Blake Griffiths, an arts leader and curator with experience across Australian cultural institutions and regional galleries, has been appointed as Mosman Art Gallery Director and Mosman Council's Manager Arts and Culture.
Blake was previously the head of La Perouse Museum in Sydney, where he led strategic and curatorial initiatives focused on the complex histories of early colonial encounters and First Nations cultural presence in Australia. He is also a creative resident at the Powerhouse Museum.
His prior roles include Director of Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery, lifting the organisation's program and profile through community-led, First Nations-centred initiatives. Blake's experience also spans roles and collaborations with the National Gallery of Australia, Australian Design Centre, and Art Gallery of South Australia, where he has contributed to exhibitions, national programming, and sector development. Blake's writing, governance, and advisory roles include service on the Create NSW Visual Arts Artform Board.
"I'm excited to lead the next chapter of Mosman's artistic program, and to draw from its unique geography and creative communities to expand the gallery's reputation and reach across Sydney," he said.
"There is enormous potential to further strengthen the legacy of the Mosman Art Gallery through innovative, ambitious and informed contemporary programming and I look forward to contributing to that cultural conversation."
Mosman Art Gallery is a dedicated public gallery established by Mosman Council.
Mosman Mayor Ann Marie Kimber said Blake's experience would be a welcome asset to Mosman's vibrant arts and cultural community.
"We know how much people value the Gallery and its place here in Mosman," she said.
"Our legacy and reputation are something to be proud of and we have an exciting future ahead.
"We look forward to welcoming Blake to the Gallery."
Blake will commence his role in Mosman at the end of May.
