About Us

Arts Deloraine Inc. is a community organisation that promotes and supports the arts and culture within the Meander Valley area of Tasmania. We host artist talks, screenings for the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, and have created an urban pocket park in the centre of Deloraine.

Registered Charity

Did you know that Arts Deloraine is a registered charity and a Deductible Gift Recipient. That means all donations made are Tax Deductible.

Support our organisation’s efforts of cultural engagement and community enrichment by attending or creating an event, volunteering time or resources and or donating.

If making a direct internet banking donation please reference Donation and or the project you wish to support.
Direct to: Arts Deloraine Inc Gift Fund
BSB: 633 – 000
Account Number: 231 089 962

Stay Connected

Follow us on facebook, or looks for the Arts page in the North Coast Post to keep up to date with all our activities.

The Arts Deloraine Committee Members

John Summers
President of Arts Deloraine

President Goldfields Art Board, Kalgoorlie
Vice Chairperson Country Arts, WA
Alternate Director for WA on Arts Council of Australia
Member Lotteries House Committee Kalgoorlie WA
Member Cultural Policy Committee Margaret River WA
Committee Member of Meander Valley Business and Tourism Association.

Louise Middleton
Committee Member of Arts Deloraine
and Project Manager

Louise has a background spanning Corrective Services, Child Protection, Indigenous & Women’s Affairs, multicultural and arts festival coordination, and International Aid Development.

As Project Manager for Arts Deloraine’s Pocket Park and former WinterFire Festival Coordinator, she excels in community-led planning, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement. A skilled grant writer, Louise combines strategic professionalism with a deep commitment to collective community strength.

Zsuzsanna Handelsmann
Treasurer of Arts Deloraine

Heather Ewings
Committee Member of Arts Deloraine
Pocket Park Co-Coordinator

Heather Ewings is an author of speculative fiction, with four published books and over 40 short stories. She writes Arts Deloraine’s monthly newspaper articles for the North and Coast Post, and helps out with the Pocket Park and other events. She’s lived in the Deloraine area for 15 years. You can find out more about Heather’s stories on her website, or follow her on Instagram.

Rachael Koch
Committee Member of Arts Deloraine
Pocket Park Co-Coordinator

Rach runs the Arts Deloraine website and coordinates community bookings at the Pocket Park.

She lives in Deloraine and is an author and artist creating stories that explore creativity, identity, and our connection to the natural world. You can find more information through her website or follow her on instagram.

Nigel Clarke
Arts Deloraine’s Mobile Gallery Manager

Nigel spent eight years in photography before moving to the art of woodworking. He spent his childhood amongst skilled amateur craftsmen and formally studied in Art and Design in Melbourne.

He ran a successful studio practice for 25 years and is known for meticulous attention to detail and a spirit of innovation.

Molly Tillack
Committee Member of Arts Deloraine

Molly is a student from the Meander Valley with a passion for art and the community. She currently manages the Arts Deloraine and Pocket Park social media pages, and acts as the Youth Liaison Officer.

Andi Mara
Committee Member of Arts Deloraine

Music is Andi’s purpose. As Owner, Teacher, Mentor, Consultant, Arranger, and Composer at The 3rd Room Music Production, he shares his passion for music with the community, driven by a simple belief: great music can make someone’s day.

A 2025 graduate in Music & Sound Production (CUA40920), he also runs 3D Drums Ensemble (The Beat, The Brain & The Body), bringing energetic, joyful drumming to Deloraine each week.
Find out more about Andi here.

Nicky Strang
Committee Member of Arts Deloraine
Anya Deckers
Committee Member of Arts Deloraine

Anya is the local MC for Arts Deloraine and she is dedicated to supporting creative, inclusive, and community-focused initiatives.

As a local singer and musician, she has a strong background in performance and community engagement, but her experience also spans business management, event planning and coordination, building and decorating.

Caroline