Dr Nick Mitzevich reappointed as Director of National Gallery of Australia

Having held the position of National Gallery of Australia Director since 2018, Dr Nick Mitzevich has been reappointed for a second five-year term. 

With an unwavering commitment to the Gallery and the broader arts sector, under his leadership, the Gallery has delivered several innovative and popular exhibitions – importantly championing Australian artists.

Dr Mitzevich has also been instrumental in leading a number of significant initiatives for the Gallery to promote inclusion, environmental sustainability and reconciliation.

This includes elevating First Nations culture and leadership, particularly in the establishment of a First Nations Advisory Group.

He has also implemented the Gallery’s first Gender Equity Action Plan – supported by the Know My Name exhibition highlighting the role and contribution of female artists.

Dr Mitzevich also played a leading role in the development of the Sharing the National Collection initiative recently announced through Revive, Australia’s National Cultural Policy.

Federal Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke, said strong leadership is crucial to securing the future of Australia’s national cultural institutions and added “The National Gallery of Australia is a gift to all Australians. It’s critical we safeguard it for generations to come – allowing it to showcase and tell important Australian stories.

“Nick has been a great advocate for the National Gallery, and I look forward to working with him to ensure that it remains a source of pride and inspiration for all of us.”

The Federal Government is investing $535.3 million towards the nine National Collecting Institutions over four years, including $119.1 million for the National Gallery, to secure the future of these institutions.

The national collecting institutions that can apply for funding are:

• Australian National Maritime Museum

• Bundanon Trust

• Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

• National Archives of Australia

• National Film and Sound Archive of Australia

• National Gallery of Australia

• National Library of Australia

• National Museum of Australia

• National Portrait Gallery of Australia.

Image. Credit: National Gallery of Australia