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Executive Chair

Carmel Haugh

carmelh@artisan.org.au

Carmel Haugh, former artisan Board Chair, brings extensive experience in creative industries, stakeholder engagement and business development to her role as CEO. Her transition from Board leadership to executive management strengthens artisan's position as Queensland's catalyst for craft and design. Focusing on state, national, and international connections, she drives sustainable pathways and market development opportunities for Queensland's diverse urban and regional creative talent to thrive.

Program Director

Simone Linssen

programdirector@artisan.org.au

Simone Linssen is an experienced Gallery Director and Curator. She has worked with both commercial galleries and public cultural institutions, connecting practitioners with the community through exhibitions, workshops and awards. She has been embedded in Brisbane’s creative ecology for over a decade as an artist and art professional. She is dedicated to supporting the arts, with a history of creating new and exciting opportunities for artists and practitioners.

Retail Consultant

Rachel Burton

makers@artisan.org.au

With 15 years of experience in the cultural retail sector, Rachel Burton is a seasoned retail strategist who specialises in leveraging data-driven insights to deliver growth in both brand profile and commercial outcomes. Known for her strategic approach, Rachel uses analytics to drive decisions that increase revenue, enhance customer engagement, and elevate brand positioning.

Rachel holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts, graduating as a university medallist, and has completed postgraduate studies in Economics, giving her a unique blend of creative vision and analytical acumen.

Rachel is particularly interested in the development of a genuine circular economy within the arts in Queensland. As she continues to innovate and drive impactful change, her focus remains on creating sustainable, economically viable models that not only benefit businesses but also contribute to a more sustainable future for the arts and cultural sectors.

Retail Lead

Tang Oudomvilay

store@artisan.org.au

Tang is a creative industries professional and entrepreneur with over 15 years of multidisciplinary experience. As a co-owner of a ceramics studio, Tang merges artistry with practical solutions, tackling each project as a creative problem solver. Over the past eight years, Tang has built a strong reputation for streamlining processes, solving operational challenges, and developing products for the giftware market, featured in art galleries and boutique stores across Australia.

Digital Assistant

Hannah Jun

coordinator@artisan.org.au

Hannah Jun serves as artisan's Digital Assistant, bringing her creative background and visual arts expertise to support the organisation's digital presence. A graduate of Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Visual Art, Jun's journey with artisan began through volunteer and internship roles. She has since become an integral team member, contributing to artisan's mission of connecting and promoting creative practitioners.

Gallery Technician/Retail Assistant

Imogen Corbett

store@artisan.org.au

Imogen is a New Zealand artist specialising in oil painting and portraiture. 

She first discovered artisan through the Jewellery and Small Objects department at Queensland College of Art through which she interned with artisan's exhibition crew.

Imogen has fostered a passion for the installation process to develop a deeper engagement and understanding of both the artwork and the artist's intent and is inspired by artisan's dedication to the considerate delivery of these elements through their exhibitions. 

Accounting & Finance Officer

Suzanne Dark

admin@artisan.org.au

Suzanne Dark has been providing bookkeeping and accounting services for over 25 years. Her diverse career has taken her from Mackay to Brisbane, London and even Vanuatu. She has gained extensive experience working with creative firms along the way, including artisan for the past ten years.