About Us

Jo has been CEO of Metro Arts since 2017 and recently has guided the organisation through a period of once-in-a-generation change redesigning the  business model and creating the Metro Arts Future Fund (MAFF) to sustain art and artists into the future.  For this work Jo was awarded the 2020 Queensland Telstra Business Woman of the Year; as well as being the state winner of the For Purpose and Social Enterprise category. She has also won Awards for her work at Metro Arts including a Sidney Myer Performing Arts Award (2020) and the Palliative Care Queensland Award for Innovation in Community for Deathfest.

Jo’s previous experience is in programming, producing and performance, working on projects for Brisbane Festival, Brisbane’s contemporary circus company CIRCA, Queensland Music Festival and Bleach* Festival to name a few. Jo has also worked as a performer in film, television and theatre and toured locally and nationally with her works and was a 2012 recipient of the prestigious Churchill Fellowship. She holds a Masters Fine Arts (Cultural Leadership) from NIDA.

Genevieve has been a staple feature of Metro Arts for the past 10 years, having worked with the organisation as an artist, producer, and on staff making coffees, selling tickets, in general administration and most recently in Partnerships and Development.  She is a QUT graduate with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons), a Bachelor of Creative Industries (Drama), and Master of Creative Industries (Arts Management and Creative Production).  Genevieve is driven to create meaningful relationships between the corporate, government and arts sectors, and continues to hone her legal and arts administration skills to this effect. She is inspired by the social egalitarianism offered by community driven contemporary art and enjoys working with Metro Arts artists to achieve this on a daily basis.

In a former life, Genevieve was a multidisciplinary contemporary performance maker. Her arts industry experience includes stage management, producing, curatorial management, directing for performance, lighting design, costume design, performing and facilitating performance workshops/lectures.

Linden joined Metro Arts in April 2022 and works across the organisation to secure the ongoing viability and development of Australian contemporary arts practice. Linden returns to Brisbane after development and programming roles held at Auckland Theatre Company, Auckland Conventions, Venues & Events and more recently Glasshouse Port Macquarie. With experience working for creative industries stakeholders within local government and tertiary sectors, Linden enjoys building authentic long-term connections for strategic advancement in the value of the arts. She is looking to make a strong contribution towards the 42 years Metro Arts has been helping artists to create, experiment and present their work. 

Starting at Metro Arts in 2016 as an intern, Shani has since held a variety of roles across marketing, producing and ticketing. In her current capacity she manages Metro Arts’ ticketing, internship and volunteer programs, and undertakes some administration based tasks such as contracting, maintenance of statistical and audience feedback data, and Metro Arts’ CRM.

Shani has a Bachelor of Entertainment Industries from QUT (2016) and a Certificate III in Visual Communication (Photo Imaging) from the Design College Australia (2013).

Bianca recently joined the Metro Arts team in 2022 as Venue Hire and Events Coordinator. In this new role she will be assisting and facilitating hire for artists and general community alike, through providing support in bringing their ideas, celebrations and functions into Metro Arts’ unique and eclectic spaces. Prior to this, Bianca has been a familiar face around the local theatre industry, as a Front of House all-rounder, theatre maker, performer and playwright. She is also a co-founder, producer and core creative for independent theatre collective, The Naughty Corner.

Bianca holds a Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary and Applied Theatre from Griffith University, and is particularly passionate about the creation and production of new and evocative performance works within the independent sector.

Jenna is an arts producer with a background in visual art and architecture. As Producer – Special Initiatives, Jenna oversees the development and coordination of special initiatives that sit beyond the organisation’s core government-funded program. She is currently looking after the MAVA Substation and MAVA Pathfinder Program.

Jenna is passionate about supporting artists to realise big ideas and equally interested in how arts organisations function and thrive. Prior to Metro Arts Jenna was Co-Director of people+artist+place, an arts initiative focused on temporary public art projects. She has previously worked with Queensland Museum, UAP, Creativemove, and Positive Solutions. Jenna is currently studying a Masters of Business majoring in philanthropy and nonprofit studies.

