The 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Regional Arts Victoria (RAV) will be held:
Where: Online
When: 12pm for 12.15pm start, 30 April 2026 (meeting will run for approx. 15 minutes)
Who: Quorum of 10+ RAV Members and RAV Board.
Current Members are asked to save the date. Invitations to register will be sent 31 March 2026.
A quorum of 10 members is required at the AGM, so we ask Members to please keep a small amount of time free to come along to this online event and support the RAV Board of Directors and Staff. If you are unable to attend, we encourage you to nominate a proxy.
Regional Arts Victoria’s Board includes six seats appointed by the Board and six seats for elected members of RAV. At the 2026 Annual General Meeting, four of the elected Board seats will become vacant. This year eight nominations have been received. The nominees are:
| AVERY, Mark | Mark Avery is a current Non-Executive Director of Regional Arts Victoria and Chairman of Fabelo Incorporated, a not-for-profit supporting the cultural and artistic life of South Gippsland. Fabelo has created Fishy Stories, a children’s literacy festival, and Prom Recitals, a regional classical music presenter. Mark has worked as a CEO and Non-Executive Director in the live entertainment industry, partnering with global organisations, corporations and governments. He has produced and promoted more than 100 tours, events and shows internationally. He holds a Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Swinburne University and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Nominated by: Rohan Morris Person seconding the nominee: Rebecca Hosking |
| CARLITZ, Agnes | Agnes Carlitz is a visual artist, registered architect, disability inclusion consultant and program manager, and has previously served on NGO boards in Australia and abroad. Her multidisciplinary art practice explores social, cultural and historical themes and identity, and promotes a collaborative approach to generate rich project outcomes and a meaningful dialogue within the community. Alongside her practice, Agnes brings over a decade of experience across national disability programs such as the NDIS, with expertise in governance including strategic program management, risk oversight and audits. She has worked in government, community and private sectors in Australia and internationally. Morocco holds a special place in her creative and professional life. Agnes lives with her partner and two busy children in regional coastal Victoria on Gadubanud Country and feels fortunate to be part of a close-knit, inspiring and active artistic community that shares a strong commitment to strengthening arts opportunities within regional communities. Nominated by: Sarah Doyle Person seconding the nominee: Jo Dunsmuir |
| HOSKING, Rebecca | Rebecca lives on Gadubanud Country and works on Wadawurrung Country along the Surf Coast, and is guided by a deep commitment to cultural responsibility and ongoing, respectful engagement with First Nations communities. A practising artist with a strong interest in strengthening the experience of artists and arts organisations, she brings a people-centred approach to governance, grounded in deep listening and a considered, collaborative approach to decision-making. With a focus on accessibility, inclusion, and regional arts advocacy, Rebecca holds a strong connection to place and environmental awareness, alongside experience in project delivery and creative production, including sustainable place-based education. Bringing a unique perspective shaped by her lived experience as a practising artist and her involvement across small regional-based arts board and committee roles, Rebecca has served as a RAV Board Director for three years. This formative period has strengthened insights to contribute further for a meaningfully connected and sustainable arts sector. Nominated by: Mark Avery Person seconding the nominee: Rohan Morris |
| LINSDELL, Joanne | Joanne Linsdell is a Ballarat-based artist and teacher living and working on Wadawurrung Country. Her practice centres on ceramic sculptures, exploring our relationships with everyday domestic and industrial objects. She also produces observational drawings of natural and architectural environments, often integrating these into her sculptural work. Joanne is currently preparing for a solo exhibition at Backspace, Art Gallery of Ballarat, in July 2026, and has exhibited widely across New South Wales and Victoria. Alongside her studio practice, she is running pottery programs for residents in aged care facilities throughout the Ballarat region. Her teaching experience spans diverse contexts, including sculpture at Eora College in Redfern, community programs in La Perouse, and classes in prisons and schools across New South Wales and Victoria. Joanne has also undertaken artist residencies in regional communities, including Noosa Heads, QLD, Hill End, NSW and Churchill, Vic, where she has created collaborative community art projects. Nominated by: Joanne Linsdell Person seconding the nominee: Anzara Clark |
