about us
Gardiner Street Arts Collective is an arts collective enabling intergenerational and cultural understanding
THE BOARD

Nyree Jane Taylor
Artistic Director / Chair
I am a creator, a dreamer, a painter, a drawer, and once a dancer.
I am a worker, a thinker, and write the most cryptic of messages, and is waiting for the day GIFFS will be used as a universal language.
I am the GSAC Artistic Director and Chair.
I have developed skills in event management and creative workshop programming. My passion lies in the Arts as Therapy.

Georgina Snell
Treasurer
Georgi is the Manager for Moora & Dalwallinu at Rabobank Australia & New Zealand. Prior to starting with Rabobank in 2018 she a lawyer working in commercial property law in Sydney and agricultural law back in Perth.
Georgi lives in Walebing with her husband on the family farm. She loves musical theatre, fitness and St Kilda football club!

Lisa Sinclair
Secretary

Jade Stoney
Coordinator – Board Member
I am a fun loving organiser of many things, children – family, community and friends. I love being creative with events, food, my home and my general life. I have a passion for bringing people together and enjoying life.

Tracey Cooke
Board Member
.Tracey has more than 10 years’ experience in the media industry, specialising in business
journalism, and has worked for The West Australian, Financial Times Business in London and WA
Business News. She currently manages and writes a monthly newsletter for Iluka Resources – Cataby, and is Director of Dandaragan Organic Beef, which produces and markets wholesale and direct-to-consumer organic beef and lamb in the WA and interstate markets.
As owner-manager, Tracey looks after the business, finance and marketing arm of Dandaragan Organic Beef,

Rachel Walmsley
Community Garden Extraordinaire – Board Member
Rachel Walmsley is a dedicated environmentalist with a lifelong commitment to green practices.
With 6 years of experience in waste management and an additional 16 years devoted to community
landcare, Rachel has become a seasoned expert in sustainable practices and community
engagement. Known for her creativity, tenacity, and fun-loving spirit, Rachel brings a unique and vibrant energy
to GSAC.
Cheryl Bryan
Board Member
Madeline Anderson
Board Member

The gardiner
street Arts
Collective
What is our purpose?
To create a shared arts space, adding to regional education, business and enhancing the attractiveness of Moora as a place to live and work.
What will we do?
The Gardiner Street Arts Collective building will be an inclusive, shared space, welcoming all members of the Moora community and beyond.
We see Gardiner Street Arts Collective being an organisation which embraces existing groups and provides a home for all.
Potential users of our space include
(but are not limited to):
Visiting artists in residence, ballet lessons, dance classes, dance school rehearsals through Miss Roxanne’s Dance Workshop, mental health and well-being through the arts, adult and children creative workshops, music lessons through the Moora School of Music, art workshops – promoting inter generational experiences, arts and creative writing workshops, art exhibitions, gallery space.
Benefits to the community
Assists in re-branding Moora as not only a vibrant and successful farming community but one of diverse inclusion and artistic endeavors visible to the outside community
Enhances inclusion and valuing of the hidden talent within our community
Maintains and builds upon one of Moora’s beautiful buildings; already imbued with a fine reputation from the previous cafe ownership.
Maintenance of a vibrant streetscape in a country town
Arts enhance the quality of life in a community and models opportunities for youth
Visitors interact with the community providing depth and colour.
Tourist attraction as well as casual visitors staying to attend workshops, visit gallery and retail
Supports local business by bringing people into the Moora CBD
Enhances mental health of all ages
Upskills community
Brings people together
Adds vibrance, interest and vitality essential as a drawcard for employment
Allow future opportunities to link with other communities in an arts trail
How can you help?
The Gardiner Street Arts Collective are offering membership packages.
We are currently updating our packages, so in the meantime, please email coordinator@gardinerstreetartscollective.com.au for more information.
What is next?
We would welcome your comments, questions, suggestions and, of course, your membership.
What is our purpose?
To create a shared arts space, adding to regional education, business and enhancing the attractiveness of Moora as a place to live and work.
What will we do?
The Gardiner Street Arts Collective building will be an inclusive, shared space, welcoming all members of the Moora community and beyond.
We see Gardiner Street Arts Collective being an organisation which embraces existing groups and provides a home for all.
Potential users of our space include
(but are not limited to):
Visiting artists in residence, ballet lessons, dance classes, dance school rehearsals through Miss Roxanne’s Dance Workshop, mental health and well-being through the arts, adult and children creative workshops, music lessons through the Moora School of Music, art workshops – promoting inter generational experiences, arts and creative writing workshops, art exhibitions, gallery space.
Benefits to the community
Assists in re-branding Moora as not only a vibrant and successful farming community but one of diverse inclusion and artistic endeavors visible to the outside community
Enhances inclusion and valuing of the hidden talent within our community
Maintains and builds upon one of Moora’s beautiful buildings; already imbued with a fine reputation from the previous cafe ownership.
Maintenance of a vibrant streetscape in a country town
Arts enhance the quality of life in a community and models opportunities for youth
Visitors interact with the community providing depth and colour.
Tourist attraction as well as casual visitors staying to attend workshops, visit gallery and retail
Supports local business by bringing people into the Moora CBD
Enhances mental health of all ages
Upskills community
Brings people together
Adds vibrance, interest and vitality essential as a drawcard for employment
Allow future opportunities to link with other communities in an arts trail
How can you help?
The Gardiner Street Arts Collective are offering membership packages.
We are currently updating our packages, so in the meantime, please email coordinator@gardinerstreetartscollective.com.au for more information.
What is next?
We would welcome your comments, questions, suggestions and, of course, your membership.