The Guildhouse Board are delighted to announce the appointment of Sarah Feijen as the new Chief Executive Officer of Guildhouse.
A well respected arts leader committed to furthering the South Australian arts sector, Sarah comes to Guildhouse from the role of Team Leader Arts and Culture at the City of Adelaide.
“Guildhouse continues to lead meaningful, sustainable and exciting member programs (and initiatives) and our Board is extremely pleased to welcome Sarah Feijen to lead our team and continue to create impact in the arts community,” said Andrew Cohen, Guildhouse Chair.
“I am thrilled to join Guildhouse and contribute to important work that it does,” said Sarah. “It is an immense privilege and responsibility to lead Guildhouse in its next chapter, to nurture, promote and connect art, artists and community.
“I look forward to working with the Board, the amazing team at Guildhouse, the members of the visual art, craft and design community and all the wonderful supporters to champion the voice of the artist, build sustainable careers and contribute to a thriving society.”
Prior to her role as Team Leader Arts and Culture at the City of Adelaide, Sarah has held numerous roles in organisations in Adelaide including Acting Manager Creative City at the City of Adelaide; Group Manager Collections at the State Library of South Australia; Assistant Director Artlab Australia; and Principal Adviser Arts South Australia.
Sarah will commence at Guildhouse on 3 February 2023. For more information, visit: www.guildhouse.org.au for details.
Image: Sarah Feijen (supplied)