Danielle joined Metro Arts in early 2021 as Lead Producer for Performance. Prior to this, she has worked across Brisbane as an Independent Director and Producer of theatre, Events and Festivals. Danielle holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama, a Diploma of Event Management, and five years of experience in the finance industry working as a team leader. With a passion for people management, creating immersive experiences and audience development, Danielle is committed to creating teams and work environments that facilitate meaningful collaboration.

Kyle joined Metro in 2018. He is a writer and curator and, together with Simone Hine, co-founded and co-directs Kuiper Projects, a project-based Artist-Run-Initiative with a space in Brisbane’s CBD. Previously, Kyle, again alongside Simone, co-directed and co-founded two Melbourne art galleries: the not-for-profit gallery Screen Space (2010-2016) and the commercial gallery Beam Contemporary (2010-2014). Screen Space was dedicated to screen-based practices, reflecting his interest in the moving image across both art and cinema. He has curated or co-curated exhibitions in Italy, the USA and throughout Australia, and has written widely about contemporary Australian art, in catalogue essays and publications such as Millennium Film Journal, Eyeline, Dissect and Un Magazine. Kyle is a graduate of the University of Queensland.

Paula is a marketer and storyteller passionate about fostering communities. She holds a BCA in Theatre from USQ, and postgraduate qualifications in Creative Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications from QUT (leveraging narratives is kind of her thing). In her role, she draws on previous work in social media and customer experience to build meaningful relationships. More than just being the human behind Metro’s DMs and getting bums in seats, she works to connect people and foster community in digital spaces.

Teegan is a stage manager, technician, venue manager, and production manager who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary and Applied Theatre from Griffith University. She has been freelancing in Brisbane and beyond since 2014 across many disciplines, including festivals, theatre, dance, and circus. She is particularly interested in site-specific, immersive, gamified performance work and how these forms of performance change and challenge the technical process. Teegan has worked on many productions at Metro Arts over the years as a freelancer, and was wildly excited to join the Metro Arts team in 2021. In another life, Teegan could be found onstage herself, performing in a Big Band-era quartet as a vocalist. These days, when she isn’t coordinating venues, updating spreadsheets, or drinking too much coffee, she can be found scaling cliffs for fun.

Riley is a maker, scavenger and all-round creative born and raised in Meanjin. She is a QUT graduate with a Bachelor of Interactive and Visual Design (Hons) and a passion for creative works that experiment with technology. She joined Metro Arts in 2021 as an emerging graphic designer, developing the visual identities for the Young Artist Forum, Mad Dance Festival and Restrung Festival. As a designer, she combines elements of her eclectic art-making practice with traditional principles of graphic design, resulting in a bold communication style that packs a punch.

Yaneth began her career 14 years ago after graduating with honors as a Public Accountant; she migrated from Colombia in 2012. Yaneth joined Metro Arts in 2019, currently working as a Finance Officer and although she is new to the art industry, she has enjoyed and learned a lot during her time at Metro. For some people numbers do not sound interesting but she loves helping her colleagues to attain the goals of performance and exhibition seasons, even if she is being out of sight. When she is not keeping busy with accounting issues, she recharges herself spending quality time with her family; and counting the days down to have holidays back home.

Nicholas Southey is an award-winning independent Producer and Theatre-maker. Using his creative practice, he aims to shape the cultural footprint of Brisbane’s arts sector by growing its vibrant independent theatre. He has worked with or alongside several of Brisbane’s most renowned arts organisations including Queensland Theatre, La Boite, Circa, The Good Room, The Little Red Company, Blak Social (in association with QPAC) and THAT Production Company. He also runs the new-work generator, The Black Box Collective, which has provided over 20 professional opportunities to young Artists. For his work, Nicholas received the 2021 MILKE Emerging Producer Award.

Meg is a producer and creative who loves the variety and vitality that a life in the Arts affords her. Beginning her career as a performer with a Bachelor of Musical Theatre from QLD Conservatorium Griffith University, Meg delights in connecting and collaborating with artists to have their stories seen and heard. Meg has worked in theatre, jazz, opera and musical works in venues across Australia; from QPAC, The Tivoli, Brisbane Powerhouse, and Brisbane Festival, to exquisit regional and rural theatres, council venues, and schools.  Meg is a strong believer in our Australian culture and legacy living and thriving within shared stories and art. She is passionate about audiences both near and far to Metro Arts’ doors having access to these experiences.