Meet Trinity's Arts Advisory Group

DR GEORGINA ARNOTT

Georgina is the editor and CEO of Australian Book Review. A former academic specialising in Australian cultural and colonial history, her broad knowledge of contemporary literature will be a valuable asset to the group. A highly respected author, she published her debut biography, The Unknown Judith Wright, in 2016.

TIM BAIN (TC 1997)

Tim is an award-winning animator, writer and director who specialises in children’s television. After a lengthy spell in the UK, where he worked on a series of highly acclaimed animated productions, Tim has returned to Melbourne to produce his first live-action show, Knee High Spies, for ABC Kids. Tim is our Bill Cowan Alum of the Year 2025.

KADE P McDONALD

Kade is an arts consultant with vast experience in the planning, marketing and curation of national and international art exhibitions. Until recently, he held the position of CEO at Agency Projects, a not-for-profit that delivers programs across the arts and built environment sectors, where he facilitated a transition to First Nations leadership.

ROSE HISCOCK (TC 1986)

Rose is a highly regarded museum director. Committed to building a vibrant, balanced and accessible arts sector, Rose has played a critical role in shaping Australia’s museum offerings over the last three decades. She has held the position of Director of Museums and Collections at the University of Melbourne since 2019. Previous posts include Director at Science Gallery Melbourne and Executive Director for Arts Development at the Australia Council for the Arts.

RUPERT MYER AO (TC 1976)

An alum of the University of Melbourne and the University of Cambridge (Master of Arts), Rupert is deeply involved in Australia’s arts and culture sector. Outside of his philanthropic endeavours with The Myer Foundation, he has chaired the National Gallery of Australia and the Australia Council for the Arts. In 2015, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO), for distinguished service to the visual and performing arts, governance roles with leading cultural institutions, promotion of philanthropy and contribution to the community.

CLARE WEVER (TC 2021)

A former Trinity College Associated Clubs (TCAC) arts representative, Clare is passionate about empowering young people in the performing arts. She brings extensive choral experience, having trained with the Australian Girls Choir and performed alongside stars including Hugh Jackman and Olivia Newton-John. Today, she works as a performing arts instructor for young people in Melbourne and remote communities across Australia.