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As part of the next phase of development for the Gold Coast Cultural Precinct, the Board of The Arts Centre Gold Coast has announced the creation of a new role, CEO/Director, and the appointment of Criena Gehrke to that role.​
Currently Executive Coordinator Arts and Culture, City of Gold Coast, Criena is the author of the Gold Coast Culture Strategy 2023 and has been a key facilitator of the cultural renaissance the region is currently experiencing. Over the last 4 years, she has built a dynamic and highly effective team for the Council’s Arts and Culture unit and created an extensive suite of programs and initiatives for artists living and working in the region.​