ROBYN DOWNIE
PRESIDENT
Robyn is recently retired from the Department of Education.
Robyn has worked as a manager in community education for over 30 years & has seen first-hand the enormous value of inclusive and diverse program delivery. She has a Grad Dip in Community Services Administration and Marketing. She has been a keen member and former committee member of BAG. Robyn enjoys both painting and ceramics.

TRACY LITTLEJOHN
SECRETARY
Tracy is a newly retired speech pathologist, specialising in rehabilitation following acquired brain injury. She developed her practice Access Speech Pathology over 25 years, as well as working in a number of public health settings.
She is enjoying learning new skills in both ceramics and painting and is loving the welcoming and interesting community at the Beaumaris Art Group.

ROBERT HARWOOD
TREASURER
Robert Harwood is a local architect with 30 years experience working on commercial and residential buildings. Growing up in Sandringham, Robert has strong family roots to the area and an understanding of the local environment and lifestyle. He currently lives on Reserve Rd 200m from the BAG building.
Robert has assisted BAG over the last 3 years with requirements for the new building, liaising with Council on the design and delivery.
Robert’s current work on Committee has been to streamline activities for business cost management and regulatory requirements.

BIANCA SPIEGEL
COMMITTEE MEMBER
With a formal background in Sculpture, Fine Arts from the Sydney College of the Arts, Bianca brings both creative expertise and a keen eye for design to the Beaumaris Art Group committee. As the founder of Sage + Stone Studio, an interior styling business, she combines artistic principles with functional aesthetics to help people create beautiful, meaningful spaces.
Passionate about fostering community through creativity, Bianca is committed to supporting BAG’s mission and encouraging artistic expression at all levels.

PIETRO GIORDANO
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Born in Sicily, Italy and after migrating to Australia,, following his school years, Pietro decided to commit to studies in art and design and completed a BFA Degree at the School of Art, University of Tasmania in Ceramics, Sculpture, Painting, Drawing and Design.
In 1987 , Pietro joined CBG Architecture and Interior Design, becoming Partner and Design Director in 1997. He was instrumental in providing a stronger creative direction for the practice which is continuing today. Pietro regularly exhibits his painting and sculpture work in Melbourne and interstate. His passion for Art and Design has been a life journey of fulfilment and enjoyment.

CHERYL TAYLOR
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Cheryl has worked in Broadcasting as a Sound Engineer and Producer for 40 years, 25 of those with ABCTV. She has studied AV Technology, Media, Music and Architecture.
She has been a past BAG Committee Member and for the past few years, has convened 2D Open Studio sessions at BAG. She regularly exhibits her paintings.
