Carriageworks has announced the appointment of distinguished arts leader and theatre director, Marion Potts, to its board.
A powerhouse in Australia’s performing arts sector, Potts brings a wealth of experience that will strengthen the Board’s capacity to support Carriageworks’ artistic vision and deepen its engagement with stakeholders.
Across her celebrated career, Potts has held senior artistic and executive roles at Australia’s leading theatre organisations, including Malthouse Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company, Bell Shakespeare and Griffin Theatre and governance roles at Windmill Theatre, and Playworks.
Most recently she was CEO and Executive Producer of Performing Lines, and prior to this, she played a major role in national policy as Director of Theatre at the Australia Council for the Arts (now Creative Australia).
A Helpmann Award-winning director with over 50 production credits, Potts has worked with all major Australian theatre companies. Throughout her career, Potts has been committed to advancing gender equity in the arts, and a champion of intercultural works.
“We are delighted that an artist and leader of Marion’s calibre has agreed to join current members Andrew Maiden, Tony Nimac, Gitanjali Bhalla, Cameron Honey, Robi Stanton, Laura Berry and Jake Thomson on the Carriageworks board,” said Michael Gonski, Chair of Carriageworks Board.
“This appointment comes as Carriageworks enters an exciting new chapter – expanding its year-round program, which has seen hundreds of thousands of people visit the precinct to attend both new and well-loved events that enrich Sydney’s cultural calendar,” said Gonski.
“At Carriageworks, culture, art, community, and history come together in one of the most beautiful buildings in Sydney. I am so excited to be part of its promise and ambition, and to support its talented, dedicated team,” said Marion Potts.
Carriageworks Board appointments are made in consultation with the NSW Minister for the Arts, with Potts bringing the board to nine members. One of Australia’s most significant creative cultural hubs, Potts joins Carriageworks as the organisation approaches its twentieth anniversary in January 2027.
For more information about Carriageworks, visit: www.carriageworks.com.au for details.
Image: Marion Potts (supplied)