Pop-Up Gallery, 7 days only, 18-24 December, 36 Remuera Road, Newmarket

Rob Garrett has more than 30 years experience in the visual arts (as artist, educator, writer, curator, senior arts manager, relationship manager and government advisor). Garrett is a contemporary art specialist and expert in developing art and cultural programmes; curating and commissioning contemporary art projects (including public art); developing cultural strategies; brokering dynamic professional, political and diplomatic connections; promoting high quality contemporary art through writing, news media and forums; visual arts marketing; and identifying and realising leverage opportunities. He is a highly skilled and very experienced communicator and a superior team-builder and manager.

Rob Garrett’s notable former roles include: Head of School, Dunedin School of Art, Otago Polytechnic; Senior Manager, Creative New Zealand, Arts Council of New Zealand Aotearoa; Project Leader, New Zealand Pavilion, 51st Venice Biennale of Contemporary Art 2005; Council Member, Arts Council of New Zealand Aotearoa (Government appointment); and Founding Chair, Otago Festival of the Arts, Dunedin.