Estuary Art Centre Manager / Curator
Kim Boyd
Kim has a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts majoring in Art History, Painting and Ceramics and a Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching. After immigrating to New Zealand from Africa in 2000, Kim volunteered at Mairangi Arts Centre, later becoming a ceramic tutor for both adults and children, and then as education coordinator. Managing Lake House Arts Centre in Takapuna for 7 years led her to explore Body Art and the arena of Special Effects winning a scholarship to study a Diploma in Special effects makeup and production Design at Cut Above Academy. Since then, she has been a relief tutor at the Academy. She has been the manager of Estuary Arts Centre since 2012. Her passion is community arts engagement, connecting people and groups through the power of Art.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art
• PGCE in Education (Art and Technology with distinction)
• Master of Arts in Arts Management (1st class hons)
• Diploma Production Design and Sculpting
Contact:
Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm, Exhibition Openings and event
E: manager@estuaryarts.org
09 426 5570 021 1724113
Accounts Administrator
Tracey Currington
Tracey Currington is also and artist and lives and paints from her home studio on the Hibiscus Coast. She paints in several mediums including Acrylics, Mixed Media, Watercolour and Encaustics. She enjoys painting in all these mediums and has a particular love of Encaustics.
Contact:
E: admin@estuaryarts.org
Part-time: Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thurdays
Youth Education Coordinator
Klara Rider
Klara, originally from Hungary lives locally and is a freelance photographer with her business KlaraPix.co.nz. Previous roles include graphic design, design, showroom manager, sales and marketing.
Qualifications:
• BTEC Diploma in Photography
• Certificate in Interior Design and Craft Level 1
• BA Art and Design
• Marketing and advertising
Contact:
E: youth@estuaryarts.org
Part-time: Mondays and Fridays
Customer Service / Volunteer manager
Talia Russell
With a Bachelor of Industrial Design, Talia puts her knowledge of mass production into creating A1 limited-edition Fine Art Silk Screen Prints. Prior to discovering screen printing Talia experimented with ceramics, slip casting and slab building. Talia has a gallery presence in the UK and having recently returned to her native New Zealand is looking forward to creating new distinctively Kiwi prints.
Talia has been Artist in Residence at Ink workshop in the UK, and co-founded the Leeds Print Fair, which she ran for 3 years. This event operational experience and other admin experience will aid her in her role as Customer Service Administrator here at Estuary Arts.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Industrial Design
Contact:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
E: admin@estuaryarts.org.org
Ph: 09 426 5570
Adult Education Coordinator
Chandra Newman
Chandra has had a varied background working in the retail corporate world for many years. However for the past seven years she has been working for NGOs within
The Hibiscus Coast community. Married to a retired math teacher with three adult children and four amazing grandsons. Chandra enjoys learning new things and aims to add value to herself, her family and community every day.
Contact:
E: admin@estuaryarts.org
Part-time: Monday to Thursday
and Trust Board Members
Board Chair
Dr Anatole Bogatski
Anatole has had a distinguished career with MFAT, the Auckland Business Chamber, and in higher education management. He has served on the boards of Westlake Girls High School and various international business councils, including Japan, China, Korea, and India. He was Head of Higher Education for Kaplan Australia and recently concluded ten years as CFO, COO, and VP at a graduate college in San Francisco. Holding a PhD in Politics from Glasgow University, Anatole now lives in Red Beach with his wife Margaret, both active EAC volunteers. He is passionate about the creative arts and supporting EAC’s success.
Qualifications:
PhD in Politics – Glasgow University
Trustee
Michelle Impey
With 17 years of board experience, Michelle brings a balanced governance perspective and a deep understanding of board-CEO dynamics. Her expertise spans conservation, biodiversity, and community-led initiatives, with a strong background in fundraising, project management, and public-sector partnerships. Having worked in Canada, the USA, and New Zealand Michelle has experience in marketing, communications, and organizational design. Skilled in managing complex relationships with boards, management teams, and conservation practitioners, Michelle excels in strategy development, risk mitigation, and fostering strong organizational culture.
Industry Expertise: Conservation, biodiversity, nonprofit fundraising
Governance Skills: Strategy development, risk management, board relations
Treasurer
Gail Reichert
Gail has a background in organisational and leadership development, running her own business for nearly 30 years. She began her career in chartered accounting, working in New Zealand, Australia, and the U.S. A long-time member of Estuary Arts Centre, she has supported volunteer workshops and fundraising initiatives. Now semi-retired, she rejoined the Trust Board to contribute further. Gail’s art practice has evolved from acrylics to mixed media and, more recently, aquarelle pencils and ink. She enjoys cycling, gardening, and environmental restoration projects in Orewa.
Heritage: Ngāti Porou ki Hauraki, Scottish, Irish, English
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