As the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) welcomed its 20 millionth visitor last month, it was good news that followed in the wake of a tough few months, which saw the Museum questioned over its funding challenges.
As Cotter managed that physical and emotional re-entry, she was also hugely aware of the MCA’s institutional standing.
Feeling the pressure of funding shortfalls, Cotter says: ‘I’m a person that, as long as you’re moving and you’re hitting these milestones, we’re getting somewhere.’
Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's Senior Contributor, after 12 years in the role as National Visual Arts Editor. She has worked for extended periods in America and Southeast Asia, as gallerist, arts administrator and regional contributing editor for a number of magazines, including Hong Kong based Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. She is an Art Tour leader for the AGNSW Members, and lectures regularly on the state of the arts. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW.
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