OUR COMMITTEE

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 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 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.

Anne had a long career in community, industry and tertiary education, program and professional development and management consulting, all in Victoria, apart from eight years in the Northern Territory.

Since retiring over a decade ago, she has focused on her lifelong interest in making visual art. Her preferred media are drawing and painting, using acrylics, oils and inks. Anne is convener of one of BAG’s weekly en plein air groups.

Her formal art qualifications include a Diploma of Visual Art (RMIT University, 2014) and a Graduate Certificate in Visual Arts (VCA, 2018). Her general qualifications are a PhD (Melb., 2006}, MEd (UNE, 1993), BA (LaTrobe, 1975).

 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.

Sandra has a background as a primary school teacher, trained in International Baccalaureate and has taught at Mentone Girls Grammar. 

As an artist, she has an interest in bookbinding, print-making and painting in all media, recently including textiles in her art. She has studied at the National Art School in Sydney. 

 Sandra is a member of the Victorian Artists Society and exhibits there, as well as other galleries in Victoria, including ArtSpace in Wonthaggi. 

She is also a volunteer at the State Library of Victoria. Sandra's  particular  interest is in making connections with local artists and bringing their expertise and knowledge to Beaumaris Art Group.

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.

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.