We are looking for 3 new voluntary community members to join Council's Visual Arts Advisory Committee (VAAC). 

The committee’s mission is to provide advice, information and recommendations to Council on the development of the Whitehorse Art Collection. This includes consideration of potential artwork acquisitions, proposed donations of art to Council, and public art commissions and conservation.  

Council is especially interested in applicants who are passionate about visual arts in Whitehorse, accompanied by relevant skills and from diverse backgrounds.

Community Members Selection Criteria  

The membership structure of the VAAC represents a range of local government, education, private and community interest in the development and custodianship of the Whitehorse Art Collection. 

Membership will comprise of Council representatives and a minimum of seven Community representatives recruited with the following areas of expertise:

• An emerging or established visual artist living or practicing locally
• A practicing curator or representative from an arts or museum sector organisation
• An educator or professional representative from a tertiary education institution – Arts, Arts Management, Curatorship or Museum Studies
• A representative from a secondary school – Art Teacher

All applications will be assessed against the following criteria:

• A strong understanding of contemporary ideas and issues relating to the arts sector. 
• A strong understanding of visual art and the objectives of public galleries and collections.
• Represent diversity including age, gender, ability, cultural background, and (if relevant) arts practice 
• Demonstrate commitment to actively and constructively contribute to the VAAC, and willingness to engage in open and respectful discussions

Applications Close 

Friday 28 February, 5pm

Nominees Advised 

Nominees will be advised on the outcome of their application and invited for an interview in March, 2025.

How do I express my interest?

Download the nomination form ( DOCX 93.95KB) and email to artspace@whitehorse.vic.gov.au by 5pm, Friday 28 February 2025.

Or print the nomination form and mail the completed form to:

Whitehorse City Council 
Attention: Marguerite Brown, Curator
Locked bag 2
Nunawading, VIC 3131 
Australia

Please read the VAAC Terms of Reference ( PDF 126.44KB) before nominating for the VAAC.

Need more information?

If you have any questions about the Committee, please contact: 
Marguerite Brown
Curator, Arts and Cultural Services
Phone: 03 9262 6250
Email: artspace@whitehorse.vic.gov.au