Appointment to National Portrait Gallery Board

The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointment of Ms Valerie Tam to the National Portrait Gallery of Australia Board for a three-year term.

Ms Tam has demonstrated a strong commitment to the arts sector throughout her career, including in previous roles as Chief Financial Officer for both Queensland Theatre and Opera Queensland.

She earlier worked as Financial Controller of the Australian Galleries in Melbourne, and as business manager with the Jan Murphy Gallery in Brisbane – which represents both established and emerging contemporary Australian artists.

She is currently an external member of audit and risk management committees of both the Board of the Australian Festival of Chamber of Music and the Board of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke, said the National Portrait Gallery Board will be strengthened with the addition of Ms Tam.

“The National Portrait Gallery holds up a mirror to who we are as a nation – letting Australians come to know one another,” Minister Burke said.

“With her extensive experience and dedication to the arts, I know Valerie will make a fantastic contribution to this vibrant cultural institution.”