Our People

Elizabeth is a highly experienced Chief Executive Officer who has led arts organisations in the not-for-profit sector for over 20 years. She joined Canberra Glassworks in October 2021 after 15 years as CEO of Regional Arts NSW. She has a broad range of skills including strategic planning, arts advocacy, government and stakeholder relations, financial management, governance, marketing, communications, and event management. She has held previous roles at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and Canberra Arts Marketing. She regards Canberra as her ‘hometown’ and is excited by the opportunity to support the artists and team at Canberra Glassworks into its next stage of growth.

As the Marketing Manager at Canberra Glassworks, Brooke oversees the development of content and promotion of the Glassworks brand and its programs. This role manages photography, social media, advertising and public relations, website management, and producing digital and printed collateral.

Brooke joined Canberra Glassworks in June 2020. She graduated from the ANU School of Art and Design with a BVA (printmedia) and BA in Art History & Curatorship. She has experience supporting small arts businesses and organisations to effectively engage with their audiences.

Aimee has been the Artistic Director at Canberra Glassworks since 2018. Supported by the dedicated Glassworks team, she oversees the exhibitions, artist residencies, studio access, public programs and commissioning areas, working closely with a team of independent skilled glass makers. 

She is a curator, producer and project manager with an expertise in glass making and is passionate about contemporary Australian art, craft and design. After graduating from the ANU Canberra School of Art in the late 90’s, Aimee moved to London where she worked at the V&A Museum, Royal Museums Greenwich and at Tate.

Since returning to Australia in 2015, she has embedded herself in the glass making community at Canberra Glassworks. Aimee has curated and co-curated numerous exhibitions including shows for Michael Nelson Jagamara & Imants Tillers, Maree Clarke & Mitch Mahoney, Jamie North, Brendan Van Hek, Kate Baker and Scott Chaseling. Her open and collaborative approach to glass making has enabled the Canberra Glassworks to undertake major projects for artists including Patricia Piccinini, Maree Clarke, Tony Albert, Lucy Simpson and Elliat Rich.

Wendy works as the Public Programs Manager where she manages the delivery of Canberra Glassworks creative workshops, educational events, tour and group bookings, and engagement with the public.

Wendy joined Canberra Glassworks in 2015 in a role as Marketing, left for some time and then rejoined in July 2024 in Public Programs. She has 20 years experience working in design and communications across print and digital for the public, private and NFP sectors, as well as her own artistic practive in printmedia. She holds a BVA (printmedia) from ANU School of Art and Design.

As the Production and Commissions Manager Jacqueline oversees the Glassworks in-house production as well as public, private and corporate commissions.

Jacqueline received her formal training in glass, graduating with an MFA from Alfred University in 2008 and a BFA from the ANU in 2002. She is a JamFactory Design Associate (2004-2005) and has held teaching positions at Massart (Massachusetts College of Art and Design) and Salem State University in Boston, USA. She has worked at the Glassworks since January 2017.

As the Production Assistant Dylan provides support for the commissions and production lines fabricated at the Canberra Glassworks.

Dylan works across a variety of glassmaking processes, including glassblowing, kiln forming, kiln casting and coldworking. She graduated from the ANU School of Art and Design in 2021 and is currently undertaking a Master of Urban Design with the University of Sydney. She has her own studio practice and undertakes projects with local artists. She joined the Glassworks in June 2022.

Ben joined Canberra Glassworks team in May 2023. With experience across industries, including a number of front- facing positions in both retail and hospitality as well as experience in administrative roles, he has developed a wide and varied skill set enabling him to tackle the intricacies of working with unique and fantastic pieces of art in an everchanging field.

With a passion for the visual arts and customer service, Ben strives to ensure that all the beautiful handmade glass pieces on display are appreciated and treasured by all who walk through Canberra Glassworks doors.

Miles first joined the Canberra Glassworks team in August of 2023, his background in visual arts and customer service inspiring his decision to pursue a Certificate III in Retail, hosted at the CGW. He proved adept at both customer service and administration and flourished in his role assisting the Gallery Shop, completing his certificate in less than six months and subsequently taking up the full-time position as Gallery Shop Assistant.

With his admiration for glass art in all its forms, Miles is a valued member of the team who is passionate about creating a welcoming, accessible space for guests and artists alike at the Canberra Glassworks.

Tom has over 25 years’ experience constructing, maintaining and repairing glass studio equipment both in Australia and overseas. His technical expertise was instrumental in the design and development of the state-of-the-art workshop spaces at the Canberra Glassworks that provides the equipment for all methods of fabricating studio glass. He was the first technician employed when the facility opened in 2007 and now heads up a small technical team.

As well as ensuring all the workshop equipment is operational, he oversees all WH & S requirements and the complex building maintenance issues that arise in a heritage building. He also supports the installation of exhibitions and solves many of the technical challenges for some of the larger commissioned public installations fabricated by the Glassworks.

Doug joined the Canberra Glassworks team in May 2023 to take up the newly created position of Building manager. In this role Doug is responsible for all the issues relating to the maintenance of the historic Powerhouse building.

Doug comes from a successful career in the construction industry doing everything from subcontract carpentry, running his own maintenance business to foreman/ site manager on large construction sites.

Hugo is a second-generation glass artist that has been involved in the arts most of his life. He has been visiting the Canberra Glassworks with his parents since it was opened. Joining the Glassworks team in February 2022, his work involves him assisting in all areas of the Glassworks to build his skills by working alongside artistic and the technical teams on a diversity of projects. He is an emerging artist that aspires to create distinctive art both in the hotshop and in the coldshop.  

Theresa overseas the high-level management of the Glassworks finances including preparation of board and audit reports. Theresa has wide ranging experience in the not-for-profit, private and public sectors. She has worked as both a business owner and a key member of Executive Teams across a range of industries, Theresa brings a broad range of management, reporting and corporate governance experience to her role. She has detailed knowledge of the many complex areas that make up the operational life of an organisation including grant acquittals; research & development financial policies and procedures development

Jessie looks after the day-to-day financial business for the Glassworks. She is an accountant and bookkeeper with experience in various industries and sectors, including NFP, media, advertising, design and IT firms. Her role is to maintain daily accounting tasks and assist Theresa to prepare management and financial reports for Canberra Glassworks.

Jessie holds a Master of Commerce in Finance and Accounting from Macquarie University and is a qualified CPA member.