Shepparton Art Museum appoints Danny Lacy as its new Head of Curatorial Programming and Collections, to commence on 11 June 2024.

Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Danny Lacy in the role of Head of Curatorial Programming and Collections.

Having previously been a part of the SAM curatorial team from 2010-2012, Danny rejoins SAM with outstanding credentials, having spent the past 8 years at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery (MPRG), initially as Senior Curator and later as Gallery Director. During this period, he has led MPRG through a period of sustained growth and change. Notably, Danny was instrumental as one of the Artistic Directors behind the Mornington Peninsula’s ambitious public art project Front Beach, Back Beach, developed in collaboration with Deakin University’s Public Art Commission.

Prior to working at MPRG, Danny held an active curatorial practice across a range of contemporary art spaces, including as Director of West Space, Curator at SAM, Program Administrator at Monash University Museum of Art, and Installation & Project Coordinator at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art. He holds a Master of Arts (Visual Culture) and Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (Art History and Film Studies) from Monash University. In 2015 he was based in Singapore for three months as he undertook an Asialink Arts Management residency.

Melinda Martin, SAM CEO, says of the appointment:

“We are thrilled to welcome Danny back to SAM and to Shepparton for an exciting new chapter. Having grown up in a regional community himself, Danny understands the importance of regional art museums and the integral part they play in the community. We are looking forward to seeing the many contributions he will make to the organisation as he leads our curatorial and collections team.”

Danny says of his appointment:

“I’m really excited at the opportunity to work with Melinda and the team at SAM. I’m looking forward to returning to Shepparton, engaging with the community, inspiring people through our creative programming, and supporting SAM to be one of the most vibrant art museums in the country. “

Danny will commence his role as Head of Curatorial Programming and Collections on Tuesday 11 June.

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About SAM:

Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) is located on Yorta Yorta Country, Shepparton, Victoria.

As a leading Australian regional art museum, SAM showcases its exhibitions and collections in new and exciting ways to create a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging space for all visitors.

Recognised for its significant Australian ceramics collection and nationally significant collection of Indigenous art, SAM’s programming is designed to be locally relevant and engages with global contemporary ideas. Through its exhibitions, collection, programs and events, SAM creates a place where art helps us to better understand the ancient culture of this country and contemporary multicultural Australia.

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