On the move: latest arts sector appointments

New CEOs, Executive Directors, Literary Editors and more make up this week’s round-up of arts sector comings and goings.
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New Executive Director for Art Gallery Society of New South Wales

The Art Gallery Society of New South Wales has announced the appointment of Yvette Pratt as Executive Director. Pratt previously served as the Society’s Chief Operating Officer for two years.

Pratt is also President of the Australian Federation of Friends of Museums. She previously held the position of Head of Education and Engagement Centre at the Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney and Public Programs Manager at the National Gallery of Victoria, among other public engagement roles. Recognised as a skilled leader, she comes to the role with a background in company direction, education, engagement and information technology.

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Richard Watts OAM is ArtsHub's former National Performing Arts Editor; he also presents the weekly program SmartArts on Three Triple R FM. Richard is a life member of the Melbourne Queer Film Festival, a Melbourne Fringe Festival Living Legend, and was awarded the 2019 Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards' Facilitator's Prize in early 2020. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Green Room Awards Association in 2021, and a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in June 2024. Photo: Fiona Hamilton. Follow Richard on Bluesky @richardthewatts.bsky.social and Instagram @richard.l.watts