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OUR COMMITTEE

MEET OUR TEAM

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. 

Robyn Downie, Committee Member Beaumaris Art Group

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.

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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.

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CATE RAYSON

CLASS + WORKSHOP COORDINATOR

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Cate is the Managing Director of My Architect, based in Bayside. Cate studied Visual Arts (Hons) at university, working as an advertising and branding copywriter for leading design firms for two decades in Melbourne and London.

She grew up surrounded by art-making, thanks to her mother’s career as a ceramics, painting and drawing teacher at secondary level. She began ceramics classes at BAG in 2018 and is keen to continue.

Cate Rayson, President Beaumaris Art Group

CHERYL TAYLOR

TREASURER

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.

Cheryl Taylor, Vice President Beaumaris Art Group

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work, the Boon Wurrung people of the Kulin nation and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.

© 2024 Beaumaris Art Group Inc.

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Beaumaris Art Group Inc.

84 Reserve Road

Beaumaris VIC 3193

Phone: 0403 572 586

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