New director appointed to Mosman Art Gallery

Steven Alderton, an experienced gallery director, curator and cultural professional has been appointed as Mosman Art Gallery Director and Mosman Council's Manager of Cultural Services. 

Steven was formerly the Director and CEO of the National Art School and brings more than 30 years’ experience across Australia and internationally in museums, public collections and contemporary cultural institutions, having led transformational change through curatorial innovation, institutional leadership and a deep commitment to public value, cultural storytelling and audience engagement. 

Previous roles also included as Deputy Director and Director of Programs, Exhibitions and Cultural Collections at the Australian Museum; festival and multi-exhibition program work at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre; and a role as Director of Lismore Regional Gallery. 

Steven has curated major exhibitions featuring artists such as Tracey Moffatt, Ricky Swallow, John Olsen, Ian Fairweather, Margaret Olley, William Robinson and Nicholas Harding, among others. He has collaborated with leading institutions including the Biennale of Sydney, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia and Asia Triennial Manchester, as well as private and regional collections. 

His work in collections has extended across the Australian Museum, National Art School, Lismore Regional Gallery, Wagga Wagga City Art Gallery, Redland Art Gallery, Bundaberg Art Centre, and numerous private holdings. 

In addition to his curatorial and directorial work, Steven has made major contributions to the arts sector through governance, advocacy and strategic advisory roles. He has also served on numerous boards and committees at local, state and federal levels. 

Mosman Art Gallery is a dedicated public gallery established by Mosman Council. 

Steven will commence his role at Mosman in May. He replaces John Cheeseman, who retired at the end of February after 15 years of service to the gallery and council.