changes, including Anthony Hasluck’s appointment as chair to replace outgoing June Moorhouse.
Chamber of Arts and Culture Western Australia has revealed several board changes, including Anthony Hasluck’s appointment as chair to replace outgoing June Moorhouse.
Mr Hasluck, who is the managing director and co-founder of Clarity Communications, joined the chamber as a board director just two months ago, bringing a variety of public relations and consulting experience to the organisation.
Ms Moorhouse started with the Chamber of Arts and Culture WA in 2018 and elevated to the role of chair in December 2022.
After six years of service, she is expected to exit the chamber on October 7 following the 2024 annual general meeting.
During her tenure as chair, the chamber undertook a seven-month review of its business model from January to July 2023.
It then secured state government funding in October, valued at $800,000, to be delivered over two years.
The Chamber of Arts and Culture WA has also announced the addition of two new members, Soula Veyradier and Suzanne Worner, and the reappointment of serving board members Fiona Sinclair and Libby Klysz.
Ms Veyradier brings vast experience to the chamber from her work in the arts and culture industry across Australia and Europe.
She served at WA-based arts organisation SPACED for seven years and has also sat on a range of boards including Fremantle Biennale Arts Advisory, Regional Arts WA, East Fremantle Public Art Committee, and the Australian Museums and Galleries National Council.
Ms Worner, who is general manager of Revelation Perth International Film Festival, had a 20-year career in journalism as ABC News production manager, before moving into freelance work.
Ms Worner joined the film festival in 2011 and was appointed to her current role two years later.
Chamber of Arts and Culture WA chief executive Tania Hudson said Ms Moorhouse’s leadership as chair helped guide the organisation’s development over the past 18 months.
“June stepped into the role at a moment of great uncertainty for the chamber, overseeing an organisational review and the adoption of a new business model and strategic plan for the organisation,” she said.
“Her leadership and commitment to the Chamber and Western Australia’s arts, culture and creative industries sectors are borne out in her achievements in the role, most notably securing peak body funding for the chamber to continue to champion the essential place of arts and culture for everyone, everywhere across WA.
“On a personal level, I am extremely grateful for June’s wisdom, warmth and professionalism, which have been a mainstay of my time at the chamber.”
Ms Moorhouse said it had been an honour to lead the chamber on behalf of the arts and culture sector.
“It’s only through collective action and a united voice that we will bring about the change needed to ensure the centrality of this sector in the daily lives of West Australians is realised,” she said.
“I am excited to see how the chamber’s next chapter unfolds. I am proud of what we have achieved together, and I have full confidence that the chamber, under Tania and Anthony’s leadership, will continue to drive meaningful change for the WA community and our members.”