Mouna Zaylah appointed as new Director of Campbelltown Arts Centre

Campbelltown City Council has appointed Mouna Zaylah as the new Director of Campbelltown Arts Centre to oversee its curatorial, engagement and operational teams.

Zaylah will also lead the Arts, Culture and Creative outcomes for the City of Campbelltown, working closely with the cultural sector and the local community to ensure Campbelltown Arts Centre remains an inclusive space for contemporary artistic expression.

Zaylah brings over 10 years of leadership experience, and over 30 years' experience in the arts and cultural sector, to the role. Her tenure at Campbelltown Council spans over eight years, having previously been influential in her position as Business and Engagement Manager at the Arts Centre.

In this position, Zaylah played a pivotal role in developing a strong education and engagement program, catering to young people and culturally and linguistically diverse communities. She has also played an important role in developing the public art program that has become an integral part of the revitalisation of Queen Street, and has most recently led the development of the City's first Cultural Strategy – Creative Campbelltown 2024-2030.

Zaylah was recently recognised for her significant contribution to the Western Sydney arts sector at the inaugural Women of Western Sydney Awards in March 2024. Zaylah was the co-recipient of the Woman of Western Sydney (Arts) award.

Mayor George Greiss enthused "we are thrilled to have Mouna as the Director of the Arts Centre. Her vision and passion align with our mission to inspire and engage our community through the arts.

"We are confident that Mouna will bring innovative and exciting new perspectives to our centre."

Her vision for the Arts Centre is for it to be loved and respected as a contemporary arts and cultural facility by locals and visitors alike. She envisions the Arts Centre to be a place of opportunities for artists to make bold and exciting works both in the Centre and beyond its walls, embedding art in residents' everyday experiences and reaching national and international audiences.

Zaylah shared "I am thrilled to be taking on this role and to be working with the exceptional Arts Centre team. Campbelltown Arts Centre is recognised as a national leader, known for its contemporary artistic programming.

"I am excited to build on its positive reputation, deepen our engagement with audiences and the local community, and promote it as a major cultural destination for both locals and visitors.

"My priorities include presenting powerful and unique exhibitions, increasing engagement with emerging creative practitioners, building a strong performance and screen programs, and embedding art throughout Campbelltown in public spaces and continuing to build new audiences."