Betty Churcher b. 11 January 1931

Also known as Elizabeth Ann Dewar Cameron
  • Artist (Painter),
  • Curator ,
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Betty Churcher, who was the first woman to head both a state and national art gallery, had an extraordinary career in arts education and administration in Australia. This was a change in direction from the expectations of her early years when she was regarded as one on Queensland's most exciting young painters. In her "retirement" she returned to art, and to drawing
Tags: Feminist, Queensland, Exhibitions
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Other occupations
  • Art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8022) c.1946 - Somerville House, Brisbane, Qld.
  • lecturer in art history (ANZSIC code: 81) 1971 - c.1978 Kelvin Grove College of Advanced Education (now known as QUT), Brisbane, QLD
  • Senior lecturer and head of school (ANZSIC code: 810) 1979 - 1987 Preston Institute of Technology (Phillip Institute), Preston, Victoria
  • Director (ANZSIC code: 891) 1987 - 1990 Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth, WA
  • Director (ANZSIC code: 891) 1990 - 1997 National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, ACT
  • Art teacher (ANZSIC code: 8022) c.1946 - Somerville House, Brisbane, Qld.
  • lecturer in art history (ANZSIC code: 81) 1971 - c.1978 Kelvin Grove College of Advanced Education (now known as QUT), Brisbane, QLD
  • Senior lecturer and head of school (ANZSIC code: 810) 1979 - 1987 Preston Institute of Technology (Phillip Institute), Preston, Victoria
  • Director (ANZSIC code: 891) 1987 - 1990 Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth, WA
Cultural heritages
  • Scottish
Summary