Brisbane Powerhouse welcomes Kate Gould as CEO and Artistic Director
After almost two decades away from home, Kate Gould will make a triumphant return to Queensland as the new Chief Executive and Artistic Director of the Brisbane Powerhouse.
One of Australiaās leading cultural entrepreneurs and a proud Queenslander, Gould has been advisor to a number of major events such as Dark Mofo and Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. She will now bring her expertise to Brisbane Powerhouse.
Gould is also the former Chief Executive and Associate Artistic Director of the iconic Adelaide Festival, co-founder of Monaās annual winter arts festival Dark Mofo, and was a champion of the inaugural Crows AFL Womenās team while a director of the Adelaide Football Club.
āFor 21 years Brisbane Powerhouse has produced and presented great art and I feel privileged and excited to continue that legacy,ā Gould said.
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āAfter 17 years away Iām excited to become reacquainted with the open warmth of Brisbane and I look forward to reconnecting with artists and audiences across the city,ā Gould said.
Brisbane Powerhouse Board Chair Valmay Hill said āThis is undoubtedly the organisationās biggest role yet and one that commands the ultimate balancing act of achieving both great artistic outcomes and commercial success.ā
āSheās a visionary in the truest sense of the word ā adept at identifying opportunities and making them happen ā and primed to lead the exciting next phase of artistic, commercial and precinct development at Brisbane Powerhouse.ā
Look for InQueenslandās upcoming interview with Kate Gould about her recent appointment.Ā
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