| MOLYNEUX, Tom | Tom Molyneux is a Gunditjmara theatre-maker, playwright and producer living on Wadawurrung Country in Geelong, Australia. He holds degrees in Performing Arts, Law, and Arts & Cultural Management, and is a graduate of the Executive Indigenous Leaders Program at UNSW. Tom currently works as the Head of First Nations Programming & Engagement at Monash University Performing Arts Centres (MPAC) and holds a number of arts governance roles, including serving on the RAV Board since 2020. He received the 2023 Green Room Award for Best Performer (Independent Theatre) for ‘The Mission’, which toured across Victoria in 2019 and then nationally in 2022. He is also a founding member of multi-award-winning theatre ensemble ‘Bloomshed’. Nominated by: Jo Porter Person seconding the nominee: Sue Hunt |
| MORRIS, Rohan | Rohan Morris is a creative leader, strategist, and community advocate based in Sunraysia. With a career spanning the arts, events, fundraising, and regional development, he brings a collaborative and forward-thinking approach to his work. He is the Executive Officer of Creative Sunraysia, championing the idea of creativity as a form of primary production, and is also the founder and Director of Workspace 3496 + Gallery, a vibrant hub supporting local and emerging artists. He is actively involved across multiple organisations, including the Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show, Regional Arts Victoria, Red Cliffs Arts Inc., and GalleryF Creative Arts Inc., and serves as President of the Red Cliffs Focus Group. Rohan has worked with leading organisations such as La Trobe University, Sydney Dance Company, and the Biennale of Sydney. Passionate about community, sustainability, and innovation, he is committed to building strong regional futures through arts, culture, and connection. Nominated by: Mark Avery Person seconding the nominee: Rohan Morris |
| POLKINGHORNE, Morrison | Morrison Polkinghorne, based in Victoria’s remote Mallee, is the recipient of Mildura’s 2025 Elliott Award for outstanding contribution to local arts and culture. A multi-faceted artist and textile designer, Morrison’s international career also spans business leadership and community development. He established a textile studio in Sydney for 30 years, followed by a decade in Cambodia managing an award-winning boutique hotel with integrated gallery and art studio. While there, he mentored local artists, volunteered at art schools, and contributed to the founding of a Cambodian art festival. Today as Neighbourhood House Coordinator in Murrayville, supporting community engagement through arts. Previously, while Hub Coordinator for The Pinnaroo Project, he contributed to Flinders University studies demonstrating regional economic impact of the arts, where every dollar invested generates double. Morrison serves on various arts and community committees and champions inclusive, sustainable regional art. Nominated by: Rohan Morris Person seconding the nominee: Sharon Maloney |
| RUSSELL, Rebecca | Rebecca Russell is an interdisciplinary artist, collaborator and facilitator based on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Clunes, Central Victoria. She directs and devises genre-busting theatrical events with RUSSELL:EVANS in collaboration with designer Ken Evans. Her sound work, drawn from recorded conversations, underpins the visual imagery for which the company is renowned. RUSSELL:EVANS site-specific productions include DEMOLISH (Bendigo, 2018), 600 Degrees: 100 Years of Shade (Clunes, 2016), GRASSLANDS (Clunes, 2014) and STEAM! (Lake Goldsmith, 2012). Since moving to regional Victoria in 2009, Rebecca has created work grounded in place, engaging local communities while consistently attracting metropolitan audiences. She is a regular speaker and facilitator, including roles as panel chair at Booktown Clunes and contributor to creative research projects with the University of Melbourne and the City of Ballarat. Rebecca is a passionate advocate for regional artists and the vital role of the arts in regional communities. Nominated by: Lynden Nicholls Person seconding the nominee: Jo Porter |
Thank you, all nominees, for your interest in contributing to Regional Arts Victoria.
Each eligible voting Member of RAV will receive a unique Ballot link on 31 March 2026. Members can vote for four different nominees to fill the four vacant board positions. For enquiries about the voting process please contact [email protected].
Board nominees should align with RAV’s values: Leadership, Care, Transformation, Equity and Celebration. Nominees should also be available to attend meetings: the Board meets four times a year and all Board members participate in additional committee and strategic planning sessions.
Voting closes 5pm 22 April 2026.
Published 25 March 2026