JOIN THE BOARD OF BALLARAT EVOLVE

Ballarat Evolve are seeking volunteer board directors to join us in our mission to connect creative people with landlords and their empty spaces.

What’s involved?

We have monthly board meetings where we discuss members of the creative community who have expressed interest in taking up a license with a landlord in Ballarat. That landlord might have been managing an empty space, be in between projects, dealing with other issues that have prevented them from securing a commercial lease.

We match those parties together with a series of interviews, discussions and site visits to create economically sustainable and viable outcomes for all parties. Generally speaking we’re looking for a few hours a week of your time to work on our variety of tasks. If you are available to support us by working in The Unicorn Collection on Saturdays, that’s a major plus.

What are we looking for?

Do-ers. Administrator types who can get things done. People with experience in arts administration, real estate, the creative world or simply people who want to contribute to the enrichment of the Ballarat community, the creative people, the small business operators and the general enjoyment of our local landscape.

Still keen?

Please email admin@ballaratevolve.org.au and introduce yourself with a short CV and we’ll be in touch with you as soon as we can.

Our Board

Founder of Ballarat Evolve.

Strategic decision-maker and advocate with a passion for delivering programs of work that make a positive difference to a community’s wellbeing; knitting together the arts, cultural issues, social concerns and economics.

Over twenty-five years experience in developing, implementing and evaluating complex business strategies. Experienced in working within the public and private sectors. Business owner and operator.

Creative City Strategic Lead, City of Ballarat. Embedding creative thinking at the heart of the council decision-making. Successfully applied and secured UNESCO Creative City designation in November 2019. Operating the arts and culture programming including establishing new pathways for artists, musicians, creatives and others to thrive. Responsible for oversight and implementation of the public art programming, rewriting of public art policy and masterplan. Coordination of arts incubator.

Experienced Accountant with a demonstrated history of working in the accounting industry.

Skilled in Tax Preparation, Financial Statements, Auditing, and Accounting.

Strong accounting professional with a Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Management focused in Accounting/Marketing from University of Ballarat.

Ben provides a range of financial services as the owner and manager of Bespoke Business Services.

Angela has been working closely with makers, creators, artists and designers since 2007. Angela began her career with 13 years in multi-national corporate Information Technology roles working with emerging Internet technologies (including Coca-Cola Amatil and IBM). Single-handedly she built Leeloo.com.au which supported handmade businesses and nurtured emerging designers.

After getting the attention of Etsy, they appointed her as Australian Community Manager responsible for seller acquisition, development and education. Amongst her additional experience she includes roles as Communications Manager at Garage Sale Trail, ANZ Agent at Illustration X and Communications and Sponsorships Manager at The Finders Keepers Markets.

Angela is the founder, owner and director of D'Alton Baker Productions, Make Good Things Happen and the Australian Makers Directory, businesses designed to support the maker community of Australia.

Hannah has joined Ballarat Evolve to support the efforts of the volunteer board members with her skills in organisation and administration.

Hannah is the Coordinator of Selection and Scholarships at Federation University, where she has worked in various student-focused administrative roles for the past 12 years. Hannah holds a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours) from Federation University and a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts) from Deakin University.

During her studies, Hannah interned at the Art Gallery of Ballarat, where she compiled a significant database recording the history of the prestigious Crouch Art Prize.

Hannah has a passion for the arts and supporting local artists as well as an interest in contributing to the local community to create more opportunities for connection.