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Meet Our Team

Karen

Centre Manager

Karen is a leader in the arts and community sector, with a background in community development, health promotion, advocacy, education, artist manager and public relations and joined LJAC as Centre Manager in April 2022.

A published author, performer and facilitator, and passionate about her work, Karen looks forward to every day she sees the literal and metaphorical horizon in Altona and the vibrant Centre. 

Danielle

Community & Cultural Development
Danielle has worked with the Centre since 2017. She has a particular interest in climate resilience and ways community can come together on climate adaptation and contribute to the regeneration of nature. Among other things, Danielle manages our volunteering program and community sustainability initiatives including Repair Café and Edible Garden program.
 
There are lots of ways to get involved in what’s happening at the Centre or help grow what is currently available. If you have a program/project idea or are interested in volunteering through an existing program or facilitating a new program. Get in touch with Danielle via culture@ljac.com.au

Madeline

Gallery & Exhibitions Producer

Madeline has been an integral part of our team for almost 2 years, guiding artists from the planning stages right up through to the end of their exhibition. With a background in community arts, she loves to produce art which is reflective of our local community’s driving interests and shared passions.

Outside of the arts, she is an urban geographer, writer, and amateur birdwatcher (she likes to wear many hats at once).

If you have an idea for an exhibition or an arts project which you think would shine at Louis Joel Arts & Community – she can be contacted at the Centre on Fridays & Saturdays or at gallery@ljac.com.au

Zoe

Gallery Shop & Engagement

Zoe is a local and has been an integral part of our staff since January 2024. She comes here as a textile artist, and with 10 years experience as a producer and in project & artist/designer management, so has knowledge on both sides of what it’s like to be an artist.

Zoe works at the Centre on Sundays and Mondays, managing our gallery shop and online engagement. Zoe loves interacting with the local art community, and devising innovative ways the Centre can connect with audiences.

If you’re a local artist, designer, crafter or maker looking to exhibit your small works in our gallery shop, contact Zoe at gallery@ljac.com.au

Hannah

Administration
Hannah (she/her) has been a part of the LJAC team since January 2024. Hannah brings to her role at LJAC a passion for community service and a commitment to fostering connections within the Altona community. She finds great meaning in being part of a space that offers so much to its residents. She is currently studying an undergraduate degree in Art History/Curating and Business, aiming to utilise her education in community arts spaces.
Hannah can be found at LJAC on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, supporting the day-to-day operations of the Centre.
For general enquiries, or information about accessing support in your community, contact Hannah at admin@ljac.com.au

Amanda

Planned Activity Group Coordinator
Amanda is a practising artist and community development worker. In her long association with LJAC she has delivered creative workshops in mosaics, drawing, pastels, and recent programs MonArt and ArtJam. She has exhibited in the Louis Joel Gallery and stocks a shelf of her creations such as Wild Women colouring books, jewellery and neck cuffs. 
Amanda has worked at LJAC since January 2023, working some Thursdays, and Fridays as co-ordinator of Fridays by the Bay, a fortnightly program for people aged 18 – 64, who live in Hobsons Bay and do not receive NDIS funding. The program is funded by Council and aims to increase socialisation and connection with others while participating in activities which include art and craft, health and wellbeing, outings, and guest speakers. To find out more email Amanda community@ljac.com.au
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Louis Joel Arts & Community  | Gallery
5 Sargood Street Altona
+61 3 9398 2511

Post: PO Box 583, Altona VIC 3018 
Email: admin@ljac.com.au

Monday – Friday: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am to 2pm 

Entry is always FREE

Thank you for supporting our programs and community

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where our Centre is located, the Boonwurrung/Bunurong people, and pay respect to Elders past and present, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We appreciate the strength, resilience and pride of First Nations peoples, as demonstrated through cultural practices including storytelling, art, dance, music and care for country and communities.
We commit to the process of deep listening and truth telling as we walk shoulder to shoulder with First Nations peoples, and to inspiring all users of our Centre to care for our communities and our country, following the example set by the First Nations people in their enduring occupancy of this land over thousands of generations

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Image supplied by Scarlett Rose of exhibition 'Flesh & Clothes' with artworks by Jesse Symon & Lin Tobias