TMAG Farewells Trustee Chair

Chair of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery’s (TMAG) Board of Trustees, Sir Guy Green AC KBE CVO has today announced his retirement from the role.

Sir Guy, the former Governor of Tasmania, has provided strong leadership as Chair of TMAG Trustees over the past 11 years.

During that period, TMAG has consolidated the central role it plays in Tasmania’s now internationally recognised arts and cultural movement.

Sir Guy lists the completion of the redevelopment project as one of his proudest moments, along with the development of the acclaimed Islands to Ice exhibition, the award-winning ningina tunapri exhibition and the Theatre of the World collaboration with MONA.

His time on the Board also saw the creation of the collection and research facility at Rosny as well as many important acquisitions and bequests.

“I have been greatly privileged to have been one of the custodians of this truly significant Tasmanian cultural and intellectual resource,” Sir Guy said.

“It has been extremely gratifying that the redevelopment has resulted in national and international accolades and awards but perhaps the most satisfying element is the way the public has embraced the new museum.”

The Minister for the Arts Vanessa Goodwin also acknowledged Sir Guy Green’s significant contribution to the museum.

“I have had the great pleasure of seeing first-hand the deep affinity and engagement that Sir Guy has with every aspect of the museum.

“Sir Guy’s tireless commitment and belief in the museum’s vision have helped to guide TMAG into a world-class institution of which all Tasmanians can be proud.

His retirement as Chair of TMAG is effective as of last night’s meeting of the Trustees.

Mr Geoff Willis has been elected by the Trustees as the new Chair of TMAG. Geoff has been a member of the Board of Trustees since 2006 and will bring his business acumen and extensive governance and leadership skills to the role of Chair.
Vanessa Goodwin, Minister for the Arts Media Release