In September it was announced that Tasmanian-born Shane Fitzgerald would take on the role of general manager at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery.
Mr Fitzgerald has held several leadership roles in museums across the country including with the Greater Shepparton City Council's Shepparton Art Museum, the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, and Pinnacles Gallery.
From 2010 to 2012, Mr Fitzgerald was manager of arts and cultural services and director of the Rockhampton Art Gallery, and from 1998 to 2010, the exhibitions and collections manager for the Rockhampton Regional Council.
Most recently, he was head of production at the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences in Sydney.He is currently completing a Masters in Business Arts and Cultural Management Deakin University.
Mr Fitzgerald had an exclusive chat with The Examiner about what the community could expect from him, the changes he was eager to implement, and how he was feeling about the move to a colder climate.
The new general manager said he applied for the role for two reasons, one of which was to be closer to his family, and the other was because of QVMAG itself.
"QVMAG as an institution is really quite respected and its reputation proceeds it. It punches well above its weight and has an incredible collection ... it's something that has definitely piqued my interest," he said."Put simply, these cultural institutions ... are a reflection of society and community at large."
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