Rachel McElwee
Director
Rachel is responsible for growing the Hahndorf Academy as a vibrant arts and heritage space in the Adelaide Hills that celebrates art, community, and storytelling. The contemporary exhibition program is diverse and inclusive, including an arts program that engages the audience and supports artists with their arts practice. The arts program also includes artist talks, studios and workshops for artists and the community. Rachel’s role incorporates tourism and business by developing partnerships and collaborations. With a Masters Degree in Visual Arts and experience working in the arts sector her passion is to support and encourage artists and to engage the community.
Sienna Blok Retail Manager
Sienna is responsible for managing the Hahndorf Academy Shop which showcases work by South Australian artists and makers. She maintains and develops relationships with suppliers and supports them in business and design. Sienna is a practicing artist with a Bachelor of Contemporary Art and Bachelor of Art and Design (Honours). Her practice is now focused on exploring themes of Australian iconography through the medium of linocut printmaking.
first nations committee advisors
Courtney Hunter - Hebberman & Thomas Readett
Courtney Hunter - Hebberman
I am a Peramangk and Ngarrindjeri Mamalu (Grandmother and mother of 6 and foster parent) and a traditional custodian of the Adelaide Hills region where my people have lived for thousands of years caring for country. I am a direct descendant of the Hunter family and descend from a very strong line of women of whom gifted me my knowledge that I share today.
I'm a well-known active member of the communities I live in and have much responsibility and respect to teach future generations how to love care and share our Ruwi (land.)
Predominantly my forte is as a storyteller, and I incorporate this into all my daily activities especially for children as they are our future.
I am a spoken word performance artist and established First Nations writer.
I hold extensive knowledge and experience based around multiple areas of my Peramangk culture including plant and animal biocultural knowledge, also caring for country through fire management.
I have cert 3 in an Endangered Language and can write, teach, speak my own Ngarrindjeri language.
Thomas Readett
Thomas Readett is an Established Artist and a Ngarrindjeri/Arrernte man who was born and raised on Kaurna Country (Adelaide, SA) where he continues to practice and live. Thomas’ practice spans drawing, painting, video, music, advocacy and education.
Thomas has been a drawer his entire life ever since he was a child, wanting to further his career as a professional artist he began study at Adelaide Central School of Art in 2011, and it was then he began painting. This is now one of his main practices among others. Thomas graduated his study at Adelaide Central School of Art completing his Associate Degree and Bachelor of Visual Arts Degree (BVA) in 2015 mastering in Painting and Video work. During his time at Adelaide Central School of Art he held group shows with fellow graduates and ended the degree with his final body of video work based around ideas of Solitude and a personal journey through his identity.
Thomas’ self-exploration and personal narratives become opportunities to reflect the wider world, through themes of love, loss, and grief. Thomas’ graphic aesthetic is powerfully rendered in black and white, with careful attention to detail. He melds street art style with classical training to produce work that is technical and conceptual. In his recent works he pushes his practice into 3D sculptural space, playing with the pictorial plane and interrupting our usual modes of interpretation.
Thomas has since exhibited solo shows "Beneath the Skin", "Dark Light", "From Within" , "Complexities" and "First Person(s) with works developed through studio practice and artist residency programs such as the SALA Country Health SA/University of South Australia Glenside Mental Health residency.
Volunteers
We also have a valuable team of volunteers who contribute greatly to the running of the Hahndorf Academy through supporting our retail operation, helping with exhibition installs, gardening, general maintenance, administration and assistance in our collection.
What’s in it for you:
· Be part of a welcoming, supportive community.
· Receive a 20% discount on all items in our stunning shop.
· Experience the vibrant SA Arts sector first-hand at South Australia’s most visited regional Art Gallery and museum.
· Indulge in complimentary nibbles and sparkling wine at our quarterly employee/volunteer gatherings.
· Intermingle with emerging and established-career artists and makers.
· Meet new people and give back to the community.
Volunteer Coordinator
Join our vibrant team!
Hahndorf Academy is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to steward and sustain our vibrant Volunteer Program. As a not-for-profit organisation our friendly and supportive volunteers are integral to the success of our organisation and to our connection with the artistic and Hahndorf communities. This position will coordinate and recruit volunteers, empowering volunteers to work within their skillsets in our art galleries, retail shop, museum and on the grounds of the building and garden.
The Volunteer Coordinator role is a volunteer position, suitable for someone seeking to gain or build upon their experience within the arts and tourism sector; or an experienced professional who is looking to give back to the community.
If you think you would thrive in this position, please email your covering letter, resume and your application addressing the job specification through to our team. events@hahndorfacademy.org.au – closing date is by Monday April 28, 2023 by 5pm.
If you have any queries please email us with your query to events@hahndorfacademy.org.au
Volunteer Retail Assistants
Join our friendly team as a volunteer retail assistant and experience the hustle and bustle of this tourist destination in our amazing shop, where we showcase handmade, and SA made art and gifts.
Experience is required in a customer-facing role and experience with computers is preferred. Our ideal candidate is friendly with a positive attitude, good people and communication skills, smart appearance, and an eagerness to learn. Training is provided working alongside our Retail Manager.
If you think you would thrive in this position, please email your covering letter, resume and your application addressing the job specification through to our team. events@hahndorfacademy.org.au
If you have any queries please email us with your query to events@hahndorfacademy.org.au
Volunteer Museum Tour Guides
Are you interested in history and storytelling?
We are looking for volunteer museum tour guides to engage visitors with local history and culture. Including stories about the Peramangk people and Bukatila, the German Settlers, and early Hahndorf life.
We are looking for people who are interested in history and who want to give back to the community by volunteering in our heritage museum. Our ideal candidates are friendly with good people and communication skills and smart appearance, and who enjoy meeting people and want to feel part of a team.
If you think you would thrive in this position, please email your covering letter, resume and your application addressing the job specification through to our team. events@hahndorfacademy.org.au
If you have any queries please email us with your query to events@hahndorfacademy.org.au
BOARD MEMBERS
MIKE GREENWOOD
CHAIR
Managing Partner, G+T Human Resource Development; engineer, negotiation trainer, consultant in corporate training.
LYNDA ALLEN
Marketing and Communications Specialist, Flinders University
KRISTY CARTER
Psychologist
WEN DIXON-WHILEY
Artist
SUSANNE REGENBERG DREW
SA Branch Manager, Australian Tourism and Export Council
TRUDY DICKSON
Co-Founder and Director, Ambleside Distillers Pty Ltd, Hahndorf
PATRICK BUGEJA
Public Programs Coordinator, State Library of South Australia