Exhibition Development Workshop - Mirriam Vale

Elysha Rei is a Japanese-Australian visual artist and arts manager based in Meanjin (Brisbane) who creates paper cutting, public art, and murals that connect with her heritage. She holds an MBA, Bachelor of Visual Arts, and is currently completing a PhD at QUT. Her career includes a professional artist practice with international residencies and exhibitions, management of arts and cultural programs and spaces, and facilitating professional development opportunities for artists and communities. She is the founder of Sam Rit Residency in Thailand (2013-2018), Co-founder of Made Creative Space Toowoomba (2011- 2013), and the Public Programs Officer at Queensland State Archives (2017 – current). She has exhibited work, curated exhibitions, and managed cultural spaces across Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Netherlands, Thailand, and the US.