President- Akky Van Ogtrop
AKKY VAN OGTROP. BA.MA Fine Arts
As a director and manager of major arts events, Akky van Ogtop has proven experience as an arts administrator and creative manager with extensive contacts and national and international project experience. A part from her expertise as a public program , event manager,art historian and curator, she also has a passionate interest in music and multicultural issues.
Biography
Director, Akky van Ogtrop Fine Arts
Executive Director, Sydney Art on Paper Fair
Akky van Ogtrop (born in The Netherlands), graduated from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts,‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands, and has a Masters Degree Fine Arts, Sydney University.
She held positions as:
∑ Assistant Director of Galerie d'Eendt in Amsterdam, organising exhibitions of paintings, prints and sculptures by Dutch and international artists.
∑ After moving to Australia she became Manager of Stadia Graphics Gallery in Sydney, one of the first and foremost galleries in Australia to specialise in works of art on paper.
∑ In 1988 she established Akky van Ogtrop Fine Arts, specialising in works on paper by 19th and 20th Century Masters, as well as contemporary Australian and international artists.
∑ Founder and Executive Director of the Sydney Art on Paper Fair.
In 1989 she established the Biennial Sydney Art on Paper Fair an ongoing cultural event
∑ 1999 - 2004 Marketing and Public Programs Manager Biennale of Sydney 2000
and Manager International Cultural Relations Biennale of Sydney 2002
∑ 2006 Campaign Manager Articulate, the World out West
∑ Independent Curator
Akky is presently serving on various boards, including:
Immediate past President of the Dutch Australian Cultural Centre, Board member Dutch Link,
Vice President of the Print Council of Australia, Chief Judge the Hutchins Art Price, Tasmania.
Chair Australia on the Map NSW, Committee member Manly Art Gallery and Museum , President Sydney Chamber Music Festival , Vice President of the Walter Burley Griffin Society Inc;
She is a foundation member of the Art Gallery of NSW