ONE of the country’s best-known arts administrators has been appointed as new chief executive at Canberra Glassworks, it was announced today (September 2) by Glassworks’ chair, Gary Rake.

Elizabeth Rogers  replaces outgoing CEO Julie Skate, who leaves on September 10 and will take her new role on October 18.

Rogers is a well-known face in the Canberra arts scene, having previously served as executive director at Canberra Arts Marketing after a career that included running a Shakespeare festival in the Southern Highlands.

She has become a household name in the NSW arts scene, having served as chief executive of Regional Arts NSW for the past 15 years, during which time she travelled widely throughout the state to view arts projects.

The glass community should be breathing a collective sigh of relief, as the Glassworks’ profile has declined over the past couple of years, with infrequent communication about its activities.

Rogers said on learn of her appointment, “I can see wonderful opportunity, along with a few challenges, in the new Kingston Arts Precinct – and I am really looking forward to being one of the positive and proactive influences on the development of that place. I am also keen to support our artistic team and those who work at the Canberra Glassworks.”