ARTRAGE, the not-for-profit cultural charity and producers of FRINGE WORLD Festival and Rooftop Movies, have announced the next CEO! 

Experienced Artistic Director and Arts Leader Jo Thomas has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer and will commence her role in October 2023.

Currently the CEO/Artistic Director of Metro Arts, Ms Thomas brings to ARTRAGE her considerable experience as an organisational leader, performance-maker, creative producer, Churchill Fellow, Telstra Business Woman of the Year, and member of the Asian Producers Platform. 

“I am looking forward to joining the ARTRAGE team in the wonderful West and working with local artists and organisations. ARTRAGE is a powerhouse of creative activity and we will be rolling out many more fantastic offerings for locals and visitors alike over the next few years. I can’t wait to get started.” – Jo Thomas

ARTRAGE Chairperson Kyle Jeavons said that Ms Thomas is a fantastic appointment to achieve the organisation’s goals of supporting artists and reaching new audiences. 

We can’t wait for this absolute powerhouse and creative force to join us in the wonderful West and to take the helm of the FRINGE WORLD beast!

For more information, read the Media Release here.