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Burrinja appoints Melanie Burge as its new Creative Director & CEO
Burrinja appoints Melanie Burge as its new Creative Director & CEO
Burrinja Cultural Centre has announced the appointment of Melanie Burge as its new Creative Director & CEO.
Melanie Burge is a creative industries producer experienced in developing and delivering diverse programs. She has worked with artists and artistic companies from across Australia and around the world.
Prior to her appointment at Burrinja, Melanie was Program Producer at the Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM) in Melbourne. Melanie’s 20-year professional career includes roles at Melbourne International Arts Festival (now RISING), Adelaide Fringe, Arts Projects Australia, Brisbane Festival, Christchurch Arts Festival and Melbourne International Film Festival.
Melanie holds a Bachelor of Arts from Flinders University and a Graduate Diploma in Arts Management from the University of South Australia. She is a proud board member of Auspicious Arts Projects, a not-for-profit creative community management organisation.
Melanie will begin her new role on Tuesday 6 August 2024.
Image: New CEO & Creative Director Melanie Burge. Photo: James Henry.
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