Southern Tablelands Arts Welcomes Jodie Munday to the STA Team
Southern Tablelands Arts (STA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Jodie Munday as the organisation’s new part-time Aboriginal Arts Officer, a role that strengthens STA’s ongoing commitment to supporting Aboriginal arts, culture and creative practice across the STA Region of Goulburn Mulwaree, Hilltops, Queanbeyan-Palerang, Upper Lachlan, Wingecarribee, Wollondilly, and Yass Valley.
Jodie’s appointment marks an important milestone for STA and for Aboriginal artists, creatives and communities. The Aboriginal Arts Officer role will support the development, visibility and long-term sustainability of Aboriginal arts and cultural practice, while fostering strong relationships, collaboration and cultural exchange throughout the STA Region.
“This role feels like a natural extension of my own creative journey,” Jodie said. “Art has always been a way for me to connect—to culture, to land, to people and to story. I’m really looking forward to supporting Aboriginal artists and creatives to build connections, create opportunities and celebrate the incredible cultural strength that already exists in our communities.’
The role will provide a central contact point for Aboriginal individuals, artists, businesses, organisations and communities, while also strengthening STA’s networks and partnerships with Aboriginal communities, organisations and creatives. Through advocacy, connection and program development, the Aboriginal Arts Officer will play a key role in ensuring Aboriginal voices, stories and cultural knowledge are supported and respected within the region’s creative ecology.
Cecilia McKenzie from the STA Board said ‘Our organisation is thrilled to welcome Jodie to the team. This position is about connecting, listening, building relationships and creating opportunities.’ Added Cecilia.
Jodie Munday is a multidisciplinary artist living and working in Goulburn she has been connected to STA as a artist, arts worker and educator for several years. Jodie is informed by her Celtic, Aboriginal and British heritage, weaving together stories of place, identity and connection to land. She brings both warmth and authenticity to that work.
As an artist Jodie’s practice spans a wide range of art forms, including weaving with found and natural materials, drawing, photography, printmaking, pottery, wood burning and painting. Many of her works combine multiple techniques, resulting in rich and expressive mixed media pieces.
Jodie said she is honoured to step into the Aboriginal Arts Officer role and excited about what it represents for the region.
The focus at STA is on supporting artists at all stages of their careers, from emerging creatives through to established practitioners. As part of the team the Aboriginal Arts Officer contributes to strengthening cultural safety across STA programs and partnerships, supporting respectful engagement with Aboriginal communities and embedding Aboriginal perspectives into regional arts development.
STA looks forward to the positive impact Jodie will have in this role and the opportunities it will create for Aboriginal artists, organisations and communities across the region.
We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the lands where we create, live & work.
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